UI&UX design that turns SaaS startups into unicorns

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We are Contrast, a design studio specialized in helping early-stage startups and scaleups design interfaces users love.

"Contrast had an incredible design eye, and all the UI screens designed were beautiful."

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Sarosh Mawani
Product Manager @ Invisibly
Experience? Plenty.

10+ years

We helped raise over

$25 mil. in funding

Customers rate us

5.0 on Clutch

Execution? Fast.
Design? World-class.
Value-add? Max.

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Web Apps
iOS & Android Apps
Design Systems
Information Architecture
Interaction Design
Rapid Prototyping
and more...

A one-stop shop to get all UI&UX design services your startup needs to get to the next level

Why work with us?
Many reasons. Here are some.

  1. 01
    Masters of early-stage UI/UX design
    Our bread and butter is design for startups, but especially UI&UX design. We've designed 0-1 on dozens of projects for fintech, HR, productivity, IoT, and other industries. We've developed a way to move fast without breaking things.
  2. 02
    Constantly-collaborative and fast-moving
    Clients tell us all the time about their experiences with traditional agencies who take a brief, disappear for 2-4 weeks, and then come back with a finished project that's often off the mark. That's not our style. We work in 2-3  day iteration cycles and weekly check-ins, acting like an extension of your in-house team.
  3. 03
    We deliver future-proofed work
    Great design isn't just for today; it lays the groundwork for future growth. We consider long-term factors from the start, ensuring our work supports your product and team as they expand. Our design legacy will your team have the clarity needed to hit the ground running.
  4. 04
    We're a true thought partner, not just a pixel-pusher
    We don’t just execute—we challenge ideas, refine strategies, and help shape your product. Our approach involves deep collaboration with your team, ensuring that every design decision is aligned with your business goals. We provide insights that go beyond aesthetics and design craft.
  5. 05
    Experts in navigating startup challenges
    We love the fast-paced world of startups, where being quick on your feet is a must. We are all about rolling with the punches and tackling the unique hurdles startups throw our way, making sure our design process stays nimble and ready to adapt to whatever comes next.
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Don’t take our word for it.
Here’s what our clients have to say.

"Contrast helped us ensure our engineering team stayed up to speed and had what they needed"

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Sarosh Mawani
Product Manager @ Invisibly

"It was great to be able to rely on someone to take ownership and just get things done"

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Regina Gerbeaux
Chief of Staff @ Mochary Method

"Contrast worked quickly, shared updates every couple of days, and delivered faster than we expected"

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Michael Hess
Founder @ Emporia Research

"Consistently delivering top-notch quality at lightning speed, with minimal management"

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Sebastien Huppe
Founder @ Cogny

We get those questions a lot.
They might help you too.

How do you work? Tell me about your project management process.

We move fast and work in short iteration cycles. That's the start-up way. You'll receive updates on prioritized tasks every 48 hours on average. An update can be a completed task or a progress report towards a larger one. Updates come in the form of a video recording and a comment in Slack and/or Notion. That brings us to the next point.

We use Notion for project management. We'll set up a page for your company. This is where you'll be able to add product documentation, brand guidelines, graphic assets, etc. This is also where you'll use a kanban board to list out all the tasks you want us to work on.

Finally, as you probably expect, we use Figma for all interface design work. You'll have full transparency into what we're doing. For all other design work (brand identity, print materials, social media assets) we use the Adobe Creative Cloud apps.

How much can you get done in a month?

We typically deliver around 2 tasks per week. The exact timing depends on the scope, but when tasks are well-defined, we move quickly. For instance, we completed 80+ design tasks over 10 months for Invisibly—some big, some small.

Here's an example. Say you needed a new landing page and you provide us all the necessary materials (text, requirements, creative direction, brand assets), we can deliver the first iteration within 48 hrs.

We understand these are just estimates. To ensure we meet your expectations and help you minimize risk, we offer a 2-week trial period. This allows you to test our service, complete some tasks, and see if we're the right fit—all at a moderate cost.

Why should I work with you?

Firstly, we pride ourselves on our efficiency and focus. We deliver 80% of the value with 20% of the effort, which means that we can work quickly and remain focused on achieving results.

Secondly, we believe in speaking our minds and keeping our clients in check. Sometimes, employees may feel uncomfortable about speaking up, but we do not have that issue. As we are not dependent on any single client, we can express our opinions in a respectful manner without fear of negative consequences.

Finally, we are more than just a service provider. With over a decade of experience, we have the expertise to be a valuable thought partner. We are not only here to complete projects, but also to contribute to strategy and decision making.

What do you do best?

We're great at building 0-1 and 1-10. The startup game is our jam. We're the perfect founding designer, helping you set a strong foundation for your product from day 1. It's not just talk. So far we've designed apps, and websites that helped our clients raise over $25 mil. in funding.

How are you different from other design agencies?

We're not a one-and-done service provider. We don't build you a cool website, take your money, and go on to the next thing. We're long-term partners in your journey. That means we become embedded in your team, take ownership, and self-organize to deliver on projects that help achieve business goals.

Let’s outdesign your competition.

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