Murmur Creative Overview

Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Average Hourly Rate
$160/hr
Year Founded
2007

At Murmur, we elevate and empower brands that share our passion for doing good. In this way, we nurture our values and grow our community. As partners, we explore the truths that live at the heart of an organization. As guides, we lead brands toward exciting discoveries, new opportunities, and transformative growth.

We are a B Corp and a socially proactive organization. We specialize in working with businesses in the food and beverage, healthy lifestyle, and social good spaces.

Agency Services:

Brand Strategy

Naming

Identity Design

Brand Extension

Brand Guidelines

Collateral Design

Websites

Packaging Design

Photography

 

Headquarters
1300 SE Stark St #208, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, Oregon 97214, United States

Areas of Expertise

  • Branding Expertise
  • Graphic Design Expertise
  • eCommerce Expertise
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Strategy
  • Naming
Graphic Design Expertise
Graphic Design Expertise
  • Logo Animation
eCommerce Expertise
eCommerce Expertise
  • Shopify

Industries

  • Hobbies & Gifts
  • Home & Garden

Murmur Creative Portfolio

  • Murmur Creative - Florida Crystals
    Branding
    Florida Crystals
  • Murmur Creative - Ultima Replinsher
    Web Design
    Ultima Replinsher
  • Murmur Creative - Wasa Crispbread
    Web Design
    Wasa Crispbread
  • Murmur Creative - Ninkasi Canned Cocktails
    Package Design
    Ninkasi Canned Cocktails
  • Murmur Creative - Ninkasi's Better Living Room
    Branding
    Ninkasi's Better Living Room
  • Murmur Creative - Tillamook
    Web Design
    Tillamook
  • Murmur Creative - Tillamook Maker's Reserve
    Web Design
    Tillamook Maker's Reserve
  • Murmur Creative - Portland Cider Company
    Web Design
    Portland Cider Company
  • Murmur Creative - Compris Vineyard
    Web Design
    Compris Vineyard
  • Murmur Creative - Corsair Distillery
    Branding
    Corsair Distillery
  • Murmur Creative - Pipcorn Snacks
    Branding
    Pipcorn Snacks
  • Murmur Creative - Monti Verdi
    Web Design
    Monti Verdi
  • Murmur Creative - Durant
    Branding
    Durant
  • Murmur Creative - Zenner's Sausage Company
    Package Design
    Zenner's Sausage Company
  • Murmur Creative - Take Two Foods
    Branding
    Take Two Foods
  • Murmur Creative - Zupan's Markets
    Web Design
    Zupan's Markets
  • Murmur Creative - Good Foods
    Package Design
    Good Foods
  • Murmur Creative - Oki Kola
    Branding
    Oki Kola
  • Murmur Creative - Laughing Planet
    Branding
    Laughing Planet
  • Murmur Creative - Som
    Package Design
    Som

Murmur Creative Reviews

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  • Amy Wolff

    Amy Wolff

    Co-Founder at Distinction Communications

    Web Dev for Executive Training Company
    Project Type: Website Development
    Review Date: 4 October, 2023
    Amy Wolff, Co-Founder of Distinction Communications, approached Murmur Creative to revamp its website and incorporate e-commerce functionality into their primarily informational platform. She noted its pricing was transparent, sticking to the budget despite delays. The project took a few extra weeks due to issues with function integration, but it honored the initial cost estimate. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)
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  • Danny Palmerlee

    Danny Palmerlee

    Communications Director at Western Rivers Conservancy

    Website Design for a Non-Profit Organization
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 16 May, 2023
    Western Rivers Conservancy Communications Director Danny Palmerlee says they looked at a number of agencies before settling on Murmur - and they have been thrilled with the decision. They were able to bring their work to life in new and exciting ways and working with Murmur has been an incredibly positive experience.
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  • Patricia Roberson

