Mobile App Design Services.

We build mobile applications the way they should be – intuitive to use, and pleasant to engage with

Designed for today’s user needs, scalable for tomorrow’s growth.

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Experiencing any of these common UX issues in your mobile app design?

Users launch an app only to abandon it moments later

Users leave apps when they lack immediate value or feel overwhelmed. To minimize user churn, we focus on simple interfaces with straightforward value propositions, streamlined onboarding, and content displaying the app's value.

Users browse an app but seldom convert

The secret to high conversion rates is simple and smooth navigation. We design intuitive apps that guide users to conversion points with clear call-to-action designs, visual hierarchy, and minimized friction.

User numbers are dropping instead of staying steady or growing

A drop in user numbers is a sign of low engagement. We increase it with more intuitive user journeys, personalized features, gamification elements, and smart push notifications.

Users are getting lost or frustrated within your app

Frustration may be caused by tricky onboarding and navigation. To refine the app’s UX, we delve into user research, and product analytics, doing multiple iterations and testing various hypotheses.

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Mobile app design services .

In our journey through 8 years of mobile app UI/UX design services, we've seen a recurring challenge in the industry. Apps are failing due to one common issue - not understanding users and their needs.

To tackle this, our design approach is deeply rooted in discovery and testing. We dive deep into your business, product, market, and, importantly, your users, to learn their concerns and address them with more intuitive and user-friendly UX.

Our mission is to impact your product through constant innovation and improvement, making it scalable and highly competitive in the market both now and in the future.

case studies.

Explore our expertise in diverse domains

Dive into our case studies – not just to see our work, but to understand how Cieden approaches challenges and partners with clients.

health and wellness

MedEntry: improving UX of the educational platform.

MedEntry has developed an online platform and mobile application that prepares students for the exams to enter medical universities in the most accessible and user-friendly manner. Their innovative and intuitive tool is designed to personalize student training and feedback to plan all the educational activities properly.

e-commerce

Sustainable food consumption eCommerce platform.

EU food regulations are very strict with product expiration dates, which has led to numerous European supermarket chains throwing out food several days early in order to be safe. Noticing this needless waste and a solid business opportunity, the Finnish food chain Fiksuruoka stepped in. Now, through the platform that Fiksuruoka created, both eco-conscious and budget-conscious shoppers have the unique possibility to order soon-to-expire food at much cheaper prices.

health and wellness

Momenta: relaxing design for a meditation app.

The client entrusted us with designing a meditation and breathing mobile application. Two years ago, we created Ripple, a resembling product for the same customer. We were excited to collaborate with our client again and use our knowledge to create an accessible and easy way for users to meditate and learn proper breathing techniques. We have assigned 2 professionals to tackle this project: an experienced UI designer with the relevant expertise and a design director to deliver quality results.

lifestyle and sport

Fitness app.

The Movement Athlete is a sporting community service. Its main aim is to help people work out independently and achieve their goals. The main idea of the service is to revolutionize the fitness industry. Instead of dieting and exercising, they offer moving and eating. “We explore our body and its potential through movement” is one of their slogans. The initial functional included typing in your aim and, based on your parameters and physical abilities so far, the app helped you achieve it. It would give professional advice on what physical activity is good for your development and what is too early to do.

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And we have done it for leading companies worldwide.

Lucas Mezalira

Education Startup Founder

Cieden delivered a product that was closely aligned with my vision. Not only did the team create a design that was easy to implement, but they also communicated with the internal team at every stage of the project. The project manager was incredibly responsive to my emails and kept me updated on the progress.

Laika Kayani

Founder & CEO of Hygrid Health

A dedicated partner, Cieden, is extremely knowledgeable about design - everyone is talented and understands the area of UX. They proactively researched competitors' products to develop industry-relevant designs that stand out. They went above and beyond to ensure the project's success.

Shad Mortazavi

CEO & Managing Director at Openiq

Cieden’s team had excellent skills and was highly dedicated. They knew what they were doing and had a passion for their job, which showed in their work quality. I rarely give this level of accolade to a company, but Cieden impressed me.

Victor Shcherban

CTO at TimberBase

Cieden’s work has simplified the user journey, and their style guide has enabled the client to independently improve pages. Beyond their top-notch customer service skills, their UI/UX expertise is impressive.

Darrien Watson

CEO of Whim Technologies

Cieden is an integral partner, their value extends beyond software design and business analysis. The team has a distinct understanding of the company's operations and business goals. This allows them to improve workflows through automation, advise on business direction, and support product iteration.

Sarah Leaman

Marketing Manager at Propell

The client was beyond satisfied with the delivered designs, which they immediately implemented. Cieden established a smooth workflow and provided quality and budget-friendly services in a timely manner. Overall, it was a seamless and successful engagement.

Katherine O'Donnell

COO & Head of Group of Immobe

They supported UI/UX development and helped us think through user flows. Our system is multilevel, so the team had to figure out how to break down the project. They helped us kick off the new build by creating clear documentation and wireframes.

Simran Butalia

VP Engineering at BeBop Technology

Cieden’s detailed, clearly articulated design facilitated seamless, efficient, and engaged product development. The team actively participates in the creative process and welcomes feedback. Their extensive breadth and depth of talent allow them to provide customer service that exceeds expectations.

Riku Poutanen

CMO at Fiksu Ruoka Oy

With their in-depth understanding of the brand's goals, Cieden was able to navigate the project without a hitch. Their new designs had a strong impact on the brand's visual style, and customers also responded positively.

