Top 70 Digital Design Consultants in Portland

After two false starts creating an augmented reality (AR) social media app, an AR company hired EMERGE to lead the project. Emerge Interactive created a game plan for the project before designing the user experience and developing an MVP.

“You need expertise in app industry mobile tactics but also in traditional marketing requirements. The experience with Emerge has been interesting. They didn’t just develop it, bug-test it, and give it a 60-day guarantee against bugs: they actually contributed to these other categories.” – Founder, AR Company

Solid Digital developed a website for an exclusive online networking site. They combined three separate properties into one community. They also aided with SEO.

“They offer exceptional flexibility, accessibility, and expertise. They took the time to understand our vision and were open-minded. They understood that they didn’t know my audience like I did.” – Executive Director, Online Networking Site

Experience Dynamics worked with a Fortune 500 software company to identify employee knowledge gaps. The company developed focus groups, conducted user surveys, and provided recommendations for the company's website design. As a result, visits to the updated website went up 38%, and click-through rates rose by 50%.

"I received a lot of feedback from our licensing specialists; they loved the new site and the training. They felt that it really helped them manage their time. People were noticing a difference in how they were using their time and how they were able to do their job." - Marketing Manager, Software Company

Humming Ray created a website for an electronics company. They used design requirements provided by the client to create the layout and design of the new eCommerce site. The made the new site using the Magento platform. The client said that the new website was user-friendly and easy to navigate. 

“They really cared about delivering a high-quality product and adhering to our timeline. Also, they stayed within our budget.” – Co-Owner, Electronic Company
 

Serenity Studios produced videos for an audiovisual solutions company. The company was looking to produce more digital content for their business. Serenity Studios helped the company show off the quality of their work.

“If you’re able to communicate those thoughts to Serenity Studios, they’ll be able to take the lead on piecing everything else together.” - Marketing Manager, Audiovisual Solutions Company

Partnering with an independent outdoors store, UpliftCX developed a custom e-commerce solution. They also managed a complicated integration with an outside ERP to enhance data reliability. The client praises them for their flexibility. 

"Tim is perfect for projects like ours, building out a new website or improving the customer experience of an existing one." – Former Web Coordinator, Outdoors Store 

Blueberry partnered with a dog food subscription service and has worked with it since its founding. Blueberry works with React, Ruby on Rails, and Stripe platforms to create a customer-focused e-commerce platform. Throughout the course of the engagement, the team provided frontend and backend development work, digital strategy, and high-level marketing strategy. 

ILLUSIO built and rebranded a home design company's website using WordPress. Their design work included improving the company's logo, creating graphics, and focusing on user experience. The company has experienced a 200% increase in sales since they began working with ILLUSIO.

“I constantly get compliments on the site. I would say they hit a home run on it as far as effectiveness.” – Owner, Home Design Company

Watson Creative provided video production services along with graphic design to enhance corporate and product brand identity for a telecommunications company. The content was distributed at trade shows along with other channels. The brand material created by Watson Creative enhanced awareness among important partners, increasing the client’s market share and engagement with marketing emails.

“They were efficient with a whatever it takes attitude. Their spirit to do it right and their passion for branding stood out. We experienced higher visibility to key partners and increased email marketing open rates and market share.” – VP Marketing, Telecommunications Company

A municipal tourism agency wanted to overhaul its website to attract more travelers. Daylight Studio built the frontend and backend for a new WordPress site and integrated data syncing functionality from the state tourism site.

Nelson Cash provided various web development and design services for an author to drive his brand awareness. They also ran social media accounts and provided some graphic design work. The client believes that Nelson Cash's social media efforts will help him stand out from the competition.

"When you do a deal with Nelson Cash, you’re dealing directly with the principals, and they are never more than an arm’s length away from you and your work."- Author 

Cast Iron Coding designed and developed an app to increase digital engagement capabilities for a sustainability nonprofit. They built the product from the ground up using Ruby on Rails. The app increased the size of the user base from 4,000 to 55,000. 

“Their ability to grasp the real essence of our work stood out.” – Former Executive Director, Sustainability Nonprofit

An outdoor knife and tool manufacturer partnered with Subtext to establish a customer engagement program through email marketing. Subtext built out the client's Salesforce platform, establishing distinct databases to better manage the diverse variety of clients the manufacturer serves. They then optimized the landing page, which boosted the client's direct sales results. Overall, there was a 90% increase in e-commerce from the site thanks to Subtext's efforts and engaging personal email campaign.

"Subtext is really disciplined at knowing what they need to own and execute really well, which has been user experience and website development." - Director of Marketing, Knife Manufacturer

Murmur Creative worked with an adventure travel company on their branding. The agency built a website that focused on visual content, redesigned the company's logo, and provided tips for redefining their image. Users note that the new website has given the company a stronger credibility. 

"I now measure other companies against my experience with Murmur."- Owner, Adventure Travel Company

FINE developed a new branding strategy for a catering company that included a new website with a live stream and a new logo. The client was impressed with the increase in web traffic after working with FINE. 

"We’ve seen steady growth since we started SEO development, and monthly traffic was up roughly 250% after last year’s relaunch. Client feedback is tremendous, and our site sets the bar for our competitors." – Founder, Global Gourmet Catering 

One of Stellaractive's clients is a fuel distribution company that wanted a web designer that would have an ongoing relationship with it even after site launch. Stellaractive redeveloped the website on WordPress and continues to provide website maintenance and coaches the client on web development.

