Professional App Design UI/UX Services | User-Centered Mobile Experiences
We design frictionless, brand‑true interfaces that increase retention and conversion while meeting WCAG 2.1 AA.
We deliver comprehensive design solutions grounded in design thinking and powered by design research. Our team blends user experience and user research with design strategy and business strategy to turn ideas into measurable outcomes. Working closely with product management, we connect insights to roadmaps, and roadmaps to growth. If you’re ready to modernise your app, reduce friction, and scale confidently, we’ll align design decisions to the metrics that matter.
User interviews, analytics review, competitor mapping.
Information architecture and task flows.
Clickable Figma/XD demos with micro‑interactions.
Usability validation and dev‑ready handoff.
📚 Table of Contents
💡 Why Professional App Design Matters for Your Business
Back to App Development📈 Reduce churn and boost LTV
Clear navigation, fast feedback, and accessible visuals keep users engaged and converting. Our redesigns regularly improve session duration and retention by triple‑digit percentages.
⭐ Stand out in crowded stores
Modern, intuitive design lifts ratings, installs, and referrals. Beautiful isn’t a luxury—it’s acquisition.
🛡️ De‑risk development
We validate before you code. Prototypes and user tests remove guesswork, saving budget and timeline.
Human story: “I’ll never forget the day Marcus called—devastated. His food delivery app had 500 one‑star reviews… After our human‑centered redesign, retention jumped 340% in eight weeks and reviews flipped to ‘intuitive and beautiful.’”
🎯 Research & Strategy That Drives Results
Great products begin with disciplined research and a clear strategy. We start with persona development informed by interviews, analytics, and design research, then validate assumptions with user journey mapping that spotlights confusion, delight, and drop‑off. Card sorting shapes information architecture that reduces cognitive load and speeds time‑to‑task. Using service design, we connect onboarding, help, and retention flows into one coherent experience. We run usability testing at key milestones to confirm that tasks are understood in seconds, not minutes. Accessibility is applied from day one—contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen reader labels, and reduced‑motion alternatives are baked into components, not patched later. Insights are synthesised into a concise strategy that clarifies the most valuable opportunities for product management and aligns stakeholders around measurable outcomes. The result is a roadmap that is practical for engineering, persuasive for leadership, and grounded in real user needs—so every design choice earns its place.
🛠️ Our App Design Process: From Research to Launch
A transparent, collaborative workflow aligning business goals, user needs, and technical constraints.
Research
Stakeholder interviews, analytics reviews, competitive UX audits, and accessibility checks lay the foundation.
IA & Wireframes
Flows and information architecture that minimise cognitive load and speed up success.
Visual Design
Brand‑true UI kits, layout systems, and micro‑interactions—tested for contrast and touch targets.
Prototyping & Testing
Interactive Figma/XD prototypes with moderated and unmoderated usability sessions.
Handoff & Launch
Dev‑ready specs, tokens, and components plus QA support and A/B plans.
From concept to wireframe, we move quickly but never skip critical thinking. Sketching and ideation explore multiple directions; we converge into low‑fidelity wireframes that clarify hierarchy. Prototyping exposes hesitation points early, letting us refine copy, layout, and flows before code. We apply proven design patterns to reduce novelty friction, then elevate interface design and interaction design so actions feel natural and fast. Each cycle involves your team—product owners shape scope, engineers highlight constraints, and stakeholders review outcomes against success criteria. Short iterations make feedback safe and inexpensive, and weekly checkpoints keep momentum high. By development handoff, you hold validated wireframes, clickable prototypes, and a shared definition of “good.”
🎯 UI/UX Design Services We Offer
Branding & identity🧭 Product Strategy & Discovery
Workshops, research, opportunity mapping to prioritise high‑impact UX.
🗺️ IA & Flows
Tree testing, card sorting, and simplified paths to task success.
✏️ Wireframes & Prototypes
Low‑fi to hi‑fi interactive prototypes that validate before code.
