Jay Eckert, RGD, CDP

Jay Eckert, RGD, CDP, is the Founder and Creative Director of Parachute Design Group Inc., a Toronto web design agency he established in 2003. With over 20 years of experience directing web, brand identity, and digital marketing projects for clients including SickKids, the Juno Awards, and Intact Insurance, Jay is a recognized expert in custom WordPress design, eCommerce, and generative engine optimization (GEO) and branding. He holds Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) and Certified Design Professional (CDP) designations from the Association of Registered Graphic Designers Ontario and DesCan (Design Professionals of Canada).

Learn more about Jay’s journey in Swagger Magazine.

Jay Eckert, RGD, CDP

Jay's Recent Articles

The Thumb Zone UX: A Practical Guide to Mobile UX & UI Design

UI/UX Design, Web Design 7 min

The Thumb Zone: A Practical Guide to Mobile UX & UI Design

Mastering the Thumb Zone UX: Unlocking Seamless Mobile User Experiences Most mobile interactions happen with thumbs. Research from Smashing Magazine confirms that approximately 75% of touches on smartphones are made with the thumb. The concept of the thumb zone was coined by mobile interface expert Steven Hoober. The thumb zone is the area of a […]

WordPress Page Builders vs. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

WordPress 18 min

WordPress Page Builders vs. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Which Approach Builds Better WordPress Websites? Every WordPress website starts with a fundamental decision: how will you build it? For most of the past decade, the default answer has been a page builder plugin. Tools like Elementor, Divi, and Beaver Builder turned WordPress into a visual drag-and-drop platform. They lowered the barrier to entry. They […]

How to Choose a Web Design Agency in Canada: What to Look For, Ask, and Avoid

Resources 15 min

How to Choose a Web Design Agency in Canada: What to Look For, Ask, and Avoid

Hiring a Web Design Agency: Key Steps to Finding the Right Partner I have more than 20 years of experience in the web design and development industry. As the founder of Parachute Design Group Inc., I’ve had hundreds of discovery calls with Canadian business owners over the past two decades. Many come to us after […]

Top AI Tools for Web Designers

Resources 15 min

Best AI Tools for Web Designers in 2026: The Rundown on AI Tools We Use

How Parachute Uses AI to Elevate Custom Website Design The web design landscape today is saturated with promises of artificial intelligence. Every platform claims to revolutionize how websites get built. At Parachute, we’ve taken a deliberately different approach to AI in the website design process. As a Toronto-based web design agency, we use AI strictly […]

AI Tools for Web Developers

Resources 14 min

AI Tools for Web Developers

How We Use AI to Build Faster, Smarter, AI-Ready Websites The landscape of web development has shifted dramatically. Artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty—it’s an essential part of how professional development teams deliver custom websites that perform. At Parachute Design, we’ve integrated AI tools into our workflow not to replace our designers and developers, […]

Top WordPress Developers in Canada

WordPress 15 min

Top WordPress Developers in Canada: 2026 Complete Guide

Unlocking the Power of WordPress Development in Canada In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, having a powerful, user-friendly, and visually stunning website is essential for any business aiming to thrive. WordPress remains the world’s most popular content management system, trusted by millions for its flexibility, scalability, and robust ecosystem. But choosing the right WordPress developer in […]

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