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SoftDoes brings senior UX expertise to Buffalo businesses. We combine user research, interface design, and product strategy to create digital experiences that convert. Work directly with experienced designers who understand your market.

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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

    > RESEARCH DRIVEN DESIGN EXCELLENCE <

    User experience design at SoftDoes integrates research, strategy, and execution into one seamless process. We work closely with Buffalo businesses to understand their diverse needs and translate them into digital products that perform. Our user experience agency approach combines technical expertise with genuine interest in solving real problems. Every engagement starts with discovery and ends with measurable improvement.

    • Discovery workshops
    • Research synthesis
    • Design iteration
    • Testing validation
    • Launch support

    > MEASURING WHAT MATTERS <

    How do you know if UX improvements are working? We establish baseline metrics before design changes and track progress through deployment.

    • Conversion rate tracking
    • Task completion analysis
    • User satisfaction scoring
    • Performance benchmarking
  • 02User Interface Design

    > VISUAL SYSTEMS THAT PERFORM <

    Great user interface design balances aesthetics with function. Our design team creates interfaces that look professional and guide users toward their goals without confusion. We build responsive layouts, establish visual hierarchy, and ensure accessibility compliance from day one. Buffalo businesses get interfaces that work across devices and meet industry best practices. Every UI component we create serves a purpose. We develop comprehensive style guides and component libraries that maintain consistency as your digital product evolves. Your web design remains cohesive whether users access it from desktop or mobile applications. This systematic approach reduces future development costs and speeds up iteration cycles.

    • Wireframe creation
    • Interactive prototyping
    • Visual design systems
    • Responsive layouts
    • Accessibility compliance

  • 03Product Design Services

    > END TO END PRODUCT THINKING <

    Product design connects business goals with user needs through systematic problem solving. We handle the complete journey from concept validation through launch, ensuring every feature earns its place. Our collaborative approach involves stakeholders at key decision points while maintaining momentum. Buffalo companies work with us to transform ideas into products people actually want to use.

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    This service combines strategy, design, and testing into one cohesive process. We map user flows, design interactions, and validate assumptions through real feedback. Your product evolves based on evidence rather than opinions. The outcome is a digital transformation that aligns with your strategic objectives and resonates with your target audience.

    • Concept validation
    • User flow mapping
    • Interaction design
    • Prototype testing
    • Launch optimization

> RESEARCH DRIVEN DESIGN EXCELLENCE <

User experience design at SoftDoes integrates research, strategy, and execution into one seamless process. We work closely with Buffalo businesses to understand their diverse needs and translate them into digital products that perform. Our user experience agency approach combines technical expertise with genuine interest in solving real problems. Every engagement starts with discovery and ends with measurable improvement.

  • Discovery workshops
  • Research synthesis
  • Design iteration
  • Testing validation
  • Launch support

> MEASURING WHAT MATTERS <

How do you know if UX improvements are working? We establish baseline metrics before design changes and track progress through deployment.

  • Conversion rate tracking
  • Task completion analysis
  • User satisfaction scoring
  • Performance benchmarking

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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PRODUCTS BUILT ACROSS INDUSTRIES

  • Finance

    Financial services need UX design that builds trust and simplifies transactions. We create interfaces for banking, investment, and insurance platforms that meet compliance and improve user experience with clear information architecture.

  • Healthcare

    Healthcare organizations need digital products that patients and staff can use easily. Our UX/UI design for medical portals, appointment systems, and communication tools prioritizes accessibility, privacy, and simplicity.

  • Education

    Educational institutions benefit from web solutions that engage students and streamline administration. We design learning platforms, enrollment systems, and communication tools that maintain branding and accessibility.

  • Construction

    Construction companies need field-ready apps that work in tough conditions. Our mobile solutions for project tracking, documentation, and communication offer intuitive interfaces that crews adopt.

  • Technology

    Technology companies seek innovative digital solutions. We partner on custom software from SaaS platforms to internal tools, addressing complex technical challenges with fresh perspectives.

  • Startups

    Startups move fast and need design partners who keep pace. We help early-stage companies validate concepts, build MVPs, and iterate based on real user feedback while maintaining brand visibility.

  • Compliance

    Compliance-focused organizations require precise UX. We design systems for regulated environments where user error has serious consequences, applying best practices for accessibility and secure information handling.

  • Energy

    Energy companies manage complex operations through digital interfaces. Our product design for monitoring systems, field apps, and customer portals reduces training time and operational errors.

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.

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Numbers Don’t Lie

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

  • 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 Buffalo, NY – 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.

