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Full service UX and development agency

CreateApe is full-service digital product agency in Southern California, led by tech industry experts and an award-winning UX/UI and Development team. Our strategic process is centered around the user while focusing on business goals. This approach allows us to solve various business problems through design, and we do it using a defined and transparent process. 

  • Min project size
    $5,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $100 - $149 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Year founded
    Founded 2016

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Application Platforms
Linux server
50%
Amazon Application Development Framework
20%
Heroku
10%
CMS Focus
Frameworks and CMS
Product Design Focus
Programming & Scripting
Java
40%
PHP
35%
AJAX
15%
SQL
10%
User Experience Focus
Industries
Medical
25%
Education
20%
Consumer products & services
10%
Other industries
10%
Real estate
10%
Automotive
5%
Financial services
5%
Information technology
5%
Telecommunications
5%
eCommerce
5%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
40%
Enterprise (>$1B)
30%
Small Business (<$10M)
30%
Certified in:
UX/UI Design Web Design Web Development

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+
Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr
Rating for cost 4.7 /5

What Clients Have Said

Create Ape offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $3,000 to over $300,000, depending on project scope and client size. Clients consistently highlight their good value for cost, responsiveness, and quality work, making them a strong choice for various design and development needs.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 56 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Overall Review Rating

4.8
  • Quality 4.8
  • Schedule 4.7
  • Cost 4.7
  • Willing to Refer 4.8

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Review Highlights

  • Strong Client Collaboration

    Create Ape is noted for their collaborative approach, treating clients as partners rather than just customers. Their willingness to listen, understand client needs, and provide valuable insights fosters a strong working relationship.

  • Commitment to Client Success

    Create Ape is committed to their clients' success, often taking a holistic approach that includes strategic advice and support beyond the immediate project scope. This commitment is evident in their long-term client relationships.

  • High-Quality Design Work

    Create Ape’s design work is frequently praised for its quality and effectiveness. Clients report improved user experiences and increased customer satisfaction due to the team’s thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing designs.

  • Effective Communication Tools

    Create Ape utilizes various communication tools like Slack, Basecamp, and Zoom to maintain clear and effective communication with clients. This helps in keeping all parties informed and aligned throughout the project.

  • Challenges with Consistency in Large Projects

    In projects involving multiple designers or extensive work, some clients noted inconsistencies in design elements. A more standardized approach could enhance cohesion across various project components.

  • Impressive Creative and Technical Skills

    Clients commend Create Ape for their creative and technical expertise, particularly in UI/UX design, web development, and branding. Their ability to transform vague ideas into effective designs that align with client goals is highly valued.

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Web, UX/UI & Marketing Collateral Design for Music EdTech Co

  • UX/UI Design Web Design
  • UX Strategy
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Oct. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They’re very good at making things look fun and exciting yet usable, all at the same time.”

Jul 21, 2020
COO, Music EdTech Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Education
  • Santa Monica, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe is helping a music education technology company overhaul their products’ UX/UI. The team is revamping UX flow for mobile and web apps. They have also designed a website and marketing materials.

Branding Strategy & Design for Child Toothpaste Company

  • Branding
  • Brand messaging Brand strategy Corporate identity
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2013 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They’re all perfectionists."

Jul 20, 2020
Founder & CEO, Happy Teeth
Kasey Pitillo
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Los Angeles, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe leads the initiative to rebrand an oral care company. In addition to building an e-commerce website, they developed and implemented a brand strategy to effectively communicate a value proposition.

Digital Marketing & Design for Data Rewards Center

  • Other Design Other Digital Marketing Video Production
  • Annual Reports & Newsletter Design Corporate Video Production
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“CreateApe is my go-to, one-stop media shop. They’re the very best.”

Jul 17, 2020
Technology & Operations Director, Elamant
Ted Hekman
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Singapore
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe provides various digital services to a data rewards platform, including social media management, copywriting, video production, web and mobile graphic design, and logo and newsletter design.

