Boxcar Studio of Westland

Boxcar Studio of Westland is a web designer in Westland, MI. The firm operates as a boutique agency providing website design and development services to organizations throughout Michigan, the Midwest, and nationwide. It focuses primarily on building accessible websites for nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. The team designs and develops sites in-house from start to finish, prioritizing elegant interface design and strict adherence to accessibility standards. Every project follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, level AA, with rigorous testing that begins during the initial design and build phases and concludes with a final review before launch. The studio serves clients such as the University of Michigan, the University of Pennsylvania, and various injury science and prevention centers.

The studio is led by a small, dedicated team of designers, developers, and usability specialists who work directly with clients rather than through sales intermediaries. Lani Chisnell, Partner and Creative Director, leads information architecture and design efforts, holding a Master’s degree in Information and Library Science from the University of Michigan. T.J. Smith, Partner and Strategist, brings over two decades of professional experience in website architecture and graduated from Kettering University. Liza Wilde serves as Technical Lead and Project Manager, leading the development team from a technical perspective and working to architect sites and gather requirements. Andy Guzman leads the development team with an extensive background in usability testing and content management. The team’s approach involves phases of research and strategy, information architecture and prototyping, and visual design, ensuring that the final product aligns with the client’s brand, audience, and mission.

Boxcar Studio is located at 9057 Riverside Drive. The business holds a rating of 5.00 based on customer reviews. Client testimonials highlight the team’s organizational skills, creativity, and flexibility, noting their ability to understand specific organizational goals and provide practical, sustainable solutions that fit within budget and timeline constraints. The studio emphasizes open communication and a comprehensive understanding of each client’s brand and audience needs.

As a specialized web design firm in Westland, Boxcar Studio of Westland combines technical expertise with a focus on accessibility and social impact, serving the public good through its work with educational and nonprofit sectors.