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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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30% UX/UI Design45% Web Design25% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyWeb design agency 1 Creative Solution was established in 2023. The company focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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35% UX/UI Design20% Web Design10% Branding +410% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Low/No Code Development5% Other DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research55% UX Strategy15% Usability TestingUX agency Backlog was established in 2023. The firm offers UX/UI Design and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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30% UX/UI Design25% Mobile App Development10% AR/VR Development +410% Low/No Code Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% LogoFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyEstablished in 2021, Omega Orion is a mobile app development firm. The company offers Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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30% UX/UI Design60% Web Design10% BrandingFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyScygmas Agency is a web design company. Founded in 2023, their team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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10% UX/UI Design40% Graphic Design25% Product Design +410% Engineering5% Architectural Design5% Interior Design5% Web DesignFocus Areas
55% User Research35% UX Strategy10% Usability TestingFULCRUMTECHTRAININGCENTRECOIMBATORE, a graphic design agency, is based in Coimbatore, India. They offer Graphic Design and Product Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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20% UX/UI Design30% Low/No Code Development30% Web Design +120% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
45% User Research40% UX Strategy15% Usability TestingFramerfry | Design + No-code Experts is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Low/No Code Development, and the agency is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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15% UX/UI Design20% Digital Strategy20% Web Design +415% AI Consulting10% Branding10% Low/No Code Development10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% User Research45% UX Strategy5% Usability TestingUnordinary Business is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Sydney, Australia.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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10% UX/UI Design40% Mobile App Development30% Blockchain +210% AR/VR Development10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% Usability Testing30% UX StrategySee all 1 projectsSkylark Infotech provides mobile app development and custom software solutions. Reviews highlight their expertise in translating rough ideas into functional mobile applications, particularly using Flutter and Node.js. Clients commend their project management, prompt communication, and innovative solutions, with notable satisfaction in delivering high-quality outcomes within budget constraints.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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20% UX/UI Design20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Custom Software Development +220% IT Managed Services20% TranslationFocus Areas
20% User Research60% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingContinuum Content Solutions is a software development company. They are located in New Delhi, India and have midsize team. They provide Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Millbank, England
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10% UX/UI Design20% AI Development20% Branding +320% E-Commerce Development20% Social Media Marketing10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% User Research40% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyWhite Cloud UK is a midsize Millbank, England-based AI development company. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chester Hill, Australia
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10% UX/UI Design10% Application Testing10% Back Office Outsourcing +710% Business Consulting10% Call Center Services10% Custom Software Development10% Customer Service Outsourcing10% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research35% UX Strategy35% Usability TestingEmploy Remote Pty. Ltd. Is a custom software development company. Their midsize team is located in Chester Hill, Australia. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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10% UX/UI Design10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +710% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research40% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyDigital Strategy company Nexo Designs is in New York, New York. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2016.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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10% UX/UI Design15% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +715% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% Web Design5% Branding5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingEstech Digital is a software development firm founded in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California and London, England, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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10% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% E-Commerce Development +810% Logo10% Marketing Strategy10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Packaging DesignFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingEstablished in 2015, Design Concepts UK is a branding agency. The midsize team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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10% UX/UI Design10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy +710% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingSee all 1 projectsAleph Innovations provides services in website audit, website development, and IT support. Their clients commend their commitment to project deadlines, strong work ethic, and exceptional customer support. Aleph Innovations consistently delivers high-quality results, enhancing brand image and meeting all client requirements, particularly within the UX/UI design space.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenwood Village, CO
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20% UX/UI Design20% Advertising20% Branding +320% Graphic Design10% Video Production10% Web DesignFocus Areas
25% User Research65% UX Strategy10% Usability Testing_defyThemAll is an Advertising company. Based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, their small team provides Advertising and Branding. The company was launched in 2015.
