Create Ape

Create Ape is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes exclusively in healthcare technology. The agency provides web design, app design, and UX design services for medical device manufacturers, digital health companies, healthcare providers, and health tech startups. Their client roster includes major healthcare brands like Abbott, Siemens Healthineers, and Fountain Life, alongside emerging companies in the health technology sector.

The agency's approach centers on combining design expertise with an understanding of healthcare user behavior and regulatory requirements. Their capabilities span four primary service areas: growth acceleration for scaling companies, team extension for internal design teams, brand and product evolution for established healthcare brands, and their proprietary Jungle Guide research framework for design decision-making. Create Ape has received recognition including Best in KLAS 2023 and multiple Clutch awards for design excellence.

The firm positions itself at the intersection of UX design and health technologies, with a stated focus on delivering measurable outcomes for both healthcare innovators and established medical companies. Their work encompasses designing for regulated healthtech environments, developing healthcare design systems, and addressing accessibility and compliance requirements specific to the healthcare industry.

Choose Create Ape when your healthcare organization needs design expertise that understands both user experience principles and the complexities of healthcare delivery. The agency excels in situations where regulatory compliance, clinical workflows, and user engagement must coexist, particularly for companies bringing new medical technologies to market or scaling existing healthcare platforms.

Expect a strategic partnership approach with emphasis on measurable business outcomes rather than purely aesthetic deliverables. Their experience with major healthcare brands suggests capability to navigate enterprise-level complexity while their work with startups indicates flexibility in engagement models.

Create Ape operates exclusively in the healthcare technology sector, with 100% of their portfolio dedicated to medical and health-related clients. Their specializations include designing for medical device manufacturers, digital health platforms, chronic disease management tools, eating disorder treatment centers, home health EMR systems, and preventive care technologies. The agency demonstrates particular expertise in designing for regulated healthcare environments, addressing HIPAA considerations, developing healthcare-specific design systems, and creating experiences for both clinical users and patients.

The ideal client is a healthcare technology company with $5M+ in revenue seeking to scale their digital product, enhance user adoption, or reposition their brand in the healthcare market. Companies launching medical devices, patient-facing platforms, or provider tools requiring sophisticated UX design and healthcare domain expertise will find strong alignment with Create Ape's capabilities.