Empirical and reliable UX/UI design.
Say goodbye to guesswork, conjecture and whim in design.
As cognitive scientistist and senior designers we practice evidence based design: the UX/UI we create is empirical and reliable.
Customers: Jaguar, Philips, Discovery Channel, Bosch, University of Sidney and many more.
We apply clarity and focus to UX design for mobile apps (iOS, Android + others), the web and native applications (macOS, embedded, devices).
We are experts in:
- Product development
- UX design and prototyping
- User research and user testing
- UI design
- Interaction design
- Iconography, typography and graphic design
Over the course of almost a decade we have supported our clients to reach deep into the potential of human-computer interaction. We have worked in both private and public sector engagements, with established brands and startups. This extensive experience enables us to offer a deeper level of support.
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Jaguar Philips Bosch Discovery Channel University of Sydney World Customs Organization Canadian Health Authority Telenav
Accounting App
This is the most successful online accounting tool in the Netherlands. The interface is adaptive and responsive, guiding the user through workflows.
Olap Database
The Olap Database editor is complex, it features different ways to manipulate data and create data visualization from it. It also includes SQL editors and more advanced features.
Plan Comparison
Users compare mobile phone plans on this Australian platform. The interface is warm and simple, matching the brand.
Booking tool
With this tool you can get a better price on booking hotels. To do that you paste a booking link into the interface and then you get a result: either the hotel is found in the database or it is not. When it is not users get a funny illustration and specific help on how to resolve the issue.
UX for Naval Fleet Management Application
The application is used to manage fleets of commercial vessles around the world. It gathers telemetric data, feeds it to a hub and then back to the captains on the ship. The purpose is to optimise routes and to prevent expensive maintenance work.
Deliverables:
- User research
- Prototyping
- UX design
- UI design
Native macOS software UX
The application works on macOS (native software). It is one of the most popular utilities for the Mac and it enables users to clean their computer as well as to manage and sort files. We have recreated the UX for the app, making it more fun but still straightforward and simple. Further, we have created fun icons and interactions that delight users.
Deliverables:
- User personas
- Interactive prototype
- UI design
- Iconography and interaction design
- Support for development
UX for Border Police Intelligence System
The application is developed and managed by the World Customs Organisation and it has been deployed in 100+ countries, including the UK. We have redesigned the system to enable Border Force Agents to use it effectively during field operations.
Deliverables:
- User research
- Prototyping and testing
- UX design
- UI design
- Implementation support
Digital Map Design System
This is part of a long term engagement with one of the major providers of navigation maps. We have trained their map design team and developed new procedures to speed up their delivery. We have created and optimised an innovative design system that includes procedures and software applications which have increased the efficiency of delivery manifold.
Deliverables:
- design training
- design strategy
- design styles for maps
- UX and UI design for map applications
Apple Watch UX Design
Zap is a digital product that connects couriers and sender. It's a peer to peer service localised in Singapore. We have worked with them to create the UX and UI for all their applications, including this Apple Watch App. It is geared towards couriers who can check incoming orders while they are in traffic.
Deliverables:
- User flows
- Prototype
- UI design
- Styleguide
- Interactions
UX for UK Train Management System
The system enables traffic controlers in the UK to monitor trains and to determine docking schedules for the trains. They have to work in real-time to compensate for delays and to reduce the effect of delays on the overall network.
Deliverables:
- User research
- UX design
- Prototyping and testing
- UI design
UX/UI Design for Media Player
The mediaplayer is web based and it functions as a component that can be embedded. We have worked with the developers to create a coherent UX concept and to take it into an enjoyable UI.
Deliverables:
- UX design
- UI design
- Styleguide
User Research in Automotive Industry
We have worked with major automotive companies to gather insights about user behaviour in the car environment. Primarily we have looked into typical behaviour in regards to using navigation devices while driving.
Deliverables:
- Research design
- User research studies
- Dissemination of research results
Game design app
The dashboard enables game designers to create levels and to manipulate the parameters of the game they are creating.
Mobile Event App UX
This is a leading event app in the UK used by most of the independent and underground event organisers. We have recreated the UX concept and then we have designed the interactions and the actual UI of the app. We have supported the developers over the course of the implementation.
Deliverables:
- Branding
- UX design
- UI design
- Iconography and illustration
- Styleguide
- Implementation support
UX design for In-car AI
The artificial intelligence system is used in cars to control the behaviour of several car components, based on the user's preferences. We have worked on the UX concept for the app: how it engages with users and how users can control the parameters and behaviour of the AI.
