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Best Durham UI/UX Design Company Rankings
8 Companies - Rankings updated: March 31, 2026
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FUELING DISRUPTION
We're EffectiveSofta custom software development company delivering effective digital solutions. Whether it's new product creation or scaling and maintaining complex systems, we empower businesses to grow and disrupt their industries. [... see all EffectiveSoft reviews ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
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User Research Project for Fintech Company How Boli Ai achieves a clear solution vision through EffectiveSofts discovery phase 
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development Project Transforming fitness with all-in-one sports app 
Website Development Project for Real Estate Company Management tool for real estate deals
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Software Development Review from Philipe Araujo
We have had a highly positive experience utilizing EffectiveSoft's staff augmentation services for our Business Analyst and Quality Engineer needs. The professionals provided were not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also integrated seamlessly with our existing team, requiring minimal ramp-up time. Their expertise in their respective fields significantly enhanced our project's efficiency and overall quality. We confidently recommend EffectiveSoft for any organization seeking top-tier talent to augment their teams and drive successful project outcomes.
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Software Development Review from Sasja Ihn Christensen
Maersk Broker is pleased to provide this reference letter for EffectiveSoft, our trusted collaborator for complex web projects. From the initial stages of our projects, the team at EffectiveSoft demonstrated a deep understanding of our requirements and have been apro-active part of any problem-solving process. The team of offshore developers has been well-run through their lead developer, and we have only experienced a professional approach to our projects, as well as a pleasant and trust-based collaboration = between all members in the EffectiveSoft team and our own team. EffectiveSoft has furthermore proved to be highly flexible, adapting to our evolving needs and delivering reliable results under shifting circumstances and shifting priorities. They have furthermore been very quick to find and add the necessary resources to the team when needed, and we have only experienced professional and highly skilled consultants. This has also made on-boarding into projects faster and more efficient.In conclusion, it has been a pleasure working with EffectiveSoft, and I have no doubt that they will continue to be an asset to any collaborators in the future, adding value through their professionalism, dedication and understanding of business needs.
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Software Development Review from Matt Hobbs
I am writing to recommend EffectiveSoft, a technology consulting company that has been providing services to Canopy for the last four years. During this time they have consistently demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines for our business outcomes.. Canopy’s mission is to improve the financial resilience of UK renters, and support the Agents and Landlords they rent from with our powerful referencing platform. EffectiveSoft has been a key partner, working with us to deliver our product and engineering roadmaps as we continue to grow and scale. Their skilled team of engineers has worked to understand our unique product needs and deliver quality platform increments following agile principles.One of the most impressive qualities of EffectiveSoft is their ability to respond flexibly to our changes in direction, and meet evolving delivery deadlines, overseen by Kirill Makarenko, our technical project manager. Kirill and the team’s strong work ethic, capability and diligence has been crucial in the successful execution of our projects. It is rare to come across an external development team that remains steadfast in its commitment to service standards and business continuity, and here EffectiveSoft have excelled. Based on our experience, I would highly recommend EffectiveSoft for any organisation seeking technology delivery services. Their dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering results make them an invaluable partner.
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Elegant, Performant Digital Products. Personalized, Automated Marketing. All Powered by Data and AI.
WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, is a leading digital consultancy. Since our founding in 2008, WillowTree has become one of the largest full-service digital experience firms with a team of 1000+ experts specializing across the end-to-end spectrum of digital products and services. [... view WillowTree profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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Media App Development Project HBO 
Website Development Project Marriott
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Nahla NNEW's Review Sourced from Google
WillowTree, located at the Wool Factory in Charlottesville, VA, is housed in a beautifully restored historic building featuring modern, thoughtfully designed office spaces. I had a fantastic experience working at WillowTree Charlottesville, enhanced by an excellent on-site café and a charming outdoor coffee shop. The Wool Factory itself is an iconic landmark, blending historic character with contemporary architecture.Its central location provides easy access to many of Charlottesville’s attractions, including historic buildings, museums, shops, restaurants, hotels, and the mall. WillowTree is an outstanding company to work for—they truly value their employees and provide a top-tier in-office experience.
Show moreWilbur Burt's Review Sourced from Google
Your Va lottery app is causing a lot of individuals a bad executable experience. THEY CLAIM THAT APP STARTS OUT ACTING FINE,BUT THEN GOES BUGGY. MY APP WORKED FINE STARTING OUT,BUT NOW WILL NOT LET ME DOWNLOAD BECAUSE IT NOW IS "NOT COM
Show moreDanny Sarco's Review Sourced from Google
Sets the benchmark for how modern offices should be designed. It is compassionate towards its employees, clients, and the local communities in which it operates. Willow Tree is the best company I've ever worked for. Heck, it's the best company I've ever heard of.
