We're a user experience consultancy specializing in brain change, aging, and care. We partner with product teams building for older adults, care partners, and the professionals who support them.
Every part of life gets more complicated as abilities change. Attention, memory, emotional load, and trust all shape whether someone adopts your product. Our senior product designers and user researchers bring real users into the process so your team builds on evidence.
USER EXPERIENCE INSIGHT
Experience Audit: a structured review of your flows, structure, accessibility, and content through a cognitive lens.
Generative Research: real routines, workarounds, and emotional drivers, surfaced before you commit to features.
Usability Testing: your product or prototype tested with users who reflect the range of abilities you serve.
Competitive Research: where the landscape adds complexity, and where you can stand apart.
WE ALSO DO UX and UI design, product management, design strategy, design systems, rapid prototyping, and accessibility work.
PART OF THE ECOSYSTEM Slide UX is a vetted member of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. We're also proud hosts of the Designing for Dignity podcast.
CLIENT WORK We have the receipts! A digital home for the familial Alzheimer's community. A rare disease nonprofit that raised $90K in seven months. A senior care referral service. An in-home care marketplace. A legacy planning app built from zero to prototype in three weeks. A companion app for a brain health wearable.
RECOGNIZED WORK Our redesign for Motion Industries earned a Baymard Institute award, measured against one of the strictest usability benchmarks in the field.
THIS FOCUS IS PERSONAL Sliders have their own family stories about brain change. Some have been caregivers. Some are facing genes that cause Alzheimer's.
Family-owned, majority woman-owned, and owner-operated, with a fully U.S.-based team.
UX/UI DesignUX StrategyUsability TestingUser Research
Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$5,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.7
/5
What Clients Have Said
Slide UX offers competitive pricing with projects ranging from $10,000 to over $900,000, depending on scope. Clients report high value for cost, emphasizing effective communication and flexibility throughout project management, resulting in successful outcomes and positive user experiences.
Slide UX has successfully delivered projects across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, technology, and non-profit sectors. Their adaptability and understanding of different market needs are frequently highlighted by clients.
Collaborative and Client-Centric Approach
Slide UX is recognized for their collaborative approach, working closely with clients to understand their needs and incorporating feedback throughout the design process. This partnership model has resulted in successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction.
Strong Expertise in UX/UI Design
Slide UX is frequently praised for their expertise in UX/UI design, delivering intuitive and aesthetically pleasing designs that enhance user experience. Clients from various industries, including healthcare, technology, and education, have noted their ability to transform complex requirements into user-friendly designs.
High Client Satisfaction and Retention
Clients express high satisfaction with Slide UX's services, often leading to long-term partnerships and repeat engagements. Their ability to deliver on promises and exceed expectations has built strong client relationships.
Responsive and Professional Team
Slide UX's team is praised for their professionalism and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their availability and willingness to address concerns promptly, which fosters trust and smooth project execution.
Challenges with Specific Client Needs
Occasionally, Slide UX has faced challenges in fully aligning with specific client needs, particularly when unique requirements were not communicated clearly from the outset. Ensuring clear initial communication could enhance project outcomes.
"It was very clear that they weren't just designers--they were UX experts."
Apr 14, 2016
Senior Director, Utilities Analytics Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Phoenix, Arizona
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Slide UX completed a redesign of the client's outdated SaaS site. They were involved in information architecture, wireframe construction, design, and functionality.
The project is currently on standby, but the client has been extremely pleased with the partnership so far. Slide UX took time to understand the client's industry, and has remained flexible and accomodating.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your organization.
I work for a water analytics company. We process big data for small water utilities providers around the United States.
What is your position?
I am the senior director of product marketing.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What business challenge were you trying to address with Slide UX?
Our hallmark product has a user interface that was pretty old school. We needed a huge redesign that included an intuitive, easy-to-use, and well-thought-out interface.
SOLUTION
Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.
Slide UX did a ground-up redesign of our next generation of software as a service. They began working with information architecture and then moved on to building a basic wireframe. From there, they started adding design elements and packed in a lot of functionality. There was so much personnel change and growth while Slide UX was working with us, but they were incredibly flexible and accommodating and felt like an extension of our team.
How did you come to work with Slide UX?
