Built to Scale With You.
Starting Today.
We build digital products for growing businesses. Design, engineering, and delivery — one team, start to shipped.
What we do
One team. The whole job.
Design, engineering, and delivery — without managing multiple vendors or agency handoffs.
Software & Product Development
From architecture to launch, we build reliable software that does what it needs to do — and holds up when it matters.
Web Design & Development
Fast, accessible websites built to last — from marketing sites to complex web applications.
UX/UI Design & Design Systems
Interfaces that make sense to the people using them, and design systems that make them easier to build and keep consistent.
Accessibility Auditing
We review your product against WCAG 2.2 and fix what we find, so it works properly for everyone who uses it.
Delivery Management & Consulting
Project delivery, roadmap planning, team support — we help keep things moving in the right direction when it counts.
Have a specific project in mind?
Tell us what you're trying to build. No pitch decks or elaborate briefs needed.
How we work
We work like we're
part of your team.
Start with the problem
We start by working out what you're actually trying to solve. That's often different from what you think you want, and the gap matters. Most projects run into trouble when that isn't clear from the beginning.
Design and build together
You're involved throughout, not handed a finished product at the end. Every decision gets explained, every milestone is visible. You always know where things stand and what's coming next.
Ship, then improve
Getting something live matters more than getting it perfect. We ship working software, watch how it performs, and keep improving from there. The best products get better after they launch.
Products
What we're building.
We're also building our own products. Things we kept looking for and couldn't find. It's early days, but there's more coming.
RedFlag
Live site accessibility and UX issues, caught automatically.
RedFlag catches accessibility and UX issues on your live site automatically — before your users do. A dashboard tracks what's been found, flags severity, and keeps tabs on fix progress.
Launching soon. Leave your email and we'll let you know when early access opens.
Partners
The right skills for every project.
Some projects need capabilities we don't carry ourselves. When that happens, we bring in studios and specialists we've worked with before and trust.
Packages
What we charge.
Straightforward plans for hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support. Build fees are quoted separately based on your project.
Essentials
Best for businesses that just need their site kept live and looked after.
- Managed hosting
- SSL certificate and CDN included
- Monthly dependency and plugin updates
- Google Search Console monitoring
- Up to 2 minor content updates per month
- Email support
Growth
Best for businesses actively trying to grow their online presence.
Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Accessibility monitoring via RedFlag (early access)
- Up to 5 minor content updates per month
- Monthly performance and SEO report
- Priority response time (next business day)
- 1 hour of design or dev work per month
Partner
Best for businesses that want an ongoing design and delivery partner.
Everything in Growth, plus:
- 4 hours of design, dev, or delivery work per month
- Quarterly strategy session (1 hour, via video call)
- Same-day response for urgent issues
- Roadmap input and product advice on request
All plans are month-to-month. No lock-in contracts. New website builds include 3 months of Essentials hosting free.
About
Who's behind Qern.
Craig spent seven years in banking leading product design, design teams, and delivery. He managed multi-team design functions, mentored design leads, and picked up the Achiever Award along the way.
He designs and builds. That closes the gap between what gets designed and what actually ships.
He moved to Canberra and started Qern to do the kind of work he cares about. When you hire Qern, you work with Craig directly.
Contact
Let's talk.
Tell us what you're working on. No brief needed — just the basics.
About you
About your project
Timeline and budget
Thanks — we'll be in touch.
We aim to respond within 1 business day. If you need to reach us sooner, email craig@qern.com.au directly.