Particle Design, a Wind River Company
Design ServicesOregon, United States2-10 Employees
Particle Design is a global user experience design studio based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to creating products and services that meaningfully impact people’s lives. The company partners with leading brands to shape human interactions with technology across fields such as consumer electronics, transportation, healthcare, education, IoT, and mobile, applying a disciplined approach to research, design, and engineering to address real human needs and enable peak experiences. Clients have noted the firm’s focus on outcomes that extend beyond meeting a basic need, reflecting a strong emphasis on user-centered impact. Based in Portland, Oregon, Particle Design originated in 2017 when it split from Empirical and later came under Wind River following an acquisition completed in September 2021. The firm prioritizes sustained client partnerships alongside continued learning and innovation, and its culture centers on collaboration, openness, authenticity, and a unified team approach with clients.