Top UX Designers in Boston
Boston’s innovation corridor—from Kendall Square to the Seaport—hosts world-class tech startups, digital health pioneers, and Fortune 500 R&D labs. In this fast-moving market, a skilled UX design agency can turn complex ideas into intuitive, user-friendly products that stand out.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 84 projectsGoji Labs is a versatile UX/UI design and development company known for its comprehensive services, including mobile and web app design, website development, and UX strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. The company excels in understanding client visions, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining effective communication, making them an ideal partner for projects requiring user-centered design and development.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 84 projectsGoji Labs is a versatile UX/UI design and development company known for its comprehensive services, including mobile and web app design, website development, and UX strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. The company excels in understanding client visions, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining effective communication, making them an ideal partner for projects requiring user-centered design and development.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 94 projectsMomentum Design Lab is a distinguished UX/UI design firm that excels in providing comprehensive user experience and interface design solutions. Reviews highlight their professionalism, efficient project management, and ability to deliver on time and budget, with a 95% adherence to timelines. Clients have praised their user-centered design approach and innovative solutions, while indicating a desire for more competitive pricing. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their exceptional communication and collaborative process.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 38 projectsOrizon Design is a UX/UI design company specializing in user-centered design services, offering expertise in digital interface design and experience design. Their clients appreciate their professionalism, creativity, and high-quality deliverables. With 100% of reviews mentioning timely delivery and a commitment to UX excellence, Orizon Design consistently meets or exceeds expectations, making them a preferred choice for various digital and branding projects.
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Gitana Software, an user experience design agency, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. They provide UX/UI Design and ECM consulting and SI and were established in 2010.
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Altr, a branding firm, is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 27 projectsFuzzy Math is a UX/UI design company specializing in User Experience and User Interface Design, offering services such as UX Discovery, user research, and design systems. Their reviews reflect overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising their professionalism, communication, and project management, with consistent on-time delivery and alignment with client values. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their design talent, flexibility, and ability to adapt to client needs, showcasing expertise in User-Centered and Digital Interface Design.
$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 4 projectsModernize Your Business Software | Pilot West Studios specializes in UX/UI Design, focusing on creating tailored digital interfaces. Reviews highlight a 100% positive feedback rate, emphasizing their exceptional project management and communication. Clients appreciate their ability to align technical execution with business goals, showcasing expertise in user-centered design and reliable system performance.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 90 projectsQubstudio is a User Experience Design agency specializing in UX/UI and user-centered design, consistently delivering high-quality digital interface solutions across various industries. With predominantly positive feedback, 100% of reviewers praise their efficient project management, responsiveness, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Many clients commend their blend of creative design and strategic functionality, enhancing user experience and engagement.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Reading, MA
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Based in North Reading, Massachusetts, Arch Creative Group is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Market Research and were launched in 2008.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winchester, MA
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Got Your Nose is a small branding company located in Winchester, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pawtucket, RI
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Figmints LLC, an Advertising company, was founded in 1999. The firm provides Advertising and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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Future Matrix Technologies is a SEO company. Founded in 2025, the firm is in Hopedale, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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40ParkLane,llc, an user experience design agency, was founded in 1998. The agency focuses on UX/UI Design and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Boston, MAServices provided
See all 24 projectsSinglemind is a UX/UI design and development firm known for its strong partnership approach and technical expertise. They consistently deliver high-quality user-centered design solutions, with 100% of reviews praising their responsiveness and ability to meet project timelines and budgets. Clients highlight their cultural fit and comprehensive understanding of user experience design as key strengths.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hudson, NH
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Xsquare Technology specializes in building APIs, with a focus on projects such as Twilio API integration. However, reviews indicate significant issues with project delivery, including failure to meet deadlines, poor communication, and unfulfilled project commitments. Overall, feedback suggests a lack of reliability and professionalism in their project management.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Northborough, MA
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Bluefish technologies is a website development firm. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development and were established in 2023.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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BRAUS© Agency is an user experience design company. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the agency provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Clinton, MA
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MassMonopoly is a web design company. Headquartered in Clinton, Massachusetts, the firm was launched in 2001. Their team focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Providence, RI
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See all 2 projectsThe Mullings Group is a technology development company specializing in creating web and mobile applications, with a focus on integrating advanced technologies like NFTs and blockchain. Reviews highlight their strong project management skills, responsiveness, and effective problem-solving abilities. Approximately 90% of feedback praises their proactive communication and ability to adapt based on constructive criticism.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kingston, MA
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CS Pro Media is a small Kingston, Massachusetts-based web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249North Hampton, NH
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See all 6 projectsAscendle is a software development company specializing in transforming legacy systems into web-based and cloud solutions, with expertise in Agile processes. The company is highly praised for its attention to detail and project management, reflected in positive reviews that highlight their quality of work and client attentiveness. Approximately 80% of reviewers appreciated their structured approach and consistent communication, while some noted room for improvement in explaining the Agile process to less tech-savvy clients.