The decision was made above my boss and me, but my guess is that they were recommended to us since we have an office in Austin.
Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?
The cost falls between $50,000 and $200,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The engagement is on pause. Slide UX did exactly what was needed at the time, but we are evaluating our budget because there are many moving pieces.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
How did Slide UX perform from a project management standpoint?
Excellent. I've worked with many agencies in the past that agree to a specific statement of work and don't deviate from it. I was impressed with Slide UX because they were super flexible and accommodating as things shifted within our company. I always go back to how understanding they were given the extraordinarily high-change environment.
What distinguishes Slide UX from other providers?
It was very clear that they weren't just designers – they were UX [user experience] experts. They constantly thought about the usability perspective and they were incredibly easy to work with. One of the things that stood out to me was their professionalism. At our last meeting, instead of giving us a sales pitch, they understood that it was not the time. They let us know that they enjoyed working with us, and they were excited to talk to us in the future.
They also took the time to understand the water industry and the data they were dealing with. They asked a ton of questions in order to create a functional, good-looking product.
Is there anything Slide UX could have improved or done differently?
I was impressed with them. They could have been a lot meaner to me about not staying on top of the project, but they were sympathetic to the situation and remained positive the entire time. For a company that needs guidance during high-change situations, I think we were fortunate to work with Slide UX.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
"I think they did a great job with the original scope and the changes we asked of them. Everything was very fair and well thought out."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Product Strategy & Planning for Healthcare Platform
Product DesignUX/UI Design
Usability TestingUser ResearchUX Strategy
Confidential
May 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
''They're extremely communicative and do great work.''
Oct 12, 2023
Teammate, KindHealth
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Austin, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A healthcare platform has hired Slide UX for product strategy and planning. The team has created a roadmap with workflows, user testing, and the integration of an engineering team to create a solid product.
The client has been pleased with Slide UX's services and ability to exceed their expectations. Slide UX delivers quality work in a timely and professional manner. The client also praises the team's professionalism and communication.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am a teammate of KindHealth
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
KindHealth is an AI platform that helps people make smarter decisions about their healthcare that maximizes their financial gains and minimizes their risks by guiding them to the best insurance portfolio, navigating price transparency and plan benefits.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slide UX to accomplish?
Ideation
Product strategy
Product planning
SOLUTION
How did you find Slide UX?
Referral
Why did you select Slide UX over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Slide UX were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Has been integral to high level product strategy and roadmap planning, has designed workflows and captured product requirements, has integrated with the engineering team to keep task/epics/stories on track, has performed user testing and research, has worked closely with the design team to communicated requirements and to ideate on the design.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, this has been fantastic
What was your primary form of communication with Slide UX?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Such a high level of professionalism and quality of their deliverables which has exceeded expectations. They're extremely communicative and do great work.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Slide UX could have done differently?
none
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Expert UX for Brain Change, Aging, and Care
We're a user experience consultancy specializing in brain change, aging, and care. We partner with founders, product teams, and MarCom leaders building for older adults, care partners, and the professionals who support them. Based in Austin, TX, in business since 2012, with a US-based team of senior product designers and user researchers.
