Born from a desire for second chances — Fair Chance Designs creates NFC smart products, laser-engraved goods, and custom software that empower connection, safety, and meaningful experiences.
Personality Made Tangible
About
Fair Chance Designs, LLC is a founder-led design and development studio based in Pensacola, FL. Every project is handled personally — by a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who spent years operating in environments where precision, reliability, and doing the job right the first time weren't optional.
That same standard drives everything FCD builds. From NFC technology products designed for networking, safety, and emergency response, to laser-engraved personalized goods that make a lasting impression, to custom software built for real business operations — the goal is always the same: deliver something purposeful that actually works.
When you work with Fair Chance Designs, you're not talking to an account manager or a ticket queue. You get a direct line to the person doing the work, start to finish.
USCG Veteran
Pensacola, FL
Founder-Led
LLC — Est. 2024
What We Offer
From tappable NFC cards to full-stack operations software, every FCD product is designed with intention and built to last.
Get connected with NFC digital technology. Custom business cards, emergency contact tags, key chains, review cards, and more — tap to share, no app required. Ask about the possibilities.
Color printed PVC or laser-engraved bamboo and metal cards — with or without NFC digital technology built in. Professional cards that make a lasting first impression before you say a word.
Small-scale laser engraving for customized personal products. Gifts, awards, signage, and branded items engraved with precision — built to stand out and built to last.
Web apps, operations platforms, and internal tools built with modern frameworks. From small business dashboards to full-scale operations systems — if you can describe it, Fair Chance Designs can build it.
Our Work
A look at some of the platforms and products built under the FCD umbrella.
Full-stack operations platform for two agricultural entities across three locations. Features AI-assisted quoting, vendor price books, inventory management, entity-level P&L, and AR aging reports.
PWA and Electron desktop app for a riding lesson and boarding business. Manages riders, horses, lesson packages, payments, progress notes, and Schedule C tax reporting.
Internal business operations hub for Fair Chance Designs — orders, customers, invoicing, inventory, NFC platform management, and an AI suite for card design generation.
Custom order management and invoicing app for a family bakery. Tracks custom cake orders, pricing, ingredients, and customer history in a clean, mobile-friendly interface.
Why Fair Chance Designs
Every product — physical or digital — is built to a standard Fair Chance Designs would put its name on. Your satisfaction isn't a policy; it's the point.
Fair Chance Designs operates lean by design. No agency overhead, no layers of middlemen — just honest pricing for work done right.
Every request is handled by the same person who builds it. That means faster answers, fewer surprises, and a product that actually reflects what you asked for.
Twenty-plus years of Coast Guard service built a simple habit: finish the job, do it right, and own the outcome. That standard follows every FCD project to delivery.
Storefront
Browse our catalog of NFC products, laser-engraved items, and digital licenses. Custom orders always welcome.
Tap to share. No app needed. Professional cards that connect instantly.
Tap and leave a Google review in seconds. Perfect for any local business.
Custom trophies, plaques, and recognition pieces engraved with precision.
Engraved cutting boards, signs, ornaments, and more — made to order.
Access to FCD-built apps and tools for your business or personal use.
Custom Orders
Have something specific in mind? Describe what you're looking for and expect a quote, timeline, and next steps within 24 hours. No commitment required to inquire.
Fair Chance Designs handles everything from one-off personalized gifts to multi-month software builds. Every request gets a real response from the person actually doing the work.
Thanks — Tony will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss next steps.
Get In Touch
Questions, ideas, or just want to say hello — reach out any time. Every message goes straight to the person who'll handle it.
Thanks for reaching out. You'll hear back within 24 hours.