UX-led app development for highly regulated industries
From legal tech to medical manufacturing systems to higher education initiatives, we design and build user experiences that meet high expectations, tight regulations, and real human needs.
Navigating Complexity Without Losing Clarity
In regulated spaces, complexity is a given. But for users—whether they're navigating legal case management, submitting lab results, or learning about complex topics in a higher education setting—clarity is non-negotiable.
We translate dense workflows, layered logic, and compliance constraints into digital tools that feel intuitive and humane. We take the time to understand your domain, then distill what matters most to each user group—whether that’s a lawyer on a deadline, a clinician on the floor, or a student checking enrollment status. The result is software that respects the rules, meets applicable standards like HIPAA and WCAG, and makes life simpler for the people using it.
Where AI Meets Empathy
Our team specializes in designing AI experiences that feel as thoughtful as they are powerful. By putting people at the center, we help organizations in complex industries harness AI in ways that build both credibility and connection. The result is AI that doesn’t just function—it resonates, creating experiences people genuinely trust.
MIT recently announced that 95% of internally-led AI projects fail. If your organization has big AI goals, we can help design experiences that build connection and create positive ROI.
“These new developments are exactly what [our platform] needs to tie it all together and truly take the user experience to the next level!”
— Program Director, higher education
“I am so grateful for you all and feel really blessed by the work we have done and the connections we have made.”
— Founder, legal software
Case Study
See how our UX and custom development client Water Rocks!, based at Iowa State University, 13Xed their engagement with a COPPA-compliant 3D game.
Respecting Rules, Earning Trust
In high-stakes environments, trust is earned through precision and empathy. We design experiences that anticipate user needs, reinforce institutional credibility, and never cut corners when it comes to compliance.
Our team works closely with legal, compliance, operations, and administrative stakeholders to ensure every design decision aligns with regulatory expectations—whether that's data integrity in medical devices, privacy in HIPAA-covered platforms, or accessibility compliance with WCAG in higher ed tools. We build trust the lasting way: through consistency, clarity, and care at every step.
Case Study
See how our client, Hummingbirds, built a Meta-compliant platform that raised $10 Million+, was featured in TechCrunch, and trusted by hundreds of top CPG brands.
Client Results
4X Conversion Rate
On signups (22%) as compared with industry average (5%).
7-14 Months
Average app launch timeline range, from beginning of design to release.
100%
Security & compliance audits passed
What sets us apart
Clients come back again and again because we offer:
Speed of delivery: We offer startup pace, with enterprise quality.
Empathetic UX research: We are skilled facilitators and researchers who will make the process easy for you.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: We emphasize a collaborative approach, bringing together UX, operations, security, compliance, marketing and data teams to quickly iterate on the best solutions.
Onshore development team: We are a fully remote team proudly located 100% in the United States.
Design QA discipline: We QA not only for functionality, but also for smoothness of use and aesthetic beauty. You deserve to be proud of your application.
Security & Compliance rigor: Security and compliance are an integral focus of our training and design from day one.
Security and compliance come standard.
Secure by Design
Security isn’t a layer we bolt on later—it’s baked in from the first line of code.
Every pull request undergoes double peer review, including one by a senior engineer
Automated code scanning checks for vulnerabilities before deployment
Our team completed 125+ hours of security training last year
Compliant by Design
We build with compliance in mind, making it easier to meet industry regulations without compromising usability.
ADA testing ensures accessibility for all users — and we have a 100% pass rate
HIPAA, privacy, and compliance reviews are integrated throughout the build process
Our team completed 100+ hours of HIPAA and privacy regulation training last year
People-Friendly by Design
Our code moves fast—but never at the expense of the human experience.
Automated testing gives us speed and reliability
Real human testers catch the nuance and polish that automation misses
We design and build interfaces that are as delightful as they are functional
