Gold Coast · UI/UX and graphic design
Mobile app design on the Gold Coast, tested with real people before anyone writes code.
Fixing a design costs far less than rebuilding an app. Our mobile app design on the Gold Coast tests prototypes with real users before any code is written.
At a glance
- Research first
- Flows that feel natural
- A prototype to tap
- Files developers can use
Mobile app design on the Gold Coast: what to expect
Mobile app design on the Gold Coast covers user research, flows, wireframes, visual design and prototypes. We test with real users and hand developers a clear, documented 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.
On the Gold Coast
Design for how people really use their phones outdoors
Gold Coast users open apps on the beach, in the sun and on the move, often with glare and sandy fingers. Mobile app design on the Gold Coast tests in those conditions, so contrast is strong, buttons are large and key screens work even with weak signal.
Our team is based in Perth and has no Gold Coast office, so we are open about how the work happens: scheduled video calls, shared documents and short written updates. We can arrange a visit to the Gold Coast when a project calls for it.
- First-time users tested
- Outdoor readability checked
- Layouts flex for translations
Common situations
What the Gold Coast clients usually ask us to solve
Apps for visitors and tourists
Apps for visitors and tourists are used quickly by people unfamiliar with the place. We design short, clear flows with plain language and strong icons.
Booking and ordering apps
Booking and ordering apps depend on a few steps being easy. We test them with real users and remove friction.
Fitness and wellness apps
Fitness and wellness apps need to motivate without overwhelming. We design progress and reminders that people welcome.
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.
Request a proposal →- 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?
| Compare | Design first | Straight to code |
|---|---|---|
| Rework | Less | More |
| Early cost | Higher | Lower |
| User fit | Higher | Uncertain |
| Best for | New apps | Tiny 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.
Request your proposal →More screens and states take more design time and more reviewing.
Deeper research means more sessions and more time analysing what we hear.
iOS and Android have different conventions, so we design with each in mind.
Inclusive design needs extra checks, but it helps everyone use the app.
A new brand adds creative work before the screens can be finalised.
Technology
Tools we use
Design
Testing
Guidelines
Why Kedra Digi
Why Gold Coast businesses choose Kedra Digi.
Strategy, design, development and marketing together.
Itemised deliverables before work starts.
Files, code and accounts are handed over.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Gold Coast clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.
Do you test with real people?
Can you design for iOS and Android?
Will developers get usable files?
Can you improve an existing app?
Do you design for accessibility?
Can we change the design later?
How do you design for people who have never used your service?
How do you design for use outdoors?
Do you design for international users?
How do you test prototypes?
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