✨ UI & Micro‑Interactions
Motion design, Lottie, and thoughtful states for clarity and joy.
🧱 Design Systems
Token‑based, scalable systems with documented components and patterns.
♿ Usability & Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA audits, screen reader and keyboard support, inclusive UX.
🎨 Visual Design Excellence
Visual design is where clarity meets character. We craft typography systems with legible scales and spacing that breathe, guiding attention without shouting. Color theory informs palettes that balance energy and trust; accents direct focus while high contrast keeps content readable. Layout design follows grid rhythm and spacing tokens for consistency across states and screens. Your brand identity is expressed with care—logo design usage, illustration, and tone are captured in style guides that travel with your product. For scale, we establish design systems that include foundations (color, type, spacing, elevation), components (buttons, inputs, lists), and patterns (forms, onboarding, error handling). The result is a UI that feels crisp, modern, and unmistakably yours—evoking the right emotion from the first screen to the last.
🧰 Design Technologies & Tools We Master
Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, After Effects, Lottie, Framer, Principle, ProtoPie, Zeplin, Maze, Hotjar, GA4, Mixpanel, Optimal Workshop, UserTesting, FigJam, Miro, and more.
🧩 Technical Implementation & Cross‑Platform Delivery
Design should be beautiful—then buildable, performant, and resilient. We design for web design and mobile design simultaneously, using responsive design to adapt typography, spacing, and components from small to large viewports. Cross‑platform design keeps parity across iOS, Android, and web while respecting platform conventions. Behind the pixels, we think like builders: app integration plans clarify dynamic content, error states, and offline behaviour. We outline API design at a high level—endpoints, payload shapes, and versioning—so developers aren’t guessing. When web services (CRUD) are involved, we specify empty states, loading, pagination, and validation to reduce rework. Performance optimization is considered from the start: image strategies, motion budgets, skeleton states, and interaction costs. The business benefit is simple—fewer surprises, faster delivery, and a product that feels fast under real‑world conditions.
🧑🦽 User‑Centered Approach & Inclusive UX
We design for people first. Structured user testing—five‑second reads, first‑click tasks, and moderated sessions—makes assumptions visible and fixable. The user interface is engineered for clarity: generous touch targets, readable type, and predictable navigation design that shortens learning curves. Microinteractions provide subtle guidance—buttons confirm actions, fields validate in place, and motion communicates cause and effect without slowing perceived speed. Accessibility is non‑negotiable; we follow WCAG 2.1 AA with semantic structure, screen reader labels, and alternatives for reduced motion. Component design is modular so improvements propagate everywhere. Feedback integration is continuous—analytics, support tickets, and user comments map directly to components and flows, turning signals into actions. The result is a product that welcomes more users and converts more often.
🖼️ App Design Portfolio & Case Studies
View all case studiesOptimised KYC, clearer progress, and document capture guidance.
Inclusive calendar and easier provider selection.
Fewer fields and stronger trust signals.
Progressive disclosure and meaningful defaults.
Streaks, reminders, and clear module status.
Edge cases handled and instant validation.
Color‑safe charts with simple language.
Better gallery, trust, and stronger CTA.
Clear plans, pro‑rated invoices, self‑serve flows.
Filters, search, and saved lists.
Dark mode, alerts tuning, and realtime cards.
Guided steps and assertive empty states.
🧭 Infographics to Clarify Value
Design Process Flow
Seven‑step journey: Design thinking → User research → Persona development → Wireframes → Prototyping → User testing → Design handoff. Iteration loops connect Prototyping and Testing; markers verify accessibility and analytics events.
Service Categories Hub
Center: “Design Solutions.” Spokes: Visual Design, User Experience, Technical Design, Brand Identity, Digital Marketing, Research & Strategy. Each lists 4–5 sub‑services with consistent icons and G2G greens.
