About us

Meet the Team

NAR8 is the innovation co-pilot dedicated to helping your business steer, shift, and soar. We immerse ourselves in your challenges, co-creating strategies that blend deep business insights with agile, research-backed creativity.

About us

Meet the Team

NAR8 is the innovation co-pilot dedicated to helping your business steer, shift, and soar. We immerse ourselves in your challenges, co-creating strategies that blend deep business insights with agile, research-backed creativity.

About us

Meet the Team

NAR8 is the innovation co-pilot dedicated to helping your business steer, shift, and soar. We immerse ourselves in your challenges, co-creating strategies that blend deep business insights with agile, research-backed creativity.

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Group of people relaxing outdoors on a field or lawn
Group of people relaxing outdoors on a field or lawn

Key member

Key member

Great mix of strategists, creatives, designers, dreamers, and developers to deliver the impactful brands, products and experiences.

Key member

Great mix of strategists, creatives, designers, dreamers, and developers to deliver the impactful brands, products and experiences.

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Abra

Founder

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Abra

Founder

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Abra

Founder

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Trung

Founder & Creative Head

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Trung

Founder & Creative Head

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Trung

Founder & Creative Head

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Daphne

Client Service Lead

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Daphne

Client Service Lead

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Daphne

Client Service Lead

Thong

UX/UI Lead

Thong

UX/UI Lead

Thong

UX/UI Lead

Jude

Tech Lead

Jude

Tech Lead

Jude

Tech Lead

May

Project Manager

May

Project Manager

May

Project Manager

Quang

UX-UI Designer

Quang

UX-UI Designer

Quang

UX-UI Designer

Our process

Our process

01

Discovery & Strategy

Discovery Strategy

We start by asking “Why” - we immerse ourselves in your industry, business and learning everything about your customer to find out the insights and build up a solid foundation for the strategy.

We start by asking “Why” - we immerse ourselves in your industry, business and learning everything about your customer to find out the insights and build up a solid foundation for the strategy.

Close collaboration from the start

From the outset, we seamlessly integrate with your team through kickoff workshops and stakeholder meetings. This direct communication ensures a shared vision and alignment across all concepts.

Close collaboration from the start

From the outset, we seamlessly integrate with your team through kickoff workshops and stakeholder meetings. This direct communication ensures a shared vision and alignment across all concepts.

Deep dive to find insights

We delve into your target audience's motivations and challenges by creating personas, conducting in-depth interviews, and analyzing competitors. These great amount of insights and data help to strengthen our strategy.

Deep dive to find insights

We delve into your target audience's motivations and challenges by creating personas, conducting in-depth interviews, and analyzing competitors. These great amount of insights and data help to strengthen our strategy.

Align on the strategy

We develop user journey maps to provide a comprehensive overview of the user experience, identifying gaps and opportunities. This synthesis allows us to define problem areas, craft the strategy and initiate the design process.

Align on the strategy

We develop user journey maps to provide a comprehensive overview of the user experience, identifying gaps and opportunities. This synthesis allows us to define problem areas, craft the strategy and initiate the design process.

02

Design & Iterate

Design, test, and iterate. We refine design decisions through user-centered testing and iterative-rapid improvement loops.

Initiate the Solution

With all the insights and strategies aligned, we start developing the solution. It could be the UX wireframe, naming options, logo sketch, art directions, draft animations... We go for agile, exploring multiple variations with cost-effective method to create prototype, start testing and gather feedbacks with the stakeholders.

Initiate the Solution

With all the insights and strategies aligned, we start developing the solution. It could be the UX wireframe, naming options, logo sketch, art directions, draft animations... We go for agile, exploring multiple variations with cost-effective method to create prototype, start testing and gather feedbacks with the stakeholders.

Testing with real customer

We put prototypes or concept to the test with real users to ensure that every concept is validated through continuous feedback. With data collected from testing sessions like user research, user interview, surveys, we make reports to inform every stakeholders and prepare for the improvises.

