Discovery & Brief
We start with a conversation. I learn about your business, your goals, your audience, and what success actually looks like. From that I put together a clear project brief — so we're aligned before a single line of code is written.
DigiTusk · est. 2024
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Felicitas ButtHood Famous ProjectsAldersM&H WellnessKim PsykologBrand Foundry
About DigiTusk
Our Story
Design and engineering, end to end.
Web design and development in Johannesburg, done properly.
Custom builds from Figma to production code — no templates, no page builders, no shortcuts.
Clients range from South African startups to growing businesses to international brands.
What's standing between your business and its next stage of growth?
You have a vision. My job is to build the technical and creative path to get there — and to be the only person you need to call to do it.
Services
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A great website solves a specific business problem.
At DigiTusk, we don't start with code. We start with a conversation.
Every project runs through a Design Engineering process — Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver. The upfront work means that when we build, we're not producing a website. We're engineering a strategic asset. I lead the process end to end, from business brief to production code.
How I work
The process.
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Strategy & Planning
I map out the site architecture, define the content structure, choose the right tech stack, and agree on a realistic timeline. You know exactly what is being built, in what order, and when to expect it.
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Design
The brief becomes a visual design in Figma — layouts, typography, colour, and interaction patterns. You review and give feedback before development begins. No surprises later.
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Development
I build the site with clean, performant code. Every component is crafted for speed, accessibility, and long-term maintainability. You follow along on a live preview link throughout.
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Review & Revisions
You get a dedicated revision window. I work through your feedback methodically and keep you updated at each pass until the site is exactly right.
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Launch
Once approved, I handle deployment — domain configuration, hosting, SSL, final performance checks. Your site goes live cleanly, with a full handover walkthrough.
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Post-Launch Support
The project ends at launch. The relationship doesn't. I offer ongoing maintenance covering security updates, content changes, performance monitoring, and anything else that comes up.
Portfolio
Selected work.
These projects represent the kind of work I take on: strategy-led websites that look premium, load fast, and convert with intention. South African businesses, international clients, growth-stage startups — every build balances design quality with practical outcomes.
Open any project to see the brief, the thinking, and the deliverables. If you're planning your next website and need someone who leads both design and development, this is the standard I bring to every engagement.
Reviews
What clients say.
Automotive Blog
“Working with Kono has been an absolute game-changer in our website development process! From the very first meeting, his energy and enthusiasm were contagious. It's rare to find someone who not only listens attentively but is also genuinely excited about your vision — and that's exactly what Kono brings to the table.”
Personal Brand Website
“Kono has a rare ability to translate a vague brief into something polished and precise. He asked exactly the right questions, pushed back where needed, and delivered a result that felt entirely mine. The attention to detail was exceptional throughout.”
Wellness Business Website
“Working with Kono was a wonderful experience. He has expertise that left us assured that he can deliver a website that will suit the needs of our wellness business. He is very passionate about his work.”
E-commerce Platform
“The brief was to make our online store feel as premium as our physical space. Kono nailed it. The checkout flow is smooth, the design is clean, and our conversion rate has improved noticeably since launch. Highly recommended.”
Review 1 of 4: Hood Famous Projects
FAQs
Frequent questions.
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It depends on what you need built. A professional business website typically starts from R15,000 to R25,000 for a well-structured multi-page site. Builds with custom integrations, booking systems, or web application functionality run higher. I don't publish fixed rates because no two projects are the same — book a free consultation and I'll give you an accurate quote based on what you actually need, not a ballpark that wastes both our time.
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It depends on what the project actually needs. Webflow is excellent for design-led sites that require a content management system without heavy custom development — it produces fast, clean output and I use it regularly for clients who want to manage their own content. Wix suits simpler, entry-level sites where budget is the main constraint. Custom Next.js development is the right choice when you need performance at scale, complex integrations, or a product that has to grow with your business. I'll tell you honestly which one fits your situation — and I won't upsell you into a custom build if Webflow would serve you better.
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Web design is the visual and experiential layer — layouts, typography, colour, and how a site feels to use. Web development is the technical layer — the code that makes it function, load fast, and connect to other systems. Most agencies separate these roles, which creates friction at the handoff. As a Design Engineer, I handle both: design in Figma, built in Next.js. Nothing gets lost in translation between the concept and the final product.
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POPIA compliance covers how you collect, store, and process personal data — contact forms, analytics, cookie usage, and third-party integrations all play a role. I build POPIA-aware websites by default: privacy policies, cookie notices, minimal data collection, and secure form handling are part of every standard build. If you have an existing site and are unsure about your compliance position, that's worth discussing before you launch or run any campaigns.
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Mobile-first means designing for how South Africans actually browse — the majority of local internet traffic is on mobile, often on variable data speeds and mid-range devices. It means the mobile layout is designed first, images are compressed and served correctly, JavaScript is lean, and the interface holds up on a smaller screen without compromise. Every build I ship is tested on real devices at real SA data speeds before it goes live.
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Yes, always. Every project starts with a Figma design phase before any code is written. You see the layouts, typography, components, and interactions before a single line of code is touched — and request changes at the lowest possible cost. Because I handle both design and development, the move from Figma to production is also cleaner: there's no interpretation gap between what was designed and what actually ships.
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Most projects are completed within four to eight weeks from the point when content and brand assets are ready. The biggest variable on the client side is how quickly feedback comes back. At the start of every project we agree on a realistic timeline together — and I hold to it.
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Yes — and I already do. I've worked with clients in Sweden and Germany, and the process is designed for remote collaboration from the start. Everything runs over video call, shared tools, and clear written briefs. The only thing we sort out in the first conversation is the timezone.