Clay

Clay

Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

300 Broadway, Suite 23, San Francisco, California 94133, United States

Clay Overview

Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
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Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Year Founded
2016
Clay is a UX design and branding agency based in San Francisco. They partner with the world's top companies to build transformative digital experiences, websites, and brands.

Their clients include Amazon, Google, Facebook, Coinbase, Slack, Sony, ADP, VMware, SanDisk, Credit Karma, Zenefits, and UPS.

WHAT THEY DO

User Experience: UI/UX Design and Development

Clay defines, designs, and develops world-class digital products that people love to use. They're a UX and UI design firm focused on conversion optimization and customer engagement across mobile apps, websites, and enterprise software.

Brand Experience: Web Design and Brand Identity

Clay transforms modern brands through strategy, visual identity, and communications. They're a web design agency that fuses user experience and storytelling to deliver next-level brand communications.

CAPABILITIES

User Research, Product Strategy, UI/UX Design, Brand Identity, Interaction Design, Web Design, Prototyping, User Testing, Motion Design, Frontend Development, Backend Development, Analytics and Optimization, E-commerce, B2B & Enterprise Software, Mobile App Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Systems, Style Guides, 3D/2D Design, Illustration, Video Production, Copywriting.
Headquarters
300 Broadway, Suite 23, San Francisco, California 94133, United States
Other Locations
91-1000 Keawanui St, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707, United States

Areas of Expertise

  • Mobile App Expertise
  • Mobile App Technology
  • Branding Expertise
  • Video Production Expertise
Mobile App Expertise
Mobile App Expertise
  • iPhone
  • Android
  • Wearables
Mobile App Technology
Mobile App Technology
  • HTML5
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • Naming
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Design
Video Production Expertise
Video Production Expertise
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Animation
  • Animation Production

Industries

  • Luxury
  • Dental
  • Nonprofit
  • Fashion
  • Food and Beverage
  • Beer
  • Legal
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Finance
  • Restaurants
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Publishing
  • eCommerce
  • Education
  • Fintech

Clients

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Enterprise / Corporate

Clay Portfolio

  • Clay - Earnin
    Mobile App Development
    Earnin
  • Clay - Slack
    Digital Marketing
    Slack
  • Clay - Coca-Cola Mexico
    Mobile App Development
    Coca-Cola Mexico

Clay Reviews

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  • Michael Krause

    Michael Krause

    Co-Founder & CPO at Upli

    UI/UX Redesign for Financial Management App
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 6 February, 2023
    Clay seamlessly integrated with Upli's team, showing genuine passion for the product's design. The redesigned app, praised by users and investors alike, streamlined complex features, enhancing user experience. Clay's collaborative approach ensured the designs perfectly captured Upli's vision. (Verified via email)
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    Clay seamlessly integrated with Upli's team, showing genuine passion for the product's design. The redesigned app, praised by users and investors alike, streamlined complex features, enhancing user experience. Clay's collaborative approach ensured the designs perfectly captured Upli's vision. (Verified via email)
  • Steve Gordon

    Steve Gordon

    VP Product at Handle Financial

    UX/UI Design for Mobile Bill Pay App
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 2 February, 2023
    Clay's team provided a solution and interface that Handle Financial greatly valued. After user testing, the fresh design garnered positive feedback, with its release keenly awaited. The team's meticulous approach and dedication ensured the project met all specifications, making adjustments as needed. (Verified via email)
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    Clay's team provided a solution and interface that Handle Financial greatly valued. After user testing, the fresh design garnered positive feedback, with its release keenly awaited. The team's meticulous approach and dedication ensured the project met all specifications, making adjustments as needed. (Verified via email)
  • Mike Rich

