Design Direct UK

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Founded:: 2006
Hourly Rates:: $25 - $49 / hr
Employees:: 10 - 49
Ratings:: 4.7 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Manufacturing Agriculture Food & Beverage Construction Advertising & Marketing

Where We Specialize

20% Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality 20%

AI Development 18%

Bot Development 17%

Android 17%

Game Development 13%

Mobile App Development 9%

Ruby on Rails 4%

Web Development 2%

Industry Expertise

Retail86% Manufacturing14%

Typical Project Size

47% Enterprise

39% Small Business

14% Midmarket Business

About

Businesses looking for a reliable technology partner often consider Design Direct UK. The company's main offerings are Web Development and Mobile App Development. Its team includes 10 - 49 specialists working across design, development, and delivery. Projects are generally billed around $25 - $49 / hr/hr. Design Direct UK operates out of London, England. This profile is a starting point — reach out to Design Direct UK directly to discuss project specifics.

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Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Matt Tremblay / Director of Technology | Sep 22, 2026

Design Direct UK did an excellent job for us. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We partnered with Design Direct UK to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

Overall Rating 4.5
Quality 5.0
Schedule 4.5
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Mobile App Development
Project Cost:: $500,000+
Project Duration:: Feb 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:: Manufacturing
Location:: Ottawa, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

Copper Leaf Components is a Manufacturing business in Ottawa, Canada. As Director of Technology, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Design Direct 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 build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Mobile App Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

They had relevant experience in Manufacturing and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.

How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?

Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.

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?

Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.

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?

Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Solid Web Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Rachel Miller / IT Director | Jul 08, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. 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.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We hired Design Direct UK to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 6 months.

Overall Rating 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Web Development
Project Cost:: $50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:: Nov 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:: Agriculture
Location:: Nashville, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I work as IT Director at Cobalt Farms Inc. We operate in Agriculture and most of our customers are in and around Nashville, USA.

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 redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack.

What services did the company provide for your project?

End-to-end Web Development — 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 Agriculture 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?

Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.

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?

We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.

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, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Dependable Web Development Partner for a Growing Food & Beverage Business

Wei Jie Goh / Owner | Jul 04, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with Design Direct UK. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. 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.

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.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Design Direct UK to build a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

Overall Rating 4.0
Quality 4.0
Schedule 4.0
Project Cost 4.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Web Development
Project Cost:: Less than $10,000
Project Duration:: Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:: Food & Beverage
Location:: Singapore

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

We're a mid-sized Food & Beverage company based in Singapore. I'm the Owner and I oversaw the project from start to finish.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

We needed to build a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices, 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 Web Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

We compared three or four agencies. Design Direct UK asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.

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?

Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.

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

Julia Becker / Co-Founder & CTO | Jun 11, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We hired Design Direct UK to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

Overall Rating 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Web Development
Project Cost:: $10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:: Oct 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:: Construction
Location:: Berlin, Germany

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I'm the Co-Founder & CTO at Greenfield Projects GmbH, a Construction company based in Berlin, Germany. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.

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 rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Web 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?

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?

Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.

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?

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've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Abdullah Al Harbi / Operations Manager | Mar 26, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Design Direct UK to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

Overall Rating 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Project Cost 4.5
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:: $150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:: Aug 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:: Agriculture
Location:: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

Keystone Farms is a Agriculture business in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As Operations Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Design Direct 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 add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs so they could focus on customers.

What services did the company provide for your project?

End-to-end AI & Machine Learning — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.