Digital Solutions, Human Touch

We Design, Code & Deliver Your Digital Vision

We partner with ambitious teams to craft digital products that feel effortless and perform beautifully — from first sketch to scale.

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99.98% Uptime 120+ Projects Shipped Avg. 4.9/5 Client Rating

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Our Story

Rooted in Craft,
Driven by Curiosity

Clay & Sage began in 2016 as a two-person studio in a sunlit Portland loft. We started with a simple belief: technology should feel as natural as clay in a potter's hands — moldable, purposeful, and beautiful.

Today, we're a remote-first team of 28 designers, engineers, and data specialists across four time zones. We've helped 120+ founders, non-profits, and enterprises bring products to life — from first wireframe to millions of users.

We still operate like that small studio. Every engagement is hands-on, every decision is deliberate, and every client is a long-term partner.

28

Team Members

120+

Projects Shipped

12

Industries Served

2x

Avg. Client Growth

"We don't just build software. We build quiet confidence in your digital backbone."

— Maya Chen, Co-Founder

What We Do

Our Services

From the first line of code to cloud infrastructure, we cover the full digital lifecycle.

Web Development

Custom websites built for speed, accessibility, and conversion — using modern stacks like Next.js, Remix, and Astro. Average load time under 1.2s.

Back-end Development

Secure, scalable APIs and serverless architectures on AWS and GCP. We handle auth, databases, and integrations so your frontend thrives.

Data Analytics

Turn raw data into clarity. We build dashboards, pipelines, and predictive models that help you make decisions with confidence — not guesswork.

Cloud Computing

Migrate, modernize, and manage your infrastructure. We've moved 40+ workloads to the cloud with zero downtime and 34% average cost savings.

Outsourced IT Services

Your dedicated support and security team — 24/7 monitoring, patching, and helpdesk at a predictable monthly cost. Average response time: 11 minutes.

UX Strategy & Design

Research, wireframes, prototypes, and design systems that make your product feel intuitive and look cohesive. We design for humans, first.

The Clay & Sage Difference

Why Choose Us?

Innovative Solutions

We bring fresh, creative approaches to complex challenges — prototyping fast and validating early so you only build what matters.

Client-Centric Approach

Your goals are our priority. We partner closely with your team, offering full transparency on progress, budget, and timelines from day one.

Driven by Results

We focus on outcomes: more traffic, more conversions, less downtime. We measure our success by the growth we unlock for your business.

Client Voices

Trusted by Teams Who Care

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Sofia Ramirez

VP of Product, Fern & Co.

"Clay & Sage rebuilt our entire e-commerce platform in under four months. Conversion rate jumped 28% and our team finally has a codebase we're proud to maintain."

JT

James Thompson

CTO, Northwind Logistics

"Their cloud migration saved us $40k a year and cut our deployment time from hours to minutes. They made a daunting project feel effortless."

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Aisha Khan

Founder, Lumen Health

"They built our patient portal with HIPAA compliance baked in. The attention to detail and their empathy for our users was exceptional."

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Marcus Oliveira

Director, Atlas Education

"The data dashboard they delivered gives us real-time insight into student progress. It's transformed how we run our programs. Highly recommend."

From the Journal

Notes on Building Better

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How earthy palettes and soft geometry can reduce cognitive load and build trust.

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Serverless vs. VPS: Choosing Your Cloud Path

A practical breakdown of cost, scaling, and team-bandwidth considerations.

Data · 4 min read

3 Metrics That Matter More Than Pageviews

Move beyond vanity metrics and start tracking what actually drives growth.

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Worthwhile Together

Tell us about your project, your goals, and your timeline. We'll get back to you within one business day with honest thoughts on how we can help.

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