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Who we are,

Brady UX isn’t just a design agency — it’s a movement toward smarter, scalable design solutions. Founded by Brady Starr and Olya Androsik, we’re a boutique UX powerhouse, blending craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and human-centered design to help businesses grow.

Our expertise spans startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprises, offering:

  • Fractional UX Teams – On-demand, senior-level UX talent without the full-time overhead.

  • Design Systems – Scalable, future-proof systems that accelerate product development.

  • DesignOps – Optimized workflows that embed design seamlessly into business operations.

Whether we’re helping a startup validate an MVP, supporting a growing SaaS company, or transforming enterprise UX, our approach remains the same: We design to save time, reduce friction, and drive impact.

Why Brady UX?

Experience You Can Trust

We've worked with startups, growth-stage companies, and enterprises across MedTech, EdTech, SaaS, and eCommerce - adapting to industry needs at every scale. 

Boutique Attention, Big Agency Results

You work directly with senior designers, not project managers, ensuring faster execution and higher quality

Industry-Agnostic, Custom Solutions

We don't force-fit generic UX patterns. Every solution is tailored, research-backed, and built for the people who use it. 

AI-Powered, Human Centered

We leverage AI for speed, but every final decision is human-made, ensuring usability and ethical responsibility. 

Designed to Be Signed

In the Brady family, artists signed their work as a mark of craftsmanship. That tradition lives on at Brady UX - every project is something we're proud to put our name on. 

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Brady UX blends artistic intuition with research-driven best practices—thoughtful, high-impact design that consistently over-delivers.

— Mike H., Co-Founder & CPO, 1st90

Meet Our Team

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Olya Androsik

Co-Founder and Global UX Design Leader
With over a decade of experience, Olya specializes in leading large-scale, user-centered design initiatives that drive engagement and business success. She brings expertise in enterprise UX, DesignOps, and building scalable design processes.

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Brady Starr

Co-Founder and Head of Product Innovation

A seasoned UI/UX and product designer, Brady blends creativity with strategic insight to design innovative digital solutions that enhance usability and drive business growth. His focus is on scalable design systems, product strategy, and AI-powered UX solutions.

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Jacqueline Albright

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Jacqueline leverages her expertise in building high-value relationships to expand Brady UX’s reach, ensuring seamless collaboration with startups, SMBs, and non-profits. Her focus is on forging partnerships that align with our vision of delivering transformative design solutions.

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Lizzie Toto

Design Strategist & Systems Lead

Lizzie specializes in design systems, user experience, and visual strategy—helping shape scalable, user-friendly digital experiences. With a background in social media marketing, she blends data-driven insights with intuitive design to create impactful, user-centered solutions. She’s passionate about branding, design research, and emerging UX trends, ensuring Brady UX stays ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Who We Help

Startups
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From concept to launch, we help early-stage founders bring their ideas to life.

  • MVP & Prototype Design – Get investor-ready faster with tested user flows.

  • User Research & UX Strategy – Ensure product-market fit from day one.

  • Pitch Deck Design – Visual storytelling that captivates investors.

Growth-Stage Companies

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Your product is scaling fast—we help your UX keep up.​

  • Design System Development – Future-proof your UI for growth.

  • Usability Audits & Conversion Tuning – Optimize engagement & retention.

  • Embedded UX Team Support – Flexible, fractional UX leadership when you need it.

Enterprise UX & DesignOps

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Designing at scale requires strategy, consistency, and efficiency.

  • Enterprise UX Audits – Identify friction points across complex systems.

  • DesignOps Consulting – Improve workflows, optimize collaboration.

  • AI-Powered UX Research – Stay ahead with data-driven insights.

How We Work: The DRAGON Process

Every project at Brady UX follows our proprietary DRAGON Process, a research-backed approach that blends user needs, business goals, and rapid iteration.

🔥 Discover – Stakeholder interviews, market research.
🔥 Research – User testing, competitor analysis.
🔥 Analyze – Define pain points, journey mapping.
🔥 Generate Ideas – Brainstorming, rapid prototyping.
🔥 Optimize – Wireframes, usability testing.
🔥 Navigate – Developer collaboration, final delivery.

This framework ensures design is never just aesthetic—it’s a strategic tool that improves business performance.

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Our Story: A Legacy of Design, A Future of Innovation

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Brady UX was built on a creative legacy—literally. Before digital screens, Howard Brady (Brady Starr’s grandfather) ran a graphic design agency specializing in books, magazines, and packaging. His belief?

📖 Design isn’t decoration. It’s communication.
📖 Clarity beats complexity. Every time.
📖 Respect the user’s time.

That belief shaped generations of designers—and today, it powers Brady UX.

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Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

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