About.
We create a rhythm with users by removing the tension between design and marketing goals.
Trusted experts in website design, development and content strategy.
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We don’t just build websites—we engineer digital experiences that cut through the all the noise that is the internet.
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Every design is crafted to sharpen your brand, drive conversions, and scale with your company growth.
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While big agencies move slow, we thrive in tension—fast, fearless, and always moving forward.
A digital agency where trust and loyalty are the normal, and not the exception.
Leadership Team
Eric Asleson
Founding Partner
– Rochester, Minnesota
Travis Wachendorf
Founding Partner
– Chandler, Arizona
A. Brad Hazelton
Brand Development
– Mesa, Arizona
Chad Hoffman
Client Outreach
– Denver, Colorado
Modern Agency (us)
You will be working with typically one or two Tension Design experts throughout the entire project. We’re all designers, developers, and content strategists.
Simple requests stay simple—handled quickly, clearly, and without red tape.
No bloat. No handoffs. No meeting fatigue—just progress. For 28 years we have refined and tuned our process to make it as simple as possible.
After launch we stay, drive results, fix any issues, and keep your site working harder—no ghosting, or disappearance.
Traditional Agency (them)
Once the contract is signed, attention drops. You get passed between account managers, project managers, and juniors—no single owner, no real relationship.
Simple requests turn into ticket systems, change orders, and billable hours—killing trust and speed.
Slow bloated timelines make for endless meetings, approvals, and internal handoffs do not align with an out-dated process.
Once the site is live, the agency vanishes or shifts to expensive retainers with minimal ongoing value.
“We listen closely to feedback and craft designs that not only solve problems, but also clearly communicate a memorable brand.”
Clarity
Ensuring clean, intuitive, and effortless user experiences.
Aesthetics
Crafting visually striking, functional and innovative designs.
Efficiency
Streamlining development for fast, seamless performance.
Innovation
Staying ahead of emerging technology and design trends.
What our clients say about working with us.
"Thank you so much to Tension Design for creating such an incredible website for us.The design is beautiful, clean, thoughtfully laid out and it truly reflects our brand in a way we love.What stood out most was how helpful and supportive the team was throughout the entire process. Eric's guidance made everything easy to understand, the instructions he provided for making our own edits were clear, detailed, and genuinely simple to follow.I’m extremely happy with the final result and with the experience overall.I look forward to working with Tension Design again in the future and will absolutely return for any updates or new projects.Thank you again for your excellent work and outstanding support!"
A strong brand deserves a website that performs as confidently as the business behind it.
Presence That Matches Performance