Top User Experience (UX/UI) Agencies in San Francisco

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Dot Com Development
5
(9 reviews)
On Time ... On Budget ... Solutions Exceeding Expectation
Recommended
Award-winner
Dot Com Development is a trusted an🏆awarded and 🤝trusted full service technology development company providing custom solutions for companies of all sizes and industries. We provide end to end application planning, design, development, testing and support services with expertise in the latest cutting edge, high performing, and future proof technologies. We’ll get your digital product to market 30% faster than our competitors, improve development costs by up to 40% and create user experiences that get 3x-5x more user engagement. Our services include: ✅ Strategic Planning and Consulting ✅ UX/UI Design ✅ Prototyping and POC's ✅ Web Application Development ✅ Website Design and Development ✅ Mobile Application Development ✅ eCommerce Development ✅ API Development and Integration ✅ Data and Analytics ✅ Cloud Development ✅ CRM / ERP Development ✅ Artificial Intelligence Development ✅ DevOps / Cloud Services ✅ Support and Maintenance
10 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Halo Lab
5
(1 review)
Design that disrupts, development that delivers. 350+ projects launched, $370M client total funding.
Award-winner
Halo Lab is an award-winning custom web design and development company ⭐ Our team offers reliable, customized, and user-friendly solutions for your business. We transform your product ideas into reality with our expert, design-driven development approach. Let us bring your vision to life with our innovative and tailored services. WE ARE YOUR PARTNER IN: ✅ Enhancing user experiences with UI/UX design. ✅ Building your brand identity. ✅ Growing your online presence with website development. ✅ Creating smooth digital experiences with full-cycle web app development. ✅ Ensuring top-notch quality with QA. ✅ Boosting growth and visibility with SEO & marketing support. Let’s create your star with us.
6 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
WPRiders
4.7
(2 reviews)
Your reliable web design & development team for lasting success
Recommended
Award-winner
Since its inception in 2015, WPRiders has established itself as a leading web development agency, headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. Our fully remote team of 22 diverse experts—including software architects, full-stack developers, QA specialists, UI/UX designers, and skilled project managers—brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every project. Comprehensive Web Development Services At WPRiders, we specialize in custom websites, digital web platforms, and plugins. Our services cover a wide range of needs, including: WordPress and Webflow Web Design and Development WooCommerce and Shopify E-commerce Solutions Website Audits and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Ongoing Support and Maintenance IT Staff Augmentation With over 1,500 completed projects and more than 500 satisfied clients, we have the experience to cater to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established brands like Digital Ocean, Panasonic, Bitdefender, Chargebee, and BNP Paribas. Global Reach with Local Touch While our main operations are based in Romania, we have local representatives in Switzerland and the UK, allowing us to serve clients globally. Our primary client base is in the US, but we also work with businesses in Northern Europe, Australia, and Canada. What Sets Us Apart WPRiders stands out from other web development agencies due to our: Flexibility: We adapt to your unique project requirements. Reliability: Our clients can count on us to deliver consistently. Fast Response Times: We respond 80% faster than many competitors, ensuring your projects stay on track. Our UI/UX designers and developers are all senior to expert level, and our dedicated QA specialists ensure that every project meets the highest standards of quality and functionality. Our Commitment to Excellence At WPRiders, we focus on three core principles: Defining Clear Goals: We work closely with clients to understand their vision and objectives. Building the Best Solutions: Our team collaborates to create tailored web solutions that meet your needs. Continuous Improvement: We prioritize long-term success and optimization, ensuring that your website evolves alongside your business. Whether you’re looking to enhance your online presence or develop a robust e-commerce platform, WPRiders is here to help. Contact us today to learn how we can support your web development journey!
