Dot The i Studio is a senior web design studio based in Melbourne, Australia and Dunedin, New Zealand. It designs and builds bespoke websites and Webflow-Shopify stores for design-led businesses in health and wellness, food and beverage, and professional services.
Dot The i Studio is a senior web design studio founded in 2020, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia and an additional location in Dunedin, New Zealand. The studio is intentionally a two-person team, with co-founders Alec Wren (Strategy & Development) and Jamie Simpson (Design & Direction) handling all work directly from brief through to ongoing evolution. There are no account managers, junior handoffs, or outsourcing.
The studio's minimum project budget is $10,000 to $25,000, with an average hourly rate of $150. It has a team size listed as under 49, but operates as a focused two-person senior team. The studio has earned a 5.0 Google rating from 18 reviews, reflecting consistent client satisfaction.
Dot The i Studio offers a range of services including web design, web development, eCommerce development, UI/UX design, digital strategy, and graphic design. Its areas of expertise include low-code development (Webflow), UI/UX (interactive design and UX strategy), web design (B2B, landing pages, mobile-first, eCommerce), and eCommerce (Shopify). The studio builds bespoke websites and Webflow-Shopify stores for design-led businesses.
The studio serves industries such as food and beverage, wellness and fitness, health care, retail, design, restaurants, and hospitality. Client types include small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise or corporate organizations. Notable clients include MILKLAB, Active Health Riverina, and SEM Restaurant.
Google reviews consistently highlight the team's responsiveness, creativity, and technical skill. Clients describe the process as smooth and enjoyable, with outcomes that exceed expectations. Reviewers specifically commend the direct collaboration with Alec and Jamie and the studio's ability to convey brand messages effectively.
Portfolio examples include a $20K-$100K Webflow and Shopify digital ecosystem for MILKLAB, a $20K-$100K allied health Webflow build for Active Health Riverina, and a $5K-$20K Shopify homewares overhaul for Moi on George. Other projects include interior design portfolio websites, bilingual clinic websites, and editorial restaurant websites, with typical project durations of three to six months.
Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Senior two-person team ensures direct access to founders Alec and Jamie.
- Specializes in Webflow and Shopify with a focus on long-term website evolution.
- High Google rating of 5.0 from 18 reviews.
Client Review Analysis
Clients praise the team's responsiveness, creativity, and technical skill, with many highlighting the smooth process and outstanding results.