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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Before
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.
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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
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.
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.
The team did a great job and delivered on time. They were very responsive to our feedback and communicated well throughout the project.
The project management was very good. Meetings and discussion were always very productive. Very good inputs and feedback. Always on time.
Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in the positive feedback from clients, making Eleken a standout choice for any design project.
They offered a professional and friendly service, were always accessible for discussions, and consistently delivered high-quality designs.
The product designer was organized, focused on milestones, and committed to high-quality work. They responded well to feedback and suggested ways to improve faster.
They are the best designers I’ve ever worked with
The designer was not only talented at design, but i found their designers are very independent, can work without too much oversight
We have a great individual designer from Eleken who is smart, communicates well in English and is pleasant to deal with and all around nice.
Our Eleken designer has always been highly responsive to all requests, which have involved a wide range and some complex needs.
They were responsive and skilled. The language barrier was hardly ever an issue (unlike with other design agencies we have engaged).
The team did a great job and delivered on time. They were very responsive to our feedback and communicated well throughout the project.
The project management was very good. Meetings and discussion were always very productive. Very good inputs and feedback. Always on time.
Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in the positive feedback from clients, making Eleken a standout choice for any design project.
They offered a professional and friendly service, were always accessible for discussions, and consistently delivered high-quality designs.
The product designer was organized, focused on milestones, and committed to high-quality work. They responded well to feedback and suggested ways to improve faster.
They are the best designers I’ve ever worked with
The designer was not only talented at design, but i found their designers are very independent, can work without too much oversight
We have a great individual designer from Eleken who is smart, communicates well in English and is pleasant to deal with and all around nice.
Our Eleken designer has always been highly responsive to all requests, which have involved a wide range and some complex needs.
They were responsive and skilled. The language barrier was hardly ever an issue (unlike with other design agencies we have engaged).
The team did a great job and delivered on time. They were very responsive to our feedback and communicated well throughout the project.
The project management was very good. Meetings and discussion were always very productive. Very good inputs and feedback. Always on time.
Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in the positive feedback from clients, making Eleken a standout choice for any design project.
They offered a professional and friendly service, were always accessible for discussions, and consistently delivered high-quality designs.
The product designer was organized, focused on milestones, and committed to high-quality work. They responded well to feedback and suggested ways to improve faster.
They are the best designers I’ve ever worked with
The designer was not only talented at design, but i found their designers are very independent, can work without too much oversight
We have a great individual designer from Eleken who is smart, communicates well in English and is pleasant to deal with and all around nice.
Our Eleken designer has always been highly responsive to all requests, which have involved a wide range and some complex needs.
They were responsive and skilled. The language barrier was hardly ever an issue (unlike with other design agencies we have engaged).
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.
The entire engagement process was smooth end-to-end, communication was excellent, and the result is a cleaner, more cohesive UX that meaningfully leveled up our product.
Their talented team impressed us right from the start with a three-day trial, presenting several design options, each of which was excellent and reinforced our confidence in moving forward.
Everyone is so nice and polite, and their results are impressive.
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.
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.
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.
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.