The Work

Custom websites and brands across industries. Squarespace, Shopify, WordPress, and custom code. Here's a look at some of it.

Portfolio

Selected
Work

Website design, branding, and marketing across industries. Every project starts with a conversation and ends with something that works.

saketomesushi.com
SakeTome Sushi — restaurant website design by John August Design, Missoula Montana
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SakeTome Sushi
Restaurant
Two-location sushi restaurant in Missoula and Bigfork. Custom illustrated brand, location selector, and a site as fresh as the fish.
Web DesignSEOTech Support
bitterrootbrewing.com
Bitter Root Brewing — brewery website design by John August Design, Missoula Montana
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Bitter Root Brewing
Brewery
Montana's Hamilton-based brewery since 1998. Heritage brand with events, menu, and merch built into the experience.
Web Design
cafemimosamt.com
Cafe Mimosa — restaurant branding and website design by John August Design
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Cafe Mimosa
Restaurant
Vibrant downtown Missoula breakfast and lunch spot next to The Wilma. Full brand identity and website from scratch.
BrandingWeb Design
rattlesnakemarket.com
The Patio at Rattlesnake Market — branding and website by John August Design
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The Patio at Rattlesnake Market
Restaurant
Full branding and Squarespace site for a neighborhood market and patio restaurant in the Rattlesnake Valley.
BrandingWeb DesignPhotography
pinkelephantvintage.com
Pink Elephant Vintage — streetwear website design by John August Design
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Pink Elephant Vintage
Retail
Bold, high-energy site for a locally-owned vintage and streetwear shop. Loud, confident, impossible to walk past.
Web DesignE-Commerce
boxcarmissoula.com
Boxcar Bistro — restaurant branding and website by John August Design
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Boxcar Bistro
Restaurant
Full identity for a bistro in the Old Sawmill District. Logo, palette, website, and social media from launch through growth.
BrandingLogoWeb DesignSocial Media
cleerline.com
Cleerline Technology Group — fiber optics web design by John August Design
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Cleerline Technology
Technology
Enterprise site for a fiber optics manufacturer. Dark, technical aesthetic with product catalog and expert consultation flow.
Web DesignB2B
michiramen.com
Michi Ramen Bar — Japanese restaurant website by John August Design
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Michi Ramen Bar
Restaurant
Atmospheric site for a Missoula ramen bar. Dark and moody, letting the hand-painted mural set the entire tone.
Web Design
twopoppiesapothecary.com
Two Poppies Apothecary — herbal wellness website by John August Design
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Two Poppies Apothecary
Wellness
Montana herbalist and nutritionist in the Bitterroot Valley. Earthy palette with integrated e-commerce for herbal remedies and finishing salts.
Web DesignE-Commerce
bitterrootpetvillage.com
Bitterroot Pet Village — boarding and grooming website by John August Design
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Bitterroot Pet Village
Pet Services
Boarding and grooming in the Bitterroot Valley. Warm, trust-building design with clear service pages.
Web DesignBranding
maestrosschoolofmusicmt.com
Maestro's School of Music — music school website by John August Design
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Maestro's School of Music
Education
Missoula music school offering piano, drums, guitar, bass, sax, and vocals. Vibrant design with booking integration.
Web DesignBooking
morethxnfitness.com
More Than Fitness — coaching website by John August Design
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More Than Fitness
Fitness
Remote and in-person coaching. Strong brand presence with member tiers and a conversion-focused layout.
Web Design

Web Design | Floral Studio & Flower Farm

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“John at John August Design completely transformed my website, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. He rebuilt my original site into something that feels beautiful, cohesive, and so much easier to navigate.”

Jennifer Barnard | Millay and Meadowlark Flower Farm

Millay and Meadowlark homepage design. A flower farm website with a beautiful cover image of a barn with sunflowers in the sunlight.
Millay and Meadowlark Flower Farm Corporate and Destination Events Landing Page. Request a consultation button visible. Design by John August Design, Missoula, Montana

John is creative, smart, logical and efficient with all aspects of design and implementation. John created our logo and assisted with web site development. We are pleased with the outcome and ease of working together.
- René Nazlerod, Owner, VRTX Fitness

LOGO & BRAND

WORK

A selection of brand identities built from scratch. More about how I approach branding.

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Logo for 'The Patio at Rattlesnake Market' featuring a flower-like graphic with dark and light blue segments, next to the text.
VRTX Fitness gym logo with stylized red accents.
Logo of Mountain View Interiors featuring a stylized mountain and sun design with horizontal lines representing blinds, next to the company name in bold letters.
Logo with a red cross, a stylized outline of a state, and a gradient circle. Text reads: 'PAC NORTHWEST reliable healthcare professionals.'"
InLight Counseling logo with sunburst design
Logo with scales of justice inside the letter C next to the word Chounard & Winderl
"Collaborative mental health" logo with stylized circular arrows in the double "O" of "Collaborative."
Logo of Florence Dental featuring a stylized mountain and lake design.
Logo of Boxcar Bistro at Old Sawmill District with silhouette of a vintage train car.
Red key logo with high end design
3D staircase icon with upward arrow
"balsamroot apothecary" logo with a yellow flower icon
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SOCIAL MEDIA

MANAGEMENT

Full branding, website, and social media management for Boxcar Bistro in Missoula's Old Sawmill District.

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MENU DESIGN

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Basal Salad Menu Design Missoula Montana
Smoothies, coffee, tea, and breakfast menu offering various items including smoothies like "Bright," "Autumn," and "Green," coffee and espresso options, Lake Missoula hot or iced tea, bone broth, and breakfast dishes such as a vegetarian/protein quiche. The menu includes prices and additional ingredients or extras available for customization.
Promotional image for Mezcal Sacrum featuring three bottles. Includes product descriptions, prices, and tasting notes for Madre Cuishe and Ensemble varieties. Mentions being handcrafted and imported by XXI Spirits. Highlights flavors and aromas like floral notes and cinnamon spice.

Business at John August Design is about relationship. Trust adds value to the human experience and increases creativity, productivity, and communication.

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KETTLEHOUSE BREWING

“John August was professional, easy to work with, and turned out great results in a short timeline. He took the time to really understand our brand, and our guests absolutely loved the 24th anniversary t-shirt design he came up with. We look forward to continuing to work with him on other projects in the future.”

— KettleHouse Brewing

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