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  • 6

    years on the market

  • 73%

    new clients come from referrals

  • 510+

    finished projects

  • 80+

    software engineers

Services we offer

  • 01User Experience Design

    > USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN GROUNDED IN REAL WORKFLOWS <

    User experience design here focuses on how people move through a product, complete tasks, and understand information. We address confusing navigation, slow onboarding, unclear copy, and noisy dashboards. Kansas City companies choose our UX services when existing products feel cluttered or underused despite strong engineering. UX design services include user research and usability testing, along with prototyping as a key component. Best practices recommend using plain language in ux design to cater to diverse audiences, and we treat clarity as a design requirement, not an afterthought. SoftDoes uses research, prototyping, and testing to create intuitive user experiences that respect both users and business objectives.

    • Usability audits of existing web apps and internal tools
    • Onboarding experiences that shorten time to first value
    • Navigation and information architecture for complex content
    • Data heavy dashboard layouts that reduce cognitive load
    • UX documentation that product teams can reference and extend

    > UX STRATEGY AND EXECUTION <

    This subsection connects UX strategy to daily design work for digital products, from discovery to release. SoftDoes maps journeys, aligns them with product roadmaps, and translates them into clear wireframes and flows. We pay special attention to error states, permissions, and multi step workflows common in complex tools. Every UX change is traced to a specific hypothesis about conversion or task completion and later validated. This part of the service gives Kansas City teams a clear UX direction instead of scattered, one off screens.

    • Usability audits of existing web apps and internal tools
    • Onboarding experiences that shorten time to first value
    • Navigation and information architecture for complex content
    • Data heavy dashboard layouts that reduce cognitive load
    • UX documentation that product teams can reference and extend

    > DEEP DIVE WITH YOUR TEAM <

    What does a focused UX engagement with SoftDoes look like for your Kansas City product team? We run collaborative workshops, whiteboard sessions, and working sessions with product owners and engineers. We review real user feedback, customer calls, and analytics together, not just present slides. Design decisions are made in working sessions so everyone understands tradeoffs in the design process. This approach keeps UX grounded in your daily reality, not theory, and moves projects forward without constant oversight.

    • Weekly UX syncs with product and engineering
    • Shared backlogs with clearly defined UX tasks
    • Transparent feedback cycles on prototypes
    • Recorded walkthroughs for remote stakeholders
  • 02User Interface Design

    > INTERFACES THAT STAY OUT OF THE WAY <

    User interface design is the visual layer that turns UX flows into tangible screens, states, and interactions. Our team works with color, typography, spacing, and motion to make complex products readable and calm. SoftDoes adapts interfaces to your brand identity while keeping accessibility and clarity as primary constraints. Accessibility is crucial for successful interface design and cannot be treated as optional. Kansas City companies work with us when they want a product that looks modern but also supports everyday heavy usage. We hand off organized, development ready design files that engineers can follow without confusion.

    > VISUAL SYSTEMS THAT AGE WELL <

    We focus on timeless, uncluttered visual design rather than short lived trends. We define component states, grid systems, and spacing rules that keep interfaces consistent over time. Responsive behavior is planned from the start for desktop, tablet, and mobile views. This structured approach reduces redesign pressure and makes incremental improvements easier. SoftDoes also considers performance implications of heavy visuals when designing for production.

    • Clean layout hierarchy for quick scanning
    • Accessible color contrast and font choices
    • Clear affordances for buttons and input fields
    • Consistent iconography and interaction states
    • Design tokens aligned with front end implementation
  • 03Product Design Services

    > PRODUCT DESIGN THAT RESPECTS CONSTRAINTS <

    Product design sits at the intersection of user needs, interface design, technical constraints, and business model. SoftDoes supports discovery, feature definition, prioritization, and design validation for new and existing products. We consider edge cases, permissions, and integrations from the first sketches to avoid later surprises. UI/UX design can accelerate product launch by 40% when research, prototyping, and engineering are aligned early. Kansas City companies often engage our product design work when they need more than isolated screens and want a coherent vision. A product designer on our team thinks about release slices, not just layouts. This connects industrial design thinking with software, treating the full experience as one system.

