Design that worksbefore it looks good.

Design that earns its keep — software people adopt on day one without a training manual, that drops support load, and that ships 2× faster through engineering because the handoff is clean. Every decision is grounded in how users actually behave, not how we wish they would.

Terms

100%
of designs user-tested before production code begins
2×
faster engineering sprints with a clean design-system handoff
0
training manuals needed — adoption on day one is the bar
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support load post-launch — fewer "how do I" tickets
Code on two monitors in a dark room

What you get

What you get.

  1. UX Research

    Deep dives into how people actually use your product — moving beyond assumptions. Customer interviews, behavioral data analysis, and journey mapping that reveals where users struggle and why.

  2. Wireframes & Information Architecture

    We map content, flows, and user pathways before any visual decisions are made — giving your team a shared understanding of how the product works before it exists.

  3. High-Fidelity Prototyping

    A tangible prototype that looks and behaves like the real product. We test it with users, gather structured feedback, and validate assumptions before production code is written.

  4. UI Design & Design System

    Every screen, state, and component documented in a reusable design system — so handoff to engineering is clean, consistent, and future-proofed for the features you haven't built yet.

  5. User Testing & Validation

    We run test sessions with real users, not internal guesses. Each round surfaces design issues early — before they become expensive engineering rework.

  6. Feedback & Iteration Cycles

    Multiple rounds of structured feedback from stakeholders and users, documented and actioned. No surprises at launch. No development time wasted on designs that fail in production.

How we approach it

How we approach it.

  1. Research what users actually need

    We interview your users and map their real behaviors — not your assumptions about them. The insights drive every subsequent design decision.

  2. Structure before surface

    Wireframes and information architecture come first. We define the content hierarchy, flow logic, and interaction patterns before applying any visual design.

  3. Prototype and test before building

    A high-fidelity prototype validates the design with real users. We identify friction, confusion, and delight — then refine before engineering begins.

  4. Deliver a handoff that engineers respect

    A documented design system, annotated screens, and a component inventory that makes the engineering sprint clean and predictable.

Methodology

Built on the Minimum Scalable Product methodology.

Scalable architecture from day one. No throwaway prototypes. No rebuilds in 12 months. The reason 70+ shipped products have zero failed launches.

Related work

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How much does UX/UI design cost?

UX/UI design starts at ₱120,000, with a typical engagement between ₱120,000 – ₱350,000. The range depends on how many user groups we research, how many flows and screens the product has, and how many rounds of testing it needs. Every engagement includes user research and journey mapping, wireframes and a clickable prototype, high-fidelity interface design, and a component library handed over to engineering. You get a fixed quote before work starts.

How long does a UX/UI design project take?

A design engagement takes 3 – 6 weeks, from the first user interviews to the design-system handover. Redesigning a few key flows in an existing product sits toward the short end. A new product with several user types, many states, and more than one round of user testing sits toward the long end. When we also build the product, design stays involved through development rather than ending at handover.

What do I get at the end of a design engagement?

You get a design your engineers can build without guessing. That means research findings and journey maps, wireframes and information architecture, a tested high-fidelity prototype, and every screen, state, and component documented in a reusable design system with annotated screens and a component inventory. Notes from each round of user testing are included, so you can see why each design decision was made.

Do you test designs with real users?

Yes. Prototypes are tested with real users before production code is written, not only reviewed by internal stakeholders. Each round looks for friction, confusion, and the points where people give up, and the findings are documented and acted on before the next round. Testing early is the cheapest place to find a problem; the same issue found after launch costs engineering rework and support tickets.

Can you design an app that another team will build?

Yes. The handoff is a documented design system, annotated screens, and a component inventory, written so any capable engineering team can build from it. Design still works best when the same studio builds it, because edge cases found during development go back to the people who designed the flow. If you need both, we quote design and build together as one engagement.

When is UX/UI design the wrong thing to buy?

Design is the wrong first step if you have not decided who the product is for or what it must do; that is a strategy question, and Digital Strategy answers it. It is also more than you need for a simple marketing website, where a website package fits better. And if users already like the product but it is slow or unstable, the fix is engineering, not a redesign.

Do you take on design work for clients outside the Philippines?

Yes. We work with international clients remotely, as well as with businesses in Cavite, Metro Manila, and across the Philippines. User interviews and test sessions can run over video with users wherever they are, and reviews happen on shared prototypes. The studio works on Philippine time (UTC+8). Published prices are in pesos; overseas clients are quoted in USD or AUD and can pay by Wise, PayPal, or Payoneer.

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