visual development for growing companies

ShapeColorTime offers a direct to design studio relationship without surprise overage fees or complicated project negotiations.  Our design work has been seen from Times Square to Apple's in store screens.

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3D / Motion / Design

Gabriel Smetzer / Founder - Designer

I’m Gabriel, a Designer with a background in Motion Graphics based in Vancouver. My creative journey started in 2004 at Berkeley City College Media Arts program I have been working with clients since such as BUCK, Laundry, WTBR on projects from Apple to Microsoft, Meta and Google along with dozens of startups and small business’s. I launched ShapeColorTime to simplify the process of working with designers.

Big Ideas for many screens

A partnership with ShapeColorTime pairs you with a seasoned designer who handles your work personally—no junior designers or hidden offshore teams. Starting at $4200 monthly, you invest in dedicated expertise without endless subscriptions or binding contracts. Direct access to our designers ensures steady progress and polished deliverables that respect timeline and client feedback.

Design

Simplify complex information.

Enhance audience experience.

Strengthen brand recognition.

Partner in business growth.

Communicate clearly to your audience.

Big Ideas, Happy Clients.

Michael Paul Hart

Thank you again so much, these turned out great!

Gal Moyal

Thanks Gabriel, this works perfectly.

Gal Moyal

Thanks Gabriel, this works perfectly.

  • "Tech companies utilizing animation in product demonstrations report 49% higher comprehension rates among new users."

    • Source: Nielsen Norman Group, "Interaction Animation and User Comprehension" (2024)

  • "Companies with strong design outperformed the S&P 500 by 211% over a 10-year period."

    • Source: McKinsey & Company, "The Business Value of Design" (2022)

  • "Users are 89% more likely to recommend brands after a positive experience with their website or app design."

    • Source: Experience Dynamics, "UX Impact on Customer Loyalty" (2022)

  • "64% of consumers cite shared values as the primary reason they have a relationship with a brand, highlighting the importance of clear visual communication."

    • Source: Harvard Business Review, "The New Science of Customer Emotions" (2023)

  • "Tech companies that prioritize design-led development see 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher total returns to shareholders."

    • Source: InVision, "The New Design Frontier" (2023)

  • "Brands that use custom illustrations and unique visual elements see 7x higher engagement rates than those using stock photography."

    • Source: Content Marketing Institute, "Visual Content Marketing Effectiveness Study" (2023)

  • 94% of first impressions relate to your site's design, with users forming these impressions in just 50 milliseconds.

    • Source: Missouri University of Science and Technology, "First Impressions Form Quickly on the Web" (2022)

First Principles Design

Good design needs to add value. We practice First principles and evidence-based design science rather than aesthetics alone. By questioning problems to their truths we can ground our designs toward ethical behavioral economics. Designers create work that demonstrably achieves business objectives. A scientific approach improves audience comprehension making evidence-based design not just good practice but a competitive advantage.

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Great for longer term visual development

$4200 per month

Direct access to senior design talent

Continuous visual development

Dedicated Slack or email channel.

No annoying contracts/negotiations

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Skip the talent search and creative negotiations. Start developing your vision right away. Pay by Stripe, we begin tomorrow (unless its the weekend, then on Monday)

Lets chat about your project.

Lets chat about your project.

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Schedule a 30 minute call with Founder/Creative Director Gabriel to go over your visual design needs. We'll discuss timeline, feasability and riff on ideas.

Web animation

Landing Pages

Motion Graphics (Short form)

3D Design

Graphic Design

3D Product Renders

Diagrams & Technical drawings

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