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Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
React
Vercel
Tailwind CSS
AWS
Azure
Docker
GraphQL
PostgreSQL
Framer
Figma
Contentful
What we do

Built for brandswho refuse ordinary.

Every service is delivered in-house — no outsourcing, no freelancers. You work directly with the people building your product.

01
Web DesignA website that earns trust before anyone reads a word.
Design
Think of it this way

Think of it as your best salesperson — working 24/7, never having a bad day, and making the right first impression every single time.

What this means for you
Visitors immediately understand what you do and who it's for
Your brand feels premium, intentional, and worth paying for
More enquiries, more calls booked, more deals started
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What you'll receive
Full design system
Desktop + mobile mockups
Clickable prototype
Brand style guide
Best for: Founders who've outgrown a DIY site or need to charge more.
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Framer DevelopmentYour site, live — fast, editable, and built to last.
Dev
Think of it this way

Like owning a Ferrari that your team can actually drive. It looks extraordinary and performs at that level — but you don't need a mechanic every time you want to update a page.

What this means for you
A live website that loads in under a second on any device
Your team can update text, images, and pages without touching code
Smooth animations that make your brand feel modern and credible
What you'll receive
Production-ready website
CMS setup + training
Motion & interaction layer
30-day post-launch support
Best for: Businesses who need a high-end site without hiring a dev team.
03
SEO & ContentGet found by the right people — without paying for every click.
Growth
Think of it this way

Paid ads are a tap: turn off the budget and the leads stop. SEO is a pipeline: the work you do today keeps sending you customers months from now, for free.

What this means for you
You show up when potential clients search for what you offer
Your website becomes a long-term asset, not just a brochure
You stop depending on referrals or social media for new business
What you'll receive
Technical SEO audit
Keyword & content strategy
On-page optimisation
Monthly performance report
Best for: Businesses ready to invest in sustainable, compounding growth.
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Motion & BrandThe thing people remember about you after they've closed the tab.
Identity
Think of it this way

Most brands communicate. The best ones stick. Motion and identity work is what makes someone say 'I don't know why, but I just trust them' — that feeling is designed, not accidental.

What this means for you
A brand identity that signals quality before a single word is read
Animations and interactions that make your site feel alive, not static
Consistent visual language across every touchpoint — site, decks, socials
What you'll receive
Logo + visual identity system
Motion language spec
Lottie / Framer animations
Brand asset library
Best for: Brands that know they look average and are ready to fix it.
Not sure which service fits? Book a free 30-min call — we'll tell you honestly.Book a call
dl-studio ~ aboutlive

We started because we were tired of average websites.

Founded
2021
Based in
Johannesburg
Clients
12 countries
Projects
50+ delivered
Ask me anything about the studio.
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About

Small studio.
Outsized results.

We're a founder-led studio — which means you work directly with the people building your project. No account managers, no handoffs to a junior team, no surprises on delivery day.

We take on a small number of projects at a time so every client gets our full attention. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.

In-house, always
No templates
Direct access to makers
Selected work

Recent Projects

A focused selection of recent work — each project built from scratch, no templates, no shortcuts.

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Volta Studio
Framer Dev · E-Commerce · 2024
+62% conversion0.7s load
Web Design
Maison Clea
Web Design · Brand Identity · 2024
97 perf95 a11y
Framer Dev
Arc Advisory
Framer Dev · SEO · 2023
91 perf88 a11y
Next.js
Nexus Labs
Next.js · API Integration · 2024
89 perf92 a11y
Web Design
Luminous Interiors
Web Design · 3D Showcase · 2023
86 perf90 a11y
Learning Platform
Compass Education
Learning Platform · React · 2024
92 perf96 a11y
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Framer Dev · E-Commerce
Volta Studio

A premium streetwear brand needing a Framer storefront built to handle drops and convert at scale.

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Process

How we work.

Five phases, zero guesswork. Every project runs on the same proven pipeline — refined across 50+ deliveries.

01
Discovery
INIT1-2 days
02
Strategy
PLAN2-3 days
03
Design
BUILD5-10 days

Visual language, systematised.

