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Dumpster Rental Website and Logo Design

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River City Roll Off needed a sharper visual identity and a website that could carry the day-to-day work of running a dumpster rental business. We refined their logo so it would hold up across signage, truck wraps, paperwork, and digital placements, then mocked it up on trucks and buildings so the owner could see exactly how the brand would look out in the world before committing to print and vehicle vinyl.

The website was built on a content management system the owner can update himself. Pricing changes, service area updates, seasonal promotions, and new equipment listings can all be handled in-house without coming back to us for routine edits. We do not believe in locking clients into ongoing maintenance fees for work they can reasonably do themselves, especially for owner-operated businesses where the owner is already running everything else.

We added an online booking option so customers can request a dumpster directly from the site without playing phone tag. The form captures the details the company actually needs to schedule a delivery, drop size, dates, address, and project type, which cuts down on the back and forth that used to happen before a booking could be confirmed.

Custom websites and branding for dumpster rental and roll off companies

Dumpster rental and roll off services are local businesses that depend on getting the phone to ring and the booking form to fill out. We work with waste hauling, junk removal, and roll off rental companies across the country to build websites that handle inquiries efficiently, present the company professionally, and give the owner the tools to update content without paying a developer for routine changes.

We work with dumpster rental and roll off companies on projects including:

  • Custom website design with online booking and quote request forms
  • Logo design and refinement for trucks, signage, and print
  • Vehicle wrap and signage mockups for design approval
  • Service area pages targeting local search terms
  • Mobile-friendly designs for customers booking from job sites
  • Content management training so owners can update their own sites
  • Local SEO setup for dumpster rental and waste hauling searches
  • Google Business Profile optimization for service area visibility
  • Branded paperwork and invoicing templates

Every project we deliver is yours to keep. You own the website, the artwork, and the brand assets without licensing restrictions or ongoing fees beyond hosting. If your dumpster rental, roll off, junk removal, or waste hauling business needs a website, logo, or full brand refresh, we would love to help.

Website training included with every project

Every website we build comes with optional training. We walk owners and staff through the parts of the site they’ll actually need to update, including pages, blog posts, products, services, and any custom features built specifically for the business. Training can happen over Zoom or a similar screen-sharing call, with a recording and a written reference guide if you want one.

We focus the training on the work you’ll actually do. Most owners do not need to learn every menu in WordPress. They need to know how to update their pricing, post a new project to a portfolio, swap out a hero image, or change their business hours. We cover what matters and keep it relevant to your needs and direction.

If something comes up after the training and you cannot remember how to do it, we are still here. We will answer questions by email, jump on a quick screen-share, or update the reference guide so it covers the new situation. Our websites come with 90 days of support included. Owning your website we build for you does not mean being on your own with it.

Digital Wayfinding Kiosk Content Management

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The City of Louisville operates a network of CityPost digital kiosks throughout downtown, providing residents and visitors with transit information, wayfinding, business listings, event details, and city services on interactive touchscreens placed in high traffic public spaces. We manage the visual content and ongoing updates for the network, working as the creative partner that keeps the kiosks current, accurate, and useful year after year.

The kiosks themselves are an investment in the public realm. They only deliver value when the content displayed on them stays fresh. Maps need to reflect current streets and businesses. Event listings need to update as the city’s calendar changes. Photography needs to capture the actual energy of Louisville rather than generic stock imagery. Business directories need ongoing verification as restaurants open, close, and move. We handle all of it.

We work with local Louisville photographers to capture original imagery that reflects the city’s actual character. From the Highlands to NuLu to the waterfront, the photography on the kiosks shows real Louisville rather than the kind of polished stock photos that could be any city anywhere. This supports the local creative community and gives the kiosks a sense of place that out-of-town content cannot match.

Beyond imagery, we maintain the maps, business listings, and event content that make the kiosks genuinely useful. Restaurants change. Festivals come and go. Streets get renamed. Construction reroutes pedestrian traffic. We handle the ongoing work of keeping the information accurate so the kiosks stay relevant to the people actually using them.