3 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
TRIARE
4.9
(10 reviews)
TRIARE unlocks IT potential of YOUR business
Recommended
Award-winner
TRIARE is a WEB and MOBILE software development company based in Europe. We are delighted to offer our services as your long-term partner, taking all technical matters off your shoulders and allowing you to focus on your business development. YOU WILL GET: ✔ In-house team . Work with a dedicated team that is 100% focused on your product and located in the same office. ✔ Efficiency & transparency , as our process is based on Scrum methodology and managed by certified Scrum Masters. ✔ Fast result. Working with us, you will get the first result in 1 week. ✔ High quality, as TRIARE has well-established processes of software development and experienced specialists. ✔ Full cycle development . Our company covers all stages of development, handling everything from Discovery and prototyping to Design, development, and maintenance. ✔ IP rights . From the very beginning, you are the only owner of the intellectual property of your project materials: source code, design, documentation, etc. ✔ Warranty period will be provided for your system for free. ASPECTS OF OUR MINDSET: - Focused on results. We are focused on the result of your business with an understanding of the real goals and KPIs that our team should achieve. - Solution Provider. It means that we always come to you with solutions, not with questions. We take all technical aspects of the project off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on the marketing and business strategies. - We go the extra mile. Being a proactive company, we always think and take a step ahead. TECHNOLOGIES WE USE: - Mobile app development: Kotlin, Java, Swift, Objective-C. - Cross-platform development: Flutter, React Native. - Web frameworks: Node.JS, React.JS, PHP, Ruby on Rails.
23 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €10000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
2V MODULES
5
(7 reviews)
Research -> UI/UX -> Full-featured digital product
Award-winner
Professional, flexible, and dedicated team focused on digital product development. We're the right choice for Founders, CPOs, and IT Directors to outsource UI/UX and development of their web or mobile-based software products. What we do (aka service lines) We can deliver each service separately or as part of a single project. UI/UX - research, wireframing, prototyping Full-cycle development - specifications, architecture, CI/CD pipelines, QA. Our stack includes modern frameworks like NestJs, Laravel, and React. Webflow marketing website development. To complete our offering for founders, we also build great marketing websites for your digital products, so you don't need to go elsewhere for that. I guarantee quality and absolute client satisfaction with every project that we start. Founder & CEO Valerian Valkin
11 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €20000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Brightscout
5
(1 review)
Transforming the World's Most Innovative Businesses with Uniquely Crafted Brands and Standout Apps.
Award-winner
Brightscout is a global branding and app development studio built from the best talent in the world. We strive to transform the world’s most innovative businesses through a powerful mix of exquisite design, development, and strategy solutions. We partner with leaders and entrepreneurs at critical inflection points to help them better connect and engage with their customers. Together we build brands, products, and all the digital experiences in between to support growth in competitive markets.
1 work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €25000 for User Experience (UX/UI)

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Dot Com Development
5
(9 reviews)
On Time ... On Budget ... Solutions Exceeding Expectation
Recommended
Award-winner
Dot Com Development is a trusted an🏆awarded and 🤝trusted full service technology development company providing custom solutions for companies of all sizes and industries. We provide end to end application planning, design, development, testing and support services with expertise in the latest cutting edge, high performing, and future proof technologies. We’ll get your digital product to market 30% faster than our competitors, improve development costs by up to 40% and create user experiences that get 3x-5x more user engagement. Our services include: ✅ Strategic Planning and Consulting ✅ UX/UI Design ✅ Prototyping and POC's ✅ Web Application Development ✅ Website Design and Development ✅ Mobile Application Development ✅ eCommerce Development ✅ API Development and Integration ✅ Data and Analytics ✅ Cloud Development ✅ CRM / ERP Development ✅ Artificial Intelligence Development ✅ DevOps / Cloud Services ✅ Support and Maintenance
10 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
TRIARE
4.9
(10 reviews)
TRIARE unlocks IT potential of YOUR business
Recommended
Award-winner
TRIARE is a WEB and MOBILE software development company based in Europe. We are delighted to offer our services as your long-term partner, taking all technical matters off your shoulders and allowing you to focus on your business development. YOU WILL GET: ✔ In-house team . Work with a dedicated team that is 100% focused on your product and located in the same office. ✔ Efficiency & transparency , as our process is based on Scrum methodology and managed by certified Scrum Masters. ✔ Fast result. Working with us, you will get the first result in 1 week. ✔ High quality, as TRIARE has well-established processes of software development and experienced specialists. ✔ Full cycle development . Our company covers all stages of development, handling everything from Discovery and prototyping to Design, development, and maintenance. ✔ IP rights . From the very beginning, you are the only owner of the intellectual property of your project materials: source code, design, documentation, etc. ✔ Warranty period will be provided for your system for free. ASPECTS OF OUR MINDSET: - Focused on results. We are focused on the result of your business with an understanding of the real goals and KPIs that our team should achieve. - Solution Provider. It means that we always come to you with solutions, not with questions. We take all technical aspects of the project off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on the marketing and business strategies. - We go the extra mile. Being a proactive company, we always think and take a step ahead. TECHNOLOGIES WE USE: - Mobile app development: Kotlin, Java, Swift, Objective-C. - Cross-platform development: Flutter, React Native. - Web frameworks: Node.JS, React.JS, PHP, Ruby on Rails.
