Built by Field
We use design and technology to create impactful websites, interactive maps, and brand identities.
Studio
An exceptional digital experience elevates brands, simplifies processes, and enriches communication. Through meticulous design and strategic application of technology, we help brands make meaningful connections with their audiences.
We sell our expertise by the hour on project or retainer basis. Need to redesign your website? You got it. Want to develop a new product with a partner? We can help with that.
We’re adaptive, collaborative, and can produce value for your business proactively or with direction.
Services
Web
Digital strategy
Content architecture
Web design
Development
Maps
Interactive maps
Cartography
Spatial visualization
Map design
Branding
Brand strategy
Visual identity
Standards guide
Typeface design
Select Clients
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Bow Valley College
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
Classroom Champions
Digital Commerce Bank
KLM Airlines
Milk Jar Candle Co.
Tweed
United Way
University of Calgary
Team
Built by Field is led by Jesse McLean, Dee Harris, and Andrew Reist. Our team is supported by the trusted freelancers and agencies we partner with, including Sajak & Farki, Heather Saitz, ANPORT, Daughter Creative, and PARK Production House, just to name a few.
We’re a focused and deliberately crafted team of makers who think deeply about information architecture, content management, user experience, and interface design. We treat each of these as deliberate practices to be honed.
You can find us at our studio on Stephen Avenue in Calgary, Alberta.
Tech Stack
✔ Sanity
✔ Contentful
✔ MapLibre
✔ Mapbox
✔ TypeScript
✔ React
✔ Shopify
✔ Postgres
✔ Stripe
✔ Drizzle ORM
✔ Framer Motion
✔ Tailwind CSS
Process
From kickoff to launch, digital experiences typically evolve over a 3–6 month timeframe, encompassing strategic planning, creative development, and technical implementation.
Intros & Scoping
Whether you've been referred by a colleague or found our work independently, we begin with a brief email exchange and short 20-minute intro call. If we determine a strong alignment, we'll proceed to define your project's scope and objectives.
Book a call or email info@builtbyfield.com
Content & Design
We translate ideas into structured plans and visual concepts, ensuring every decision serves the larger business objective.
Development
Our builds are crafted to be high-performance and future-ready, using scalable technologies that can adapt as your needs evolve.
QA & Launch
Every aspect of your digital experience is fine-tuned and rigorously tested for quality assurance (QA) before launch, ensuring a smooth, impactful debut.
Ongoing Support
We offer continuous support to optimize and refine your digital presence, so your digital product grows with your business. Hiring us on an ongoing maintenance retainer typically costs $2–6k/mo.
Pricing
Our services are designed to provide high-impact value at a clear, transparent rate of $175/hr.
Project-Based
End-to-end support for defined projects, with clear deliverables and timelines.
$15K–$150K
~5–24 week timeframe
30 day post-completion support
Retained Services
Long-term partnerships for ongoing strategy, development, and design needs.
$2K–$12K/mo
Resources
These tools help us run our business, work together, and stay organized. From planning to execution, they're the backbone of our daily operations and long-term success.
Business
Weekly Update Template (coming soon)
Example Master Service Agreement (MSA) (coming soon)
Example Website Proposal (coming soon)
Execution
Website Launch Checklist (coming soon)
Accessibility Compliance Checklist (coming soon)
Type Scale Generator (coming soon)
Git Workflow Guide (coming soon)
Contact
Book a call with us
or email info@builtbyfield.com