At UKAD, we believe that exceptional design and a user-centered approach are central to a successful digital product. Our UX/UI services encompass the entire process - from research and conceptualization to interface design and prototyping. Whether building from scratch or redesigning existing solutions, we ensure your digital product reaches its full potential
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Dedicated UX consultant
When you choose UKAD, you gain a dedicated UX consultant who becomes an integral part of your team. Our experts bring a deep understanding of user needs and design principles, guiding your project from start to finish. They provide tailored insights and hands-on support, ensuring that every design decision aligns with your brand strategy and user expectations. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, our dedicated UX consultants help you develop digital products that surpass user expectations.
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User research and analysis
Our UX/UI designers prioritize the often-overlooked research stage, recognizing its critical role in the design process. We select the most suitable research methods based on your product's needs — quantitative or qualitative. This stage may involve interviews, surveys, competitor analysis, or data analysis to thoroughly understand your target audience's needs, preferences, and pain points. The insights gathered form the foundation for making user-centered decisions throughout development, ultimately enhancing the usability and effectiveness of the final product.
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Wireframing and interactive prototyping
Our designers create detailed wireframes and interactive prototypes that bring your future user journey to life before design implementation begins. These low- and high-level prototypes allow you to visualize user flows, helping to identify and address potential issues early in the design process.
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Web and mobile app UX/UI design
Every pixel is placed with purpose! We specialize in designing user-friendly, visually appealing interfaces for both web and mobile applications. Collaborating closely with front-end developers, we ensure consistent performance across all devices. Our UI/UX designers excel at creating designs for iOS and Android apps, adhering to each platform's specific guidelines to deliver seamless user experiences.
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Design system development
We develop end-to-end design systems that establish a consistent visual language, streamlining the entire design process. By creating a unified framework, we ensure your brand’s visual identity is consistent across all platforms and products — from colors, typography, and grids to tone of voice. This approach enhances brand recognition and simplifies the maintenance and scaling of digital solutions as your business grows.
We prioritize the highest accessibility standards in our website and app designs, ensuring your digital products are inclusive and usable for everyone. This approach broadens your audience by making your products more accessible to individuals with special needs. Additionally, we offer comprehensive accessibility audits and provide technical implementation to optimize your existing digital solutions.
Tire Retail: Daek Drop In’s digital journey with UKAD
Daek Drop In, a Danish car tire startup, partnered with UKAD for a seamless ecommerce solution. Leveraging our expertise in UX/UI design and comprehensive third-party integrations, we delivered a user-friendly, scalable platform.
Our top-tier UX designers from Ukraine and Poland bring over 20 years of market experience and innovation to every project. With a track record of successful projects across industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, logistics, and more, our specialists are highly skilled and exceptionally versatile. This depth of experience ensures that we deliver outstanding designs tailored to meet the unique needs of each sector
User-centric approach
At UKAD, we prioritize a user-centric approach in our design process. Our goal is to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces that enable users to effortlessly accomplish their tasks and enjoy a positive experience. This commitment to understanding and meeting user needs is fundamental to the success of your digital products
Flexible engagement
Flexibility is our superpower! We stay in productive partnerships for years through swift adaptation to the Client’s needs. With the possibility of ad-hoc hiring, you can arrange a UX consultant exactly when it's crucial for your processes, and optimize the costs of the project. With UKAD, your business stays agile and efficient!