Testing with real customer

We put prototypes or concept to the test with real users to ensure that every concept is validated through continuous feedback. With data collected from testing sessions like user research, user interview, surveys, we make reports to inform every stakeholders and prepare for the improvises.

Improve and rapid delivery with Agile-mindset

With agile approach, we take every feedback and changes as the opportunities to make the solution better and more fit with the needs. Also, speed matters, so we ship the incremental improvements in sprint on the rapid-delivery basis to ensures that our solutions remain user-centric, innovative, and impactful.

Improve and rapid delivery with Agile-mindset

With agile approach, we take every feedback and changes as the opportunities to make the solution better and more fit with the needs. Also, speed matters, so we ship the incremental improvements in sprint on the rapid-delivery basis to ensures that our solutions remain user-centric, innovative, and impactful.

Our process

01

Discovery & Strategy

We start by asking “Why” - we immerse ourselves in your industry, business and learning everything about your customer to find out the insights and build up a solid foundation for the strategy.

Close collaboration from the start

From the outset, we seamlessly integrate with your team through kickoff workshops and stakeholder meetings. This direct communication ensures a shared vision and alignment across all concepts.

Deep dive to find insights

We delve into your target audience's motivations and challenges by creating personas, conducting in-depth interviews, and analyzing competitors. These great amount of insights and data help to strengthen our strategy.

Align on the strategy

We develop user journey maps to provide a comprehensive overview of the user experience, identifying gaps and opportunities. This synthesis allows us to define problem areas, craft the strategy and initiate the design process.

02

Design & Iterate

Design, test, and iterate. We refine design decisions through user-centered testing and iterative-rapid improvement loops.

Initiate the Solution

With all the insights and strategies aligned, we start developing the solution. It could be the UX wireframe, naming options, logo sketch, art directions, draft animations... We go for agile, exploring multiple variations with cost-effective method to create prototype, start testing and gather feedbacks with the stakeholders.

Testing with real customer

We put prototypes or concept to the test with real users to ensure that every concept is validated through continuous feedback. With data collected from testing sessions like user research, user interview, surveys, we make reports to inform every stakeholders and prepare for the improvises.

Improve and rapid delivery with Agile-mindset

With agile approach, we take every feedback and changes as the opportunities to make the solution better and more fit with the needs. Also, speed matters, so we ship the incremental improvements in sprint on the rapid-delivery basis to ensures that our solutions remain user-centric, innovative, and impactful.

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Black and white photo of two people looking at a computer screen with papers on wall
Black and white photo of two people looking at a computer screen with papers on wall
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Interior of a cafe or workspace with several people at tables
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FAQ

We’ve heard it all. Here’s everything you need to know before working with us.

How is NAR8 different from other tech and design agencies?

At NAR8, we focus on building impactful brands, products and experiences. That’s why everything we do are based on research and insights, everything we design are backed up by a solid strategy and story behind. More than that, NAR8 is more than just a design agency—we’re your innovation co-pilot, a one-stop solution for strategy, UX/UI design, branding, development, brand experiences. Based on the strategy and goals you want to achieve, we tailor our approaches to help you build the lightweight solutions that deliver most value, thatss inspiring and impactful.

Do you work with startups, enterprises, or both?

Yes, we collaborate with both startups and enterprises as the innovation co-pilot, offering a full range of services—from strategy and branding to website and app design. For startups, we have a solid service tailored to fit startup’s need at early stages, from concept validation, to POC, MVP and launching marketing plan, ensuring a solid foundation for growth. For enterprises, we refine and optimize digital products to enhance user experience and business performance. No matter the stage or scale of your company, our team is ready to craft intuitive, high-impact strategies, branding, products and experiences tailored to your needs.

Do you have experience in my industry?

