UI and UX design that thinks with the code

Danijel Balog
By Danijel Balog
Founder, Fragon Studios

User-centered UI/UX design for web apps and mobile. Tightly integrated with development, design system in Figma included.

Design That Pays Off

Many software projects fail not because of technology, but because of usability. When users don't understand how to complete a task, acceptance drops and support costs rise. We put people at the center. Our design process is closely linked with development. We're not an external design agency that delivers pictures; we work on the same team as the developers. This saves time, avoids misunderstandings, and leads to better results.

Lower development costs

Design mistakes are cheap to fix, code mistakes are expensive. We clarify questions in design before development starts.

Higher user acceptance

Software that's easy to use gets used willingly. That increases productivity and reduces support costs.

Direct transition to development

Our design team works hand in hand with development. Figma components map one-to-one to React components.

Our Design Process

Transparent, agile, and goal-oriented to success.

1

Requirements Analysis

We analyze your requirements, understand your target audience, and define the application's goals together.

2

Wireframes & First Prototypes

We sketch the structure and create initial clickable prototypes. You see early how the app will work.

3

Iterative Design

We design the visual design and continuously coordinate with you. Typography, colors, icons, all matching your brand.

4

Final Prototype

You receive a fully clickable prototype that serves as the basis for development.

Technical Standards

Close integration with development
Ongoing coordination during the process
Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)
Responsive design for all devices
Design systems for consistency

Typical engagements

Four recurring design requests. Not exhaustive, just a sense of the range.

Design system for a B2B portal

Problem: A DACH mid-market company builds internally with three teams and different component libraries; the UI is drifting apart.

Solution: Four weeks of design system in Figma with tokens, components, and docs, handed over to engineering with Tailwind mapping and a written style guide.

Wireframe sprint for MVP validation

Problem: A founder team wants to know whether the concept resonates with users before they build, but they have no clickable material yet.

Solution: One week of wireframes plus a clickable Figma prototype across seven to ten core screens, ready for three to five test interviews.

UX audit of an existing web app

Problem: A live web app has high drop-off rates on two core flows; the team disagrees whether copy, layout, or performance is to blame.

Solution: Two to three days of heuristic analysis plus session-replay review, a written findings report with prioritised quick wins and larger redesign recommendations.

Design refresh for a marketing site

Problem: A five-year-old marketing site feels worn and converts noticeably worse than the competition.

Solution: Three weeks of design refresh with a new visual system, new hero layouts, and CTA structures, aligned to the existing CMS without a full relaunch.

What UI/UX design costs

Design is typically part of our development projects. As a standalone service, pricing depends on scope and complexity. Midpoint for a solid MVP app: 6,000 to 10,000 euros.

Guideline prices for Austria and Germany 2026.
ScopePrice rangeDurationTypical use
Simple2,000-5,000 €2-3 weeksSmall app, 2 to 3 screens, basic design
Mid-size6,000-15,000 €4-6 weeksMVP with design system, 8 to 15 screens
Complex15,000-30,000 €+6+ weeksLarge app, user research, iterative design

Frequently Asked Questions

Between 2,000 euros for very simple apps and 15,000 euros for complex apps with a design system. Midpoint for a solid MVP app: 6,000 to 10,000 euros. User research, wireframes, and UI design included.