Agency Comparison
Creative Navy vs User Interface Design
Comparing UX/UI Design options: London vs Munich.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Creative Navy | User Interface Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| Hourly rate | ●€100-149/hr | €120-180/hr |
| Team size | 10-49 | ●100-249 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | — | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | Feb 8, 2026 | ●Feb 11, 2026 |
What we said about each
What we said about Creative Navy
"Creative Navy's London office publishes 15 case studies spanning embedded systems, industrial simulation software, maritime interfaces, and medical devices. Their strongest work—a CFD simulation redesign—documents 24 user interviews, 23 field observations, 45 design variants tested across 37 sessions, and measurable outcomes including a reduction in time-to-first-simulation from four days to six hours. At €100–149/hr they sit mid-range for London, but the depth of domain learning and field…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 8, 2026
Read full review →What we said about User Interface Design
"UID's portfolio shows 20+ project showcases spanning industrial interfaces (Bosch Rexroth, Dürr Systems, LIEBHERR), medical devices (BERLIN-CHEMIE, Pharmatechnik, Qiagen), and consumer electronics (Thermomix TM6). The Thermomix case documents user research, iterative UI design, and cross-functional collaboration—earning Red Dot and iF DESIGN awards. Published case studies consistently reference research phases and design process, though specific business metrics are rare."
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 11, 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 Creative Navy if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~17% lower rate)
- •closer collaboration at a smaller team scale
- •disclosed specialization in Automotive / FinTech
- •broader service offering — also covers Product Strategy
Choose User Interface Design if you need
- •larger team capacity for multi-stream or enterprise-scale programs
- •broader service offering — also covers Frontend Development
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
Creative Navy
✓ Strengths
- •278 clients across 36 countries—sustained international demand signals reliability for cross-border engagements
- •Enterprise client roster including Philips, General Motors, ABB, PwC, and UNICEF with detailed project descriptions confirming engagement scope
- •Team composed exclusively of senior designers—no junior handoffs, which matters for safety-critical and regulated interfaces
⚠ Watch-outs
- •The portfolio skews toward industrial and embedded interfaces—if your project is a consumer app or marketing website, request examples closer to your domain before shortlisting
- •No pricing or engagement model details published on the website—clarify minimum project size and typical timelines before committing
User Interface Design
✓ Strengths
- •20+ published showcases across 5 verticals with named enterprise clients (Bosch, Merck, Vorwerk, LIEBHERR)
- •Visible research-to-design process with 3 design awards (Red Dot, iF DESIGN, UX Design Award) for Thermomix TM6
- •Dedicated UX enablement service—useful if you need to build internal UX capability alongside delivery
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Published case studies rarely include specific business metrics—ask for measurable outcomes before committing
- •Frontend development offered through sister company BAYOOTEC—clarify team composition for projects requiring development
Service coverage
Where each agency overlaps and where each is unique.
Only Creative Navy
- •Product Strategy
Both
- •UX/UI Design
- •User Research
Only User Interface Design
- •Frontend Development
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.
Creative Navy
Rate: €100-149/hr
€48,000–€71,520
User Interface Design
Rate: €120-180/hr
€57,600–€86,400
For most engagements, Creative Navy delivers better ROI per hour. User Interface Design's premium reflects brand and tenure rather than specialization disclosed on their profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Creative Navy or User Interface Design?
- Creative Navy is cheaper by roughly 17% — €125/hr median vs €150/hr at User Interface Design. The premium reflects either brand or specialization — see the editorial pull quotes for context.
- Which has more SaaS & B2B experience, Creative Navy or User Interface Design?
- Both agencies publish SaaS & B2B case studies. Creative Navy has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in Automotive, FinTech beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, Creative Navy or User Interface Design?
- Both score equally well overall (77/100). The deciding factor is specialization — see the editorial quotes and Strengths sections above. Full methodology.
- Which is faster to engage, Creative Navy or User Interface Design?
- Creative Navy is typically faster to engage — smaller team, fewer procurement gates. User Interface Design operates with longer lead times (typical 4–6 week onboarding), reflecting larger-scale program work. Confirm engagement timelines directly with each before signing.
- When should I consider both Creative Navy and User Interface Design?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Creative Navy and User Interface Design 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 July 6, 2026. Most recently reviewed: User Interface Design on February 11, 2026. How we rank