23 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €10000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
RNO1
5
(3 reviews)
Radical Digital Experiences™
WHO IS RNO1 We're not like every other Agency. You're not like every other Brand. RNO1 is a new kind of Digital Design & Growth Agency. We're a Subscription-Agency Guiding Modern Brands across Platforms and Places. Creating Radical Digital Experiences™. Through our Service Subscription Model, Modern Brands are able to support their growth moves at every phase of their growth journey, at every digital touchpoint. We add value where you need it in support of greater revenue, investment, acqusition, or IPO. Here to scale your business into the future. We've had the privelege of partnering with some of the most brilliant brands, teams, and leaders in their industries. CLIENT PARTNERS INCLUDE Disney Finlandia Vodka Airbnb Ericsson Acorns BMW Microsoft Hedonova LOLIWARE SUCCESS STORIES Within RNO1, we've helped to propel technology and eCommerce brands significantly in the market, with 4 companies leading to acquisition by larger brands including Airbnb, Cox Media Group, and Ericsson, 1 airing on the Hit US TV Show Shark Tank securing funding from Mark Cuban (billionaire investor), and 2 Tech/AI companies securing $100 Million in Funding in 2021/22 with a $1 Billion Market Valuation (for each brand). VISIT US www.rno1.com
5 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €0 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Creatibuzz LLC
(0 review)
Creative UI/UX Design Agency
👋 Hey there, Creative Visionary! Welcome to CreatiBuzz Here, you are at the center of all the digital excitement! We are a UI UX design agency in San Francisco, USA that creates top-notch digital experiences for companies. Find the strategies, tools, and perspectives that will allow you to make the future with courage, accuracy, and heart.
3 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Halo Lab
5
(1 review)
Design that disrupts, development that delivers. 350+ projects launched, $370M client total funding.
Award-winner
Halo Lab is an award-winning custom web design and development company ⭐ Our team offers reliable, customized, and user-friendly solutions for your business. We transform your product ideas into reality with our expert, design-driven development approach. Let us bring your vision to life with our innovative and tailored services. WE ARE YOUR PARTNER IN: ✅ Enhancing user experiences with UI/UX design. ✅ Building your brand identity. ✅ Growing your online presence with website development. ✅ Creating smooth digital experiences with full-cycle web app development. ✅ Ensuring top-notch quality with QA. ✅ Boosting growth and visibility with SEO & marketing support. Let’s create your star with us.
6 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Yellow
5
(12 reviews)
Where your ideas turn into code and interfaces
Recommended
Award-winner
We know how to create business value, not just another piece of software. Yellow has already helped 220+ businesses succeed on the market. WE FOCUS ON: ✔Arificial Intelligence ✔Machine Learning ✔Data Science ✔Chat and Chatbot Development ✔UX/UI Design Our team is ready to help you realize your mobile or web solution. Whether you are a brand new startup or an established enterprise, we are ready to help you build maintainable, scalable, and future-proof software. WHY US? ✔Business before technology ✔Cross-review ✔Daily communication ✔Clients participate in development ✔No suspicious processes ✔Post-launch support Let’s build a great software solution together: hi@yellow.systems
4 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Lateral View
5
(3 reviews)
Award-winner
Lateral View is a digital agency based in Barcelona, San Francisco and Latam founded in 2008. We help companies innovate through design, creativity and disruptive technology by creating digital products. We build web and mobile apps, design user-centered visual experiences and develop digital strategies. We help companies grow and improve by giving them the solutions they need.
