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.
Sharpen offers good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $8,000 to nearly $2 million. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and quality deliverables, though some projects exceeded budgets. Overall, they are seen as a reliable partner for diverse project sizes.
Sharpen is praised for their meticulous attention to detail and understanding of design subtleties. Clients value their ability to provide thoughtful and best-practices recommendations.
Collaborative Team Dynamics
Clients appreciate Sharpen's collaborative approach, working more as partners than as a traditional client-vendor relationship. This teamwork has led to successful project outcomes.
Effective Communication
The team is noted for their strong communication skills, maintaining open and transparent interactions with clients, which facilitates smooth project execution.
Strong Project Management Skills
Clients commend Sharpen for their effective project management, timely deliveries, and responsiveness to feedback. They manage deadlines well and have been described as miracle workers in tight situations.
Proficiency in UI/UX Design
Sharpen consistently delivers visually appealing UI/UX designs that enhance user engagement and adoption across various platforms. Clients appreciate their ability to balance existing functionalities with innovative design elements.
Budget Management Challenges
One client noted a slight budget overrun due to competing project priorities. However, a satisfactory resolution was reached, indicating room for improvement in budget adherence.
"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?
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