Powered by collaboration, fueled by women.
Our team is intentionally small so we can focus on projects that highlight our strengths and light our fires.
We are brand designers, illustrators and artists. We are not marketers, strategists or SEO specialists. Focusing on our strengths and maintaining a network of relationships with those in other fields enables us to manage fewer projects annually, ensuring clients receive tailored communication and top-notch work from specialists in their respective fields. In other words, we are the best at what we do, and have strong connections for all the other things you need.
Owner, Creative Director
LK Weiss (she/her), A Maine College of Art & Design alum, LK resides in her hometown of Portland, Maine where she opened Portland Design Co in 2010. LK is a road cyclist and dabbles in skiing, mountain biking, target archery, painting and learning Spanish in her free time. See her artwork at LKWeiss.com
Photo by Taylor Gonzales
Design Collaborator
Abby Swain (she/her), grew up in Kennebunk, ME and graduated from MECA&D with a BFA in Graphic Design. With over a decade of experience working both corporate and freelance, she’s passionate about helping brands differentiate and create connection through visual expression. Abby freelances and is a frequent collaborator at PDC. She’s obsessed with her rescue pup, loves to sail with her husband, and is an advocate for reproductive justice.
Photo by Taylor Gonzales
Design Collaborator
Sabrina Volante is a multidisciplinary designer with an affinity for gardening, wandering, and good food. In 2014 she graduated from Maine College of Art & Design with a BFA in Graphic Design and a minor focus in video and film. Her designs reflect a passion and reverence for typography and color. Her agency and freelance experience have given her the tools to work on a wide range of projects such as web, packaging, print, and branding design.
Design Collaborator
Sadie St. Germain, a born and raised New Englander, runs her design studio out of her home in Salem, NH. She graduated from Syracuse University with a B.F.A. in Communications Design while simultaneously competing on the university’s Division 1 Ice Hockey team. When not in front of the computer, you can find her playing hockey, mountain biking, road biking, or planning her next tropical vacation.
Design Collaborator
Mackenzie London is an accomplished graphic designer specializing in brand identity design. With a BFA from the Maine College of Art and Design earned in 2018, Mackenzie’s design journey has been guided by a strong foundation in design principles and techniques. Their expertise shines through in their ability to breathe life into brands, translating their essence into compelling visual narratives. You can view their work here.