Content management for digital wayfinding kiosks and interactive city kiosks

Cities across the country are investing in digital wayfinding kiosks and interactive public kiosks as part of their downtown placemaking and tourism strategies. Major brands include CityPost from Smart City Media, IKE Smart City from Orange Barrel Media, Soofa solar displays, LinkNYC, and various municipal-specific kiosk programs. Whatever brand of kiosk your city operates, the same challenge applies: the hardware is only as useful as the content displayed on it, and most cities do not have the in-house creative staff to keep that content current.

We provide ongoing content management for digital kiosk programs, working as a remote creative partner so cities of any size can maintain a high standard of content without staffing it internally. Services include:

  • Custom map design and updates formatted for digital kiosk displays
  • Local photography coordination with photographers in each city we serve
  • Business listing maintenance and verification
  • Event content creation and seasonal updates
  • Tourism and visitor information content
  • Custom illustration and graphic design for kiosk screens
  • Wayfinding map updates as cities grow and change
  • Brand-consistent visual asset libraries
  • Multilingual content coordination
  • Quarterly content audits and refresh planning

We support cities and kiosk operators of every size, from small downtown deployments to citywide networks. Our remote partnership model keeps overhead low and lets us serve cities anywhere in the country without travel costs eating into the budget. Our network of local photographers in each city we serve means the imagery on the kiosks reflects the place itself rather than generic alternatives.

If your city operates a digital wayfinding kiosk program, an interactive public kiosk network, or any kind of urban digital display system, we would love to help keep your content current.

Custom City Map Illustration for Tourism

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Smithville is a small Texas town with an outsized creative identity. It is home to Smitty, the world record holding gingerbread man, and the Ann Powell Express train, and has served as a filming location for movies like Hope Floats. The city wanted a custom tourism map system that captured this character while serving practical wayfinding needs for visitors and residents.

The project came together as three coordinated city maps. A full city map covers the main grid and satellite locations for visitors arriving from out of town. A downtown map handles foot traffic and helps people navigate once they are there. An illustrated highlights and commerce map features custom landmark illustrations and doubles as a tourism marketing piece the city can use to attract film crews, visitors, and small business interest. Each map handles a different job, but they share a consistent visual identity so the city’s brand carries across every version.

We delivered every file as a fully layered, editable asset under a CC0 license. The city owns the artwork outright and can print, modify, and republish the maps without coming back to us for permission or paying ongoing licensing fees. We do not believe in gatekeeping creative work, especially for small municipalities and tourism boards investing in their own identity. The maps are built to last, and the city has what it needs to keep them current as Smithville grows.

Custom map design for cities and tourism boards

Cities of every size benefit from a coordinated map system that supports both wayfinding and tourism marketing. Whether you are a small town building out a downtown tourism program or a larger municipality coordinating multiple districts, custom city maps with original landmark illustrations help visitors find their way and give your community a recognizable visual identity. We work with cities, tourism boards, chambers of commerce, and downtown development organizations on map projects ranging from single downtown maps to full city map systems with multiple coordinated versions.

We work with cities, tourism boards, chambers of commerce, and downtown development organizations on map projects including:

  • Custom city maps with full coverage of main grids and satellite locations
  • Downtown maps designed for foot traffic and walkable navigation
  • Illustrated tourism maps with custom landmark and building artwork
  • Coordinated map systems with multiple versions sharing a unified visual identity
  • Wayfinding signage and visitor orientation materials
  • Print-ready map files for brochures, posters, and visitor guides
  • Digital map versions for websites, mobile apps, and social media
  • KML map data and interactive map design for online platforms

Every project we deliver is yours to keep. Layered files, editable artwork, and CC0 licensing mean your city owns the work without restrictions. If your city, town, or tourism organization needs a custom map system, we would love to help.

Investment Advisory Website

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When a founder is thinking about selling the company they built, the first thing they do is look you up. The website has to do a very specific job in that moment. It has to say, quietly and clearly, that you are serious, selective, and worth a conversation. That is a different challenge than most web design projects. There is no e-commerce funnel. No lead magnet. The site itself is the credibility.

