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Several large companies like Nike, Intel, and Under Armour call Portland home. Because of this, there is a plethora of really awesome graphic design agencies and consultancies to choose from for your upcoming branding or design project.
We have taken the time to pull together a list for you that includes each graphic design agency's Google rating, contact info, summary of who they are, tagline, link to website, and basic company and client information. And while this is a really solid list but there are a ton of other options out there as well. Be sure to check out as many portfolios as possible and gather a few quotes before you make your final selection.
Murmur Creative
4.5 stars out of 16 Google reviews
1300 SE Stark St #210
Portland, OR 97214
(971) 254-8662
Summary: Murmur combines a unique focus on branding and websites to design a holistic experience for consumers. They give off a very cool and fun vibe on their website and pride themselves on giving back to their employees and community.
Tagline: Success by Design
Link to Design Portfolio: https://murmurcreative.com/work/
Year Company Was Founded: 2007
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Pipcorn Snacks
- Hillsboro Aviation
- Tillamook
- Kurisu International
- Corsair Distillery
- Oh Planning + Design
- Som
- Becker Capital
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Jama Software
- Many others on their website…
Fieldtrip Design
821 NW Flanders St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 608-7930
Summary: Fieldtrip offers web, graphic, and branding services specifically for medium to large companies who are seeking a long-term partnership to build their brand. They are proud of the fact that they are a small team and can provide more efficiencies to companies that may have a limited budget.
Tagline: We specialize in partnering with marketing managers who need experienced design consultation across all platforms.
Link to Design Portfolio: http://fieldtripinc.com/work/
Year Company Was Founded: 1990
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients: They have a lot of national brands like Nike and Western Union ut also list many local businesses on their website.
Perspektiiv
4.9 stars out of 72 Google reviews
3855 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
(720) 891-7858
Summary: They primarily work with small businesses and entrepreneurs to provide high quality graphics and branding. They have a ton of really high reviews on Google and seem to have worked with a lot of local businesses.
Tagline: Perspektiiv Design Co. is a creative studio thriving in Portland, Oregon working with clients nation wide.
Link to Design Portfolio: http://perspektiiv.com/logodesign
Year Company Was Founded: 2013
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients: There are several examples of local clients on their website.
Norell Design
5.0 stars out of 65 Google reviews
5257 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd STE 202
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 544-9763
Summary: Norell Design offers over 20 years of experience creating unique and recognizable designs for a wide variety of local and global clients. They pride themselves on being one of the more affordable options in Portland. They have a ton of 5 star reviews on Google and examples to check out on their website.
Tagline: A perfect mix of creativity, strategy, and originality to enhance the face of your business and help it to grow
Link to Design Portfolio: https://norelldesign.com/portfolio
Year Company Was Founded: 2001
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Buffalo Welding
- Summa
- ReSource
- PDX Electric
- G&L Janitorial Services
- RollnBand
- Mokuti Naturals
- Eagle Janitorial Cleaning
- CM Landscape Maintenance
Parliament
5.0 stars out of 1 Google review
425 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 954-1230
Summary: These guys are hyper-focused on providing awesome creative but also pride themselves in being nice and fun to work with. Check out one of their monthly happy hours that they host at their office. What they lack in Google reviews, they strongly make up for with testimonies on their website by some previous and current clients.
Tagline: We create killer brands, products, environments and experiences. We’re committed to great work, efficiency and partnerships.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://weareparliament.com/work
Year Company Was Founded: 2007
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Olympia Beer
- Xbox
- onX
- NIke
- Poler
- Rainier
- Dynastar
- Prometheus
- UCO
- Corkcicle
- Leupold
- CapitalOne
HUB Collective
4.0 stars out of 2 Google reviews
1200 NW Naito Pkwy #470
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-0165
Summary: HUB is a woman-owned design agency focused on making a positive impact in the work they are doing. They have a diverse client base including some very big global names as well as local businesses including nonprofits, government agencies, and higher education.
Tagline: Creative thinking for positive impact.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://www.hubltd.com/
Year Company Was Founded: 2004
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Adidas
- Soexo
- Umpqua Bank
- Unicef
- Pepsi
- PBOT
- Mattel
- Starbucks
- Nike
- MARS
- Simple
- Famer Brothers
- Keen
- Linfield College
- Lewis & Clark
- OHSU
FINE
5.0 stars out of 6 Google reviews
1140 SW 11th Ave #200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 243-3463
Summary: FINE has worked with some powerhouse brands since opening in 1994 and has a several examples of work on their website. They are trying to be a very “un-agency-like” agency and break the mold by making big things happen and being “nice.”