    Patricia Roberson

    Communications and Practice Advisor at Oregon Anesthesiology Group

    Website Design for Healthcare Provider
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 15 May, 2023
    According to Oregon Anesthesiology Group Communications and Practice Advisor Patricia Roberson, engaging Murmur as a partner proved a fantastic decision. The team provided expert guidance, ensuring each stage was executed seamlessly. Their design and software engineering work demonstrated their exceptional skills and expertise, elevating the client's vision. They showed genuine care for the project's success.
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  • Tiffany McHowell

    Tiffany McHowell

    Marketing Manager at Paradise Helicopters at Paradise Helicopters

    Website Design for Travel Company
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 12 May, 2023
    Paradise Helicopters expresses utmost satisfaction with their new website, receiving positive feedback from their CEO to their ground crew. The team initially felt apprehensive about the significant task of building a new website, but Murmur's expertise and support made the entire process incredibly smooth. Murmur's attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, and professionalism were consistently demonstrated throughout the project, resulting in a website that excels in all aspects.
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  • Tim Cobb

    Tim Cobb

    Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Williamette University

    Brand Identity, Naming, Website for University
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 10 May, 2023
    Tim Cobb, Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Williamette University, says Murmur was vital in guiding them through a significant project. Through a comprehensive approach involving workshops, interviews, competitive analysis, focus groups, and more, a deep exploration of the university's identity and future direction occurred. This led to new branding, impactful marketing campaigns, redesigned logos, and the creation of an exceptional website that sets standards.
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  • Scott Mathews

    Scott Mathews

    Chief Reputation Officer at Dancing Goat Gardens

    Brand Identity and Strategy for Sustainable Cannabis
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 8 May, 2023
    Dancing Goat Gardens experienced rapid growth and sought to establish and communicate their vision and brand. Through Murmur's thorough discovery process, they successfully defined their company mission, statement, and values. Collaborating with Murmur's team of professionals was a delight for the leadership team. Additionally, a thoughtful logo refresh was conducted, yielding impressive new logo assets. Dancing Goat Gardens appreciated the valuable insights gained from working with Murmur.
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  • Jenna Bruxvoort

    Jenna Bruxvoort

    Founder at Loblola

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Dog Toy Company
    Project Type: Package Design
    Review Date: 5 May, 2023
    Loblola acknowledges the invaluable support of Murmur in transforming their brand narrative from a meandering state to a clear and articulate representation of their company. Murmur's expertise in brand strategy has provided Loblola with a comprehensive understanding of their identity and has enhanced their sense of legitimacy. Their exceptional ability to capture Loblola's essence and translate it into visually stunning design and compelling copy has been vital to success. (Verified via email)
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  • Tim Larrance

    Tim Larrance

    VP Sales & Marketing at Cascade Brewing at Cascade Brewing

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Brewery
    Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding
    Review Date: 3 May, 2023
    Cascade Brewing is thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive responses received from both wholesalers and customers following their rebrand. The new packaging has successfully set them apart in a crowded market and effectively clarified the distinction between their product ranges, reducing customer confusion. As a result, Cascade Brewing has experienced a significant increase in sales volume and remarkable organic growth.
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  • Lee McCollins

    Lee McCollins

    Marketing Director at Durant Vineyard at Durant Vineyards

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Winery
    Project Type: Food and Beverage Branding
    Review Date: 1 May, 2023
    Durant Vineyards expresses their exceptional experience working with the team at Murmur Creative throughout the entire process. The community's enthusiastic response to the new branding has been overwhelmingly positive and has translated into a significant increase in revenue. Apart from being professional, thorough, and imaginative, the team at Murmur Creative is described as "super cool" individuals who effortlessly navigate what could otherwise be an intimidating process.
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  • Cheyenne Terbrueggen

    Cheyenne Terbrueggen

    Marketing Communications Manager at Elephants Delicatessen

    Website Design for Restaurant Group
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 28 April, 2023
    Elephants Delicatessen highlights their longstanding partnership with Murmur Creative, spanning over five years. Murmur's design talents, technical expertise, and extensive experience have resulted in the creation of a visually appealing and seamlessly functioning website. Murmur's implementation of a robust strategic framework played a vital role in guiding the project's success. The team at Murmur Creative is praised for their intelligence, humor, and caring nature, making every collaboration
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  • Alessandra Rellini

