Every great space
starts with an idea.
You provide the opportunity for excellent design! Tell us what you have in mind, where you want to build, and what matters most to you.
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Our home base
Denison, Texas
Occasional office presence
Completed projects across the United States, Canada, and the Virgin Islands.
Tell us about
your project.
Where are you starting? A new home, a place for your business, or a space ready to evolve? A few details are all we need to begin the conversation.
Prefer to reach out directly?
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A few good questions.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
Not at all. One of the things Phil Doak, founder of Doak Design, often says is, “I’ve done more with less.” A few ideas, a rough sketch, or simply a conversation about the way you want to live can be enough to get started. You do not need a complete brief or a perfect plan.
Can we work together if I'm outside Iowa?
Yes. Doak Design has completed projects across the United States, Canada, and the Virgin Islands. Phone and email conversations help keep the design moving. Get in touch to discuss your location and project needs.
Do you work with homeowners and contractors?
Yes. A project can start directly with a homeowner or through a contractor. We can discuss the best way to collaborate around your specific project.
What should I include in my first email?
Tell us the project type and location, the spaces or features that matter most, and any timing you have in mind. Inspiration images, sketches, and site information are welcome if you already have them.
What can I do with the plans I purchase or have designed?
Each set of drawings purchased or designed through Doak Design comes with a “single use license”, allowing you to build the plan one time at the listed project address.
If I pay you to design a home for me, does that mean I own the plans?
When you hire Doak Design to create your home plans, you’re paying for professional design services and the right to use those plans as permitted by our agreement. However, purchasing design services does not automatically transfer copyright ownership of the design or construction documents.
Under U.S. copyright law, the original creator generally retains ownership of their work unless those rights are transferred through a written agreement or another legal exception applies.
At Doak Design, our goal is to provide you with a home designed specifically for your needs, along with the documentation and permission necessary to construct it. Copyright ownership simply protects the original design and helps ensure that plans are not reproduced, resold, modified, or reused for additional projects without appropriate authorization.
If you need additional usage rights, we’re happy to discuss those options.