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10% UX/UI Design15% Digital Strategy15% Mobile App Development +515% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Development10% Graphic Design10% Other Application Development10% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyWappex Solutions is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2015. The small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Petit-de-Grat, Canada
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10% UX/UI Design50% Web Design20% Logo +210% Branding10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
25% User Research50% Usability Testing25% UX StrategySamson.Digital is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and Logo and were established in 2020. The agency is in Petit-de-Grat, Canada.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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10% UX/UI Design15% Social Media Marketing10% E-Commerce Development +1010% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Affiliate Marketing5% Architectural Design5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Product DesignFocus Areas
20% User Research50% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingJo-hukum is a social media marketing firm founded in 2018. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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20% UX/UI Design20% Pay Per Click20% Search Engine Optimization +220% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% User Research50% UX StrategyWeb design company and user experience design agency Gleam Studio is located in Bengaluru, India. They offer Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% UX/UI Design20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +320% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingTableFlow Tech Private Limited, an user experience agency, is based in Ahmedabad, India. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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10% UX/UI Design30% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +320% Web Development10% AR/VR Development10% BlockchainFocus Areas
40% User Research40% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingAstorick Technologies is a custom software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Morbi, India
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10% UX/UI Design20% Web Development15% Low/No Code Development +615% Mobile App Development10% Custom Software Development10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Web Design5% Graphic Design5% Other Application DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyCypersoft is a software development company established in 2020. The small team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% UX/UI Design15% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing +515% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyKreative Marketing Insights is a social media marketing firm in Alpharetta , Georgia. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% UX/UI Design50% Web Development30% Mobile App Development +110% Low/No Code DevelopmentFocus Areas
25% User Research50% Usability Testing25% UX StrategySmall website development firm Light Software, is based in London, England. The team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Negombo, Sri Lanka
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10% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% Graphic Design +1010% Logo10% Product Design10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% Mobile App Development5% Print Design5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% User Research50% UX StrategySee all 1 projectsExperienced in providing result driving designing and web development solutions at Hunt Digital we got all your designing and development needs covered including web & mobile solutions, domain
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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20% UX/UI Design40% Web Design20% E-Commerce Development +120% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
40% User Research40% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingSee all 1 projectsTheSoftCode LLC specializes in website development, demonstrated through their successful project with a freight logistics company. Overall feedback praises their attention to detail, creativity, and effective communication via phone and email. Clients express satisfaction with deliverables and outcomes, highlighting the company's professional project management style.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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30% UX/UI Design10% Graphic Design10% Logo +510% Mobile App Development10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingEstablished in 2016, VinUStudios, a small user experience agency, is based in Chandigarh, India. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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20% UX/UI Design20% AI Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +220% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
40% User Research40% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingHeadquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Infinity Labs is an Enterprise App Modernization company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Enterprise App Modernization and UX/UI Design.
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10% UX/UI Design45% Web Development25% E-Commerce Development +310% Web Design5% Application Testing5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% User Research25% UX Strategy25% Usability TestingAim Infosoft is a web development company launched in 2017. The company provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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20% UX/UI Design20% Mobile App Development20% Web Design +420% Web Development10% AR/VR Development5% Branding5% LogoFocus Areas
40% User Research40% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingSuper Effective, a small user experience company, is based in Toronto, Canada. The team provides UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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20% UX/UI Design40% Branding20% Mobile App Development +210% Business Consulting10% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
40% User Research40% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingMobo Design is a branding company. They offer Branding and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2013. The company is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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40% UX/UI Design40% Product Design10% Web Design +110% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% User Research60% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingLateral Nord is an user experience agency. The Turku, Finland-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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10% UX/UI Design35% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +415% Branding10% Business Consulting5% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingFocus Areas
50% User Research50% UX StrategySea Coast Ecommerce is a Digital Strategy company. The Barcelona, Spain-based agency was launched in 2020. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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10% UX/UI Design30% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +315% Cloud Consulting & SI15% Web Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% User Research50% UX StrategyFounded in 2018, Arc10 Technologies Inc is a small Toronto, Canada-based custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rímac, Peru
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30% UX/UI Design60% Web Design10% AdvertisingFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingAgencia Biru, a web design company, was founded in 2016. In Rímac, Peru, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nagpur, India
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10% UX/UI Design15% E-Commerce Development15% Social Media Marketing +515% Web Design15% Web Development10% Advertising10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per ClickFocus Areas
50% User Research30% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingDigital Prayas is a Nagpur, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Acworth, GA
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40% UX/UI Design30% Product Design20% Digital Strategy +110% Web DesignFocus Areas
20% User Research60% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingCreative Oxidation is an UX company. Their team is located in Acworth, Georgia and offers UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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10% UX/UI Design40% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design +410% Graphic Design10% Low/No Code Development5% Content Marketing5% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
50% User Research25% UX Strategy25% Usability TestingWinktrak Media Solutions is a SEO services firm established in 2019. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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30% UX/UI Design25% Web Development15% Digital Strategy +410% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development5% Content Marketing5% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% User Research40% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingEstablished in 2022, SEYVOM Ltd is a web development company. The agency offers Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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25% UX/UI Design20% Product Design15% Web Design +610% Graphic Design10% Logo5% Other Design5% Out of Home Design5% Packaging Design5% Print DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyEstablished in 2022, Unlimited Designz is an UX design company. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Product Design, and is small.
