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Expertise

The Sparkbox team is deeply skilled in experience design and development, but you won't find our super power in a list of testing protocols or programming languages. Our strength lies in our ability to work closely with clients to define, plan, and implement solutions that yield meaningful results.

Experience Design

Every digital product and experience should be driven by the needs of the end user, whether that's an at-home shopper or a warehouse lift operator. We bring a tailored approach to user experience research and design. We know how to ask the right questions and identify the right opportunities to effectively convey your brand and meet user needs.

Vice President of Delivery Drew Clemens takes notes on a white board while working collaboratively with a client.

Usability

Your users are an integral part of the design process, and we continually test and iterate to maximize results.

  • User Research
  • UX Design
  • Usability Testing

Visual & Interaction Design

Our designers are informed by UX and aligned with the development team for seamless integration.

  • UI Design
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • HTML & CSS
  • Sass

Accessibility

Your products should be equally effective for all users on all devices. Accessibility compliance is critical.

Development

Sparkbox uses technology to build great things. Best practices from traditional software development ensure measurable impact for our clients. We're collaborative and transparent, so you'll always know exactly what to expect. We constantly build and exercise new skills and capabilities in service of client needs.

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Cutting-Edge Technology

Whether you're looking for a team to work within your current framework or for a partner in crafting a new one, we can help.

  • Frontend Frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
  • Backend Frameworks (Rails, Sails, Microservices in Go)
  • Public Cloud (Amazon AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • CMS (Wordpress, Gatsby, Drupal)
  • Ecommerce (Shopify, BigCommerce)

Systems Thinking

Taking a systematic approach allows us to find efficiency and increase return on your investment.

  • Design Systems
  • API Development and Architecture Consulting
  • Automated Build and Deploy Pipelines

Quality Software

We approach our work with intention and care. Best practices and attention to detail yield products that last.

  • Performance Best Practices
  • Secure Development Practices
  • Code Review (Automated and Manual)
  • Testing (Unit, Integration, E2E, Contract)

Training & Education

We all benefit from a better web—a web with more functional, more beautiful, and more accessible websites. That's why Sparkbox has made education a core part of our culture. We help our clients by educating internal teams, and we openly share our expertise with peers and learners in our industry.

A former apprentice now a Technical Director, sitting at a desk writing code.

Leveling Up

Sparkbox thoughtfully supports the growth of client teams, improving culture, communication, and efficiency.

UnConference

Sparkbox hosted its first online conference in April 2020 to support industry engagement in the Covid era.

Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeship program, now in its tenth year, cultivates new talent and creates opportunities for new developers.

How Can we help?

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