About Us

Comprised of experienced brand thinkers + talented creatives, Straydog is passionate about delivering top-notch design.

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STUDIO snapshot

A boutique branding + design house in West Vancouver.

We specialize in launching new brands and re-invigorate existing brands. We will help you develop stronger customer connections and work to create design that is compelling and cohesive. We believe in creating holistic brand experiences that will propel business forward!

Our services are comprehensive; from branding and logo design, to brand naming, website design and development, SEO and all things graphic design. Do you need a full re-brand…we can help. But we also take on one-off’s or small projects, such as;

Business card designs
Food & beverage label design
Graphic design for a brochures or other marketing collateral
Graphic design for vehicle wraps
Banners, posters and trade show creative
Website updates, support & maintenance

Do you have questions about how things work when you work with us? These FAQ’s may answer some of those questions, but feel free to also reach and give us a call @ 604.913.7936 or drop us an email.

MEET THE pack

ROB BARNETT

Principal + Managing Director

With a strong background in business + brand strategy, Rob has worked for many large brand’s including; Coca-Cola, Powerade, Sprite, Kraft, and Kleenex. Rob’s leadership has been key to Straydog’s success and growth. From shaping the company’s long term strategy to creating prosperous brands, Rob is passionate about helping clients realize their visions for growth.

SALLY BELL

Creative Director

A spirited graphic designer who knows how to translate a conceptual brand promise into a stylish and memorable visual. With an eye for detail and consistency, Sally delivers designs that reinforce brand messaging. She has over 15 years experience creating all forms of brand collateral (printed materials, website design, magazine layout, packaging, and more).

STEVE PARK

Digital & Brand Strategist

Steve brings 24 years of marketing experience as an agency leader and digital marketing and communications expert. As SVP of digital for Edelman, Steve‘s role included the digital executive sponsor on Western Canadian and international accounts including: Nike, Microsoft, Milicron, HP, The Port of Vancouver among many others.

ANNE CLIFFORD

Web Developer

An experienced software developer with a background in business systems, Anne now specializes in WordPress with an emphasis on customized functionality and integration of business processes.

TIM CLIFFORD

Web Developer

With a background in business software and large mainframe systems, Tim now specializes in front end WordPress development with an emphasis on theme building and customization to meet business requirements.

TRENT STROMKINS

Technical Advisor

Trent started developing websites in the late 1990’s, moving quickly into dynamic databased driven web applications and responsive web design. Trent is our resident Drupal expert and technical advisor for everything web.

VIVI PRASETIA

Digital Product Designer

Vivi is our digital designer building digital products that deliver value to our clients through seamless user experience & world class interface. Vivi brings a wealth of UX & IA experience to Straydog having worked with the likes TELUS, Purdys, Destination Canada, Translink, Campaign Monitor, Unbounce, and local non-profit organizations. Vivi also shares her knowledge and experience as a UX part time instructor in the Digital Design department at Vancouver Film School.

RIK KLINGLE-WATT

Copywriter

An award-winning storyteller, Rik’s ideas have moved product, raised money, influenced policy and inspired change. He used the lore of Belgium chocolate to increase sales for one company by over 500%, earned a Guinness World Record for another, and brought dignity to Canada’s poorest postal code. Along the way he elevated the plight of homelessness to a world stage, made a film that went viral, and sold a lot of beer.

DANUTA MOUNT

Document Specialist

As a Microsoft Word Expert, Danuta specializes in creating and designing, robust and stable templates. By restructuring content and applying templates, Danuta creates professionally formatted, branded and style compliant documents.

MICHIKO TSUMURA

Translator

Michiko is an English-to-Japanese translator specializing in print materials & web sites. In her 14 years as a translator, she has worked on projects for globally companies such as Qatar Airways, BC Hydro and Netflix as well as many smaller or local companies and organizations all over the world.

KODIAK

Vice President (2001 - 2013)

Kodiak loved squirrels, sticks, and anything squeeky. He liked to think of himself as the guardian of the studio. We really miss our furry friend:)

Awards, Recognition & Affiliations

Silver Award Winner, Graphis 7 Branding for the Soji Brand

The Dieline, Package Deisign, 2014 — The Dieline, Package Design

Awwwards for Responsive Web Design – Paladin Security Website

Design Edge 2012

FROM THE BLOG

June 6

Graphic Design, A Business Asset

Graphic design is not simply about making your marketing materials look good, although the visual presentation is very necessary. It's about communicating your business's message in a clear, compelling, and visually appealing manner. Ottawa (Canada) – Business leaders and governments in...Read More