Design First
TECH CONSULTINGTransforming Ideas into Digital Reality
Professional tech consulting services, led by Travis Dillard. From concept to deployment, we deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth.
Our Services
Comprehensive tech consulting solutions, to meet your business needs
Design UX/UI
Create intuitive and engaging user experiences, with modern design principles, user research, and interface optimization, for web and mobile applications.
Product Management
Strategic product planning, roadmap development, and feature prioritization, to maximize business value.
Project Management
Agile project management, team coordination, and delivery excellence, from planning to production.
Solutions Architecture
Design scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures that align with your business objectives.
DevOps Engineering
Streamline your development and deployment processes, with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
Full-Stack Development
End-to-end web and mobile application development, using modern frameworks and technologies.
About Travis Dillard
Hi, I'm Travis! With over 25 years of experience in technology consulting, I've worn many hats throughout the software development lifecycle. As founder of Design First, I started this business to help clients benefit from multi-role consolidation — saving both time and money.
I specialize in transforming complex technical challenges into elegant, user-friendly solutions. My comprehensive skill set spans the entire technology stack, from initial design concepts, through final deployment and ongoing maintenance.
Whether you need a complete digital transformation, a mobile application, or strategic technical guidance, I provide the full-stack expertise needed to bring your vision to life.
Featured Projects
Showcasing innovative applications and solutions we've built
Entering the Stream
Reiki & Meditation AppA comprehensive mobile application for transformational inner practice, featuring reiki sessions, guided meditation, and community connection, for well-being and spiritual awakening.
Key Features
- Interactive calendar for attending online sessions
- Guided meditation program with beautiful imagery
- User management and authentication system
- Community features, for connecting with other practitioners
- Comprehensive FAQ and support system
- Intuitive onboarding and user experience
Key Achievements
- Streamlined scheduling process, with notifications, increases attendance by 60%
- Integrated community support boosts client engagement and satisfaction
- Scalable serverless architecture handles growing user base
- Real-time synchronization across devices and platforms
- Robust security implementation, for user data protection
Technologies Used
Home to Home
Nonprofit Web ApplicationA compassionate web platform connecting pet owners who need to rehome their animals, with loving families seeking to adopt. By facilitating direct adoptions, Home to Home reduces shelter time and stress for pets, while ensuring they find suitable new homes.
Key Features
- Social media advertising boost system, with Stripe payment integration
- Pet verification system, increasing site-wide credibility and reducing spammers
- Interactive bio building, with Q&A-style suggestions and tagging system
- Advanced messaging system, with pagination and delivery status
- Comprehensive admin interface, with analytics and reporting
- Spam detection and reporting system, with enhanced security measures
Key Achievements
- Increased Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) by 300%
- Launched two major monetization features: Ads Boost and Verification systems
- Created right-sized architecture from 20+ tables and 150+ APIs, making them 100% faster and cheaper
- Significantly improved site stability and performance, through optimization
- Built scalable payment infrastructure, supporting multiple pricing tiers
- Delivered 200+ commits, with continuous platform improvements
Technologies Used
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