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Designing Digital Futures, One Product at a Time
Smashing Boxes is a digital product agency based in Durham, NC, specializing in user-centered design and development. With a focus on product design, software development, web design, website development, and app development, they transform innovative ideas into impactful digital solutions. [... view Smashing Boxes profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Discover Your Potential With Us
Gusto Design Co. is a beer branding and design practice dedicated to creating remarkable digital experiences, unforgettable brands, and enduring creative solutions for companies that value purpose and strive for a strong presence. [... view Gusto Design profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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Revolutionizing Ideas Into Reality
At Big Fish, we are a team of technical experts based in the U.S. who design and build custom mobile apps. [... view Big Fish profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsBig Fish Services
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Eric Wexler's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Big Fish App Development was a fantastic experience. Sara and her team were professional, helpful, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire project. Building an app or software can be a stressful undertaking but Sara really takes an organized approach and explains the process step by step. Her deep knowledge and expertise really showed, and she consistently met deadlines while being flexible enough to work at whatever pace was needed.Big Fish was thorough, and always one step ahead — often thinking of things I hadn’t even considered, which made a huge difference in the App. Her input during the development process was invaluable.I highly recommend Big Fish to anyone looking for a skilled and dependable app developer. If you are coming into this with little AppDev knowledge, just know that Big Fish is fair and trustworthy. I couldn’t have asked for a better team in bringing my app and ideas to life!
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These are really great people to work with, and they're based right here in Tampa Bay. I highly recommend Big Fish for app development.
Show moreKym Jenkins's Review Sourced from Google
I've had really great experiences with Big Fish. Their attention to detail is only surpassed by the solid execution of app development with each project. One of the best app development companies that I've worked with, and I look forward to our next project together.
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App consultancy experts
Being one of a select group of iOS app developers with a presence on the iTunes App Store since Day One, as well as being early adopters of the Android ecosystem, we have consistently stayed on the cutting edge of app technology and trends over the past ten years. [... view CrossComm profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsCrossComm Services
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Get Found Online and Offline.
Local Presence SEO, LLC is a digital marketing company which focuses on SEO. To create top results from seo, we are experts in on-page optimization, off-page link building, web design, social media management, citation management, reputation management and off-line business building strategies. [... view Local Presence SEO profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Roxanne Castile's Review Sourced from Google
I can't say enough great things about working with Local Presence SEO, LLC! As the owner of a childcare center, I knew how important it was to improve our online visibility—but I didn’t know where to begin. David and his team made the entire process easy to understand, and they took the time to really learn about our business and what makes us unique.Since partnering with them, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in website traffic, more inquiries from new families, and a stronger presence in local search results. They’ve helped us show up exactly where we need to be. Their communication has been clear, professional, and always timely.If you run a small business—especially in the childcare industry—I highly recommend working with this team. Their SEO strategies truly deliver results!
Show moreRavonda Cole's Review Sourced from Google
David provides the best SEO services by far. We have used other companies and they were a big flop. Local Presence SEO had us ranking on the first page in no time, and it has really helped our business. David provides monthly reports and explains it al to us which helps us understand what’s going on instead of just expecting us to just trust him like other companies do. If you want a great looking Website and SEO that really works, call David.
Show moreJOHN Burton's Review Sourced from Google
David has provided our company with great service and results on our web site.I have talked with a lot of SEO experts. David is the only one that knows all the ends and outs on how to get the best results on SEO .If you want to be in front of your competitor i would highly recommend you go with Local Presence"
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We leverage web technologies to solve business problems
Design Hammers mission is to leverage web technologies to help clients solve key business problems and achieve business goals. [... view DesignHammer profile ]- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
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About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Robert de Wit has a diverse background in advertising, marketing, IT, and healthcare. With a history as both a copywriter and a video game journalist, he specializes in SEO, long-form content creation, and crafting compelling copy that drives results. Currently, he writes about website and interface design at DesignRush, delivering the latest industry insights and analysis.
Branko Dimitrijević is a multifaceted creative and a recipient of 33 design awards. Throughout his 12-year career, he has delivered over 165 web design projects, showcasing his expertise in website optimization, UI/UX design, logo design, and video animation. He is now dedicating his talent and skills to being one of the creative geniuses at DesignRush.
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