Designli

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141 Traction St, Greenville, South Carolina 29611, United States
https://designli.co

Designli Overview

Year Founded
2013
Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Average Hourly Rate
$85/hr
Designli helps non-technical founders, startups, and established businesses build and scale successful software products through dedicated, full-time product teams. We combine technical expertise with a focus on product-market fit, helping clients turn their ideas into products that attract real users, generate revenue, and support long-term business growth.

Core services include:
  • SaaS and MVP development
  • Mobile App Development built in React Native for iOS and Android
  • Custom web apps and internal tools
  • UX/UI design
  • Growth and Go-to-market engineering
  • AI agents and workflow automation
  • Code and security audits for AI-built apps
Beyond traditional app and software development, Designli offers specialized engagements designed to help founders validate ideas, bring products to market, and build sustainable, revenue-generating businesses.
  1. TractionLab, MVP Development & Market Validation, is a 90-day program for new products that aims to put a working first version (MVP) in front of a real user by Day 30 and reach first revenue by Day 90.
  2. Impact Week is a one-week product and business assessment designed for startups, SaaS companies, and established businesses with existing digital products or processes. It identifies opportunities to improve product performance, user experience, and business results.
  3. Hypothesis-Driven Development (HDD) & AI-Empowered Development is Designli's approach to building and improving software based on measurable business outcomes. By combining AI-empowered engineering with clear hypotheses and real user data, dedicated product teams evaluate each change against metrics such as user adoption, conversion, retention, and revenue.
Clients can get a full refund within the first 14 days of any engagement and can cancel at any time with a 30-day notice.

To date, Designli has completed more than 200 product launches. Its client list also features many eminent names, including Michelin, Hearst, Goodwill, and National Trench Safety.

Designli Portfolio

Designli - AskIris
Cross-Platform
AskIris
Health Care
$100K - $250K
6 Months
2023
Designli - Behind the Knife
Cross-Platform
Behind the Knife
Health Care
$500K - $1M
12 Months
2023
Designli - National Trench Safety
Software Development
National Trench Safety
Construction
$1M+
24 Months
2023
Designli - True Load Time
Cross-Platform
True Load Time
Transportation & Logistics
$100K - $250K
8 Months
2022
Designli - Thingealogy
Cross-Platform
Thingealogy
Software & IT Services
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2023
Designli - Earth Technology Integration
Web App
Earth Technology Integration
Public Safety
$500K - $1M
12 Months
2022
Designli - MEO Continuity
Web Development
MEO Continuity
Corporate Services
$100K - $250K
24 Months
2024
Designli - Paidback
Mobile App Development
Paidback
Fintech
$100K - $250K
8 Months
2022
Designli - Icueity
Mobile App Development
Icueity
Software & IT Services
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2022
Designli - Grappos
Software Development
Grappos
Food and Beverage
$250K - $500K
12 Months
2023
Designli - Vital Knowledge
Cross-Platform
Vital Knowledge
Media & Communications
$20K - $100K
6 Months
2022
Designli - Genchi
Software Development
Genchi
Software & IT Services
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2022
Designli - Virtuosity
Cross-Platform
Virtuosity
Corporate Services
$250K - $500K
12 Months
2024
Designli - Freightmate, SaaS platform for trucking operations
Software Development
Freightmate, SaaS platform for trucking operations
Transportation & Logistics
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2025
Designli - Cabin Time
Mobile App Development
Cabin Time
Nonprofit
$100K - $250K
12 Months
2023
Designli - Designli
Web Design
Designli
Designli - Personal Paparazzi, photography marketplace
Cross-Platform
Personal Paparazzi, photography marketplace
Media & Communications
$250K - $500K
12 Months
2025

Industries

  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Education
  • Corporate Services
  • Nonprofit
  • Government
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Health Care
  • Legal
  • AI

