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UI/UX Design at The Gnar
Need UI/UX expertise for your project?
Great software isn’t just about clean code. It’s defined by intuitive experiences that keep users engaged. At The Gnar, we combine strategy, usability, mobile responsive design, and the best UI/UX technologies to design interfaces that are as functional as they are visually striking.
Our UI/UX Design Process
Every great interface starts with a strategic, user-centered approach. Our process ensures your product is strategically designed for usability, scalability, and performance.
1. Discovery & Research
We start with you – getting to know your needs and exploring creative challenges through multiple lenses and gathering inspiration.
- Conduct stakeholder workshops to gather insights directly from key decision-makers.
- Analyze competitor products and industry trends to identify opportunities.
- Audit existing UX/UI to uncover usability gaps and areas for improvement.
2. User Journey Mapping & Planning
Measure twice, cut once. We define how many steps a task takes and how users navigate to determine the best outcome.
- Outline high-level user flows to minimize friction and enhance usability.
- Structure information architecture to guide users through intuitive interactions.
- Identify key touchpoints that influence engagement and conversions.
3. Wireframing & Prototyping
We create low-fidelity, interactive prototypes to test functionality relationships between content, features, and pages.
- Develop wireframes that map out layouts, content placement, and core interactions.
- Build clickable prototypes to validate design logic and user pathways.
- Iterate based on user feedback to refine usability before development.
4. Visual Design & Concepting
We bring the experience to life bringing the experience to life through concepting – bringing a look and feel to bear on the concept.
- Establish a visual identity through typography, color, imagery, and motion.
- Ensure accessibility and responsiveness across devices for a seamless experience.
- Create high-fidelity mockups that define the final user interface.
5. Development Estimate & Next Steps
With a finalized design, we outline an estimate-first development plan for execution.
- Provide a structured estimate covering scope, timeline, and technology stack.
- Align development priorities with business objectives and user needs.
- Ensure a seamless transition from design to development with clear documentation.
“They never fail to deliver. Future clients should trust them and take advantage of their extensive knowledge and expertise.”
UI/UX Tools and Technologies We Use
We leverage industry-leading design tools and front-end frameworks to create engaging, intuitive, and scalable digital experiences.
Design & Prototyping Tools
We start every project with a strong design foundation, using modern tools that allow for easy collaboration, iteration, and testing.
- Figma – Cloud-based design platforms for real-time collaboration, rapid prototyping, and seamless transition to development teams.
Front-End Development Frameworks
A well-designed UI needs to be backed by a strong, scalable front-end. We use frameworks that balance speed, flexibility, and performance to bring designs to life.
- React.js & Vue.js – Dynamic, component-based frameworks that enable fast, interactive, and scalable user interfaces.
- Next.js & Nuxt.js – Server-side rendering (SSR) for optimized performance and SEO-friendly web apps.
- Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus) – A lightweight alternative to traditional JavaScript frameworks, improving performance and reducing load times.
Scalable UI Systems & Styling
Consistent, accessible, and flexible UI components ensure brand consistency, maintainability, and responsiveness across all devices.
- Tailwind CSS – A utility-first CSS framework that speeds up styling and ensures design consistency.
- Material UI & Chakra UI – Pre-built component libraries that streamline development while maintaining a polished, accessible look and feel.
Performance & Accessibility Optimization
We go beyond aesthetics to ensure high-performance UI/UX with accessibility best practices.
- Lighthouse & WebPageTest – Tools for performance audits and real-time improvements.
- WCAG Compliance – Adhering to accessibility standards to ensure an inclusive user experience for all.
- Axe DevTools – Automated testing for accessibility issues throughout development.
From Concept to 700,000+ Users
Qeepsake’s MVP validated their concept but couldn’t scale. With a waitlist of over 100,000 users, they needed a product that could deliver, and quickly. We built their 1.0 app with optimized onboarding, messaging integrations (Twilio, Facebook), and Stripe-powered payments. 700,000+ users later, Qeepsake is growing – and fast.
- 20x Growth: Qeepsake’s user base grew exponentially, turning a concept into a thriving business.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Built on Ruby on Rails with cloud-based AWS support for fast growth.
- Enhanced User Experience: Features like A/B testing, segmented messaging, and tailored pricing tiers drove engagement and revenue.
"After seeing 20x growth in our user base and meaningful revenue, we've seen Qeepsake mature from a product into a thriving business—a huge leap forward."
Which Gnar Package is Right for Your UI/UX Needs?
Still defining your UI/UX strategy?
Gnar Ideate helps prototype and refine user experiences.
Want ongoing design and front-end support?
Gnar Embed integrates senior UI/UX experts into your team.
Need to implement a design system?
Gnar Ignite builds component-based UI architectures for scalability.
Struggling with UI usability issues?
Gnar Integrate optimizes your existing design and workflow.
Not sure which package fits your needs? Let’s talk.
Let’s build a better user experience.
Whether you need a brand-new product, a UI refresh, component library or design audit, The Gnar delivers UI/UX solutions that work as good as they look.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If your users experience drop-offs, frustration, or slow adoption, your UI/UX might be holding you back. Gnar Ideate helps assess usability and redesign key workflows.
Yes. We handle everything from wireframing and prototyping to front-end development using React, Vue, and Hotwire. Gnar Ignite ensures an easy handoff between design and code.
We follow a data-driven, user-first approach, testing designs through prototyping, usability research, and accessibility audits before launch.
Absolutely. Gnar Integrate helps refine, optimize, and modernize existing UI/UX for better performance.
Gnar Embed allows senior UI/UX designers and front-end developers to work alongside your team, ensuring high-quality execution.
Timelines depend on scope and complexity, but with our agile approach, we deliver high-fidelity designs within weeks and production-ready front-end code shortly after.
