MVP Design for SaaS

We're a UI/UX agency specializing in SaaS startups. We've completed over 200 projects, helping validate ideas quickly and designing intuitive experiences that developers love to build. Ready to nail product-market fit? Let's team up.

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What makes a good UI/UX design of MVP?

Is it a stunning UI? Smooth animations? A flashy wow factor? Nope. A great MVP design isn’t about aesthetics alone — it’s about speed, efficiency, and user insight.

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Speed to prototype
The faster you turn your business insights into a clickable prototype, the sooner you can test ideas, gather feedback, and validate your concept — well before investing in development.
02
Development efficiency
A well-structured design makes life easier for developers. Using a component library like Tailwind or Ant Design, a designer ensures consistency and speeds up development, saving time and cost.
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Empathy
Real UX impact comes from understanding users — through research, testing, and iteration. An MVP isn't just about launching fast; it’s about learning fast, refining, and getting closer to product-market fit.

Ace that MVP designon the first try

Are you trying to crack the code of product-market fit? Let us help you refine your initial "developer design" so that you can wow potential users and investors.

Problem

The early prototype is basic and requires better UX

Solution

Improve the flow and make it work better

Problem

There's a rough idea for a product, but no one knows what it should look like

Solution

Discover the product that meetsuser expectations

Problem

The product feels great,but it doesn't look good

Solution

Make your app more attractive with perfect UI

Attract investors and win users

We take products from “this looks complicated” to “this looks easy,” helping startups gain traction and land multi-million-dollar funding.
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Datawisp secures $3.6M in seed funding

"Every part of our application had to be redesigned, from a "developer design" to a modern, easily approachable design, with better UX."
/ 02

Floret went from product idea to a $2.3M investment

"Our engineering team has had an easier time in their work since they are clearly able to see how the user will interact with the product."
/ 03

Aampe secured $18M in funding

"The UI is much cleaner and more intuitive than it was before. Our design planning and prioritization is also much smoother."
/ 04

SEOcrawl doubled its user base after a UI improvements

“We saw a huge growth in users (from 0 to 2k) and new paid customers thanks to the new design.”
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Clientjoy (formerly Gridle) raised $800K in a pre-Series A round

"We showed the design to some of our users and they were really excited to look at the designs."

Work with designer who truly understands your niche

Our designers created hundreds of SaaS apps. We already know how traders scan dashboards, how doctors navigate patient data, and how developers interact with complex tools. That means less back-and-forth, faster execution, and a product that just makes sense.

Less onboarding, more action

We already roughly understand your business model, user needs, and technical constraints, so we get to real design work faster.

Avoiding common pitfalls

We know what works (and what doesn’t) in your industry, reducing risk and speeding up go-to-market.

Seamless collaboration with developers and stakeholders

We speak the language of both tech teams and business leaders, keeping everything aligned.

Smarter UX decisions 
from day one

We use industry-proven UX patterns, avoiding unnecessary trial and error.

Get a reliable design partner

Building an MVP is already full of unknowns. Your design team shouldn’t be one of them. At Eleken, we ensure consistent, high-quality results by working only with in-house trained UI/UX specialists, not freelancers.

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Strict selection process
We hire only top-tier designers skilled in product thinking.
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3-month in-house training
Every newcomer trains before working with clients.
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Guidance from our Head of Design
Every project gets senior-level oversight.
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Fluent English & direct collaboration
No miscommunication, no middlemen.
Sounds good?

Your dedicated SaaS designer is just one call away.

Design with confidence

Your SaaS vertical is no mystery to us – we've designed for them all

We understand the SaaS space in-depth – and most likely have experience in your vertical.

4.9 is our Clutch average

100+ reviews reflect the same thing: SaaS founders trust Eleken to combine speed, clarity, and product-focused design expertise.

Brent Franks
Founder
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Benny Deddouch
VP of R&D
Andrew Doublesin
CPO
Tunde Animashaun
Founder
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Huzaifah Jeewa
Head of Engineering
Adam Rugel
VP of Product
Murray McNicol
Founder
Chance Rodriguez
Founder & CEO
Brent Franks
Founder
A black and white photo of a man in a suit
Benny Deddouch
VP of R&D
Andrew Doublesin
CPO
Tunde Animashaun
Founder
A person wearing a gray sweatshirt holds a microphone and gestures with their right hand, speaking against a blue background.
Huzaifah Jeewa
Head of Engineering
Adam Rugel
VP of Product
Murray McNicol
Founder
Chance Rodriguez
Founder & CEO
Brent Franks
Founder
A black and white photo of a man in a suit
Benny Deddouch
VP of R&D
Andrew Doublesin
CPO
Tunde Animashaun
Founder
A person wearing a gray sweatshirt holds a microphone and gestures with their right hand, speaking against a blue background.
Huzaifah Jeewa
Head of Engineering
Adam Rugel
VP of Product
Murray McNicol
Founder
Chance Rodriguez
Founder & CEO

How our design-from scratch process works

Start small with a trial, validate with research, iterate screens quickly, then smoothly hand off to developers with ongoing support.

1.   Discovery

We analyze your product idea, research competitors, and define priorities to make sure the foundation is solid before design begins.

You get:
  • Competitive analysis
  • Product idea validation
  • Features prioritization
  • User flows

2.   Wireframes

Low-fidelity screens outline structure, navigation, and user flows — giving clarity on how your app will work.

