Consulting Services

I specialize in guiding businesses through the intricacies of product strategy, UX design, and branding. Whether you're launching a new venture or revitalizing an existing one, I offer tailored solutions to help you achieve your goals.

What is Svelte UX?

Svelte

(svelt, sfelt) adjective

Slim, slender, or lean, specifically in a way that is elegant, graceful, and attractive 

I founded Svelte UX Consulting in 2011. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to mastering and expanding my skills in product strategy, UX design, and Agile product management. I've refined a unique blend of services in human-centered design, product innovation, and 0 to 1 concept development, catering to a wide spectrum of clients from startups to Fortune 100 giants.

I chose the name Svelte UX as a play on ‘Lean UX’ that reflects my approach to client engagements. Svelte UX stands as a testament to a lean and impactful approach to consulting and my commitment to delivering elegant, tailor-made solutions that drive success. With over 170 projects under my belt for more than 90 diverse clients across sectors like tech, healthcare, finance, and education, I bring unparalleled experience and insight.

At Svelte UX, we believe in offering custom solutions designed to fit your budget, timeline, and needs perfectly, ensuring value and results without the overhead. My service model is built on flexibility and efficiency, ensuring you get precisely what you need without unnecessary costs.

My approach is hands-on, whether that means I become an extension of your team or assemble a specialized crew to bring your project to life. Svelte UX becomes your partner in transformation, promising agility, affordability, and impactful results.

A Battle-Tested Blueprint for Product Triumphs

Unleash innovation with a proven 8-step approach designed for strategic excellence in product development. Each step is a strategic milestone, carefully curated to guide you through the nuances of product strategy. From user-centric design to market launch, our approach is the catalyst for transformative success in your product ventures.

  • Clarify Goals, Objectives, and Target Audience

    In this foundational step, we collaborate to define your project's core elements. Through detailed discussions and research, we articulate goals, objectives, and target audience, providing a comprehensive project brief, stakeholder analysis, and refined project scope. This sets a clear direction for success.

  • Gather Insights, Analyze Market Trends, and Understand User Needs

    Delving deep into research, we gather insights, analyze market trends, and understand user needs. This involves extensive market research, competitor analysis, and user surveys. Deliverables include user personas, a competitive analysis, and refined user stories. Grounding our strategy in research-backed insights ensures alignment with market demands and user expectations.

  • Strategize and Outline the Roadmap for Product Development

    In this strategic phase, we devise a roadmap for product development, outlining key milestones and initiatives. Collaboratively, we create a detailed project timeline, a strategic roadmap, and an actionable project plan. Strategic planning in each phase lays the groundwork for a successful and efficient development process.

  • Create Intuitive and Engaging User Interfaces and Experiences

    Focusing on crafting intuitive user interfaces and experiences, we create wireframes, design mockups, and interactive prototypes. These deliverables visualize the user journey, ensuring alignment with project goals. Emphasizing user-centric design principles guarantees the final product resonates seamlessly with your target audience.

  • Build Interactive Prototypes for Validation and Feedback

    Advancing from design, we build interactive prototypes for validation and feedback. This involves creating functional prototypes that simulate user interactions. Deliverables include clickable prototypes, user flow diagrams, and detailed usability test plans. Stakeholder and user involvement in the validation process refines the user experience before moving to the next stage.

  • Conduct Thorough Usability Testing to Refine and Enhance the Product

    The testing phase ensures product quality and effectiveness through thorough usability testing. Real users interact with prototypes, providing usability test reports, feedback summaries, and refined prototypes. Insights from user interactions refine and enhance the product, addressing usability issues for a seamless user experience.

  • Execute a Successful Product Launch Strategy

    Transitioning to the launch phase, we execute a meticulously planned product launch strategy. This includes marketing campaigns, user onboarding materials, and rollout plans. Deliverables encompass a launch plan, marketing collateral, and user documentation, maximizing the product's impact in the market.

  • Continuously Iterate and Improve Based on User Feedback and Market Trends.

    The final step involves continuous iteration and improvement based on user feedback and market trends. Post-launch feedback, performance analysis, and iterative improvements are initiated. Deliverables include a post-launch analysis report, an updated project roadmap, and refined design prototypes. Embracing a culture of continuous improvement ensures the product evolves in response to user needs and dynamic market trends.

95 Amazing Clients

178 Completed Products

Featured Case Study

EducationXR

A fully immersive, multi-user education & training platform for VR, desktop, tablet, & mobile devices 

Contact Blake

Located in the greater Salt Lake City area.

Email Blake@SvelteUX.com

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