Situation Bear Design is a Portland user experience designer and website designer, using both classic and modern tools to create beautifully functional products that stand the test of time.
Samples of work
"Megan's breadth of experience was what we needed to go from ideas to launch, elegantly." - Nike Innovation Lab
18+
Years designing
Great design anchored in experience
50+
Teams enriched
Uniting widely various teams behind ideas using design thinking
25+
Products launched
For Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and non-profits
Sketch, prototype and explore options fast with hand drawing, Figma and AI, while human judgment, empathy and taste decide what gets built.
Spot connections across experiences, then decide what to keep unique, reuse or standardize. The result: a design system that keeps products consistent and lets teams scale.
Turn ambiguous ideas into clear stories that set direction in planning and get teams aligned on what to build first.
Turn research, user behavior, expert knowledge and business needs into clear product opportunities that guide decisions across projects.
Deliver launch-quality designs to engineering, with specs, components and states ready to build. Then build, test and launch together within Agile or your team's delivery process.
Elevating products with curiosity and craftsmanship
I designed this from the runner’s point of view: someone experiencing scientific running analysis for the first time. Working with Nike’s leadership, engineering and science teams, I shaped every step, from the moment they discover the service to the moment they put the suggestions into practice, into one cohesive human + science experience.
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Ten years designing SaaS on Salesforce, plus software for fintech, climate tech and the tools employees use every day. From first research to shipped product, every design makes complex work feel simple for the people doing it.
Designer-made websites for Oregon small businesses, from a local Portland website designer. Each site starts with your audience, then comes together with SEO built in, content handled, and testing on laptop and phone through launch.
ViewA few quick answers here. Reach out to me and we’ll discuss the real dish.
Let's talkI'm based in Portland, Oregon and work with businesses across Oregon. I travel for work.
Yes. I design and build websites for Oregon small businesses, with SEO and launch included. See samples and pricing at oregonsmallbiz.com.
Project timelines vary depending on the scope of work. From start-up product launches to embedding with teams for refinement, we provide clear strategy analysis and timelines before starting any work.
Simply get in touch! I'll arrange a consultation to discuss your vision, assess your immediate goals, and provide expert strategy. From there, we’ll give you a quote and a clear plan for moving forward.
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