
Bleed’s work spans brand identity and development, art direction, packaging, printed matter, interactive design, art projects and exhibitions. Bleed is restless, intuitive, and contemplative. They defiantly question convention and the very definition of design. They believe in the power of visual language. Their work deals with long term brand-strategies as well as keeping it fresh by constantly challenging the boundaries of design and media.
Plazm is a creative studio founded in Portland, Ore., in 1991 with the launch of Plazm magazine. Together with their clients, they solve problems, tell stories, and seek out truth. Plazm magazine started as a cooperatively published, not-for-profit periodical that sparked a nascent creative community in early 1990s Portland. As the magazine garnered accolades and awards, it spawned a commercial design and branding firm whose clients have included Nike, LucasFilm, and MTV, along with local businesses and nonprofits such as PICA, the Northwest Film Center, and Fort George Brewery.
Söderhavet was founded 2004. Today there are 17 of them, working with integrated strategy and design. They used to be a digital agency, but now they are a design and branding agency. Their digital heritage means a deeper understanding than traditional design agencies of what’s needed for a brand identity to successfully support a digital presence.