Deliverables:
- Concept design
- UX design
Mobile Fitness App UX
This is an innovative fitness app based on running sprints. The thinkng behing it is fairly complex, but the workout system is brilliant. We have transformed into a simple digital experience. We have worked side by side with the fitness experts to develop the logic and gamification that power the app.
Deliverables:
- User personas and flows
- Iterative prototyping and concept exploration
- MVP staging
- UX design
- UI design
Mobile Social Network
The social network is based around a mobile app where users exchange recommendations for anything. They request help and receive help from their circle of friends and their indirect connections, thus building an experience of trust.
Fund Discovery Platform
This is a web-platform where investment funds create profiles with their results. Investors can discover funds and track them, all leading up to a match between the fund managers and investors.
Vendor platform
Service providers create accounts on this platform and list their services, such as photography, entertainment, event services. The onboarding process depicted here takes the users through a set of questions and builds anticipation.
Digital Artwork for Game
The game runs on iPhones and iPads. The game features 24 fascinating worlds, some similar to ours, others completely out of this universe. It has been created by a small team of passionate developers and we have helped them with the artwork for the worlds.
Deliverables:
- Digital illustration
- World design
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User Research & UX Design for Web Clinic
“They do a great job of taking big picture business strategy and user behavior into account in all of their work.”
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the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I am a project manager at IDEXX Labs. We are the leading supplier of lab testing analysis software and diagnostics systems for veterinary practices in the US and Europe.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
They helped us to run user research and UX design for our vet clinic management software. Some of our users have been on the platform for a decade, so the challenge was in making our product more user friendly to someone new without damaging your existing user base.
What was the scope of their involvement?
In the time that we worked with them, they handled two major things. Their first goal was to conduct thorough user research of both our existing and new customers. From there, they combined the findings into actionable items that would hopefully satisfy both groups.
Their team also provided UX design work based on their findings in order to implement the changes that we had determined would be beneficial to the program and its users as a whole.
What is the team composition?
I worked directly with a team of two researchers, two UX designers, and one project manager.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
When we first looked for a partner to help us with the project, we spoke to multiple agencies and ended up selecting Creative Navy for their experience with enterprise software design, particularly in the medical sector.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent a total of $160,000 over the course of our work together.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project lasted from August–December 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We were very pleased with the results of the project. We were initially expecting it to take 3–4 months to release the first UX changes because of how entangled all of our features are, but their team was able to turn around the first results in a little over 2 months.
Feedback from our users has been excellent as well. We prepared for a flood of incoming calls to our customer support center when the changes were rolled out, but it never came. Of the users who did get in touch with us, it was almost entirely to report being pleased with the changes that were implemented.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
They handled all of the progress on their end, which was really helpful for us because I didn’t have the time to micromanage their team. I received weekly updates, which they coordinated really well, but for the most part, they handled everything from coordinating international calls with customers to the actual implementation almost completely independently.
We had some initial meetings in person, but throughout the project, we primarily used Slack and Zoom to keep in touch. We found that the mix of remote and face-to-face communication helped to maintain consistent updates and keep everyone on the same page.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Our software is very complex, including multiple different user roles with very specialized needs, but they were able to come on board and understand what users wanted from the system in a very short time. They put together a strategy document for us that was not part of the scope but that they thought would help us move forward in the future, which we really appreciated. They do a great job of taking big picture business strategy and user behavior into account in all of their work.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I think we could have benefited from more brainstorming sessions with our team. They certainly got a lot of insight from their user research, but I did wonder if thinking through things with our team wouldn’t have been helpful too.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Every project is unique, but the most important first step is to be absolutely clear about what you want from them so that you can set clear priorities and objectives for the rest of the project.
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Digital Product UX/UI Design for SaaS Company
"Their grasping of concepts was amazing. They quickly understood our market and needs..."
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of a software company. We’re a reasonably small software provider of financial services systems We provide a SaaS platform for banks and finances across the world.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
We’re growing and looking into new marketplaces, and one of those led us to Creative Navy. They’re working with us to build a new product for the consumer space in cloud accounting products. They’re also helping us expand our current product sets.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They put together the whole wireframe and style guide, informing and consulting for us in the creation of our new product. Deliverables included UX design principles and UI components that we developed.
Initially, we had several weeks of workshops where we outlined what our product needed to do and what we liked from other systems we’d interacted with. Then, we gave them a broad brief and left them to it to come back with principles for us to consider. Then, they walked us high-fidelity wireframes, describing the internal conversations they had that led to these decisions. It was very informative for us.