Over the years, we accumulated great cross-industry experiences, that allows us to bring in-depth knowledge and apply insights to your industry. Our partners includes technology, finance, banking, healthcare, FMCG, retail, real estate and more, ensuring we have the expertise to share with you and delivery great solutions to your unique goals and challenges in your industry.

How does NAR8 collaborate with business throughout the process?

We believe in a transparent, collaborative approach. Our process starts with understanding your vision, business goals, and customer needs. From there, with all the data collected, we craft out a solid strategy to help your business move forward. Then based on the aligned strategy, we move through research, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and final design with agile product delivery approach. Throughout the project, we maintain open communication, provide regular updates, and iterate based on feedback to ensure the best outcome.

How much does it cost to work with NAR8?

Pricing depends on project scope, complexity, and timeline. We offer flexible packages, from MVP design to full-scale product development. Get in touch for a tailored quote.

How does NAR8 manage working across multiple time zones?

At NAR8, we understand the challenges of working across multiple time zones, and we’ve built our processes to make it seamless for our clients. As a global team, we’re experienced in collaborating with partners worldwide. To ensure smooth communication and progress, we hold regular check-ins, including weekly meetings, to align on goals, share updates, and make decisions together. Between meetings, we stay connected through tools like Trello, and Slack, which help us keep projects on track and maintain strong relationships. Our remote work culture is designed to prioritize efficiency and collaboration, no matter where you’re located. Your success is our priority, and we’re committed to making every interaction productive and hassle-free.

Does your studio assist with product redesign?

Absolutely! We specialize in all types of redesigns, whether it’s legacy software, a mobile app, or a website. Our skilled UX designers are experts at crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences that align with your unique goals and needs. We’ll not only enhance the usability and functionality of your current digital product but also give it a fresh, visually stunning look that reflects your brand identity. With our help, your product will not only stand out from the competition but also delight your customers. Let’s make your product a success!

How is NAR8 different from other tech and design agencies?

At NAR8, we focus on building impactful brands, products and experiences. That’s why everything we do are based on research and insights, everything we design are backed up by a solid strategy and story behind. More than that, NAR8 is more than just a design agency—we’re your innovation co-pilot, a one-stop solution for strategy, UX/UI design, branding, development, brand experiences. Based on the strategy and goals you want to achieve, we tailor our approaches to help you build the lightweight solutions that deliver most value, thatss inspiring and impactful.

Do you work with startups, enterprises, or both?

Yes, we collaborate with both startups and enterprises as the innovation co-pilot, offering a full range of services—from strategy and branding to website and app design. For startups, we have a solid service tailored to fit startup’s need at early stages, from concept validation, to POC, MVP and launching marketing plan, ensuring a solid foundation for growth. For enterprises, we refine and optimize digital products to enhance user experience and business performance. No matter the stage or scale of your company, our team is ready to craft intuitive, high-impact strategies, branding, products and experiences tailored to your needs.

Do you have experience in my industry?

Over the years, we accumulated great cross-industry experiences, that allows us to bring in-depth knowledge and apply insights to your industry. Our partners includes technology, finance, banking, healthcare, FMCG, retail, real estate and more, ensuring we have the expertise to share with you and delivery great solutions to your unique goals and challenges in your industry.

How does NAR8 collaborate with business throughout the process?

We believe in a transparent, collaborative approach. Our process starts with understanding your vision, business goals, and customer needs. From there, with all the data collected, we craft out a solid strategy to help your business move forward. Then based on the aligned strategy, we move through research, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and final design with agile product delivery approach. Throughout the project, we maintain open communication, provide regular updates, and iterate based on feedback to ensure the best outcome.

How much does it cost to work with NAR8?

Pricing depends on project scope, complexity, and timeline. We offer flexible packages, from MVP design to full-scale product development. Get in touch for a tailored quote.

How does NAR8 manage working across multiple time zones?

