Top 60 UX Strategy Companies in San Francisco

After two false starts creating an augmented reality (AR) social media app, an AR company hired EMERGE to lead the project. Emerge Interactive created a game plan for the project before designing the user experience and developing an MVP.

“You need expertise in app industry mobile tactics but also in traditional marketing requirements. The experience with Emerge has been interesting. They didn’t just develop it, bug-test it, and give it a 60-day guarantee against bugs: they actually contributed to these other categories.” – Founder, AR 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

A California-based content discovery startup hired ArcTouch to design a content discovery platform and iOS app. They provided feedback on the startup's user stories, created wireframes, and developed the platform and app. The project was completed ahead of schedule.

“We’re astonished at the quality of the work. We’re a small company, and we weren’t expecting the same level of service a Fortune 500 company might enjoy. We were amazed by their design and the effort that went into every screen.” – Senior Project Manger, Content Discovery Startup

Guidea (A Theresa Neil Design Company) did a UI/UX redesign for a map software company. The client wanted to make their platform more user-friendly. Guidea (A Theresa Neil Design Company) met with the client and conducted user interviews before redesigning the site; they redesigned about 70% of the client’s site. Since the company redesigned the site, the client has received positive user feedback.

“We got positive comments right from the initial release, which is rare. Usually, people are unhappy when you change the interface.” — Managing Partner, Map Software Company
 

Pepper Square Inc. provided custom software development services to an IT services company. They built the UI architecture, created and managed content, and developed services. The team’s efforts resulted in an impressive final product that pleased all stakeholders.

“A very distinguishing aspect was their spirit of ownership on the end result for us.” — Senior VP, IT Services Company

A Bay Area media company hired Kalamuna to redesign its website after ending its relationship with a former web designer. Kalamuna focused on migrating the site from Drupal 6 to 7 and updating its visual aesthetics and usability. The site was fairly sophisticated and involved migrating content dating back to 2006. This client praised Kalamuna's project management skills and timeliness and appreciated the visual and functional upgrades to the website.

"They care about what they're doing, and they'll speak up if they feel like there's a better approach. They have really high standards for user experience and user testing." – Technology Director, Media Company

415Agency worked on mobile app development for a home healthcare startup. They conceptualized, designed, and developed a mobile app that integrates with their health monitoring hardware device. They also designed the UI of the hardware. The client appreciated their flexibility throughout the project.

“We got exactly what we wanted from 415Agency. I don’t have anything negative to say.” – CEO, Home Healthcare Startup  

Koombea transitioned a home improvement company's e-commerce website to Shopify Plus. Using Ruby on Rails, the team created an intermediate platform to facilitate the migration between Shopify and the client's back office. Since launching the new site, the client's sales have skyrocketed.

"We have the most stable e-commerce platform. We had a huge increase of 700% in sales." — CIO, Home Improvement Company

Blink UX was put in charge of redeveloping a website for a community center. They combined over 75 websites the community center owned into one, easy to use, attractive website. They did all the research and increased the usability and functionality.

“They were very responsive. I felt like we were truly a team.They helped us understand what was needed even though it was something that was never on their plate.” – Manager, Community Center

UXReactor helped a B2B Software Company to design their customer-facing software solution by first doing user research to find pain points and then proceeding to work on the UX/UI components. When the software was rolled out, the client's customers found it easy to use, making them easy to train in using the platform.

"Their project management skills were excellent. " - Director for Design and Product Innovation, B2B Software Company 

Geekbears did UX design and front- and backend development to create a fashion rental app. They used existing wireframes to create the app for iOS. Their work helped change an idea into a tangible product, achieving the client's main goal. 

"In taking an idea from paper into existence, GeekBears has gone above and beyond. " – Creative Director, Fashion Rental App

Dayspring Technologies built an MVP for an online marketplace that matches healthcare workers to health organizations. They identified the tech stack, developed a web app and mobile app from scratch, and provided UX to support the product. The client was impressed with their project management. 

"Dayspring Technologies is different. They’re highly organized and make sure the project is on track." – CEO, Online Marketplace

WANDR worked on website design for a meal prep delivery service. They redesigned a website to create a more professional appearance and brand. The WordPress platform is easily managed to track subscription plans and other e-commerce options. The client was impressed with the results of the project and the positive feedback it received. 

“After the redesign, my traffic increased and my bounce rate decreased...I frequently receive compliments about the website’s design.” – Founder, Meal Prep Delivery Service

Studio 22 worked on branding and redesigned a website for an energy startup. They managed logo design, print design, industry marketing materials, and presentation templates as part of a rebrand. The client was impressed with their efficient project management.  

“They were able to complete the project on our extremely aggressive timeline, which speaks volumes in terms of their management of the project.” – CEO, Energy Startup 

SitePen provided web development and app design services for an early-stage software startup. Their main tasks were to design and develop a marketing website and to do a visual refresh of the firm’s app.

