UI/UX Excellence

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.

🔎 Research

User interviews, analytics review, competitor mapping.

🧩 Wireframes

Information architecture and task flows.

🧪 Prototypes

Clickable Figma/XD demos with micro‑interactions.

🚀 Testing & Launch

Usability validation and dev‑ready handoff.

💡 Why Professional App Design Matters for Your Business

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📈 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.

1

Research

Stakeholder interviews, analytics reviews, competitive UX audits, and accessibility checks lay the foundation.

2

IA & Wireframes

Flows and information architecture that minimise cognitive load and speed up success.

3

Visual Design

Brand‑true UI kits, layout systems, and micro‑interactions—tested for contrast and touch targets.

4

Prototyping & Testing

Interactive Figma/XD prototypes with moderated and unmoderated usability sessions.

5

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

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Fintech wallet onboardingCategory: Fintech • Impact: +62% activation

Optimised KYC, clearer progress, and document capture guidance.

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Telemedicine appointment bookingCategory: Healthcare • Impact: 92% task success

Inclusive calendar and easier provider selection.

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E‑commerce checkout simplificationCategory: E‑commerce • Impact: +27% conversion

Fewer fields and stronger trust signals.

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SaaS analytics dashboardCategory: SaaS • Impact: +38% feature adoption

Progressive disclosure and meaningful defaults.

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EdTech progress trackingCategory: Education • Impact: +41% retention

Streaks, reminders, and clear module status.

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Fintech KYC flowCategory: Fintech • Impact: -41% drop‑off

Edge cases handled and instant validation.

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Clinic lab results UXCategory: Healthcare • Impact: +55% engagement

Color‑safe charts with simple language.

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Product detail refreshCategory: E‑commerce • Impact: +19% ATC

Better gallery, trust, and stronger CTA.

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Billing & subscriptions UICategory: SaaS • Impact: -36% tickets

Clear plans, pro‑rated invoices, self‑serve flows.

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Learning library navigationCategory: Education • Impact: +23% starts

Filters, search, and saved lists.

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Portfolio tracker mobileCategory: Fintech • Impact: +17% daily sessions

Dark mode, alerts tuning, and realtime cards.

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Collaboration onboardingCategory: SaaS • Impact: +29% activation

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.

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💼 App Design Pricing & Packages

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£4,500–£7,500

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  • IA + wireframes
  • Visual direction
  • Clickable prototype
  • Basic accessibility
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  • Multi‑platform
  • Advanced design system
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  • Accessibility AA
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👥 Our Design Team & Expertise

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Sarah Patel

Head of UX • Adobe & Google certified

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Miguel Santos

Senior Product Designer • Systems & tokens

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Emma Reed

UI/Motion • Lottie, onboarding flows

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Daniel Chen

UX Researcher • NN/g methods, Maze

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Aisha Khan

Accessibility Lead • WCAG 2.1 AA

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Oliver Grant

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

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Design 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