Tagline: We use the power of brand to make big things happen for your customers.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://www.wearefine.com/work
Year Company Was Founded: 1994
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Lime
- Cisco
- L’oreal
- Apple
- American Cancer Society
- Kimpton
- Pernod Ricard
- Symantec
- Hitachi
- Ste Michelle
- Aramark
- Dish
- Viceroy
- Carmel Partners
- Legal & General
- Plus many more on their website
Lucid Design
5.0 stars out of 8 Google reviews
524 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 241-0539
Summary: Lucid has been doing product, brand, package, marketing and design for global and local brands since opening in 1999. They are striving to create a balance between cutting edge design and nostalgia. They also specialize in cannabis design and marketing.
Tagline: Amazing results are what drive us, and we love to journey side by side with our clients to bridge the gap between creativity and strategic business outcomes.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://www.lucid-design.com/work/
Year Company Was Founded: 1999
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Armor All
- BMW
- Hasbro
- Mattel
- MLB
- NBA
- NCAA
- Lucas Arts
- Target
- Shell Oil
- Plus many more on their website
Design By Goats
5.0 stars out of 3 Google reviews
1505 N Bryant St
Portland, OR 97217
(971) 361-4628
Summary: Design By Goats is a boutique agency that is primarily run by two designers. They have several examples of work on their website and would be a good choice for someone looking to work with a smaller company.
Tagline: We help our clients tell their stories through creative direction / illustration / graphic design / identity design / brand consultation. We like to bring out the singularity and joy in any story that seeks to be told.
Link to Design Portfolio: http://designbygoats.com/
Year Company Was Founded: 2013
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Text a Lawyer
- Cravenspeed
- The Palace
- Indie Hops
- Moloney Photo
- Agile Health & Wellness
- Portland Spoon Co.
- The Welhouse Family
- Kraken
- Cascadia Pilates & Corealign
- Plus many more on their website
Iris Creative Co
5.0 stars out of 8 Google reviews
4027 NE 7th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 512-9441
Summary: Iris operates off of four key principles: simplicity, honesty, purpose, and partnership. They work with companies of all sizes and have some examples of work on their website.
Tagline: Unique web experiences for all.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://www.iriscreative.co/work
Year Company Was Founded: 2014
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Etesian Wealth Advisors
- Valley West Landscapes
- Vibrant Village Foundation
- Paramount Salon
- Gorge Wellness Alliance
- Wyatt Insurance Group
- Skyline Renewables
Magneto Brand Advertising
227 SW Pine St #200
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 222-7477
Summary: Magneto prides themselves as being an agile team of creatives that can help with brand focused campaigns. Their core values are integrity and collaboration to build trusted relationships with their clients with the end goal of exceeding expectations on projects.
Tagline: We engage audiences and spark excitement for brands.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://magnetoworks.com/?/work
Year Company Was Founded: 2001
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Chown
- Hotel Eastlund
- Living Well
- M Financial
- Mackenzie
- Markowitz Herbold Law
- NW Natural
Nemo Design
4.7 stars out of 7 Google reviews
1875 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 872-9631
Summary: Nemo is focused on breaking boundaries and creating meaningful connections for local Portland companies as well as larger national brands since 1999. They have a passion for active lifestyle brands and have several examples of their work on their site.
Tagline: For 21 years we’ve been collaborating with our clients, flipping brand problems from hot mess to hotness. We clarify opportunities, craft strategies and build marketing to reach new audiences with a potent blend of logic and magic.
Link to Design Portfolio: http://www.nemodesign.com/work
Year Company Was Founded: 1999
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Ikon Pass
- Tepui
- Nike Swim
- Aviara
- Mammoth
- MasterCraft
- Soccer Without Borders
- 10 Barrel Brewing Co
- Danner
Sockeye
4.3 stars out of 3 Google reviews
240 N Broadway
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 226-3843
Summary: Sockeye is headquartered in Portland with a “Creative Consulate” in Amsterdam. They specialize in the nuances of branding and design and pride themselves on working with “seekers” who work to take things to a higher level.
Tagline: We are a creative agency made up of tinkerers and dreamers who want to make great work for our clients. We surround ourselves with those that inspire us, and we seek to make work that is equally as inspired.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://sockeye.com/work/
Year Company Was Founded: 1997
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Adidas
- Breakside Brewery
- Otto’s Cider
Eris Creative
5.0 stars out of 3 Google reviews
4017 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 740-0827
Summary: Eris will help you tell your brand’s story, drive engagement, and look really good. They have worked with several local clients in industries such as food, cannabis, and construction and take a market-specific approach to the work.
