9elements

9elements is a software and design studio with more than 20 years behind it, building custom digital products for everyone from startups to global organisations. It covers the path from concept and UX through engineering, and also advises clients on business, AI and security.

What 9elements offers

• Software engineering — tailor-made products, from mobile apps to enterprise systems.
• Web development — fast, accessible websites and web platforms.
• Concept, UX and UI design — product concepts that combine user experience and technical planning.
• Branding and design — visual identities for companies and products.
• Machine learning and AI — applying AI to make client tasks easier and cheaper.
• Cyber security and startup advice — security work from open-source firmware to server farms, and guidance for early and later-stage startups.

Who it works with

Startups and established companies worldwide. Work includes an app for FC Schalke 04, a visualisation framework for the WHO data portal built with Kore, the OECD Data Portal, the Ausbildung.de platform and early versions of the 7Mind meditation app.

Key facts

• Experience: over 20 years
• Own product: started the PhotoEditor SDK, licensed by companies such as Canon, Mailchimp and HP
• Tech used: React Native and Expo for mobile