Back in 2006, after leading ed-tech development for a division of Pearson and heading e-commerce at Scholastic before that, Richard Carey was working as a digital media producer, helping companies with their web and software projects. What struck him was how often beautiful websites would launch to great fanfare only to sit there, not really doing much for the business.

There seemed to be a gap between what looked good and what actually worked. Richard had experience in web development, game design, e-commerce, and digital marketing – he kept seeing the same disconnect across different industries. At the same time, his network of digital experts was growing.

That’s how RCDM Studio came about. The idea was simple: bring together great design and user experience, with technical know-how and a real understanding of business goals. Eighteen years later, we’re still that same team – just with a lot more stories to tell and lessons learned along the way.

When you’re ready to build or redesign a website, amp up your digital marketing, or turn your SAAS vision into reality with a practical, user-focused, data-driven approach, we should talk. 

Meet Our Team

The Experts Behind Success

Portrait of Richard Carey, RCDM Studio Managing Director

Richard Carey

Founder & Creative Director

18+ years building digital solutions that drive real business results. Former agency veteran who started RCDM to deliver what big agencies promise.

Frank Rivera

Experience Design

UX strategist obsessed with creating digital experiences that convert visitors into customers.

Nik Patel

WordPress Developer

10+ years turning complex requirements into bulletproof, scalable web solutions.

Wilson Ukiah

Content Strategist

Words that sell. Content that converts. Messaging that moves your audience to action.

Ruth Sarfaty

Strategic Public Relations

Strategic communications expert who amplifies your brand story across all channels.

Mark Herre

SEO Engineer

Technical SEO specialist who gets your site found by the customers who matter most.