What happens when you marry a deep-thinking, technology-loving, problem-solving systems engineer with a design-oriented, visually-focused, problem-solving graphic and web designer?
You get a combined 8+ decades of experience in providing technical and creative solutions.
8 Stones SOLUTIONS is THE HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM OF
Doug Wheat
&
Patti Ostrowski Wheat
ABOUT
We’re Patti and Doug Wheat, a husband-and-wife team combining strong systems thinking with practical guidance into modern technology. We help SMall Businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs align technology with their purpose and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Patti brings a background in computer science, CreATIVE design, and digital strategy, with a strong foundation in database architecture and systems thinking. She’s led creative teams, taught university courses, and built digital environments that are both elegant and easy to manage. Her work bridges logic and aesthetics, helping clients organize their data, streamline their tools, and present their work with clarity.
Doug is a seasoned software architect and systems engineer with Extensive experience designing secure, AGILE, scalable platforms. He’s built healthcare systems, modernized government infrastructure, and developed custom software solutions for enterprise clients. With a deep understanding of both frontend and backend systems, Doug is known for building tools that are efficient, reliable, and built to last, always with an eye toward future growth and integration.
Together, we operate as a creative consultancy, partnering with a small number of clients in close, collaborative relationships built on trust and shared goals. we INVEST PERSONALLY IN YOUR WORK, building what matters most to you with care, clarity, and long-term thinking. WE shape our work around you, offering custom-fit collaborations that meet you where you are.
We’re the TECH TEAM you wish you had…
…AND the Creative partner you didn’t know you needed.
Not sure where to start?
Technology moves fast! But Don’t Panic…
it’s easy to feel buried under outdated systems, too many tools, or decisions you don’t have time to make. We know!
When it’s time to sort through the noise and move forward, you can trust us to help you choose and use solutions that fit your goals, your team, and your resources. because we personally invest in your work.