Parabolic Studio

About

Parabolic Studio is a Vancouver-based boutique design studio established in 2015 by founders Sam Shen and Aiko Tanaka. The studio takes its name from the parabolic arch, a form that is both beautiful and built to bear weight, and that idea shapes every project: design that is visually striking and grounded in purpose. The team has delivered 250+ projects, 48% of its work comes from client referrals, and it holds a 93% talent retention rate.

Ecommerce web development is a core practice. Parabolic designs and builds custom Shopify and Webflow stores without page-builder constraints, with thoughtful product page layouts, streamlined checkout flows and a visual identity that reflects the brand rather than a theme someone else chose. Before design begins, the team audits the conversion funnel, identifies friction points and maps the user journey from landing page to completed order. Every build runs through store architecture, mobile-first design, content and copy structure, development with third-party integrations such as email marketing, reviews and analytics, and a pre-launch and post-launch conversion review.

Alongside web and UX design, the studio offers brand design and AI search visibility, including SEO, generative engine optimization (GEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO), so a brand ranks on Google and is recommended by AI models the moment customers are searching. Clients include CAUSEWORX, Strideform, Trailblaze Outfitters, Forma Studio, DreamForge AI, Stratos Lux and GlowBrew.

For brands using Zigpoll, Parabolic Studio can build post-purchase, exit-intent and on-site surveys into a new Shopify or Webflow store as part of its ecommerce process, and use the responses to inform the UX audits, product page design and conversion reviews it already runs for the same client.