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 are part of the standard package.
HIPAA Compliance
We’re fluent in HIPAA requirements and design our applications to protect personal health information (where appropriate) from the ground up.
From secure authentication flows to careful handling of user data, our team is trained to recognize and respect protected health information (PHI) throughout the product lifecycle.
ADA Compliance
We follow WCAG 2.2 AA or AAA guidelines to ensure accessibility is built into every screen we design—not retrofitted later. Our designers and engineers are trained in accessible interface practices, and we routinely test for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and color contrast to make sure your app works for everyone.
Security
Security isn’t just a checklist—it’s part of our engineering culture. We implement secure coding standards, enforce role-based access controls, and integrate with trusted identity providers. Our team is trained in secure development practices and routinely collaborates with client IT and compliance teams to meet or exceed enterprise security standards.
