Words from Stuk Designs
I created a company called STUK Designs as my senior thesis at Loyola Marymount University two years ago. The company had come full circle but needed a site to make the vision really come to fruition. I wanted a site that was easy to use but had a built-in store and blog. I needed a web designer who was up for the challenge and right away Chris understood my concept. He really made the vision I had in my head of my site come to life.
Chris is extremely efficient. From day one I was impressed by his organization and superb communication skills. He is an extremely diligent worker. I was nervous at times that I would be too anal or too much of a perfectionist to work well with him, but he would not stop working on or tweaking things until i came out just the way I wanted. He would also add his opinion, critiques, and suggestions when I was problem-solving which helped a lot!
I really could not have asked for a better web designer. I truly feel as if Chris and I were destined to work on this project together, and in turn promote and help one another creatively grow. I have received so many compliments on the site. Words can’t express my appreciation!!
- Brette Sims
C.E.O, Stuk Designs
http://www.stukdesigns.com
Words from Hella Splattered
I was toying with the idea of creating a website several years before I contacted Chris, but was limited due to my inexperience. I contacted several other developers, but none were as dedicated, patient and understanding as Chris Perry.
Working with very smart design has been an incredible blessing. Chris Perry is extremely knowledgable and efficient. I live across country and therefore communicated via text message, phone calls, and emails. Chris was able to take paintings I created earlier in the day and have them posted in the afternoon.
Because my website is designed to present my artwork, we incoorporated my curating knowledge with his knowledge of programming. The result was a beautiful website that reflected quality and style.
Chris you are an incredible designer and a wonderful friend, thank you so much for helping me jumpstart my career.
- Jamilah Cherry
Artist, Hella Splattered
http://www.hellasplattered.com
Words from Wine & Bowties
After contacting numerous web developers for over a year, I contacted Chris (from Very Smart Design) one Spring afternoon with little hope that I’d ever get my project off the ground. Relating my idea to him over a 30 minute conversation, Chris told me to sketch out my ideas and to get them to him when I could. After a few more brainstorming conversations, Chris and I got together to begin building my online Art & Culture magazine entitled Wine & Bowties.
The best thing about Chris was his dedication to the project. I clearly remember him telling me that he would put in as much effort as I would to complete the project. Building the site together step by step, Chris listened to my ideas while also adding his knowledge of design and programming to create the best site we possibly could.
Working together for the entire Summer, often times spending full days together working, Chris and I had come close to building the website that I had imagined. When we finally launched the site on August 22nd 2009, we welcomed a stream of praise for the simple yet sophisticated aesthetic, and optimal functionality.
To this day the site runs as well as ever, as Wine & Bowties now welcomes over 8,000 unique visitors a month, while processing 60,000 pageviews.
In no stretch of the imagination, Chris provided me the opportunity to embark on my dream career, while providing a platform for others to do the same. More than a partner, he is a friend, and I will always be thankful.
- Max Gibson
Founder, Wine & Bowties
http://www.wineandbowties.com
Words from Social Day Services
Our company was looking to enhance our marketing and advertising by offering a convenient website to our current and future clientele. We wanted a website that was reasonable in cost but high in quality. Chris took our vision and turned it to reality, and exceeded our expectations! He was very professional, efficient, and communicated with us throughout the process.
Chris has excellent performance and dedication to detail. He was very honest and always had good ideas and input to offer. Chris was knowledgeable and explained everything step by step in a simplified way. We needed this launch done in less than a week for an open house and Chris had it done in less than a week and offered a midnight launch! I look forward to working with Chris in the future and referring more business to him!
- Nikki Mellion
Program Director, Social Day Services Program
http://www.sdsprogram.com
Words from Only Echo
I wasn’t too sure how to exactly start this project that me and one of my buds have been holding off on for a while. When the summer of 2011 finally came around we decided that it was time to really get this thing off the ground. After some mediocre searching we came across verysmartdesign.com. Haha, it was weird. After looking at some of the website’s previous work I thought it was going to be a team of self righteous jerks who treated me like just another loser who wanted to start a blog. What I got was this humble guy named Chris Perry.
We never met physically nor did we talk on the phone. Our only forms of communication took place on Skype and through email. As soon as I told him the name of the website I’m sure he had a vivid image of what he wanted to come up with and I was absolutely right. When he showed me the logo for the first time and how it correlated with the name, I was amazed. All in all, this guy is pretty creative.
We put a lot of thought and discussion into the website and I was able to realize that Chris takes a huge pride in his work. I don’t think any of this would have been possible with anyone else designing the site. Seriously. You should have seen what this guy pulled out of his hat. We managed to finish the website in record time and it turned out to be an amazing one at that.
I plan on keeping in touch with Chris and working on many projects with him in the future, only if he wants to of course. ‘Pleased’ doesn’t even being to describe how grateful I am for all of his hard work. It’s not often you meet people with a creative touch such as his.
- Gabriel Dekoladenu
Founder, Only Echo
http://www.onlyecho.com
Words from SportsHopes -
When I founded my not-for-profit in 2008 I knew it was of great importance to have a professional website built (and maintained) that would provide not only a professional web presence but also would present to the public exactly who and what my organization is all about. I had a vision of what that internet “face” should reflect but greatly needed the assistance of an expert website designer who would listen to what I envisioned and needed, and turn my thoughts, needs and goals into a reality.
