Agency Comparison
Adam Fard Studio vs Spring/Summer
Comparing UX Audit options: Berlin vs Copenhagen.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Adam Fard Studio | Spring/Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 74.8/100 | ●75/100 |
| Hourly rate | ●€40-79/hr | €150-199/hr |
| Team size | 2-9 | ●10-49 |
| Location | Berlin, Germany | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | — | 2013 |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 11, 2026 | ●May 30, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about Adam Fard Studio
"Published case studies for Sciforma, Kinteract, and th! nkpricing show end-to-end process—UX workshops, wireframes, usability testing, and user interviews—with specific outcomes including a 78% conversion rate increase for Kinteract and a customer satisfaction jump from 3 to 8 for Sciforma's 279-screen ERP merger. The portfolio spans SaaS, FinTech, and EdTech with consistent evidence of research-driven design, though case studies focus on a handful of featured projects rather than breadth…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 2026
Read full review →What we said about Spring/Summer
"The published portfolio runs 65 projects across e-commerce, brand identity, and website builds, with named clients including Polène, American Express, Carl Hansen & Søn, Bang & Olufsen, and Carlsberg, plus mobile work for Magasin, Uniqlo, and Swatch; the award record is documented in depth (Awwwards 2x Site of the Year and 23x Site of the Day, FWA 28x). Case studies read as design-rationale narratives heavy on visuals and strategic framing rather than UX evidence, with no user research…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed May 30, 2026
Read full review →Best for
Where each agency measurably leads — on pricing, team capacity, declared specializations, and editorial scoring. Use these to match an agency to your project priorities.
Choose Adam Fard Studio if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~66% lower rate)
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •disclosed specialization in AI/ML
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and User Research
Choose Spring/Summer if you need
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •disclosed specialization in E-commerce
- •broader service offering — also covers Design Systems and Service Design
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
Adam Fard Studio
✓ Strengths
- •5 detailed case studies with documented process steps—workshops, wireframes, usability testing, and measurable outcomes across every featured project
- •Sciforma ERP merger case shows capacity for complex enterprise work: 192 research findings, 100+ recommendations, and satisfaction scores tripled
- •Also building UXPilot (AI startup for product design), signaling deep product thinking beyond client services
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Team size listed as 2–9—confirm who will be assigned to your project and whether capacity allows for parallel workstreams
- •Website now promotes AI development as a core service alongside UX—clarify whether your engagement will be staffed by UX specialists or a mixed UX/dev team
- •Case studies are undated—ask about recency and whether the featured work reflects current team capabilities
Spring/Summer
✓ Strengths
- •65 published projects with recognizable clients (Polène, American Express, Carl Hansen & Søn, Bang & Olufsen, Carlsberg) and full case-study pages for each, concentrated in e-commerce and brand/website work.
- •Documented award record across multiple bodies (Awwwards 2x Site of the Year / 23x Site of the Day, FWA 28x, Creative Circle Digital Agency of the Year), supporting the premium positioning on craft.
- •Clear business legitimacy: Copenhagen address, phone, email, a stated 15-20 person multidisciplinary team, and named platform competencies (Shopify Plus, Sanity, Webflow).
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Ask for research artefacts and quantified outcomes (conversion lift, AOV, traffic) before signing; the visible case studies show design rationale and aesthetics but no testing or redesign-attributable metrics, which is a gap at a €150-199/hr rate.
- •Confirm Service Design, UX Audit, and Dashboard Design capability directly, as none appear in the site's offerings or portfolio.
- •Verify FinTech and SaaS/B2B experience with reference projects, since the visible finance work is investment/portfolio sites rather than fintech products.
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Industry coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Pricing math
Estimated cost of a typical 12-week senior engagement (~480 hours), at each agency's published rate.
Adam Fard Studio
Rate: €40-79/hr
€19,200–€37,920
Spring/Summer
Rate: €150-199/hr
€72,000–€95,520
For most general product engagements, Adam Fard Studio delivers better ROI per hour. For E-commerce-specific work, Spring/Summer's premium is justified by their declared specialization.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Adam Fard Studio or Spring/Summer?
- Adam Fard Studio is cheaper by roughly 66% — €60/hr median vs €175/hr at Spring/Summer. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which has more FinTech experience, Adam Fard Studio or Spring/Summer?
- Both agencies publish FinTech case studies and have similar industry breadth. Compare directly on the agency profiles: Adam Fard Studio and Spring/Summer.
- Which scores higher overall, Adam Fard Studio or Spring/Summer?
- Spring/Summer scores 75/100, 0.2 points higher than Adam Fard Studio at 74.8/100. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.
- When should I consider both Adam Fard Studio and Spring/Summer?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Adam Fard Studio and Spring/Summer if your project spans multiple workstreams, you want competitive proposals to compare scope and approach, or you're undecided between the specialization angles each brings (see the Best for cards above). Most engagements ultimately go with one — but the parallel-brief phase is a low-cost way to validate fit.
Read the full reviews
Side-by-side comparison is a starting point. The full editorial reviews include portfolio analysis, case studies, and the buyer-strength / watch-out detail behind the bullets above.
Comparison last updated May 30, 2026. Most recently reviewed: Spring/Summer on May 30, 2026. How we rank