About Us | A Design & Technology Consultancy

About us

We're in the business of people, we just happen to build technology

Founded in 2009,

Based in Kansas City

UX Designers

Strategists

Product Managers

Test Engineers

Great Listeners

UX Writers

Developers

Humble Leaders

Who we are

Crema is a design & technology consultancy. We build world-class digital experiences and teams. Learn more about our approach with small, cross-functional groups of product experts.

Who we work with

Organizations with something to prove call on us when it counts. When the business is held back by broken systems, misaligned teams, delivery delays, or a looming risk of disruption, that's when Crema steps in.

Strategic partnerships

These featured partnerships represent the tools and methodologies we rely on to deliver exceptional client experiences.

We partner with:

Certifications and partnerships

Official partner status in the frameworks and platforms behind our work.

Your strategic partner for digital transformation

Don't go on the journey alone. Fill the gaps in your team with focused specialists who have been there before.

Enhance your staff

Our most valued traits

Rather than telling you what we think about ourselves, we interviewed clients for their perspective. These are the characteristics that set us apart.

We aren't a consultancy that offers big ideas then falls flat when it comes to implementation
We're completely optimized for speed and focus.
We aren't a "dev shop" that churns code without regard for the outcomes that follow.
We maintain a relentless focus on the right problems.

Crema's heritage in UX design and software development means swift execution in our organization's DNA.

Through early-stage strategic work, we ensure the right questions are asked and the right problems are solved before diving into solutions.

Our clients

We partner with select organizations that have a growth mindset and a creative appetite.

Case Studies

We partner with select organizations that have a growth mindset and a creative appetite.

JE Dunn Construction
Empowering Pre-Construction Teams to Design to Budget](/content/case-studies/je-dunn-construction/index.html)

Beazley Security
Creating a Unified Portal Experience for a Scaling Cybersecurity Provider](/content/case-studies/beazley-security/index.html)

Award-winning in every category

The key to our success is people who emulate 'humble confidence.'

4.7/5
Product satisfaction
How satisfied clients are with our services & products

4.3/5
Anticipating needs
How well we anticipate the needs of our clients

15 years of design & technology excellence

Pronounce Crema (KREH-mah)

How it all began

Our Co-Founders George Brooks & Dan Linhart started Crema in 2009 with a simple vision: to build the company they'd want to work for. What began with UX design quickly evolved as clients asked us to build the products we designed. Today, while many businesses have developers or even full-stack teams, they often desire a clear vision or stronger product leadership. We step in to assess, coach, and provide support from strategy to execution.

Our highly-skilled practitioners are really good at what they do. More importantly, they are delightful to work alongside. This is what makes us an easy choice for complex businesses tackling innovative work.

George Brooks
Founder / CEO](/content/team/george-brooks/index.html)

Dan Linhart
Co-Founder / COO](/content/team/dan-linhart/index.html)

Alison Stark
VP of Product](/content/team/alison-renfro/index.html)

Tucker Pivonka
VP of Product Leadership](/content/team/tucker-pivonka/index.html)

Tyler Hilker
VP of Strategy](/content/team/tyler-hilker/index.html)