Sara Schmidt Design is a small design studio specializing in experience design, large scale art, and custom interiors for the public.

We partner with our clients - owners, architects, developers, and design teams - to craft thoughtful, site-specific design work that brings beauty, meaning, and clarity to the built environment. From comprehensive full building experiential graphic design and interiors creative direction, to one-off custom murals and installations, our work blends story, materials, 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 love for color, craft, and concept.

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