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Based in Westborough, Massachusetts, Aorton Inc is a small user experience agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Taunton, MA
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Revise Agency, a small Conversion Optimization company, is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and Taunton, Massachusetts. Their services include Conversion Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Providence, RI
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Scandia is a Providence, Rhode Island-based user experience design company. Their services include UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chelmsford, MA
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Small software development firm SVH Software , is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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See all 10 projectsSky High Designs Inc is a Wyoming-based digital agency specializing in Mobile App Development, Web Design, Custom Software Development, E-Commerce Development, and UX/UI Design. We help businesses
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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Vulcan is a web design company. Founded in 2014, the company is in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Their team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Amesbury, MA
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TransformingDigitally is an IoT development company. They were founded in 2021 and offer IoT development and API Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRehoboth, MA
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SitesbyJoe is a custom software development firm established in 2004. The team offers Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design and is based in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Worcester, MA
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User experience agency ERI Design was founded in 2005. The agency focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Development, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49East Providence, RI
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Launched in 2017, DDL Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Chatham Oaks Growth Solutions is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, RI
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Located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, ZVNDEV is an e-commerce development firm. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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See all 1 projectsCapture Essence Tech is a premier web design and development studio with over 10 years of experience and 100+ successful projects. We specialize in crafting tailored digital experiences that align
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Ninedot is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development and is in Providence, Rhode Island and Providence, Rhode Island.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Phase7 Digital is a social media marketing company launched in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Fablian Technologies is a midsize custom software development firm located in Nashua, New Hampshire. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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SilverTech is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 1996.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Launched in 2022, JaclynDesigns LLC is a small Manchester, New Hampshire-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerCranston, RI
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Other Design company DJ Johnson was established in 2005. The small team specializes in Other Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Cetana, an user experience agency, was established in 2021. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, the team offers UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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Giant Shoulders is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, their small team offers Digital Strategy and Branding. The company was established in 2016.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49North Hampton, NH
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Founded in 1990, Rumbletree is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Comportz Technologies is a graphic design company. They specialize in Graphic Design and IT managed services and are in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Work-Shop Design Studio is a software development company. Founded in 2013, the agency is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Their team provides Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWarwick, RI
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BD Media Pro is a SEO company. Headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island, the firm was launched in 2006. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2012, Shellshock Inc. Is a small UX company located in Providence, Rhode Island. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Logo.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Warwick, RI
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Founded in 2026, Oakley & Wells Group is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Mobiquity Inc. Is a midsize IoT development company. They specialize in IoT development and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2011.
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Santoro Design, LLC is a branding firm. The Cranston, Rhode Island-based firm specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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Boston UX is a custom software development company. They are located in Waltham, Massachusetts and have small team of experts. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Omega Ux is a Boston, Massachusetts-based UX design company. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Built by Pixel is a branding agency. Their team is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. The agency offers Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Waltham, MA
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Magenic is a software development firm. The company is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and San Francisco, California. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Aquent is a graphic design agency launched in 1986. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Digital Strategy and is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Manta Product Development, Inc. Is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Product Design company. The team offers Product Design and UX/UI Design.
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Ganderflock, an UX agency, was launched in 2016. The company offers UX/UI Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Arlington, MA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Boston, MA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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35.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Somerville, MA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Somerville, MA
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wakefield, MA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Needham, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Salem, MA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Needham, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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33.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Hingham, MA
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Somerville, MA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cambridge, MA
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Norwood, MA
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10,000+Boston, MA
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Boston UX Designer FAQs
Boston-based firms combine deep academic resources—think MIT Media Lab and Harvard’s i-lab—with practical experience gained at local powerhouses like HubSpot, Wayfair, and Mass General Brigham. Working with a hometown team means:
- On-site workshops without cross-country flights
- First-hand knowledge of New England consumer habits and regulations
- Access to a talent pool steeped in biotech, fintech, and edtech UX best practices
Based on the latest Clutch pricing data, most Boston-based agencies charge $120 – $200 per hour for their services. Typical project cost ranges:
- Rapid UX audit or usability test: $5,000 – $15,000
- End-to-end website redesign: $30,000 – $80,000
- Complex SaaS or mobile product design: $60,000 – $150,000+
These higher rates reflect Boston’s cost of living and senior‐level talent, but many studios offer fixed-price sprints or startup packages.
Boston’s design scene mirrors the city’s diverse and dynamic economic mix, meaning it’s common to see UX designers supporting verticals like:
- Digital health and med-tech
- Fintech and insurance (InsurTech)
- Higher education and EdTech platforms
- Robotics, AI, and IoT products
- E-commerce and direct-to-consumer brands
Agencies often pair UX expertise with sector-specific compliance knowledge, such as HIPAA for healthcare clients.
- Define your project’s goals—research, prototype, full product, or continuous UX optimization.
- Review strong Clutch profiles for in-depth case studies in your vertical.
- Ask about their process (design thinking, agile, dual-track discovery).
- Request a sample timeline and stakeholder touchpoints.
- Evaluate culture fit during a short discovery call; proximity allows easy on-site collaboration.
Trying to narrow your options down to the top three can be challenging. To help you navigate the market, Clutch provides data-driven resources and filters for you to maximize.
- Guaranteed conversion uplifts without research to back them
- Limited portfolio depth in your industry
- Over-reliance on offshore teams despite “local” branding
- No plan for user testing with real Boston/New England audiences
- Vague deliverables—look for clear artifacts like personas, wireframes, and usability reports
Red flags are called that for a reason—don't ignore them. Make sure to spot and avoid any of these traits as early as possible.