--- title: "Technology By Design, Inc — Home Automation & Home Media | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/technology-by-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~503836056 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503836056.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Technology By Design, Inc" category: ["Home Automation & Home Media"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/01f3a2c10176f304_0960-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "3956 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, United States" latitude: 41.6295 longitude: -93.723 phone: "(515) 331-7999" website: http://www.technologybydesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 83 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Technology By Design, Inc Original Houzz profile: [Technology By Design, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/technology-by-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~503836056) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Automation & Home Media - **Location:** Urbandale, IA - **Serves:** Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Altoona, Clive, Grimes, Norwalk, Adel, Polk City, Windsor Heights, Saylorville, Granger, Central Iowa - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Technology by Design, Inc. represents the leading edge in Home Automation and Home Theater Installation in Iowa, Whole House Audio Video and Wiring, Surround Sound Setup, Security Systems Central Vacuum Installation, and Automatic Shades and Lighting, with the right components to neatly integrate together. Our design consultants select from an array of components to fit any budget and lifestyle. We welcome your design ideas, and our experienced product specialists are available to help you develop your personal design interest. Technology by Design is committed to the highest standards in system design, craftsmanship and customer service. HOME THEATER: You can have the Hollywood movie experience in your own home. Technology by Design specializes in complete home theater installation systems that rival what you would find at the finest first-rate movie theater. Whether it's projectors, screens, remotes, or surround sound you are looking for, we can help you with state-of-the-art options for any home theater installation. MULTI-ROOM A/V: Multi-room A/V is an amazingly flexible system that allows you to have your music where, when and how you want it. At the touch of a button, you can be fully immersed in entertainment. A full color screen allows you to see what your entertainment system is doing and lets you decide what is going to happen next. Technology By Design can show you how easy it is to have beautiful music, important news, and even talk radio throughout your whole house as well as outside! HOME AUTOMATION: Home automation in Iowa uniquely delivers fully integrated control solutions that simplify lifestyle sub-systems, such as audio and video distribution, home theater, surround sound setup, lighting, security, motorized window treatment, temperature and more on a common platform. Home automation achieves a synergy that greatly enhances functionality, ease of use and energy savings. ### Services Provided - Home Automation - Surround Sound Installation - Home Theater Installation - Security Camera Installation - Outdoor Audio Installation - Home Theater Design - Home Security Companies & Installation - TV Installation - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Automatic Shades and Lighting - Central Vacuum Systems - Full-Service Design and Installation Services - Home Networking - Home WiFi - Multi-Room A/V ### Areas Served - Des Moines - West Des Moines - Ankeny - Urbandale - Waukee - Johnston - Altoona - Clive - Grimes - Norwalk - Adel - Polk City - Windsor Heights - Saylorville - Granger - Central Iowa ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Technology By Design, Inc | | Address | 3956 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, Iowa 50322, United States | | Phone | (515) 331-7999 | | Website | http://www.technologybydesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 83 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Technology-By-Design-530784743742547/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Technology By Design, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/technology-by-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~503836056) - **Website:** http://www.technologybydesign.com - **Phone:** (515) 331-7999 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [CEDIA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/cedia-pfvwus-pf~1225774979) - [Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-greater-des-moines-pfvwus-pf~2047741914) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — scot lewton, March 2017** > Our experience with Technology By Design was awesome. From the beginning with Tim in sales, to the installation and the service responses, TBD has always provided excellent service. **★★★★★ — renzomichael, March 2017** > Technology by design took care of my house when It was first built and replaced everything after a lightning storm . They are top-of-the-line cutting edge company . I always look forward to doing business with them **★★★★★ — Marilyn Reese, March 2017** > Technology By Design is an excellent company! They were very detail oriented, quality focused, and got our installation done perfectly with no call backs. I would highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — rjpeteon12, April 2016** > When a company exceeds your expectations they deserve a five star rating. The whole team was exceptional. They listened to what I wanted the system to do and they delivered in spades. Installation was done exactly as they promised. The owner even showed up to help expedite the installation and ensure my satisfaction. They worked until 7 PM the first day; installing everything in one day instead of two as was originally discussed. I couldn't be happier with my system and my decision to select Technology by Design. I dealt with six employees throughout the process and everyone was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and prompt. I can't say enough about how positive the whole experience was. I highly recommend Tecnology by Design if you are considering a high tech A/V system in your home or business! **★★★★★ — masonri, April 2016** > Technology by Design is on the cutting edge when it comes to products for ones home. They came highly recommended to me from friends and neighbors who used their products and services. I built a $1MM+ home and spent over $80K on products and services and couldn't be more pleased. The owners, Brian and Dianna Ginkens, are extremely knowledgeable and professional. The service they provide is second to none. Their Sales Manager, Tim Osborne, is always available and extremely knowledgeable as well. What they were able to do with my home from a technology standpoint is amazing. It's definitely the most exciting feature of the home. If you don't have what they provide you need to. I highly recommend. ## Selected projects - [Outdoor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-pj-vj~1245597) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: Technology By Design offers many outdoor lighting, audio, and video options for all weather. - [Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-theater-pj-vj~1246129) - Location: Des Moines, IA - Photos: 8 - Description: Technology By Design provides custom home theater options for all homes. We create a custom home theater that directly meets the home owners wants and needs. - [Outdoor Audio System Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-audio-system-project-pj-vj~2552030) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Shades](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shades-pj-vj~2365126) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Projection Screen Technology](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/projection-screen-technology-pj-vj~2552035) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Theater Showroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/theater-showroom-pj-vj~225013) - Location: Des Moines, IA - Photos: 9 - Description: Technology By Design has a full in office showroom to demonstrate all the newest technology as well as custom work catered to the homeowners needs. - [Home Technology](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-technology-pj-vj~1718383) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: From bowling alleys and basketball courts to in wall total home control, Technology By Design offers all custom commercial and residential technology. - [2017 Des Moines Home Show Expo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2017-des-moines-home-show-expo-pj-vj~2734382) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Outdoor Audio/Video & Surveillance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-audio-video-and-surveillance-pj-vj~2734384) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Acheson Construction - Total Home Integration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/acheson-construction-total-home-integration-pj-vj~2552086) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Full Home Security and Automation Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-home-security-and-automation-update-pj-vj~2552047) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Full Home Automation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-home-automation-pj-vj~2552057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Outdoor Living Technology](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-technology-pj-vj~2545530) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Dallenbach/Larson Audio/Video](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dallenbach-larson-audio-video-pj-vj~2552118) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [TV's](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tv-s-pj-vj~1718387) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Technology By Design offers a wide variety of custom residential and commercial TV options. - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lighting-pj-vj~2364972) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Shelving](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelving-pj-vj~2365121) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Barn Security/Surveillance Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barn-security-surveillance-project-pj-vj~2734387) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [The Exchange Bar - Downtown Des Moines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-exchange-bar-downtown-des-moines-pj-vj~367575) - Location: Des Moines, IA - Photos: 6 - Description: A 9 TV Video wall installation, This system has the capability to display 9 individual images, 1 large image, or even a 2 TV by 2 TV large image with 5 individual images around it. - [Smart Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smart-home-pj-vj~2552111) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-automation-and-home-media/technology-by-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~503836056) ## Ideabooks - [Techy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83281808/list/techy) — 218 ideas - [Theater Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10405941/list/theater-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/technologybydesignia) ## Community Q&A **Q: where can I get similar in Canada. Love the idea** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I'm not sure about who is a dealer in Canada, but you could try to contact Trufig and ask for a local dealer. http://www.trufig.com/contact.php --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*