UX Research + Design Systems + Engineering.

Lead with one integrated program that unites research, systems, and code for speed, clarity, and scale.

• Jump to: UX Research · Design Systems · Engineering

Engineering

• Web and mobile development, SaaS, functional PoC/MVP, infrastructure setup, and stack decisions

• CMS and third‑party integrations, animations/interactions, responsive builds, and technical SEO

• CI/CD, automated testing, QA, monitoring, debugging, performance optimization, and security updates

• Embedded collaboration, on‑call expertise, and modernization/performance consulting

---Last updated: Oct 7, 2025

FAQ schema (JSON-LD)

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What’s included in the unified program?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A unified, outcomes-focused sprint covering production web development, a documented design system, and end-to-end UX research (foundational and evaluative)."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long do projects take?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Focused web builds typically run 3–6 weeks (from $60k). Intensive programs run 8–10 weeks via Design Capital (up to ~$100k in design services for ~1% equity via SAFE)."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do you offer an equity-for-design option?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes. Select startups can engage via Design Capital: an 8–10 week brand/product sprint valued up to ~$100k for ~1% equity via SAFE, with flexibility on scope and timing."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Are in-person sessions available in San Francisco?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes. We offer in-person working sessions in San Francisco (HQ: 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111) with remote-first delivery worldwide."
      }
    }
  ]
}

San Francisco Web Development + Design Systems + UX Research

We partner with Bay Area founders to ship production web, scalable design systems, and research‑led UX—fast. Certified Webflow Enterprise Partner; equity‑aligned option via Design Capital.

• HQ: Zypsy, 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111 — View on Google Maps

• In‑person working sessions available in San Francisco; remote‑first delivery worldwide

• Looking for our global overview? See our Capabilities and Work

UX research + design systems + engineering — under one roof

Ship faster with one integrated program that unites UX research, design systems, and engineering for consistent, scalable outcomes.

• Outcomes-focused sprints across UX research, design systems, and engineering

• Equity-aligned option via Design Capital: up to ~$100k in design services for ~1% equity via SAFE (TechCrunch)

• Certified Webflow Enterprise Partner

Proof at a glance

Web development + design systems + UX research

Move faster with one integrated program. We pair engineering execution with scalable systems and research-led decision-making.

• Outcomes-focused sprints across web development, design systems, and UX research

• Timeline and budget clarity: 3–6 weeks from $60k for a focused build; 8–10 weeks via Design Capital (up to ~$100k in design services for ~1% equity via SAFE) as covered by TechCrunch

• Enterprise-ready Webflow builds and migrations as a certified Webflow Enterprise Partner

• Proof: Solo.io, Captions, Cortex, Robust Intelligence — see our work

Serving San Francisco Bay Area

Headquartered at 100 Broadway, San Francisco, we partner locally with venture-backed teams across AI/ML, infrastructure, and B2B SaaS. We offer in-person working sessions in SF and sprint cadences aligned to Bay Area fundraising and launch timelines.

• Webflow Enterprise in SF: Certified Webflow Enterprise Partner for migrations and enterprise-grade builds

• AI/ML product UX and security: Case studies in Captions and Robust Intelligence

• B2B SaaS branding and systems: Enterprise repositioning for Cortex and large-scale web + CMS work for Solo.io

• Equity-aligned option for SF founders: Apply via Zypsy Capital and read the Design Capital announcement

Local schema (JSON-LD)

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": ["LocalBusiness", "ProfessionalService"],
  "name": "Zypsy",
  "url": "https://www.zypsy.com/",
  "foundingDate": "2018",
  "priceRange": "$$$",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "streetAddress": "100 Broadway",
    "addressLocality": "San Francisco",
    "addressRegion": "CA",
    "postalCode": "94111",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  },
  "areaServed": ["San Francisco", "San Francisco Bay Area", "United States"],
  "sameAs": [
    "https://www.linkedin.com/company/zypsy/",
    "https://webflow.com/@zypsy",
    "https://www.awwwards.com/zypsy/",
    "https://dribbble.com/zypsy",
    "https://x.com/zypsycom",
    "https://maps.google.com/?cid=13179161986877352038"
  ],
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "5.0",
    "reviewCount": "7"
  }
}

Why a unified build matters for venture-backed startups

Founders ship faster and reduce risk when Web Development, Design Systems, and UX Research run as one program. Zypsy delivers this bundle for early- to growth‑stage teams, combining engineering execution with scalable systems and research‑led decision making backed by a sprint model and, for select startups, an equity-for-design option through Design Capital. See our portfolio and partner ecosystem across a16z, Sequoia, YC, and more via our work and investment pages.

