We are Portal.

Lifelong gamers dedicated to discovery. We were born in 2019 but, just like Kratos, we're older than we look. Decades of experience in an industry we adore has given us the instincts and insights to deliver stunning results for our partners.

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Expert services for the games industry:

Branding

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Logos, key art and a whole lot more. Your game won’t just stand out from the crowd, it’ll burst through monitor screens and demand a cup of tea.

Video

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Video to thrill your audience. From bite-sized trailers for social media channels to original creations that will fit the tone of your game perfectly.

Marketing

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Decades of advertising experience - specialists in producing hundreds of individual assets per project. Motion graphics that will bring your campaigns to life and make your game unmissable.

Play

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Industry insights and audience expertise only possible thanks to lifetimes of play. Fancy a game?

Plans
Strategy
Innovative design
Effective communication and partnership with the client to comprehend their goals and identify user requirements is crucial for the success of a product. We actively engage with users, empathize with their needs, and consider the business objectives. By conducting UI/UX evaluations, user interviews, and product definition workshops, we can accurately define the scope and suggest the most suitable solutions to align with the company's vision.
Quantitative
Qualitative

User research is a vital aspect of UX design that helps to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of the target audience. This information is then used to inform the design decisions and improve the overall user experience. User research methods such as usability testing, surveys, and interviews provide valuable insights into how users interact with a product and their pain points. By conducting user research, we can identify any issues and opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance the usability and satisfaction of the product.

Wireframes
Figma designs

We work closely with clients to understand their goals and gather feedback from users to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Through the use of design thinking and user-centered design, we create solutions that are tailored to the user's needs, while also aligning with the company's vision. Our goal is to create products that are intuitive, efficient, and visually pleasing to the user.

Audits
Brand strategy
UX Workshops

This platform allows developers and designers to build responsive websites without having to write code, making it a great option for creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites quickly. Our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to utilize Webflow's features to deliver fully responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly websites that align with the company's vision.

Taking on your creative challenges.


Outstanding quality with the comms to match. We're big believers in the power of communication and its ability to build trust and establish long term partnerships.

"Portal's expertise, creativity, and professionalism have been instrumental in our success." 
Hampus Erlandsson
Head of Digital Marketing
"Portal showed a large degree of understanding, flexibility and professionalism despite working with a condensed deadline."
Stephan Hentze Nielsen
Digital Marketing Manager
"Extremely attentive. A valuable partner. Exceptional service."
Ignacio Varas
Performance Marketing Manager
'My go-to agency when I need outstanding creative content."
Luciana Oliveria
Head of Marketing

Josh Heaton

Founder & Creative Director

Elouise Godwin

Design Lead

Emily Godwin

Operations Manager

Andy Applecoe

Head of Video

Tom Champion

Communications Lead

Dean Smith

Commercial Lead

Love games too? Looking for your next challenge?

We’re always on the lookout for talented people.

Playing games got us here. It’s what we love.

Communication.
Craftsmanship.
Community.
Culture.

Communication

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Clarity of communication is our superpower. We use it to show respect for our clients’ time, build trust and form long-lasting relationships.

Craftsmanship

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You must be a master of your craft to produce outstanding work. We’re nerdy about creative, nail the fundamentals and adore attention to detail.

Community

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Years of playing games weren’t wasted. We instinctively understand how to create in a way that resonates with gamers.

Culture

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We enjoy the support class role. Whether that’s helping each other to flourish or giving back to the industry we love.

274
Mario Kart tournaments contested.
569
teas consumed per campaign.
1
dog and her pet parsnip.
Detect modern, plastic-based composite landmines and explosives
Position mines with greater accuracy
50x faster than traditional methods
Enable safe, remote detonation, with all human risk removed
002 Our difference

"There is a difference between a following and a community"

Plans
Strategy
Innovative design
Effective communication and partnership with the client to comprehend their goals and identify user requirements is crucial for the success of a product. We actively engage with users, empathize with their needs, and consider the business objectives. By conducting UI/UX evaluations, user interviews, and product definition workshops, we can accurately define the scope and suggest the most suitable solutions to align with the company's vision.
Quantitative
Qualitative

User research is a vital aspect of UX design that helps to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of the target audience. This information is then used to inform the design decisions and improve the overall user experience. User research methods such as usability testing, surveys, and interviews provide valuable insights into how users interact with a product and their pain points. By conducting user research, we can identify any issues and opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance the usability and satisfaction of the product.

Wireframes
Figma designs

We work closely with clients to understand their goals and gather feedback from users to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Through the use of design thinking and user-centered design, we create solutions that are tailored to the user's needs, while also aligning with the company's vision. Our goal is to create products that are intuitive, efficient, and visually pleasing to the user.

Audits
Brand strategy
UX Workshops

This platform allows developers and designers to build responsive websites without having to write code, making it a great option for creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites quickly. Our team of experts has the experience and knowledge to utilize Webflow's features to deliver fully responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly websites that align with the company's vision.

We help brands and companies stand out in the digital age.

Worlds of creative possibilities.