Ness is a strategy-first design studio, delivering successful products for over 15 years.

From startups to enterprise clients, we help teams navigate the ambiguity of the product process, to define, design, and deliver business-driven products.

We’re a collective of experienced, results-driven product designers & strategists, combining vision, ambition and strategy to get real outcomes for our clients

Our Services

We partner with our clients to deliver meaningful business impact whether they’re starting, stretching or scaling.

We help teams navigate ambiguity and get meaningful product outcomes.

  • We help you figure out what to build, before you invest time and money in the wrong things.

    • Product vision & roadmap definition

    • Customer research & insight synthesis

    • CX & service design (end-to-end journeys)

    • Opportunity framing & problem validation

    • Feature prioritisation & trade-off decisions

    • MVP definition & scope shaping

    • Value proposition & product-market fit exploration

  • We design intuitive, beautiful products that solve real problems and scale with your business.

    • 0 → 1 launches & funding demos

    • Growth-optimized re-designs

    • UI & design systems

    • High-fidelity prototypes & clickable demos

    • Design handover & dev collaboration

  • We move fast to reduce risk, testing ideas early so you can learn, iterate, and ship with confidence.

    • Rapid prototyping (low → high fidelity)

    • Concept testing with real users

    • MVP prototyping for fundraising & stakeholder buy-in

    • Assumption mapping & risk reduction

    • User testing & feedback loops

    • Iteration sprints & design refinements

    • Pre-build validation to save dev time

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Client quotes

  • “ They are exceptional. Their strong understanding of the business ensured that design decisions drove real impact for both our business and our customers. They pushed my teams to aim higher and kept them focused on delivering exceptional work. Always professional and great to work with, they consistently brought out the best in the team. "

    Matt Lesle
    Managing Director & Global Head of Product, JPMorgan 

  • “ There is truly no one I trust more to lead projects of any scale. They bring an unmatched combination of creative vision, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership that ensures every project exceeds expectations. Their ability to transform complex challenges into elegant, effective solutions is inspiring, and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. ”

    Chris Zeunstrom
    Founder, Yorba & Ruca

  • “ Working with Ness's team was amazing. They brought strategic vision to every project, ensuring that the deliverables aligned perfectly with overarching business goals. The ability to blend creativity with strategic insight resulted in exceptional outcomes that exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking talented, forward-thinking design leadership. ”

    Edith Chu
    VP, Product Manager, JPMorgan

  • “ One of the most insightful, business-savvy, and creative teams I’ve had the pleasure of working with. They had a rare ability to navigate change and turn challenges into opportunities for better design and deeper discussions. Their strategic thinking and innovative approach make them an invaluable asset to any team or project. I highly recommend and endorse them without hesitation. “

    Jonathan Campbell
    Director, Global Enterprise Strategy (Radiology)

  • “ Rare designers who can quickly synthesize the goals of the business and the needs of the customer into a solution that is modern, seamless, delivered on time & within budget. The end result is 10x better than we could have ever imagined.”

    Evan Schwartz
    Founder, Aloe Care Health

  • “ Ness has moved us forward in ways we couldn't imagine. Through their process & vision they helped us clarify our product strategy and solve countless complex business problems. They delivered a product that has significantly reduced churn and boosted sales. ”

    Jake Kitchiner
    Co-Founder, StreamDNA

  • “ They showed unwavering commitment to building better solutions, even in the face of skepticism or resistance. They have a rare ability to inspire confidence and rally others around a vision, ultimately driving projects forward with enthusiasm and determination. ”

    Steve Koczara,
    SVP, Momentum Design Labs