Work & Co

Work & Co builds enterprise-grade products with a strong focus on systems thinking and scalable design frameworks. For biotech startups tackling complex data interfaces or multi-module platforms (e.g., clinical reporting + analytics + lab operations), Work & Co helps unify disparate screens into coherent experiences. Their experience with accessible, compliant design systems makes them a strong choice when regulatory friendliness matters.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  Large multidisciplinary teams.

• Process Maturity:
  Research → prototyping → systemization.

• AI Design Experience:
  Data-informed interaction flows.

• Client Communication:
  Structured planning + check-ins.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  UX governance & documentation.

• Office Culture:
  Process-oriented and scalable.

  
  

IDEO

IDEO brings human-centered design rigor to complex problem spaces, valuable when biotech products involve clinical workflows, patient data interpretation, or stakeholder experiences across roles (scientist, clinician, admin). IDEO’s deep research process uncovers latent needs and reframes flows for clarity and trust, helping ensure that products feel intuitive despite domain complexity.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  Research + strategy + design teams.

• Process Maturity:
  Deep discovery and iterative iteration.

• AI Design Experience:
  Ethical, human-aligned interfaces.

• Client Communication:
  Collaborative workshops + regular syncs.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  UX rationale documentation.

• Office Culture:
  Insight-driven.

  
  

Fjord (Accenture Song)

Fjord blends service design with digital UX, which matters when biotech products intersect with end-to-end workflows (lab → clinician → patient → regulator). Their work emphasizes clarity across touchpoints, mapping value flows and creating designs that respect both human needs and system constraints.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  Large, specialized teams.

• Process Maturity:
  Service + product design integration.

• AI Design Experience:
  Intelligent adaptive experiences.

• Client Communication:
  Structured collaboration.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  Comprehensive UX artifacts.

• Office Culture:
  Strategic and holistic.

  
  

Huge

Huge focuses on data-intensive interfaces and enterprise workflows, making them suitable for biotech tools that handle sample tracking, analytics dashboards, and operational workflows. Their process combines business thinking with usability craft, helping startups design for both advanced power users and occasional contributors.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  Cross-functional design teams.

• Process Maturity:
  Strategy → iteration → scale.

• AI Design Experience:
  Personalized data experiences.

• Client Communication:
  Executive reviews + planning.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  Design systems and documentation.

• Office Culture:
  Business aligned.

  
  

Clay

Clay integrates brand and UX design, supporting biotech startups that need to balance scientific credibility with approachable interfaces. Their work is particularly useful for products where trust and clarity are strategic, like patient-facing portals or scientific dashboards.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  UX + brand specialists.

• Process Maturity:
  Strategy + interface refinement.

• AI Design Experience:
  Adaptive UI cues.

• Client Communication:
  Creative alignment sessions.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  Brand-aligned UX patterns.

• Office Culture:
  Brand + functionality.

  
  

Eleken

Eleken helps biotech startups refine interaction clarity and usability fundamentals, especially important when internal teams may be close to data logic but distant from UX conventions. Their iterative design process improves readability, flow continuity, and task flow logic without adding unnecessary complexity.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  Dedicated UX designers.

• Process Maturity:
  UX audits and iterative polish.

• AI Design Experience:
  Pattern-based UX suggestions.

• Client Communication:
  Weekly updates + async notices.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  Reusable UI components and guidelines.

• Office Culture:
  Practical and clarity-driven.

  
  

Stormotion

Stormotion blends UX design with engineering alignment, ideal for biotech startups that build web + mobile hybrid experiences or require highly interactive dashboards. Their design approach ensures clarity and responsiveness without compromising performance, a plus when your users may be handling live data streams or reactive workflows.

• Employees-to-Client Ratio (Bandwidth):
  Cross-discipline teams.

• Process Maturity:
  UX + engineering sync.

• AI Design Experience:
  Predictive UX patterns.

• Client Communication:
  Weekly updates.

• App/Web Dev Support:
  Cross-device prototyping.

• Office Culture:
  Iteration-focused.