Research-led UI/UX design, tested with real users before a single line of code is written. Design systems your developers can actually implement.
The mockups look beautiful in Figma. The stakeholders approve them in a meeting. Then real users struggle to complete basic tasks. Nobody tested the flows before development started, so problems are discovered in code where they cost ten times more to fix.
The design file has no interaction specs. The responsive behaviour is undefined. Edge states are missing. Your developers spend half their time making assumptions, and the result looks nothing like the design. Both sides blame each other. Neither is wrong.
No design system. No shared tokens. No consistent spacing. Every page is designed from scratch, so the product feels like five different apps stitched together. Users notice the inconsistency even if they cannot articulate it. Your brand credibility drops with every screen.
We design products that work for real users because we test before we build and hand off with clarity, not ambiguity.
See what you get →Every design engagement includes the same core package. No deliverables hidden behind tiers. No surprises on what is included.
Every screen, every state, every breakpoint. Organised, annotated, and ready for development.
Reusable design system components with spacing tokens, colour variables, and typography rules your developers can map directly to code.
Competitor analysis, user interviews, and journey mapping documented with actionable insights.
Findings from testing with real users. What worked, what did not, and what we changed as a result.
Animations, transitions, and micro-interactions documented with exact values for your development team.
Annotated designs, responsive breakpoints, and implementation notes. Your engineering team inherits clarity.
If any of these describe you, we will tell you on the first call rather than waste your time or ours.
Founder at Seconddate
Foundry 5 really impressed me with their work on my AI-powered dating app. They nailed the UI/UX, starting with core app screens and then translating that vision to the web. The React site they built is sleek and polished - exactly what I was hoping for. What I appreciated most was their thoughtful approach and how easy they were to work with. They got the job done without needing me to micromanage.
CEO at StreaksAI
Foundry 5 surpassed all expectations in delivering our web development product swiftly and flawlessly. Their speed and eye for detail, especially under tight time constraints, showcase their commitment to excellence.
CEO, Xcelsior Capital
Working with Foundry 5 has been a great experience from start to finish. They seamlessly translated our vision into a website that not only showcases our brand and operations but also enhances our online presence as an investor in natural resources. Nothing was too much for them and they always put the client first.
CEO of Ove
Working with Foundry 5 to create the Ove app has been an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism, work ethic, and willingness to always go the extra mile has really impressed me. I would recommend them to anyone.
Loom Founder
Foundry 5 have gone above and beyond to bring my vision of Loom to life. Not only this, but they continue to be an integral part of our team. They are lovely people to work with, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a software partner. Particularly for non-technical tech founders (like me!) who need to ensure that their business is in safe hands.
Chief Product Officer Gather
The team has been instrumental in driving both the design and development of Gather, pairing a proactive, highly responsive workflow with the technical depth needed to handle our platform's complexity. Their partnership continues to move the product forward in a reliable and impactful way.
| Feature | Foundry 5 | Freelancer | In-house |
|---|---|---|---|
| User research before visual design | |||
| Usability testing with real users | |||
| Complete design system delivered | |||
| Developer-ready handoff package | |||
| Interaction and animation specs | |||
| Responsive breakpoints defined | |||
| Full Figma file ownership | |||
| Available during development for questions |
We scope the design engagement, agree a price, and stick to it. No surprise invoices. No scope creep charges. If something changes, we talk about it before it costs you anything. You get a written scope before design starts.
For ongoing design work or products where requirements are evolving. You reprioritise at the start of each sprint. Pay for what gets designed, adjust as your product learns.
Anything else? Just book a call. We'd rather talk than write another FAQ entry.
✓Risk-free first project · Full refund if you’re not satisfied
We do both. Most of our design work leads directly into development with the same team. The handoff is seamless because the people who designed it are the same people who build it. If you only need design, that works too. We will make sure whoever builds it has everything they need.
A focused design sprint for a specific feature or flow takes two to three weeks. A full product design from research through to handoff runs four to eight weeks depending on complexity. We scope tightly before we start.
Both. Every UX design engagement starts with research: user interviews, competitor analysis, and journey mapping. We do not design screens based on assumptions. The research is what makes the visual design work.
Yes. We start with a UX audit of your current product, identify the problems, test with users to confirm, and then redesign with evidence. We do not redesign for the sake of it. Every change is justified.
A complete Figma file with every screen, state, and breakpoint. A component library with design tokens. Usability test findings. Interaction specifications. And annotated handoff documentation for your developers.
Absolutely. We work within your brand system and extend it for digital. If your brand guidelines need updating for product design, we will tell you what is missing and can help fill the gaps.
We present design work in structured review sessions with clear context on the decisions made. Feedback is incorporated in focused revision rounds. We do not do unlimited revisions, but we do make sure the design is right before anyone calls it done.
Tell us what you are building and where the UX gaps are. We will show you what research-led UI/UX design looks like in practice.
✓Risk-free first project · Full refund if you’re not satisfied