You get:
  • Main screens wireframes
  • Wireframe clickable prototype for testing

3.   Visual solution

We turn wireframes into polished, user-friendly designs that reflect your brand and engage users.

You get:
  • All screens for the product
  • Clickable prototypes for testing
  • UI-kit

4.   Project support

Our designers stay with you after launch, adding features, refining flows, and ensuring smooth developer handoff.

You get:
  • Adding new features
  • Adding missing elements
  • Supervising execution

Test our SaaS design expertise with a free 3-day trial

At Eleken, every designer is part of our in-house team — no freelancers. That’s how we ensure consistent, high-quality work on every project.

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Pick a small part of your existing product.

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Get 1-2 screens designed for you on trial period.

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See our process in action and test if you enjoy it.

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Design your project with Eleken.

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Pick a small part of your existing product.

Shape an MVP with a professional UI/UX design team

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Frequently asked questions

What is MVP design?
MVP (Minimum Viable Product) design is about building the simplest version of your product that still delivers value to users. The goal is to test your core idea, validate assumptions, and gather user feedback before investing heavily in development.

A good MVP UX helps you attract early adopters, reduce churn, and secure investor interest. Instead of packing in every feature, we focus on essential functionality, intuitive user flows, and clear navigation so that users can engage with your product effortlessly. A great MVP isn’t just about launching — it’s about learning, iterating, and moving toward product-market fit as efficiently as possible.
What does Eleken’s MVP design process look like?
We take a lean, user-first approach to MVP UX design, ensuring that you get a product that’s not just functional but also user-friendly and scalable. Here’s how we work:
  • Discovery & research — we dive into your business goals, user needs, and competitive landscape. If you already have research, we incorporate it. If not, we help you define your audience, analyze competitors, and outline key user journeys.
  • Wireframing & UX Design — we create low-fidelity wireframes to map out user flows and interactions, ensuring the experience makes sense before we refine the visuals.
  • UI Design & prototyping — we build high-fidelity mockups and clickable prototypes that look and feel like the final product. This stage is crucial for testing ideas, presenting to investors, or gathering feedback before development.
  • Handoff to development — our designs come with structured Figma files, developer-ready documentation, and a UI kit to make implementation smooth and efficient.

By the end of this process, you have a fully designed MVP SaaS that is easy to develop and iterate on based on user feedback.
How fast can you design an MVP?
It depends on the complexity, but most MVPs take around two months. We optimize for speed without sacrificing quality, so you can test your product early and iterate fast. If you have an urgent timeline, let’s discuss it — we’ve handled fast turnarounds while maintaining high design standards.

Instead of spending months trying to find MVP designers, vet candidates, and onboard them, you can start working with Eleken in just a few days. No hiring delays, no trial-and-error — just a dedicated MVP designer who knows SaaS and is ready to bring your idea to life.
Do you help with user research?
Yes! We offer user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to ensure your UX design MVP is efficient in solving real user problems. If you’ve already gathered research and insights, we can seamlessly integrate them into our design process, saving time while making sure your data is put to good use.


A successful MVP isn’t just about launching — it’s about understanding user behavior, identifying friction points, and iterating quickly. We help validate assumptions so that when you launch, you're not just guessing — you’re building something people actually need.
How do you make sure the MVP is easy to develop?
We design with developers in mind, ensuring your MVP isn’t just visually appealing but also structured for fast and efficient implementation. Here’s how we do it:

  • Use component libraries like Tailwind, Ant Design, or Material UI, ensuring consistency, reducing development time, and eliminating guesswork.
  • Provide a structured UI kit, including reusable components, typography styles, colors, and spacing guidelines. This makes it easy for developers to maintain visual consistency as the product evolves.
  • Deliver organized Figma files with clear documentation, so developers don’t waste time figuring things out.
  • Build scalable design systems so as your product grows, new features can be added seamlessly without reworking the entire UI.

By the time the MVP is ready for development, everything is optimized for a smooth handoff — reducing back-and-forth, accelerating build time, and making sure your product launches faster.
Can you help with investor pitches?
Yes! Many of our clients used our MVP UX designs to secure funding, including:

  • Aampe ($18M funding round)
  • Floret ($2.3M investment)
  • Datawisp ($3.6M seed round)


A polished, interactive prototype makes a huge difference when pitching to investors. Instead of explaining your idea with slides, you can show a working prototype that proves your concept is viable. Investors don’t just want ideas — they want them executed, and a professional UI/UX makes your product look real and fundable.
What if I need changes after the MVP is launched?
That’s the beauty of our flexible subscription model. Once your MVP is live, we can continue refining it based on user feedback — whether that means improving onboarding, tweaking usability, or designing new features. We don’t just design and disappear — we help you iterate as your product evolves, making sure design remains aligned with user needs and business goals.
Do you do branding or marketing websites?
We focus on product design, not branding. However, if your MVP needs a landing page to explain its value, we can design it as part of the overall product experience.
What does MVP product design at Eleken cost?
Our pricing is simple and transparent — we work on a monthly subscription basis. You hire MVP designers working full-time or part-time, with no hidden fees or rigid contracts. Let’s discuss your project, and we’ll send you pricing details.
Can I try Eleken before committing?
Yes! We offer a free 3-day trial, giving you a risk-free way to see how we work before making a decision. During this trial, you’ll get hands-on experience with our collaboration process, see how quickly we deliver designs, and determine whether our approach aligns with your needs. If you like what you see, we move forward. If not, no hard feelings — you still walk away with initial design work, completely risk-free.