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  • Intuitive, Accessible Design
  • Higher Visibility & Conversions
  • CRM, LMS & Portal Integration
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OUR WORK

Our Education & Other Web Design Projects

See how we’ve helped colleges, universities and school districts elevate their digital presence with educational website design that drives engagement, accessibility and enrollment.
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Frictionless Paths To Enrollment

AUBG’s redesigned site puts prospective students first with a clean, modern interface that simplifies exploration.

Structured menus and modular content blocks make it easy to find programs, housing and application steps in just a few clicks.

The user-centric flow led to a strong lift in applications as visitors advanced through the process with confidence.

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Responsive Design That Converts

Northwestern Medill’s site was reimagined with unified messaging, responsive architecture and frictionless navigation.

Micro-animations and intuitive user flows guide students, faculty and prospects to the content they need—fast.

The refresh improved usability scores and increased conversions as users spent more time and took more meaningful actions.

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Personalized UX For Every Audience

Miami Country Day School’s new site separates content into clear, purpose-built sections for students, parents, faculty and alumni.

With more than 5,000 curated images and custom copy, the design mirrors campus life while reflecting each group’s unique priorities.

Built on Blackbaud, the platform syncs with admissions CRM and analytics to track user behavior and optimize engagement.

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Lead Generation Through Smarter Partnerships

Learning Tree expanded its reach by launching a strategic affiliate channel built around audience alignment and performance.

By tailoring content placements and incentives to each publisher’s demographics, the program delivered more qualified leads.

Monthly reviews and conversion tracking helped leadership steer the strategy and exceed growth goals consistently.

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Our Clients

Trusted Education Web Design Company

Our university and college web design company works with educational institutions of all backgrounds and specialties to drive measurable results.

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Explore Our Education Web Design Services

We’re a full-service education website design agency offering tailored solutions for higher ed institutions, training centers and online academies.

Custom Website Design

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As a seasoned education website design agency, we craft custom platforms that reflect your institution’s mission and brand.

From site architecture to visual design, we prioritize intuitive user journeys that speak to prospective students, parents and faculty.

Education Website Development

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As a trusted education website development company, we build scalable, secure websites that integrate seamlessly with your existing systems — whether that’s a student portal, CRM or LMS.

Website Redesign Services

Digital Silk’s website redesign services bring your platform up to modern standards.

We’ll assess your current site’s UX, functionality and technical health, then rebuild it for speed, SEO and mobile responsiveness — ensuring it meets the needs of today’s digital-first students.

Responsive Website Design

Our educational website designers create responsive platforms that adapt beautifully to desktops, tablets and smartphones.

We ensure that your site is not only visually consistent but also optimized for fast, accessible navigation no matter the screen size — helping reduce bounce rates and increase engagement.

Expert SEO Services

Our SEO experts specialize in education-focused strategies that increase visibility, enrollment inquiries and organic traffic.

From keyword planning and content structuring to technical SEO and metadata optimization, we ensure your site ranks for relevant programs and services — both locally and nationally.

Maintenance & Support

We offer comprehensive website maintenance plans that keep your site secure, updated and performing smoothly.

From plugin updates and CMS upgrades to performance checks and security scans, we handle the backend so your team can focus on delivering educational excellence.

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Our Approach

Higher Education Web Design Built On Partnership

We partner with colleges, universities and schools to create websites that reflect their mission and meet modern student expectations, guided by clarity, accountability and results.

Strategic Ownership

Strategic Ownership

We manage the full education web design process — from research and wireframing to development and launch. Our goal is to bring your institutional goals to life online, while integrating with your internal tools and meeting compliance requirements.

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Clear Communication

Clear Communication

A dedicated project manager ensures your team stays informed and confident every step of the way. We provide regular updates, milestone reviews and open channels for feedback and collaboration.

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Results-Driven Execution

Results-Driven Execution

We don’t just build websites — we deliver platforms that perform. Our data-informed strategies improve user experience, boost application flow and enhance your school's digital reputation.

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Full-Service Web Design Agency For Education

We offer end-to-end web design solutions for education institutions, combining strategy, development and digital marketing under one roof.

