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.
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)
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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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