About
A boutique studio built for businesses that refuse to blend in
A small, owner-led studio. I lead the design and build, Chantel looks after scheduling, communication and coordination, and everything is done virtually for clients across Canada and the U.S.
Built Different Design Co. is a small, owner-led studio. I lead the design and build work on every project, so you always know whose hands your website is in — no ticket queues, no handing your project to someone you've never spoken to.
I design and build custom websites for small businesses across Canada and the United States, and between the two of us we keep that process as straightforward as possible. We start with a conversation about your business, your customers, and what the website actually needs to do. Then I tell you honestly what I'd recommend — and what you can skip for now.
I believe a professional web presence should be within reach of a small business that isn't ready to spend thousands just to be findable online. That's why builds start at $249 USD. Start with what you need now; add booking, payments, e-commerce or automation later, when the business is ready for them.
Design matters, but so does what happens after someone lands on the page. My focus is on both: pages that feel considered and load quickly on a phone, and the practical business functionality behind them — enquiries that reach your inbox, bookings that land in your calendar, payments that go straight to your own provider account.
If that sounds like the kind of working relationship you want, tell me what you're building.
How I work
Four things I won't compromise on
Accessible pricing
A professional website shouldn't cost a month of revenue. I keep entry pricing genuinely low and quote the rest honestly.
Plain language
No acronyms, no upselling you into a platform you'll never use. I explain the trade-offs and you decide.
Built to be owned
Your domain, your hosting, your logins. If you ever want to move on, nothing is locked behind me.
Actually reachable
You email the studio and get a real reply from Mandy or Chantel — not a ticket number. Small business to small business.
The studio
Small by design, and you always know who you're talking to
Built Different Design Co. is a boutique, owner-led studio. I lead design, build and creative direction; Chantel looks after scheduling, client communication, administration and project coordination so nothing stalls.
Mandy
Founder / Web Designer / Creative & Build Lead
Mandy leads web design, creative direction, website builds and final deliverables. She is the person you work with on the creative side, from the first conversation through to launch day.
Chantel
Operations & Client Support
Chantel supports the studio behind the scenes — scheduling, client communication, project admin and keeping your build moving so nothing falls through the cracks.
Let's talk about your business
A short call costs nothing and usually saves money — even if you decide not to work with me.