About Us

Comprised of experienced brand thinkers, digital strategists and designers, Straydog is passionate about delivering top-notch solutions for all things brand and website related.

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A boutique branding + digital design agency

We specialize in building new brands, re-invigorate existing brands and designing award winning, effective websites. 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 across all mediums that will propel your business forward!

Our services are comprehensive; from branding and logo design, to brand naming, website design and development, SEO and Social Media Marketing.

Maybe you don’t need a full re-brand or a new website, we also take on one-off’s or small projects, such as;

Logo Design
Website updates, support & maintenance
Business card designs
Banners, posters and trade show creative
Graphic design for a brochure, signage
Powerpoint and Word templates
Graphic design for vehicle wraps
Food & beverage label design

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 @ 604.764-1881 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 28 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.

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.

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/ Drupal developer

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.

STEVE BARNETT

Web Developer

Steve has wide range of experience in database technologies, web security analysis and incident response, building & maintaining blogs, shopping carts, business web apps, marketing campaigns, and storefront solutions (WordPress, Shopify, Code Igniter, Unbounce )

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.

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

2022 Best of BC

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

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ABOUT US

Comprised of experienced brand thinkers, digital strategists and designers, Straydog is passionate about delivering top-notch solutions for all things brand and website related.

STUDIO snapshot

Our services are comprehensive; from branding and logo design, to brand naming, website design and development, SEO and Social Media Marketing.