Get web tools, articles, and regular emails with practical insights for anyone building a business or a brand on the web.
Projects
A closer look at the products I’m building, the problems they solve, and the decisions shaping each one.
Boise Today
Boise Today brings local stories, events, restaurants, trails, maps, weather, and useful regional data into one community hub. It is a creative way for me to learn more about the city I call home and help my neighbors do the same.
Startboard
Startboard replaces browser-specific bookmark clutter with one fast, customizable start page that works anywhere. Organize the links you use into boards, find them by typing, and hand a prompt to AI without breaking your flow.
TeachKit
TeachKit turns the videos creators already make into simple, action-driven courses. It strips away quizzes, clunky page builders, and curriculum busywork so teachers can publish in minutes and students can focus on making real progress.
The fun stuff
Products, kits, and collaborations that are making the web more delightful.
MightyDash
A free, private dashcam that records driving footage locally on your iPhone.
Boise Today
A local news and city guide for Boise stories, happenings, food, weather, and places around the Treasure Valley.
Arrowflame
A top-down archery and extraction adventure. Explore a strange world, find better gear, and escape with your loot.
BeyondWP
A white-glove service that helps businesses break free from WordPress.
BoiseWebCo
A Boise-based web studio creating clear, high-converting websites for growing businesses.
Startboard
Organized start page and bookmark hub for the sites you need.
TeachKit
Online learning that makes teaching and taking courses simple.
Radarist
A clean, solo-friendly tool to plan and track your projects.
Townwell
Managed community hubs that help regional brands grow local trust and an audience they own.
Meowji TCG
A collectable, cat-themed card game designed to push strategy and creativity.
The latest articles and films on design, software, and making useful things.
Let’s build something useful
I’m Thomas, a designer, engineer, and founder based in Boise. For more than 20 years, I’ve worked across design and code to turn complex needs into clear, useful experiences.
From a client portal to an internal tool or a publishing system, I can help you shape the idea, design the experience, and build the software. You work directly with me from the first conversation through launch.
Work with me
“Looking for an incredibly talented designer who is passionate about helping your brand succeed on the web? Thomas is your guy, no question. I only wish the entire web could be Rightly Designed!”
—John M.verified
“Thomas was responsive, professional, and came up with terrific designs that really reflected my needs. It's like he could read my mind!”
—Anne J.verified
“Thomas came up with a great design idea on the very first try, plus he was very willing to try several other designs to test this against. His interaction was professional and prompt. This was a very easy process!”
—Robert M.verified
“Beautiful designs, awesome customer service. Thomas is very responsive and easy to work with.”
—Gail B.verified
“Thomas is quick to respond, clear in his communications, and produces impeccable work. I highly recommend him!”
—Ray E.verified