Afterward, we went through a weekly call process. We’d provide feedback on screens they would share with us. Then, they’d refine the screens and create new ones. We went through this 3–4 months of nipping and tucking all the aspects of the system until we had a final result in Zeppelin. Once we confirmed everything, they put together the style guide and we started putting everything together into a complete frontend interface.
What is the team composition?
I think there were 3-4 people. I’m not entirely sure who was working behind the scenes, though. From a client-facing perspective, Dennis (Managing Partner, Creative Navy) was our main contact for talking through wireframes. Another resource joined him on calls and was well informed. They were probably the project lead under Dennis. We also had regular contact with an account manager.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
I’d brought on a new frontend developer in-house, and this project was his first task. He did some market research and found Creative Navy, along with a few other candidates. We put them through an interview process, and it was clear from the get-go that
We went through an interview process, clear from the get-go that there was synergy in how they approached design. They have a heavy psychological research background and brought that to computer interface designing. I also have a psychology background, so I was very interested.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent between £50,000–£70,000 ($64,300–$90,100 USD) with them.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from October 2018 until February 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’re in the launching phases, so, at this point, no, we don’t have any results. Regarding aesthetics though, the design is really clean—not noisy or busy at all. From a user perspective, you can see where you need to go and how to navigate the site. There’s not a lot of explanatory wording.
People aren’t going to jump out of their chair at amazing colors, but it’s not designed for that. It’s a processing system, and it looks good for what it is. It’s definitely a step up from our existing products in terms of fidelity and cleanliness.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
They set up a Slack channel, and we spoke almost daily for a while. We also had weekly roundup meetings that eventually turned into biweekly meetings.
It was evident at some points that our timescales were not aligned, which led to some delays. A few resulted from them pushing forward faster than we wanted to, as well as vice versa. Generally, everything was fine, though. Nothing was missed. They finished what we asked them to.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their grasping of concepts was amazing. They quickly understood our market and needs, and Dennis in particular had a strong hold of our problems, quickly coming up with solutions. I didn’t have to spoon-feed them anything. It took some people in our organization years to work some things out, but Dennis got it done quickly.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I would appreciate more visibility about what they’re doing behind the scenes so I could know what they’re up to a bit more. When you’re outsourcing things, you can’t say simply asks what’s going on. We’d go through periods of where a lot would happen, and then we wouldn’t know what was going on for a little bit, but then a lot would happen again. So, overall, visibility on what’s happening internally would be nice.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be really clear about what you want upfront, which is just a classic project issue. Have a lot of documentation about what you want. Additionally, make decisions and be decisive about what you want to do. Finally, if you’re going to pay for something, make use of it and give it the time it needs. Don’t get distracted.
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UI/UX Design for Project Management Tool
"They were able to understand a complex tool in a short time, and then think creatively about it."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am a product director at a company that offers a project management and presentation tool for complex projects. Our tool enables stakeholders to see aggregated data on the project progress, across all issues that are being tracked.
For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Navy?
We have developed a beta and signed up more than 100 customers. The UX we have designed for the beta was a good starting point but it proved to be too complex for most users. They all loved the features, but scaling with the UX would have been impossible. We hired Creative Navy to propose a set of user experience design concepts that would help us solve the most important usability concerns.
What were your goals for this project?
The objective was to create a library of design patterns and a design logic that we can roll out gradually.
How did you select this vendor?
We chose them based on conversations with multiple other agencies and we really liked their flexible approach.
Describe the project in detail.
Creative Navy proposed potential design solutions for all the interactions we had listed. They created designs to show what the new interface could look like if we were to choose one solution or the other. We gave them input and asked questions, upon which they adapted the design to fit our needs.
What was the team composition?
We worked with two designers from their side and had a steering committee on our end, made of myself, the CTO and two developers.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We were able to implement several of their design solutions in the months after the project. We received good feedback from the customers, the usability issues were at least mitigated if not solved. The library of ideas they supplied us with are still useful to us and we will keep them for the future when we will be able to make more changes to the platform.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Creative Navy were very quick to catch on. They did their own introduction to our software by setting up test projects. We then had a briefing session where they asked questions and we explained the intent behind certain features. Most of the work they did after that was independent, we just provided occasional input.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Our tool is very complex and unusual - you have to use it for a while to understand how it can add value. They were able to understand a complex tool in a short time, and then think creatively about it.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It was a good project, it was a shame we were not able to bring them on for longer.
