A digital product studio committed to using design and technology for good
Let's make a website you'll love
*or app, tool, automation, bot... whatever it is you're dreaming of!
Hello! I'm Shay and I'll be your web developer.
I'm a creative developer with a decade of experience spanning full-stack web development, web design, graphic design, online communications, and project management.
In 2018, I co-founded Nomadic Labs, a digital agency committed to working with nonprofits and social enterprises. In 2024, Nomadic Labs rebranded as Dreamside Digital, with a renewed vision for creating digital products that engage and empower communities and enable organizations to accelerate their impact.
Say hi 👋I work with organizations who share my values
Inclusion
I strive to create products for diverse audiences with a wide range of abilities. That goes beyond checkboxes and compliance; accessibility and inclusion is foundational to my design process.
Collaboration
We'll bring together your subject matter expertise, my technical knowledge, and the voices of your community to co-create a product that truly serves your needs. When a project calls for additional skills, I don't hesitate to tap into my network of amazing collaborators!
Open-source
I'm able to deliver outstanding results by leveraging the power of open-source tools built by thousands of developers - and I actively contribute back to the open-source ecosystem.
What I do
Beyond specific services, I take the time to deeply understand my clients' needs (and constraints) so that we can come up with an appropriate digital strategy together.
- Prototyping
- Automation
- Integration
- Branding
- Graphic design
- UI/UX design
- Web development
- Custom software
Here are some of my favourite projects
So what do you have in mind?
I offer two standard packages that cover the requirements of many typical projects. Both options give you a huge amount of flexibility in terms of design and functionality, and I can build additional features as needed. If you have even more specialized needs, I'd be happy to put together a proposal for you.
Feel free to reach out to me at shay@dreamsidedigital.com and we'll get the conversation started!
Editorial website
If your website is going to be focused on great content such as a blog, portfolio, or news site, this is the package for you.
- Custom designed website with up to five page templates to suit your content needs
- Modern content management system so you can edit and update the website yourself
- Ability to tag, categorize, and sort your content
- Built to look great and work fast on all screen sizes
- Meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
- Includes web analytics
- Includes SEO tools
Optional add-ons:
- Managed hosting
- Ongoing tech support and development
- Additional features such as commenting, social media integrations, email notifications, and more.
$6,000 + HST
Data-centric website
If you're looking to build a website with a more data-centric purpose such as location mapping, data visualization, or a resource directory, this package may be right for you.
It includes everything from the Editorial website package, plus:
- Custom developed database with a data management system
- Data visualizations for your use case, such as mapping, graphs, tables, etc.
- User interface for sorting, filtering, and searching data
Optional add-ons:
- Managed hosting
- Ongoing tech support and development
- Additional features such as integrations with other apps, automated data input, and more.
$9,000 + HST
Looking for something else?
I am very open to taking on projects that fall outside my standard packages. I'll work with you to understand your needs, come up with an appropriate strategy, and create a proposal for your approval.
Here are some examples of projects that would be in my wheelhouse:
- Creating a web app with user accounts and members-only features
- Branding, logo design, and illustration
- Develping a custom plugin or component
- Refreshing the design of an existing website
- Technical support and/or training
Contact me to discuss your needs and request a proposal.