4 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Evrone
5
(16 reviews)
Recommended
Evrone is an engineering company successfully delivering high-quality digital products for more than nine years. With extensive experience in a wide range of modern software technologies, we design unique complex web projects and startups. Evrone focuses on Blockchain, Machine learning, Artificial intelligence and the development of Financial Systems. Meanwhile, our design team works closely with the developers – they work hard to create both practical and convenient UX and UI. Then our developers write high-quality code with an emphasis on reliability and performance bringing design to life. We take care of each and every small detail to make work with us comfortable. We strive to provide you with creative and results-driven solutions.
No work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Linnify
5
(7 reviews)
Simplifying life through innovation.
Recommended
Award-winner
Linnify is the go-to digital product studio for transforming ideas within the Health, Education, Well-being, and Sustainability industries into successful and scalable products. We help bold innovators change the way people experience life. Simplifying life through innovation is our thing. And we do that by using a dynamic validation-driven process that is smartly adapted to the market needs. Founded in 2016 in Cluj-Napoca, Linnify developed over 60 products in more than 10 different countries, such as the USA, Germany, Romania, and the UK, to name a few. Projects involved: drd doctors online (Health), Readability (Education), Child Car Safety App (well-being), or Benefyd (Sustainability). At Linnify, the team follows a validation-driven approach to product development a nd has developed a proprietary process for early-stage startups or spinoffs called the Essential Validation Playbook. This process seeks to answer if and how the market will embrace the idea. In addition to engaging the right stakeholders, the team generates meaningful consumer insights through interviews that provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to assess whether an idea can succeed in its respective market. With these validation efforts, the customer and Linnify can test hypotheses and deliver data-driven solutions for a more successful product or service launch. We have constantly expanded our perspectives and expertise to stay committed to your success every step of the journey. We are dedicated to understanding your vision, whether you’re in an exploration phase or have already started building your business idea. By building a shared vision, we can offer tailored expertise for your business needs. Join us to validate your product idea, prototype it and take all the steps needed to secure a successful start for your business. We truly understand the risks. We've gone through them ourselves. That’s precisely why Linnify is a partner that consolidates a scalable and dynamic architecture for your idea through validation while also being the place of exploring and building innovative solutions that recreate the universe we know with the universe we need. During the past 7 years, Linnify gathered over 50 experts: UX & UI designers | web, mobile, and backend engineers | quality assurance specialists | product success managers | marketing professionals | people and culture specialists. In 2022, we became official Google Cloud Partners.
14 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €10000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Brightscout
5
(1 review)
Transforming the World's Most Innovative Businesses with Uniquely Crafted Brands and Standout Apps.
Award-winner
Brightscout is a global branding and app development studio built from the best talent in the world. We strive to transform the world’s most innovative businesses through a powerful mix of exquisite design, development, and strategy solutions. We partner with leaders and entrepreneurs at critical inflection points to help them better connect and engage with their customers. Together we build brands, products, and all the digital experiences in between to support growth in competitive markets.
1 work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €25000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
WPRiders
4.7
(2 reviews)
Your reliable web design & development team for lasting success
Recommended
Award-winner
Since its inception in 2015, WPRiders has established itself as a leading web development agency, headquartered in Bucharest, Romania. Our fully remote team of 22 diverse experts—including software architects, full-stack developers, QA specialists, UI/UX designers, and skilled project managers—brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every project. Comprehensive Web Development Services At WPRiders, we specialize in custom websites, digital web platforms, and plugins. Our services cover a wide range of needs, including: WordPress and Webflow Web Design and Development WooCommerce and Shopify E-commerce Solutions Website Audits and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Ongoing Support and Maintenance IT Staff Augmentation With over 1,500 completed projects and more than 500 satisfied clients, we have the experience to cater to businesses of all sizes, from startups to established brands like Digital Ocean, Panasonic, Bitdefender, Chargebee, and BNP Paribas. Global Reach with Local Touch While our main operations are based in Romania, we have local representatives in Switzerland and the UK, allowing us to serve clients globally. Our primary client base is in the US, but we also work with businesses in Northern Europe, Australia, and Canada. What Sets Us Apart WPRiders stands out from other web development agencies due to our: Flexibility: We adapt to your unique project requirements. Reliability: Our clients can count on us to deliver consistently. Fast Response Times: We respond 80% faster than many competitors, ensuring your projects stay on track. Our UI/UX designers and developers are all senior to expert level, and our dedicated QA specialists ensure that every project meets the highest standards of quality and functionality. Our Commitment to Excellence At WPRiders, we focus on three core principles: Defining Clear Goals: We work closely with clients to understand their vision and objectives. Building the Best Solutions: Our team collaborates to create tailored web solutions that meet your needs. Continuous Improvement: We prioritize long-term success and optimization, ensuring that your website evolves alongside your business. Whether you’re looking to enhance your online presence or develop a robust e-commerce platform, WPRiders is here to help. Contact us today to learn how we can support your web development journey!
