Concept to launch-ready in 120 days

We design products and experiences that enable business leaders to unlock the potential in their team and technology investments by creating things their customers truly want to use. Our methodical, human-centered approach removes subjectivity and risk by relying on research and rapid, iterative prototyping. We get companies from vision-to-MVP in 120 days.

 

OUR CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED

 

A Collective of Experience

As a collaborative team of seasoned strategists and designers we understand how to balance corporate pressure while achieving great design.  We leverage our decades of experience to thoughtfully navigate and enjoy each project with our client partners.

  • jMatt Keil

    Founder

    jMatt began his 25-year business career by launching a record label from his college dorm room. Later he led the $4.5B Back-to-College category at Target, followed by selling a desktop diploma company to Josten’s. He launched Riva Labs to fulfill his passion for helping companies build things, not decks.

  • Paul Jongeward

    Human-Centered Design Practitioner

    Co-founded the digital marketing agency Morsekode in 2002 (acquired by Gravity in 2022), Paul has led strategy and experience design for hundreds of fortune 500 clients. He believes that companies create competitive advantage by drawing customers into valuable experiences.

  • Heather Kvidera

    Account Director

    With over 20 years of experience, Heather is an accomplished Account Director. From Apple to Porsche to Harvard Business School, she has the proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with diverse individuals and teams, ensuring all details of a project are executed flawlessly.

  • Brent Meyer

    CX Design Strategist

    For 20 years Brent has been an evangelist for the role user experience, storytelling, and design play in successful digital product strategy. His award-winning products have been used by people around the world. He believes in the power of solving business problems with a customer-first mindset.