In good Company

A digital design firm that draws out your potential

EDUCO [e • joo • koh] - is the Latin root of the word educate meaning "To draw out or develop from within"

Founded in 2007, we've completed over 450+ web design and digital marketing projects. Whether we're planning and executing a complex Drupal web development project or helping you increase your traffic, our first step is to educe (there's that latin root again!) the needs of your organization and your audience. Our digital design and marketing firm produces goal-oriented websites that are as measurable as they are visually appealing because we take a very strategic approach to the development process. Our professional team of digital marketers loves using creativity, technology, and metrics to build scalable, measurable, and content manageable sales tools.

Marty Vernon

Co-founder/Strategic Director

Marty Vernon is the co-founder of EDUCO. He believes that it is only through sharing our own knowledge and expertise to help others on their path that we find our own way. That means SEO consulting and the Open Source Web community jive perfectly with his values. He heads up all operations and strategic efforts for EDUCO and helps connect our talented team with our cool clients.

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Chris Mickens

Co-founder/Creative Director

As Creative Director, our magical unicorn Chris oversees the design and user experience of all EDUCO projects. She has been developing websites for the past 15 years, and if you ask her, she's been pretty good at it for about 6. Chris approaches development and troubleshooting with the tenacity of a bulldog, but manages to interface with the technically disinclined without the bark and bite — we're working on the slobber.

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Rami Atassi

Content Strategist

Rami's passion for learning and teaching flows through to everything he does. As our Content Strategist, he works closely with our clients and partners, guiding them through nuances of digital content development. When projects become deep and complex, Rami brings the focus and clarity needed to keep things simple.

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Olu Adeyanju

Director of Web Development

Olu has been actively involved with web design and development since he was in middle school. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and spent 6 years practicing as an architectural designer before turning to his lifelong passion for web development. Olu specializes in WordPress, Drupal, and PHP but he considers his ability to adapt and constantly expand his knowledge to be his greatest asset.

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Curt Rochon

Production Manager

As Production Manager, Curt helps drive and collaborate with our strategy, design and development teams to ensure the successful execution of all EDUCO projects. Curt has been working as a creative project manager for the past 8 years, and there is no one more seasoned in what it takes to build a successful product.

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Andy Madden

Web Designer

Andy brings a Swiss army knife full of design chops, ranging from print and collateral to branding and identity work in addition to his love for all things digital. With a background in construction, Andy loves to take a hands on approach to his work, making sure to roll up his sleeves to get right into the thick of it all. He has over a decade of experience in design, cutting his teeth in large format advertising and environmental design, working with some of the biggest Fortune 100 companies in the world.

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Our raison d'être

"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else." ― Yogi Berra

We started EDUCO in 2007 with a very strong idea of the web design firm we wanted to be. Our core values keep us headed in the right direction.

Curiosity

Every situation is an opportunity to change a perspective or learn something new, and better solutions often reside in the experience of others. Learning is never done and assumptions are rarely correct, so we will keep our minds open and stay curious.

Creativity

"Creative" is an adjective, and it applies to everyone. Solving problems and challenging the status quo are particularly creative endeavors. We will value and cultivate all input regardless of the 'creative chops' of the source.

Communication

Open and genuine communication is at the heart of every effective collaboration. We strive to speak honestly and listen responsively so that everyone feels understood, respected, and informed.

Integrity

Knowledge should illuminate, not obscure the truth. We will do what’s right, even when no one is looking (or knows where to look), and we will only use our expertise for the benefit of others.

Initiative

Seizing the moment can turn any problem into an opportunity. We will empower every member of our team to take ownership, challenge assumptions, and lead the charge to get things done.

Prosperity

We intend to be around for the long haul, but prosperity means nothing if it isn’t shared. While growing our business, we will do everything in our power to ensure that our co-workers, clients, partners, community, and environment thrive.

Proud to be a Chicago Drupal Web Design Firm

Much like Chicago, EDUCO is a multicultural melting pot that promotes acceptance, collaboration, creativity, responsibility, and sustainability among people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

On any given day, you might find our professional web designers bouncing all over the Chicagoland area, but our office is located on the Westside in the historic Village of Oak Park (stomping grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Hemingway, and the guy who played Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs).

Wherever we are, we're always excited to share our knowledge and love of web development, technology, and design. We're also very proud of our:

Whether you're in Chicago, across the country, or across the globe, we'd love to work with you. If you're ready to make contact, let's get this party started!