Business Details
20 Years
experience
Custom Web Design & Development Solutions in Austin
Since 2006, Cold Shower Design has been a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative digital solutions. Based in East Austin, Texas, our team specializes in creating custom websites, web applications, and branding materials that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. With expertise in open-source platforms like WordPress and Drupal, we deliver scalable solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our collaborative approach begins with in-depth consultations to understand business goals, ensuring every project aligns with strategic objectives.From initial concept to ongoing maintenance, we prioritize user experience, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships. Our portfolio spans diverse industries, including nonprofit organizations, restaurants, and technology firms, reflecting our adaptability and commitment to quality. Backed by 24/7 hosting monitoring and a focus on clean, responsive designs, we empower clients to thrive in the digital landscape while maintaining a fun and approachable work environment.
Services
Web Design
Web Development
Web Hosting
Logo Design
Print Design
Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of experience in custom web solutions since 2006
- Our team combines creative design with technical expertise in LAMP environments
- We provide 24/7 monitored web hosting with disaster recovery capabilities
- Our collaborative process includes detailed client consultations and iterative design
- We maintain long-term client relationships with ongoing support and maintenance
What people say
Fun to work with
Increase in business
Responsive and helpful
Clean and organized designs
Smooth sailing since launch
Services
Web Design
Our web design service creates responsive, user-friendly websites that adapt seamlessly across devices. We begin with in-depth consultations to understand your brand identity and business goals, then craft custom layouts that prioritize both aesthetics and functionality. Using modern design principles and the latest technologies, we deliver visually striking websites that enhance user experience while maintaining technical performance. Our process includes iterative design reviews and mobile-first optimization to ensure your digital presence effectively engages your target audience.
Web Development
We specialize in building robust web applications using open-source platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla combined with custom LAMP stack development. Our developers translate business requirements into technical solutions through custom programming and third-party integrations. We implement scalable architectures that support growth while maintaining security and performance standards. From content management systems to e-commerce platforms, our development approach emphasizes clean code, API integrations, and ongoing maintenance to ensure your website evolves with your business needs.
Web Hosting
Our web hosting solutions offer reliable infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring and automated backups across multiple geographic locations. We provide tiered hosting options including shared hosting for small websites, VPS environments for growing businesses, and co-location services for clients requiring physical server access. Our technical team proactively maintains server health, implements security protocols, and ensures minimal downtime through redundant systems. This service includes emergency response capabilities and performance optimization to maintain consistent website availability for your digital operations.
Logo Design
We create distinctive logo designs through an iterative process starting with brand discovery workshops. Our designers present three initial concepts followed by two revision rounds to refine visual elements that represent your business values. The final deliverables include print-ready vector files and comprehensive brand guidelines covering color palettes, typography, and application standards. This service extends to complementary branding materials like business cards and stationery sets, ensuring consistent visual identity across all marketing touchpoints for both digital and print mediums.
Consulting
Our consulting service helps businesses develop effective digital strategies from project inception through execution. With over 20 years combined experience, we analyze your operational needs and market position to recommend appropriate technical solutions. We facilitate brainstorming sessions to explore options, evaluate pros and cons, and create implementation roadmaps tailored to your resources. This includes guidance on platform selection, user experience optimization, and integration of digital tools that align with your business objectives while maintaining budgetary constraints and technical feasibility.
People
Trent Shepherd
Co-Founder
A native Austinite with a University of Texas degree in Advertising, Trent brings creative design expertise to our web and print projects. His background in the local creative industry informs strategic design decisions that balance aesthetics with business objectives.
Justin Pratscher
Co-Founder
Fellow Austin native Justin contributes extensive web development experience from roles at SchoolVision and Apple Computer. His technical background includes building enterprise web applications and managing complex server infrastructures for global operations.
Questions
What web design services do you offer?
We provide custom website design, responsive layouts, user experience optimization, and brand-aligned visual identity creation for digital platforms.
Do you handle both design and technical development?
Yes, we offer full-service solutions from initial concept through technical implementation and ongoing maintenance using open-source platforms and custom coding.
What hosting options are available?
We offer shared hosting, VPS environments, and co-location services with 24/7 monitoring, automated backups, and disaster recovery capabilities.
How does your logo design process work?
We begin with brand discovery, present three initial concepts, provide two revision rounds, and deliver print-ready files with brand guidelines.
Can you help with existing website projects?
Yes, we specialize in migrating legacy sites to modern CMS platforms and improving functionality through technical audits and targeted enhancements.
Reviews (2)
Acl Live
Jan 17, 2019
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We're so happy to have found a team as receptive, responsive, and resourceful as the duo at Tandem Web Co. It was important to us that they really understand our brand and our needs, and Justin and Trent surpassed our expectations to provide us with great guidance and creative solutions. They've been so flexible, communicative, and efficient - plus fun to work with! We're excited to continue to partner with them on both of our websites, knowing that we're in capable and considerate hands.
Jeff Taylor
Jan 04, 2019
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Very talented. Trent and Justin will work with you until you have a website that is exactly the way you want it. And they have great logo design services. Everything in you need to brand and get your business on the internet - all in one place.