This firm came to us with an older site that did not reflect the caliber of their work. They had led the sale of well-known bourbon brands to major spirits companies and had a 100% close rate on the deals they chose to take on. But you would not have known any of that from their web presence. The site needed to be rebuilt from the ground up with messaging, structure, and design that matched the quality of their actual track record.

We started by sitting down with the founding partners to understand how their business actually works. They do not take on every deal. They only represent companies they believe in, and they are very intentional about the acquirers they approach. That philosophy shaped everything about the site, from the sparse, confident copy to the curated transaction grid showing completed deals.

We built the site on WordPress using GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks, giving them a clean, modern layout they can manage themselves. The homepage leads with their value proposition, flows into practice areas and industry experience, introduces the leadership team, and closes with a visual grid of selected transactions. Each section earns the next scroll.

The copy was developed collaboratively across several working sessions. Their firm is named after a Greek island with a meaningful history, and we wove that story into the About section in a way that reinforces their brand values without overexplaining it. We kept the language direct and confident. No jargon. No filler.

The finished site gives them a web presence that matches the level of work they do. It is clean, professional, and restrained in a way that communicates exactly what it needs to. When a CEO or founder looks them up before taking a call, the site does its job.

Custom Branded Holiday Greeting Card Design

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We created a distinctive holiday greeting card that beautifully incorporated Kentucky’s signature colors and regional heritage. The design featured a rich palette of Kentucky blue and gold, thoughtfully integrated into a festive winter scene that remained professional while conveying genuine warmth and seasonal cheer.

The front of the card showcased an elegant composition that balanced the client’s branding elements with tasteful holiday imagery, all rendered in Kentucky’s iconic color scheme. Special attention was paid to typography, with a carefully selected font that enhanced readability while maintaining a celebratory feel appropriate for year-end greetings.

Inside, the card contained a thoughtfully positioned greeting that left ample space for personal messages. The design maintained the Kentucky color theme throughout, creating a cohesive visual experience that reinforced state pride while extending warm wishes during the holiday season.

Design Web Louisville delivered the final design in both print-ready formats for professional production and digital versions that could be shared via email or social media platforms, providing the client with maximum flexibility for their holiday communications.

BID Community Calendar

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Louisville Downtown BID Community Calendar: Centralizing Events to Drive Economic Growth

Project Introduction

The Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) approached our team with an essential challenge facing Kentucky’s first Business Improvement District. With numerous events happening across their 91-block service area, visitors, residents, and businesses struggled to discover and attend the diverse programming that makes downtown Louisville vibrant. Event organizers worked in silos, leading to scheduling conflicts, missed marketing opportunities, and lower-than-potential attendance rates.

Our solution was to create a comprehensive community calendar system that would collect, organize, and promote all events within the Louisville Downtown BID district. This centralized platform would serve as the single source of truth for downtown activities, helping the Louisville Downtown Partnership achieve their mission of promoting economic vitality while supporting local businesses and enhancing the visitor experience.

Louisville Downtown Partnership’s new community calendar platform represents a significant step forward in event management and community engagement for Kentucky’s first Business Improvement District. The platform successfully centralizes event information from across the 91-block downtown area, making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover the rich array of programming that makes downtown Louisville a vibrant destination.

Portfolio Link https://louisvilledowntown.org/events/

Project Impact & Real Benefits

This community calendar project supports documented economic benefits that BID districts experience through organized event programming. In 2024 alone, downtown Louisville saw 8 new companies move to the area representing more than 400 jobs, with 2 more announced for 2025, and 73 development projects either underway or announced, representing an investment of more than $2 billion.

Community events and festivals drive significant economic value – studies show that visitor spending at local events creates direct, indirect, and induced economic effects that ripple throughout the local economy, supporting jobs and generating substantial economic impact. Well-managed festivals and events offer economic benefits by attracting visitors, which stimulates the growth of tourism and other businesses, while also providing social benefits including community pride and stronger relationships.