We help education schools and universities define what sets them apart, aligning messaging, visuals and tone to support recruitment and reflect institutional values, resulting in a cohesive identity that resonates with prospective students and key stakeholders.

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We structure education websites around real user needs, like exploring programs or comparing departments, with accessible, data-driven layouts that drive engagement and guide users toward key actions like inquiries, applications or event sign-ups.

From course listings to admissions workflows, we build compliant, scalable platforms that integrate seamlessly with campus systems and support daily operations, ensuring your website runs smoothly across devices, departments and user types.

Explore our web development services

We produce SEO-friendly content that showcases academic strengths, faculty expertise and student life — built to inform, inspire and improve visibility while positioning your institution as both credible and relatable to students researching their next step.

Our campaigns are timed to the academic calendar, using SEO, PPC and social outreach to boost program visibility and reach prospective students, with a focus on high-intent audiences to drive meaningful traffic and enrollment outcomes.

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We monitor site performance, run accessibility audits and apply data insights to keep your platform fast, compliant and future-ready, ensuring your digital presence continues to grow with your institution’s evolving goals.

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Tell us about your school, college or university website goals. Our team will share expert recommendations and a custom proposal tailored to your institution.

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Our Education Website Design Process

Explore how Digital Silk designs websites for schools, colleges and universities that engage users, support institutional goals and deliver measurable results.

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Discovery & Strategy

We start by uncovering what makes your institution distinct and aligning the website strategy with your recruitment, retention and branding goals.

In this phase, we:

  • Review your current site and digital performance
  • Define institutional voice, strengths and audience needs
  • Create student, faculty and stakeholder personas
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Planning & Information Architecture

Our team structures your site to support seamless navigation for prospective students, faculty, parents and alumni. We prioritize clarity, accessibility and content flow from the start.

In this phase, we:

  • Develop a logical sitemap and page hierarchy
  • Plan user journeys tailored to each audience group
  • Integrate ADA and WCAG best practices
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Creative Design

We craft visually compelling university websites that reflect academic prestige while connecting with today’s digital expectations.

In this phase, we:

  • Design custom UI components aligned with your brand
  • Use animation and interactivity to enhance engagement
  • Guide users toward actions through thoughtful visual hierarchy
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Responsive Development

We code responsive, scalable websites that deliver speed, security and consistency across all devices and user types.

In this phase, we:

  • Build on a CMS tailored to your operational needs
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile optimization
  • Implement secure, performance-optimized frameworks
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Quality Assurance (QA)

Our QA process ensures your site meets technical, functional and compliance benchmarks required by modern educational institutions.

In this phase, we:

  • Run audits for accessibility, performance and security
  • Test all features across browsers and devices
  • Validate system stability for admissions, portals and content tools
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Launch & Optimization

We launch your website with confidence and plan ongoing support to keep it secure, optimized and aligned with institutional KPIs.

In this phase, we:

  • Set up analytics to track engagement and goals
  • Provide post-launch support and technical maintenance
  • Recommend growth strategies across web and marketing
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Education Web Design FAQs

Education website design requires balancing the needs of multiple audiences — students, parents, staff and alumni — while integrating tools like portals and event systems.

Our team builds intuitive, scalable sites designed to support complex academic workflows and goals.

Yes. We deliver flexible CMS platforms that empower school staff to manage content independently, from posting announcements to updating admissions pages, all without needing technical expertise.

We follow WCAG guidelines and build all educational websites with accessibility in mind, from color contrast and alt text to keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility, to ensure every visitor has an inclusive experience.

Absolutely. We frequently integrate with different systems to ensure seamless workflows between your website and your internal operations.

A full redesign typically takes 8–14 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the site. We provide a clear project roadmap and timeline before we begin.

Yes, we offer both. Our services go beyond design — we provide keyword research, content planning and full SEO strategies to ensure your new website performs in search engines from day one.

Whether it’s for a university website or a school site, we build digital experiences that are both visually compelling and search-optimized.

You can get started with Digital Silk by adding relevant details on our contact or Request a Quote page, or calling us on (800) 206-9413.

Our college web design experts will schedule a free, custom consultation to discuss the details of your project and suggest actionable steps.

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