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10% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% CRM Consulting and SI +710% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% User Research50% UX StrategyHeadquartered in , Web Clique is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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20% UX/UI Design20% E-Commerce Development20% Search Engine Optimization +220% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
40% User Research30% UX Strategy30% Usability TestingQuvox Marketing is a SEO services firm. In Singapore, the agency was founded in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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25% UX/UI Design25% Ecommerce Marketing25% Search Engine Optimization +125% Web DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategySEO company AZWebNet Services SRL is located in Sibiu, Romania. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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20% UX/UI Design25% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +415% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% IT Strategy ConsultingFocus Areas
40% User Research40% UX Strategy20% Usability TestingBradshire Mountain is a small custom software development firm. Founded in 2017, the team offers Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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25% UX/UI Design25% Logo25% Web Design +215% Branding10% Product DesignFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyOneless Design is a small web design company. They specialize in Web Design and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2023.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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25% UX/UI Design30% Graphic Design25% Web Development +210% Advertising10% BrandingFocus Areas
35% User Research35% Usability Testing30% UX StrategyMaad House is a graphic design agency established in 2021. In Leeds, England, the team focuses on Graphic Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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20% UX/UI Design20% Branding15% Web Design +610% Low/No Code Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing5% Business Consulting5% Graphic Design5% Product DesignFocus Areas
40% User Research35% Usability Testing25% UX StrategyCegrix, a web design company, specializes in Web Design and Branding. The agency is located in The Woodlands, Texas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Midrand, South Africa
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10% UX/UI Design35% Web Development15% Custom Software Development +410% E-Commerce Development10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% User Research30% Usability Testing20% UX StrategyJthoka & Co is a small web development firm. They focus on Web Development and Custom Software Development and were established in 2016.
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20% UX/UI Design35% Logo20% Web Development +215% Branding10% Search Engine OptimizationFocus Areas
30% User Research35% UX Strategy35% Usability TestingBased in , Cheddar is a branding firm. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Clutch highlights agencies that uncover user needs and behaviors to inform product and experience design twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The leading user research companies for Fall 2025 include:
A user research company uncovers how real people perceive, use, and feel about a product or service. Using methods like moderated user interviews, diary studies, and usability tests, researchers gather qualitative and quantitative data. They synthesize these findings into clear recommendations that guide product roadmaps, feature prioritization, and UX/UI design decisions.
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- Recruitment and screening of participants
- In-depth user interviews and contextual inquiries
- Remote and in-person usability testing
- Surveys, card sorting, and tree testing
- Diary studies, ethnographic research, and field observations
- Persona development and journey mapping
- Competitive and heuristic analysis
- Reporting, data visualization, and executive presentations
Many agencies also partner with design or development teams to ensure insights translate into impactful solutions.
Budgets vary by project scope and geography, but Clutch data shows most engagements fall between $10,000–$50,000 USD. Hourly rates range from $75–$200 for senior researchers. Factors that influence price include:
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