The Louisville Downtown Management District, established in 1991 as Kentucky’s first Business Improvement District, enhances the economic, residential and cultural vitality of Louisville’s Central Business District through programs that include promoting Downtown’s quality of life and marketing the amenities and attractions of Downtown to workers, residents and guests.

By centralizing event information and making it more accessible, this calendar platform directly supports the Louisville Downtown Partnership’s mission to improve Louisville’s Downtown by promoting the redevelopment, vitality, and economic growth of the Greater Downtown area through creating a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment.

Bourbon Tasting Room Website Update and Marketing

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Oxmoor Bourbon Website Enhancement: A Case Study

Client Need

Oxmoor Bourbon engaged Design Web Louisville to make necessary updates to their existing website. The client needed specific text edits, image replacements, and functional improvements to better represent their brand and meet industry requirements.

Our Approach

Design Web Louisville provided targeted website maintenance and enhancements that included:

  • Implementing text revisions and content updates according to client specifications
  • Replacing and optimizing outdated imagery across the site
  • Fixing broken website elements to restore full functionality
  • Adding required components to qualify for Kentucky Bourbon marketing programs and partnerships
  • Updating video content throughout the site

Outcome

The updated website now properly represents Oxmoor Bourbon’s current offerings while qualifying them for valuable Kentucky Bourbon industry marketing programs. The site maintains brand consistency while delivering an improved user experience through properly functioning elements and updated media.

Does your bourbon business need website updates to qualify for industry programs or better showcase your products? Design Web Louisville specializes in targeted website enhancements for Kentucky bourbon brands. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you maintain and improve your digital presence.

WCAG Compliant Website Development

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The Kentucky Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) stands as a model organization for promoting independence and self-determination among individuals with disabilities. This case study examines how KYSILC effectively fulfills its mission through strategic programming, community engagement, and advocacy initiatives. This case study examines the development and implementation of Kentucky SILC’s digital presence, focusing on creating a WCAG-compliant website and integrated marketing tools that effectively serve the disability community. The project prioritized accessibility while delivering engaging content and functionality.

Website Design: Empowering Kentuckians with Disabilities to Live Independently

Objectives

Kentucky SILC recognized the need for a digital platform that would effectively serve individuals with disabilities while promoting their mission of independent living advocacy. The organization required a website that would not only meet strict accessibility standards but also provide robust functionality for content management, event promotion, and community engagement. The project team prioritized creating a user-friendly experience that would work seamlessly with assistive technologies while maintaining an engaging and professional design.

  • Create a fully accessible website meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
  • Develop effective digital marketing tools
  • Ensure consistent brand messaging
  • Maximize community engagement
  • Provide easy access to resources and information

Design Process

Research and Planning: Technical Architecture

The website was built using a modern tech stack focused on accessibility and performance. The foundation includes semantic HTML5, CSS3 with accessibility-focused styling, and progressive enhancement principles. The content management system was customized to include accessibility checkpoints, ensuring that new content automatically meets WCAG standards. The platform integrates smoothly with assistive technologies and includes features like skip navigation, focus indicators, and alternative text management systems.

Creative Conceptualization

Based on the insights gathered, the design team developed several conceptual designs, experimenting with various orientations, styles, and thematic elements. The concepts were reviewed by stakeholders, with a focus on ensuring that the map would be both informative and aesthetically pleasing. Comprehensive testing was conducted throughout development, involving members of the disability community and accessibility experts. Screen reader testing, keyboard navigation assessment, and color contrast verification were performed regularly. User feedback led to several improvements in navigation structure and content organization, resulting in a more intuitive and accessible experience for all users.