Kyle Theobald

Founder of Verve Commerce

Since my company began working with the Cieden team, we saw our audience grow four times in size. Thanks to the team's UX design the app has grown on a regular basis. We are very satisfied with the work that the team provided during this project.

And we have done it for leading companies worldwide.

Mobile app design services we provide

Strategic UX audits

Dive deep into your app’s current user experience with our UX audit. We analyze user pain points and suggest ideas for strategic growth and design improvements.

User-centered design

Cieden stands for the principles of user-centered design (UCD). We focus on understanding your users' behaviors, needs, and motivations to create intuitive and accessible app designs.

Interactive prototyping

Transform your app ideas into dynamic prototypes that simulate your final product. These prototypes don’t just visualize the app's features; they're tools for gathering user feedback and testing design ideas early before development.

UI design and branding

Elevate your app with our mobile application design services and branding expertise. We create visually stunning interfaces that not only capture attention but also effectively convey your brand identity.

Native and cross-platform app design

Blend the strengths of iOS, Android, and cross-platform technologies like Flutter and React Native. We deliver consistent and engaging user experiences across all devices, keeping it simple and optimized for each platform

Design systems creation

Maintain brand consistency and design efficiency with our custom design system. Well-developed design systems simplify your app's development, ensuring consistency in design across different platforms.

Our mobile app design process

Step 1

Research and discovery

We delve into your product and niche to gain a deeper understanding of your industry, market, competitors, and users – their needs, behaviors, motivations, and pain points. Read more about this stage.

Step 2

Product ideation

Armed with valuable insights, our team moves on to brainstorming innovative ideas and concepts for your mobile app. We work on information architecture and flow mapping.

Step 3

Prototyping and tests

Next, we translate our ideas into responsive wireframes and prototypes, testing their look and feel across devices with real users before actual development.

Step 4

UX/UI design

Backed by research and usability testing results, we design the app's user experience and interface giving it a polished look and feel.

Step 5

Launch and support

Finally, we create design systems and hand off the final design to developers. We provide ongoing support for any post-launch issues or possible app updates.

Meeting challenges of established companies & early-stage startups

Revitalizing and growing established companies

Struggling to convert app users into loyal customers? Feeling pressured by ever-changing market shifts? Most mature companies come to us with outdated solutions and related usability, scalability, and compatibility issues. Let us do UX audit and analysis, incremental redesign, and integrate modern tech like AI-driven features to increase user satisfaction and retention.

Launching and scaling startups

Or, if you’re an early-stage startup, hire app designers to turn your app ideas into viable and profitable solutions. From market research and user validation, we jump into creating interactive prototypes, MVPs, POCs, or low-code solutions based on your needs for a quick and efficient market launch at no risk.

4 reasons to hire a dedicated design team

Guided by facts and numbers

We stand for solutions driven by data. Our hypotheses are based on product analytics and research and validated through user feedback and usability testing.

Achieving goals beyond design

At Cieden, each decision is aligned with a long-term strategic vision, driving your business forward. These goals are specific, measurable, and time-bound.

Impacting, not just doing

We don't just execute tasks but actively influence the product, driving changes and innovations.

No need for micromanagement

Our mobile app designers are proactive and independent. They quickly integrate into new teams and effectively manage tasks with little to no need for extra supervision.

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Choose a cooperation model that suits your needs

Project-based

We handle the entire design or redesign process from start to finish. The project typically has a defined scope and can be divided into stages. One of the stages is Discovery where we define the scope for the next stages. Only minor task alterations within the set budget are possible.

Dedicated team

Instead of building an in-house team, you can opt for a full-fledged team of designers, researchers, and analysts, or just the specific specialist you're lacking. We form a team that integrates with and works alongside your in-house experts, reporting directly to you.

Design & transfer

We begin with a dedicated team that we build for you. If you're happy with the team's performance, you can hire the entire team or a particular designer in-house, covering recruitment fees. All terms, conditions, and costs are discussed upfront.

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FAQ

What is the typical timeline for a mobile app design project with Cieden?

At Cieden, the timeline for finishing mobile app UI/UX design services varies. It hinges on factors like project scope, type of product, type of company (is it a startup or an established company?), requirements, budget, and client deadlines.

On average, designing an app from scratch takes three months, extending further for more complex projects. Clients receive more accurate estimates once the project scope is clearly defined.

Can Cieden provide ongoing support and updates after the initial app design is completed?

Yes. As part of our mobile app design services, we provide continuous support to keep your app relevant and aligned with evolving needs. Our dedicated designers assist with any post-launch adjustments, improvements, or technical concerns.

Does Cieden also offer mobile app development services, or do you collaborate with development teams to bring designs to life?

Our mobile app design agency has no in-house development team to provide mobile app design and development services. Instead, we connect clients with top-notch vendors to ensure your designs are brought to life by a skilled and reliable team of developers.

What types of mobile apps can Cieden design?

Cieden offers custom mobile app design services for diverse industries like fitness and wellness, healthcare, EdTech, FinTech, eCommerce, and more. We deliver mobile app UX design services across both native and cross-platform apps.

Discover our work to learn more about Cienden’s expertise in diverse domains.

How does Cieden design an app for Android and iOS?

To design apps for Android and iOS, we first dive into your target audience and their needs. Then, we create unique design concepts for each platform, aligning them with the standards of iOS and Android app design. Our final goal is to deliver visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, following the best practices for Android and iOS app design.