About remix design 
“We are not afraid of change; we are change. Our mission is to lead our clients toward purposeful change. We strive to always deliver something surprisingly different; to see that every entrepreneur who has a vision, gets the creative solutions they need to transform that vision into reality.”
“Remix" is a concept of "change" not in the sense of complete reinvention, but moving gradually in new directions. It means thought-out experimentation guided by central concept and goal. It means brainstorming endless new ideas, and seeing which ones work through iterative improvements. It means that change doesn’t end when the project ends, but that it keeps moving forward as quickly as does the pace of technology.
Our Story
Remix Design started in 2009 in NYC as a Web development company for small local businesses. We grew as the Internet grew, and as the Agile process revolutionized software development. Our love of technology and aesthetics created the perfect synergy for success. We started local but have built our business with a team of experts who provide Web and Mobile design, development, branding, marketing, and strategy for entrepreneurs, startups, and small, growing businesses. From marketing to building exactly the right app or website, the Remix team are experienced, professional and personal. We love our work and it shows.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Commitment to innovation and thought leadership
- Commitment to software best practices
- Transparency with clients
- Happy employees that see their jobs as growth experiences
- Community involvement and support
Meet the Founder
Leisl Schrader is a thought leader and innovator, always sharing knowledge of new Web trends. She is a talented evangelist and speaker who can bridge gaps and sell ideas to many disciplines. She is a caring manager who brings her team together cohesively to work at its goals, and inspires loyalty in subordinates.
As the CEO of Remix Design, Leisl directs the business development, account, creative, and technology teams. Before going into business, she worked as a Senior UI Engineer, and has extensive experience as a Web Designer, front-end/UI Web Developer, and Art Director. She is skilled in multiple programming languages, frameworks, software suites, content management systems, and version control systems. Leisl earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Arts.
When not working to serve her clients, she serves on the board of the MINY Toastmasters, as VP of Public Relations, using her professional experience to promote and expand the club’s education programs in public speaking and leadership skills. She is active participant in the New York City tech community as a public speaker and presenter, with a focus on supporting women in technology.
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
I began Remix Design in the wake of a recession. In 2009, the big media company where I'd worked creating Web sites and Flash banner ads (anyone remember Flash?) had shut its doors and laid off its entire staff. Yet, people still needed Web sites, often people who wanted to start their own business after their own layoffs. When I began to meet more and more such people, it was a natural decision for me, too, go into business for myself.
When I worked at one of the largest ad agencies in the world, it was fascinating to see how the big guy - for all its high profile accounts, substantial budgets, and wealth of human resources - was often outsourcing to the little guy. Some of the most exciting, novel projects were subcontracted to small agencies - places using the latest game-changing technologies, working with slick new trends in visual design, and using the Agile workflow to revolutionize productivity and value creation. Agencies very much like the one I now lead.
I find that I have much in common with the clients I serve - we are all entrepreneurs, and many of us have gone back and forth between our "dream" businesses and our "realistic" day jobs. Many of us first started our businesses after being forsaken by big companies. Most of all, we know deep in our hearts that entrepreneurship is our true calling, and are willing to put in whatever it takes to succeed, however we define success for ourselves. Helping new businesses launch their brands online is more than Remix Design’s company mission, it is also my personal calling.
Here’s to the success and achievement of dreams for all of us crazy entrepreneurs out there.
Best Wishes,
Leisl Schrader
Founder, CEO