3 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
AppStudio
(0 review)
AppStudio is a full-service Mobile App Design & Development Company offering services in Native iOS Development (Swift 3.0), Native Android Development (Java), React Native Development & Unity Game Development. We have collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, Startups and Mid Sized firms across a spectrum of industries, ranging from Health Care & Finance to On-Demand Services, to create Mobile apps that are actively being used by Millions of users across the globe. Our top down development approach to building mobile applications enables our clients to design, implement, and operate the core processes that ensure their business achieves optimal success. We are agile enough to meet today’s changing demands, robust enough to sustain business critical processes and standardized enough to leverage your scale and give you predictable operational costs. As a development partner, our aim is to ensure that our clients' applications do what they should do, with the minimum amount of risk or business disruption. We have extensive experience in working with our clients to get the best value from mobile applications and to meet the challenges and overcome the obstacles that can reduce that value.
7 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
DesignMap
(0 review)
DesignMap is a UX design consultancy with over 12 years of experience solving complex design problems within enterprise software. By providing user research, product strategy, interaction and visual design, as well as front-end development, DesignMap helps organizations create consumer-quality user experiences for business professionals. DesignMap’s client list includes HP, Docker, Cisco, Wells Fargo, Bloomberg, Aetna, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, CloudGenix, SignalFX and other industry leaders. To learn more about DesignMap, please visit www.designmap.com.
1 work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €70000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
SEVEN
5
(7 reviews)
🏆 Exceeding Your Expectations
Award-winner
SEVEN is an IT partner with time-tested expertise in solving complex software challenges requiring narrow specialization . One of our biggest strengths is finding unique approaches and solutions for startups and businesses from a wide variety of industries, including crucial ones like healthcare & education. We take pride in our ability to find the technical solution and ensure that it leaves our clients room for growth and protects them from undesirable financial and technological consequences. We apply our extensive expertise to anticipate the needs of our clients and suggest improvements from a new, fresh angle. With SEVEN, our clients team up not just with tech-savvy people but with a group of experts who know how technology influences the business and how to make it align with sustained growth in the future.
25 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Inque Studio
(0 review)
Everything product.
Inque is a creative studio specializing in strategy and design with a focus on helping tech startups and enterprise-level giants build and ship better products.
No work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Tacpoint, Inc.
(0 review)
We are a digital product agency on a mission to make life easier, for businesses and professionals.
We at Tacpoint specialize in the design and development of human-centered digital experiences and products. Since 1999, we have been solving problems for leading B2B brands and enterprises for various industries. Our interdisciplinary team takes pride in crafting engaging and delightful solutions that maximize value for users on the desktop and mobile platforms. With uncompromising efficiency and scalability, we help forward-thinking B2B businesses champion the digital culture.
1 work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €10000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
Djectstudio
(0 review)
We craft immersive, human-centric digital Products.
No work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
webkeyz
(0 review)
No work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €5000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
BSTRO
(0 review)

No work in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)
CMOLDS US
4.7
(1 review)
Shaping the Present; Molding the Future
Recommended
Award-winner
CMOLDS, a US-based mobile app development firm, brings together some of the brightest minds in the mobile industry. With a well-established history of success in both the iOS and Android app stores, our team of designers and developers adheres to a strategic methodology for each project, ensuring precise fulfillment of custom requirements.
5 works in User Experience (UX/UI)
Active in San Francisco, United States
From €1000 for User Experience (UX/UI)

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