Web Design & Development for Service-based Businesses
We design websites for design-forward brands and creatives looking to establish a strong and memorable presence. Every detail is considered to showcase your expertise and attract the right clients.
With layered offerings tailored to different stages of business growth, we provide solutions that support emerging brands as they launch and help established businesses elevate their online presence with confidence.
I. Web Design & Development ➔
II. Shopify E-commerce
III. Website Templates
IV. Portfolio
(a) Website Projects
(b) Photography Galleries
Choose your experience:
(01) Custom Website Design & Development
1:1 WEB DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Perfect for you if…
…you’re looking for a website that feels as thoughtful and refined as your brand. This bespoke experience is a deep, collaborative process where we craft a custom Squarespace site tailored to your vision, values, and business goals. From foundational strategy to the finest design details, we ensure every element aligns with your brand’s aesthetic and enhances the user experience. Ideal for creatives and design-led businesses ready to invest in a site that truly represents them.
Investment: starting at $5,000 USD
Project length: 2-6 weeks
(02) Squarespace Website Intensive
DONE-FOR-YOU TEMPLATE RESTYLE
Perfect for you if…
…you need a beautifully refined website quickly and efficiently. This streamlined service is ideal for brands that want a professionally designed Squarespace site without the timeline and budget of a full custom build. We take one of our own templates and transform it to align with your brand’s identity, ensuring a cohesive and polished online presence.
Investment: $2,500 USD
Project length: 1 week
(03) Premium Squarespace Templates
DO-IT-YOURSELF WEBSITE
Perfect for you if…
…you want a beautifully designed website with the flexibility to customise and launch it at your own pace. Our premium Squarespace templates are crafted with the same attention to detail as our custom projects, offering a refined foundation that’s both stylish and functional. With easy-to-use layouts and built-in strategy, these templates give you a head start whether you’re a new brand setting up your first site or an established business looking for a refresh.
Available Add-ons:
Web & E-commerce Strategy
Essential Brand Styling
Brand photography (for local Kansai-based businesses only)
SEO services
Website copy translation (Japanese → English, French)
Arigato Studio Days (for the Studio’s past clients only)
Have questions?
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Websites for service-based brands are built on Squarespace, because it’s a scalable all-in-one platform easy to use. It’s a fantastic solution for those who don’t want to overcomplicate things with technical details and be able to update their website themselves. You’ll find more details in this blog post: 6 reasons why Squarespace is the best website platform for your creative business
For an e-commerce store, you can choose either Squarespace or Shopify.
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All the content and materials required for a website design process are due at least 1 week before the start of the project: filled out Discovery Questionnaire, brand identity assets, and website copy & imagery. Essential Brand Styling for web and brand photography (for Kansai-based businesses) are available as add-ons.
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Yes! Payment in 2-4 instalments is available, depending on the project. Just note that full payment needs to be made before site ownership is transferred to you.