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Gravitate Design Studio Merges with Metal Toad Media
Design firm augments development muscle to serve clients better
VANCOUVER, WA – April 1, 2007 – Gravitate Design Studio today announced the completion of its merger with Metal Toad Media, an Oregon software and web development company. The combined company will offer print and web design as well custom development solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.
"Savvy companies realize the importance of fully-integrated marketing and technology initiatives, " said Cyndi Nguyen, Principal of Gravitate Design Studio. "Our clients are seeking comprehensive solutions from design conception to database-driven apps that will allow them to maximize online efforts. By joining forces with Metal Toad, we will be able to deliver even more value to our customers by way of tailored back-end solutions."
Since 1999, Gravitate has been known for its clean, smart design style. With offerings ranging from logo design to ecommerce shopping carts, Gravitate is no stranger to marrying front-end design with back-end applications. Metal Toad Media brings a wealth of custom development expertise, having delivered an array of complex online applications for companies like 20th Century Fox and Novell. The two companies will continue to operate under separate names, but will leverage common resources to serve both design and development customers.
"Combining our strengths in the development space with top-notch design was a no-brainer," said Joaquin Lippincott, Principal of Metal Toad Media. "In this highly competitive space, the true leaders are the ones that can merge best-of-breed technology with solid marketing strategy. The combination of our two companies allows us to achieve just that."
For more information on Metal Toad Media, visit www.metaltoad.com.
About Gravitate Design Studio
Gravitate Design Studio is a full-service interactive design agency,
specializing in the creation of unique online experiences and marketing
solutions. Gravitate’s expertise in the search engine optimization
arena has enabled clients to achieve significant increases in traffic,
visibility and brand awareness. Gravitate was founded in 1999 and is
committed to offering excellent value to its customers through intelligent
design and outstanding customer service.