I was referred to Very Smart Design by an associate in the high tech industry, and am thrilled with the website that has been created for my org. In fact, I love my website. VS Design is extremely easy to work with, knowledgeable, readily available, quick to respond with regards to my requests, updates, revisions, new items and new pages.
My dream of helping student-athletes get to college is a reality, and having a website that supports who and what my org is, and provides credibility to the public about my org, is crucial.
I look forward to many years of continued growth for my org and and know that Very Smart Design will be there for me every step of the way!
- Jennifer Oliver
Founder, SportsHopes
http://www.sportshopes.org
Words from Stop Looking at Media -
Stop Looking At Media LLC had an idea for a video-themed website, built on the WordPress platform, for the launch of our new online media company in September. Chris Perry with
Very Smart Design was recommended by a trusted friend who said he’s the guy to turn to. So we reached out.
In the past, a few of the founders of SLAM have had ‘recommendations’ for people to help in the build out – or redesign – of a website. Results have been all over the map, most of them not good. Very Smart Design changed our thinking after just one conversation with Chris.
Chris possesses an uncanny skill for listening to the client and responding with clear choices, and answers. He goes beyond his knowledge of implementing the framework for a website. He understands design. He recognizes what features work on a website and doesn’t hesitate to say yes or no to an idea. He listens. I can’t emphasize this enough. It’s a trait that most don’t possess; Chris does.
Very Smart Design patiently worked with our team over many hours of phone conversations, emails, & text messages. He implemented everything we asked for in such short order that was shocking. He responded to each crazy question we had with an understanding of where we were going with it and what we should do about it. He offered advice. He showed us design elements that don’t work – and those that do. His knowledge of SEO has proven invaluable. He never hesitated to begin work right away if we were under a deadline. And there were many nights where he was up until 3a working on it!
Chris has been patient. He’s been tireless in making sure we were satisfied and happy with the product. And he’s attentive. These traits just aren’t found with other website designers. And to top it off, Very Smart Design has a client log-in where you can keep track of the latest work done on the site. I’ve never seen that before. It’s a wonderful resource for those of us that want to keep up with what’s happening without being too pushy.
Very Smart Design couldn’t come more highly recommended from the crew at Stop Looking At Media LLC. There aren’t words for how happy we are with our results.
- Bryan Duplantis
Co-Founder, Stop Looking at Media
http://www.stoplookingatmedia.com
Reviews from our Clients
We have worked with a variety of clients over the years, and are thankful to be able to share some of their reviews with you. Feel free to take some time in reading about their experiences, as well as how we have helped them to turn their dreams to reality.
Words from Wine & Bowties
“The best thing about Chris was his dedication to the project… [He] listened to my ideas while also adding his knowledge of design and programming to create the best site we possibly could. In no stretch of the imagination, Chris provided me the opportunity to embark on my dream career, while providing a platform for others to do the same. More than a partner, he is a friend, and I will always be thankful.”
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Words from Stuk Designs
“Chris is extremely efficient. From day one I was impressed by his organization and superb communication skills. He is an extremely diligent worker. I was nervous at times that I would be too much of a perfectionist, but he would not stop working on or tweaking things until i came out just the way I wanted. I really could not have asked for a better web designer — Words can’t express my appreciation!!”
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Words from Stop Looking at Media
“Chris possesses an uncanny skill for listening to the client and responding with clear choices, and answers. He goes beyond his knowledge of implementing the framework for a website, he’s been tireless in making sure we were satisfied and happy with the product, and he’s attentive. These traits just aren’t found with other website designers. And to top it off, Very Smart Design has a client log-in where you can keep track of the latest work done on the site. I’ve never seen that before. It’s a wonderful resource for those of us that want to keep up with what’s happening without being too pushy.”
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Words from Hella Splattered
“Working with very smart design has been an incredible blessing. Chris Perry is extremely knowledgable and efficient; [he] was able to take paintings I created earlier in the day and have them posted in the afternoon. I live across country and therefore communicated via text message, phone calls, and emails. The result was a beautiful website that reflected quality and style. “
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Words from Social Day Services
“We wanted a website that was reasonable in cost but high in quality. Chris took our vision and turned it to reality, and exceeded our expectations! He was very professional, efficient, and communicated with us throughout the process. Chris has excellent performance and dedication to detail… [He] was knowledgeable and explained everything step by step in a simplified way. I look forward to working with Chris in the future!”
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Words from Only Echo
“All in all, this guy is pretty creative. We put a lot of thought and discussion into the website and I was able to realize that Chris takes a huge pride in his work. I don’t think any of this would have been possible with anyone else designing the site… ‘Pleased’ doesn’t even being to describe how grateful I am for all of his hard work. It’s not often you meet people with a creative touch such as his.”
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Words from SportsHopes
“I love my website. Very Smart Design is extremely easy to work with, knowledgeable, readily available, quick to respond with regards to my requests, updates, revisions, new items and new pages. My dream of helping student-athletes get to college is a reality.”
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