We optimize each stage of the design process, along with the methods and tools we use, to ensure efficiency, foster innovation, and maintain alignment with the latest trends
User research and analysis
Comprehensive methods to understand users' needs, behaviors, and motivations
User personas
User interview
Customer Journey Map (CJM)
Heuristic evaluation
Competitive analysis
A/B testing
Empathy map
Card sorting
Information Architecture (IA)
Interaction design
Designing intuitive and engaging user interfaces for seamless interactions
Wireframing
Prototyping
User flows
Microinteractions
Visual design
Crafting visually appealing and accessible interfaces that resonate with users
Typography
Color palette
Iconography
Responsive design
Branding integration
Design tools
Industry-leading tools to create stunning visual designs
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
After Effects
Usability testing and validation
Ensuring the usability and functionality of designs through rigorous testing
Usability testing
Accessibility audits
Design systems and guidelines
Maintaining consistency and scalability across projects with structured design systems
Design tokens
Component libraries
Pattern libraries
Style guides
Documentation
Icons system
Prototyping tools
Tools for creating interactive prototypes that simulate the user experience
Axure
Principle
Webflow
Adobe After Effects
Marvel
User-Centered Design Services
We collaborate closely with your team to create seamless, purpose-driven digital experiences
Our UX process
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Project kickoff
We start with understanding the context and stage of your project. It's always helpful to know business goals, key milestones and requirements for design
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Research and discovery
We dive into your business domain, analyze competitors, study user personas and user behavior in your application to create a solid foundation for design
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UX design
Depending on the project scope and requirements, we craft detailed Information Architecture, User Stories and Job Stories, Customer Journey Maps, User Flows, ensuring every element is tailored to the user’s needs
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Design validation
In order to evaluate the UX of your application, we build wireframes and clickable prototypes that align with your project requirements. As soon as we agree on the principal UX, we proceed to refining of the UI
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Visual design
Gradually design gets closer to the real product look while we define visual language and elements of your application — tone of voice, layouts and visual rhythms, styles, colors, fonts, and imagery
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Development handoff
To ensure efficiency of implementation process, in constant collaboration with developers team we meticulously check both visual and technical aspects in parallel
Tailored services
Add experienced designers from UKAD to your team to gain specialized expertise and develop more user-centered and user-friendly products. We provide highly skilled specialists, who quickly adapt and seamlessly integrate into your existing workflows.
Only three steps are taken to initiate a staff augmentation project:
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Join exploration call
Tell us about your development team and discuss the required expertise, your goals, and targets to let us find the best experts for you
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Design the team structure
Select the most suitable engineers from UKAD's talent pool, conduct technical interviews, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements
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Kickstart the Delivery!
Set tasks and evaluate results, when we are helping with onboarding, establishing communication inside the team, tracking progress, and continuously monitoring delivery
We provide the opportunity to develop unique web and mobile applications focused on user engagement and driving business outcomes. With flexible engagement terms for short- and long-term projects, we ensure the success of your initiatives by involving expert designers.
Step 1
Join a discovery call
Tell us more about your business on a discovery call. We’ll discuss your vision, timescale, and required expertise
Step 2
Set up the team you need!
Select the most suitable developers from UKAD's talent pool, conduct technical interviews, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements
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Get started!
We help you onboard and integrate your business processes when setting the first tasks for your dedicated team
Your brand extends beyond just a logo—it represents the essence of your business and acts as a powerful engagement tool with your audience. We handle everything from establishing your brand's visual language to designing logos, color schemes, typography, and other key elements. We aim to ensure that every facet of your brand resonates deeply with your target audience.
Step 1
Join a discovery call
Tell us more about your business on a discovery call. We’ll discuss team structure, success criteria, timescale, and required expertise
Step 2
Create the roadmap
Build a team from UKAD's talent pool, meet your dedicated Project Manager, validate culture fit, and finalize the agreements
Step 3
Start the journey!
We build and onboard your development team. Get ready for the first demo meeting!
Success in digital products hinges on balancing visual engagement with functional ease. Prioritize intuitive, efficient interactions that minimize the time users spend achieving their goals. Start with a thorough business analysis and UX research to establish a foundation for a seamless and effective user experience
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Consistency is key
Consistent design transcends functionality, affecting how users perceive and interact with your brand across various platforms. A unified approach to color palettes, typography, and tone of voice enhances brand recognition and builds user trust
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Continuous feedback
Regularly collecting user feedback during development helps identify and resolve issues early, enhancing the overall user experience and avoiding costly revisions. This practice optimizes resource use and refines the product in alignment with user needs
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User-centered accessibility
Accessibility should be a primary consideration, ensuring that all users, regardless of their abilities, can easily interact with your product. Integrating accessibility from the start promotes inclusivity and extends your reach
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Scalability and flexibility
As digital landscapes evolve, so must your products. Design consistency, from UI kits to functional elements, ensures your product adapts and grows without compromising on user experience
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Data-driven decisions
Utilize data analytics to guide your design decisions with quantitative insights. Analyzing user behavior and performance metrics helps pinpoint issues and opportunities for improvement, ensuring your product continuously fulfills its objectives
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Clear Information Architecture (IA)
Effective Information Architecture organizes content to allow for effortless navigation, reducing user frustration and enhancing discoverability. A well-planned IA improves usability and contributes to a coherent and logical user experience
Researched. Designed. Loved. UX journeys that speak for themselves
If you're thinking about working with UKAD, check out these stories from real people to see how our developers and designers put together products that increase user conversion and help our clients stay highly competitive in the industry!