    > END TO END PRODUCT FRAMING <

    We turn ideas into structured product concepts with clear user stories and release slices. Our team helps you decide which features belong in a first release versus later iterations. We connect UX artifacts to product backlogs and acceptance criteria so that engineering knows exactly what to expect. This approach keeps UX, engineering, and business discussions aligned around a single product narrative. We also anticipate reporting, analytics, and admin needs as part of the initial product design.

    • Roadmap friendly UX milestones and checkpoints
    • Feature prioritization aligned with key metrics
    • Concept validation with target users and buyers
    • Clear specifications for complex interactions
    • Support for both MVPs and mature platforms

> USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN GROUNDED IN REAL WORKFLOWS <

User experience design here focuses on how people move through a product, complete tasks, and understand information. We address confusing navigation, slow onboarding, unclear copy, and noisy dashboards. Kansas City companies choose our UX services when existing products feel cluttered or underused despite strong engineering. UX design services include user research and usability testing, along with prototyping as a key component. Best practices recommend using plain language in ux design to cater to diverse audiences, and we treat clarity as a design requirement, not an afterthought. SoftDoes uses research, prototyping, and testing to create intuitive user experiences that respect both users and business objectives.

  • Usability audits of existing web apps and internal tools
  • Onboarding experiences that shorten time to first value
  • Navigation and information architecture for complex content
  • Data heavy dashboard layouts that reduce cognitive load
  • UX documentation that product teams can reference and extend

> UX STRATEGY AND EXECUTION <

This subsection connects UX strategy to daily design work for digital products, from discovery to release. SoftDoes maps journeys, aligns them with product roadmaps, and translates them into clear wireframes and flows. We pay special attention to error states, permissions, and multi step workflows common in complex tools. Every UX change is traced to a specific hypothesis about conversion or task completion and later validated. This part of the service gives Kansas City teams a clear UX direction instead of scattered, one off screens.

  • Usability audits of existing web apps and internal tools
  • Onboarding experiences that shorten time to first value
  • Navigation and information architecture for complex content
  • Data heavy dashboard layouts that reduce cognitive load
  • UX documentation that product teams can reference and extend

> DEEP DIVE WITH YOUR TEAM <

What does a focused UX engagement with SoftDoes look like for your Kansas City product team? We run collaborative workshops, whiteboard sessions, and working sessions with product owners and engineers. We review real user feedback, customer calls, and analytics together, not just present slides. Design decisions are made in working sessions so everyone understands tradeoffs in the design process. This approach keeps UX grounded in your daily reality, not theory, and moves projects forward without constant oversight.

  • Weekly UX syncs with product and engineering
  • Shared backlogs with clearly defined UX tasks
  • Transparent feedback cycles on prototypes
  • Recorded walkthroughs for remote stakeholders

We Turn Technology Into Results

Partner with a team that blends technical precision, creative design, and business insight. We’ll help you launch, scale, and dominate your digital niche.

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Transparency at each stage

Discovery & Research

We audit audiences and competitors to define pain points, ensuring design solves your specific business challenges.

Design Strategy

Creating concepts and user flows to build an intuitive product structure and seamless interaction logic.

Iterative Prototyping

Real-time progress you can see, from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups that bring your digital vision to life.

Usability Testing

We validate every button and transition through real-world scenarios to eliminate friction before development.

Handoff & Support

Complete design systems and asset delivery with ongoing expert support to ensure pixel-perfect implementation.

Talk to a Kansas City UX partner

If your Kansas City team has a product, a roadmap, or an idea that needs serious UX attention, reach out to SoftDoes. We can review your existing product or outline a practical UX and product design path for your next release. As a technical partner in Kansas City who understands both design and engineering, we bring the expertise you need without the overhead you do not. Contact us to start a conversation about your next modernization effort or product launch.

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Numbers Don’t Lie

Recent projects showcasing how we design, engineer, and deliver production-ready software solutions.

