Sharpen's elite designers turn smart investments into exceptional exits.
The startup landscape has changed.
Usability and customer experience are the key differentiators separating good products from exceptional investments. But it’s almost impossible to find business-savvy design consultants who understand the full product lifecycle— from the needs of a pre-seed startup to the customer- and employee-experience challenges of a game-changing market leader and a lucrative exit.
This is why startup investors, founders, and enterprise intrapreneurs choose Sharpen Partners. Our team of veteran product designers draw on diverse careers in research, technology, architecture, business, and the arts to assemble the perfect team for your new or re-imagined product.
Contact Sharpen for a free remote consultation with our product-design leaders to see how we bring ideas to life and transform them into results.
Service packages for every product & every need.
GO FROM ZERO TO PROOF OF CONCEPT IN JUST ONE WEEK Our team joins your squad for a one-week Unicorn Invasion design sprint, leveling-up your project with a mixture of business analysis and user research all the way to information architecture and high-fidelity visual design.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GO TO MARKET IN AS LITTLE AS TWELVE WEEKS Experience Transformation is our proven and repeatable process for elevating both the user’s experience and the business’ results through the rigorous application of design-thinking and an omnichannel approach to tactical execution.
PRODUCT-DESIGN LEADERSHIP— A PARTNERSHIP FROM BEGINNING TO END Our design leaders and consultants join your startup to help with every phase of customer- and employee-experience work by offering creative pricing that converts a third of our fee in exchange for equity.
Min project size
$50,000+
Hourly rate
$300+ / hr
Employees
2 - 9
Locations
Roswell, GA
Year founded
Founded 2022
1 Locations
Roswell , GA
No have been added yet...
Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$50,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$300+
/hr
Rating for cost
4.6
/5
What Clients Have Said
Sharpen offers good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $8,000 to nearly $2 million. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, quality deliverables, and effective project management, though some projects exceeded budget due to competing priorities.
While generally positive, some clients noted minor issues with budget management, where projects occasionally went over budget due to mixed project priorities. These issues were resolved satisfactorily.
Collaborative Approach
Clients appreciated Sharpen's collaborative approach, working closely with them as a team rather than a traditional client-vendor relationship, which facilitated better project outcomes.
Complex Problem Solving
Sharpen excelled at solving complex problems with simple and effective solutions, a quality that was particularly valued by clients facing intricate project challenges.
Professionalism and Expertise
Sharpen's professionalism and expertise were highlighted as key strengths, with clients noting their ability to wear multiple hats effectively and deliver intelligent, well-thought-out designs.
Feedback and Adaptability
Clients appreciated Sharpen's responsiveness to feedback and their adaptability in making necessary changes and improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
Positive Client Relationships
Sharpen built positive and strong relationships with clients, often resulting in long-term partnerships and repeat business due to their reliable and high-quality service.
"Their understanding of the need for design subtleties and nuances impressed us."
Mar 18, 2024
Founder, SaaS Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Sarasota, Florida
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sharpen designed the UI/UX of a SaaS company's platform to improve the overall experience and drive customer adoption. They also created branding guidelines for the client.
Sharpen delivered a visually appealing product design. Their team managed the project well and understood the need for design subtleties and nuances. They also communicated through online and in-person meetings.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder of a software company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Software as a Service
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sharpen to accomplish?
Improve the overall experience and interface to drive customer adoption and use.
SOLUTION
How did you find Sharpen?
Referral
Why did you select Sharpen over others?
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from Sharpen were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
UI/UX design with branding guidelines
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Gorgeous product design
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
yes
What was your primary form of communication with Sharpen?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their understanding of the need for design subtleties and nuances impressed us.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Sharpen could have done differently?
If you’re not seeing exactly what you need here, send this company a custom message.
You can talk about your project needs, price, and timeline to get started on your project.
Sign in to see which brands trust Sharpen.
Get connected to see updates from Sharpen like new case studies, latest reviews, their latest masterpieces in their portfolio, delivered straight to you.