    Mike Rich

    VP of Product at comScore

    Mobile App Workflow Design For Marketing Company
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 28 January, 2023
    I was impressed with Clay's ability to think creatively about a highly technical problem. Through reliable communication and clear explanations, Clay simplified an unusually complex development project. The agency blended strong technical capabilities with fresh, innovative design skills.
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    I was impressed with Clay's ability to think creatively about a highly technical problem. Through reliable communication and clear explanations, Clay simplified an unusually complex development project. The agency blended strong technical capabilities with fresh, innovative design skills.
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    Principal Architect at Pharmaceutical Software Company

    UI and Design Work for Clinical Trial Software Firm
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 24 January, 2023
    Clay excels at transforming complex ideas into user-friendly interfaces and experiences. Although the solution hasn't been launched, users have given predominantly positive feedback, particularly praising the enhanced design. Clay's insightful recommendations, consistent high-quality work, and adaptability to evolving project requirements are admirable.
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    Clay excels at transforming complex ideas into user-friendly interfaces and experiences. Although the solution hasn't been launched, users have given predominantly positive feedback, particularly praising the enhanced design. Clay's insightful recommendations, consistent high-quality work, and adaptability to evolving project requirements are admirable.
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    Co-Founder at Social Media Platform

    UI/UX for Social Media Platform
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 20 January, 2023
    Clay's impeccable project management and top-notch quality of work were impressive. Thanks to Clay's efforts, stakeholders viewed the app with renewed enthusiasm. The internal team lauded Clay for its meticulous attention to detail and exceptional project management skills. The client held the partnership with Clay in high regard and had nothing but praise for the agency.
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    Clay's impeccable project management and top-notch quality of work were impressive. Thanks to Clay's efforts, stakeholders viewed the app with renewed enthusiasm. The internal team lauded Clay for its meticulous attention to detail and exceptional project management skills. The client held the partnership with Clay in high regard and had nothing but praise for the agency.
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    Co-Founder at Social Media App

    UX for Social Media Network
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 15 January, 2023
    Im very pleased with the quality of Clay's work. Its outstanding. Clays contributions resulted in an app with a large user base and a high average session duration. The agency continued to provide development services and earned praise [...] for [its] startup mentality and comprehensive understanding of technical matters.
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    Im very pleased with the quality of Clay's work. Its outstanding. Clays contributions resulted in an app with a large user base and a high average session duration. The agency continued to provide development services and earned praise [...] for [its] startup mentality and comprehensive understanding of technical matters.
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    Executive at Financial Firm

    App Prototype Design & Development for Financial Firm
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 11 January, 2023
    The collaboration with Clay was one of the smoothest experiences I've ever encountered. The prototype Clay crafted garnered significant interest and was acclaimed at a major financial tech event. The internal team valued Clay's top-tier work and consistent delivery of commitments.
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    The collaboration with Clay was one of the smoothest experiences I've ever encountered. The prototype Clay crafted garnered significant interest and was acclaimed at a major financial tech event. The internal team valued Clay's top-tier work and consistent delivery of commitments.
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    Founder at Online Research Firm

    Visual Redesign of Corporate Identity and Website
    Project Type: Branding
    Review Date: 7 January, 2023
    It was clear from their portfolio and client reference checks that they are world-class at visual design. Clay's modern concept demonstrated a clear understanding of the business and target market. Their approach is informal and collaborative, and they provide multiple options and complementary elements for current and future integration into the site.
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    It was clear from their portfolio and client reference checks that they are world-class at visual design. Clay's modern concept demonstrated a clear understanding of the business and target market. Their approach is informal and collaborative, and they provide multiple options and complementary elements for current and future integration into the site.
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    Co-Founder at Leading Diagnostics Service

    Connection Diagnostics Mobile Development
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 1 January, 2023
    The level of initiative they take in creating their own solutions consistently impresses me. The Android app has reached millions of daily users and received continuous positive feedback post-launch. Clay’s attention to detail, UX expertise, and design capabilities are distinguished amongst vendors. Improved project management and overall cost benefit continue to nourish the partnership.
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    The level of initiative they take in creating their own solutions consistently impresses me. The Android app has reached millions of daily users and received continuous positive feedback post-launch. Clay’s attention to detail, UX expertise, and design capabilities are distinguished amongst vendors. Improved project management and overall cost benefit continue to nourish the partnership.
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    Partner at Ticket Reseller

