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Since 2002

Bringing conceptual design from thought to fruition, to real world applications, ideas into reality

Scott Dopierala, owner and art director at SD Design

Design starts with collaboration and listening.

I help clients turn early ideas, business goals, and practical constraints into creative work that is clear, useful, and ready for the real world.

Scott Dopierala
Designer / Director
Creative partnership

Conceptual design with practical momentum.

SD Design is built for clients who need more than decorations. Every project begins with listening: what the audience needs to feel, what the business needs to communicate, what the budget can support, and what the deadline demands. From there, the work becomes the focus. Expressive and useful.

Concept first

Strong design starts with a clear idea. Branding, packaging, websites, illustrations, and full campaigns are shaped around a central concept that gives the work purpose.

Audience aware

The final piece has to connect with real people. Choices in tone, color, hierarchy, imagery, and format are made to attract attention and make the message easy to understand while standing out from competition.

Budget conscious

Creative ambition works best when it respects the resources available. Recommendations stay practical, scalable, and aligned with where the project can make the biggest impact.

Deadline driven

Good collaboration keeps things moving. Clear communication, organized files, and realistic production planning help projects reach launch without losing the spark of the original concept.

The result is thoughtful design that looks polished, speaks clearly, and works in the real world.
The goal is to make design conceptual, simple and overall useful.
I’ve been creating art as long as I can remember, and for more than 20 years I’ve turned that curiosity into a career in visual design. My work has taken me from branding, publishing, packaging, and print to websites, e-commerce, multimedia, and entire campaigns. I’m equally at home designing something you can hold in your hands or an experience you can explore on a screen.
I love the moment a rough idea starts to take shape. Bringing creative thinking, technical know-how, and a sharp eye for detail to every project is my goal, whether it’s a single illustration or a brand built from the ground up. I listen closely, ask the right questions, and create work that looks great, communicates clearly, and helps businesses connect with the people they want to reach.

Services

Providing quality design solutions since 2002.

branding

Branding

Positioning • Identity & Logo Design • Guidelines & Systems • Marketing & Brand Collateral
packaging

Packaging Design

Flexible Packaging • Corrugated • Labeling • Metals • Boxes • Film Wrap
design

Graphic Design

Print Materials • Advertising • Editorial Design • Sales Collateral
branding

Web Technology

UI/UX • Marketing & eCommerce Solutions • Consumer & Market Research • Concept Testing • Roadmapping • Full Stack Development • CMS Implementation • Responsive Design • Prototyping & Testing • SEO & AI Queries
branding

Illustration

Digital • Colored Pencil • Line Art • Cartoon
photography

Photography

Product Shots • Food Styling • Lifestyle • Industrial

Packaging
Credentials

I have several certifications in FDA/USDA food labeling laws and best practices for keeping food and beverage packaging in line with FDA and USDA laws and guidelines.

AIB cert 1

AIB International 2010

AIB cert 1

IFT 2014

AIB cert 1

AIB International 2023

Sample
Work

Below is a curated sample selection of design, branding, packaging, web, illustration, photography, and point-of-sale projects created for real-world launches and go-to-market needs.



What People Say

"I'd highly recommend Scott as a graphics professional. His greatest asset is how nice he is and easy to work with."

— Steve Furst (President of Djangos.com)

"Scott is an amazing, creative talent. He listens to what is needed and works hard to achieve the result as requested and beyond. Scott uses innovative thought and creativity that adds value to whatever endeavor is before him."

— Angela Daley, CGA (National Association of Credit Management)

"Scott is a highly creative professional with a passion for innovating. He is a continuous learner with desire to improve his capabilities. Scott has a wealth of experience operating with high performance while in changing environments."

— Ken Ruud (Business development professional at Ardent Milling & Baking Resources)
Packaging and brand design work in a warm SD Design studio setting
Art studio wall with sketches, swatches, brushes, and material samples
Creative studio table with mood boards, packaging prototypes, and print samples
20+ Years building brands that look sharp and work hard
Strategy-led creative

Why choose SD Design?

SD Design pairs big-agency polish with hands-on collaboration, giving food, retail, and lifestyle brands the clarity, packaging, and digital presence they need to move from shelf appeal to lasting recognition.

Ideas with commercial intent

Every logo, label, website, and brand campaign starts with the audience, the point of sale, and the story that makes the brand the clear choice.

Design across every touchpoint

From brand systems and packaging to web design, photography, illustration, and point-of-sale materials, the work stays consistent whatever the customer needs.

A responsive creative partner

You get senior-level attention, clear communication, and practical files built for printers, developers, retailers, and real launch deadlines.

2002 Independent design studio founded
6 Creative service areas
FDA/USDA Food industry experience

Companies I've had the pleasure to work with.

Franz Bakery
Kroger
Willamette Week
Walmart
Adidas
Cargill
Dunford
Target
Costco
Gabriel's Bakery
Hawaiian Food Alliance
SD Microbes
Dave's Killer Bread
Winco Foods
Safeway
Roman Meal

Contact

Available for new projects

Call Me
+ 503.539.5306
Address
Portland, OR 97232
Email
scottd (at) sd-design.net
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Want to discuss your new project?

Bring me the rough idea, the early brief, or the problem you are trying to solve. We can talk through the goals, target audience, timeline, and practical details ... then shape a creative direction that feels clear, useful, and ready to move forward.