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It’s time for experience transformation.

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.

  • Min project size
    $50,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $300+ / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    Roswell, GA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2022

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    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.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $10,000 - $49,999 based on 7 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.7
    • Quality 4.8
    • Schedule 4.5
    • Cost 4.6
    • Willing to Refer 4.8

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    Review Highlights

    • 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.

    • Positive Impact on Business

      Sharpen's work had a positive impact on clients' businesses, including increased user adoption, improved customer experiences, and recognition through industry awards.

    • Areas for Improvement: Budget Management

      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.

    • Innovative Prototyping Process

      Sharpen's innovative prototyping process, particularly their 'Unicorn Rescue' product, was highly effective in quickly turning concepts into high-fidelity prototypes, securing additional funding for clients.

    • 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.

    • Attention to Detail

      Sharpen's meticulous attention to detail was frequently mentioned as a standout quality, ensuring that all aspects of the project were carefully considered and executed.

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    UI/UX Design for Advertising Agency

    • UX/UI Design
    • Confidential
    • Apr. - Aug. 2023
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "JD and Michelle were very responsive and delivered everything we requested within the project timelines."

    Executive VP, Laughlin Constable
    Alex Helfers
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Sharpen designed the UI/UX of a website for an advertising agency. They developed wireframes and created eight UX templates for the client.

    Creative Design Services for Marketing Analytics Firm

    • Architectural Design Graphic Design Product Design
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Apr. - June 2023
    4.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.5

    "We worked together as a team and did everything possible to get through the project."

    Client Engagement Lead, Block + Tackle
    Karina Hausafus
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A marketing analytics firm hired Sharpen for their creative design services. The team was tasked with updating the client's pitch and Playbook decks that outline the client's product requirements.

    Data Visualization Tool for Telecommunications Company

    • Custom Software Development UX/UI Design Web Development
    • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
    • Sep. 2018 - Jan. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They listened very well and always came back with really good recommendations and solutions.”

    FormerManager, Telecommunications Company
    Anonymous
    • Telecommunications
    • Atlanta, Texas
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Sharpen designed and developed a data visualization tool for a telecommunications company. They created a dashboard that structures consumer feedback data. The team used design tools such as Adobe Illustrator.

    Template Design for SaaS Solution Company

    • Content Marketing
    • Less than $10,000
    • Aug. - Sep. 2022
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Sharpen was mostly available and delivered on time."

    Director of Brand Marketing, Conga
    Emily Horton
    • Software
    • Broomfield, Colorado
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A SaaS solution company hired Sharpen to iterate several template designs for keynote presentations with PowerPoint compatibility. The team also provided content development and editing.

    Rebranding for an Events Company

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • June 2018 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “I appreciate their willingness to look outside themselves and find suitable solutions.”

    Former Employee, Next Page Events
    Ian Anthony
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Cartersville, Georgia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Sharpen (formerly J+E) led an annual rebranding initiative. They created marketing materials to support a sales convention and a subsequent advertising campaign. Their efforts include digital and print design.

    Web Redesign for Marketing Agency

    • UX/UI Design
    • Confidential
    • Aug. - Oct. 2018
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    3.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They moved our website into the modern age."

    Director, Consumer Experience, Moxie
    Markham Butler
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Sharpen (formerly J+E) redesigned a website. The team added features and created a mobile-responsive design to support the larger branding effort.

    Presentation Design for Creative Studio

    • Other Design
    • Less than $10,000
    • Sep. - Jan. 2018
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    “Their creativity is unique, and they bring new assets to the table that other vendors don’t.”

    Creative Producer, Studionow
    Alex Gangi
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Sharpen (formerly J+E) completed a PowerPoint deck for a third-party client within a very short turnaround time. They originated 3D designs and added point-of-sale and quick-serve retailer assets.

    Video Production for Food and Nutrition Non-Profit

    • Video Production
    • Confidential
    • Feb. 2017 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "There's a lot of one on one attention provided by MaxMedia, and I think they're darn near perfect."

    Director of Cooking Matters, Open Hand Atlanta
    Tammy Reasoner
    • Nonprofit
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Sharpen (formerly J+E) managed pre- and postproduction for a series of videos created by a food and nutrition non-profit. Project elements included storyboarding, film location management, and script re-writing.

    Design for Broadcast Media Company

    • Other Design
    • Confidential
    • Dec. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The quality of their work is top-notch. I couldn't ask for anything better."

    Marketing Manager, Broadcast Media Company
    Anonymous
    • Media
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Sharpen (formerly J+E) design collateral – pictorials, diagrams, and maps – for the broadcast industry, presenting data transfers across the network.

    Product Development for Company Incubator

    • Mobile App Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • May - Nov. 2017
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They were able to go from concept to prototype in five days, which speaks for itself.”

    Founder, Block + Tackle and Post-Office Co-Working
    Michele Grant
    • Consulting
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Sharpen (formerly J+E) helped refine a business model through target marketing and user research, and then built a high-fidelity prototype of a web-based application. They also created a packet for internal developers.

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