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Hire design strategists.
At Cieden, we've seen firsthand that established businesses need more than just UX/UI design. They're looking for a partner who deeply understands their industry and product. We shaped the environment where every team member, internal or outsourced, embraces the company's culture and goals, ensuring dedication, expertise, and collaboration.
Design strategists define the strategic direction of design aligned with user needs and long-term business goals. Their approach blends design thinking with evidence-driven problem-solving, in-depth research, and cross-team collaboration to align everyone’s vision and maximize the workflow.
Hiring a design strategist is more than filling a role; it’s a collaborative, long-term partnership. At Cieden, specialists are handpicked based on each project's needs, providing the best match in expertise and vision.
Our commitment extends to full integration into your workflow, ensuring the same level of engagement as with an in-house design strategist.
6 reasons to hire design strategists
Increased user personalization
Streamlined project delivery
Performance-driven strategy
Solving problems through design
Aligned team vision
Unique market value
Hire a design strategist if:
You struggle to engage customers
Design strategists dive into user research, using interviews, and surveys to understand their behavior and pain points. This data guides strategies tailored to user needs and market trends, driving engagement and satisfaction.
Your strategy is not evidence-driven
Cieden makes sure your UX design strategy is well-researched, tested, and validated to avoid costly mistakes, unpredicted challenges, and poor performance. We keep it adaptable and resilient to market changes and customer dynamics.
You're not seeing results
At Cieden, our design strategists pinpoint improvement areas and create strategies to exceed previous success metrics. We meticulously review projects and track metrics, ensuring every step aligns with your objectives.
Your strategy lacks a long-term vision
Our experts identify trends and seize opportunities for sustainable growth in the long run. We shape your vision with data-driven research and design-thinking methods, aligning strategies with organizational goals
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Explore our expertise in diverse domains
health and wellness
MedEntry: improving UX of the educational platform.
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Open IQ: redesigning a leading call center software in the cloud.
real estate
Enterprise- level product.
Client perspectives on partnering with us
Client perspectives on partnering with us.
Our design strategists and their approach .
Impacting, not just doing.
Design strategists bring a unique blend of creativity and pragmatism to the table. They don’t just conceptualize; they delve into the heart of your business, weaving your vision and values into every aspect of the product. It’s a process that transforms ideas into impactful, user-centric designs that resonate with your audience and stand the test of time.
Collaboration is key in our approach. Our design strategists work closely with you, ensuring open communication and transparency. They act as both guides and collaborators, adapting to your needs while providing expert insights. This synergy creates a fertile ground for innovation, leading to designs that not only meet but exceed expectations, bridging the gap between your vision and market realities.
Our UX/UI design agency provides more than just UX design and strategy services. We offer strategic partnerships designed for businesses that value deep industry knowledge, long-term commitment, and a forward-thinking approach.
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FAQ
What do design strategists do?
A design strategist shapes and leads a UX design strategy balancing user needs with business success and market value. They blend creative approaches with data-driven decisions to build engaging and viable UX/UI design.
Design strategists use their expertise in digital product design, business analysis, research, and planning to strategize diverse teams in creating market-leading products. They help to revitalize established companies and create winning strategies for startups. They conduct user research, analyze market trends, lead brainstorming sessions, run product testing, and adjust design based on user feedback.
How does Cieden ensure a design strategist will be a good fit for our company's culture and workflow?
Our strategists don't just fill a role; they are a part of a dedicated design team integrating into your internal processes as effectively as in-house specialists. They immerse themselves in a project workflow to study your needs, define pain points, and address them strategically.
To reduce communication gaps, and provide instant and transparent feedback, we use task management platforms and support regular stand-up meetings and check-ins.
In the end, you get both a collaborator and a guide who shapes an entire product design strategy based on your needs.
How much does it cost to hire UX/UI design strategists at Cieden?
The cost of Cieden’s design strategists for hire depends on several factors, including the specialist's skill set, project complexity, timelines, and scope of responsibilities. This is standard for almost every design strategy company.
Despite these variables, we have full transparency in our pricing system. Currently, Cieden offers two payment options: hourly billing (time and materials) and fixed-price billing (per month) for extended partnerships lasting over six months.
Book a free consultation to get a rough estimate based on your project needs.
What process does Cieden follow if a client is not satisfied with the work of a design strategist?
Our goal is to deliver top-tier UX design and strategy services to every client, and you can see it in our cases. If concerns arise, our first step is to initiate open communication to understand the issue at hand. We carefully listen to client concerns and feedback, and from there, work collaboratively to find a solution that meets your expectations.
How does Cieden handle confidentiality and intellectual property rights when we hire a design strategist?
Like in every design strategy company, we prioritize protecting your assets during our collaboration. Cieden follows strict confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information shared during the project, and upon its completion, you retain full ownership of all deliverables.