Brands with a sense of direction
Northbound Studio is an independent brand and web design studio in Larkhaven, Oregon. We build identities, websites, and packaging for consumer brands and nonprofits that are ready to look like they mean it.
We're small on purpose. Three senior people, no hand-offs to juniors, and a calendar that holds about six projects a year. You work with the people doing the work.
What we make
Brand identity
naming support, logos, type systems, color, and the guidelines that keep it all consistent.
Websites
strategy, design, and build on platforms your team can actually run.
Packaging
shelf-ready systems that stand out in a crowded aisle and scale across a product line.
Who we work with
Our clients sell tea, outdoor gear, and baked goods. They teach kids to read and keep rivers clean. What they share is a clear point of view and a brand that hasn't caught up to it yet. We close that gap.
Recent work
Fernwood Tea Co. needed packaging that could hold its own next to national brands. Open Shelf Literacy needed a website that turned visitors into volunteers. Halden Outdoor Supply needed an online store that felt as rugged as its gear. Each project started with a sharp question and ended with a measurable result.
How we work
Every project runs through four phases: Discover, Define, Design, and Deliver. You get a fixed scope, a fixed fee, and a weekly check-in. Most identity projects take 8 to 10 weeks. Websites run 10 to 14.
What clients say
Northbound asked better questions about our business than our board did. The new packaging paid for itself in one season.
They made a nonprofit website that people actually finish reading. Volunteer sign-ups doubled.
Where to start
Tell us what you're building and where it's stuck. We'll reply within two business days with honest thoughts on fit, timing, and budget. Projects start at $12,000.
Start a project
Email hello@example.com or call (555) 014-2290 to book a 30 minute intro call.