Based in Akron, Ohio, Cogneato was started in 1999 by its president, Ronald Higgins, as a way to explore a wide range of interests and skills.

Each member of the Cogneato team draws upon years of technical experience and artistic expression with the tools of the digital age. This comfort level allows the technology to purr quietly in the background while the spotlight focuses on the essence of the client's vision.

Cogneato's designs are recognized for their uniquely clean style, intuitive navigation, and powerful tools. "I think a lot of web designers miss the point," explains Ron, "if technology is not making our lives easier, if we get frustrated by a clunky interface, then all the gadgetry in the world is not going to help."

Now as a growing company, the philosophy of "less can be more," combined with a focused respect for the user, has attracted a wide range of discerning clients.