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SoftDoes turns complex software into clear workflows, stronger conversion, and lower support load through research, interface design, testing, and senior engineering judgment.

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  • 6

    years on the market

  • 73%

    new clients come from referrals

  • 510+

    finished projects

  • 80+

    software engineers

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  • 01User Experience Design

    > RESEARCH DRIVEN UX SOLUTIONS <

    User experience design defines how users understand, move through, and complete work inside a digital product. Our design process starts with the big picture, then goes into the detail of user journey, task flow, system logic, content, and interaction. Local products often need clarity for complex B2B, cloud, and open source enterprise use cases, so the interface must make sense before visual polish begins. Seamless user interfaces can lead to higher conversion rates and increased customer retention, directly impacting ROI and sales. SoftDoes uses user centered design, an iterative design process that focuses on the users and their needs in each phase of the design process. User centered design involves users throughout via research and design techniques, which helps a company avoid guessing and focus decision making on evidence. The user centered design process generally involves four distinct phases: understanding the context of use, identifying user requirements, designing solutions, and evaluating the outcomes against user needs. Investing in user centered design leads to products that are more likely to meet user expectations, resulting in increased sales and reduced customer service costs.

    • Research plans
    • User journey maps
    • Workflow models
    • Accessibility review
    • Usability findings

  • 02User Interface Design

    > INTUITIVE INTERFACE CREATION <

    User interface design turns product strategy into screens, states, components, and visual elements that users can understand quickly. Our UI practice is not a decoration step. It connects layout, hierarchy, motion, contrast, content, and feedback into a user friendly interface that fits real behavior. Raleigh companies often operate in a crowded software market, so a web page, dashboard, or mobile screen needs to communicate value without extra explanation. We create interface concepts that support business goals while reducing avoidable usability issues. Raleigh is a major hub for B2B, cloud, and open source enterprise companies, which drives a heavy focus on complexity management in local UX design. That context changes the method. A simple screen may still need role logic, permissions, data visibility, error states, and support for different levels of user knowledge. Our UI work helps engineering teams understand exactly what should happen before development starts. The result is a structured user interface that feels calm, clear, and ready for demanding users.

    • Screen layouts
    • Component states
    • Visual hierarchy
    • Interaction rules
    • Responsive UI

  • 03Product Design Services

    > END TO END PRODUCT STRATEGY <

    Product design services connect business goals, user needs, data, and engineering realities into one practical plan. A digital product strategy is a long term roadmap outlining the objectives and direction of a product or product line, focusing on how to achieve these goals effectively. Without effective execution, even the most meticulously crafted plan remains just a concept. SoftDoes turns an idea into a product direction that teams can test, refine, and move into development with confidence. This is useful for any Raleigh organization that needs a clear path before committing major resources. A well structured approach to digital product strategy involves two essential phases: formulation, which sets the foundation by identifying strategic obstacles and opportunities, and validation, which tests assumptions through experiments. Digital strategies rely on data analytics, giving insights that guide informed decision making and help optimize products and services based on actual user feedback and behaviors. Creating a digital strategy is beneficial for adaptability to market changes, enhanced customer experience, and increased efficiency and productivity. Raleigh's UX industry is shifting away from purely aesthetic design toward deeply technical, research driven product architecture. Our team helps identify the right feature priorities, user group needs, and product model before full execution begins.

    • Product roadmaps
    • Feature strategy
    • Opportunity review
    • Validation tests
    • Release planning

> RESEARCH DRIVEN UX SOLUTIONS <

User experience design defines how users understand, move through, and complete work inside a digital product. Our design process starts with the big picture, then goes into the detail of user journey, task flow, system logic, content, and interaction. Local products often need clarity for complex B2B, cloud, and open source enterprise use cases, so the interface must make sense before visual polish begins. Seamless user interfaces can lead to higher conversion rates and increased customer retention, directly impacting ROI and sales. SoftDoes uses user centered design, an iterative design process that focuses on the users and their needs in each phase of the design process. User centered design involves users throughout via research and design techniques, which helps a company avoid guessing and focus decision making on evidence. The user centered design process generally involves four distinct phases: understanding the context of use, identifying user requirements, designing solutions, and evaluating the outcomes against user needs. Investing in user centered design leads to products that are more likely to meet user expectations, resulting in increased sales and reduced customer service costs.

  • Research plans
  • User journey maps
  • Workflow models
  • Accessibility review
  • Usability findings

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PRODUCTS BUILT ACROSS INDUSTRIES

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.

Plan Your UX Consultation

If your software is hard to use or slowing adoption, contact SoftDoes. We help Raleigh teams turn research, strategy, design, prototypes, and engineering plans into a clear path for better digital products.

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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 Raleigh, NC – 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 brings senior attention directly into the work instead of hiding expertise behind layers of account handling. You speak with people who understand design, development, data, and system constraints. That makes discussions more useful because a technical decision can be addressed at the same time as a user journey issue. A senior team member can identify risk, explain tradeoffs, and help the organization choose the right next step.

