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Honolulu Web Design
web AI Design Studio knows that web sites do indeed fit inside a box. However, we believe that web design requires thinking outside the box. We follow the less is more theory and a Zen-like design philosophy that is sophisticated, fresh and modern with a practical approach for our Hawaii market.
Our offices are located in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii
For a web design quote call Brian Kossen at
808.386.9927
full list of web design services
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aerial surf photo of "Kaiser Bowls", Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii by Brian Kossen, courtesy Big Bamboo Stock Photography
PORTFOLIO - Newly designed web sites
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Sandwich Isles Realty
AI Design Studio recently designed this web site for a Honolulu based real estate firm featuring high-end real estate listings and vacation rentals. We created an extensive Content Management System (CMS) allowing the firm's agents to update property listings including photos, virtual tours, maps and pdf downloads. We took original photography of the neighborhoods where the firm lists properties as well as writing copy for the area guide. The homepage features an opening slide show sequence of properties written in XML allowing for easy updating of each frame/property listing. We have now entered into the 2nd phase of the project providing continuing maintenance and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for top placement.
visit: www.sandislehawaii.com

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Hawaii Reverse Mortage
AI Design Studio recently designed this web site for Hawaii Reverse Mortgage Specialist whow office is in the lobby of Nauru Tower. I took the photos of the tower from Ala Moana Park and they serve a two-fold purpose; an iconic tower that is easily identifiable to residents as well as the real estate relationship of the business.
visit: www.mortgagehawaiillc.com

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Waialae Iki 5 Community Association
AI Design Studio recently designed this website for a community assoction.
visit: www.waialaeiki5.com

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Hunakai HI Performance
AI Design Studio recently designed this website for a beach volleyball trainer. I photographed a training session at the court and the photography really sets the mood of the entire design by placing the center of the action throughout the pages of the website. The photo page includes a pop-up slideshow. A sand background image places the design in context while providing a frame the pages.
visit: www.hunakaihiperformance.com

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Post Street Dental
AI Design Studio recently designed this web site for a San Francisco based dentist. We used stock photos of smiling folks and scenic shots of the city as well as a few original scenic photos that the web designer took. We also illustrated original artwork of the bridge, skyline and sun rays at the top of each page placing the web site in geographical context as well as emphasizing a 'clean/bright' feel. In addition the green and blue bars represent the hills and bay of San Francisco while the bar below the photos provides a subtle hint of a smile. Fun, bright and modern colors accent crisp white pages presenting an overall clean theme to the design.
visit: www.poststreetdental.com


More web designs by AI Design Studio

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PIMPAC - Pacific Islands Marine Protected Areas Community
AI Design Studio recently designed this website for a Honolulu-based conservation group. Stunning photography of each Pacific Island is by prominently displayed on each page. We designed a wave motif for the navigation area while aqua marine colors are used throughout. A Content Management System (CMS) gives the client flexibility to edit content and add and delete pages and navigation drop-down menus on the fly. We also finished a rough of the logo provided by the client.
visit: www.pimpac.org

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Cabana Vacation Rentals
AI Design Studio designed this website for Waikiki Vacation Rentals unit. Bright, modern colors and large, crisp text were used in the design. We photographed the property inside and out as well as the surrounding scenic photography to emphasize the buildings proximity to Waikiki beach.
visit: www.cabanavacationrentals.com

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Price Busters Hawaii
AI Design Studio recently redesigned this website for a local discount retailer. The design is based off the companies new logo and the 'fun' theme of the stores. A Content Management System allows the client to update holiday sales via a browser with login feature giving the client complete flexibility to make changes. We also built an online employment application system allowing applicants to submit online. The company went from taking fax and mail-in applications to accepting over 100 online applications within the first week the system was in operation.
visit: www.pricebustershawaii.com

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Air Conditioning Hawaii
AI Design Studio recently designed this website for a Honolulu based air conditioning company. Stock photography was chosen to present a 'cool' feel and we created the original artwork swirl pattern to denote the same feel. This website consists of just a single page making navigation a breeze.
visit: www.airconditioninghawaii.com

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Peace Bridge
AI Design Studio recently designed this website pro bono for a local non-profit that benefits an orphanage in Japan. In the past we have donated our time to photograph events for them. The design is meant to reflect the 60 year history of the organization and it's close ties to the U.S. Army’s 27th Infantry Regiment of Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. Historic photos stand next to contemporary images and a peaceful white design was employed.
visit: www.wolfhounds-peacebridge.org