    Alessandra Rellini

    Owner at Monti Verdi Salumi

    Brand Identity and Website Design for Artisanal Cured Meat Company
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 26 April, 2023
    Working with Murmur not only resulted in a great logo and slick website that represents Monti Verdi Salumi and their philosophy, but it also facilitated engaging in important conversations and discussions that improved their overall brand and clarity of mission, says its Owner, Alessandra Rellini. The team was very easy to work with, and Monti Verdi Salumi had a great experience throughout the process. The client highly recommends Murmur to anyone in need of their services.
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  • Dru Allen

    Dru Allen

    Proprietor/COO at Compris Vineyards

    Brand Identity, Naming, Packaging, Strategy, Website for Winery
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 27 March, 2023
    For Compris Vineyards, Murmur Creative was an obvious choice, given its outstanding portfolio and alignment with mission-driven values. The client's instinct was right. Throughout the journey, the Murmur Creative team steered Compris Vineyards to success. It spent time to understand the client's essence and flawlessly made it tangible. The agency is more than just a business associate for Compris Vineyards; it is like an extension of the client's family. (Verified via email)
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  • Lori Schwartz

    Lori Schwartz

    Brand Manager at Wasa Crispbread

    Packaging Design for National Brand
    Project Type: Package Design
    Review Date: 23 March, 2023
    Murmur splendidly redesigned the client's brand, giving it a fresh, playful, and genuine touch. The packaging redesign has left the client extremely satisfied, and confident it will attract new brand users. The client's updated design is both modern and fun, yet it retains simplicity, paying homage to the brand's legacy and mirroring the genuine, natural components of its crispbreads. With novel packaging, the client aims to establish the brand as unique and unforgettable, sparking curiosity.
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  • James Swinyard

    James Swinyard

    Co-founder at Oji Kola

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Start Up Beverage Brand
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 19 March, 2023
    Oji Kola presented Murmur Creative with a bold idea: to use Afrofuturism to reshape the story of the kola nut, essential to the original Coca-Cola's unique flavor and caffeine. The client sought to break from traditional branding in the natural energy space. Murmur not only challenged the norm but completely transformed it, handling the project with passion, professionalism, and authenticity. It proved that no idea is beyond its reach. (Verified via email)
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  • Jeff and Lynda Parrish

    Jeff and Lynda Parrish

    Founders and Owners at Portland Cider Company

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Cider Brand
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 15 March, 2023
    We were beyond impressed with the Murmur team. They took the time to understand our brand, history, and the ciders we take pride in craftingand turning that into cider packages that showcase it to the full potential. Not only did they show exceptional creativity every step of the way, but there was [also] a consistent strategy and high level of customer service along the way. (Verified via email)
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  • Jamie Floyd

    Jamie Floyd

    Founding Brewer at Ninkasi Brewing

    Packaging Design for Canned Cocktails
    Project Type: Package Design
    Review Date: 11 March, 2023
    The Murmur Team meshed seamlessly into our creative process and brought expertise that helped them design these absolutely fabulous branding elements and packages. Murmur captured the playful, Happy Hour Anywhere vibe we wanted specifically for our canned cocktails. Consumers have repeatedly said how these cans stand out compared to others and how much they radiate Ninkasi!
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  • Corina Flushing

    Corina Flushing

    Senior Manager of Brand Marketing at ASR Group - Florida Crystals

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for National Brand
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 6 March, 2023
    Murmur's breadth of capabilities never stops amazing me. Together, we developed a new brand, redesigned and modernized our family-owned brand while respecting and honoring its legacy, and have worked together on ongoing creative needs. On top of the unparalleled work quality, working with Murmur means having fun, enjoying the creative process, and learning new skills. They are great at communicating project status and keeping track of the budget. I would recommend Murmur in a heartbeat.
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  • Loretta Reilly

