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The person you meet is the person doing the work.

I’m Mark Steven, founder of Paragon Design. I started over 25 years ago with one question — how do websites actually work? — and I’ve never really stopped asking the next version of it.

Mark Steven, founder of Paragon Design
Mark Steven · Whangaparāoa · Auckland

Still curious. Much faster at knowing what matters.

That curiosity took me from the early web through custom content systems, e-commerce and search, and now into real-time applications and useful AI tools.

I remember when WordPress arrived as a blogging platform and quickly became something clients could use to manage their own sites. That same instinct — spot the useful part early, ignore the noise — now guides the custom apps and AI systems I build.

You work with me directly from the first call to launch and afterwards. There are no account managers and no juniors learning on your project.

This is not just a job. I still get excited when clear messaging, careful design and a clever piece of technology combine to remove a real business problem.

Years building for the web
25+
New Zealand business sites
100s
Senior point of contact
1

Clients

Long relationships are the best review.

“Mark was able to quickly assess our website upgrade needs and efficiently produce a result far exceeding what we thought possible. Highly recommended!”
Matthew BelkBest Bars
“Mark has been our website advisor for over 10 years through three different businesses. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable web partner.”
Ian and Fran Farrant
“Have used Mark for 15 years plus for my business, great skills, awesome knowledge. Highly Recommended.”
Donny Rawlinson
“Mark is highly professional and an amazing website designer. Would recommend his services to any new business looking for a standout online presence.”
Bronwyn Serjeant
“Mark at Paragon Design is just a great guy to work with. He thinks outside the box, is super efficient and has been with us from day 1.”
LesleyAnn Thomas
“We have worked with Paragon Design over a good number of years. Professional, knowledgeable and attentive to our specific needs. Our e-commerce websites work well.”
Techspan Group

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If you value experience, speed and direct access, let’s talk.

The first conversation is no-obligation. You’ll get straight answers either way, from the person who would do the work.