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App Design for Car Company
"It felt like we've been working with them for a long time."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I work at Mazda Motors Europe and I am a project manager. Obviously we are in the automotive industry and I deal with the intersection between our IT and Marketing.
For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Navy?
We had them work on a mobile application to be used for our marketing, to present our offers and latest car concepts in an engaging way.
What were your goals for this project?
The point of the project was to create some design ideas that would enable us to validate an approach and create specifications for the development aspect of the project.
How did you select this vendor?
We reached out to agencies in Europe with a proven track record in automotive and then they submitted respones to the RFP. The selection was made by a committee of 3, representing marketing, IT and acquisitions.
Describe the project in detail.
Creative Navy did 3 sprints for us, each with a separate design concept. The project was intense, because we had to participate almost daily in sessions with them, but the goal was to get everything done in 3 weeks. They provided the structure for the sessions and involved us in workshops to provide input and feedback.
What was the team composition?
Two of us participated in their sessions and at the end of the week we had more stakeholders review the outcome of each week. From their side, they had a team of 4, with a PM and 3 design specialists.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
One of the 3 concepts was a weird experiment at best, but the other two were very relevant and we're using both to figure out what we can build with a reasonable budget. We were pleased that we had two good concepts, when we started we were hoping to get one and were fearful that none would be ok.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
I liked that they used all sorts of tools, but ultimately adapted to our needs and didn't force us to use the tools. This was important because the duration was short and we were very busy so we would not have time to study a new tool.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
It was great to work with people who have a lot of experience and I really felt that this made a difference. It was both the little things, like being always prepared and more profound things like understanding the market and nuances or our capabilities. It felt like we've been working with them for a long time.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It was good given the short duration of the project, I can't wish for more.
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App Design for Automotive Tech Manufacturer
"We were impressed with how quickly they were able to understand the complexity of our product."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We manufacture passenger information systems for public transports. Our customers are in Europe, Asia and the United States. We have been in existence for 30 years.
For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Navy?
We hired Creative Navy to design a new user experience for our display controller which is used by bus drivers to configure the displays and for the performance of maintenance. We changed to a new display type for the controller so we needed a comprehensive user experience including the graphics.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted a user interface that is easy to use by anyone, regardless of location, familiarity with IT or language.
How did you select this vendor?
We reviewed 5 companies and selected them based on the proposals they submitted.
Describe the project in detail.
Creative Navy have performed research and collected the requirements for the interface. They have used the previous software versions and input from our team to document all the details and then they created a UX wireframe prototype in a few weeks. Ultimately they used this prototype to get feedback from users and to improve it until the delivery of the graphics.
What was the team composition?
We spoke to the project manager only, but the team was made up of multiple designers.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We received very good feedback from our customers, they were impressed with the contemporary design and the ease of use.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
it was easy for us to work with them, we had only one point of contact and they were very independent. We provided input every now and then and towards the end of the assignment they organised 2-3 sessions with our developers to fine tune the delivery for development using Crank.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
We were impressed with how quickly they were able to understand the complexity of our product. they were able to organise it into a more straight forward system.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It was a good experience
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UI Design for Financial Product Software Company
“Their ability as designers to bring the concept to life has been impressive.”
the reviewer
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the SVP of operations for Bofin, a technology platform that connects financial institutions and service providers with end users for financial products. We offer bank accounts in the UK to non-residents.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
We were facing challenges with the UI/UX design of the platform, so we were looking to make things simpler. We needed to onboard users and give them easy access to its functionalities so that they would keep coming back.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They created some UI designs for us, after being given a brief to help with the existing beta. The focus was on improving the existing experience and functionalities, adding new screens to replace ones that were quite rigid and uneasy on the eye. Their new designs reflected new functionalities that we were introducing at the time. They’re still the design arm of our organization.
What is the team composition?
I was in touch with Dennis (CEO, Creative Navy), who assigned a dedicated designer, a project manager, and an account manager. I dealt with the account manager from a commercial perspective on a day-to-day basis.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
We were looking for an expert to come in and improve our existing app. We came across three vendors through internet searches, one of which was Creative Navy. We liked how they thought about the problem and what they proposed for that proof of concept.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with Creative Navy in September 2018, and the collaboration is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’re quite impressed with their work, as they’re committed to understanding what we were trying to solve. They have a good design understanding of the platform now and have expertise in different environments, including iOS and Android.
