Agency Comparison
Spring/Summer vs UX Studio
Comparing Design Systems options: Copenhagen vs Budapest.
Side by side
Key data on both agencies. The accent dot marks where one leads.
| Spring/Summer | UX Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 75/100 | ●77/100 |
| Hourly rate | €150-199/hr | ●€70-100/hr |
| Team size | 10-49 | 10-49 |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark | Budapest, Hungary |
| Founded | 2013 | — |
| Tier | Free | Free |
| Last reviewed | ●May 30, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
What we said about each
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 →What we said about UX Studio
"UX Studio's portfolio of 20+ case studies shows genuine research-driven process—their Oxa wearable project documents diary studies, workshops, and usability testing across a year-long engagement, earning a Red Dot Design Award. Projects like Inquisita (legal tech) and OverseeAI (insurance AI) demonstrate structured discovery with persona development, process mapping, and user validation. Research engagements with enterprise clients including a major streaming platform and a global tech company…"
— UXAgencies editorial team, reviewed Feb 10, 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 Spring/Summer if you need
- •disclosed specialization in E-commerce / FinTech
- •broader service offering — also covers Service Design and Mobile App Design
Choose UX Studio if you need
- •a more cost-effective engagement (~105% lower rate)
- •broader service offering — also covers UX/UI Design and User Research
- •a higher overall editorial score
Strengths and watch-outs
Both upsides and risks, straight from our editorial assessments.
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.
UX Studio
✓ Strengths
- •Research engagements with major enterprise clients (streaming and tech) alongside startups—signals the team can operate at different scales
- •Named client testimonials from Brenntag, Finshape, and Keystone Academic—verifiable references across enterprise and startup segments
- •Broad service range covering UX audit, training, and consulting alongside core design—useful if your needs evolve beyond the initial project scope
⚠ Watch-outs
- •Published case studies rarely include specific business metrics—ask for conversion rates, adoption data, or ROI figures from past engagements
- •Website claims 8+ industry verticals from healthcare to cybersecurity—verify depth in your specific domain rather than assuming equal specialization
- •Team of '40+ experts' covers designers, researchers, and consultants—confirm exact team composition and availability for your project timeline
- •Several case studies focus on early-stage products (PoC, MVP, prototypes)—if you need scaling support for mature products, ask for relevant examples
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.
Spring/Summer
Rate: €150-199/hr
€72,000–€95,520
UX Studio
Rate: €70-100/hr
€33,600–€48,000
For most general product engagements, UX 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, Spring/Summer or UX Studio?
- UX Studio is cheaper by roughly 105% — €85/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 SaaS & B2B experience, Spring/Summer or UX Studio?
- Both agencies publish SaaS & B2B case studies. Spring/Summer has the broader industry stack overall, with disclosed experience in E-commerce, FinTech beyond their shared focus.
- Which scores higher overall, Spring/Summer or UX Studio?
- UX Studio scores 77/100, 2 points higher than Spring/Summer at 75/100. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.
- When should I consider both Spring/Summer and UX Studio?
- Consider running parallel discovery briefs with Spring/Summer and UX Studio 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