cliquestudios.com

# cliquestudios.com

> Hi, we're Clique Studios. We design and develop websites and platforms that will actually move the needle for your business. Experienced teams. More impact. Less boring.

## We design and develop websites and platforms that will actually move the needle for your business. Experienced teams. More impact. Less boring.

- [What you're working on is worth doing great.](https://cliquestudios.com/work): What you're working on is worth doing great. View our case studies from a few recent client launches we're proud of.
- [An Interdisciplinary Approach.](https://cliquestudios.com/approach): Our process weaves together content strategy, UX design, engineering, and marketing into a unified content experience. Learn how we approach web projects.
- [A creative, collaborative, thoughtful partner.](https://cliquestudios.com/about): We're a creative digital transformation business – strategists, designers & engineers working to build original, high-impact experiences. Learn more about us.
- [University](https://cliquestudios.com/university): Education is at the heart of Clique. Explore insights, guides, events, and curriculum projects in web, design, and strategy via Clique University.
- [A whole creative agency in your inbox](https://cliquestudios.com/open-tabs): Open Tabs: a weekly newsletter from Clique Studios delivering reliable creative inspiration, insights, and ideas for marketers and makers.
- [Hello!](https://cliquestudios.com/careers): We're seeking genuine, creative people to help us grow. View careers at Clique Studios—where work meets values, growth, and impact.
- [Talk to a real person.](https://cliquestudios.com/contact): Talk to a real person at Clique Studios. Reach out to our designers, strategists, or engineers – someone will respond within 24 hours.
- [Privacy Policy](https://cliquestudios.com/privacy-policy): Read Clique Studios' Privacy Policy. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information across our digital platforms and services.
- [Client Website Support](https://cliquestudios.com/support): Get website support from Clique Studios. Existing clients can request updates, fixes, or urgent help for critical site issues anytime.

