The Way Design Group
Our Story
Often, it is only after you discover the truth about how to get to your destination that you realize there is a best WAY to get there.
The Way Design Group provides a north star and a compass to get you there.
Our team members have worked extensively around the country and decided to come together as a consortium of experts with varying skills to be that missing link that our potential clients are looking for.
Our Leadership
Donald Buaku,
AICP, assoc. AIA
President / Lead Designer
Donald Buaku brings two decades of urban design, urban planning, land development and architecture experience. He is a Certified Planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners, and an Associate of the American Institute of Architects (assoc. AIA). He has worked around the U.S. in both the public and private sectors. Originally from Ghana, he obtained his Bachelor’s and Post Graduate Degrees in Architecture from KNUST University. He later graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with two master’s degrees in urban design and urban planning.
Donald is passionate about design, placemaking and infrastructure planning - with the consciousness that placemaking is only successful if the underlying infrastructure is well-planned to support it, and the surrounding community is well-included to own it. He is also able to work at multiple scales from the intricate design of a logo, through building design, to large-scale master planning.
He also uses his God-given skill as an artist and orator to bring clarity and simplicity to complex concepts when engaging varying audiences. He has been nicknamed 'Donaldo da Vinci' for his ability to combine art, design, and engineering in the built environment.
Past Experience:
- Planning Manager & Urban Design Studio Lead, City of Houston, Texas
- Senior Planner, City of Dallas, Texas
- Director of Urban Design, Monarch Architects, Gainesville, Florida
- Director of Urban Design, NV5, Gainesville, Florida
- Senior Urban Designer, City of Westminster, Greater Denver Area, Colorado
- Planner & Urban Designer, CRSA, Salt Lake City, Utah
Click HERE to see Donald's projects
Daisy Aboagye
Architectural DesignerDaisy is passionate about creating functional and thoughtful spaces that reflect both user needs and environmental awareness - which she enjoys doing in a collaborative setting. With a background in Architecture, she helps clients to plan and develop their design brief based on their needs and expectations and works with them closely to bring their visions to life.
Daisy is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and is TWDG’s Practice Lead for the Northeast region of the United States.
Our Clients
We work with a wide range of clients with varying needs and expectations. We are sure you can find from the list below that we can serve your needs. Our ideal clients are:
Land & Property Owners
Looking for multiple possibilities to maximize the use of parcels and alternative ideas for use .
Real Estate Agents
Seeking assistance to present potential land or building development ideas or scenarios to clients.
Developers
Needing assistance in the land development process and innovative ideas. Supporting design for financing.
Engineers, Planners & Allied Land Dev't Professionals
Needing design, graphics and rendering assistance .
Private Organizations, Non-Profits & Institutions
Looking to masterplan new or existing land and properties .
Municipalities, Governmental Entities
Needing assistance with visioning, comprehensive planning, urban design.
Chambers Of Commerce, Redevelopment Authorities
Seeking an overarching design strategy for districts.
Individuals
Needing consultation and ideas on land purchase, architecture, development process(es), interior design.
Testimonials
Hear what our clients are saying: