Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Translation and Cross-Cultural Solutions
Translation by Design delivers customized language and cross-cultural solutions to empower global communication. Founded on the Monterey Peninsula, our team combines operational design and global communication expertise to create strategic language solutions. Our certified translators, interpreters, and cultural trainers serve diverse industries, including legal, financial, and energy sectors. We utilize advanced CAT tools and adhere to ATA standards to ensure accuracy and consistency.With a global network of professionals, we provide interpretation, translation, website localization, and cross-cultural training tailored to client needs. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and cultural sensitivity has earned trust from law firms, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. We prioritize client satisfaction through timely delivery, competitive rates, and a focus on reducing cultural misunderstandings in international business.
Services
Translation Services
Interpretation Services
Cross-Cultural Training
Website Localization
Legal Translation
Highlights and features
- We offer certified translators with expertise in legal, financial, and technical fields.
- Our global network ensures language solutions in over 100 languages.
- Customized cross-cultural training reduces international business misunderstandings.
- We utilize advanced CAT tools for consistent, high-quality translations.
- 24/7 support for urgent translation and interpretation needs.
Associations and certifications
- American Translators Association
What people say
Excellent service
Professionalism
Accurate translations
Timely delivery
Cultural expertise
Services
Translation Services
Translation by Design provides written translation services in over 100 languages for legal, financial, technical, and medical documents. Our certified translators combine linguistic skills with subject-matter expertise to ensure accuracy. We use CAT tools for consistency and handle complex projects with tight deadlines.
Interpretation Services
We offer consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for legal proceedings, business meetings, and conferences. Our court-certified interpreters understand cultural nuances and industry-specific terminology. Services include equipment rental for multilingual events and on-site support globally.
Cross-Cultural Training
Customized cross-cultural training programs prepare teams for international business interactions. We cover communication styles, etiquette, negotiation strategies, and cultural norms. Training benefits executives, HR professionals, and military personnel working in diverse environments.
Website Localization
Our localization experts adapt websites for international audiences, including language translation and cultural adjustments. We ensure technical compatibility and SEO optimization. Services include content evaluation, multilingual SEO, and cultural reviews for global market readiness.
Legal Translation
Certified legal translation services for contracts, depositions, and court documents. We specialize in Asian languages and handle eDiscovery, litigation support, and immigration documents. Translators are ATA-certified with expertise in legal terminology and procedures.
People
Sandra DeLay
Founder and President
Sandra DeLay leads Translation by Design with expertise in operational design and global communication. She focuses on strategic language solutions and cultural training, leveraging her leadership experience to drive company vision and client satisfaction.
Peter Fordos
Director of Cross Cultural Training
Peter Fordos designs cultural training programs based on experience working with 80+ countries. He specializes in adapting business practices for multicultural environments, helping organizations improve global communication and operational efficiency.
Carl Magnuson
Director of Sales & Marketing
Carl Magnuson drives sales and marketing with creativity and relationship-building expertise. He identifies business opportunities and strengthens client partnerships, aligning growth strategies with Translation by Design's core values of trust and collaboration.
Carmen Ibarra
Localization & Translation Manager
Carmen Ibarra oversees translation projects using her linguistic and technical skills. She manages CAT tools and ensures quality control, combining language expertise with technology to deliver accurate, timely translations for global clients.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in legal, financial, energy, healthcare, publishing, and technical industries, providing tailored language solutions for each sector's unique requirements.
Do you offer certified translations?
Yes, we provide ATA-certified translations for legal documents, immigration papers, and official records, ensuring compliance with official requirements.
Can you handle urgent translation requests?
Yes, we offer expedited services for urgent projects while maintaining quality, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines for global clients.
What languages do you support?
We support over 100 languages, including rare dialects and major global languages, with specialized expertise in Asian, European, and Middle Eastern languages.
How do you ensure translation quality?
We use certified translators, CAT tools for consistency, and multi-step quality checks to ensure accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and technical precision.
