OUR STORY

Our Story: Built on Real Business Experience

Founded by Charlie Daniels, Digital Design Consultant

CMD Design was born from a simple frustration: small businesses were either stuck with cheap, template-based solutions that looked amateur, or they had to work with large agencies that treated them like account numbers rather than people.

As a graduate of The Art Institutes with over 15 years in digital design and development, founder Charlie Daniels recognized that growing businesses needed something different – enterprise-quality work delivered with boutique-level personal service.

From Concept to Comprehensive Partner

What started as a web design studio has evolved into a complete digital technology partner. We’ve grown by solving real problems for real businesses:

  • The restaurant owner who needed not just a website, but online ordering, social media graphics, and menu design
  • The consultant who required a professional site, business cards, email setup, and ongoing technical support
  • The retailer launching online who needed e-commerce development, product photography, and digital marketing strategy

Each client taught us that success comes from understanding the whole business, not just the website project.

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Our Philosophy: Partnership Over Projects

Why We Stay Small by Choice

We could easily scale to 50+ projects at once like most agencies. Instead, we maintain a deliberately small client roster because we believe:

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Quality Requires Focus

When you're our client, you get direct access to senior-level expertise on every aspect of your project. No junior developers learning on your dime. No account managers playing telephone between you and the people doing the work.

Relationships Drive Results

We take time to understand your business goals, competitive landscape, and growth plans. This deep knowledge allows us to make strategic recommendations that generic agencies simply can't match.

Availability Matters

When you call or email, you reach us directly. No support tickets disappearing into the void. No waiting weeks for simple updates. Your success depends on responsive support, and that's exactly what we provide.

Our "One Team, Complete Solutions" Approach

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Rather than forcing you to coordinate between multiple vendors, we handle everything under one roof:
  • Strategic Planning: Understanding your goals and creating digital roadmaps
  • Custom Development: Building websites that work perfectly for your specific needs
  • Visual Design: Creating cohesive brands across all touchpoints
  • Content Creation: From copywriting to video production
  • Ongoing Support: Security, updates, hosting, and strategic consultations
The benefit to you? Seamless integration, consistent quality, and one point of accountability for all your digital needs.

Our Team & Expertise

Charlie Daniels - Founder & Lead Developer

Digital Design Consultant, The Art Institutes Graduate

With 15+ years of experience in digital design and development, Charlie brings both technical expertise and business acumen to every project. His background spans custom development, user experience design, brand strategy, and digital marketing.

What clients say: “Charlie doesn’t just understand the technical side – he gets business. His recommendations have helped us grow revenue while simplifying our operations.”

Our Collaborative Network

While CMD Design maintains a lean core team, we work with a trusted network of specialists for specific project needs:

  • Content strategists for complex copywriting projects
  • Video production specialists for promotional and training content
  • E-commerce consultants for advanced online retail functionality
  • Marketing automation experts for sophisticated lead nurturing systems

This approach gives you access to deep expertise in every area while maintaining the personal relationships and direct communication you get from a boutique firm.

How We're Different

What Makes CMD Design Unique

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

Our Commitment to You

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.

We're Business Owners Who Understand Business Owners

We've walked in your shoes. We understand the pressure of making every marketing dollar count, the frustration of technical problems you can't solve yourself, and the need for partners who actually care about your success.