High-fidelity Figma designs built on a tight component system. Every breakpoint considered, every interaction specified. We hand you a design system, not just screens.

Design system
Hi-fi mockups
Motion spec
deliverableApproved designs
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Build
EXEC7-14 days
05
Launch
DEPLOY1-2 days
Taking on projects

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Client feedback

What clients say.

Honest words from the brands we've built with. Every project is a partnership — these are the results.

VOLTAstudio
Framer Dev · E-Commerce

Exceptional web design that exceeded every expectation.

The Framer storefront Digital Labs built handled our drops without a hiccup. Conversion jumped 62% in the first month — the site does the selling now.

MV
Marcus V.
Co-founder, Volta Studio
+62%
Conversion rate
KOVAhealth
Web Design · SEO

Craft and strategy in equal measure — a rare combination.

They didn't just design a beautiful site — they pressure-tested every page against our conversion goals. The result looked premium and performed even better.

PM
Priya M.
Head of Growth, Kova Health
4.9
Client rating
VOLTAstudio
Framer Dev · E-Commerce

Exceptional web design that exceeded every expectation.

The Framer storefront Digital Labs built handled our drops without a hiccup. Conversion jumped 62% in the first month — the site does the selling now.

MV
Marcus V.
Co-founder, Volta Studio
+62%
Conversion rate
KOVAhealth
Web Design · SEO

Craft and strategy in equal measure — a rare combination.

They didn't just design a beautiful site — they pressure-tested every page against our conversion goals. The result looked premium and performed even better.

PM
Priya M.
Head of Growth, Kova Health
4.9
Client rating
MAISONclea
Web Design · Branding

They brought our brand to life in a way we couldn't have imagined.

The identity refresh and Framer build were delivered in three weeks — on time, on budget, and completely on brand. Our enquiry rate doubled within six weeks.

SK
Sarah K.
Founder, Maison Clea
Enquiry rate
LUMEagency
Framer Dev · Motion

The motion work alone was worth the engagement.

We came for a Framer build and left with a full motion system. Every interaction feels considered. Our clients comment on it before anything else.

TR
Tomás R.
Creative Director, Lume Agency
18k
Monthly sessions
MAISONclea
Web Design · Branding

They brought our brand to life in a way we couldn't have imagined.

The identity refresh and Framer build were delivered in three weeks — on time, on budget, and completely on brand. Our enquiry rate doubled within six weeks.

SK
Sarah K.
Founder, Maison Clea
Enquiry rate
LUMEagency
Framer Dev · Motion

The motion work alone was worth the engagement.

We came for a Framer build and left with a full motion system. Every interaction feels considered. Our clients comment on it before anything else.

TR
Tomás R.
Creative Director, Lume Agency
18k
Monthly sessions
ARCadvisory
Framer Dev · SEO

Highly recommended — our traffic grew 2.1× in 90 days.

We replaced a 4.8s-load WordPress site with a Framer build that now hits 0.8s. The SEO foundation they built in did the rest. It's the best investment we've made.

JL
James L.
CEO, Arc Advisory
2.1×
Organic traffic
SABLEcreative
Branding · Motion

No templates, no shortcuts — and it shows.

Every element was built from scratch. You can feel the craft in the details. We've had competitors ask who built our site — we keep that secret.

NO
Nina O.
Brand Lead, Sable Creative
3wk
Delivered
ARCadvisory
Framer Dev · SEO

Highly recommended — our traffic grew 2.1× in 90 days.

We replaced a 4.8s-load WordPress site with a Framer build that now hits 0.8s. The SEO foundation they built in did the rest. It's the best investment we've made.

JL
James L.
CEO, Arc Advisory
2.1×
Organic traffic
SABLEcreative
Branding · Motion

No templates, no shortcuts — and it shows.

Every element was built from scratch. You can feel the craft in the details. We've had competitors ask who built our site — we keep that secret.

NO
Nina O.
Brand Lead, Sable Creative
3wk
Delivered
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02Do you use templates or page builders?
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03What does a typical project cost?
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04How does the collaboration process work?
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05What happens after the site goes live?
SUPPORT
06Do you work with clients outside South Africa?
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