TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what our clients have to say about our work and partnering with us:

“Dave Waite throws himself into everything he does. No matter the scale of the project, no matter the politics, no matter the late hours or revisions, Dave is always eager—joyous, actually—when donning his deep sea writing helmet and diving into a new challenge. He loves what he does, and it shows. Every task is an opportunity to uncover something new. He is also a gifted and gracious collaborator, helping to galvanize teams into lean, mean marketing machines. In a jaded industry, Dave is a rare gem: someone who views advertising as a playground, an undiscovered country, a place of integrity and possibility.”
–Dale Bayse, former colleague at CyberSight/Nine Dots and Nike

“Working with Zookeeper has been an absolute pleasure. Somehow Dave managed to step inside my brain and create the exact look and feel I had envisioned. His customer service is exceptional and his designs are really creative without imposing his stylistic preferences on the client. I cannot recommend him highly enough. And I am totally in love with my new logo and website. I was wildly impressed.”
–Margaret Floyd, Eat Naked

“Having a compelling brand is all about drawing attention to your product or service. Dave was able to create a logo that not only reflected my style but also encouraged me take it up a notch and present a bolder image to the world. Ultimately his work has helped me be more confident in what I offer and make a bigger impact. Thanks for a great logo. You’ve been a star.”
–Lisa Princic, ChangeMakers Toolbox

“WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!  This is super impressive, Dave! Thanks again for your many hours in creating the new look for us.”
–Gabe McCubbin, Owner, Artool Products, on his company’s new website

“Dave, I love all of them, thank you for the outstanding work. This makes my week.”
–Heather Rayburn, Hayden Properties, on a recently designed billboard

“Thanks again for everything you have done to create an ‘outstanding’ image for McKenzie Real Estate Group.  I couldn’t be happier with the overall look and feel. It’s hard to believe what [Zookeeper] took from our meetings in a local coffee shop to create the presence that we now have.  You do great work! Thank you for all of your help and service. Can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.”
–Jess Johnson, McKenzie Real Estate Group

“Dave Waite at Zookeeper designed, built and launched my website in October 2008. I could not be more thrilled with the way it turned out. Dave is a true pro who delivers what he says he is going to do, and does it effortlessly and on time. I have also received rave reviews on my logo and brand idenity that Dave designed. It will truely take me to the next level of business for where we want to go. Dave, I could not be more happier and it was a pleasure to do business with you. I cant wait to do it again!!!”
–Doug Raub, President, Douglas Raub Design and Development

“Smart. Capable. Creative. Engaging. Strategic. Dave is all of those and a very strong business manager as well. I recommend him highly for any company looking for an agency to lead their creative strategic direction.”
–Steve Potestio, Owner, Potestio (creative talent management firm)

“Zookeeper has been invaluable to our project! They delivered extraordinary work in unbelievable time. Without Zookeeper, our Earthdance fundraiser would still be just a good idea. Dave and the rest of the Zookeeper staff were so easy to work with and changes were never a problem, no matter how small, big or how many.”
–Ken Jordan, The Crystal Method

“I could not have been happier with the professionalism, creativity and efficiency Zookeeper exhibited on our behalf. Thank you Zookeeper!”
–Janine Johnson, Founder, Green Wave Enterprises

“Zookeeper did an outstanding job on our new website. Dave and his team took over the project and allowed me to continue to focus on my business while they designed and built our new website. They were on time, on budget, and extremely creative and helpful every step of the way. The new site exceeded our expectations. Zookeeper delivered.”
–Aaron Fitzgerald, President, Airborne Images, Inc.

“My six years of working with Zookeeper has been nothing but tremendous. Not only did they deliver consistent professionalism and creativity, but they were always there for us, even in a pinch, and would still come through with very original concepts, artwork and communications. Their accessibility and friendliness makes it easy to discuss various marketing and advertising goals and initiatives.Thanks for the excellent work as always!”
–Heather Rayburn, Centex Homes

“We are introducing BREAKFRESH™ Breakfast Combinations, an all-natural breakfast meal system for consumers, into the US market.  We hired Zookeeper to bring this branded concept to life. Starting literally with a blank piece of paper, they created a compelling and progressive brand template we can use to penetrate our target market with flair. Their creative effort here, including illustration and stylized font graphics, is a market breakthrough for the category. We have a real appreciation for the regard and responsiveness shown by Zookeeper in all our interactions. We would highly recommend Zookeeper services to anyone seeking a distinct edge in the creative elements of their business.”
–Dave Kolar, Kolar Worldwide