    Ticket Sales Mobile Development
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 28 December, 2022
    Clay is undoubtedly among the global leaders in icon design. The app they developed, now available in the App Store, seamlessly reflects the original website and has garnered praise from both users and industry experts. Even with geographical barriers, Clay's service was outstanding.
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    Clay is undoubtedly among the global leaders in icon design. The app they developed, now available in the App Store, seamlessly reflects the original website and has garnered praise from both users and industry experts. Even with geographical barriers, Clay's service was outstanding.
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    Co-Founder at Skylum

    Website Development for Computer Software Company
    Project Type: Website Development
    Review Date: 23 December, 2022
    We were impressed with how quickly they provided high-quality results. The resulting website came out exactly as expected, leaving the client fully pleased with the engagement. Clay worked efficiently, impressing the client with their ability to deliver top-notch results in a timely fashion. Overall, customers can expect a professional partner who follows through.
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    We were impressed with how quickly they provided high-quality results. The resulting website came out exactly as expected, leaving the client fully pleased with the engagement. Clay worked efficiently, impressing the client with their ability to deliver top-notch results in a timely fashion. Overall, customers can expect a professional partner who follows through.
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    Project Manager at Fortune 500 Human Capital Firm

    Product Design
    Project Type: Product Design
    Review Date: 2 December, 2020
    The team has met all expectations set for them in this large project. Clay is very responsive and is attentive to detail, providing high-quality design and development. They are experts in the field and deliver what is promised
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    The team has met all expectations set for them in this large project. Clay is very responsive and is attentive to detail, providing high-quality design and development. They are experts in the field and deliver what is promised
  • Eduardo Escobar

    Eduardo Escobar

    Co-Founder at Konvene

    Mobile App Development
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 29 November, 2020
    The app, with Clay's expertise, saw a remarkable launch, attracting over 4,000 users, maintaining 1,000 monthly active visitors, and achieving an estimated valuation of around 20 million dollars. The internal team held Clay in high regard, commending its top-notch work and exceptional customer service. (Verified via email)
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    The app, with Clay's expertise, saw a remarkable launch, attracting over 4,000 users, maintaining 1,000 monthly active visitors, and achieving an estimated valuation of around 20 million dollars. The internal team held Clay in high regard, commending its top-notch work and exceptional customer service. (Verified via email)
  • Justin Hu

    Justin Hu

    Fmr. VP of Consumer Engagement at Ten-X

    Digital Agencies
    Project Type: Full-Service Digital
    Review Date: 27 November, 2020
    The 30-day retention rate of the app has nearly increased by 30% thanks to Clays impeccable work. It has even been called the best-designed app in the industry. Their collaborative approach was crucial in building trust with everyone involved, and their design knowledge and skill [are] unparalleled. (Verified via email)
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    The 30-day retention rate of the app has nearly increased by 30% thanks to Clays impeccable work. It has even been called the best-designed app in the industry. Their collaborative approach was crucial in building trust with everyone involved, and their design knowledge and skill [are] unparalleled. (Verified via email)
  • Konstantin Bokarius

    Konstantin Bokarius

    Head of R&D at Identity Guard

    Mobile App Development
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 23 November, 2020
    The team is knowledgeable and makes good decisions on UI/UX features. Clay created designs and an interface that [have] gotten positive feedback from staff. They performed well in terms of project management, communication, and professionalism. (Verified via email)
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    The team is knowledgeable and makes good decisions on UI/UX features. Clay created designs and an interface that [have] gotten positive feedback from staff. They performed well in terms of project management, communication, and professionalism. (Verified via email)
  • Vishal Agarwal

