App Design Experts.
We design apps that users love and businesses profit from. From mobile apps to SaaS products, we make sure you have a strategic design & go-to-market strategy before you ever touch a line of code.
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Design Research & Strategy
We start with market, audience & competitor intelligence to identify your unique MVP positioning & specifications. We then develop a detailed, highly considered, design brief and business strategy that sets you up for success.
MVP UI/UX Design
We turn your idea into a full-featured Figma design ready for developer implementation, pre-launch marketing and user testing. Expect high-fidelity screen designs, user journey flows, screen variations and detailed animations.
End-to-end Prototype
We build fully interactive, clickable prototypes that let you experience your entire app before a single line of code is written. Test user flows, validate assumptions with real users, and refine the experience until it’s right - saving you significant time and cost during development.
App Branding Design
Stand out from the competition with a brand identity built for the App Stores. From logo design and colour schemes to typography and app icons, we craft every visual element to make your app impossible to scroll past.
Website & Messaging Design
Convert more visitors into users and keep them engaged with personalised web and messaging experiences. We design marketing websites, automated SMS, email and push notification flows that support onboarding and key lifecycle milestones.
Ongoing UI/UX Optimisation
Turn your existing app into a growth engine. We identify UI/UX conversion bottlenecks, optimise user flows, and implement data-driven improvements that boost performance and revenue while reducing acquisition costs.
In-house Rapid App Development
Once we've completed the required App Research, Planning and Design, we move your app to the rapid development stage right away. With your design specs and strategy already locked in, our development team can hit the ground running; building your MVP efficiently and getting your app to market faster without costly rework or scope creep.
Developer Support or Sourcing
We can work with your team or source specialist developers from our network to develop your app. We can assist with project management, usability testing, QA and developer support to ensure the app delivers on quality and launch is smooth, timely and on budget.
Website & Messaging Development
From marketing websites to automated messaging flows, we build the digital touchpoints that support your app's growth. Our team develops responsive landing pages, onboarding sequences, and lifecycle messaging across email, SMS and push notifications; all designed to convert visitors into users and keep them engaged long after download.
“My team and I specialise in strategic App Idea validation, MVP design, and go-to-market strategy for mobile apps and SaaS products. We’ve helped countless app companies across all major categories launch themselves into the “Top Charts” and achieve millions of users quicker than the competition. If you’re looking to launch successfully, then I’m positive we can help you.”Jarrah Robertson - Chief Strategist
WHY WORK WITH US.
Bring your app idea to life with the App UI/UX Design specialists.
We’re at the forefront of UX
Development teams aren't designers. They excel at coding but lack expertise in app strategy and cutting-edge UI/UX. Our 15+ years of expertise ensures we design what your app actually needs, no cookie cutter templates, overlooked functionality or UX shortcuts.
We save you dev time & cost.
Avoid delays, rework and overspend during development. We make sure your project is accurately scoped and designed before development starts. An accurate design = accurate development costs & timelines. No surprises later on!
We'll launch your app faster.
Get your app idea to market quicker by preparing properly. The right design preparation speeds development, validates your idea quickly, and ensures a smooth, high-impact launch so you can seize opportunities and stay ahead of competitors.
We'll reduce your risk.
Our rigorous upfront planning and validation removes common pitfalls and lowers your project's risk; giving you confidence and a clear roadmap to success.
We deliver clear processes & deliverables.
Our proven process delivers results with clear timelines, transparent billing, and a structured approach that keeps you in control at every step.
We actually give a s**t
Unlike other agencies or inexperienced in-house staff, we care about what is actually required to maximise your chances of success and growth.
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TESTIMONIALS.
Real feedback from teams and founders who've worked with us.
"We came to 44degrees with an app that wasn't ready for launch. While we had a solid understanding of marketing, apps were a completely different world for us.
They helped us optimise our signup flow, onboarding, and paywall, and guided us through the app-specific strategy we were missing, particularly ASO and paid acquisition for apps. Their support helped us understand how growth actually works in the app ecosystem, not just what to do.
When we launched, a combination of our organic momentum and their ASO and ad support took us to #3 in Sports on Google Play and #21 on the App Store in Australia in the first month. We reached profitability (return on ad spend) within 20 days, which was a huge milestone for us.
What made the biggest difference wasn't just the results; it was the guidance. At every stage, we knew what to focus on, what actually mattered, and how to move forward without constantly second-guessing ourselves. Their approach has been thoughtful, thorough, and genuinely supportive. We are so grateful to have found them!"
Em & Josh
Founders, Hooked Up Pty Ltd
"44Degrees was instrumental in bringing SmartTasker from concept to a thriving platform in just a few months from launch. Their end-to-end expertise in app design, onboarding optimisation, targeted user acquisition campaigns and overall go-to-market strategy has been excellent."
