Interfaces designed for your users, from the first screen

Design That Makes the Difference

A poorly designed interface gets expensive after launch: users hesitating in front of a screen, input errors someone has to fix by hand, support tickets that come back every week. At Appik Studio, design isn't an afterthought — it runs alongside the technical architecture, because that's where those costs get decided.

Our senior designer, Patrick, brings his expertise in visual design and user-centered approaches to create interfaces that aren't just beautiful, but functional, intuitive, and memorable. Our design work feeds directly into our mobile development and web development services.

Our Design Philosophy

User-centered, always

Every design decision is guided by the real needs of your users. We don't create interfaces to impress other designers — we design experiences that solve concrete problems and generate measurable results.

Luxury minimalism

Our approach: sophistication through simplicity. No visual noise, no unnecessary decorations. Every element on screen has a reason to exist. The result: elegant, professional, and delightful interfaces.

Mobile-first, responsive by default

We design for mobile first, then adapt for tablet and desktop. This approach guarantees an optimal experience across all devices, without compromising on ergonomics or aesthetics.

Inclusive accessibility

Our designs respect WCAG accessibility standards. Sufficient contrast, readable text sizes, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility. Good design is accessible to everyone.

Our Design Skills

UX Research

Persona analysis, user flows, competitive benchmarking, usability testing. We understand your users before drawing the first pixel.

Wireframing and prototyping

Low-fidelity wireframes to validate structure and interactions. High-fidelity interactive prototypes on Figma to test the experience before development.

UI Design

Creation of consistent design systems: typography, color palette, reusable components, micro-interactions. Every detail is crafted to reflect your brand identity.

Design system

Standardized component library ensuring visual consistency across the entire application. Facilitates maintenance and future evolution.

Tools and Methodology

Design Integrated with Development

One of our key strengths: our designers and developers work hand in hand. Unlike agencies where design is thrown "over the wall" to developers, at Appik Studio:

• The designer understands the technical constraints of React Native and Next.js
• Developers deliver pixel-perfect implementations
• Figma components map directly to React components
• Animations are designed to be achievable and performant

This integrated process eliminates back-and-forth and ensures the final product is faithful to the design vision.

Notable Design Projects

• Time District — Premium design for a luxury watch marketplace. Elegant interface with attention to typographic and visual details, reflecting the platform's high-end positioning.

• Smatch — Gamified UX for a sports meetup app. Intuitive visual matching system, engaging sports profiles, smooth experience from first launch to first match.

• Pneumoscope — Clear, functional medical interface for a connected stethoscope. Design adapted for healthcare professionals: critical information visible at a glance, simplified navigation in clinical context.

• Muse — Interactive web interface for a museum analytics tool. Design that showcases data while remaining accessible to cultural professionals.

• Lausanne Time Machine — Immersive touch interface for exploring Lausanne's historical registers on an interactive table. Design that makes 19th-century data accessible and fascinating.

Our Design Process

1. Discovery and research (1-2 weeks)

Understanding your business goals, analyzing target users, competitive benchmarking. We deliver a UX brief that guides the entire project.

2. Information architecture (1 week)

Site map, user flows, content hierarchy. We structure the application so every feature is accessible in minimal clicks.

3. Wireframes and validation (1-2 weeks)

Low-fidelity mockups to validate structure and key interactions. Rapid iterations with your team before moving to visual design.

4. UI Design and component system (2-3 weeks)

Creating the application's visual identity: typography, colors, iconography, components. Every screen is designed with care, from the header to the last button.

5. Interactive prototyping and testing

Clickable Figma prototype to test the complete user experience. Usability testing with real users when needed.

6. Development handoff

Asset delivery, technical specifications, design system guide. Continuous support for developers during implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to provide a design or can you create it? We handle complete design — from UX research to final UI design. If you already have a design or brand guidelines, we integrate and adapt it for mobile/web.

How much does UX/UI design cost? Design typically represents 15 to 25% of the total project budget. For complete design (UX research + wireframes + UI + prototype), expect CHF 8,000 to CHF 25,000 depending on application complexity. For a full budget estimate for your app, check out our guide: How much does a mobile app cost in Switzerland?

How long does the design phase take? Generally 3 to 6 weeks for a complete project. A simple design (landing page, showcase site) can be done in 1 to 2 weeks. We can also work in parallel with development to accelerate the timeline.

Do you use templates or create custom designs? All our work is 100% custom. We create a unique design that reflects your brand identity and your users' specific needs. No templates, no copy-paste.