OMBU

OMBU is a web design and technology company founded in 2009 by Martin Rio, who drove from Washington D.C. to Portland to start it. The team combines design, technology and stakeholder management to build sites and business applications.

What OMBU offers

• Web design — creative design for websites and portals.
• Web application development — business-critical applications built on web technology.
• Project leadership — guiding stakeholder teams through a build.

Who it works with

Clients come from many industries and sectors. Projects have helped companies enter global markets, non-profits work with volunteers in real time and utility companies cut carbon emissions together. Named clients include the Smithsonian Institution, Car Talk, Nike and Stand for Children, and a 2012 redesign of the Paramount Pictures website.

Key facts

• Based in: Portland
• Founded: 2009