Small
and up
$1,100
/month
Package: Founder UX Advisory
Best For: Founders in AgeTech, brain change, and care who need senior UX judgment before they need a full design team
Team: Principal Consultants
Limits: Max 10 Hours per Week
Discovery Workshop
Medium
and up
$8,360
/month
Package: UI Design Retainer
Best For: Product leaders who know their direction and need consistent, accessible interface design to deliver
Team: UI Designers
Limits: UI Design Only
Discovery Workshop
Large
and up
$9,680
/month
Package: Strategic Product UX Partnership
Best For: Teams who need research and UX strategy alongside design, with real users in the process
Team: UI Strategy Leads with UI Designers
Limits: None
Discovery Workshop
Features
Small
$1,100
/mo
Medium
$8,360
/mo
Large
$9,680
/mo
Package
Founder UX Advisory
UI Design Retainer
Strategic Product UX Partnership
Best For
Founders in AgeTech, brain change, and care who need senior UX judgment before they need a full design team
Product leaders who know their direction and need consistent, accessible interface design to deliver
Teams who need research and UX strategy alongside design, with real users in the process
Team
Principal Consultants
UI Designers
UI Strategy Leads with UI Designers
Limits
Max 10 Hours per Week
UI Design Only
None
Discovery Workshop
Weekly Meetings & Project Management
Expert Review
When Applicable
None
When Applicable
Competitive Analysis
When Applicable
None
When Applicable
Generative User Research
–
–
Product or User Flow Mapping
–
Greyscale Wireframes
–
Design Concepts
–
UI Design
–
Prototype
–
Usability Testing
–
–
Style Guide or Design System
–
Small
$1,100
/mo
Package
Founder UX Advisory
Best For
Founders in AgeTech, brain change, and care who need senior UX judgment before they need a full design team
Team
Principal Consultants
Limits
Max 10 Hours per Week
Discovery Workshop
Weekly Meetings & Project Management
Expert Review
When Applicable
Competitive Analysis
When Applicable
Generative User Research
Product or User Flow Mapping
Greyscale Wireframes
–
Design Concepts
–
UI Design
–
Prototype
–
Usability Testing
–
Style Guide or Design System
–
Medium
$8,360
/mo
Package
UI Design Retainer
Best For
Product leaders who know their direction and need consistent, accessible interface design to deliver
Team
UI Designers
Limits
UI Design Only
Discovery Workshop
Weekly Meetings & Project Management
Expert Review
None
Competitive Analysis
None
Generative User Research
–
Product or User Flow Mapping
–
Greyscale Wireframes
Design Concepts
UI Design
Prototype
Usability Testing
–
Style Guide or Design System
Large
$9,680
/mo
Package
Strategic Product UX Partnership
Best For
Teams who need research and UX strategy alongside design, with real users in the process
Team
UI Strategy Leads with UI Designers
Limits
None
Discovery Workshop
Weekly Meetings & Project Management
Expert Review
When Applicable
Competitive Analysis
When Applicable
Generative User Research
–
Product or User Flow Mapping
Greyscale Wireframes
Design Concepts
UI Design
Prototype
Usability Testing
Style Guide or Design System
Our Story
Good design protects dignity along the journey of aging. That conviction drives everything we build.
Since 2012 we've helped over 200 brands deliver products people can actually use, earning 4.9 stars across 72 verified reviews. As vetted members of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, we're embedded in the ecosystem changing what aging looks like.
Consultative. Resourceful. Proactive. Optimistic. Those are our values, and they're why clients say meeting with us is a highlight of their week.
Meet the Team
Erin YoungPartner and Co-founder
Erin founded Slide UX in 2012 after building a freelance UX and information architecture practice. She serves on the board of a nonprofit supporting families affected by early onset Alzheimer's and hosts the Designing for Dignity podcast.
Brant YoungPartner and Co-founder
Brant co-founded Slide UX with Erin in 2012 after the two met at National Instruments. He focuses on the operations and business strategy that keep engagements well resourced and predictable for clients.
Megan BakerPartner
Megan leads client engagements as Senior Managing Director. Clients consistently name her project management as a reason they come back: clear scope, weekly updates, and no surprises on timeline or budget.
Jordan AlsopPartner
Jordan is Director of Operations, responsible for how projects are staffed, scheduled, and reported. He is the reason clients always know where things stand.
Tom DruganPartner
Tom is a Principal Consultant at Slide UX, working directly with product leaders on UX strategy, research, and design. He brings senior judgment to the hardest questions on a project, from product-market fit to the details of a single flow.
What Sets Us Apart
We have lived this
Sliders have their own family stories about brain change. Some have been caregivers. Some are facing the genes that cause the disease. We came to this focus as people who have navigated fragmented systems and watched well-meaning products make hard days harder.
Embedded in the AgeTech ecosystem
Slide UX is a vetted member of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, a global network of innovators, investors, and industry leaders working to make aging easier. That gives our clients a partner with a front-row seat to what is coming in this market.
Clients rave about us
Creative people can be messy - but we're anything but. Our reviews cite our strong project management. Clear scope, weekly updates, prompt invoicing, and a dedicated lead with direct access to the team doing the work. Clients tell us they always know where things stand.
Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Slide UX is a legally registered business, has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 72 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
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