Kentucky SILC Website and Brand Design: Accessible Digital Excellence

The final design creates an inclusive and empowering digital presence that prioritizes accessibility while maintaining professional aesthetics. It features:

  • Accessible Color System:
    • Primary Color: Deep Navy Blue for headers and key elements
    • Secondary Colors: Pure White for contrast and readability
    • Accent Colors: Light Blue for interactive elements
    • All color combinations exceed WCAG 2.1 AA contrast requirements
    • High-visibility focus indicators in bright blue
  • Logo Design:
    • Dual-Version Accessibility:
      • Full Color: Navy blue with white text for standard display
      • High Contrast: Black and white version for maximum visibility
      • Reversed: White version for dark backgrounds
    • Clear Typography: Sans-serif font for optimal readability
    • Simplified Shapes: Clean lines and recognizable forms
    • Minimum Size Requirements: Ensures visibility at all scales
    • Available in multiple formats (SVG, PNG, PDF) for various uses
  • Typography System:
    • Primary Font: Open Sans for its excellent readability
    • Secondary Font: Roboto for supporting text
    • Minimum Font Size: 16px for body text
    • Clear Hierarchy: Distinct heading sizes (h1-h6)
    • Line Height: 1.5 for optimal readability
    • Letter Spacing: Adjusted for maximum legibility
  • Navigation Elements:
    • Skip Links: Hidden until focused for keyboard navigation
    • Breadcrumb Trails: Clear location indicators
    • Mega Menus: Organized by topic with clear categories
    • Mobile-Friendly: Hamburger menu with large touch targets
    • Focus States: Highly visible indicators for keyboard users
  • Interactive Components:
    • Buttons: Large click areas with clear hover states
    • Forms: Clearly labeled fields with error handling
    • Links: Underlined and color-coded for easy identification
    • Search: Prominent placement with auto-complete features
    • Call-to-Action: High contrast buttons with clear purpose
  • Content Presentation:
    • Clean Layout: Ample white space for easy scanning
    • Grid System: Responsive 12-column layout
    • Content Blocks: Clear separation between sections
    • Image Guidelines: Alt text requirements and caption standards
    • Document Templates: Accessible PDF and Word formats
  • Responsive Design:
    • Mobile-First Approach: Optimized for all devices
    • Flexible Images: Scales without losing clarity
    • Breakpoint System: Ensures readability at all sizes
    • Touch Targets: Minimum 44×44 pixels for accessibility
    • Orientation Support: Functions in portrait and landscape
  • User Support Features:
    • Text Resize Controls: Easy font size adjustment
    • High Contrast Toggle: Alternative color schemes
    • Screen Reader Optimization: ARIA labels and landmarks
    • Language Selection: Clear language switching options
    • Help Resources: Accessible support documentation

These design elements create a cohesive and accessible digital experience that serves all users while maintaining Kentucky SILC’s professional image and mission-driven focus. The design system prioritizes usability without sacrificing visual appeal, ensuring that all visitors can effectively engage with the organization’s resources and information.

The style guide established here serves as a foundation for all digital materials, ensuring consistency across platforms while maintaining the highest standards of accessibility and user experience.

Results and Impact

The new digital platform significantly improved Kentucky SILC’s ability to serve its community. Website analytics showed increased engagement, with higher page view duration and lower bounce rates. The accessible design led to improved user satisfaction scores, particularly among screen reader users. Newsletter subscription rates increased by 45% following the launch of the accessible email marketing system, and social media engagement metrics showed substantial improvement.

Recommendations

Based on the project’s outcomes, organizations undertaking similar initiatives should prioritize accessibility training for all team members, establish clear accessibility guidelines for content creation, and implement regular accessibility audits. It’s crucial to involve users with disabilities in the testing process and maintain strong documentation of accessibility features. Organizations should also consider implementing automated accessibility checking tools while recognizing that manual testing remains essential for ensuring true accessibility.

Conclusion

The Kentucky SILC digital platform project demonstrates that creating an accessible website and marketing system requires careful planning, continuous testing, and a commitment to serving all users equally. The success of this initiative proves that organizations can maintain high standards of accessibility while delivering engaging and effective digital experiences. This case study serves as a blueprint for other organizations seeking to develop inclusive digital platforms that truly serve their entire community.

