01
the strategist
secures the investment by locking the scope and the sitemap, and gives the designer a solid base to work from.
Strategy, design
and development
We guide you
from strategic vision
to technical reality
At Griffon Noir, strategy, design, development and infrastructure are not services sold separately by different providers. They are four dimensions of one craft, thought through together from the first day of the project.
Our vision
The griffon noir
cycle
The biggest risk in a web project is information getting lost between consulting, design and code. At Griffon Noir, these disciplines talk to each other constantly, because the technical director and the creative director work together from day one. Our philosophy: no silos. No translation between contributors. What is designed is what gets built.
02
the designer
creates interfaces built for the reality of the project, with direct knowledge of the technical constraints.
03
the developer
writes code optimized for Core Web Vitals and the infrastructure, and helps review the design before it is built.
The 4 pillars
Our services in detail
Strategy &
consulting
Before designing anything, we get to know your context, your goals and your users. Audit of your current site, sitemap, content strategy, project management: we scope the project so that every decision is justified.
Solutions we offer
- Audit
- Sitemap
- Content strategy
- Project management
Design &
branding
Interfaces designed for your users and buildable without technical compromise. UX, UI, branding, visual identity: we design consistent experiences that serve your business goal.
Solutions we offer
- UX wireframes
- High-fidelity UI mockups
- Design system
- Branding and visual identity
Custom
development
Custom code, clean and maintainable. WordPress for sites where you manage your own content, Payload CMS for headless architectures, Astro or static when the project doesn’t need a CMS. No off-the-shelf theme, no page builder. Fast, scalable sites that you stay in control of.
Solutions we offer
- Brochure websites
- E-commerce websites
- CMS or headless
- Performance optimization (Lighthouse 90+)
Infrastructure &
hosting
We choose the server, configure it for your site and manage your domain names. You get an environment that is ready and documented, and a single person to call if something breaks.
Solutions we offer
- Loading speed
- Stronger security (SSL, backups)
- Maximum uptime
- Simplified management
Why us
Why trust us with your project?
01
Design and development in the same studio in Lyon
The designer and the developer don’t meet for the first time at the build stage. They have worked together since scoping. What you see in the mockup is what goes live, with nothing lost and nothing reinterpreted.
02
Radical performance
We aim for a Lighthouse score of 90 or higher, and most of our sites come close to 100. A fast site helps your search rankings and your conversions.
03
Full technical independence
No page builder, no ready-made theme. You get a lightweight site, with no unnecessary code, that depends on no third-party license.
04
Ownership and freedom
You are the sole legal owner of your code, your data and your access. Standard, open-source technologies: if you change partners, any expert can pick up where we left off.
05
Simplicity and longevity
We choose the simplest tech stack that meets your needs. Lower maintenance costs, a longer lifespan.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose just one area of expertise (e.g. only design or only development)?
Absolutely. We add the most value on a turnkey project, but we also step in on specific needs: building a design system for an in-house team, a performance audit for a slow site, or a migration to more robust infrastructure.
How do you make sure the site is fast?
Performance is built in from day one, not at the end of the project. Design: we avoid needlessly heavy graphic elements. Development: we use as few plugins as possible and optimized code. Infrastructure: we deploy on servers configured for the chosen stack (Redis cache, Nginx).
Will I own my website?
Yes, 100%. You own your domain name, your hosting and the source code. Unlike agencies that “rent” you your site through proprietary tools, we use standard, open-source technologies. You are free.
Do you work with in-house teams or other providers?
Yes. Our deliverables are designed for collaboration. Figma files are annotated for developers and our code is documented. We can act as a technical extension of your team or work alongside your IT department.
How much does a typical project with Griffon Noir cost?
Every project is custom. The price depends on the complexity of the features and the volume of content. After a scoping phase, we provide a fixed-price quote. No hidden fees.
Do you offer maintenance after launch?
Yes. We offer maintenance contracts to handle security updates, backups and server monitoring.
What is the average timeline for building a complete website?
For a project covering Strategy, Design and Development, allow 6 to 12 weeks. This timeline leaves room for each approval phase and ensures an impeccable level of finish.