AREA 17 is a digital product agency with studios in Paris and New York. Founded in 2003, they are independently owned and creatively motivated. AREA 17 also refers to the visual cortex of the brain where sensory data is received, patterns recognized, and images formulated. They plan, create and grow digital products. They help their clients succeed by delivering products that improve life, work and play. They specialize in responsive websites and mobile apps for content, community, commerce and culture. They take an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving and place a strong emphasis on craft in every detail from design to code.