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How we can guide your success.

(why us)

You’ve got great products, services, and big goals for your business. But how do you let the world know?

You get together with people who can help develop your brand, show off your stuff, make connections with your audience and turn your goals into completed to-do lists.

We have a broad range of expertise but are cost-effective and personal in size. So whether you need search engine optimization, a website redesign, identity development, or something else, we can guide you through the maze of options by simplifying the process, sharing our know-how, and removing all of the guesswork.

How we work.

(and why a process matters)

Every client is unique, and so are the milestones to their success.

While we never over-complicate the process, we know that the creative path is rarely linear. Because of this, we follow processes that help us to be thorough while efficiently producing results, always with scalability in mind. By learning about your products, services, competitors, and customer needs, we create solutions that bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Accolades.

(recognition)

Okay, well, here’s where it gets a little awkward.

We want you to know, but not in a braggin sort of way, we’ve won a slew of awards. We’ve also been recognized by a number of the world’s leading design organizations, and have been published in dozens of books. Nuff said, but if you’re a trust but verify kind of person, we’d be happy to send you a list.

What our customers say.

Gene McClain, ITB Packaging

“Design Direction has created an award-winning site for ITB Packaging. Our customers find the site simple to navigate with an attractive content arrangement. The website is a standout within our industry and we are blown away with the results.”
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Wendy Kanar of Poznak, Dyer, Kanar, Schefsky and Thompson

``We love their work.``
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Brooke VanderKelen Alba, Snow Machines, Inc.

“We consistently get great feedback on the look of our multiple websites. We appreciate their customer-driven approach and find them to be a great value.”
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Norm Kanar, Savant Labs

“Design Direction does a great job of translating our desired messages like trust, reliability, and accuracy into compelling imagery and content to help reach our customers. Over the years, they have been super responsive and always meet the submission deadlines.”
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Ellen Livingood, Catalyst Services, Inc.

``They've done an amazing job of grasping what we are all about, understanding our unique audiences, and crafting a presence that communicates with clarity and creativity.``
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Who we are.

(backgrounds)

branding, design, photography and video

CLARK MOST
Co-Owner + Chief Know-It-All

I am a visual design storyteller, photographer, artist, and design educator. I love the design process, learning new things, meeting new people, taking road trips, and asking an endless number of “why” questions.

design, web dev, SEO + marketing

LYNNE MOST
Co-Owner + Chief Bossy Pants

My love of art and computers merged as the world wide web became my medium of choice. I am passionate about graphic design, web development, and marketing, and thankful I get to spend most of my days making useful things for others.

chief of entertainment

BLUE MOST
Co-Dependant + Chief Barker

Most days I’m kind of worthless. But as the mascot, I do keep morale high around here. I am especially good at barking, dancing, and herding cats. I live for food and my owners won’t mind if you pay them with dog treats. Just don’t tell them I told you.

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