“They didn’t only do exactly what we requested but also gently suggested better things for the project.”

Definery developed a web and mobile app for a small business banking startup, focusing on the UX design. The agency worked from start to finish. The finished work met every expectation that the banking startup had.

"Since they are a small firm, you get very personal treatment from their managing director. It is a very personalized experience." – Head of Growth, Small Business Banking Startup

Improving site architecture, The Savage Bureau created banners and landing pages for UI/UX software company. They also provide several digital marketing services. The changes helped grow their core audience. It was a collaborative process and the team was great to work with.

“The Savage Bureau has a proven track record and they’re just very good at what they do.” – Senior Creative Director, UI/UX Software Company

Zazz created iOS and Android apps that connect to a Bluetooth-enabled barbecue. Users can switch the product on and off, as well as control its temperature, from their phone. The team delivered a bug-free product and great designs.

"Besides development, they also did the UX/UI of the app and designed our logo, as well." — Chief Product Officer, Startup

Tendo Communications developed multiple web pages for an electronics manufacturing equipment provider. They migrated and optimized content. The team is now in the final phase of the project and doing QA work.

"We had a high-performance expectation and we got a high-performance result."

GCX Solutions provided user testing as an outsourced project for a product design agency. They tested the early-stage designs of a third-party client to ensure an effective reflection of the client's brand. Their work yielded useful suggestions for improvement.

"The results of the user testing that GCX Solutions completed for us were thorough and described a number of possible improvements for the website’s UX." — Chief Creative Officer, Product Design Agency

A mobile solutions provider hired Scalio to create the components to create production environments for web, iOS, and Android that include testing, sales, and production. Scalio was also tasked to develop a robust management console that handles auditing, reporting, and account admin tasks. Scalio was able to undertake this project in less than six months, enabling the provider to significantly grow its business. 

"Within the first 8 months post-launch we were able to convert, onboard, and train 700+ local businesses and over 2,000 local consumers." - COO, Mobile Solutions Provider

designial designed and developed a platform for a consulting company. They built it on the web, iOS, and Android. The team delivered high-quality work at a reasonable price.

“Timely communication was maintained from start to finish.” – Partner, Consultancy

An agritech company hired Pace Wisdom Solutions to develop a mobile app that will serve as a farming information portal and an online marketplace. During the process of development, Pace Wisdom Solutions built the wireframe for Android app and presented concepts like package of practice, crop calendar, news & videos, and m-commerce as app features for the front end and backend work. After six months, Pace Wisdom Solutions delivered a working product and, after many changes, the company went live with the app. Pace Wisdom Solutions continues to provide maintenance for the app and website.

"They actually come with options to choose in place of constraints with which we typically get overwhelmed." - Product Manager, Agritech Company

Imua worked with a commercial interior design firm to develop a web-based software application. Their work helped improve the client's efficiency and made it easier for the employees to track projects. 

"The team is very skilled." – CEO, Interior Design Company

Denovers provided UX/UI design solutions for a job matching platform. The platform could not afford an in-house team early on and hired Denovers for UX/UI services. The platform’s MVP was widely accepted by clients.

“The communication is very smooth.” - Co-founder & CEO, Job Matching Platform

A merchant acquiring service company hired Infuse to adapt their existing software to their Clover POS hardware. Infuse worked closely with the company in the integration, the creation of a strong UX design, and meeting their fulfillment, logistics, and other operational needs. After the completion of this project, Infuse was tapped to provide support for their Android mobile application and integrate a Bluetooth dongle that gives the connected device the ability to allow credit card payments.

"They’re smart and scrappy. We didn’t have to provide a lot of direction or requirements to get our desired outcome." - SVP of Technology, Merchant Acquiring Service Company

Ribbonfalls developed an analytics tool MVP for a financial analytics provider. The team handled all technical parts of the project, from design and feature iteration to development and testing. In the end, their ability to adapt to the client's changing vision and use of simple communication tools made for a successful engagement.

"We used Slack, Trello, Telegram, and Google Docs to communicate with the team and track progress." – Co-Founder & CEO, Financial Analytics Provider

Webtrack Technologies has developed and iterated multiple e-commerce websites for a men's clothing store. They also create and post content on Facebook and Instagram. Their redesign made the website relevant.

"They've done a redesign to make the flow even better and to remain relevant." –Owner, Men's Clothing Store

Devsinc augments an IT firm's software development team. They're focused on using Ruby on Rails as their primary tech stack in the client's projects. They currently provide around 20 developers.

"They have strong technical skills when it comes to Ruby on Rails."

6irdView managed full-stack development of a web and iOS app that enables users to locate and access gyms. Using Swift and CocoaPods, the team built the map-based platforms.

"They knocked the design out of the park."