Top 100 Digital Design Consultants in the United Kingdom

Dept conducted an IT assessment for a facility services company. After experiencing complications regarding a large-scale e-commerce platform, the client reached out to Dept to conduct an assessment of their development infrastructure. The project resulted in over 100 pages of technical documentation from Dept and recommendations for improvements, leaving the client satisfied and willing to work with the developer on future projects.

“We are starting to engage Dept to act on areas most important to our business strategy and the stabilization of the platform. Their detailed report and ability to bundle efforts into smaller projects is appealing for us to begin work and schedule against priorities and budget.” – Director of Digital Engagement for Universities, Facility Services Company
 

DMI developed a mobile app on Windows for a large hotel group, providing extensive user experience research and design input such as wireframes and mood boards. Their work stands out for mobile, branding, and data management.

“They tend to think about the end product as a more marketable product. They don't just look at achieving the KPIs [key performance indicators] of the product owner here internally, but also looking to provide fantastic feedback in terms of how certain features or functions can be marketed.” – User Experience Lead, Large Hotel Group

Cyber-Duck created a user-friendly website for a construction company. Their team designed wireframes, conducted stakeholder research, integrated a CMS, and implemented a marketing strategy. Their work significantly improved online visibility and traffic.

"Cyber-Duck's team has strong user-centric expertise." – Digital Lead, Construction Company 

Momentum worked with a large CX product company to develop UX designs and strategies that increased user engagement. They worked with their EVP of product management to understand the customer needs and delivered quick design prototypes within weeks. Momentum delivered high-quality ideas and responded with a quality product prototype.

"They were highly responsive and delivered against a tight deadline." – EVP of Product Management, CX Company

VMAL developed the artwork for a series of magazine advertisements for a financial services company. They created the copy and determined the general layout of each of the three deliverables. Along with meeting their deadlines, VMAL earned the client additional business through their work.

“They provided me with the publicity that I wanted. Before this, I’ve never advertised in magazines. They were flexible in the development phase, making amendments to the ads as needed.” – Director, Financial Services Company

A financial services company hired Method for an ongoing engagement to develop their web applications and mobile applications. Method used React for the front end and Java for the back end. They also do custom software development and prototyping. Method has been meeting the company's expectations throughout this ongoing engagement.

"They’ve done a great job. We work in technology, nothing is really black and white. There are always potential problems, but I can’t really remember any time that we had any issues." - VP of Product & Innovation

Reactive Graphics worked with a publishing company on web and print design. Initially, they designed a website and logo, providing site maintenance and hosting. They then conceptualized and produced book covers and layouts. The client was impressed with the durability of the website.

“Our website is nine years old and has served us well. They must have done a good job because that is extremely old in website terms.” – Publisher, Publishing Company

DotLabel worked on UX design for a blood donation charity. They redesigned online forms and improved user experience, revamping the process and making it easier for donors to sign up.

“Internally the feedback is they were nice to work with. We didn’t feel like we’d been taken advantage of in any way.” – Registry Development, Blood Donation Company

EPAM Systems developed a trading app to make money for an IT services company. They supplied two developers for the project and delivered high-quality work at a competitive price. 

“I appreciated their sense of responsibility. Nice work for a fixed price.” – CEO, IT Services Company

Fueled designed a bidding-style app for a company that deals with nightlife reservations. They built the app from scratch, taking into consideration what the company wanted, as well as giving advice. The app had a lot of functions, such as a list of venues, submission options, and tools that allowed notifications to be sent from venues.

“They’re incredibly efficient in the work that they do and know what they're doing in design, coding, and executing their ideas. They have a great understanding of what's current and get things done very quickly compared to others.” – Founder, Mobile App

Rudo Studio worked with a sustainable fashion tech startup to build a new WordPress website. Their work resulted in a 400% increase in leads. 

"Rudo Studio understands our brand guidelines and is really receptive to our feedback." – Head of Marketing, Fashion Startup

Lighthouse London helped a lobbying group create a new user interface for its website. They developed a new website with a new structure that included a content wall for non-members. The client was thankful for the hard work and time they invested with their project.

“Their team helped flesh out our ideas into actionable solutions. They also invested themselves in our project and our success, which we appreciated.” – Head of Research, Lobbying Group

Plug & Play redesigned Legal & General’s mortgage platform,  Smartr 365, and moved the MVC code into Angular. The goal was to create a more attractive interface for brokers and customers to use, preparing the platform to enter their market. 

“Plug & Play was great at collaborating and working with our team; they really took ownership of their work. Their deliveries are consistently high-standard, and their products are always well-received by our customers.” – COO, Mortgage Broker Platform.

After a website was neglected for some time, Webpop Design took over maintenance for a publishing company’s WordPress site. They updated plugins to ensures users could purchase licensed downloads. They were able to find a solution to each challenge they’ve faced, resulting in a well-functioning platform. The team is responsive and completes work quickly.

 “[E]very contact with them has been absolutely superb.” – Owner, Publishing Company

The Design Laboratory provided packaging design and branding for a spirits company. The team delivered a range of branded promotional materials. Internal stakeholders were impressed with the team's vision, creativity, and talent.

"I always had a chance to choose the way we went, and they offered alternatives and we followed one of those — and then more alternatives. It’s been a long time and I am more than happy." — CEO, Spirits Company

Visions Design Lymm provided web development services to a nonprofit organization. The team added the requested features and functionalities along the way, exceeding customer expectations.