  • You communicate directly with senior designers and engineers who do the actual work. No account managers translating requirements between you and the team. No junior staff learning on your project. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with years of experience solving complex problems across various industries. Questions get answered by people who understand both design principles and technical constraints. This direct access accelerates decisions and reduces miscommunication.

  • We commit to timelines and honor them. Our development process includes realistic scoping, buffer for unexpected complexity, and transparent progress updates. You receive regular communication about project status without having to ask. Milestones are defined clearly before work begins, and we flag risks early. Clients consistently praise our reliability because we build trust through consistent execution. Your planning depends on our word, and we take that seriously.

  • Launch day is not the finish line. We build digital products with maintenance, iteration, and extension in mind from the start. Code quality, documentation, and architecture decisions support long term viability rather than just initial delivery. Your custom software development investment continues providing value years after deployment. We offer ongoing support options for teams who want continued partnership. The finished product remains maintainable whether you work with us or others.

  • You hire us to solve problems. We handle internal coordination, technical decisions, and quality assurance without requiring constant oversight. Updates arrive on schedule through agreed channels. Issues surface with proposed solutions rather than just complaints. Your involvement focuses on business decisions and feedback rather than babysitting progress. This customer first service approach frees your time for running your actual business.

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Let’s Build the Future of Your Business

Every great product starts with a conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is communication handled in UX design projects?

We establish communication rhythms at project kickoff based on your preferences. Most clients prefer weekly status updates via email with video calls for major decisions or reviews. Slack or Teams channels provide quick access for urgent questions between scheduled touchpoints. You always know who to contact and can expect responses within one business day. Our user centered design approach extends to how we work with clients, not just end users. Clear communication prevents surprises and builds the trust that makes projects successful.

What types of user experience design projects are a good fit for SoftDoes?

We take on projects ranging from focused UX audits to complete application development engagements. Website redesigns, mobile applications, enterprise dashboards, and SaaS products all fit our capabilities. Early stage concept validation works well, as does redesigning existing systems with poor user engagement. We appreciate clients who value quality and want genuine partnership rather than just order taking. Project size varies widely, and we scope each engagement appropriately. The right provider match depends more on shared values than project type.

Do you design for specific platforms or provide cross platform UX solutions?

We design for web, iOS, Android, and desktop applications depending on client needs. Many projects require web design that works beautifully across all browsers and devices. Native mobile app projects follow platform specific guidelines while maintaining brand consistency. Cross platform solutions balance code efficiency with user expectations for each environment. We advise on platform strategy based on your audience and business goals. The creative approach adapts to technical requirements without compromising user experience.

How many revision rounds are included in the UX design process?

We typically include two to three structured revision rounds per major deliverable, depending on project scope. Each round focuses on specific aspects rather than open ended changes, which keeps momentum while ensuring satisfaction. Feedback windows have clear timelines so projects stay on track. Minor adjustments outside formal rounds happen naturally during our collaborative approach. We aim for alignment through ongoing dialogue rather than accumulating changes for big reveals. This graphic design and UX process balances thoroughness with efficiency.

What happens after UX design launch?

Launch marks the beginning of learning from real users. We offer post launch analytics review to identify unexpected friction points or opportunities. Support packages provide ongoing refinement based on user behavior data and positive feedback from actual usage. Bug fixes and minor adjustments receive priority attention in the weeks following deployment. Longer term partnerships allow continuous improvement aligned with your digital marketing and content marketing efforts. The digital product evolves based on evidence rather than guesswork.

Will we own the UX design code and intellectual property?

Yes. Upon final payment, you receive complete ownership of all deliverables including design files, code, documentation, and related assets. No licensing fees, no ongoing royalties, no restrictions on future use. You can modify, extend, or hand off to other teams without our involvement or permission. This policy applies to custom software solutions, design systems, and all project outputs. We retain only the right to reference the project generally in our portfolio. Your investment belongs entirely to you.

What makes SoftDoes different from a typical user experience agency?

Most agencies separate design from development, creating handoff friction and accountability gaps. We integrate UX design with custom software development, meaning designers understand technical constraints and engineers appreciate design intent. Senior professionals handle your project directly rather than supervising junior staff. Our focus extends beyond launch to long term product success and search engine optimization friendly implementation. We measure our work through business outcomes like website traffic and conversions, not just deliverable completion. This integrated approach produces innovative solutions that actually ship and perform.

How do you price UX design projects?

Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and timeline. We offer fixed price quotes for well defined projects where requirements are clear upfront. Hourly or retainer arrangements work better for ongoing partnerships or exploratory engagements. Discovery phases help establish accurate estimates before major commitments. We provide transparent breakdowns showing where budget allocates across research, design, and testing. Our social media marketing and digital marketing adjacent services can be bundled or purchased separately. Every proposal explains exactly what you receive for your investment.

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