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Centigrade
UX agency with design at ❤ and technology in mind
As one of the leading agencies for UX design and user research, Centigrade supports the best companies in their industry in the holistic development of digital product experiences.
Especially by designing software according to modern accessibility standards and AI paradigms, Centigrade makes the digitalized world of tomorrow a world with less friction & fewer errors and more productivity and enjoyment in use.
UX design: the key to digital success
- In the digital world, users decide the success or failure of a product.
- An excellent UX is far more than appealing design – it increases customer satisfaction, reduces errors, raises the conversion rate, and strengthens brand perception.
- Our UX agency brings over 20 years of know-how to develop tailored solutions using innovative methods that meet or even exceed users' expectations.
- By investing in professional UX, you save time and resources and ensure that you address your target group directly. This secures a decisive competitive advantage, because an outstanding user experience is not a luxury – it is the key to long-term success.
Our services
Strong UX services for a wow effect – and measurable success
As a UX agency, we design digital experiences that delight users and move your company forward. Our approach combines strategic foresight with creative design and a sound methodology. People are always at the center – their needs, expectations, and behaviors. With a deep understanding of users and their workflows, we create solutions that work intuitively, appeal emotionally, and offer measurable added value.
Whether start-up or large enterprise – we accompany our clients as partners through the entire process of digital product development and develop solutions according to the latest accessibility standards and AI paradigms.
UX & UI design
The behavior and level of training of your users are the foundation on which we design high-quality and user-friendly user interfaces.
Usability & user research
Gain important insights into your users and their usage behavior, for example to optimize your software for the latest accessibility standards.
UX consulting & strategy
Together with our clients, we develop a tailored strategy as a compass for your digital transformation and advise you in the jungle of modern AI tools.
Frontend development
Using state-of-the-art technologies, we turn challenging user interface concepts, designs, and design systems into reality. Whether in Angular, React, or ThreeJS: we value systematic work, attention to detail, and performance.
UX training
In our UX Academy trainings, you learn the craft of anchoring UX in your projects and products. In particular, we show you how to use AI to automate your DesignOps processes where relevant – always with the "Human in the Loop", of course.
Software modernization
We guide you step by step through the modernization of your software, continue to develop your application in an agile way, and secure your competitive edge. From a purely visual facelift to a substantial restructuring, we are at your side.
*20
Years of experience
2000+
Projects
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>3.5
million in annual revenue
40+
Talented people from psychology, design, and IT
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Saarbrücken / Düsseldorf / Frankfurt / Hamburg
Success stories
Best UX in action: client projects that make the difference
Planning a UX project? We support you from the very beginning!
Whether a concrete project or a first idea – we accompany you from the initial analysis to the finished solution. In a non-binding initial conversation, we clarify your goals, your needs, and the best next step for your digital product development.
Our UX agency process – step by step to the digital product experience
As a UX agency with over 20 years of experience, we follow a clearly structured process that puts users' needs at the center. From user research through first ideas and detailed conception to the final UI design and frontend implementation, we create digital solutions that work intuitively and offer real added value. We think "lean & large", true to the motto "Build Measure Learn" - flexible, agile, collaborative, and always focused on designing the best possible experience for users. In doing so, we exclusively use state-of-the-art AI tools that live up to a human-centered "Human-in-the-Loop" approach.
Targeted assessment & scoping
We analyze your existing application and specifically identify the areas where you can realize the greatest added value – for example through cost reductions, higher performance, or faster time-to-market.
UX research
We analyze your users' needs in various usage scenarios, based on interviews and usability tests, and then prioritize features that fulfill core needs higher than features that are merely "nice-to-have".
UX & UI design
Based on the prioritized features, we develop first ideas and design modern user interfaces, which we present in an appealing and contemporary UI design, thereby opening doors.
Prototype & roadmap
With a view to the modernized UX & UI design, we create a proof of concept to make the planned improvements tangible for all stakeholders. We then develop a clear sprint roadmap that is geared toward agile feasibility from the very beginning.
Modernization without downtime
With AI-supported migration methods and intelligent architectures, we ensure that your systems remain continuously available. Thanks to an iterative approach, you benefit from initial results already during the project.
Rethinking user experience with AI-supported automation
Thanks to AI agents, optimizing your UX has never been as efficient as it is today. By using generative LLMs, modern computer vision, and user-centered architecture approaches, UX research analyses and optimizations can not only be provided in an automated way but also continuously validated.
Learn more about the new possibilities that AI agents offer for human-centered digital products – in the whitepaper by our managing director and AI expert Thomas Immich.
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Frequently asked questions
What is our mission?
We create digital products with disruptive technologies to fulfill demanding human needs. With UX-optimized software development and "Human-in-the-Loop" AI tools, we make the digitalized world of tomorrow a world with less friction & fewer errors and more productivity & enjoyment in use.
What is UX design and why is it important?
UX design (user experience design) deals with the experience users have when interacting with a product or service. The goal is to make this experience as pleasant, intuitive, and efficient as possible. It is not only about the visual appearance of the interface, but above all about functionality and comprehensibility. Good UX design makes the difference: it delights, saves time, avoids frustration – and ensures that users are happy to return and operating errors are avoided.
How does Centigrade differ from other UX agencies?
Our innovative AI toolchain, our renowned client base from critical industries, and our more than 20 years of expertise offer you the perfect mix. In particular, through our AI-driven tool support with "Human-in-the-Loop" principles, we can reduce development costs without compromising quality and handle large projects even with smaller, faster teams.
Which areas or clients do we specialize in?
We are broadly positioned – and that is precisely our strength. Our focus is on industries such as the automotive industry, energy, education, telecommunications, media, healthcare, logistics, insurance, retail, automation, medicine, industry, and many more. Our clients range from innovative startups to international corporations, mostly in the B2B sector. Thanks to our experience in a wide variety of fields, we can develop tailored solutions – flexible, targeted, and always with the users in mind.
What is the process for receiving a quote from us?
The process is simple and straightforward: first, you send us an inquiry via the contact form on our website – or book an appointment directly via our booking tool. In the subsequent joint conversation, we clarify your requirements, wishes, and the project scope without obligation. On this basis, we create a tailored quote and send it to you promptly – clear, transparent, and to the point, and of course also negotiable.
Where is the UX design agency located?
Our UX agency is at home all over Germany! With permanent locations in Saarbrücken, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg, we are well positioned – and thanks to our "remote first" colleagues, we are always close by nationwide. Whether on site or digital: we work wherever it suits our projects and our clients best. The Frankfurt location in particular, 5 min on foot from the main station, is well suited for a personal meeting with low travel costs.
Everything starts with a good conversation.
Let us therefore talk together about possibilities for your digital product development. We look forward to your inquiry.
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