By Noah Bergström, Design Editor
Last updated September 2, 2026
Portland, United States
EMERGE
EMERGE is a 10 to 49 person design studio in Portland, United States, rated 4.8 on Clutch across 25 reviews, with a $50,000 minimum and $150 to $199 per hour.
A Portland UX practice since 1998 for enterprise software, SDK kits and marketplaces
Key facts
- Clutch rating
- 4.8 / 5
- 25 reviews
- Minimum project
- $50,000+
- Hourly band
- $150 to $199/hr
- Team size
- 10 to 49
- Clutch band
- Founded
- 1998
- Offices
- 1
- Portland, OR
EMERGE as a studio
EMERGE has been in Portland since 1998, which makes it one of the oldest practices in this pool. UX/UI design is 90 percent of the mix and product design 10 percent. The client base is split evenly between enterprise and mid-market. The 10 to 49 person team charges $150 - $199 / hr with a $50,000+ minimum and holds a 4.8 across 25 Clutch reviews. Reviews describe a benefits platform transformed into an employee experience product with an SDK kit, a blockchain UI, and a B2B marketplace where the team is now creating a logo.
Who it fits
Hire EMERGE when you are an enterprise or established mid-market company with a complex software product that needs a seasoned US team for discovery, wireframes and interface design. It is not a branding studio; the single logo mention in reviews is an add-on to a marketplace build.
Strengths
- Longevity since 1998 with enterprise at 50 percent of clients.
- Deliverables beyond screens, including an SDK kit cited by a reviewer.
- Discovery-first process, with Miro wireframing and proposition work in reviews.
Watch-outs
- A $50,000+ minimum and $150 - $199 / hr rates.
- No branding or graphic design line; identity is incidental on the record.
Evidence
- Service mix: UX/UI design 90 percent, product design 10 percent; clients 50 percent enterprise, 50 percent mid-market.
- A Clutch reviewer says the team "has designed and developed the app and is now creating a logo" for a digital B2B marketplace.
- Based in Portland; founded 1998; team of 10 to 49; rating 4.8 across 25 Clutch reviews.
What EMERGE reports it does
Self-reported shares from the studio’s Clutch profile. Design disciplines are 100% of the service mix; identity work (branding and graphic design) is 0% and interface work (UX/UI and product design) is 100%.
Service mix
Industry mix
Client mix
What clients hired EMERGE for
“A homebuilding company hired EMERGE for technology development to improve customer experience. EMERGE has completed a discovery phase and is working with the client to develop wireframes using Miro.\r\n”
Clutch reviewer, project summary
“A SaaS company hired EMERGE to do a complete redesign of their benefits solution, which they've transformed into an employee experience solution. The team has delivered an SDK kit.\r\n”
Clutch reviewer, project summary
“EMERGE was tasked with designing the UI of a blockchain company's new product. The goal was to develop a UI suited for an international market.\u0026nbsp;\r\n”
Clutch reviewer, project summary
“EMERGE is building a digital B2B marketplace. They first helped the client fine-tune their proposition and identify the app's features. The team has designed and developed the app and is now creating a logo.\r\n”
Clutch reviewer, project summary
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has EMERGE been operating?
Since 1998, according to the record, with 10 to 49 people based in Portland, Oregon. It has a 4.8 rating across 25 Clutch reviews.
Does EMERGE work with startups?
Not on the record. Clients are 50 percent enterprise and 50 percent mid-market, and the $50,000+ minimum sets a high floor.
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Facts per Clutch profile, retrieved August 24, 2026: https://clutch.co/profile/emerge. Editorially independent. No studio paid to be included or ranked.