ESTABLISHED 2004
In the heart of Portland's creative landscape, where coffee culture and digital innovation converge, Needmore Designs has been crafting digital experiences since 2004.
Born from an unlikely fusion of a coffee-obsessed web designer and a story-focused anthropologist, our studio transforms brands into living, breathing digital narratives. Our studio emerges at the intersection of design precision and cultural storytelling. Here, pixels become poetry, interfaces transform into conversations, and brands evolve into immersive experiences that resonate across screens and souls alike.
The Digital Craftsman
More than a Creative Director, Ray Brigleb orchestrates visual symphonies where technology meets artistry. His journey weaves through the fabric of Portland's coffee culture. From helping Stumptown Coffee Roasters flourish to producing the acclaimed Unpacking Coffee podcast, he approaches each project as a careful extraction. Every design pulls the essence of a brand like a perfect espresso shot, balanced between technical precision and creative expression.
The Story Architect
Armed with degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics, Kandace Brigleb decodes the DNA of brands, excavating narratives buried beneath surface aesthetics. She approaches each project as an ethnographic expedition, mapping the cultural landscapes where language, identity, and design converge. As your dedicated Producer, she transforms abstract visions into tangible experiences.
Design Philosophy
Our process mirrors the ritual of coffee brewing. Deliberate and measured, yet always leaving room for serendipity.
We approach each project through four essential movements.
Discovery as Excavation: Unearthing the authentic story beneath the surface
Design as Translation: Converting brand essence into visual language
Development as Craft: Building with the precision of a master barista
Collaboration as Conversation: Creating alongside clients, not just for them
Two Decades of Storytelling
Since 2004, we've transformed concepts into experiences, brands into movements, and clients into collaborators. Our studio stands as proof that when technical mastery meets cultural understanding, digital design transcends mere functionality to become art.
Every great design journey begins with a conversation. Whether you're brewing a new brand identity, distilling complex ideas into elegant interfaces, or crafting digital experiences that resonate, let's explore how your story translates into pixels and possibilities.
“Truly masters of their craft and I was continuously impressed with their attention to detail, organization, responsiveness and planning throughout a multi-facete and ambitious project. Meeting these challenges was all the more satisfying alongside a drop whose sense of humor and hospitality ran constant throughout.”
Studio Updates
A 14-Year WooCommerce Journey From Day One to Pro Partner
Five Things I Learned Building a Coffee Tasting App (Again)
SCA Expo Recap: Swiss Water®, Sum›One, and the Ultimate Coffee Celebration
Latest Press
Sum›One Coffee Brand Featured in Daily Coffee News
Oliver's Custom Coffee Hits the Airwaves
Unpacking Coffee
Explore the Unpacking Coffee podcast, our love letter to specialty coffee. The world of coffee unfolds as an endless landscape of discovery, where over 2 billion daily cups create a global rhythm of ritual and connection. Unpacking Coffee becomes our lens into this vast universe, transforming each episode into a visual tasting experience where packaging design meets brewing philosophy. Through our video podcast, we explore how thousands of roasters craft not just phenomenal coffee, but visual narratives that speak to origin, process, and passion.
DJDisarray
Since 2016, DJDisarray has been crafting musical journeys across Portland's nightscape. Ray's parallel creative universe unfolds through both vinyl and digital setups, where each performance becomes an exercise in reading the room's energy. Bars, parties, and events transform into sonic canvases where he meets the audience's vibe and guides them through unexpected musical territories. This nocturnal practice mirrors our design philosophy: understanding the space, respecting the audience, and creating experiences that resonate beyond the moment.
Begin Your Design Journey
Let's uncover the authentic narrative living within your brand through deep discovery, where every conversation reveals hidden stories waiting to transform into visual poetry across digital experiences, brand identities, and every touchpoint that matters.