## /clique-university

- [RFP: The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Request for Proposal](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/rfp-request-for-proposal)
- [Rapid Impact Projects: How to Save Time and Budget, and Still End Up With the Site of Your Dreams](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/rapid-impact-projects)
- [Accessibility: A Brief 6,000 Word Introduction](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/accessibility)
- [Meet Hannah Shanker, Our New Digital Project Manager](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-hannah-shanker-our-new-digital-project-manager)
- [How We Turned The Northwestern Bienen School of Music's Website Into Its Greatest Recruitment Tool](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/making-a-university-website-stand-out)
- [Remote Workshops: Tools, Tips, and Good Habits for Brainstorming with a Virtual Team](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/remote-workshops)
- [Challenges and Trends in Higher Education Marketing: How to Navigate Bureaucracy, Align Teams, and Improve Engagement](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/higher-education-marketing-trends)
- [The Ultimate Guide to Redesigning Your Website](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/the-ultimate-guide-to-redesigning-your-website)
- [The Art of Showing, Not Telling: Going Beyond the Paywall](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/beyond-the-paywall)
- [Hiring a Web Design Agency in Chicago: 10 Key Questions](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/hiring-a-web-design-agency-in-chicago-10-key-questions)
- [Designing for Success: How Smart Web Design Can Skyrocket Your Conversions](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/designing-for-success-how-smart-web-design-can-skyrocket-your-conversions)
- [The Future of Web Design in Chicago](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/the-future-of-web-design-in-chicago)
- [How Chicago Web Design Agencies Are Helping Startups](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/how-chicago-web-design-agencies-are-helping-startups)
- [How A Redesigned Website Helped New York State Bar Association Better Serve Their Members](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/nysba-case-study)
- [Designing Healthcare Websites to Enhance the Patient Experience](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/healthcare-website-design)
- [Building the Best Association Websites to Grow and Support Your Members](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/best-associations-websites)
- [Designing SaaS Websites That Compete and Convert](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/saas-website-design)
- [Building Custom Websites for the Customer (Because They're Always Right)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/hospitality-website-design)
- [Venture Capital Web Design for Visionary Investors](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/venture-capital-website-design)
- [We ❤ Small Business Website Design](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/small-business-website-design)
- [Sell More With Custom E-Commerce Web Design](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/ecommerce-web-design)
- [Building Things for People Who Build Things](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/real-estate-website-design)
- [We're a Tech Company. We Build Websites. We Build Tech Company Websites.](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/tech-website-design)
- [Legal Website Designs That Do Your Law Firm Justice](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/legal-website-design)
- [Building Good Websites for Do-Gooders](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/nonprofit-website-design)
- [Meet Matt Czencz, Our New Full-stack Engineer](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-matt-czencz)
- [Meet Katie Krzizike, Our New Bookkeeper](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-katie-krzizike)
- [Meet Angel Castillo, Our New Backend Engineer](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-angel-castillo)
- [Open Tabs - Meet the Authors!](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/open-tabs-meet-the-authors)
- [Meet Ashley Binz, Our New Digital Project Manager](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-ashley-binz)
- [Meet Regina Sherman, Our New Engineering Intern](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-regina-sherman)
- [Meet Aly Raden, Our New Digital Communications Strategist](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-aly-raden)
- [Meet Seriah Ohlwine, Our New Project Manager](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-seriah-ohlwine-our-new-project-manager)
- [Meet Austin Golownia, Our Design Lead](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-austin-golownia)
- [Meet Amy Bremer, Our People Operations Manager](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/amy-bremer)
- [Meet Kwame Lovell, Our New UX Strategist](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/kwame-lovell)
- [Meet Jorge Velez, Our New Project Manager](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/jorge-velez)
- [Meet Mia, Our New Senior Designer](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-mia-our-new-senior-designer)
- [Meet Our Newest Project Manager, Lauren Biolsi](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/lauren-biolsi)
- [Meet Michaela Milesi, Our New Client Success & Project Manager](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/michaela-milesi)
- [Events, Exhibits, and Art: How Our Clients, Partners, and Communities Are Celebrating Black History Month in 2021](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/black-history-month-2021)
- [What We're Doing](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/what-were-doing)
- [Introducing The Partnership Project](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/introducing-the-partnership-project)
- [2019: Our Year in Review](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/2019-year-in-review)
- [Studios: Where the Next Decade of Our Work Will be Done](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/studios-where-the-next-decade-of-our-work-will-be-done)
- [Creative Monthly Challenges: Using Experimentation to Find Inspiration](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/creative-monthly-challenges)
- [The Pros & Cons of CMS Options for a Website Redesign](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/the-pros-cons-of-cms-options-for-a-website-redesign)
- [About Derek Nelson](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/derek-nelson)
- [Meet Our Junior Designer, Megan!](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/megan-brabham)
- [What is a Mockup? (+How to Create a Mockup in 2022)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/mockups)
- [SEO and You: How All Teams Can Contribute to Search Engine Optimization Success](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/seo-and-you)
- [Creative Problem Solving](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/creative-problem-solving)
- [Everyday SEO Challenges and How to Solve Them](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/seo-challenges-of-everyday-marketers)
- [15 Product Marketing Books to Add to Your Reading List [2022]](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/product-marketing-books)
- [Ignore These 13 Web Design Standards At Your Own Peril (2022 & Beyond)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/web-design-standards)
- [How to SEO: A Beginner's Guide to Search Engine Optimization](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/a-beginners-guide-to-seo)
- [How to Choose the Best Chicago Web Design Agency](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/how-to-choose-the-best-chicago-web-design-agency)
- [The Cost of Web Design in Chicago](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/cost-of-web-design-in-chicago)
- [Maximizing ROI with a Chicago Web Design Agency](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/maximizing-roi-with-a-chicago-web-design-agency)
- [Top Web Design Agency Chicago](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/top-web-design-agency-chicago)
- [How to Make Your Business Partnerships Work for You](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/how-to-make-your-company-partnerships-work-for-you)
- [Please Don't Sell Me This Pen: How To Have Authentic Professional Conversations](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/please-dont-sell-me-this-pen)
- [Strengthen Your Site: Making a Case for a Website Redesign](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/website-redesign)
