Web Design & Development
Melcher Media and Design started with just one focus: business web design. Since then, we have developed some of the most polished and comprehensive web sites in the prairies for some of the largest (and smallest) companies. We understand the nature of the internet and how to say what the customer needs to hear.
Our approach is simple:
- Understand what your goal is
- Envision what the user experience should be
- Use our vast experience and tools to create unique functionality and exceptional value
We create that user experience and turn your vision into reality and keeps your customers coming back for more. Melcher Media & Design works with all sizes of companies, non-profit organizations, advertising agencies and individuals who want a partner to make their online presence unique and visually appealing. By combining the latest in web technology and leveraging proven best practices, we can create a site that ranges in structure from basic HTML to complex Php, Mysql, or custom content management systems (CMS). We can incorporate any or all of the following skills and tools into your project:
- Graphic Design
- Content Creation and Editing
- Icon Sets and Branding
- Ecommerce
- Flash Animation
- Applications - Online and Mobile
- Video & Audio Streaming
- Content Management Systems
- Virtual Tours
- E-Learning
Our goal is to ensure that our clients have as many options available to them as possible in designing unique user experiences.
Advanced Functions
We have expertise in database applications, data mining, web-based software, shopping cart packages for e-commerce, and enterprise-wide commerce management systems. Whatever your scale of online business, we have the solution to suit your needs.
Applications
Melcher Media & Design has some exciting options available to you in the field of custom software design and implementation. We have some of the most talented soft ware developing minds at our disposal and when you couple that with our patented lower price motto, you are bound to find the tools you need to move your company forward and ahead of the competition.
It is our intention to take the complication out of working with different groups for different stages of the software design life cycle. By working with us throughout the entire process, you get piece of mind and the kind of cost savings others can’t provide. There is no project too big or small as we have the man power and brain trust to get the project completed on time and working great.
Our Design
There is more to designing custom software then just making it do what you want it to do. Research, usability, visualization and functionality all play equal roles in making sustaining software that will stand the test of time. In order to make sure all these core components are not marginalized, we apply the following techniques:
- User and Client Research to justify our product satisfies the proper needs
- User Experience Design to ensure consistent and usable interaction is found throughout
- Rapid prototyping to foster developing functionality
- Visual Design to create an appealing and inviting interface
- Information Architecture to support any and all liaising with outside data
Our Technology
At Melcher, we know that your cutting edge software can’t be built without knowing new technology and development techniques. We fully utilize open source software when building your custom applications which means there is more flexibility and ultimately, less expense for you. We will work with you by sharing ideas and concerns so that you can feel like you’ve been hands on throughout the project and the end result has your stamp of approval. When necessary, we will apply:
- Rich Internet Applications
- Ruby on Rails
- Gems
- Web 2.0 functionality
- .NET
- Java & JavaScript
- PHP
- PL/SQL
- XML
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Testing
- Support
Your Choice
Deciding on buying and existing piece of software and adapting it to your needs or simply building a perfect fit based on your demands can be a hard choice but all we can ask is that you let us know what you want and let us give you our options. If you have a carefully crafted design in your head or an absolutely clean slate with only a problem and a desired result, we will help. Even if you currently have a custom software build that needs some finishing touches or minor redesigns, Melcher Media & Design can apply all of our resources to turn your application from tolerable to effortless in no time.