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Michael Bradley Massage
AI Design Studio designed this website for a Honolulu based massage therapist taking original photography specifically for this design to provide a sense of calm and serenity in relation to the services provided.
visit: www.mikemassage.com

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Barker Kappelle Construction
AI Design Studio recently designed this website matching the building contractor theme using brown and orange colors and photography. An opening Flash animation sequence reveals the company logo, framing photo and finished product. Comprised of just a few pages, large clean text makes for easy navigation. We also branded the company designing logo, business cards, brochure, postcards, truck magnets and T-shirts.
visit: www.buildhawaii.org

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HPC Foods Ltd.
AI Design Studio recently redesigned this website for the original Honolulu Poi Company. To show each phase of the company's operations we extensively photographed taro plantation and food processing facilities in a photojournalistic style. We also illustrated original artwork depicting taro fields, mountain and sun, setting the stage for a Hawaiian Islands feel to the design. We built a Content Management System (CMS) allowing the client to edit content and add and delete pages and navigation drop-down menus on the fly.
visit: www.hpcfoods.com

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Place. A Design Atelier by Philpotts
We designed this website by illustrating original artwork of swirls and squares in an organic relationship to the photos provided by the client. This table-top boutique provided the theme of a hip and fresh design. A user-friendly Content Management System allows the client to edit content via a browser with login feature giving the client complete flexibility to make changes.

visit: www.placehawaii.com

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Pacific Mana
AI Design Studio developed this website for an architecture and interior design firm operating in Hawaii and California. Each page was uniquely designed and showcases the philosophy and portfolio of the firm. Being designers themselves the clients were heavily involved in the creative process and helped push the boundaries of the web design making this a very unique design.
visit: www.pacificmana.com

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Washington Place Foundation
AI Design Studio designed this website for the historic Governor's Mansion in downtown Honolulu. We photographed the building's architecture and interior using the images throughout the website to establish a sense of place. Clean white space add an elegant feel top the design while parchment paper places the design within its historical context. A user-friendly Content Management System (CMS) client complete flexibility to to edit content via a browser with login feature.
visit: www.washingtonplacefoundation.org

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1966 Volkswagen MicroBus
AI Design Studio recently designed this website for a classic 1966 Volkswagen MicroBus rental vehicle in Honolulu. A simple design was employed that is hip and modern yet a throwback to the vintage roots of this classic vehicle. In addition we illustrated the cartoon drawing of the bus which is also used on business cards which we also designed.
visit: www.6t6vwbus.com

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Pacific Rim Capital Growth
AI Design Studio recently designed this website for a real estate investment firm. A strong professional business presence was achieved yet the design retains an elegance and simplicity in matching the Pacific motif. We also designed logos and business cards for the extended family of the company
visit: www.pacificrimcapitalgrowth.com

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Foton Hawaii
AI Design Studio designed this website for the premier Hawaii Profoto strobe lighting rental house. We built a Content Management System allowing the client to update photo equipment.
visit: www.fotonhawaii.com

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Hawaii Vacation Coupons
AI Design Studio designed this website for Honolulu Publishing's Vacation e-Coupon program. We built a custom shopping cart e-commence site with a Content Management System (CMS) allowing for easy updating. We also set up Google AdSense and AdWords program for the company to generate revenue and clicks.
visit: www.hawaiivacationcoupons.com

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Big Bamboo Stock Photography
Featuring hawaii stock photos Big Bamboo is Honolulu based photo agency. A black page design showcases the photography. A Content Management System (CMS) allows image upload and keywording as well as pricing changes and a custom shopping cart was built for e-commerce capabilities.
visit: www.bigbamboostock.com

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FX Productions
AI Design Studio provided this still photo production company with an internationally sophisticated web design. White space and minimal graphics emphasize the striking magazine photography content. The opening ocean photo provides a serene sense of place for the Hawaii based firm. A Content Management System (CMS) gives the client flexibility to edit content at their leisure.
visit: www.fx-group.com

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Davis Levin Livingston
AI Design Studio redesigned website for this law firm opens with a Flash animation featuring headlines of prominent cases moving across photography of Honolulu's historic architecture and the firms own offices. The images and color scheme of the site provide a strong backdrop to the content. Extensive drop-down menus connect to numerous pages.
visit: www.davislevin.com