- [Meet Keymoni Sakil-Slack, Our New Design Intern](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/meet-keymoni-sakil-slack)
- [Web Design is a Millennial: The History of Web Design (1989-2022)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/history-web-design)
- [On Apprenticeship: Ideas Confirmed, Challenged or Totally New](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/software-apprenticeship)
- [Clique's Apprenticeship Program: Benefits, Risks, Challenges, and 4 Key Learnings From Our 3-Month Program](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/software-apprentice-programs-4-things-we-learned)
- [About Ted Novak](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/ted-novak)
- [Our Three Values, and How We Embed Them Into Our Work](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/implementing-our-three-values)
- [Meet Our New Engineer, Nick Makris](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/nick-makris)
- [Meet Our New Design Intern, Paul Chou](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/paul-chou)
- [Meet Our New Customer Success Manager, Samantha Michelau](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/samantha-michelau)
- [First Fridays: How a Monthly Tradition Unites Our Team](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/first-fridays)
- [Meet Our New Engineer, Chris Boren](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/chris-boren)
- [Meet Our New Project Manager, Daniel Nelson](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/daniel-nelson)
- [Meet Our New Design Intern, Janina Boyle](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/janina-boyle)
- [Clique 2017: Our Year in Review](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/clique-2017-year-review)
- [Meet Our New Engineering Intern, Michael Hernandez](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/michael-hernandez)
- [Meet Our New Engineer, Justin Hughes](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/justin-hughes)
- [Meet Our New Junior Project Manager, Jennifer Kinkade](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/jennifer-kinkade)
- [Meet Our New Designer, Emma Foley](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/emma-foley)
- [In Conversation: How to Approach, Design, and Tell a Story with Data Visualization](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/design-story-data-visualization)
- [5 Ways Your Website Can Improve Your Charity Navigator Score](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/charity-navigator-website-ranking)
- [Good Edits: A Quick Guide to Giving Actionable Writing Feedback](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/giving-writing-feedback)
- [Business Unusual Virtual Conference 2020 Recap](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/business-unusual-recap-2020)
- [Two Accessibility Tools to Add to Your Front-End Checklist](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/accessibility-tools-front-end)
- [6 Digital Challenges and Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/hbcu-digital-marketing)
- [The 9 Best Healthcare Websites, According to Digital Designers & Strategists](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/the-9-best-healthcare-websites-according-to-digital-designers-strategists)
- [How to Deliver an Accessible and Inclusive Remote Presentation](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/accessible-inclusive-remote-presentation)
- [20+ Web Design Statistics You'll Need to Create the Perfect Website for 2022](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/web-design-statistics)
- [What is Wireframing? (+How to Create a Wireframe in 2022)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/wireframing)
- [A Guide to Healthcare Marketing: Common Mistakes and Successful Strategies](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/healthcare-marketing)
- [How to Write Better: 12 Tips From 12 Professional Writers](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/how-to-write-better)
- [Google's Major Page Experience Update, and How it Affects You](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/google-page-experience-update)
- [22 Best Wireframing Tools for UX/UI Designers for 2022](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/wireframing-tools)
- [11 Best Forever Free Wireframing Tools for Designers (2022)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/free-wireframing-tools)
- [In Conversation: On Giving Feedback, Being Vulnerable, and Adopting an Amateur's Mindset](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/in-conversation-feedback)
- [In Conversation: Timing Conversations, Delivering Bad News, and Being a Communication Chameleon](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/in-conversation-communication)
- [18 Free SEO Tools (And 3 Paid Tools) We Actually Use](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/free-seo-tools)
- [137 Water Cooler Topics: Stay Connected While Working Remotely](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/remote-water-cooler-topics)
- [7 Product Marketing Examples that Prove Perfect Positioning = Lifelong Fans](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/product-marketing-examples)
- [Data Visualization Mistakes: Tips for Clearly Presenting Your Findings](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/data-visualization-mistakes)
- [A Fast, Lightweight, Collaborative Process for Naming Your New Thing](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/name-your-brand)
- [How to Tell a Compelling Story with Digital Data Visualization](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/digital-data-visualization)
- [5 Questions to Assess the Status of Your Messaging Strategy](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/messaging-strategy-questions)
- [How Clique helped the American Osteopathic Association Increase Conversions by 54%](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/american-osteopathic-association-case-study)
- [10 Association Websites That Blow Us Away](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/10-association-websites-that-blow-us-away)
- [The Advantages (and Disadvantages) of Building Apps with Ionic](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/advantages-and-disadvantages-ionic)
- [6 Unconventional Ways to Increase Your Association Membership](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/6-unconventional-ways-to-increase-your-association-membership)
- [The 7 Key Stages of Every Web Design Process](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/web-design-process)
- [Fresh Ideas to Drive New Members to Your Association (And Keep Them There)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/membership-drive-ideas)
- [What is Web Design? A Battle Guide for Non-Designers](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/what-is-web-design)
- [Wireframes vs. Mockups: What's the Difference?](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/wireframes-vs-mockups)
- [7 Product Marketing Skills You Need to Develop](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/product-marketing-skills)
- [What Is Responsive Web Design & How Does It Work?](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/responsive-web-design)
- [Designing a Website Footer? Here's 10+ Examples of Best Practices](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/website-footer)
- [7 Essential Product Marketing Interview Questions to Ask Candidates](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/product-marketing-interview-questions)
- [11 Web Design Tips to Create a Website Your Target Customer Loves](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/web-design-tips)
- [What is Product Marketing? (The Simple Answer)](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/what-is-product-marketing)
- [Student Recruitment: How to Find Prospective Students for Your College](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/student-recruitment)
- [Higher Education Marketing: Solve These 3 Huge Challenges](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/higher-education-marketing)
- [How to Improve Student Retention With a Digital Experience](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/improve-student-retention)
- [Personalized Marketing 2.0: A Smart Marketer's Guide](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/personalized-marketing)
- [5 Ways to Boost Your Marketing Productivity](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/marketing-productivity)
- [How Clique Helped Northwestern Improve International Student Recruitment](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/northwestern-improve-international-student-recruitment)
- [A Few Things Marketers Should Know About Accessibility Before Redesigning a University Website](https://cliquestudios.com/clique-university/accessible-university-web-design)

