Sara Schmidt Design is a small, nimble multi-disciplinary design studio specializing in experiential graphic design, placemaking and custom art
for the public.

We partner with our clients to craft thoughtful, site-specific design work that brings beauty, meaning, and clarity to the built environment. From comprehensive experiential graphic design packages, premium wayfinding and placemaking creative direction, our work blends story and a heart-led, people-first approach.

The studio is led by Sara Schmidt—a multidisciplinary designer, creative director, and artist with over two decades of experience working across architecture, brand experience, and fine art. Sara brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and creative intuition to every project, along with a collaborative spirit and a deep respect for architecture and appreciation of
the process of design.

We’re proud to be the lead experiential graphic design firm for Portland International Airport—and to collaborate on civic, cultural, healthcare, housing, and brand experience projects across the country.