Tagline: We are storytellers, growth hackers, and creators
Link to Design Portfolio: http://www.eriscreative.com/portfolio/
Year Company Was Founded: 2015
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- DC Structures
- Framework Plus
- Oregon Outdoor Lighting
- Wild Mike’s Ultimate Pizza
- DC Builders
- Apex Outdoor Lighting
collektiv
8623 SW 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 490-1569
Summary: Also known as CKTV, collektiv does very high-end design and graphic work for some big brands. They specialize in brand design but also work with motion graphics and 3D design.
Tagline: Intuitive design, brand insight
Link to Design Portfolio: http://www.collektiv.com/index.html
Year Company Was Founded: 2010
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Under Armour
- Rottefella
- ABSR
- Freestyle
- Nespresso
- A13
- Omni-tech
- Monster
- Awol
- Intel
- Nokia
- Turner
- Portal 2
- Adidas
- Nissan
- Honda
- Alienware
- Dodge
- Axmen
- FA Arch
- Darkstar
Opus Creative
5.0 stars out of 2 Google reviews
2337 NW York St
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 220-0252
Summary: Opus is one of the oldest graphic design agencies in Portland and has been helping customers find their “authentic voice” for over 25 years. They operate based on three pillars: meaningful design, practical strategy, and reciprocal relationships.
Tagline: From branding and design to responsive digital builds and video—we develop content and drive campaigns that connect our partners with their customers in an authentic voice.
Link to Design Portfolio: http://www.opuscreative.com/our-work
Year Company Was Founded: 1994
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Dell
- HP
- Autodesk
- Clear Creek
Struck
5.0 stars out of 1 Google review
531 SE 14th Ave #106
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 517-2526
Summary: Struck is headquartered in Salt Lake City but also has offices in Portland and LA. They develop what they call Experience Affinity which generates attention and evokes emotion for brands through experiences that they help create.
Tagline: We grow brands by creating Experience Affinity.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://www.struck.com/case-studies
Year Company Was Founded: 1995
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Altabank
- Monterey
- Nick Animation
- Utah Office of Tourism
- Experience Scottsdale
- Jack in the Box
- Catalina Island Company
- Deer Valley Resort
- Lennar
- Creminelli
Watson Creative
5.0 stars out of 16 Google reviews
240 N Broadway, Suite 012
Portland, OR 97227
(800) 280-3057
Summary: Watson Creative focuses on research and using data to create an impactful brand experience. They work with all kinds of brands and have a ton of services available including strategy, creative, and activation.
Tagline: Dig down to build up.
Link to Design Portfolio: https://watsoncreative.com/work/
Year Company Was Founded: 2008
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Microsoft
- Point Defiance Zoo
- The Armory
- Nike
- Oregon Symphony
- SF 49ers
- Circle by Disney
- Oregon Blueberry Farms
OMFGCO
5.0 stars out of 2 Google reviews
9 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 200,
Portland, OR 97214-1247
(503) 765-OMFG
Summary: Other than having one of the best company names we've ever encountered, OMFGCO is on a mission to find a better way. They promise to recognize the best idea even if it comes from a client, ask a lot of questions, and do whatever it takes to get the best result possible.
Tagline: We build brands for visionairies
Link to Design Portfolio: https://omfgco.com/#work
Year Company Was Founded: 2009
Company Size: 11-50 employees
Examples of Clients:
- Waveland
- Neutral
- The Woodlark
- The Huntington Lodge
- Eem
- Muji Portland
- Straightaway
- Downtown Stumptown
- The Laylow
- Ace Hotel
The Study
5.0 stars out of 1 Google review
665 North Tillamook Street
Portland, Oregon, 97227
(503) 703-6408
Summary: The Study is a Portland consultancy run by Yvonne Perez Emerson. They pride themselves on not just making things pretty but developing smart experiences.
Tagline: Brains Before Beauty
Link to Design Portfolio: https://www.enterthestudy.com/work-big
Year Company Was Founded: 2006
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Examples of Clients:
- The Pioneer Woman Mercantile
- WeMake Celebrates
- Mantel
Additional Options
There are literally hundreds of graphic design companies and freelancers in the Portland area who are ready to help you with your next project. Check out this list at PortlandCreativeList for several more: https://www.portlandcreativelist.com/directory/graphic-design/.