"Since this is a local website that has had no publicity or advertising, I've been surprised to find out that documents are currently accessed at the rate of 55 per day." — Founder, Nonprofit Organization

A large, influential cloud services company hired Beyond for its content marketing and digital strategy expertise. The main project was a content hub that featured industry news and best practices for chief information officers (CIOs). They also designed a client-oriented newsletter for the company, which features vital industry and company information in a marketable format for users. The client praised Beyond's flexibility, noting that their projects included a number of pivots and last-minute changes that Beyond accounted for seamlessly.

"Their enthusiasm for our projects is unparalleled, and it’s great to have a partner that’s optimistic about what you can create together." – Content Marketing Lead, Large Tech Company

KOTA - Creative Digital Agency built an e-commerce site for a fashion retailer. The website was to be built from scratch, following the ideas and suggestions of the retailer. The entire project ran smoothly without any real problems, and the retailer was satisfied with KOTA - Creative Digital Agency's work.

"A lot of companies are not transparent about deadlines and promise unrealistic timelines. With Kota, they're honest and always looking to do what's best for the client." - Owner, Fashion Retailer

Novoda configured a desktop application and built an Android prototype for a system-optimization software company. Their team coded the main functionalities and inserted an in-app purchasing feature. The app gained over 50 million downloads and a 4.4-star rating on the Google Play Store.

"Last December, monthly revenue for CCleaner was about $100,000. I attributed these metrics to the freemium model and Novoda’s collaborative efforts." – Head of Product, System Optimization Company

Browser London provides ongoing development work and UX design with a creative agency. Their work involves JavaScript coding, UI/UX design, and additional aspects of technical development.

"They’re a knowledgeable team. Using their modern, forward-thinking outlook, they delivered a beautiful product. They’re experienced and dedicated, allowing them to ensure that the project is spot-on." Strategy Director, Creative Agency

Vaimo built a complex e-commerce site using Magento for a boutique shoe retailer. This project included services in visual design and customization in addition to front-end development. Vaimo is still used by the retailer for maintenance and support. The retailer's business has increased around 70% since Vaimo launched their website.

“Vaimo really put a lot of thought and energy into creating something custom that works and excites the end users.” – Vice President of Business Development, Boutique Retailer

Bird Marketing Limited worked with a fashion brand to build a new website. Brand Marketing Limited transitioned the site from WooCommerce to Magento. The project is ongoing, as Bird Marketing Limited handles the client's social media, Google Analytics and SEO.

"Everything they [Bird Marketing Limited] do is impressive. Phil [Managing Direction, Bird Marketing] continuously suggests improvements to everything." - Director, Fashion Brand

Thoughtbot’s team helped the client develop a custom software solution aimed at enhancing consumer advocacy. With deliverables mostly on the back-end, the client valued the estimable coding skills, rapid completion time, and commitment to quality.

“They provide a consistent level of service that I haven’t seen from agencies or even our in-house team. Their engineering standards, development standards, and the way that they have that consistently through their team is very impressive.” – Head of Product, Consumer Interest Nonprofit

Pendulum Creative builds, hosts, and manages WordPress websites for a communications agency. They delivered a great product and go above and beyond for the client.

"They’re good at delivering and often go above and beyond for us and our clients." – Director, Communications Agency

BULB Solutions created a website and mobile app for a utility software company. They created an MVP for the clients that would be used to monitor buried sections of pipe or wiring. They did the logo design, UI, wireframing, and implementation of the public-facing website for the clients. The client was very happy with the MVP and said the team was very responsive to feedback.

“We couldn’t have succeeded without their expertise. We’re now engaged with several large utility businesses.” – Owner, Utilities Software Company
 

Pixelspony provided illustrations to support a web design project. The client was grateful for the effective nature of that Pixelspony's work.   

“The workflow was very simple and effective. All our communication was through Quip. Their team composition was ideal for us.” – Web Developer, Web Design Agency

A gelato manufacturer hired Fishfinger Creative Agency to design a new logo and packaging. They revamped their original designs, giving them a vintage feel. The team delivered design work that met client expectations.

"They got the color combinations and designs on the packaging really well." – Founder, Gelato Manufacturer

A cosmetics company was releasing a refresh of an old brand and wanted to create a corresponding in-store experience. The Yard Creative researched and provided the client with ideas for the campaign and its implementation.

"They’re thorough and strategic. When we make requests, they ask us questions about why we think that request will deliver for us. They force us to think about what will get us the results we want—based on the consumer research and sales data, rather than on existing strategies that we may have followed for 10 years but that don’t meet our needs." — Senior Merchandising Manager, Cosmetics Company

Creative Navy worked with a machine intelligence startup to create the interaction between people and the AI component of a car. The project was a challenge because the AI component had to function as a personal assistant. Creative Navy's product impressed both the startup and its customers.

"[I liked Creative Navy's] attitude. They are right on the spot. They also have a kind of intuition; they know what a customer needs, and they seem to provide it." - CTO, IT/Tech Startup

A patron account services company hired VirtusaPolaris to build an answering service. VirtusaPolaris developed a fully automated answering machine that the client still uses to this day. The client was impressed with VirtusaPolaris's reliability and the success of the answering machine system.

"This is a dependable telephone system, and it's reliability is excellent. We haven’t encountered any downtime." – IT Manager, Patron Account Services Company