Local Companies

// May 1st, 2009 // Jobs, Networking

There are a ton of local design companies in Portland and even a hand full in the surrounding area. With so many to choose from, you sure want to pick the right ones to submit your protfolio and reséumé to. If I have gotten anything out of school it has been a broadened network of people (not just online networks) who I can connect with for advice and job oppertunities. Two of my favorite companies I have had a chance to visit or work with are Sparkplug and Nemo. Sparkplug and NemoI took a class trip to Nemo last year and fell in love with the work atmosphere in their wearhouse. Everything seemed to be very well organized, communicaiton among employees was streamlined, and there was a creative and relaxed environment. I was in awe as I got to meet one of my favorite photographers Trevor Graves. I later interviewed him and found that he was one of the founders of Nemo back in the day. What an inspiration for me, as I have had dreams of having a design company of my own some day.

I was first introduced to Sparkplug last year when I took my second web design class at Mt. Hood in the spring of 2008. My instructor for the IM191 class was a great guy named Matt Triplett, owner of Sparkplug. We developed a unique relationship as I continued to further my knowledge of web design. I have been working for Matt and Sparkplug since the summer of 2008 and couldn’t have a better job. I am planing on answering support emails for their team management site TeamSnap as well as designing and developing a mobile interface for the site this summer.

So, here is to awesome Portland design companies and working with great creative people!

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