a pacific northwest
practicing what I preach
always improving
I’m currently giving my own website some long-overdue love. Feel free to poke around and learn a little bit about who I am, and what I do. The full RTD site will be ready soon.
Brand design and direction for clients who want their work to say something—and mean it.
I help clients find their voice—and then make sure it doesn’t whisper. Through brand development, design, messaging, and consulting, I work with clients to sharpen ideas, remove distractions, and create work that’s clear, confident, and built to hold its ground.
Brand
foundation
Crafting visual systems that clarify who you are, differentiate you, and hold up everywhere your brand shows up.
Intentional
execution
Designing across platforms with intent and restraint—work that looks sharp, functions cleanly, and lasts.
Clear
voice
Shaping language that cuts through noise, sounds like you, and resonates with the audience you want to reach.
Strategic
partner
Providing honest perspective, creative direction, and practical guidance to strengthen decisions and elevate your brand.
Some friends
I've made
along the way.
It takes more than bold thinking to earn a brand’s trust—it takes craft. These clients chose to work with RTD because I deliver both: fearless creative backed by detail-driven, high-quality work.
Earned Trust
"I’ve worked with Randy Thaemert for over 16 years, and that kind of longevity only happens when someone consistently earns trust at the highest level. He is the rare creative director I can rely on completely. If Randy weren’t on our team, I would have to be far more hands-on, and our designs would require significantly more rework. He understands what works, what doesn’t, and how to get to the right solution efficiently, even with me being extremely picky about UX and execution. Clients instantly trust him, approvals move faster, revisions are fewer, and the final work is consistently strong across branding, print, web, and advertising. He removes friction for the entire team and makes my job easier, which is why I trust him with our clients, our reputation, and every important design conversation."
Aaron Day
Founder and Owner, White Whale Web
Expands Our Capabilities
"Randy’s calm approach along with his technical ability is what I appreciate the most. He is a great listener and able to understand and apply what is needed with any given project. This gives us the opportunity to do work we didn’t know we were capable of achieving. Randy is our first option for design work!"
Mitch Maciona
Owner, Precision Bottle Decorators
Formally trained. Well seasoned. Fully capable.
A couple of decades in the business has taught me to focus on the areas I have the most impact.
Brand Identity Development
Defining and designing the visual and strategic foundation of a brand—from logos and business systems to the standards that keep everything consistent, recognizable, and built to last.
Messaging + Positioning
Clarifying what a brand stands for, how it speaks, and where it belongs—then shaping language that cuts through noise, connects with the right audience, and actually says something.
UI/UX Design
Designing digital experiences that are intuitive, purposeful, and clean—where structure, usability, and aesthetics work together instead of competing for attention.