Custom web design & development.

Based in Toronto, Aura Design Studio designs and builds custom websites for businesses across Ontario and Canada. We bring the visual design and development together, shaping the pages, content and features around your business.

Discuss your project

What your project covers.

We agree on the details before quoting. Your proposal confirms the pages, features and handover included in your project.

Page structure and custom responsive design
Next.js and React development
Agreed forms, bookings and integrations
Page metadata and crawlable content
Domain and hosting setup
Source code and account handover

A website built around your business.

A service business needs a clear route from a visitor's first question to an enquiry. An artist needs space for their work. A commercial property business needs information that helps people evaluate a location. Those are different design problems, and they deserve different websites.

We start by understanding what you offer, who the site is for and what people need before they contact you. That informs the page structure, navigation, copy hierarchy and visual direction. Typography, imagery and interactions follow the content rather than forcing it into a template.

See the direction before the full build.

The first step is a conversation about your goals and a working mock-up you can explore on a live link. You can check the direction on your phone and share specific feedback. We then agree on the pages, features, price and timeline for the full project.

The responsive build considers small screens, readable text, clear navigation and accessible controls. Forms, bookings, payments and other integrations are included when agreed in your scope. At launch, we connect your domain and hosting and walk you through the finished site.

Custom code for the way you work.

We build with Next.js and React, including the responsive layouts, navigation and interactive features agreed for your project. An enquiry form needs a reliable delivery path. A booking flow needs clear availability and confirmation. A payment integration needs to connect the order journey to the gateway. We agree on that behaviour before the full build begins.

The important page content is available when the website is requested, with descriptive page titles and crawlable links. Accessible controls and sensible image handling support the experience across devices. This technical foundation helps discovery, while search visibility also depends on your content, business evidence and competition for each query.

Choosing the right kind of website.

Custom web design is a good fit when your brand, content or customer journey needs more flexibility than a standard theme offers. A simple website builder can be enough for a very small site you want to assemble yourself. If you need a store, an existing-site redesign or custom functionality, we scope those requirements before quoting.

Your design, source code and accounts are handed over in your name. You can manage the website after launch or arrange optional support. That ownership is part of the project, rather than a separate fee to unlock your files.

A few examples from our portfolio. Explore the projects to see our design and development in practice.

Your questions, answered.

Do you design websites for small businesses?

Yes. We work with small businesses and brands across Canada on custom websites. The scope can be a focused site or a larger build with bookings, payments and other agreed features.

How much does a custom website cost?

We quote a fixed fee after reviewing the pages, content and features you need. Send a project brief or book a conversation so we can give you a price for your scope.

Can we work together if my business is outside Toronto?

Yes. We work remotely with businesses across Ontario and Canada. Calls, mock-up reviews and handover can all happen online.

Will I own my website?

Yes. You receive the design, source code and accounts in your name at handover. Ongoing support is optional.

Which technologies do you use?

Our custom websites use Next.js and React. We choose the integrations and hosting setup around the requirements agreed for each project.

Can you add booking and payment features?

Yes. We can connect bookings, enquiry forms, Stripe, PayPal and other agreed integrations. We confirm the required behaviour and any third-party account costs in the scope.