Our Story

We Are the Storytellers
of the Digital Age.

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The skald did not merely recite stories. They shaped how a culture understood itself — through language, rhythm, and unflinching craft.
— The Founding Principle
2018Founded
150+Projects
12+Industries
4Core Team
Who We Are

Built on the Belief That
Design Changes Outcomes

Skald Studio was founded in 2018 with a single conviction: that most businesses are being undersold by their digital presence. Not because they lack a strong product or a compelling story — but because no one has taken the time to translate that story into a digital experience worthy of it.

We named ourselves after the Norse skalds — the court poets and storytellers who were considered as essential to a Viking chieftain as any warrior. They were the keepers of reputation, the architects of legacy. We believe that's precisely what great web design does for a brand.

Our team is intentionally small. We work with a select number of clients at any given time, which means every project receives the full weight of our attention. We don't outsource. We don't use templates. We build from scratch, with intention, every time.

We've worked across industries — from cybersecurity to fine dining, from fintech to custom manufacturing — and the throughline is always the same: a relentless commitment to craft, and a belief that the best digital experiences feel inevitable.

What We Stand For

The Code of the Forge

Craft Over Speed

We take the time to get it right. Every decision — from typography to transition timing — is deliberate. We don't ship work we're not proud of.

Strategy First

Beautiful design without strategy is decoration. We start every project by understanding your goals, your audience, and what success actually looks like.

True Partnership

We're not a vendor — we're a collaborator. We communicate openly, involve you in key decisions, and remain available long after launch.

Built to Last

We build with clean code, scalable systems, and thorough documentation. You're never locked in, never left behind. Your site grows with you.

The Skalds

The People Behind
The Work

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Erik Halverson

Founder & Creative Director

Former brand strategist with 14 years in premium design. Obsessed with the intersection of storytelling and visual craft.

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Astrid Vance

Lead Developer

Full-stack engineer with a designer's eye. Builds fast, accessible, and scalable web experiences that perform as well as they look.

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Rune Blackwood

Brand Strategist

Spent a decade in advertising before joining Skald. Specializes in positioning, messaging, and the stories that make brands unforgettable.

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Sigrid Marsh

UX & Motion Designer

Interaction designer focused on the micro-moments that define user experience. Every hover, every transition, every animation is intentional.

Work With Us

Ready to Build Something
Worth Remembering?

We take on a limited number of new projects each quarter. If you're serious about your brand's digital presence, we'd love to hear from you.