Design for Humans

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Founded:: 2021
Hourly Rates:: $50 - $99 / hr
Employees:: 2 - 9
Ratings:: 4.6 9 Reviews

Industries Served

Information Technology Retail & E-commerce Advertising & Marketing Mining & Metals Gaming & Gambling Government & Public Sector Food & Beverage

Where We Specialize

26% Web Development

Web Development 26%

Bot Development 25%

Virtual Reality 17%

Mobile App Development 13%

Software Development 10%

AI Development 9%

Industry Expertise

Hospitality35% Fitness30% Sports29% Travel6%

Typical Project Size

57% Small Business

29% Midmarket Business

14% Enterprise

About

Design for Humans has been in business since 2021, delivering technology projects for clients. Their core services include Web Development. Design for Humans employs 2 - 9 people. Projects are generally billed around $50 - $99 / hr/hr. Design for Humans holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 client reviews. The team is based in Columbia, SC. This gives a quick snapshot of what to expect when working with Design for Humans.

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Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive Software Development Team

Lukas Fischer / CEO | Aug 18, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. I would recommend Design for Humans to anyone looking for a dependable Software Development partner.

Project summary

We partnered with Design for Humans to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The engagement ran for about 7 months.

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

Project Type:: Software Development
Project Cost:: Less than $10,000
Project Duration:: Nov 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:: Information Technology
Location:: Munich, Germany

Questions & Answers

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

I work as CEO at Brightpath Labs GmbH. We operate in Information Technology and most of our customers are in and around Munich, Germany.

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

We needed to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design, 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 Software 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 Information Technology 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?

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?

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. They are a reliable Software Development partner.

Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Jessica Morgan / IT Manager | Jul 04, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. 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.

The AI & Machine Learning work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes.

I would recommend Design for Humans to anyone looking for a dependable AI & Machine Learning partner.

Project summary

Design for Humans was brought in to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 7 months.

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

Project Type:: AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:: $150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:: Oct 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:: Retail & E-commerce
Location:: Charlotte, USA

Questions & Answers

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

I work as IT Manager at Nimbus Store. We operate in Retail & E-commerce and most of our customers are in and around Charlotte, USA.

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

We needed to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.

What services did the company provide for your project?

AI & Machine Learning, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.

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

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

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?

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?

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

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.

Design for Humans Delivered a Quality Software Development Solution on Time

Emily Doyle / Product Manager | Jun 07, 2026

Our experience with Design for Humans was really positive from start to finish. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with Design for Humans to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 7 months.

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

Project Type:: Software Development
Project Cost:: $50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:: Sep 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:: Advertising & Marketing
Location:: Cambridge, UK

Questions & Answers

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

I'm the Product Manager at Bluepeak Marketing Ltd, a Advertising & Marketing company based in Cambridge, UK. 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?

Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team before our busy season.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Software Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.

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

We compared three or four agencies. Design for Humans 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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

Professional Software Development Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Kelly Nguyen / Managing Director | Apr 30, 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. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned.

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

Project summary

We partnered with Design for Humans to rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 7 months.

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

Project Type:: Software Development
Project Cost:: $10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:: Aug 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:: Mining & Metals
Location:: Boston, USA

Questions & Answers

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

Pinecrest Minerals is a Mining & Metals business in Boston, USA. As Managing Director, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Design for Humans.

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 rebuild an internal order management system that had outgrown its original design so they could focus on customers.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Mainly Software 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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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.

Skilled Software Development Team That Understood Our Business

Nathan O'Brien / Co-Founder | Apr 08, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

The Software Development work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Design for Humans to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. We worked together for around 2 months.

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

Project Type:: Software Development
Project Cost:: $50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:: Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Business Type:: Gaming & Gambling
Location:: Gold Coast, Australia

Questions & Answers

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

I'm the Co-Founder at Brightpath Interactive, a Gaming & Gambling company based in Gold Coast, Australia. 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?

Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on so they could focus on customers.

What services did the company provide for your project?

End-to-end Software 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 for Humans asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.

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

They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Gaming & Gambling 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?

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?

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

Design for Humans Delivered a Quality AI & Machine Learning Solution on Time

Emily Holmes / Founder & CEO | Mar 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. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. I would recommend Design for Humans to anyone looking for a dependable AI & Machine Learning partner.

Project summary

Design for Humans was brought in to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The project took roughly 3 months from kickoff to launch.

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

Project Type:: AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:: $10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:: Nov 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:: Government & Public Sector
Location:: Manchester, UK

Questions & Answers

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

Silverline Public Services is a Government & Public Sector business in Manchester, UK. As Founder & CEO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Design for Humans.

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

Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs before our busy season.

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.

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

They had relevant experience in Government & Public Sector and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.