Digital Consulting for Higher Education in Seattle
Seattle and Pacific Northwest universities face unique digital challenges: competing for out-of-state students while serving diverse local populations, maintaining academic tradition while embracing innovation, and coordinating web governance across dozens of departments with distinct needs. Stoneberg Design specializes in higher education digital transformation, from flagship university redesigns to specialized graduate program launches.
Your prospective students expect mobile-first experiences and instant access to program information. Your faculty need tools to showcase research and manage course materials. Your advancement team requires integrated giving platforms. Your accessibility office demands WCAG compliance. We build web properties that serve all these stakeholders while respecting the governance complexities inherent to academic institutions.
Whether you're a research university managing hundreds of program sites, a community college focused on workforce development, or a private institution differentiating in a competitive market, we understand higher education's unique constraints: budget cycles, committee approval processes, diverse technical literacy among content contributors, and the critical importance of accessibility for educational equity.
Enrollment Optimization
Program pages and application flows designed to convert prospective students across traditional and continuing education audiences.
Accessibility Leadership
WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance ensuring equitable access for students with disabilities.
Decentralized Governance
CMS architectures that balance central brand control with departmental autonomy and faculty publishing needs.
Student Experience
Portals, course catalogs, and resource centers tested with current students and recent graduates.
Alumni Engagement
Giving platforms, event registrations, and career networks that strengthen lifelong community connections.
Research Visibility
Faculty profiles, publication databases, and grant highlights that elevate institutional research impact.
Why Seattle universities choose Stoneberg Design
Higher education digital projects require patience, stakeholder diplomacy, and deep understanding of academic culture. We've partnered with universities to consolidate legacy systems, implement accessible design standards, and create content governance models that work for both central marketing teams and individual colleges.
Our Seattle location gives us firsthand knowledge of the Pacific Northwest higher education landscape, from UW's research intensity to Seattle University's Jesuit mission to community college transfer pathways. We speak the language of enrollment management, institutional advancement, and academic affairs, which helps us navigate the political and operational realities of campus web projects.
Ready to start your project?
Let's discuss how we can help modernize your web presence and deliver measurable results for your organization.