The Studio » Our Background

Comet Studios has extensive experience working with a development process and methodology for building online properties, is extremely familiar with design processes and techniques, and is trained in visual design, interface design and information design. Our team possesses a deep understanding of design-related issues and experience working in all aspects of Web Design & Development areas:

Content development
Information design / site architecture
Interface design
Visual design
Human factors
Usability studies
Branding and identity
Internet E-Commerce
Web site maintenance & management

Regardless of the size of a project, Comet Studios can assembles a team of individuals whose talents are best suited to the project requirements. This tailor made group is flexible, cost efficient and state of-the-art, working via the virtual office and at our studio.

John Halley founded Comet Studios in 1977, as a dynamic consortium of creative professional who share passion for the natural environment, sustainability and architectural excellence. John's role in the web studio reveals his keen sense of business strategy combined with his acute visual design skills.

Dianne McKenzie is executive producer and senior Web architect at Comet Studios Web Design & Development in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

With a background in art and architecture, Dianne also provides Web design and development training and consulting at design conferences, advertising agencies, design firms, corporations, small businesses, and to individuals throughout the the country.

Dianne was a faculty member at UCSC and SFSU, where she tuaght web design and GoLive web authoring issues. As a certified Adobe GoLive trainer, and coauthor of "Adobe GoLive 6 Classroom in a Book", she also conducted Web design training seminars with Adobe.
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Comet Studios Consortium Members


Sage, programmer extraordinaire

Aeowyn is Comet Studios visionary, receptionist, and CFO (Chief Fun Officer).

Comet Studios is a consortium consisting of a diverse group of uniquely talented professionals with the ability to work independently as well as in teams. Our highly collaborative and non hierarchical business structure allows us to give our clients the personal attention needed for each individual project.