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Medium Businesses
  • Enterprise / Corporate
AI Expertise
AI Expertise
  • AI Application Development
  • AI Customer Service
  • AI Cybersecurity
  • Agentic AI
  • Chatbot Solution
  • Cognitive Computing AI
  • Conversational AI
  • Machine Learning
Application Platforms
Application Platforms
  • Amazon
  • Azure Platform
  • Google App Engine
Blockchain Expertise
Blockchain Expertise
  • Web3 Development
CMS Platforms
CMS Platforms
  • Drupal
Custom Frameworks
Custom Frameworks
  • Angular Development
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • React.JS
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Symfony
  • VueJS
Custom Languages
Custom Languages
  • ARKit
  • Ember.js
  • Java
  • JavaScript Development
  • Objective C
  • PHP
  • Swift
DevOps & Cloud Expertise
DevOps & Cloud Expertise
  • AI Cloud Consulting
  • AI-Powered DevOps
  • Alibaba Cloud/Aliyun
  • Ansible
  • Azure
  • Cloud Optimization Services
  • Google Cloud
  • Physical Server Management
IT Services Expertise
IT Services Expertise
  • AI IT Compliance
  • AWS
  • Google Apps
  • IT Consulting
  • IT Outsourcing
  • Marketing Automation
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Productivity & Collaboration
IoT Expertise
IoT Expertise
  • AI IoT
  • Commercial IoT
  • Consumer IoT
  • Infrastructure
Low Code Development Expertise
Low Code Development Expertise
  • Webflow
Mobile App Expertise
Mobile App Expertise
  • Android
  • B2B Apps
  • B2C Apps
  • Cross-Platform
  • Hybrid
  • Telemedicine App Development
  • iPad
  • iPhone
Mobile App Technology
Mobile App Technology
  • Flutter Development
  • HTML5
  • React Native
No Code Development Expertise
No Code Development Expertise
  • Airtable
Outsourcing Expertise
Outsourcing Expertise
  • Outsourcing
Site Builders
Site Builders
  • Godaddy
  • Wix Web Design
Software Development Expertise
Software Development Expertise
  • Agile Consulting
  • Banking Software Development
  • Biotech
  • CRM Development
  • Foodtech
  • MVP Development
  • SaaS Development
  • Software Consulting
UI/UX Expertise
UI/UX Expertise
  • AI UI/UX Design
  • Dashboard Design
  • Interactive Design
  • UX Audit
  • UX Research
  • UX Strategy
  • Usability Testing
  • User Research
Web Design Expertise
Web Design Expertise
  • AI Web Design
  • Adaptive
  • B2B
  • Mobile First
  • Responsive
  • Web App
  • Website Redesign
  • eCommerce
eCommerce Expertise
eCommerce Expertise
  • Magento
  • Oracle Ecommerce
  • SAP Ecommerce
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce

Designli Clients

Goodwill
Earthlink
Rotary
State of South Carolina
Secur.Space
Grappos
Michelin
Accel Entertainment
Millennium Parking Garages

