UX Design Agencies

Independent · Evidence-based

Find a UX design agency you can actually trust.

An independent directory of UX studios — who each one suits, what engagements really look like, and where they fall short. Scored on a transparent 100-point Prism Score.

Client rating 15 pts
Client reviews 10 pts
UX focus 20 pts
Portfolio 20 pts
Years in business 10 pts
Recognition & clients 25 pts
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Ranked lists
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Buyer guides
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Prism Score
10 ranked lists

Ranked for every kind of project

Rankings by use case — dashboards, fintech, AI SaaS, audits — not one generic leaderboard.

The Prism Score

From evidence to score in three steps

Transparent by design — the same three steps and six weighted factors for every agency, with the trade-offs kept in plain sight.

  1. 01

    Gather public evidence

    Positioning, service pages, case studies, third-party profiles, and submitted corrections.

  2. 02

    Score six weighted factors

    Client rating, client reviews, UX specialization, portfolio depth, years in business, and recognition & client caliber.

  3. 03

    Publish fit & limitations

    A total out of 100, the buyers each studio suits, and where it falls short — all on one page.

Agency directory

Every agency, ranked by Prism Score

All 20 agencies, scored the same way and ranked by fit — filter by specialty or reorder to compare.

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01

MetaLab

A digital product design agency known for designing polished consumer and B2B software with a strong emphasis on usability and visual quality.

82.7/100
Strong fit
Best for
Technology companies building premium digital products and customer-facing platforms.
Engagement
Project-based product design
Watch for
Typically works with larger budgets than boutique UX consultancies.
02

Eleken

A UI/UX design agency helping SaaS companies improve usability, simplify complex workflows, create design systems, and continuously evolve digital products with embedded design support.

80.7/100
Strong fit
Best for
SaaS SMEs, SaaS startups and scale-ups that need ongoing UX support, direct collaboration with designers, or deep expertise in complex B2B software, dashboards, geospatial products, and no-code/low-code platforms.
Engagement
Dedicated designer subscription, monthly flat rate
Watch for
Focused on SaaS product UX rather than brand identity, marketing websites, or end-to-end development.
03

Blink UX

An established UX consultancy specializing in user research, usability testing, and digital product design for enterprise software, healthcare, and consumer technology.

79.8/100
Credible fit
Best for
Organizations validating product decisions through extensive user research.
Engagement
UX research and project-based consulting
Watch for
Not designed for companies seeking long-term embedded product design teams.
04

Valtech

An enterprise innovation company focused on improving customer experiences through user research, interaction design, AI, and digital product strategy.

79.4/100
Credible fit
Best for
Large organizations redesigning enterprise applications and digital services.
Engagement
UX consulting and digital transformation
Watch for
Primarily serves enterprise organizations with larger project scopes.
05

Think Company

A UX consultancy helping enterprise organizations improve digital products through user research, product strategy, and human-centered design, including UI/UX design, development, and product management.

78.7/100
Credible fit
Best for
Enterprise teams modernizing complex internal tools and customer-facing products.
Engagement
Project-based UX consulting
Watch for
Focused on consulting engagements rather than subscription-based design support.
06

Akendi

A UX, CX, and service design consultancy helping organizations align customer research, product strategy, and experience design.

77.4/100
Credible fit
Best for
Organizations improving end-to-end customer experiences across multiple touchpoints.
Engagement
Research, UX strategy, and service design
Watch for
Broader customer experience work than pure product UX design.
07

Konrad Group

A digital product consultancy combining UX design, engineering, and product strategy to help organizations build scalable web, mobile, and enterprise applications.

77/100
Credible fit
Best for
Companies looking for a long-term digital product partner with both smart design and engineering expertise.
Engagement
Cross-functional product teams
Watch for
Better suited to organizations needing end-to-end product delivery than standalone UX research.
08

Fireart Studio

A digital product design agency helping startups and enterprises create intuitive web and mobile products through UX research, UI design, and product strategy.

75.7/100
Credible fit
Best for
Startups and growing companies looking for high-quality UX/UI design across web design, mobile, and SaaS products.
Engagement
Project-based UX/UI design and product development
Watch for
Offers a broad range of creative services beyond UX, including branding, illustration, animation, and software development, making it less specialized than pure UX consultancies.
09

Ustwo

A digital product studio creating user-centered mobile apps, digital services, and enterprise products through UX research, digital strategy, and interaction design.

