Black Bear Design

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Founded:
2004
Hourly Rates:
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Avg. Project Cost:
$100,000+
Ratings:
4.2 9 Reviews

Services

  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Development
  • VR App Development
  • AR App Development
  • App Marketing

Industries Served

Energy & Utilities Government & Public Sector Food & Beverage Events & Event Management Real Estate Travel & Hospitality Retail & E-commerce

Where We Specialize

13% No Code/ Low Code
No Code/ Low Code 13%
Web Design 10%
Metaverse Development 8%
Web3 8%
Big Data Analytics 8%
Virtual Reality 8%
Blockchain Development 7%
IT Services 7%
Mobile App Development 6%
Bot Development 6%
Web Development 5%
Graphic Design 5%
Progressive Web App 4%
Augmented Reality 3%
Salesforce Development 2%

Industry Expertise

Restaurant43% Food32% Entertainment25%

Typical Project Size

62% Enterprise
29% Small Business
9% Midmarket Business

About

Black Bear Design has been in business since 2004, delivering technology projects for clients. Black Bear Design focuses on Branding & Graphic Design and Web Development. The company operates with a team of 10 - 49 professionals. Typical hourly rates run around $100 - $149/hr, with an average project cost near $60,000. Overall, Black Bear Design is one of the options worth shortlisting for a technology project.

Black Bear Design Reviews

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Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Josh Walker / Founder | Aug 20, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Black Bear Design was brought in to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Founder at Summit Energy. We operate in Energy & Utilities and most of our customers are in and around Christchurch, New Zealand.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Sam Harding / VP of Engineering | Aug 10, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with Black Bear Design. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We hired Black Bear Design to create an interactive 3D showroom for our website. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 3-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AR/VR Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Government & Public Sector
Location:
Birmingham, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as VP of Engineering at Brightpath Council Services Ltd. We operate in Government & Public Sector and most of our customers are in and around Birmingham, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to create an interactive 3D showroom for our website.
What services did the company provide for your project?
AR/VR Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Black Bear Design asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable AR/VR Development partner.

Honest advice and solid execution

Nicole Henderson / Senior Product Manager | Jul 09, 2026

Black Bear Design did an excellent job for us. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We engaged Black Bear Design to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Food & Beverage
Location:
Austin, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Senior Product Manager at Stonebridge Kitchen. We operate in Food & Beverage and most of our customers are in and around Austin, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly CRM Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Reliable Data & Analytics Partner That Delivered What They Promised

Divya Kulkarni / Senior Engineering Manager | Jun 18, 2026

Our experience with Black Bear Design was really positive from start to finish. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

The Data & Analytics work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with Black Bear Design to clean up and consolidate customer data spread across several systems. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The engagement ran for about 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Data & Analytics
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Events & Event Management
Location:
Ahmedabad, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Redwood Experiences Pvt Ltd is a Events & Event Management business in Ahmedabad, India. As Senior Engineering Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Black Bear Design.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to clean up and consolidate customer data spread across several systems, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Data & Analytics — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Events & Event Management and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Quality work, a little slower than we planned

Callum Holmes / Managing Director | Jun 11, 2026

The final product works well for us, although the process could have been smoother. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch.

I would recommend Black Bear Design to anyone looking for a dependable Blockchain Development partner.

Project summary

We engaged Black Bear Design to develop and audit smart contracts for a tokenized loyalty program. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 7 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Blockchain Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Real Estate
Location:
Cardiff, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pioneer Realty Ltd is a Real Estate business in Cardiff, UK. As Managing Director, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Black Bear Design.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to develop and audit smart contracts for a tokenized loyalty program.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Blockchain Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive UI/UX Design Team

Lucy Turner / CEO | May 18, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features.

