UI/UX Design in CorkIreland's pharma & tech heartland.
Cork is Ireland's second city — a pharma, medical-device and tech powerhouse anchored by Apple's European HQ and a thriving SME base.
Cork has hosted Apple's European HQ at Hollyhill since 1980 and is home to Pfizer, GSK, Janssen, Eli Lilly, and a long list of indigenous food, drink and maritime firms. The Cork harbour cluster supports more than 7,000 pharma jobs, and the Tyndall National Institute keeps the city on the global semiconductor map.
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🇮🇪 Since 2015
Irish-owned
Trusted by Cork businesses across south Ireland
Working with Cork SMEs and pharma-adjacent firms across the city, harbour and Ballincollig — onsite when it matters.
Why ui/ux design matters in Cork
The commercial context behind every project we ship here.
Metro population
360,000+
Largest urban centre outside Dublin
Pharma jobs in Cork Harbour
7,000+
Major Pfizer, GSK, Janssen, Lilly sites
Years Apple has been here
45+
European HQ at Hollyhill since 1980
Local SMEs served
Citywide
Centre, Mahon, Douglas, Ballincollig, harbour
Cork's commercial fabric is split between large-employer satellites in Mahon, Ballincollig and Ringaskiddy, and an independent SME scene rooted in the city centre, Douglas and the harbour towns. A digital partner that gets both sides of that economy is a real edge.
Why a Cork-aware partner matters
We've worked with Cork-based pharma suppliers, hospitality groups, retail brands and professional services firms. We understand the rhythm of Cork procurement, the importance of word-of-mouth in the local SME scene, and how to optimise for searches that span the city, the harbour towns and the wider county.
Cork industries we serve
Pharma & Life Sciences
Pfizer, GSK, Janssen and Eli Lilly cluster around the harbour.
Tech & Semiconductors
Apple, Tyndall and a growing semiconductor and SaaS scene.
Food, Drink & Hospitality
Renowned independent restaurants, breweries and English Market traders.
Maritime & Logistics
Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy and a strong shipping and freight ecosystem.
Tourism & Retail
Strong domestic and international visitor base — high online discovery.
Cork areas we cover
Onsite when it matters, remote when it doesn't — across the city and surrounds.
We also serve nearby towns including Cobh, Midleton, Mallow, Fermoy, Kinsale, Bandon, Youghal.
What you get
- User research and persona development
- Wireframes and user flow mapping
- Interactive prototypes for testing and validation
- UI design with brand consistency across every screen
- Usability testing and iterative refinement
- Design systems and component libraries
- Accessibility review (WCAG compliance)
- Figma file handoff with developer specs
Deliverables & Pricing
- UI/UX Audit: €300 – €1,200 (Existing design review & recommendations)
- Wireframes & Prototypes: €900 – €3,500 (User flows and interactive prototypes)
- Full UI Design: €1,500 – €6,000 (Complete interface design and style guide)
- Design System: €2,800 – €12,000+ (Component library and design documentation)
Same transparent pricing in Cork as anywhere else in Ireland — no city premium.
Our process
How we take your project from idea to live.
Research & Discovery
User interviews, persona development, competitive analysis, and journey mapping.
Step 1 of 6Wireframes & Flows
Low-fidelity wireframes to map user journeys and validate structure before visual design.
Step 2 of 6Prototyping
Interactive prototypes for real user testing and stakeholder sign-off.
Step 3 of 6UI Design
High-fidelity designs with full brand consistency and accessibility compliance.
Step 4 of 6Testing & Iteration
Usability testing with real users and iterative refinement based on findings.
Step 5 of 6Handoff & Documentation
Figma files, style guides, component specs, and developer handoff documentation.
Step 6 of 6
UI/UX Design for Cork industries
How we tailor every engagement to the industries that drive the south region.
SaaS & Tech
- Can you design complex dashboards and admin panels?Yes — we specialise in information-dense interfaces that remain clear and usable.
- Do you work with existing development teams?Absolutely — we integrate into your workflow and deliver Figma files with complete developer specs.
Retail & E-commerce
- Can you improve our checkout conversion rate?Yes — we audit checkout flows, identify drop-off points, and redesign for higher completion rates.
- Do you design for mobile-first shopping?All our e-commerce UX work is mobile-first — because that's where most purchases happen.
Professional Services
- Can you help convert more enquiries from our website?We refine structure, messaging hierarchy, and calls to action for clearer conversion paths.
- How long does a UX project take?Audits take 1–2 weeks. Full design projects vary from 3 weeks to 3 months depending on scope.
Outcomes we deliver in Cork
Key flows simplified and tested — measurable increase in enquiries.
Reusable UI system improved delivery speed across the team.
WCAG-aligned improvements broadened reach and reduced risk.
Technologies & Tools We Use
The modern stack behind every ui/ux design in cork project we deliver.
Use cases we fix
Real problems. Direct solutions.
Users drop before conversion
Analytics show high drop-off at key steps in your funnel but the reason isn't clear.
We run UX audits and usability tests to pinpoint friction, then redesign the specific flows causing drop-off.
Quote or booking flow confusion
Trades and service businesses lose enquiries because their quote or booking process is unclear on mobile.
We design mobile-first booking flows with clear steps, smart defaults, and minimal friction.
Food & drink booking friction
Restaurant and café booking flows are clunky, slow, or require too many steps to complete.
We design fast, readable booking and ordering experiences optimised for hungry, time-pressed users.
Onboarding drop-off
New users sign up but don't complete onboarding — leading to high churn in the first week.
We redesign onboarding flows with progressive disclosure, clear value moments, and smart defaults.
Product teams moving slowly
Inconsistent design slows development because there's no shared component library or system.
We build a design system with reusable components that speeds up both design and engineering work.
Accessibility gaps
Your product excludes users with disabilities — creating legal and reputational risk.
We audit and redesign for WCAG 2.1 compliance, improving usability for all users in the process.
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UI/UX Design Cork FAQs
Cork-specific answers, followed by the broader ui/ux design questions we get most often.
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