Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Branding & Digital Marketing Solutions
At RAU Design, we specialize in transforming business objectives into impactful brand experiences through strategic branding, digital marketing, and user-centered design. Founded in 2008, our collaborative approach prioritizes understanding your unique vision to create tailored solutions that resonate with your audience. Our team of experts in branding, SEO, web development, and UX design brings decades of combined experience to every project.We focus on delivering measurable results by aligning our creative process with your business goals, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in every deliverable. With a commitment to long-term partnerships, we empower local businesses to thrive through innovative design and marketing strategies that drive growth.
Services
Branding
Web Development
SEO
Print Services
UX Design
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer a collaborative process focused on your business goals and customer needs.
- Our team includes an SEO engineer with 25+ years of experience in search optimization.
- We specialize in user-centered design that enhances brand engagement and conversion.
- We provide affordable introductory rates for local businesses seeking professional solutions.
- Our cross-disciplinary team brings diverse expertise in branding, UX, and digital strategy.
Services
Branding
Our branding services create cohesive visual identities that reflect your business values and connect with your target audience. We develop logos, style guides, and marketing materials that ensure consistent brand representation across all platforms. With a focus on storytelling and market relevance, our solutions help establish your brand's authority and customer loyalty.
Web Development
We build responsive, user-friendly websites optimized for both performance and search engines. Our development process integrates brand identity with functional design to create engaging digital experiences. From e-commerce platforms to custom CMS solutions, we deliver websites that convert visitors into customers while maintaining technical excellence and scalability.
SEO
Our SEO services improve your website's visibility through technical optimization and content strategy. Using data-driven analysis, we enhance on-page elements, backlink profiles, and site architecture to achieve higher search rankings. With continuous monitoring and adaptation to algorithm changes, we help businesses attract qualified traffic and maximize online exposure.
Print Services
We design and produce high-quality printed materials including brochures, packaging, and promotional items that reinforce your brand identity. Our print solutions combine creative design with strategic messaging to create tangible marketing assets. We manage production logistics to ensure cost-effective, professional results that align with your overall marketing strategy.
UX Design
Our UX design focuses on creating intuitive digital interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and engagement. Through research and testing, we develop user-centered designs for websites and applications that improve navigation and conversion rates. By prioritizing accessibility and emotional connection, we create experiences that build lasting customer relationships and brand loyalty.
People
Ron Au
Founder and Co-owner
Former psychology and statistics professional turned designer, Ron founded RAU Design in 2008. He specializes in brand experience solutions for local businesses, combining analytical thinking with creative vision to deliver impactful design outcomes.
Ally Chen
Co-owner and Project Manager
With a background in the paper industry, Ally oversees project execution and team coordination. She ensures quality delivery while leveraging her bilingual skills (Mandarin/Cantonese) to serve diverse client needs effectively.
Noel Lam
UX Researcher and Designer
Holder of a Master's in Industrial Design from Aalto University, Noel creates emotionally resonant user experiences. Her expertise in strategic design bridges business goals with user needs through thoughtful digital interfaces.
Steve Mapua
SEO Engineer
SEO pioneer since 1995, Steve applies mathematical analysis to search algorithms. His technical expertise in relevance calculations has consistently delivered top search rankings for clients across various industries.
Bob Baumgartner
Business Strategist and Copywriter
MBA holder with Microsoft collaboration experience, Bob specializes in culturally relevant content and usability testing. He develops strategic messaging that aligns business objectives with audience engagement requirements.
Questions
What services does RAU Design offer?
We provide branding, web development, SEO, UX design, and print services to help businesses establish strong market presence through strategic creative solutions.
How does your collaborative process work?
We begin by understanding your business goals through consultation, then co-create customized solutions that align with your brand identity and budget requirements.
What is your pricing structure?
Our introductory branding/web packages start at $2,400, with project costs varying based on scope and client team capabilities up to $12,000.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving local businesses since 2008, providing professional brand experience solutions for over 15 years.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Issaquah, WA, we serve clients throughout the Greater Seattle area including Bellevue, Seattle, and surrounding communities.
What makes your approach different?
We combine business strategy with user-centered design, focusing on measurable results through collaborative execution rather than generic artistic solutions.
Reviews (1)
Karen Lee
Jan 29, 2022
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Ron and Ally were super helpful with ideas and content creation for designing our company logo, website, business cards, and signs. They are very responsive and gave us a lot of ideas and options before we finalize on things. Prices are very reasonable as well. Thank you so much for your work and I would whole heartily recommend them to anyone that needs design or marketing help.