  • Startup
  • Real Estate
2026

Our Haus AI

A finance professional turned founder built Our Haus AI, an AI-powered collaborative workspace where homeowners and contractors scope, bid, contract, and document renovation projects together. SoftDoes took her prototype and made it production-ready.
Outcome
SoftDoes hardened and secured a far-more-than-MVP platform for launch, delivering on a fast, defined timeline so a solo non-technical founder could move to production and start onboarding founding users.
  • 10XMVP scope delivered
  • 2+years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Finance
  • Energy
2026

Deepwater Insights

Deepwater Insights delivers proprietary alternative data and niche research on the offshore drilling and energy sector to institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who require coverage that larger firms don't provide.
Outcome
A brand-aligned editorial platform with premium content architecture gave Deepwater Insights a professional home for its research and a direct channel to investors beyond social media.
  • 100%Brand Continuity
  • 2Platform Distribution
  • 100%Paywall-Ready Content
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  • Real Estate
2026

The building buyer

The Building Buyer is a Florida-based real estate investment firm co-founded by Dylan Troiano and Charles Hanlin. They acquire single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties across South Florida and beyond, with a focus on motivated seller opportunities.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a proprietary lead generation and data extraction system that replaced hours of manual research each day, freeing the team to focus on deals instead of data.
  • 18Weekly hours saved
  • 2+Years Ongoing partnership
  • 1Fully owned Platform
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  • Education
  • Non-Profit
2026

WOVEN & NICE

Woven is a Spring Valley, NY nonprofit running the NICE program (New Training Inclusive Community Environment) in four Rockland County schools. Their team supports students through restorative practices, mediation, and professional development for teachers and administrators.
Outcome
A full website rebuild gave Woven a cleaner, more navigable donation experience and a stronger digital presence to support their push into new school districts.
  • 4Schools Served
  • 4Weeks to Launch
  • 1STTime on Upwork
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  • Healthcare
2026

CareInTouch

CareInTouch is a Bay Area home health agency providing skilled nursing and therapy services to patients referred from hospitals and clinics. With over 100 staff, they operate in one of the most complex and compliance-driven healthcare markets in the country.
Outcome
SoftDoes built a custom compliance and billing monitoring app that eliminated missed deadlines, reduced revenue loss, and gave ownership real-time oversight of the entire care workflow.
  • 40% Reduction In Billing Errors
  • 100+Staff Operations Managed
  • 0Missed Compliance Deadlines
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  • Startup
2026

Sparkle The Cleaning Service

Sparkle The Cleaning Service is a Detroit-area residential cleaning company with 10 years in business, connecting homeowners with vetted, insured independent cleaners through a subscription-based marketplace platform.
Outcome
Launched a two-sided marketplace that removes the middleman from cleaning transactions, letting cleaners earn more while giving customers a transparent, trust-first booking experience.
  • 75% Platform Transparency
  • 2XPlatform Growth
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Startup
2026

DineMate

DineMate is a Maryland-based dating and connecting platform built around verified profiles, restaurant reservations, and prepaid dining experiences. Founded to bring back authenticity to how people meet and connect.
Outcome
A fully custom web app, live on AWS, replaced a stalled mobile build and gave a first-time founder a scalable foundation to pursue users, partnerships, and investor capital.
  • 60% Time Saved
  • 99%System Reliability
  • 40%Higher User Retention
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  • Healthcare
2026

Prior Authorization AI

Prior Authorization AI is a healthcare automation startup building AI-powered tools to streamline prior authorization for Medicare and Medicaid medical transportation providers in New Jersey.
Outcome
Replaced a 16-hour manual document collection process with an automated intake and submission pipeline, freeing the founder to focus on clinical oversight instead of clerical work.
  • 16Weekly hours saved
  • 63%Admin time reduced
  • 43%Fewer submission errors
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  • Education
2026

Grand Central Language Services

Grand Central Language Services provides translation and interpretation for organizations operating in complex, multilingual environments. As demand grew, internal workflows became harder to manage. SoftDoes built a custom platform to streamline coordination, improve visibility, and support scalable operations.
Outcome
The new platform brought structure to daily operations, improving project organization, reducing manual coordination, and increasing visibility across workflows. The system now supports more reliable delivery and gives the team a foundation for growth.
  • 72%Workflow Reduction
  • 48%Coordination Reduction
  • 83%Visibility Increase
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  • Healthcare
2026

