Research & Discovery
Deep user research, competitive analysis, and stakeholder alignment. We map the problem before designing the solution.
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Obsidian is a digital product studio that partners with ambitious companies to design and engineer software people love to use.
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We don't guess. Every design decision is backed by research, analytics, and real user feedback. Track adoption, identify friction points, and measure the impact of every change.
Every product we ship is production-ready from day one. Monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization are part of our standard delivery, not add-ons.
Fixed-scope projects with clear deliverables. No hourly billing, no surprises.
For startups launching their first product
For teams scaling their digital presence
For organizations with ongoing product needs
“Obsidian transformed our product from a functional tool into something people genuinely love to use. The attention to craft is unparalleled.”
“We evaluated dozens of agencies. Obsidian was the only one that understood both the design and the engineering. They shipped a complete platform in 10 weeks.”
“The ROI was immediate. Conversion rate doubled within the first month of launch. Their strategic thinking is as sharp as their design work.”
Let's talk about your next project. No pitch decks, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you're building.
A multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and strategists.
Founder & Creative Director
15 years leading design for brands like Nike, Stripe, and Square.
Head of Engineering
Former principal engineer at Vercel. Systems thinker and craft obsessive.
Strategy Director
Ex-McKinsey. Turns ambiguity into actionable product roadmaps.
Lead Designer
Award-winning product designer. Previously at Linear and Figma.
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A look inside our process, from discovery to delivery.
From a two-person studio to a global product team.
Started as a two-person design studio in Berlin with a focus on digital product craft.
Partnered with a Series B fintech to redesign their entire platform. Revenue tripled.
Expanded from design-only to full product delivery. Hired our first four engineers.
Crossed 50 completed projects across fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce verticals.
Opened a second studio. Clients now span North America, Europe, and Asia.
Multiple Webby and Red Dot awards for client work in healthcare and education.
See how we compare to traditional agencies and freelancers.
| Feature | Obsidian | Big Agency | Freelancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated product team | |||
| Design + Engineering | |||
| Fixed monthly pricing | |||
| Async-first workflow | |||
| Strategy included | |||
| Post-launch support | |||
| Full IP ownership | |||
| Under 2-week kickoff |
A curated look at recent projects across industries.
"Obsidian didn't just redesign our product. They rethought our entire user experience from the ground up."
"The quality of craft is unmatched. Every pixel, every interaction feels intentional and considered."
"We've worked with agencies before. Obsidian is the first one that felt like a true partner."
"They shipped a complete platform redesign in 8 weeks. Our board was stunned."
"The ROI was immediate. Conversion rate doubled within the first month of launch."
"Obsidian didn't just redesign our product. They rethought our entire user experience from the ground up."
"The quality of craft is unmatched. Every pixel, every interaction feels intentional and considered."
"We've worked with agencies before. Obsidian is the first one that felt like a true partner."
"They shipped a complete platform redesign in 8 weeks. Our board was stunned."
"The ROI was immediate. Conversion rate doubled within the first month of launch."
From strategy to launch, we handle every phase.
Stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis, and user research. We map the problem space before writing a single line of code or pushing a pixel.
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Whether you need a complete product build, a design system, or strategic consulting, we're ready to help.