“In a perfect world, creatives would have much time to research, brainstorm and come up with inventive, effective solutions for their clients. But let’s face it…the world’s not perfect. Next best thing is working with Dave. He can come up with great concepts at the drop of a hat. And on top of all that time and cash he saves me, he makes me laugh – all the time.”
–Carrie Asby, Owner, Rabbit Rabbit LLC

“Dave is a paradox of energy and methodology. From my first meeting with him, for my logo and website design, I knew I was in good hands. Still, I was ‘blown away’ by the results! No question or concern goes unanswered and, above all, I feel like I am doing business with a friend.”
–April Tomi, Owner, Tomi Hair

“Zookeeper was diligent, adhered to time and budget restrictions and included us, the client, every step of the way. We are very happy with the results.”
–Jennifer Moss, CEO/Founder, BabyNames.com

“You guys rock!!! I was blown away by how the logo and design of my promotional card turned out. I can’t stop looking at it!  You guys at ZOOKEEPER went above and beyond anything I ever expected. Thanks for being so accessible and taking me through every step of the way. I look forward to working with you in the near future.”
–Innis Casey, Innis Casey Photography

“Excellent! I think it is totally nailed…”
–Dave Kolar, Kolar Worldwide

“I am blown away.”
–April Tomi, Tomi Hair

“Some firms billing themselves as ‘creative’ are anything but… Zookeeper remains a polestar of the industry for original material, and we couldn’t have done better for clean copy on a tough production schedule. A thousand thanks.”
–Mark Mandrake, Vice-President of Publishing, Multimedia & Photography, New York Yankees

“Very elegant. We really like it.”
–Heather Rayburn, Centex Homes on The Parks At Laurel Oaks logo

“Thanks for the update, and especially for making everything as good as it can be…BIG THANKS!  I so appreciate your efforts—and Isaac’s efforts as well.”
–Gabe McCubbin, Zazzo

“Just a quick note to let you know you nailed the headline and body copy. You’re great, thank you so much!”
–Heather Rayburn, Centex Homes

“We sincerely, and greatly appreciate all that you’ve done to move this organization so far forward in terms of our presentation materials.”
–Meyer Freeman, Oregon Sports Authority

“Thanks for the amazing effort and work… I still can’t get over how much better this is than nearly every visual arts organization logo and logotype.”
–Jeff Jahn, Founder, Organism

“Dave, that looks so good! I am very impressed”
–Scott Davison, The Neighborhood Group on his new brand identity

“People who know us say they really capture us. Business has been great.”
–Kristian Brown, Ink Inc. Painting on their new brand identity and business cards

“Our new branding book will serve as a critical asset in telling the story of the Oregon Sports Authority.  And we’ve got an incredible story to tell, from big-time events like the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and Women’s World Cup Soccer to our recent legislative victory paving the way for the NCAA Basketball Tournament to return to Oregon.  The branding book captures who we are and all that we’ve accomplished, while also providing a glimpse into the very promising future of the Oregon sports landscape.”
–Drew Mahalic, CEO, Oregon Sports Authority

“We put our trust in Zookeeper to update our registered trademark, CHAINSAW® Chili, and they delivered BIG. Their professional approach and collaborative tone seasoned all interaction, from initial concept to the finished file. This project was complex from a targeting and branding standpoint. Even so, the final results, delivered on-time, were outstanding by any measure. A big thank you to Zookeeper!”
–Dave Kolar, Kolar Worldwide

“Working with Zookeeper was an actual treat. And no, I’m not talking about food here for those of you who know about my sugar addiction. What I mean is that the entire process of producing two radio campaigns for Centex Homes was perfect from start to finish. Dave is honest, sincere, and truly cares about the client’s goals. During production, Dave kept everything on track and conducted the orchestration between creative and results flawlessly. And the result you ask? One super happy client who said, ‘I’ve never received this much response before…thank you for all your help.’ So if you need creative that works, well, better email this guy before he’s booked out.”
–Mike Vaughn, Producer/Writer/Voice-Over Talent