## University

- [University](https://cliquestudios.com/university/launches): Education is at the heart of Clique. Explore insights, guides, events, and curriculum projects in web, design, and strategy via Clique University.
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## What you're working on is worth doing great.

- [Build something worldwide.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/mcdonalds-worldwide): Partnering with Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, Clique Studios crafted a modern, responsive Drupal 8 site featuring accessible design, seamless ticketing and rich multimedia.
- [Build something historic.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/wheeler-opera-house): We reimagined Wheeler Opera House's brand and website – honoring its legacy while inviting new audiences. Discover our role in their digital transformation.
- [Build something that delivers.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/go-grocer): We built the Go Grocer ecommerce app platform – combining seamless UI/UX, robust engineering, and scalable architecture to power online grocery shopping.
- [Build something prestigious.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/northwestern-university): Partnering with Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, Clique Studios crafted a modern, responsive Drupal 8 site featuring accessible design, seamless ticketing and rich multimedia.
- [Build something that wins.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/usav): We helped USA Volleyball build a modern, inspiring digital platform to engage athletes, fans, and communities – with strategy, design, custom development, and content.
- [Build something iconic.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/red-rocks-amphitheater): We partnered with Red Rocks Amphitheatre to craft a bold digital identity, integrate eCommerce, and build a platform that captures the legendary venue.
- [Build something hopeful.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/envisioning-justice): Envisioning Justice is a social impact digital exhibit exploring equity and representation through immersive storytelling, design, and technology.
- [Build something meaningful.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/naa): We helped the National Aphasia Association, a nonprofit healthcare organization, build an accessible, user-friendly site for people with aphasia and caregivers.
- [Build something newsworthy.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/loyola-today): Loyola Today is an education-focused digital content hub for Loyola University – centralizing news, stories, and media in a modern platform.
- [Build something for all.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/ifanca): We built a modern, accessible website for IFANCA, a nonprofit halal certification authority, to communicate credible halal standards and resources.
- [Build something elevated.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/mile-high-trail): We partnered with Mile High Trail to create an immersive digital experience for this outdoor venue – highlighting routes, events, and visitor engagement.
- [Build something legendary.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/apollo): We partnered with the Apollo Theater – an iconic, nonprofit performing arts venue rooted in Black culture – to modernize their digital presence with bold design & immersive storytelling.
- [Build something for the city.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/denver-public-art): We built an interactive web app for Denver Public Art to help residents and visitors explore the city's public art collection – mapping, accessibility, engagement.
- [Build something unlike anything.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/park-west): Park West is an iconic Chicago venue – we redesigned their website to highlight their history, versatility, and event capabilities with bold design and interactivity.
- [Build something together.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/american-osteopathic-association): We partnered with the American Osteopathic Association— a healthcare professional nonprofit – to create a unified, member-centric web platform across 27 board sites.
- [Build something educational.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/northwestern-path): Northwestern PATH is a higher education digital learning platform for engineering students – designed to support goal-setting, reflection, and engagement.
- [Build something hopeful.](https://cliquestudios.com/work/cancer-research-foundation): We redesigned the Cancer Research Foundation's website to inspire action, improve donation flow, and strengthen its nonprofit healthcare mission of funding bold cancer research.