About us

We discover, design, build, and continuously refine the experiences that help social impacts brands and organizations grow and carry out their missions.

 

We've worked with organizations like Prevent Child Abuse America, GE Renewable Energy, the American Clean Power Association, and UnidosUS to build digital tools and websites that further the critical work that improves our world.

We can help you tackle mission-critical design projects – or work as an extension of your design or marketing team on an ongoing basis – bringing to bear a diverse set of capabilities to help you tell your story and build a platform for ongoing, measurable growth, including web design and development, UX/UI design, data visualization, content management, and more.

 

Meet the Team

  • John Oquist, co-founder of Dialogue Theory

    John Oquist Cardenas

    Data + Emerging Technologies

    Creative technologist interested in producing visually compelling, explanatory visualizations and interactives. Speaks on data visualization – most recently with the US Dept. of State’s TechCamp initiative in Peru and Nepal.

    Likes to write notes on windows.

  • Chris Oquist, co-founder of Dialogue Theory

    Chris Oquist Cardenas

    Design + Digital Strategy

    Over ten years of experience helping consumer and B2B companies outpace industry growth. Award-winning designer and a leading contributor in the creation of Puerto Rico’s first open data platform.

    Keeps treats at his desk to bribe office dogs.

  • Keith Everett, Lead Developer at Dialogue Theory

    Keith Everett

    Web Development

    Responsible for bringing our designs to life, leveraging an extensive front-end development background honed building experiences for organizations like Harvard Law School, the World Health Organization, and FILA.

    Likely to answer emails at 3am.

  • Chels Barrow

    UX/UI Design

    Visual designer committed to creating engaging digital experiences that are inclusive and accessible. Her background in theatre and the arts brings a unique perspective rooted in storytelling to her design work.

    Has a black belt in karate.

  • Chet Hardin

    Web Development

    Supports some of our most complex projects with his over ten years of experience with CSS, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress while pushing our team to evaluate and adopt new approaches and frameworks.

    Once changed the course of Colorado’s 2012 statewide elections.

  • Buran

    Treats and Sighing

    Buran’s vigilant eye - honed over two years observing everything carefully - helps keep the team aligned. Unsurpassed pacing and sighing skills signal to team members that its time to go outside.

    Obsessed with snakes.