Ahmad Dabboussi
Founder & CEO, SmartTasker
"Jarrah & Zinnia's product strategy and UI/UX optimisation experience shows immediately. Their advice has been spot on. We would highly recommend them for both UX design and growth marketing."
Taf C. & Sean D.
Co-Founders at Secondz
"44Degrees didn't just optimise our app; they helped transform our entire business. Going from just a handful of subscribers to over 74,450+ recurring active subscriptions, their holistic expertise, growth marketing and ongoing advice over the years has been second to none. They are true partners in our growth."
Heatley Gilmore
CEO, Camps Australia Wide Pty Ltd
"We honestly wouldn't be where without you. 44Degrees has significantly reduced our CPI and impressively increased our subscription conversion rates by over 500%. Thank you for all the great work. Can't wait to see our new AI-first version of the app! :)"
Vicki Kouvendaris
Founder, PetPawtal
"44Degrees worked hard to meet our deadlines and targets, plus we saw a significant 291% uplift in our in-app subscription conversion rates within just two months. Their strategic approach and advice at every stage was immensely valuable."
Baz P & Stuart B.
Co-Founders at Weyo
"Jarrah and his team have done an outstanding job building our site and mobile web app. Unlike many developers, Jarrah is a marketing expert and ensures that everything is done to help drive traffic."
Robyn Foyster
Publisher, Foyster Media, TheCarousel.com
"Above and beyond. I just checked on iTunes and our app has hit Number 1 in Education and Number 7 in the Top 100 apps in iTunes!!! Awesome result and extremely happy."
Adam Bridle
Director, Platinum Driving Tuition
"What you did for us was truly amazing! Thank you so much for making the time and effort for us, we really appreciate it."
Dr Nikhil Povia
Founder and CEO, CancerAid
"I speak for everyone in saying how grateful we all are for the work, knowledge and support you and your team have provided. Michael Goodhew, our GM of brand was very impressed with the work done by yourself & Zinnia, so again thank you."
Donald Farquhar
Head of Innovation, Compare the Market
"We brought 44Degrees in to help grow PainChek Infant's consumer user base, but what we got went well beyond campaign management. Jarrah and the team quickly identified critical gaps in our app's onboarding and subscription flow, and their UI/UX recommendations led to an 11x improvement in our install-to-trial conversion rate. On the paid acquisition side, their Meta and Apple Search Ads campaigns delivered the strongest in-app subscription conversion activity we'd seen to date - significantly outperforming previous agency efforts. But more importantly, they brought genuine strategic thinking to every conversation. From product positioning to messaging to understanding the nuances of marketing a sensitive health-tech app to parents, they challenged our assumptions constructively and backed everything with data. I'd recommend 44Degrees to any app company looking for a partner that goes deeper than just running ads."
Sasha Grant
Head of Growth, PainChek Limited
HOW IT WORKS.
App Design FAQs
MVP App design in Australia and NZ typically costs $25,000 to $100,000+ depending on scope and complexity, and mostly based on assumptions.
Here's what we see across our projects:
- MVP design with real-user validation: $5000–$20,000 AUD - Real market testing & validation, Core MPV features defined, custom components, high-fidelity UI and complete UX prototyping
- Complex/enterprise-level App design: $25,000-$50,000+ - data-driven UX, design systems, multiple user types, extensive user testing, analytics, and refinement
Why our costs are lower: We don't design anything until we've validated the idea first. Our clients typically save 70-90% on total project costs because we only design what's proven - not a 67-screen wishlist that gets cut in half after launch.
We've seen founders spend $30K+ on beautiful designs for features their users never touched. Validation isn't a delay - it's insurance, heavily reduces your long term costs, and speeds up your path to success.
Our app design service includes comprehensive market intelligence & user research, competitive analysis, real market demand testing, user flow mapping, wireframing, high-fidelity UI design, interactive prototyping, design system creation, and developer handoff documentation. We deliver everything required to build your app and maximise your chances of success.
We work with both. We help startups (Seed to Series A) validate ideas and design MVPs, and we help established app companies ($2-200M ARR) optimise their UX and scale their user base. Our process adapts to your stage and needs.
Specialist app design agencies bring deep expertise in SaaS and mobile app business strategy, UX patterns, platform guidelines, and user behavior. We understand what's required to make an app successful and bake everything we do in to your design from day one, whether it be business model strategy, growth marketing, or user retention expertise, we deliver super high quality apps and nuance that generic design agencies miss, ensuring your app has a high probability of success.
After design completion, we can help you with development partnerships, launch strategy, user testing, and ongoing optimization. We provide a complete roadmap from design to market success, ensuring your app reaches its full potential.
Yes. We manage the entire development process for you, or can also assist with seamless handoff to a preferred development partner while ensuring quality control throughout the build process.
Start risk-free with a complimentary strategy session.
In 30-minutes get industry specific insights, clear actionable recommendations for your App and have a no pressure discussion.
No obligation. 30-min Strategy Session. 100% free.