    Loretta Reilly

    Vice President of Marketing at Ultima Health Products, Inc

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for National Brand
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 1 March, 2023
    Ultima Health Products, Inc. found that working with Murmur Creative was a total pleasure. The agency's team is undeniably talented, kind, creative, flexible, and organized. Sales have significantly increased, that the client is finding it difficult to keep up with the demand. The client is thrilled with the rebrand! (Verified via email)
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  • Kurt Schreiner

    Kurt Schreiner

    Marketing Director at Adventure Wagon

    Brand Identity and Ecommerce Website Design for Van Conversion Company
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 25 February, 2023
    The mission when planning our new website was to provide the best user experience in the van conversion industry. Murmur delivered a beautiful site complete with a visual configurator that allows potential customers to customize their build and get a much better idea of what they’re ordering. Ultimately, the site increased engagement by lowering bounce rates and increasing session duration. It also solidified Adventure Wagon’s position as a leader in our industry. Mission accomplished.
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  • Ryan Durrett

    Ryan Durrett

    Director of Marketing at The Old Spaghetti Factory

    Website Design for Restaurant Group
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 20 February, 2023
    Murmur alleviated any concerns we had about a complete redesign of a website for a national brand. They were professional, thoughtful, and most importantly, great listeners. The entire team was invested in getting to know our brand, history, culture, and public perception. Murmur used their authentic discovery process to help bring our brand to life with a web presence that exceeded our expectations. And, as an added bonus, the Murmur team was full of great people who were fun to work with!
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  • Andy Ricker

    Andy Ricker

    Founder/Owner at SOM

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Cordial Brand
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 15 February, 2023
    SOM is a versatile mixer suitable for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Striking a balance to cater to both bartenders and customers was crucial. In a crowded back bar, the bottle had to distinguish itself. Murmur undertook field research, engaged with eminent mixologists, and crafted a packaging design and messaging that perfectly met the criteria. (Verified via email)
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  • Ryan Schemmel

    Ryan Schemmel

    Chief Business Development Officer at Corsair Distillery

    Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Distillery
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 10 February, 2023
    Murmur took the time to really understand our company, the brand, and our expectations for what the package should deliver for the customer. Ultimately, they presented us with a package design that was in line with the brand identity, communicated quality, and, most importantly, led to a faster rate of sale per distribution point. (Verified via email)
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Murmur Creative Team Bios

  • Owner, Creative Director
    Andrew Bolton
    Owner, Creative Director
    Andrew founded Murmur Creative in 2007. Having just graduated from Portland State Universitys design program, he quickly forged lasting relationships with local Portland businesses and began growing Murmur Creative to the full-service creative agency that it is today.
  • Executive Director of Client Services
    Mary Nichols
    Executive Director of Client Services
    Mary's extensive marketing background spans major brands and small businesses across the country. Her depth of experience informs her strategic, holistic approach to the clients we partner with.
  • Executive Strategy Director
    Chris Bolton
    Executive Strategy Director
    Chris has been working at the intersection of branding, marketing, and digital for over 20 years. He oversees both brand and web strategy at Murmur.

Murmur Creative Clients

  • Florida Crystals
  • Tillamook
  • Ninkasi Brewing Co.
  • Deschutes Brewing
  • Cascade Brewing
  • Corsair Distillery
  • Laughing Planet
  • Hash House A Go Go
  • Pipcorn Snacks
  • Take Two Foods
  • Brazi Bites
  • Zenner's Sausage Company
  • Oji Kola
  • Durant
  • Elephants Delicatessen
  • Zupan's Markets
  • Good Foods
  • Som
  • Columbia Land Trust
  • Western Rivers Conservatory
  • Willamette University
  • Sherwood School District
  • Hillsboro Aviation
  • Oh Planning + Design
  • Compris Vineyards
  • Wasa Crispbread
  • Ultima Replenisher
  • Portland Cider Company
  • Compris Vineyard