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Welcome to Busy Brian

The home of Toronto based, independent web design and graphic design contractor, Brian Rice. I’m a U.S. citizen living with my Canadian wife, so until my papers go through I can only work for U.S. businesses. This site is designed for potential clients to learn more about my services, qualifications, relevant experience, samples of work, other credentials and will eventually include tutorials and helpful information.

Who Are My Clients?

My clients tend to be small business and new start-ups that want to look professional but don’t want to spend thousands on a huge agency. I do a lot of re-designs for business that have designed their first website themselves and now have a mature business but find their website doesn’t show this. Since I am also a graphic designer I also get start-ups looking for business card, marketing materials, advertisements, promotional products, signage as well as websites.

Clients: Past & Present

Cascadia IT
Compound Gallery
Bring Me A Pro
Bulbwired
Surf to Ski Retreats
PDX Enterprise Solutions
Alameda Cleaners
Allied Power Products
Blitz Bar
Wind Horse Coffee & Tea
Bellagios Pizza
Vancouver Institute of Digital Media
Bungee.com
Laserport of Beaverton
Copper Monkey Restaurant
Genoa Restaurant
Sk8house.com
Cascadia IT
Hartwell’s Restaurant

Benefits of Busy Brian

Experienced Designer AND Developer
Years of Experience
Local Portland Business
Print & Web in One Place
Excellent References
Experience in Multiple Industries
Can Work w/ Existing Design
FREE Consulting (current clients)
Best Value
Friendly Services

My Rates

All projects are billed hourly at $30/hr. I find that this is most fair billing practice for both parties. 50% of the estimated project cost is due at the start and the remainder due on delivery or invoiced monthly. All clients get free product support for 1 year and I don’t charge past clients for other quick questions.