  • Predictable delivery starts with a clear process, not promises. We define the research plan, design process, review points, prototype scope, and decision owners before the work begins. Each milestone has a purpose, such as understanding the user group, testing a concept, documenting interface behavior, or preparing assets for development. If new insights appear, we explain the impact and adjust the plan with discipline. The goal is steady progress that protects quality and keeps teams aligned.

  • The UX work does not stop at attractive screens. We consider how the system will change as users, data, features, and teams evolve. Design systems, research notes, accessibility decisions, and reusable patterns help the next version move with less waste. Our practice also looks for support tickets, drop off points, and behavior data after launch. Those insights guide ongoing improvements instead of leaving the product frozen after release. This gives the company a stronger foundation for future digital products.

  • No babysitting required means SoftDoes can take ownership of the UX effort while keeping your team informed. We ask focused questions, document decisions, and move through research, design, testing, and refinement without creating extra management work for you. Our experience with engineering teams helps us anticipate technical dependencies before they interrupt progress. We also organize findings in a way that is useful for design, product, and development stakeholders. When something is unclear, we raise it early and describe options in plain language. Your team stays involved where judgment matters, not where routine coordination should be handled by us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is communication handled during user experience design in Raleigh projects?

Communication starts with a shared plan that names goals, roles, schedule, and the main decisions ahead. We keep updates structured so every stakeholder can understand progress without reading long notes. Research findings, prototypes, journey maps, and usability testing results are reviewed with the people who need them. Each meeting has a clear purpose, such as analyzing behavior data or deciding on interface direction. We also document open questions so nothing important depends on memory. The result is a calm process where users, business goals, and engineering needs stay visible.

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

SoftDoes is a strong fit when a digital product has complexity that needs careful product thinking. That can include a new concept, a redesign, a difficult workflow, a data heavy tool, or a system that users struggle to understand. We are interested in different kinds of project sizes when the work has a real user problem to solve. The best fit usually includes access to users, product context, and someone who can make decisions. We can work with founders, CTOs, operations leaders, and internal teams. Our focus is to create useful design work that development teams can act on.

Do you design user interface systems for specific platforms or cross platform solutions?

We design for web, mobile, tablet, and connected product environments when the product calls for it. Platform choices are based on user tasks, context, device behavior, and technical constraints. A desktop web page may need dense data views, while mobile may need fast task completion and clearer prioritization. Cross platform work is handled through shared patterns, design systems, and platform specific interaction rules. This keeps the experience familiar without forcing every interface to look identical. Engineering teams also receive clearer guidance because behavior and states are described in practical detail.

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

Revision planning depends on the scope, risk, and research method chosen for the project. We normally define review points around discovery, wireframes, prototypes, visual interface work, and final documentation. An iterative design process means changes are expected, but they should be tied to user needs and business goals. If usability testing reveals a real issue, we address it instead of treating revisions as cosmetic edits. Clear decision records help prevent the same question from returning again and again. This keeps the process efficient while leaving room for useful insight.

What happens after UX design launch?

After launch, we can review user behavior, support patterns, conversion points, and product data. This helps identify where the live system differs from the original model. Some issues only appear when real users interact with the interface at volume or under time pressure. We can run follow up usability testing, refine journey maps, adjust components, and help the team plan the next release. Post launch work is especially useful when the product includes AI, complex permissions, or new workflows. The aim is continuous improvement grounded in evidence.

Who owns the cloud infrastructure accounts and UX configurations?

You own your accounts, product assets, research data, design systems, and UX documentation unless a different agreement says otherwise. We organize files and configurations so your organization can continue the work without dependency on a vendor account. For cloud related work, your company should retain administrative control of accounts and access policies. For design work, source files, prototypes, component documentation, and research insights are transferred in a practical structure. We can also help your team understand how to maintain the system. Ownership is treated as part of responsible technical practice.

What makes SoftDoes different from a typical UX design agency?

User experience design in Raleigh can come from specialized boutiques, global enterprises, and many teams in between, so the difference is how the work connects to implementation. SoftDoes combines research, product thinking, user interface design, AI awareness, cloud knowledge, data thinking, and engineering judgment. Businesses in Raleigh can access a spectrum of UX services, from specialized boutiques to global enterprises, but not every option connects design decisions to system behavior. We focus on product architecture, usability, accessibility, and development reality in the same conversation. That helps avoid beautiful screens that fail when engineering starts. It also gives leadership clearer insight into risk, effort, and practical next steps.

How do you price UX design projects?

User experience design in Raleigh is estimated from scope, research depth, product complexity, compliance needs, platform count, and the level of documentation required. We do not use a one size approach because a simple marketing site and a complex operational system require different effort. The estimate may include discovery, UX research, wireframes, prototypes, user interface design, design systems, usability testing, and support for development. We clarify assumptions before work starts so the company understands what is included. If the product needs a deep dive first, we may recommend a focused discovery phase. That helps your team decide with better data before a larger commitment.

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