About McLearran & Company

Design is only as good as the
thinking behind it.

Most businesses don't have a design problem. They have a clarity problem. When you're clear on who you are, who you serve, and what you're trying to say — the design takes care of itself.

That conviction shapes everything we do. Every project. Every session. Every deliverable.

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Where We Come From

Built in the
deep end.

13+ Years · Government Communications

McLearran & Company didn't start in a design studio. It started inside one of the most complex, high-stakes creative environments there is: state government.

Over 13 years serving in government communications — rising to Director of Creative and Inclusive Media — we learned what it means to design for everyone. Not a curated audience. Not an ideal customer profile. Everyone. People with disabilities. People with limited digital access. People who've been overlooked by design that was never built with them in mind.

"When your work has to reach every person — not just the easy ones — you learn to design differently."

That experience shaped a methodology that goes far beyond aesthetics. It forced us to think about hierarchy, clarity, accessibility, and communication as disciplines — not afterthoughts. And it gave us a standard that most agencies simply don't hold themselves to.

McLearran & Company brings that standard to small and mid-sized businesses. Because the businesses that reach everyone — that communicate clearly, inclusively, and consistently — are the ones that grow.

By the Numbers
13+
Years in government communications & creative leadership
AA
WCAG compliance standard — built into every single deliverable
3
Ways to engage — retainer, project, or Intelligence Session
0
Extra charge for accessible deliverables — it's our floor, not an upgrade
What We Believe

The principles
behind the work.

These aren't values we put on a wall. They're the filters every project runs through before anything leaves our desk.

01
Strategy before
aesthetics.
We don't open a design file until we understand the business problem. Beautiful work that doesn't perform isn't good design — it's decoration.
02
Accessible
by default.
WCAG compliance isn't an upgrade tier. It's our floor. Every deliverable is built to work for every person in your audience — including those with disabilities, low vision, or cognitive differences.
03
Clarity is a
competitive advantage.
The businesses that communicate most clearly — across every channel, every touchpoint, every document — are the ones that win trust fastest. We design for clarity first, and visual impact second.
04
No bloat.
No hand-holding.
We're not an agency with layers of account managers between you and the work. You deal directly with the people doing the thinking. That's faster, sharper, and better for your budget.
05
Design should reach
everyone.
Inclusive design isn't a niche. It's the highest standard of craft. When you design for the edges — for the person with a screen reader, for the visitor on a slow connection — you end up with something that works better for everyone.
Who We Work With

We're not for everyone.
Here's who we're for.

McLearran & Company does its best work with businesses that are serious about growth, willing to think strategically about their creative, and ready to be challenged.

Our clients are typically small to mid-sized businesses and organizations in healthcare, professional services, retail, nonprofits, and faith-based communities. They've often outgrown a DIY brand or a template website, and they know it. They're not looking for the cheapest option — they're looking for the right one.

"The right creative partner doesn't just make things look better. They help you think more clearly about your business."

Right Fit Checklist
We're for you if…
You've outgrown your current brand or website
You know it's time for a change but want to do it strategically, not just visually.
We're for you if…
You serve diverse or regulated audiences
Healthcare, government, nonprofits, faith — accessibility isn't optional in your world, and you need a partner who already knows that.
We're for you if…
You want a partner, not just a vendor
You're looking for someone who pushes back, asks hard questions, and cares about outcomes — not just deliverables.
Not the right fit if…
You want fast, cheap, and forgettable
We're not the lowest price in the market. We're the best value for businesses ready to invest in their brand seriously.
Ready to Work Together?

Start with a
conversation.

The best way to find out if we're a good fit is an Intelligence Session — a focused 90-minute working session where we tackle your most pressing creative challenge together. No pitch. No pressure. Just good thinking.

$350 · Credited toward any retainer or project within 60 days.