At NAR8, we understand the challenges of working across multiple time zones, and we’ve built our processes to make it seamless for our clients. As a global team, we’re experienced in collaborating with partners worldwide. To ensure smooth communication and progress, we hold regular check-ins, including weekly meetings, to align on goals, share updates, and make decisions together. Between meetings, we stay connected through tools like Trello, and Slack, which help us keep projects on track and maintain strong relationships. Our remote work culture is designed to prioritize efficiency and collaboration, no matter where you’re located. Your success is our priority, and we’re committed to making every interaction productive and hassle-free.

Does your studio assist with product redesign?

Absolutely! We specialize in all types of redesigns, whether it’s legacy software, a mobile app, or a website. Our skilled UX designers are experts at crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences that align with your unique goals and needs. We’ll not only enhance the usability and functionality of your current digital product but also give it a fresh, visually stunning look that reflects your brand identity. With our help, your product will not only stand out from the competition but also delight your customers. Let’s make your product a success!

How is NAR8 different from other tech and design agencies?

At NAR8, we focus on building impactful brands, products and experiences. That’s why everything we do are based on research and insights, everything we design are backed up by a solid strategy and story behind. More than that, NAR8 is more than just a design agency—we’re your innovation co-pilot, a one-stop solution for strategy, UX/UI design, branding, development, brand experiences. Based on the strategy and goals you want to achieve, we tailor our approaches to help you build the lightweight solutions that deliver most value, thatss inspiring and impactful.

Do you work with startups, enterprises, or both?

Yes, we collaborate with both startups and enterprises as the innovation co-pilot, offering a full range of services—from strategy and branding to website and app design. For startups, we have a solid service tailored to fit startup’s need at early stages, from concept validation, to POC, MVP and launching marketing plan, ensuring a solid foundation for growth. For enterprises, we refine and optimize digital products to enhance user experience and business performance. No matter the stage or scale of your company, our team is ready to craft intuitive, high-impact strategies, branding, products and experiences tailored to your needs.

Do you have experience in my industry?

Over the years, we accumulated great cross-industry experiences, that allows us to bring in-depth knowledge and apply insights to your industry. Our partners includes technology, finance, banking, healthcare, FMCG, retail, real estate and more, ensuring we have the expertise to share with you and delivery great solutions to your unique goals and challenges in your industry.

How does NAR8 collaborate with business throughout the process?

We believe in a transparent, collaborative approach. Our process starts with understanding your vision, business goals, and customer needs. From there, with all the data collected, we craft out a solid strategy to help your business move forward. Then based on the aligned strategy, we move through research, wireframing, prototyping, testing, and final design with agile product delivery approach. Throughout the project, we maintain open communication, provide regular updates, and iterate based on feedback to ensure the best outcome.

How much does it cost to work with NAR8?

Pricing depends on project scope, complexity, and timeline. We offer flexible packages, from MVP design to full-scale product development. Get in touch for a tailored quote.

How does NAR8 manage working across multiple time zones?

At NAR8, we understand the challenges of working across multiple time zones, and we’ve built our processes to make it seamless for our clients. As a global team, we’re experienced in collaborating with partners worldwide. To ensure smooth communication and progress, we hold regular check-ins, including weekly meetings, to align on goals, share updates, and make decisions together. Between meetings, we stay connected through tools like Trello, and Slack, which help us keep projects on track and maintain strong relationships. Our remote work culture is designed to prioritize efficiency and collaboration, no matter where you’re located. Your success is our priority, and we’re committed to making every interaction productive and hassle-free.

Does your studio assist with product redesign?

Absolutely! We specialize in all types of redesigns, whether it’s legacy software, a mobile app, or a website. Our skilled UX designers are experts at crafting intuitive, user-friendly experiences that align with your unique goals and needs. We’ll not only enhance the usability and functionality of your current digital product but also give it a fresh, visually stunning look that reflects your brand identity. With our help, your product will not only stand out from the competition but also delight your customers. Let’s make your product a success!