Information Architecture
Organizing content and functionality into intuitive structures that match how users think.
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Design
See it before we build it
Design brings strategy to life visually. From rough wireframes to polished interfaces, we create and iterate until every screen, every interaction, and every pixel serves your users and your brand.
Typical Duration:3-6 weeks
Overview
Design at Metis Labs is iterative and collaborative. We start with low-fidelity concepts to validate structure and flow, then progressively add detail as decisions are confirmed. This approach means you see and approve work early, before significant design effort is invested in the wrong direction.
We design systems, not just screens. Beyond individual page designs, we create comprehensive design systems—reusable components, consistent patterns, and clear guidelines that ensure coherence across your entire product and make future development more efficient.
Throughout the design phase, we balance aesthetics with usability. Beautiful design that confuses users fails. Simple design that delights users succeeds. Our goal is always the intersection: interfaces that look stunning and feel effortless.
What We Do
Wireframing
Creating low-fidelity layouts to establish structure, hierarchy, and user flows before visual design.
Interactive Prototyping
Building clickable prototypes that simulate the real experience for testing and stakeholder review.
Visual Design
Applying brand identity, typography, color, and imagery to create polished, production-ready designs.
Design System Creation
Building a library of reusable components and patterns that ensure consistency and accelerate development.
Usability Testing
Testing designs with real users to validate assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.
What You Get
- Wireframes and user flow diagrams
- Interactive prototypes in Figma
- High-fidelity visual designs
- Design system with component library
- Design specifications for developers
- Usability test findings and recommendations
Why It Matters
Design is where abstract strategy becomes tangible reality. By thoroughly designing and testing before development, we catch usability issues when they cost hours to fix, not days. The design system we create also pays dividends throughout development and beyond, making the product faster to build and easier to evolve.
Common Questions
We work in iterative cycles rather than counting revisions. You'll see work frequently, provide feedback, and we'll refine. This approach typically converges on the right solution faster than traditional revision rounds.
Yes. You receive full access to all Figma files, including the design system. This ensures you can make updates in the future or work with other designers as needed.
We design for all major breakpoints, starting with the most important screen size for your users (usually mobile). You see how the design adapts from phone to tablet to desktop.
We can work with whatever brand assets you have, even if minimal. If needed, we can help extend or refine your visual identity as part of the design phase.