    Vishal Agarwal

    CEO at Checkmate

    Mobile App Development
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 20 November, 2020
    The app got positive feedback from users, although it didnt gain much success due to the lack of marketing efforts. Clay delivered top quality at a great price. Their hands-on approach and ability to contribute ideas and insight, besides their design knowledge, were much appreciated. (Verified via email)
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    The app got positive feedback from users, although it didnt gain much success due to the lack of marketing efforts. Clay delivered top quality at a great price. Their hands-on approach and ability to contribute ideas and insight, besides their design knowledge, were much appreciated. (Verified via email)
  • Ilya Sterin

    Ilya Sterin

    Former Co-Founder at Chronotrack

    UX Design
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 18 November, 2020
    Their attractive designs took ease of use into consideration, resulting in a product with a sizeable user base. Clay values all clients equally, no matter their size. They’re able to operate independently while meeting deadlines and respond to feedback immediately
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    Their attractive designs took ease of use into consideration, resulting in a product with a sizeable user base. Clay values all clients equally, no matter their size. They’re able to operate independently while meeting deadlines and respond to feedback immediately
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    Vice President at Venture Fund

    UX Design
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 13 November, 2020
    A beta version of the product was launched in the App Store and successfully incorporated into internal communication flows. By listening carefully and thinking creatively, Clay situated many complex features within an accessible structure. Their work ethic and collaborative mindset were exemplary.
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    A beta version of the product was launched in the App Store and successfully incorporated into internal communication flows. By listening carefully and thinking creatively, Clay situated many complex features within an accessible structure. Their work ethic and collaborative mindset were exemplary.
  • Irfan Presswala

    Irfan Presswala

    Former Product Lead at Mercari

    Mobile App Development
    Project Type: App Development
    Review Date: 10 November, 2020
    Clay provided an array of design options that were both creative and intriguing. Their leadership was involved and communicative, while their team always presented progress in a personable and transparent manner. A proactive approach further propelled the engagement. (Verified via email)
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    Clay provided an array of design options that were both creative and intriguing. Their leadership was involved and communicative, while their team always presented progress in a personable and transparent manner. A proactive approach further propelled the engagement. (Verified via email)
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    Co-Founder at Prototype Design Software

    UX Design
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 8 November, 2020
    Clay was instrumental in laying the design groundwork before transitioning the project to the internal team. Its technical prowess and understanding of the market enabled it to provide distinctive insights. Despite time zone differences, the agency operated efficiently and were accommodating.
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    Clay was instrumental in laying the design groundwork before transitioning the project to the internal team. Its technical prowess and understanding of the market enabled it to provide distinctive insights. Despite time zone differences, the agency operated efficiently and were accommodating.
  • Chuck DeFeo

    Chuck DeFeo

    VP Products at i360 LLC

    UX Design
    Project Type: User Experience
    Review Date: 5 November, 2020
    Clay's grasp of use cases allowed them to craft a UX guide that paved the way for a comprehensive redesign. Although its wireframes are still awaiting implementation, the mockups have garnered positive internal reviews. The agency excels at processing intricate data and converting it into top-notch outputs. (Verified via email)
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    Clay's grasp of use cases allowed them to craft a UX guide that paved the way for a comprehensive redesign. Although its wireframes are still awaiting implementation, the mockups have garnered positive internal reviews. The agency excels at processing intricate data and converting it into top-notch outputs. (Verified via email)

Clay Clients

  • Coca-Cola
  • Slack
  • Zenefits
  • Facebook
  • Uber
  • VMware
  • Amazon
  • Stripe
  • Credit Karma
  • Cisco
  • UPS
  • Sony
  • Corsair
  • T-Mobile
  • ADP

Clay Awards

  • Webby Awards
  • AWWWARDS
  • CSSDA
  • CommArts SOTD
  • Apple Editors Choice