


Websites, branding, and design for businesses that want to stand out.
Design, branding, and digital presence.
OUR STORY
Driftless District Design Co. was built on real small-business experience, not just chasing design trends. I started my first mini design business at 9, creating a logo for one of my dad’s friends—and saw how a simple visual shift changed how customers saw his business.
Since then, I’ve learned that design is always changing, but most local businesses don’t have time to keep up.
Driftless District Design Co. exists so Dubuque‑area businesses can get modern, professional design without big‑agency pricing or complicated processes—just clear visuals that attract customers, build trust, and help you grow.
Malakai Hasten
Founder | 16 Years Old
Our Story
Driftless District Design Co. was built from real small-business experience, not trends. I started designing at 9 and saw how simple design changes can shift how a business is perceived.
Driftless District exists to help Dubuque-area businesses get modern, professional design without big-agency pricing or complexity—just clear visuals that build trust and bring in customers.
Malakai Hasten
Founder | 16 Years OldWhat We Do
At Driftless District Design Co., we help local businesses build brands that look professional, modern, and built to grow. From startups preparing to launch to established companies ready for a refresh, we create design systems that make businesses stand out and attract the right customers.

Website Design
Built to feel as good as they look.

Branding
Visual identities that don’t blend in.

Creative Design
Cohesive visuals across socials.
What We Do
At Driftless District Design Co., we help local businesses build brands that look professional, modern, and built to grow. From startups preparing to launch to established companies ready for a refresh, we create design systems that make businesses stand out and attract the right customers.
Like What You See?
Explore our services and see how we can bring your brand to life with design built for real local growth.
Our Work
Discover our past and current projects and see the full scope of our capabilities.

Roger That Excavation 2026-Present
A full digital presence built for a local excavation company, focused on clarity, trust, and service visibility. The design emphasizes strong structure, straightforward navigation, and a grounded visual identity that reflects the work on-site. Built to turn local traffic into real inquiries while maintaining a clean, professional presence.

Dyersville Rec League 2025-2026
Local recreational sports league platform concept designed to organize schedules, teams, and standings in a simple, accessible format. The system prioritizes quick updates, mobile usability, and community engagement, allowing players and spectators to stay connected without friction. Features would include game schedules, roster management, and seasonal standings.

And 60+ more 2019-Present
Over 60 additional creative projects completed since 2019, spanning website design, branding, digital layouts, and experimental visual work. Each project explores different industries and styles, contributing to a growing body of work focused on modern, clean, and functional design systems. This collection reflects continuous development, iteration, and refinement of a personal design approach.
Our Work
Discover our past and current projects and see the full scope of our capabilities.

Roger That Excavation
2026-Present
Local excavation site focused on clarity, trust, and lead generation through simple, structured design.

Dyersville Rec League
2025-2026
Community sports platform concept for schedules, teams, and standings with a focus on fast, mobile-first usability.

And 60+ more
2019-Present
A collection of 60+ design projects across branding, web, and experimental visuals built through continuous iteration since 2019.
© Driftless District Design Co. 2026
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