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Grande Law Offices
A clean design with space and large text emphasize this law firm while easy to navigate links direct the user around the website. Honolulu's Judiciary building, Ali`i Palace, provides a theme of strength to the design.
visit: www.grandelawoffices.com

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HIES Inc. Hawaii International Environmental Services Inc.
AI Design Studio designed and developed web site using Hawaii stock photos from Bigbamboostock.com propelling the environmental theme of the design. Large easy to navigate links and photo animations of nature photography provide a clean and elegant design.
visit: www.hiesinc.com

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Abraham Latham
AI Design Studio built this site for a Honolulu based prop & set design stylist. An internationally sophisticated design features just a homepage and a pop-up window showing portfolio samples. We developed meta tag data for top search engine placement.
visit: www.abrahamlatham.com

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Harper Car and Truck Rental
AI Design Studio designed this website for a Big Island specialty vehicle rental company years ago and they remain one our longest serving clients. We recently gave the site a fresh new redesign and took new photos of the islands beautiful scenery to provide a sense of exploring the island including an amazing trip driving a 4wd to the top of 14,000 ft Mauna Kea. A secure reservations page provides rental bookings.
visit: www.harpershawaii.com

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Barrel House Vineyards
AI Design Studio designed this website for a Sonoma County vacation rental. Wine-related stock photography add flavor and a sense of place to this property located on a private vineyard. Clean white space and easy navigation guide the visitor through the website.
visit: www.barrelhousevinyards.com

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PACT Hawaii
AI Design Studio designed this site which features a homepage animation with black and white photos fading to others. Extensive navigation was created directing users to the many program pages.
visit: www.pacthawaii.org

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Do The Hula
AI Design Studio designed this website for a local T-shirt company featuring the artwork used on the shirts. Character profiles were reared adding to fun atmosphere of the theme. Music by the artists own band plays throughout the site. A Content Management System allows the client to edit content using a browser with a login feature. A custom shopping cart was built for full-service e-commerce capabilities.
visit: www.dothehula.com

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Olamana Orchids
AI Design Studio designed this website with clean white space emphasizing the colorful orchids raised by this Hawaii-based orchid farm. A user-friendly Content Management System allows the client to edit content using a browser with a login feature giving the client complete flexibility to make changes. A custom shopping cart was built for full-service commerce capabilities.
visit: www.orchidshi.com

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7107 Pilaa Place
AI Design Studio designed this website for a private real estate listing. We photographed the house and built a simple yet elegant website depicting the property in it's context. A slideshow of photos runs on the homepage.
visit: www.7107pilaaplace.com

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Waikiki Plantation Spa
AI Design Studio redesigned this website building extensive drop-down menus serving to direct users to different pages. Japanese Translation was also provided.
visit: www.waikikiplantationspa.com


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Diamond View Condo
AI Design Studio designed this website for a condo rental property on Waikiki's exclusive Gold Coast. We took all the photography including majestic shot of Diamond Head taken from the condo and an aerial shot of the building taken from a helicopter. We also took interior photographs with lighting and illustrated a blueprint layout of the interior.
visit: www.diamondviewcondo.com

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Palm Canyon Villa
AI Design Studio designed this website for a Palm Springs luxury rental property. Photos of the house provided the artwork and an elegant font was chosen for the title. A simple reservations form allows for bookings.
visit: www.palmcanyonvilla.com


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Villa Vespera
AI Design Studio designed this website for a Palm Springs luxury rental property. Photos of the house provided the artwork and an elegant font was chosen for the title. A simple reservations form allows for bookings.
visit: www.villavespera.com

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Gregory Ellis Artist
AI Design Studio designed this site for local artist Gregory Ellis. Clean white space emphasizes the artwork, viewable in a slide show pop-up window.
visit: www.gregoryellis.com

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Dubin Marketing Inc.
AI Design Studio did not design this site but we did provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services for this Arizona and Hawaii based marketing firm.
visit: www.dubinmarketing.com

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Hawaii Kai Corporation
AI Design Studio did not design this site but we did provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services for this Hawaii based gourmet Hawaiian sea salt company.
visit: www.hawaiikaico.com

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
AI Design Studio did not design this site but we did provide Search Engine Optimization (SOE) services for this Hawaii helicopter tour company.
visit: www.bluehawaiian.com