FMY Orthodontics

FMY Orthodontics, a multi-location practice in West Tennessee, partnered with SoftDoes to replace a spreadsheet-based financial workflow with a custom web platform. The goal was to simplify how staff present treatment financing while allowing patients and families to review and complete decisions remotely.
Outcome
The new platform streamlined internal workflows and removed manual spreadsheet work while giving patients a more flexible, modern experience. Staff spend less time coordinating financing, and families can review and finalize plans from home with ease.
  • 60%Workflow Reduction
  • 75%Remote Adoption
  • 5Locations Aligned
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2025

FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY

Forbidden Alchemy is a Shopify-based e-commerce store created for a bold, underground fashion brand rooted in metalcore and occult aesthetics. The goal was to deliver a high-impact online experience that reflects the brand’s dark identity while providing smooth, conversion-focused shopping for mobile-first users.
Outcome
We developed a custom Shopify theme, immersive product experiences, and mobile-responsive UX. Every visual element—from typography to interactions—was tailored to strengthen the emotional pull of the brand within alternative subcultures.
  • 68%Faster Checkout
  • 41%Repeat Customers
  • 35%Cart Abandonment
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2024

Bokeyno Motorsports

Bokeyno Motorsports is the leading mobile installer of vertical doors for high-performance cars. This Shopify website isn’t just about services—it’s a bold statement of power, style, and expertise. With a sharp layout, strong visuals, and real-world case studies, the site delivers all the information car enthusiasts need to book confidently and instantly.
Outcome
With a mix of dynamic layouts, curated gallery sections, and fast-loading interactions, we kept the user journey focused on action—whether it’s learning about supported models or requesting a quote.
  • 54%Booking Requests
  • 43%Lead Conversion
  • 32%Qualified Inquiries
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2025

ai document processing platform

A comprehensive talent solution designed to help companies attract, hire, and retain top talent more effectively. The platform combines AI-powered recruitment technology with employee financial wellbeing programs, enabling smarter hiring decisions while supporting employees’ financial stability and long-term engagement.
Outcome
The new software significantly reduced staff steps for presenting and managing patient financing, replacing a manual workflow with a single streamlined system and improving clarity for both staff and patients.
  • 62%Faster Processing Time
  • 78%Less Manual Work
  • 35%Improved Accuracy
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WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO BUILD TOGETHER

Direct feedback from founders and product owners – including our partners right here in Kansas City, KS – after shipping, scaling, and maintaining real production systems.

WHAT CHANGED IN PRACTICE

Clients didn’t stay because of promises. They stayed because delivery became predictable, ownership was clear, and the product kept moving forward after launch.

  • SoftDoes staffs projects with senior UX designers and experienced engineers who work directly with your team. This structure removes long chains of account people and keeps communication focused on actual design work. Senior staff understand design systems, digital product design, and architecture, so decisions are made quickly and with context. Kansas City companies get practical advice from people who have shipped complex products, not just theory. This reduces miscommunication, keeps timelines predictable, and ensures design decisions respect technical realities. You talk to the people doing the work, every time.

  • SoftDoes keeps UX and product work on track through clear milestones, weekly check ins, and visible backlogs for UX tasks and product design sprints. We define acceptance criteria for design deliverables so both sides agree when something is done. Small, frequent releases of prototypes and user interface updates prevent surprises late in the project. Kansas City teams can plan around concrete UX outputs tied to their engineering cycles. This predictability matters when multiple internal departments depend on a single product launch date. We do not treat timelines as suggestions.

  • SoftDoes documents components, patterns, and rationale so your team can extend the product without starting from scratch. We consider versioning, new feature slots, and future integrations in the initial design. We create guidelines for content, error messaging, and empty states so internal teams keep new parts consistent. This long view is important for Kansas City organizations that expect products to evolve over several years. Thoughtful upfront UX work avoids repeated redesigns and fragmentation as the product expands. An existing product should gain value over time, not lose coherence.

