honestly, might even be a B–
Mediocre sites for extraordinary organizations.
Sort of.
Sites are decent, for the most part. The organizations, though, do seem pretty great. Affordable web design and custom apps for the people trying to make things better.
Have you ever even made a site?
Yes. We've made
some things before.
real sites & apps, live on the internet →
View all work & case studies ↗
MN Learner-Centered Network
A statewide member network with a directory, resource library, and an automated four-audience Strength-Indicator survey.
School Vestibule
Enrollment, lotteries, family communications, and board elections for charter schools — one platform replacing a pile of spreadsheets.
Community Connector
A secure platform that helps schools, clubs, and parent associations share info and stay connected — built from the database up.
Cedar Lake Park
↗Community stewardship for a living Minneapolis park — woodlands, meadows, prairie, and shoreline. A calm, editorial site with a seasonal photo journal, history, and volunteer events.
Innovative Quality Schools
↗Charter authorizer — 35+ MN schools since 2010.
Avalon School
↗Free 6–12 project-based charter in St. Paul.
Ocean of Wisdom School
↗K–4 — first U.S. school with SEE Learning.
NAEA
↗A national voice for alternative education.
KJB Homes
↗Woman-owned Minneapolis remodeler since 2015.
What we do
Many ways to be mediocre.
The difference comes down to who runs it after launch. Webflow is perfect when you want a polished marketing site you can own and update yourself — no developer required. A custom build is for when an off-the-shelf site can't do the job: real logins, data, workflows, or a tool built exactly around how your organization works. Either path works for a fresh build or a website redesign.
Websites you can maintain
Custom-designed sites built on Webflow — then handed off so you're in control. Edit text, swap images, and add pages yourself, no code or retainer required. Fast, accessible, and phone-friendly. Ideal for marketing and organization sites you want to own and run.
Custom apps & software
When Webflow can't do what you need, we build from scratch: dashboards, internal tools, member portals, and full applications with real accounts, databases, and logic. Purpose-made for how your organization actually works — like Community Connector and School Vestibule.
Custom solutions
Interactive maps, searchable databases, scheduling, payments, third-party integrations. The weird one-off requests are our favorite.
Ongoing support
Take the wheel yourself, hand it all to us, or something in between. We'll teach you what you want to learn and quietly handle the rest.
Who we help
We help the people
who help everyone else.
Mediocre Designs started as a not-so-serious way to do some serious good — nonprofit web design and custom apps across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and greater Minnesota, for charter schools and the community organizations helping everyone else.
Schools
School is our day job — so we already know charter regulations, authorizer requirements, and accessibility law. Every school serves a unique population. Let's tell your story.
Nonprofits
So many organizations doing so much good on tight budgets. We offer low-cost designs and maintenance plans so more of your money stays on mission.
Everyone else
Not a school or a nonprofit but still need a great site or app? That's completely fine. We like a good problem regardless of who's bringing it.
Why us
Got some problems?
We've got mediocre solutions.
“No one gets me.”
A big generic agency might even make something prettier. But you're not generic, and neither are your needs. We're a small, mission-driven shop that actually wants to help. (By small we mean: one person.)
“My site is just… old.”
A refresh doesn't have to be expensive or endless. We rebuild on a modern platform and boost speed, accessibility, and responsiveness along the way.
“I can't update my own site.”
Neither could the last person, apparently. Let's build a new one you can keep current — edit text, swap images, add posts and events without calling anyone.
“It looks terrible on a phone.”
Maybe phones weren't a thing when you first built your site. That's awesome — it means you've been around a while! Over half of all web traffic is on a phone now, so we'll make sure it stops looking terrible.
“I have no skills.”
We assume you mean website-related. From design and brand creation to copywriting and web development, our mediocrity is wide-ranging. If you meant more generally — I'm sorry. We can still chat if you want.
Common questions
We have
some answers.
most of them, anyway
Are you actually mediocre?
No. It's a joke. Mostly.
Do you only build Webflow sites?
Nope — not anymore. Webflow is a great choice when you want to maintain the site yourself after handoff. But we also build fully custom apps and software: dashboards, internal tools, member portals, and more.
How long does a project take?
Anywhere from a week to a few months, depending on scope. A small refresh is quick; a custom app with integrations takes longer.
How much does a website cost?
Most projects run between $3,000 and $10,000: a small website refresh is around $3,000, while a full custom design and build is closer to $10,000 or beyond. The annoying-but-honest answer is that it depends — on your design needs, the size of the site, any custom solutions, copywriting, asset creation, and ongoing support.
That's an annoying answer — what does it actually cost?
Fair. Generally, a small website refresh runs around $3,000, while a full custom design and build is closer to $10,000 or beyond. We scope every project to your budget.
Will you help us after launch?
Yes. Some clients take the reins; others prefer to focus on their actual mission and leave the site to us. Whatever split works for you, we'll accommodate it.
Why Webflow?
It's fast, secure, and pixel-precise, with clean semantic HTML and room for custom code and integrations. Most importantly, you can maintain it yourself with little or no help from us.
I have more questions.
Great! Let's chat — tell us what you're thinking in the contact form just below.
Kind words
Better than mediocre reviews.
Our previous website was starting to feel dated and wasn't easy to update. Tim built a new site that looks great and has an efficient, easy-to-use interface we can use as we expand our portfolio. Clear communication from the initial proposal to launch, and a pleasure to collaborate with. Highly recommend Tim for any small business looking to improve its web presence.
Google review · Minneapolis remodeler
Mediocre Designs and Tim have been fantastic to work with! Our new website is visually appealing and easy to navigate. Tim is responsive and proactive both during the design phase and in maintaining the site. I highly recommend Mediocre Designs to anyone looking for support with a website!
Google review · February 2025
Tim delivered high-quality Webflow work on time, communicated clearly throughout, and brought creative problem-solving to every design challenge. He quickly understood our brand and translated it into a polished, responsive site that performs beautifully. I'd absolutely work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing a reliable Webflow expert.
Upwork review · Webflow project
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