"The ecommerce platforms have expanded significantly in a short period, resulting in success for the company. A steady partner in this multiyear engagement, UKAD has provided consistent dedication and enthusiasm to the project."
"The product has been a resounding success. UKAD’s openness complemented their collaborative and professional management style. Their dedication and responsiveness to the project were also noteworthy. Expect a team that provides quality work and is willing to take on any challenge."
"UKAD’s efforts have increased user engagement and improved conversion rates. The team demonstrates strong organizational skills and adheres to the project timeline meticulously. They have a clear understanding of the client's business needs, ensuring that goals are aligned."
"The team at UKAD has widespread in-house expertise. Their ability to scale and adapt to changing projects makes them stand out. They will work weekends to ensure deadlines are met, and consistently go the extra mile."
"Satisfaction guaranteed - is definitely something that is fulfilled by the team we've worked with at UKAD. They are committed and eager to deliver a product that one can be proud of by close communication and tight debriefs - regardless of the distance."
"No doubt, UKAD has a team of strong developers capable of performing very well. UKAD’s app is flawless, stable, and easy to use on any device. The team was able to create a unique trading experience and a new way to interact with music. The process was seamless between companies and the cooperation was executed smoothly."
Olga Stern
Development Manager
"Through the years, UKAD has remained a reliable and competent software partner. Their work is technically sound, their project management is efficient, and their communication is fluid and thorough. The team excels at finding effective, customized solutions."
UKAD at the Finnish-Ukrainian Tech Day: A recap of the conference in Espoo
• By Sofiia Nakonechna
On May 30th, our team from UKAD had the pleasure of attending the Finnish-Ukrainian Tech Day in Espoo, Finland. The event brought together leaders and innovators from the tech industries of Finland and Ukraine. The aim was to foster collaboration and share insights on AI, software development, and growing businesses. Advicera OY organized the conference in partnership with the City of Espoo. It was an excellent chance to expand our network, gain new perspectives, and find new paths for innovation.
React Native Development: iOS and Android Differences
• By Daria Rolina
Android and iOS development: 4 differences
The only official Windows IDE to work with Android apps is Android Studio. There are some unofficial iOS simulators for Windows to test iOS apps, but their reliability isn’t guaranteed by Apple.
What is staff augmentation — a comprehensive overview
• By Sofiia Nakonechna
Staff augmentation is a methodology that allows you to expand your team quickly by hiring temporary employees to optimize business processes.
Usability and design services FAQ
UX staff augmentation involves integrating experienced UX professionals into your team on a temporary or project-based basis to enhance your design capabilities and support your project goals. These experts seamlessly support your projects by providing specialized skills in user research, prototyping, and interaction design.
UX staff augmentation brings specialized expertise directly to your team, enhancing your project's capabilities without the long-term overhead of hiring new full-time employees. It allows for flexible scaling of your UX resources to match project demands, ensuring that you have the right skills at the right time. This approach reduces time to market, optimizes your budget by matching expenditure to project phases, and ensures that your product is designed with the best user experience practices, ultimately leading to a more successful product launch.
Our UX designers collaborate closely with your development team to ensure that user needs are seamlessly integrated with technical requirements. Starting with in-depth user research, we create realistic mockups and wireframes that transform user insights into actionable design elements. This collaborative effort ensures that our designs are visually appealing and technically achievable. By establishing clear information architecture and developing interactive prototypes, our UX designers assist developers in crafting intuitive, user-focused interfaces.
UKAD upholds the quality of its UX professionals by employing a thorough selection process that involves technical assessments, portfolio evaluations, and comprehensive interviews. We prioritize continual learning and professional development to keep our experts up-to-date with industry trends. Continuous support and quality assurance throughout the process ensure that our designers consistently deliver exceptional, user-centric solutions.
At UKAD, we prioritize the privacy and security of your project's confidential information. Our UX experts are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and adhere to strong data protection practices. We implement industry-leading security measures, including secure communication channels and regular reviews, to protect your data throughout your project.
Scaling is flexible. You can adjust the size of the augmented team as your project evolves, and we’ll work with you to accommodate changes in scope and requirements.
UKAD offers UX staffing services tailored to various industries, such as e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and retail. Our team of experts has extensive experience across numerous sectors, allowing us to customize our approach to address each industry's specific needs and challenges while developing user-friendly apps and websites.