  • SoftDoes brings its own structure, tools, and routines so your team does not need to micromanage UX work. We propose options, outline tradeoffs, and document choices instead of constantly asking for basic direction. Regular demos, loom walkthroughs, and concise status notes keep stakeholders informed with little overhead. This approach suits busy founders and product leaders in Kansas City who cannot spend all day guiding an agency. We value proactive communication and flag risks early rather than waiting for status meetings. You set the direction. We handle the rest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How we communicate during UX engagements?

SoftDoes uses a mix of weekly video calls, shared boards, and written updates to keep everyone aligned. We use project trackers and design collaboration platforms that fit your existing workflow. We summarize decisions after key meetings so there is a clear record tied to design systems and prototypes. Kansas City time zones make it easy for real time communication with regional teams and national companies. Open communication reduces rework and keeps design decisions transparent for product and engineering leads. No one should be surprised at a review meeting.

What projects fit SoftDoes UX and product design capabilities?

We work on new digital products, modernization of legacy applications, and focused UX improvements for an existing product. Both short focused UX sprints and long running product partnerships are welcome when there is a clear product owner. We are comfortable with complex B2B workflows, internal tools, and data intensive dashboards. Projects with a need for design systems, product strategy, and user research benefit the most from our approach. Smaller, clearly scoped UX tasks can also work when they fit into a realistic design process and have specific goals attached.

Do you create MVPs or only large digital systems?

SoftDoes supports early MVPs, pilot releases, and extensive multi module products using the same UX principles. MVP work focuses on a narrow set of flows that test core assumptions with real users. Large systems require more design system work, permissions mapping, and long term roadmap thinking. Kansas City startups and established organizations alike can expect structured UX regardless of project size. We avoid cutting research and validation even in fast MVP timelines, though we keep it lightweight. Concepts are tested before code is written, every time.

How do you handle scope and changes in UX and product design?

SoftDoes defines an initial scope with milestones, then treats new ideas as candidates for change requests or future project phases. We estimate impact of changes on UX work, engineering effort, and timelines before accepting them. Smaller UX adjustments are integrated into ongoing sprints, while larger shifts may require redesign of flows or systems. This structure keeps creativity open while protecting schedule and budget expectations. Transparent change handling is especially important when multiple stakeholders in Kansas City and beyond are involved. Complexity is managed, not ignored.

What happens after launch from a UX perspective?

SoftDoes often stays engaged to watch real usage, collect feedback, and plan UX iterations. We review analytics, user comments, and support tickets to spot friction points and prioritize fixes. Post launch work may include small interface refinements, new modules, or expanded design systems. Kansas City teams can treat SoftDoes as an external UX arm that supports their product roadmap over time. Continuous UX attention helps products avoid stagnation and stay aligned with changing user expectations. The software ships, but the design work continues.

Will we own the code and IP behind our digital product and UX work?

SoftDoes treats all UX artifacts, design systems, and code as the client's property under standard agreements. We hand over source design files, documentation, and any supporting assets at project completion. This ownership model lets Kansas City companies continue work with internal teams or other partners if needed. We avoid locking clients into proprietary tools or unreadable formats for design work. Clear IP ownership supports long term collaboration on complex digital products and removes any factors that might create friction if your team decides to evolve independently.

How SoftDoes differs from a typical design agency?

We combine UX expertise with deep engineering, AI, and data experience under one roof. We focus on product outcomes and design systems rather than isolated visuals or marketing campaigns. SoftDoes stays through implementation details and supports engineers with clear specifications. We think about long term reliability, performance, and compliance when making UX and product decisions. This technical depth is valuable for Kansas City companies that depend on digital products as core parts of their operations. We are not a ui ux design vendor. We are a product partner.

How we approach pricing for UX and product work?

SoftDoes estimates work based on scope, complexity, team composition, and engagement style. Engagement models affect UX design pricing significantly. Design costs depend on project complexity and team size, and agencies may charge based on time and resources used. Smaller UX audits or workshops use a compact structure, while long running partnerships follow phased plans. We share what is included in each phase: research depth, number of flows, screens, and design system coverage. This transparency helps Kansas City teams see where effort goes and adjust scope if needed. We match investment with expected product impact instead of quoting an hourly rate without context.

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