Tractor is a creative studio driven by innovation. For almost two decades, we’ve been helping clients turn obstacles into growth opportunities.
We believe new questions lead to great work. That’s why we take the time to deeply understand your needs before beginning any strategy, design, or code.
Services
Research & Strategy
A dedicated team of our best thinkers works with you to outline goals and roadmap a plan.
- Project Discovery
- User Research
- UX Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Brand Strategy
- Project Strategy
- Roadmapping
Design & Creative
Our visionary designers combine art and science to create elegant solutions.
- Digital Product & Service Design
- Physical, In-Store & Experimental
- Rapid Prototyping
- UX/UI
- Brand Identity
- Brand Systems
- Interaction Systems
- Visual Design
Build
Using the latest tech, our coders build prototypes, launch sites, and measure user outcomes.
- Mobile App Development
- Web Platform Development
- VR/AR
- Data & Analytics
- API integration
- Rapid Prototyping
- E-commerce
Content & Social
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of brand storytelling is a snap with our innovative social experts.
- Copy & Script Writing
- Photography
- Live-Action Production
- Animation
- Social Media Strategy
- Community Management
Solutions
Design Sprints
We help you test an idea, validate assumptions, and build a prototype in a really short amount of time—like one to five days.
Innovation Training
We teach your team how to adopt a more flexible design-thinking mindset. We also help you find the best tools for what you want to accomplish and who you’re building things for.
Staff Augmentation
We embed with your team and help you do whatever you need to do. You put our special talents to specific uses, and we’ll drink your coffee.
Expertise
Every project is unique. But the pathway to success requires these six steps.
1 Discovery
The information gathering stage. We’ll research the competitive landscape and interview customers. From here, we’ll create personas and user journeys that influence the structure and design of the experience we architect.2 Design
Time to draw up the blueprints. With the knowledge gained from our research we draft the foundation of the experience or product. This involves wireframes to encapsulate desired functionality, content, and navigation principles in a user-centric design.3 Build
We work smarter and harder. Our team uses the design files to develop assets for the project. We focus on intuitive interface design to ensure the best user experience.4 Test
The work’s gotta be flawless. Once the app or site is built on our secure development server, we take special care in optimizing the experience for every device.5 Launch
The big reveal. We assist the client in pushing the site live or releasing the app to the public, and then train you on proper usage and maintenance.6 Evolve
We stay involved. As part of our ongoing client relationship, we’ll share lessons from our process and keep the communication channels open for future collaborations.Our clients
We’ve enjoyed working with many fine folks along the way.
BCG DV
BCG DC is a pioneer in specialized investments in technology and digital engineering, BCG has innovated on consulting techniques to help grow mid-stage technology startups around the world.
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is the third most widely distributed subscription TV channel in the United States.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital is a public hospital in San Francisco, California under the purview of the city’s Department of Public Health.
Wells Fargo
American multinational financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California, with central offices throughout the United States.
New York Times
An American newspaper founded in 1851 and based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership.
Metro PCS
Metro by T-Mobile is a prepaid wireless carrier brand owned by T-Mobile US.
Sony
Sony Pictures is an American entertainment company that produces, acquires and distributes films.
NASCAR
NASCAR is a family-owned and operated business venture that sanctions and governs many auto-racing sports events.
MUNI
One of the nation’s largest, cleanest, environmentally conscious, public transit systems
ReLISTO
ReLISTO is an apartment rental agency in San Francisco
The Years Project
A global storytelling and education effort to inform, empower, and unite the world in the face of climate change.
OpenROV
A low-cost telerobotic underwater drone built with the goal of making underwater exploration and education affordable.