Crafted Web
Engineering.
Founded by Chad Warner and Josh Johnson, Intense Visions is where technical depth meets creative execution. We build custom applications, headless architectures, and WordPress ecosystems with a focus on engineering quality.
The Product Heritage
Intense Visions wasn't born in a boardroom. It was built in the trenches of the Envato marketplace, where co-founders Chad Warner and Josh Johnson created and sold over 5,200 commercial themes and plugins. We didn't just write code; we owned the products, handled the support, and learned what it takes to build tools that work for real people.
That scrappy, product-first mentality has evolved over two decades into a specialized engineering practice. Our experience spans the entire web stack, from high-performance marketing sites for local businesses to custom React apps and complex e-commerce integrations. As a Codeable Expert Engineer, Chad is vetted and certified among the top 2% of WordPress developers globally, bringing that same rigor to every project.
Today, Intense Visions is a developer-led agency for companies that want to skip the account managers and get straight to the work. If you're a small business needing a fast site or a growing team looking for a technical partner, we'll bring the same craftsmanship to your project that we used to build our own successful products.
The People
Built by people who care about the craft.
Chad Warner
Founder · Lead Engineer
Chad is a full-stack engineer and digital strategist with over 20 years of experience building for the web. He brings a rare combination of commercial product success and deep client-service expertise. Having shipped global commercial products and consulted for brands ranging from startups to established enterprises, he understands the balance between technical excellence and business results. His expertise spans React, Node.js, and modern headless architectures, with a relentless focus on performance and security.
Josh Johnson
Founder · Creative Collaborator
Josh co-founded Intense Visions alongside Chad, and his creative vision shaped the agency's standards for quality and craftsmanship. He was instrumental in building the premium products that earned Intense Visions its early reputation for excellence. Today, Josh continues to collaborate on select projects where his sharp creative instincts and eye for detail ensure that every digital product we ship is as beautiful as it is functional.
Direct to Developer
We don't do layers. When you work with us, you're talking directly to the people writing the code and building the strategy. Our approach is practical and focused on what actually works for your business. Every project starts with a real conversation about your goals, not a generic sales pitch.
Speed, performance, and long-term ownership are our priorities. We deliver clean, documented code using industry-standard tools like Next.js and Payload CMS so you aren't locked into a proprietary system. As your technical partners, we'll help you build digital assets that you truly own.
Because we choose the right tool for the job, our technical stack is broad. We're not here to sell you the most expensive solution, just the one that helps you move fast and stay stable.
Performance by Design
We don't just build sites that look good; we build sites that perform. Every line of code is optimized for speed and efficiency.
Security First
Security is a discipline, not a plugin or afterthought. We implement industry-leading security practices from the ground up.
Direct Collaboration
No account managers, no middlemen. You work directly with the experts who are building your project.
Technical Partners
We take a long-term view of your digital presence, ensuring scalability and maintainability for years to come.