Australia · UI/UX and graphic design

Mobile app design in Australia, tested with real people before anyone codes.

People forgive a missing feature faster than a confusing screen. Mobile app design in Australia shapes flows, layouts and interactions so users succeed on the first try.

In-house team Perth-based, Australia-wide You own every file

At a glance

  • Research first
  • Flows that feel natural
  • A prototype to tap
  • Files developers can use
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Australia-widePerth based

Mobile app design in Australia: what to expect

Mobile app design in Australia covers user research, flows, wireframes, visual design, prototypes and usability testing for iOS and Android. We hand developers precise specifications, so the finished app matches the design.

Who it suits

Teams shaping a new app or fixing a confusing one.

What you get

A tested prototype, a design system and a handoff pack.

How we start

Research into users and the situations they use the app in.

Why it helps

The first minute is so easy that people carry on.

What we cover

What goes into your design

The pieces that make up the service.

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User research

Who they are and what they need.

Flows

Journeys mapped screen by screen.

Screens

Clean layouts for every state.

Prototype

A clickable model to test.

Design system

Reusable parts for developers.

Handoff

Specs and assets organised.

In Australia

Design for how Australians actually use their phones

Australians use apps on trains, in utes, on beaches and at job sites, often one-handed and in bright sun. We design for glare, short attention and imperfect coverage.

We test prototypes with people who resemble your customers, often over video, and refine until the first minute feels easy. Developer files are organised and labelled clearly.

  • Prototypes tested with real users
  • Both platforms covered
  • Specifications developers can follow

Common situations

What Australian clients usually ask us to solve

Ideas needing validation

A new idea can be tested with clickable prototypes, so people try it before you invest in code and you learn what to change.

Apps with poor reviews

Complaints often point to confusing flows. We review the experience, fix the worst friction and redesign the screens people struggle with.

Field and on-the-go apps

Staff working outdoors face glare, gloves and poor signal. We test designs in those conditions, so screens work when it matters.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Research summary: What we learned about your users
  • Tested prototype: A clickable model of the app
  • Handoff pack: Specs, assets and notes for developers
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When professional design makes sense

  • You are shaping a brand-new app
  • Users find your current app confusing
  • Developers keep asking design questions
  • You want evidence before building

Compare

Design before development?

Design before development?
CompareDesign firstStraight to code
ReworkLessMore
Early costHigherLower
User fitHigherUncertain
Best forNew appsTiny tweaks

How we work

Our process, step by step

Learn

We study users and their situations.

Map

We sketch journeys and key screens.

Design

We craft the screens and states.

Test

We try the prototype with real users.

Hand off

We prepare files developers can build from.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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Screens

More screens and states take more design time and more reviewing.

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Research

Deeper research means more sessions and more time analysing what we hear.

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Platforms

iOS and Android have different conventions, so we design with each in mind.

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Accessibility

Inclusive design needs extra checks, but it helps everyone use the app.

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Brand

A new brand adds creative work before the screens can be finalised.

Technology

Tools we use

Design

FigmaProtopieLottie

Testing

MazeTestFlight

Guidelines

Human Interface GuidelinesMaterial Design

Why Kedra Digi

Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. We work with clients across Australia by video, shared files and clear milestones, and meet in person in Perth or by arrangement elsewhere when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Do you test with real people?
Yes, with short remote sessions where people try the prototype while we watch where they hesitate.
Can you design for iOS and Android?
Yes, respecting each platform's habits so the app feels natural on both.
Will developers get usable files?
Yes, organised and labelled so developers can build without guessing what you meant.
Can you improve an existing app?
Yes, starting with a review of where users struggle, then fixing the biggest problems first.
Do you design for accessibility?
Yes, from the first sketch, with readable text, sensible touch sizes and strong contrast.
Can we change the design later?
Yes, because we build a system that makes updates easy and keeps new screens consistent.
Do you design for both iOS and Android?
Yes. We follow each platform's conventions where it matters and share a consistent visual identity, so users feel at home and the brand stays recognisable.
How are designs tested?
With clickable prototypes and short sessions with real users, observing where they hesitate. We fix problems before development starts, when changes cost little.
What do developers receive?
Annotated screens, component libraries, assets and interaction notes, so the build matches the design and fewer questions slow the project.
Can you redesign an existing app?
Yes. We audit the current app, keep what users like and improve navigation, onboarding and key tasks, so existing customers are not alienated.

Free discovery call

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Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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