The UI/UX Design work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with Black Bear Design to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Government & Public Sector
Location:
Bristol, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as CEO at Blue Harbor Council Services Ltd. We operate in Government & Public Sector and most of our customers are in and around Bristol, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Sophie Walker / Co-Founder | Mar 02, 2026

Black Bear Design did good work for us, and we would use them again. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Our company worked with Black Bear Design to create an interactive 3D showroom for our website. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 8-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AR/VR Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Government & Public Sector
Location:
Leeds, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Co-Founder at Cobalt Council Services. We operate in Government & Public Sector and most of our customers are in and around Leeds, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to create an interactive 3D showroom for our website.
What services did the company provide for your project?
AR/VR Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Ruben Visser / Co-Founder | Feb 14, 2026

We were happy with the final result. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We engaged Black Bear Design to customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 7-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Travel & Hospitality
Location:
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Lumen Journeys BV is a Travel & Hospitality business in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As Co-Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Black Bear Design.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
CRM Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable CRM Development partner.

Delivered on time and stayed involved after launch

Oliver Doyle / Founder & CEO | Jan 06, 2026

The project went well overall. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. Their team changed one developer midway, which slowed things down for a couple of weeks. I would recommend Black Bear Design to anyone looking for a dependable Low-Code / No-Code Development partner.

Project summary

Our company worked with Black Bear Design to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The project took roughly 2 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Low-Code / No-Code Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Retail & E-commerce
Location:
Manchester, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Retail & E-commerce company based in Manchester, UK. I'm the Founder & CEO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build internal tools on a low-code platform so our team could stop relying on spreadsheets.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Low-Code / No-Code Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Retail & E-commerce clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.
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The exact stack shifts by project, but Black Bear Design commonly works across things like React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, Flutter, React Native, native iOS and Android, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. For context, it has experience across industries such as Nonprofit & NGO, Travel & Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, Construction and Education, and it has been operating since 2004.

What tends to set Black Bear Design apart usually comes down to some mix of technical depth, relevant industry experience, how clients describe working with them, their development approach, communication habits, and whether they can actually deliver something that scales. Founded in 2004, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.

Like most established software teams, Black Bear Design typically sticks around post-launch for ongoing maintenance — bug fixes, performance tuning, security patching, new feature work, and general technical support. For context, its listed capabilities span VR App Development, App Marketing, Web Development, Mobile App Development and AR App Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

Most businesses reach Black Bear Design through its website, a direct email, or a contact form — any of which works for discussing what you need, booking an initial conversation, or asking for a rough estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Nonprofit & NGO, Travel & Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, Construction and Education, and its listed capabilities span VR App Development, App Marketing, Web Development, Mobile App Development and AR App Development.

Most companies structured like Black Bear Design give you a choice between a fixed-price contract, a dedicated team arrangement, or time-and-materials billing, so you can pick whichever lines up with your budget and how well-defined your scope already is. For context, it has experience across industries such as Nonprofit & NGO, Travel & Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, Construction and Education, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

Plenty of modern software teams, Black Bear Design included, now build real AI and machine learning features — chatbots, predictive models, computer vision, and automation that goes beyond simple rule-based scripts. For context, its listed capabilities span VR App Development, App Marketing, Web Development, Mobile App Development and AR App Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

It's a common line of work for a company like Black Bear Design — multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing hooked up properly, and cloud-native deployment built for a product meant to scale as a service rather than a one-off build. For context, it has experience across industries such as Nonprofit & NGO, Travel & Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, Construction and Education, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

Modernizing legacy software is usually within scope for a firm like Black Bear Design — re-platforming, refactoring old code, and moving things onto current frameworks or cloud infrastructure without necessarily rebuilding everything from zero. For context, it has experience across industries such as Nonprofit & NGO, Travel & Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, Construction and Education, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

Black Bear Design generally runs something close to a standard structured process — requirements gathering, UI/UX design, development in agile sprints, QA testing along the way, deployment, and support once it's live. For context, it has experience across industries such as Nonprofit & NGO, Travel & Hospitality, Mining & Metals, Aerospace & Defense, Construction and Education, and it has been operating since 2004.
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