UI/UX Design for Geospatial & GIS Products
Over the years, we’ve designed more than a dozen geospatial and map-heavy SaaS products — from GIS, platforms and remote sensing tools to AI-powered satellite analytics.We understand layers, basemaps, spatial workflows, and complex map interactions — so your team doesn’t have to explain the basics or wait while designers learn on your time.
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Make your product elegant and intuitive so it delivers just the right data and context for your users
To assist geospatial data companies in designing interfaces that enable mapping, analysis, visualization, and decision-making, we follow the following principles:
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Clear value
The amount of data in every app is huge. Our job is to find a way to design an interface in a way that offers clear value and usefulness for users within their specific context of usage.
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Explainability
The quality of data depends on the quality of its metadata. We carefully craft micro-interactions and other design elements to enhance data-driven decision-making for your customers.
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Simplicity
Setting up a visual hierarchy, highlighting key elements, adding filter options, and making both intended and unintended uses of the data obvious are some strategies we use to achieve simple UX.
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Extendability
The more data you process, the more data you will end up having. Our role as product designers is to create flexible interfaces that can handle expanding data while maintaining a great user experience.
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Habit-forming
Just like any SaaS product, data products need to hook users and keep them coming back for more. We know the tricks of the trade to create addictive experiences that drive growth, engagement, and monetization.
Examples of data visualizations we've done
Instead of drowning in numbers, we help you see patterns. Our visuals highlight trends and shifts in geospatial data through maps, graphs, and charts that make sense instantly.
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What businesses say about working with us
“So many consulting companies claim they provide fantastic customer support but often find out after the contract is signed that this isn’t the case. This is not the situation with Eleken. Their engineer and project manager have been easy to get a hold of and have been in constant contact with our team throughout the project.”
Quentin Rhoads-Herrera
CEO at Vectoro
"The UI prototypes by Eleken have been a significant help in gathering internal and external customer feedback. The team has stayed on track by effectively utilizing communication tools for daily interaction. They have also provided valuable suggestions for the company's further improvement.
Raphael Zugg
CTO at Involi
"The designs met the requirements and expectations of the internal team. Eleken responds quickly to inquiries and is willing to adapt where necessary. The team is hard-working and collaborative, facilitating a smooth workflow."
Evgeny Bogdanov
Head of Software at Gamaya
"The workflow with the Eleken team is seamless. They work as an embedded member of our team. It is unusual to find a designer who has experience building applications with geospatial data - especially imagery data. We found that in Eleken."
Jamie Conklin
VP of Product at Astraea
Discover Eleken’s SaaS design in 3 free days
Our process is transparent — you’ll work directly with our in-house SaaS design experts.
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Select a flow or feature to test.
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Get one of your design challenges solved.
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Evaluate how we collaborate.
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Scale the project only if satisfied.
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Pick a small part of your existing product.
The three-day trial was very unique, giving you a risk-free chance to try working with them.
They responded well from the beginning by understanding our needs and setting good expectations.
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.
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FAQ on our geospatial UI/UX design services
What is UI/UX design for geospatial tools?
It’s the process of making map-based, location-aware products easier to use. This includes dashboards, maps, analysis tools, GIS platforms, and mobile apps that visualize or interact with spatial data.
Why is UX design important for geospatial platforms?
These tools often deal with dense, layered information. Without thoughtful UX, users struggle to find what they need, interpret maps, or complete tasks. Good design brings clarity to complex visuals and helps users make confident decisions.
What kinds of geospatial products have you worked on?
We’ve designed interfaces for urban planning apps, environmental monitoring tools, logistics platforms, and geospatial analytics dashboards — used by both technical and non-technical users.
Can you simplify our existing GIS-heavy interface?
Yes. We specialize in cleaning up interfaces built by dev teams. We restructure workflows, improve the layout, and build UI systems that make navigation, filters, and map interactions far more usable.
How do you balance technical depth with usability?
We work closely with your team to understand what your users need to see and control. Then we design UIs that expose complexity only when needed — keeping the experience focused and approachable.
How do you collaborate with product and dev teams?
You get a dedicated designer embedded in your team, plus support from our Head of Design. We work async or in real-time — Slack, Figma, Loom, whatever works best for you.
Can you design tools for non-technical users interacting with maps?
Yes. We’ve built geospatial UIs for city planners, analysts, and everyday users. We make complex functionality feel simple, even when the data behind it isn’t.
What’s your engagement model?
We work on a flexible monthly subscription. No contracts, no red tape. Start with a 3-day free trial, and keep going for as long as you need. You can pause or scale anytime.