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Concierge Guide Oahu
AI Design Studio provided SEO Search Engine Optimization services for this Oahu based activities company.
visit: www.alohaconcierge.com

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Brian Kossen Photographer
This is my personal photography portfolio website featuring images from Hawaii and around the world, comercial and otherwise. Black space serves to isolate the graphic detail of the images and large clean type defines easy navigation.
visit: www.briankossen.com


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AI Design Studio History & Philosophy

The genesis of AI Design Studio really began the moment I could hold a crayon in my hand and learned that by moving it around on just about any surface I could create stuff out of thin air. The idea for a Design Studio began while studying Commercial Art and Advertising Design in high school. After university studies in Technical Illustration and Product Design and a career in Technical Communication Design my travels brought me to Hawaii where AI Design Studio continues today as one of Honolulu's premier Web Design Studios.

I believe in a balanced philosophy of organization and a Zen-like approach of keeping things simple, clean and concise.

Your website is your portal to the world—business card, brochure, billboard—and the face of your business. Today a potential customer will first seek out your services online and will make a determination based on your website within the first few seconds. The phrase "You only get one chance to make a first impression" could never be more true when it comes to a professional website.

AI Design Studio believes in building and maintaining long term relationships with our clients and guiding the growth of your online presence as your business grows and as the technology of the wired world progresses.


Our offices are located in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii.
For a web design quote call Brian Kossen at
808.386.9927




Our Approach
is to make your website look as professional of possible and to reflect your business accurately. Your website should look as just as good if not better than the competition and my goal is to give you the best online presence in your market. I am a designer first and foremost and I specialize in choosing the correct combination of color scheme, photography, content and original illustration. I head up a small team consisting of a designer, programmer and writer offering a full range of services. We build high-end, stylishly designed websites utilizing the latest techniques.


Web Design Services:

- Web Standards Compliant CSS
- Search Engine Optimization
- Hosting and Domain Name Registration
- Content Management Systems
- Graphic Design
- Website Photography


Website Photography
A picture tells a thousand words. I believe that great photography makes a website stand head-and-shoulders above the competition so I center my entire design philosophy around this simple concept. Being photographer I have shot much of the photography you see on our clients websites. I can shoot your location and business as well as round out your design with beautiful scenics shots of Hawaii. I can also find suitable stock photography from other sources.
visit these example of clients websites for which I have photographed:

www.hunakaihiperformance.com
www.hpcfoods.com
www.buildhawaii.org
www.davislevin.com
www.hiesinc.com
www.cabanavacationrentals.com
www.harpershawaii.com
www.washingtonplacefoundation.org

Navigation
Website Navigation is the key to an efficiently designed website and determines how easily folks find out about your services. I design navigation with the objective of directing folks smoothly around your site.


Content Management Systems (CMS)
We build custom Content Management Systems that allow you to update text and images and add and delete pages using a browser with a secure login.
With CSS driven navigation menus you can create multiple pages on the fly adding and deleting as your business grows.

We do not use open-source
templates—we build your database from scratch using the latest version of PHP w/mySQL ensuring your website utilizes the most recent techniques and security features and is easily configured for SEO.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
One of our specialties includes attaining top search engine placement results for your website. In our unique Hawaii market we consistently place our clients websites at the top of Google and search engine rankings. We also have a firm grasp of the social networking standards that are shaping SEO.
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Web Standards Compliant CSS
We practice Web Standard Compliant CSS by building cross-browser compatible CSS websites.

Web Site Portability
As hand held devices proliferate, your website is reached by a larger audience. We build your website to reshape the content to fit media such as PDA and iPhone making for easy cell phone browsing and allowing more potential customers to find you.


Hosting and Domain Name Registration
I'll assist you in registering your domain and setting up a hosting account with affordable and reliable services.

Graphic Design

In addition to creating original illustration elements to web designs I also design logos, business cards, brochures, magnets, T-shirts, etc. I can create a branding campaign to seamlessly match the design of your website and promotional materials.
examples:

Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC
Pac Rim Property

Printing Your Materials
I have long-term relationships with experienced, reliable and cost effective local printers to print high-end design work quickly & affordably, while keeping the work in Hawaii.

Flash Animation
While we do not design Flash-based websites, we do create Flash animation sequences to enhance the design of your website. visit these examples:

www.buildhawaii.org
www.davislevin.com
www.hiesinc.com



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