Designli Reviews


Reviews from Google Maps and DesignRush are available on this profile.
All reviews
  • All reviews
  • Google reviews
  • DesignRush reviews
Designli created a clickable Figma prototype for the MVP of our AI-powered operating system, along with a detailed technical document for building it. As a founder, having something real to show made it much easier to validate the idea with potential customers and present it to investors. The team acted quickly on feedback, communicated proactively, and kept the project on schedule. Pairing design with technical planning gave us a clear path from concept to build. "
Project Name: Figma Prototype and MVP
Project Type:
Software Development
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
We brought Designli in to turn our construction management software idea into a clickable MVP prototype, complete with designed screens and user stories showing how the platform will work. They delivered on time and beyond what we expected. People in the construction industry who tried it were impressed by how simple and easy to use it is, even though the product behind it is complex. Communication was quick and clear, and the project was well managed throughout. "
Project Name: Clickable MVP prototype
Project Type:
Software Development
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Designli helped us define the requirements, features, and user experience for an app for our motorcycle organization. They produced technical documentation and a clickable prototype covering navigation, member tools, and safety features. They were responsive, delivered on time every time, and turned our broad concepts into something people could actually click through. The prototype got our stakeholders aligned, earned internal approval, and set us up for engineering, and working out design questions early should save us rework later. "
Project Name: Prototype development
Project Type:
App Development
Company size:
-
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Designli built our SaaS product from scratch, using AI to speed up development, with AWS and Cloudflare in the stack, and they also handle our hosting and maintenance. We had a working MVP in just 30 days and have kept adding features since. In the first 60 days they went beyond what we expected, largely because they took the time to really learn our business and our market. Coordination through Basecamp and Google Meet has kept everything organized. "
Project Name: MVP Development
Project Type:
App Development
Company size:
-
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Designli took over app development and marketing for our driving school, with the goal of building a product we could eventually offer to other schools. Within two and a half months, the app was up and running in our own school. Their project management is excellent, and they push back constructively, thinking through what we actually need instead of building every request as-is. "
Project Name: Driving school app development
Project Type:
App Development
Company size:
-
Industry:
Education Management
We did a Start-up Impact Week with Designli. They began by getting to know what we're building, where we want to take it, and where the project stands today. Then they reviewed the code behind our existing prototype and put together a detailed plan for next steps. From our first conversation through the assessment and beyond, they paid close attention to what we needed. I'd recommend them to any founder looking for a structured, thoughtful review of their product. "
Project Name: Product review
Project Type:
UX Strategy
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
I hired Designli to evaluate the code, security, and architecture of our SaaS application. The assessment was thorough and surfaced problems our own developers had missed. I also valued their business perspective: they tied customer acquisition, product features, and roadmap decisions back to the security and code work. The result was an application much better prepared for enterprise customers. As a solo founder, it was sometimes hard to keep pace with the full team, but the depth of the work was worth it. "
Project Name: Security and architecture assessment
Project Type:
UX Audit
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Designli redesigned the UI/UX for our demo platform, and it was a great experience. Communication was quick, the collaboration felt effortless, and the final design is polished and simple to use. I'd recommend the team. "
Project Name: Demo platform UI/UX redesign
Project Type:
Web Design
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Impact Week with Designli was a well-organized assessment run by seasoned specialists. They dug into our business and software, then delivered a written analysis and walked us through it as a team. Their recommendations improved database performance and reshaped our UX around the questions our customers actually ask, instead of piling on more reports. The audit also flagged aging code and security issues, which helped us prioritize speed and usability. Carlos was a great primary contact. "
Project Name: Well-organized expert audit
Project Type:
UX Audit
Company size:
Under 49
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
I engaged with Designli for a Start-up Impact Week, which is aptly named. They first met with me to ask pointed questions about what I am building, what I’d want to accomplish if I were to see my vision through and where I am now with my build. They then reviewed the code of the prototype/beta product I have now and finally made a detailed plan about the way forward with the project. At every turn, from the point of contact to the Impact Week and beyond Designli has listened deeply. They are a truly great team and I recommend working with them! "
Pilar Arthur-Snead's Review Sourced from Google
Had an excellent with Impact Week. Given my schedule limitations, I appreciated how accommodating and professional the Designli team was throughout the week. The coordination was smooth and feedback was really informative. I really appreciated how feedback was communicated clearly. The deliverables were sharp and provided a tangible framework for what the next steps could be. It’s clear the team made a strong effort with the quality of the work and the experience so happy to share it was a very positive and helpful experience. "
Stuart Cooper's Review Sourced from Google
I am so glad I used Designli. At first I was taken back by their free audit of my tech and teams because it felt too good to be true, but it’s not. I worked with Carlos initially, but his whole team is fantastic and competent. They are very focused on getting results as well as guidance on how to identify pain points. I couldn’t be happier with their professionalism and knowledge. "
Curt Kempton's Review Sourced from Google
Designli's Impact Week gave us a thorough technical audit of our SaaS platform with actionable recommendations. The team was professional and delivered on time. Definitely recommend! "
Brian Rocha's Review Sourced from Google
We've been working with Designli since 2022 to build our healthcare software, AskIris, and the experience has been outstanding from day one. Their team is not only highly skilled and professional, but also deeply invested in our success. They’ve taken the time to truly understand our vision and have consistently delivered thoughtful, high-quality solutions that are critical to our business. Communication has always been clear, timely, and collaborative — it truly feels like we have a partner, not just a development team. I can’t recommend Designli highly enough to any founder or company looking for a development team that’s reliable, strategic, and genuinely great to work with. "
Clair Laufketter's Review Sourced from Google
Designli exceeded all my expectations while creating the design prototype for my app. From start to finish, their team displayed an exceptional level of professionalism, answering all my questions with clarity and patience. Out of the three companies I considered, Designli was my top choice, and they absolutely delivered. The final design prototype was polished, functional, and perfectly aligned with my vision. Their ability to bring my ideas to life while maintaining open and consistent communication was truly impressive. I highly recommend Designli to anyone looking for top-notch app development and design services. They did not disappoint! "
Project Name: BargainEye Dev
Project Type:
Software Development
Company size:
-
Industry:
-

Designli Team Bios

CEO and Co-Founder
Keith Shields
CEO and Co-Founder

Keith Shields has built digital products for over 14 years, including Applits, named Inc.coms Coolest College Startup of 2014. He now helps entrepreneurs take software from concept to a live first version within 30 days.

COO and Co-Founder
Joshua Tucker
COO and Co-Founder

Joshua Tucker runs operations at Designli, where teams build first versions of apps and web platforms for startups and established companies. Over 14 years, he has guided founders through validation, user feedback, and fundraising.

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