They’ve also been instrumental in suggesting process improvements, on at least two occasions. I really appreciate that proactive approach, and I feel it’s helped them gain our trust. We need subject-matter expertise from a design perspective, but we also need a trustworthy partner that wants to improve the product.
We had a different design methodology, and we work in an agile environment, with an offshore development team and product director. Creative Navy has really understood how to make the best of it, coordinating the times and meetings with regularity. As the project progressed, things have improved and become less scattered; introducing processes for addressing any prior concerns.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
We were in communication with different team members almost every day, depending on the need. They’ve been quite adaptable in their ways of working and have made themselves available for meetings at different times. That’s really important for project delivery, and it demonstrates to me that they’re focused on the end goal of producing good designs.
I also appreciate that they treat it as an iterative process, continually improving, making suggestions, visiting our offices, and taking time talk to me generally. We have to make releases at certain times and get certain functionalities in place, so they’ve had to be adaptable.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their understanding of the platform, which is quite complex, is excellent. Their ability as designers to bring the concept to life has been impressive. They accelerated their learning, bringing the gained logic into the designs. It’s not just about colors and fonts, but about functionalities and what we’re trying to achieve.
Are there any areas they could improve?
More time and creative freedom on their side would help them make more design improvements. Although it’s impressive that they’ve understood our platform, it’s also a tricky one. A breadth of similar platform analysis could help in the future.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Ensure they are given the big picture from the word go, and the chemistry between both parties will flourish a lot quicker. There needs to be a bigger-picture understanding. I would recommend that anyone starting a project with them invest time in that and give them access to everything.
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UX/ UI Design for Web Platform
“They were really professional and have great design skills.”
the reviewer
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of Mezzoport, a platform that helps with event organization.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
We had a quite comprehensive backend built without a lot of features, and we didn’t have any UX/UI. We needed someone to create the UX/UI for the MVP.
What was the scope of their involvement?
First, we briefed them, and they came back with a few designs. We gave our feedback and then it was all implementation. The whole process took about four weeks: One week for the initial exploration, two weeks for the UI; then they delivered the style guide in the last week.
What is the team composition?
Our main point of contact was the project manager, and he led the team.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
They were recommended to us.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent £25,000 (approximately $33,000 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together September–October 2018.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
They do really good quality work. It was a very high-quality design for both the UI and UX. Choosing a high-rated agency such as them helped us a lot—it’s not easy for on startup budget, but it was worth it during the fundraising process. We got investments because of that good UX.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
Project management was flawless. They were really professional and had great design skills. It was smooth sailing and no drama. I felt safe with them. We were in contact twice a week.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They delivered as promised. They got started really quickly, and we couldn’t be happier with the timing.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, it was perfect.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have confidence in them and let them do their job. It helps to know what you want, but they can help you draft and refine when you aren’t sure.
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User Experience Design for Customer User Area
“I appreciated that they pushed us for feedback and answers, which prevented us from having any delays.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the project manager at ENGIE, one of the largest energy companies in Europe.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
We wanted to update our customer portal’s UX to allow users to operate certain functions on their own. By adding accessible self-service features, we hoped to reduce the time our help desk spent giving technical support.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We engaged Creative Navy to develop a UX design for our customer portal. They initially established the concept and design, working closely with several internal departments to gather all feature changes and customer journey cases. Since there were so many teams involved, they had to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across our IT, marketing, and strategy departments.
Once they came up with the concept, Creative Navy built upon our portal’s general architecture to prepare for implementation. They created the individual user flows, which we validated with each team, and then implemented their UX designs. Finally, they worked with our IT department to integrate all of our systems into the portal.
What is the team composition?
I mostly kept in touch with the project manager, but they also had a research team, strategy team, UX team, developers, and more.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
They responded to our pitch.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from December 2017–March 2018.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We were very satisfied working with Creative Navy. They had great customer service, and the team remained flexible as we faced challenges throughout the process. Although we had a strict schedule, they were able to implement numerous requirements while meeting our deadlines.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
They managed the project well. We stayed in contact often via phone and Skype, but there were times when we didn’t communicate much because we were waiting for our internal departments to validate their work. In those cases, Creative Navy pushed us to get the necessary information and kept us on track.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Besides their flexibility, I was impressed with how reliable they were. The team delivered the project quickly, kept to the budget, and responded eagerly to our requests. I appreciated that they pushed us for feedback and answers, which prevented us from having any delays.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, not that I can recall. They were a good partner, and we hope to use them again in future projects.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Contact them because they are very good.