Web Dev & Digital Strategy for Physical Therapy Office

  • Digital Strategy Web Development
  • Digital Transformation
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Apr. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“It was a great investment. They were able to tweak things if I wanted and change things on the fly.”

Jul 16, 2020
Owner, PERPETUAL MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dr. Rey Mojares
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Temecula, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe redesigned a website for a physical therapy practice to improve the site’s appearance and interactivity. They also manage social media ads in Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Website Dev & Branding Services for Consulting Company

  • Web Development
  • WordPress CMS
  • Confidential
  • May - July 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They genuinely care about their clients, and they have a vested interest in doing high-quality work."

Jul 16, 2020
Founder, Consulting Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Education
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Assisting the business with a rebrand, CreateApe designed a custom WordPress website and is now doing QA work. Throughout the process, they advised the internal team on the best steps to take.

Web Development & Design for Environmental Remediation

  • Web Design Web Development
  • WordPress CMS
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Apr. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Everything they did was crucial for us, and we appreciate having a dedicated, hands-on team.”

Jul 16, 2020
Director of Marketing, Allaince Enviromental Group
Vinay Panday
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Los Angeles, California
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe developed a website for an environmental remediation company. They’ve done everything from coding and security updates to uploading videos, creating blog posts, and building landing pages.

Software & Web Dev for Music Retail Website

  • UX/UI Design Web Development
  • UX Strategy
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“We communicated on Zoom and had a weekly check-in on the website.”

Jul 16, 2020
CEO, CineSamples
Michael Patti
Verified
  • Arts, entertainment & music
  • Los Angeles, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe designed a website and the UI for a software system. Executing on a rough sketch, they went back and forth on designs, and uploaded to Sigma for the developers to implement.

UX Design for Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Facility

  • UX/UI Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. - July 2019
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.5

"They have outstanding design work and the capability to find solutions or pivot directions with incredible speed."

Jul 15, 2020
VP of Marketing, Eating Disorder Treatment Facility
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Thousand Oaks, California
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

CreateApe overhauled the UX of a website for a national eating disorder treatment and recovery company. The team evaluated the existing site and prepared new designs to maintain brand integrity.

Landing Page Dev for Digital Marketing Agency

  • Web Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • June 2019 - Mar. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“They make sure to allocate the right resources to make for the most successful project.”

Mar 18, 2020
CEO, BuyBoxExperts
Joseph Hansen
Verified
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Lindon, Utah
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Basing their work on an existing site, CreateApe collaborated with internal marketing and SEO teams to upgrade the UI/UX of the platform. They restructured the layout of the site technically and aesthetically.

Rebranding for Healthcare Clinic

  • Branding
  • Brand strategy Corporate identity
  • Less than $10,000
  • Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2020
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

“CreateApe really had a desire to understand us fully before beginning the project.”

Jan 14, 2020
Executive Director, Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic
Debi Harvey
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Los Angeles, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

CreateApe rebranded a pregnancy healthcare clinic. After conducting a detailed focus group, the team created a new logo, style guide, web page mockup, and social media sample images.

Our Story

The Create Ape team is a multidisciplinary group of UX strategists, UI designers, researchers, and product thinkers with deep experience in healthcare. We design digital products for regulated environments where usability, accessibility, and compliance are critical. Our team combines research, system thinking, and hands-on execution to deliver scalable, reliable experiences for patients, clinicians, and enterprise teams.

What Sets Us Apart

20 Years in Healthtech & Enterprise UX

We've spent two decades designing digital products for regulated healthcare and enterprise environments not as a side practice, but as our core. That depth shows in every decision we make.

Strategy First, Design Second

We don't open Figma until we understand the problem. Our process is built around alignment, systems thinking, and measurable outcomes so what we build actually performs in the real world.

Built to Move Fast Without Losing Rigor

Speed and precision aren't trade-offs for us they're the standard. We bring structure, momentum, and design maturity to complex projects, so teams launch with confidence, not compromises.

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