"They keep the project going forward, even when I’m unavailable for weeks at a time. They aim to roll out projects with an efficiency that often exceeds my ability to follow up." - Owner, Fuel Distribution Firm

Parliament developed a new brand identity to establish a new image for an electric car company. They led a thorough discovery process to create a fresh brand identity and built a website that satisfied the new brand’s look and feel. The website experienced an increased amount of traffic and generated more leads.

“We were struck by their ability to study future demographics and tie those into their work.” – Former Chief Creative Officer, Electric Car Company

Thrive Internet Marketing Agency worked with an online travel company to increase website traffic and engagement. They built a dynamic website from scratch. The client notes that Thrive Internet Marketing was a cost effective partner and over delivered on the project.

“When our company started, we had 6 visitors in 3 months. Since we started the marketing efforts, we’ve had 8,000 hits.” – Owner, Online Travel Company

KindTyme helped establish a brand for a cannabis company, the identity of which the client wanted to not revolve exclusively around the product it sells. They designed the logo, created a website, ran advertisements in industry magazines, and created promotional merchandise designs. The two parties are hoping to continue working together with KindTyme taking over an SEO campaign and general marketing needs.

"Their level of creativity is excellent, and the work speaks for itself." — Manager, Government Affairs Firm

Kristine Neil created an eCommerce site for a hair studio. They created a Squarespace eCommerce site for the client. The client is happy with the site, and said that their online sales have increased since the new site launched.

“Kristine Neil delivered a high-quality site ahead of schedule. They were highly responsive throughout the process.” – CFO and Vice President, Hair Studio

Cardwell Creative updated an old site for an engineering firm. They created a new Wordpress site with a design aesthetic that worked for the clients and presented well on mobile platforms, which the old site had not been able to do. The client reported that there has been a significant rise both in the number of visitors to the site and to the amount of time that each visitor spends there.

“These results have been excellent, and we're pleased with the way everything turned out. Cardwell Creative is a team of excellent collaborators” – Webmaster, Engineering Firm
 

SingleMind developed a web app for a smart data company that emphasizes graphical displays and enables two core functions. The product is unique in the enterprise software space, and the client was impressed in their project management and development skills. 

“SingleMind has a good understanding of the whole process from ideation to implementation and beyond. They’re able to take our ideas and turn them into functioning code. ” – CEO, Smart Data Company

A remodeling company hired Intuitive Digital for digital marketing help. Their work included building a website, running an SEO campaign, writing blogs, and curating social media accounts. The client felt that Intuitive Digital did an amazing job of teaching the company skills. They also pride the agency on their responsiveness and enthusiasm. 

"Intuitive Digital keeps our company current and up to date with best practice. They proactively push our SEO efforts to make us competitive with larger companies." – Owner of Remodeling Company

Planet Argon was hired by a snack box subscription company to revamp its website. They ended up redesigning and building the website and added features that facilitated the company’s recurring billing and subscription structure. The client felt engaged and supported by Planet Argon.

“Compared to other vendors we’ve worked with, they are much more involved. They had an actual interest in what we were doing.” – CFO, Snack Subscription Company

A medical company wanted to increase its credibility and awareness and used Matter Communications for a PR and social media plan. Matter Communications also write articles for the company, which have resulted in 41 million impressions and 50 to 80 sales inquiries.

"We're a small company, but I never feel like a minor client of theirs. I always feel confident they're working on my behalf. When I'm in the building, they welcome me with open arms. Everybody participates and looks forward to coming up with the next idea." - Senior Vice President of Marketing, Medical Company

Speak! was hired by a microbrewery to rework and expand its branding and distribution campaigns. The partnership mostly entailed competition research, audience targeting, and logo and print design.

"They're very methodical in scoping out their work."  – VP of Board, Microbrewery

A peer network provider hired Arck Interactive to help develop web and mobile applications to facilitate interactions between members of its network. The team at Arck Interactive developed a web application and mobile application that served as toolsets to connect the network's users.  The client was impressed with Arck Interactive's research skills and ability to handle feedback. 

"They're responsive to feedback in whatever form we provide. Arck Interactive has helped us scope the nature of our projects, and supplied the resources that could accomplish that." – Community Technologist, Peer Network Provider 

Software Technology Group developed golf fitting software for a golf company during a two-year engagement. The firm also created instructional software and a web portal that helped implement a player profile program. The company has grown by 700% as a result of their partnership. 

"Software Technology Group is one of the best firms I have ever had the good fortune to work with." —General Manager, Golf Company 

Northwest Media Collective revamped a WordPress site for a mobile software company. They added new features to expand the functionality and enhanced the product's visual appeal. Eventually, the agency will start working on an SEO campaign for the client. Web traffic and sales have increased. The client values Northwest Media Collective as a partner and especially appreciates the team's friendly attitude and responsive communicative abilities.

"The overall friendliness of the folks that we dealt with was very positive. I could reach out to a project manager, pretty much any time of day or night, and they would immediately answer or respond very quickly."- VP of Marketing, Mobile Software Company

A novelty food retailer, whose business relies on e-commerce, hired Forix to help integrate Magento within a short deadline after a dissatisfying experience with a different developer. Forix improved the site's mobile compatibility and speed and increased its conversion rates.

"Forix is a one-stop-shop. They have a great talent pool that clients can take advantage of when it comes to taking your site to the next level." - Director of Corporate Sales, Online Food Retailer