Built by someone who actually builds things.
I'm Jacob — a solo web designer based in Raleigh, NC who writes actual code. My background isn't design school or agency work — I've spent years building things: custom PCs, home automation, server infrastructure, AI integrations. Web design is where that builder instinct meets real business problems.
I work in Next.js, React, and TypeScript. The .dev in my domain isn't an aesthetic choice — it's accurate. When you hire me, you're not getting someone who assembles templates and calls it done. You're getting someone who can build the thing: lead capture, booking flows, AI-powered features, integrations with the tools your business already uses.
I've built my own AI infrastructure — custom chatbots, API integrations, automation systems. The “Ask my AI” button on this site isn't a gimmick; it's a live example of what I can build for clients. AI integration is a core part of what I offer, not a buzzword I'm chasing.
Most of my clients are small and medium businesses right here in the Triangle — restaurants, law firms, contractors, clinics, solo practitioners. People who need a site that generates leads, not just one that exists. I work solo, so every project gets my full attention from first conversation to launch. I'm usually at my desk with a fresh cup of coffee and my cat Princess Donut claiming whatever's closest to the keyboard.
Serving Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill
My approach
Design with purpose
Every element earns its place. I don't add sections because they look nice — every decision is tied to what you need the site to actually do. Built on modern foundations so it scales as your business grows.
Fast and mobile-friendly
Most of your visitors are on their phones. I build for that first, not as an afterthought — fast load times, clean layouts, nothing that drags.
AI-ready by default
Chatbots, smart search, and automation aren't bolted on after the fact — they're built into the architecture from the start. The "Ask my AI" button on this site is a working example of what that looks like in practice.
Transparent process
No jargon, no black box. You get a direct line to me the whole way through. You'll know what's happening and why at every step.