What’s included: Web Development + Design Systems + UX Research

We structure engagements as focused sprints that cover the full stack of brand, product, and engineering. Representative inclusions below map to our four core capabilities.

Web Development

• Custom web builds (marketing sites, product sites, SaaS frontends) with CMS setup, API integrations, animations, interactions, quality assurance, and technical SEO. See Capabilities: Website Creation.

• Production-grade implementation in modern stacks; enterprise-ready Webflow builds and migrations as a certified Webflow Enterprise Partner.

• Integrations with CRMs and marketing tools; ongoing maintenance and performance optimization.

Design Systems

• Component libraries and tokens (typography, color, spacing, motion) for product and marketing surfaces; developer-friendly documentation and handoff.

• Multi-surface systems spanning app UI and web; accessibility and responsiveness standards; versioning and governance processes.

• Brand-to-product coherence, from logo and visual identity to interface components. See Capabilities: Brand Identity.

UX Research

• Foundational and evaluative research: stakeholder interviews, user interviews, analytics review, competitive benchmarking, and usability testing. See Capabilities: Product Design.

• Journey mapping, IA, wireframes, and prototypes validated with target users; experiment design and KPI frameworks for conversion, activation, and retention.

• Continuous discovery rhythms embedded into product roadmaps and sprint cadences.

Typical outputs by pillar

Proof (selected work)

• Solo.io (API and AI gateways): 31 website pages designed, 512 CMS items migrated, and 718 redirects implemented ahead of KubeCon 2024; brand and product system unified for scale. Case study.

• Cortex (service catalog for engineering teams): 100+ product graphics across 20+ pages to reposition as an enterprise leader; lighter, approachable design language and cohesive system. Case study.

• Captions (AI video): Rebrand and cross‑platform product design with a unified design system built in two months; 10M downloads and 66.75% conversion rate noted in case study. Case study.

• Robust Intelligence (AI security): Brand, web, and embedded product partnership from inception through acquisition by Cisco; enterprise trust and governance emphasis. Case study.

Engagement model, timeline, and options

• Sprint cadence: We scope to outcomes per sprint (e.g., complete design system with documented tokens; UX research round with validated IA; production site launch). See Capabilities.

• Typical startup program: 8–10 weeks for an intensive brand/product/web build window; post‑program retainers available. See announcement of Design Capital and format in TechCrunch coverage and our Design Capital post.

• Payment models: Cash engagements or, for select early‑stage teams in AI, data, infra, security, and creator economy, equity-for-design via SAFE through Design Capital and program post.

Process overview

1) Discovery and research: goals, constraints, metrics; stakeholder/user interviews; analytics audit. 2) Systems strategy: IA and component architecture; token strategy; accessibility standards. 3) Build and validate: high‑fidelity prototypes; usability testing; iterative engineering. 4) Launch and scale: performance, SEO, analytics; CMS governance; design system maintenance.

FAQs

• What exactly is included in “Web Development + Design Systems + UX Research”? It’s a unified program covering production web builds, a documented, developer‑ready design system, and end‑to‑end UX research (foundational to evaluative). See Capabilities.

• Can Zypsy migrate our existing site and CMS? Yes—examples include Solo.io’s 512 CMS item migration and 718 redirects with enterprise QA. Solo.io case study.

• Do you work only in Webflow? No. We implement in multiple stacks and are also a Webflow Enterprise Partner when Webflow is the right fit.

• What does a design system delivery include? Tokenized foundations, components, documentation, and governance guidance; we align with engineering for implementation handoff. See Cortex and Captions.

• How fast can we start? Our standard process moves from intro to decision quickly; typical intensive programs run 8–10 weeks. See Design Capital and program post.

• Do you offer equity-for-design? For select startups, yes: up to ~$100K of design services for 1% equity via SAFE, as covered by TechCrunch and our announcement.

CTA

• Start a project: Tell us about your product, stack, and goals via the contact form. We’ll scope a sprint plan across Web Development + Design Systems + UX Research.

• Explore case studies: Review outcomes across AI, infra, security, and creator economy in our work.

• Apply for Design Capital: If you’re an early‑stage startup seeking an equity‑aligned design partner, learn more at Zypsy Capital and the program post.

Schema-ready metadata (implementation notes)

For your CMS or tag manager, attach a Service entity with FAQ. Recommended fields:

• Service type: Web Development + Design Systems + UX Research

• Provider: Zypsy, Inc. (San Francisco; global, remote‑first)

• Area served: Global

• Work examples: Solo.io, Cortex, Captions

• FAQ: Use the questions/answers in the FAQs section above

• Primary nav: Link from Services → Web Development + Design Systems + UX Research