the project
UI Design for Drone Controller for Drone Startup
“We organized the relationship in a way that made them feel like a part of our internal team.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the product manager of an IoT startup. We manufacture drones for high-demand applications, specifically for unfriendly weather conditions or turbulence.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
We’re experienced in both hardware and software development, so we build a touch-activated custom controller for our drones. We needed an outside vendor to put together the tool’s UI design.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We shared a collection of models with Creative Navy, and they put together several options for the UI’s architecture. They assembled layouts for the tool’s settings and more general controls. Using those concepts, Creative Navy created a few prototypes. Our internal team tested the different variations; then we conducted external trials. We chose a winning prototype, and the Creative Navy team built out the design. Then, our development team integrated it into our codebase.
What is the team composition?
We worked with a project manager and a UX designer. There was a visual designer at some point, but we only communicated directly with our two core teammates.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
Our investor had previously worked with them and referred us based on that positive experience. We considered a few other vendors but ultimately chose Creative Navy because I trusted my colleague.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent a total of about €37,000 ($42,432 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked on this project from September–December 2017.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve tested the interface with multiple users, and we’ve received unanimously positive feedback. Thanks to Creative Navy’s intuitive design, we don’t have to train customers to use the controller.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
It didn’t feel like a formal engagement at all. We organized the relationship in a way that made them feel like a part of our internal team. It was a close, transparent partnership.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They offer a well-rounded set of services. Throughout the engagement, they were highly professional and made sure the workflow ran smoothly. There were minimal delays—even when we were exploring new concepts of different approaches. Everything they did had a purpose.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I can’t name anything specific. They weren’t that familiar with drone technology at the beginning of the partnership, but they made a noticeable effort to learn as the worked.
Any advice for potential customers?
Every project is different, so I don’t have any specific tips for future clients. With that said, our experience was well worth our money.
the project
WordPress Website Redesign & UI/UX Work for University
"They took on all our feedback and used their knowledge and experience to build a cohesive interface."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a senior researcher at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a private medical school.
What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Navy?
The way we present ourselves online has to be state of the art because we engage with such a large audience, bringing in students from around the world. Students found our website boring and dull, so we needed to redesign it. The site also serves as an interface for our staff, and that section needed to be refurbished as well.
What was the scope of their involvement?
After we agreed on the project, we handed our focus group research over to them. They took a few weeks to think about everything and divide the project into packages and chapters. After creating prototypes for each of these packages, they presented their designs in weekly meetings, which gave us a couple of days to discuss what we liked and what we wanted to change.
What is the team composition?
We worked directly with an assigned project manager.
How did you come to work with Creative Navy?
We did a focus group and analysis from our side and sent a few RFPs to potential providers. We received quotes from multiple companies and decided to go with Creative Navy.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent £65,000 ($84,300 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from March until August 2018.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The process went well, and our team was happy with the designs. From what I’ve heard, the new generation of students is quite happy to see what we provide them. Students who used the old website find this one to be much more user-friendly. They like the fonts and the colors and think the site's much more pleasant and easy to navigate.
How did Creative Navy perform from a project management standpoint?
We had weekly meetings in the beginning, which moved to every two weeks after we agreed on the main design. They were responsive via email between those meetings.
We enjoyed always talking to the same person (the project manager) and only having one person send us materials. It made the whole process run well. We had about a week to sign off on every part of the project, so we felt like our feedback was being taken into account.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They’re patient and able to work with people from academia who are stubborn and conservative. We didn’t express what we wanted too clearly, but they figured it out and translated the requests of a slow-moving institution into something progressive and user-friendly.
They designed our site with the colors, fonts, and layouts we wanted. We particularly enjoy the color red and wanted to incorporate it across all the different packages. They found this somewhat difficult, but we were quite inflexible about it. They took on all our feedback and used their knowledge and experience to build a cohesive interface.
Are there any areas they could improve?
We were tied to our budget limit, but it would’ve been nice to choose between multiple versions of the same layout. In the end, we managed to work with what they gave us.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Just work with them. They’re capable of integrating the feedback you give them, and they have an innovative way of designing user-friendly layouts that are accessible to a wide range of clients and visitors.
The UX/UI design and user flow improvements implemented by the Creative Navy team have significantly boosted usability of the target product and enabled their client to maintain the functions that their legacy users are accustomed to. They were professional and communicative throughout the project.