75.5/100
Credible fit
Best for
Organizations building customer-facing digital products, mobile experiences, consumer tech, and innovative digital services.
Engagement
Product strategy, UX/UI design, and digital product consulting
Watch for
Works across consumer and enterprise products rather than specializing in complex B2B software or long-term embedded design teams.
10

Bold Insight

A UX consultancy specializing in healthcare, medical devices, enterprise platforms, and regulated digital products requiring deep user research.

74.5/100
Credible fit
Best for
Healthcare organizations and enterprise clients building complex systems and digital design products.
Engagement
UX research and product strategy consulting
Watch for
Healthcare and regulated industries are a larger focus than startup products.
11

Designit

A global design and innovation studio helping organizations create user-centered digital products, services, and customer experiences at enterprise scale.

71.1/100
Credible fit
Best for
Enterprise organizations undergoing digital transformation and service redesign.
Engagement
UX consulting, service design, and cross-functional product teams
Watch for
Better suited to large organizations than early-stage startups or small product teams.
12

Adam Fard Studio

A UX/UI design agency specializing in B2B SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software, helping companies improve complex digital products through research-driven product design.

69/100
Niche fit
Best for
Scale-ups and enterprise software companies redesigning complex products or improving user experience in B2B applications.
Engagement
Project-based UX/UI design and product consulting
Watch for
Focused exclusively on digital product design and UX process rather than global branding, marketing websites, or software development.
13

AnswerLab

A UX research consultancy helping companies make evidence-based product decisions through usability testing, customer research, and accessibility evaluations.

67/100
Niche fit
Best for
Product teams that prioritize research before investing in design and development.
Engagement
Research engagements and UX consulting
Watch for
Focused on research rather than full-service product design and implementation.
14

Foolproof

A human-centered design consultancy helping organizations improve customer experiences through UX research, service design, and product innovation.

67/100
Niche fit
Best for
Enterprises investing in customer experience and service design.
Engagement
Research, UX strategy, and service design
Watch for
Service design projects are a stronger focus than user interface implementation.
15

Momentum

A digital marketing agency that combines website design, development, and performance marketing to help businesses increase online visibility, generate qualified leads, and drive sustainable growth.

62.7/100
Niche fit
Best for
Businesses and marketing teams needing branding agencies and a better online presence.
Engagement
Consulting and digital transformation
Watch for
Primarily serves small business owners.
16

IDEO

A global design and innovation consultancy that pioneered human-centered design, helping organizations create digital products, services, and customer experiences through research-driven innovation.

60/100
Niche fit
Best for
Enterprises driving digital transformation, organizations solving complex customer experience challenges, or teams seeking innovation strategy alongside UX design.
Engagement
Innovation consulting, UX research, service design, and product strategy
Watch for
Best suited to large organizations and innovation initiatives rather than ongoing product design execution or embedded design support.
17

Simple Thread

A software design and development company helping organizations improve complex business software through user-centered design and modern engineering practices.

58/100
Needs careful review
Best for
Companies modernizing internal tools and enterprise software.
Engagement
Product design and software development
Watch for
Engineering-led projects are a larger focus than standalone UX engagements.
18

Beyond

A digital experience consultancy helping companies create customer-centered products by combining UX strategy, service design, and technology consulting.

43/100
Needs careful review
Best for
Organizations designing digital products and consumer apps across multiple customer touchpoints.
Engagement
Product strategy and UX consulting
Watch for
Broader digital transformation focus than product UX alone.
19

Fresh Tilled Soil

A product strategy and UX consultancy partnering with technology companies to validate ideas, improve user experiences, and launch digital products.

31/100
Needs careful review
Best for
Companies defining new products or redesigning core user experiences.
Engagement
Product strategy and UX consulting
Watch for
More strategy-focused than high-volume UI production.
20

Tangible

A strategic digital agency helping organizations create more intuitive digital products through user research, interaction design, and evidence-based design decisions.

30/100
Needs careful review
Best for
Organizations improving complex enterprise software and digital services.
Engagement
Research-led UX consulting
Watch for
Research and strategy are a stronger focus than ongoing UI production.

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