Technology Stack
Layers: Frontend (responsive/mobile/web), Backend (API & web services, databases), Tools (design systems, components, performance). Arrows show data flow and where performance/accessibility are enforced.
User Journey Phases
Timeline: Research → Strategy → Design → Testing → Launch → Optimization. A satisfaction curve rises as issues resolve; below, labels highlight user research, IA, usability testing, and feedback integration.
🌍 Industries We Design For
💳 Fintech
Secure, compliant, conversion‑led flows.
🏥 Healthcare
GDPR‑friendly, inclusive design patterns.
🛒 E‑commerce
Frictionless checkout and retention‑boosting UX.
🎓 Education
Accessible learning and progress tracking.
🧩 SaaS
Dashboards, onboarding, growth loops.
✈️ Travel
Booking flows optimised for gestures.
🚚 Logistics
Real‑time data visualisation and alerts.
🎬 Media
Immersive content with smart personalisation.
🧪 Interactive Design Lab
Mobile‑first, touch‑friendly: try tokens, accessibility, viewport, and touch‑target tests.
Brand Tokens
Contrast Checker
Contrast: —
Targets: AA normal 4.5:1, AA large 3:1
Touch Target Tester
Recommended: 44px on iOS, 48dp on Android.
Mobile Viewport Simulator 📱
Palette
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💼 App Design Pricing & Packages
Starter
£4,500–£7,500
- Discovery workshop
- IA + wireframes
- Visual direction
- Clickable prototype
- Basic accessibility
Growth
£9,500–£18,000
- UX research
- Hi‑fi screens + motion
- Usability testing
- Design system (foundations)
- Dev handoff + QA
Enterprise
Custom
- Multi‑platform
- Advanced design system
- Analytics & A/B
- Accessibility AA
- Dedicated lead
👥 Our Design Team & Expertise
Head of UX • Adobe & Google certified
Senior Product Designer • Systems & tokens
UI/Motion • Lottie, onboarding flows
UX Researcher • NN/g methods, Maze
Accessibility Lead • WCAG 2.1 AA
Design Ops • Handoff & QA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About App Design
How much does UI/UX design cost?
Typically £4,500–£18,000, shaped by screens, platforms, research, motion, and design‑system scope.
How long does it take?
3–10 weeks. Focused redesigns: 3–5. New apps with research/system: 6–10.
What’s the difference between UI and UX?
UX = research, flows, IA, usability. UI = visuals, layout, type, motion. We deliver both.
Do you work for iOS and Android?
Yes—native HIG + Material 3 with shared tokens and OS‑specific patterns.
Do you run user testing?
Yes—five‑second, first‑click, task‑based, and moderated sessions when needed.
Do you create design systems?
Yes—tokens, components, patterns, and usage docs with accessibility notes.
Can you redesign my current app?
Absolutely—start with an audit and quick wins, then iterate deeper.
How do you ensure accessibility?
We meet WCAG 2.1 AA: contrast, touch targets, focus order, SR labels, reduced motion.
What do developers receive?
Organised Figma files, tokens, redlines/specs, assets, and QA support.
Do you offer ongoing support?
Yes—retainers for roadmap design, experiments, and system maintenance.
📰 Latest UI/UX Design Insights & Trends
Visit blogDesign accessibility: quick wins for AA compliance
Fast, high‑impact changes that improve inclusivity.
Onboarding that converts: patterns that work
Reduce time‑to‑value with clear guidance.
Motion design in mobile: delight without drag
Use animation to guide—not distract.
🚀 Ready to Transform Your App Idea into Beautiful Reality?
Let’s design a high‑performing product your users love. We’ll align goals, prototype quickly, and launch with confidence.
Ready to transform your user experience through design thinking and comprehensive user research? Let’s connect design strategy to business outcomes and ship interfaces that convert, scale, and delight.
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What to expect
- 15‑minute discovery call
- Ballpark timeline and budget
- No obligation—just clarity
Prefer email? hello@garage2global.org.uk