Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Happy Medium

Happy Medium is a digital-first creative agency at 430 5th Street in West Des Moines offering brand and media strategy, web design and development, digital product development, video and business optimization coaching. Its site carries case studies for Vectair, ProLiant Health Biologicals and Accu-Steel, and DesignRush records a 2011 founding, fewer than 49 staff and clients including Kum & Go, the University of Northern Iowa and Mattress Firm. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereA West Des Moines agency with a decade-plus record and named regional clients such as Kum & Go and the University of Northern Iowa. Number 10 of the branding agencies in Des Moines.

Who leads itKatie Patterson, Founder and Owner.

Work they can showAccu-Steel. Replaced email-based quoting with an online estimate portal and dealer resource library; estimate accuracy rose 14%. WinnMed. Designed and built a new website and digital foundation for a community hospital. Proliant Health & Biologicals. Built the brand and website after the company's merger with Entera Health.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$25,000, typical for Des Moines branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forMid-sized Iowa manufacturers, healthcare providers, law firms and housing finance agencies that need digital strategy, custom web development and sales tools built together.

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Based in
West Des Moines, IA
Founded
2011
Team size
11–50 people
Led by
Katie Patterson, Founder and Owner
Known for
brand and media strategy · web design and development · digital product development · video production
Named clients
Kum & Go, University of Northern Iowa, Mattress Firm, Jerry's Homes, Vectair, Accu-Steel
Best for
Mid-sized Iowa manufacturers, healthcare providers, law firms and housing finance agencies that need digital strategy, custom web development and sales tools built together.
Selected work
  • Accu-Steel. Replaced email-based quoting with an online estimate portal and dealer resource library; estimate accuracy rose 14%. source ↗
  • WinnMed. Designed and built a new website and digital foundation for a community hospital. source ↗
  • Proliant Health & Biologicals. Built the brand and website after the company's merger with Entera Health. source ↗
Estimated cost

Estimated: $8,000–$25,000, typical for Des Moines branding projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Office
430 5th St, #65094 · West Des Moines, IA · 50265
Happy Medium homepage, captured September 28, 2026
itsahappymedium.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources itsahappymedium.com, designrush.com, iowasbdc.org · LinkedIn ↗

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