DirJournal Editorial Verdict
Instrument is a DirJournal-verified UI/UX Design Agencies entity.
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200 OK StatusVerified
Primary website is live, secure (HTTPS), and free of malware.
Domain AgeVerified
Real-world domain age (≥1 yr, verified via the Wayback Machine) OR pre-migration legacy ID OR ≥2 years of platform tenure. Survival across multiple search-engine update cycles is itself a trust signal.
Schema ValidationVerified
Valid Organization / ProfessionalService JSON-LD emitted on every page load — checked at render time.
Citation ClarityPending Manual Review
Verified outbound links to at least two authoritative sources (social profiles, sameAs URLs).
Operational HistoryVerified
Minimum 12-month active history in the claimed industry — derived from the business's founding year, Wayback-verified domain age, or listing tenure (any one signal passes).
Entity RegistrationPending Manual Review
Cross-referenced with official state or country business registries.
Physical FootprintData Incomplete
Verified non-virtual presence via Google Maps or official lease documentation.
Complete in DashboardActive LeadershipData Incomplete
Confirmation of key team members and executive roles.
Complete in DashboardNAP ConsistencyData Incomplete
Verified match of Name, Address, and Phone data across platforms.
Complete in DashboardProfessional LicensingPending Manual Review
Verification of required industry-specific certifications or licenses.
Sentiment AuditPending Manual Review
Manual review of third-party reputation signals (BBB, Trustpilot, etc.).
Editorial DiscretionPending Manual Review
Final human review to ensure the business provides genuine value.
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About
Instrument
Instrument is a Portland-based digital creative agency providing UX/UI design, brand strategy, and technology for the worlds most ambitious companies. The 300+ person firm has delivered work for Nike, Spotify, Google, Lego, and Philips with a culture-first approach that has earned it multiple Best Place to Work awards.
DirJournal's Perspective
Editorial analysis
Instrument operates at the intersection of culture-driven talent and enterprise-scale delivery, having built a 300-person practice that consistently wins both workplace recognition and marquee clients like Nike and Spotify.
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Frequently Asked
About Instrument
What does Instrument do?
Instrument is a Portland-based digital creative agency providing UX/UI design, brand strategy, and technology for the worlds most ambitious companies. The 300+ person firm has delivered work for Nike, Spotify, Google, Lego, and Philips with a culture-first approach that has earned it multiple Best Place to Work awards.
Where is Instrument based?
Instrument is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.
When was Instrument founded?
Instrument was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years.
Technical Grounding
JSON-LDOrganization
- Location
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Founded
- 2005
- Team Size
- 1-10 employees
Digital Footprint · Technical Entity Graph
- Website
- Schema TypeOrganization
- JSON-LDActive
- NAP Vault IDNot assigned
- Social ProfilesNone linked
- Platform TenureNew listing
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- @type
- Organization
- areaServed
- Worldwide
- openingHours
- Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Knows About
UX/UI DesignNikeSpotifyGoogleLego300+ TeamPortlandBest Workplace
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