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Sites worth the descent. Graphics worth the stare.

Arklay builds cinematic, hand-crafted websites and scroll-stopping social graphics for brands that refuse to look like everyone else. One studio, from first sketch to launch.

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EST. ARKLAY
40°N · DESIGN DIVISION
01 — What We Forge

Two disciplines.
One obsessive studio.

Every project is treated like a small expedition: scoped carefully, built deliberately, and delivered without filler. No templates dressed up as custom work.

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Website Design & Build

Bespoke, responsive sites engineered to load fast, rank well, and feel alive. From a sharp one-page launch to a full multi-page experience with motion baked in.

  • Custom design — never a recycled theme
  • Fully responsive, mobile-first builds
  • Scroll & micro-interaction animation
  • On-page SEO & performance tuning
  • Hosting, domain & launch handled for you
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Social & Light Graphics

Thumb-stopping graphics that keep your feed consistent and on-brand — posts, stories, carousels, banners, and reusable templates you can run with yourself.

  • Platform-perfect post & story sets
  • Carousel & promo graphic design
  • Editable templates (Canva / Figma)
  • Profile, banner & cover artwork
  • Cohesive visual system across channels
02 — Specimens

A taste of the range.

Concept directions from the Arklay studio — the textures, moods, and motion languages your project could be cut from.

Crimson HospitalityWeb · Hotel
Verdant WellnessWeb · Brand
Ember Coffee Co.Social · Set
Monolith ArchitectsWeb · Studio
Nightshade RecordsSocial · Campaign
Pale Linen AtelierWeb · Shop

↳ Sample concept directions for presentation. Replace with your live client work as your portfolio grows.

03 — The Ascent

How a project climbs.

A clear four-stage route from first contact to launch day — no mystery, no scope creep, no vanishing acts.

STAGE 01
SURVEY

Survey

We map your goals, audience, and competitors. You get a clear scope, timeline, and fixed quote before anything starts.

STAGE 02
PLAN

Blueprint

Wireframes, structure, and a defined visual direction. We agree on the look and feel before a single pixel is polished.

STAGE 03
BUILD

Build

Design and development with motion crafted in. You see real progress and give feedback at clear review points.

STAGE 04
PEAK

Summit

Testing, optimization, and launch. We set up your hosting and domain, get you live, then stay on as your go-to for updates and support.

04 — Provisions

Pricing, in plain sight.

Honest starting points — no hidden fees, no "contact us for a quote" runaround. Final pricing is confirmed after the Survey stage based on your exact scope.

Foothill

The Landing

A single-page site that lands hard — perfect for launches, events, and lean businesses.

Starting at$100
  • One high-impact page
  • Mobile-responsive build
  • Contact form + socials
  • Basic SEO setup
  • 1 round of revisions
  • ~1–2 week turnaround
Choose Foothill
Most Chosen
Ridge

The Standard

A full multi-page site with custom design and motion — the workhorse for serious brands.

Starting at$240
  • Up to 5 custom pages
  • Bespoke design + animation
  • Hosting & domain setup included
  • On-page SEO & analytics
  • 3 rounds of revisions
  • 30 days post-launch support
Choose Ridge
Summit

The Flagship

A bespoke, no-compromise build with advanced interactions, integrations, and e-commerce.

Starting at$450
  • Unlimited pages in scope
  • Signature motion & interaction
  • Store / booking / integrations
  • Performance & accessibility pass
  • Unlimited revisions in scope
  • 90 days priority support
Choose Summit
Single

The Pack

A one-off set of graphics for a single platform — ideal for a campaign or a quick refresh.

One-time$75
  • 5 custom social graphics
  • One platform & format
  • On-brand to your colours/fonts
  • Source files included
  • 2 rounds of revisions
Order Pack
Best Value
Campaign

The Spread

A larger batch built around a theme or launch, plus reusable templates you can run yourself.

One-time$225
  • 15 custom graphics
  • Posts, stories & carousels
  • 2 editable templates
  • Multi-platform sizing
  • 3 rounds of revisions
Order Spread
Retainer

The Vista

An ongoing monthly partnership so your feed never goes quiet — predictable cost, priority queue.

$350/mo
  • 20 graphics each month
  • Story & highlight templates
  • Priority 48-hour turnarounds
  • Monthly content check-in
  • Rollover of 5 unused assets
Start Vista
Logo & Brand Mark+ $450

Original logo with usage files and variations.

Brand Kit+ $650

Colours, type, logo system & guidelines doc.

Copywriting+ $90 / page

Polished, on-message words for your site.

Care Plan$60 / mo

Hosting, content updates, backups & tweaks — we keep it running.

↳ Prices shown in USD as a suggested starting framework — adjust to your market, experience, and the value you deliver.

05 — The Name

Why "Arklay"?

Arklay is about high ground — a clear vantage point above the noise, where a brand can finally see where it's going and be seen doing it. Every project starts with that goal: lift you somewhere sharper, calmer, and more deliberate than where you started.

It's also a philosophy. Anyone can put a pretty face on a website. Arklay is about the architecture under it — the structure, the pacing, and the small mechanical details that make a site feel intentional and a brand feel inevitable.

We treat design like building something meant to last: every section considered, every path leading somewhere on purpose, and a few quiet surprises waiting for those who look closely.

100%
Custom Built
2
Disciplines
1
Obsessive Studio
06 — Field Notes

Before you commit.

No. Projects typically run on a 50% deposit to begin and 50% on completion before final files are handed over. Retainers are billed monthly in advance. Larger Summit builds can be split into milestone payments.

A Foothill landing page is usually 1–2 weeks. A Ridge site runs 3–5 weeks, and a Summit flagship 6–10 weeks depending on scope. Timelines are confirmed in writing at the Survey stage so there are no surprises.

Your site is hand-coded for speed and security rather than built on a bulky template platform — so there's no clunky dashboard to wrestle with. When something needs changing — new photos, copy, prices — you send it over and we handle it, usually within a day or two. Most clients keep a low-cost Care Plan so updates, hosting, and backups are always covered.

Absolutely — see the add-ons. We can craft an original logo, a complete brand kit, or fold branding directly into a website package. The Arklay mark itself was built in-house, hint hint.

Just a sense of your goals and any brand assets you already have. We handle the rest — strategy, structure, design, copy direction, and build. The clearer your goals, the sharper the result.

07 — Begin the Descent

Let's build
something
unforgettable.

Tell us where you want to go and we'll map the route. Expect a reply within one business day.

EMAIL — arklaywgs@protonmail.com SOCIAL — @arklaysolutions BASED — Greater St. Louis · Working Worldwide