Counseling and Therapy Practice Website

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I want to tell you about a really fulfilling project we recently completed for Shift Happens, a new counseling and therapy practice in Louisville. This project was special because we got to help a mental health professional translate their vision into a digital presence right as they were launching their practice.

When the founder of Shift Happens, Candance Brunyate, first reached out to us, she had a clear vision for her therapy practice but needed help creating a website that would both reflect her approach to mental health and serve as a practical tool for connecting with potential clients. As a new business, making the right first impression online was absolutely crucial.

Helping Shift Happens Counseling Establish Their Digital Presence in Louisville

We started by really listening to what made her practice unique. The name “Shift Happens” already conveyed something important about her therapeutic philosophy—that change and transformation are possible even in difficult circumstances. We wanted the website to embody that message of hope and possibility while still maintaining the professionalism essential for a mental health service.

Using WordPress as our foundation, we built a website that balanced warmth and professionalism. The color palette we selected included calming blues and greens that research shows can reduce anxiety—something particularly important for a therapy website where visitors might be browsing during stressful periods in their lives.

For content development, we worked closely with the therapist to craft messaging that clearly explained her services, approach, and specialties without overwhelming potential clients with jargon or technical terms. We created separate service pages for individual therapy, couples counseling, and group sessions, each with thoughtful descriptions that helped potential clients understand what to expect.

One feature we’re particularly proud of was the secure contact form we implemented, which included appropriate privacy notices to reassure clients that their initial outreach would be handled with confidentiality—something absolutely essential in mental health services.

We also incorporated a simple but effective appointment request system that integrated with her practice management software, making it easier for her to manage new client inquiries while she focused on launching other aspects of her business.

The website launched right alongside her practice opening, giving her an immediate professional presence in the Louisville therapy community. It was incredibly rewarding to hear that she received her first client inquiry through the website within days of launching.

Law Firm Website

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There’s something particularly meaningful about helping legal professionals translate their commitment to justice into a compelling digital presence. When Ryan Fenwick and Connor Allen of Kentucky Justice Lawyers approached us about developing their firm’s brand identity and online platform, we recognized this wasn’t just another website project—it was about establishing a digital foundation for a practice dedicated to serving their community.

Building a Digital Identity: Our Partnership with Kentucky Justice Lawyers

The scope of our collaboration was comprehensive from the start. Ryan and Connor were launching a new practice with a clear vision but needed everything from logo design to letterhead, marketing materials to a complete website. What made working with them especially rewarding was their passion for making legal services more accessible to everyday Kentuckians, a mission we were eager to support through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

During our discovery conversations, we connected immediately over shared values. They spoke candidly about wanting to create a law firm that broke from tradition—one that felt approachable rather than intimidating, and that clearly communicated their services to potential clients who might be navigating legal challenges for the first time. Budget considerations were important too, as they were mindful of building their practice responsibly.

The creative process evolved naturally as we developed their visual identity. The logo we designed aimed to convey both professionalism and accessibility—qualities that reflected Ryan and Connor’s approach to practicing law. This visual foundation informed everything from their website color palette to the layout of their business cards and letterhead.

What I particularly enjoyed about this collaboration was how Ryan and Connor trusted our expertise while remaining actively engaged in the process. They provided thoughtful feedback that helped us refine our approach, ensuring the final products truly represented their vision for Kentucky Justice Lawyers.

The website we built together strikes that perfect balance they were seeking—professional enough to instill confidence while remaining approachable and easy to navigate. We organized their practice areas in a way that helps potential clients quickly understand whether Kentucky Justice Lawyers can address their specific legal needs. The contact information is prominently featured, reducing barriers between people seeking help and the attorneys who can provide it.

Since launching their new brand identity and website, Ryan and Connor have shared that potential clients frequently mention how the site helped them feel comfortable reaching out. The investment in comprehensive branding has given their new practice immediate credibility in a competitive field.

We continue to provide ongoing support as their practice grows, making adjustments to their digital marketing strategy to reflect new practice areas and achievements. It’s been truly satisfying to watch Kentucky Justice Lawyers flourish and to know our work has played a small part in helping them serve their community more effectively.