Substantial is a values-driven digital product studio that combines strategy, design, and development to craft impactful digital solutions. The agency has partnered with industry leaders like Google, Amazon, and IDEO. Founded in 2006, it serves global enterprises and innovative startups.
Substantial is a values-driven digital product studio founded in 2006, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The agency combines over a decade of strategy, design, and development expertise to create impactful digital solutions for businesses ranging from global enterprises to innovative startups. Substantial emphasizes an immersive collaboration process that prioritizes transparency, agility, and long-term value, giving clients full control over their products after launch.
The agency maintains a team of under 49 employees and requires potential clients to inquire about minimum budget and hourly rates. Substantial has built a legacy of partnerships with industry leaders such as Google, Amazon, and IDEO, and has worked with other major organizations including Microsoft, Capital One, and Mercedes-Benz.
Substantial offers a comprehensive range of services including UI/UX Design, Web Development, Mobile App Development, Software Development, Product Design, and IT Services. The agency also has specific expertise in custom frameworks like Ruby on Rails and mobile app development for iPhone.
The agency's client list spans multiple industries: technology (Google, Microsoft, Amazon), finance (Capital One), healthcare (Genentech, Novartis), manufacturing (Haworth, Mercedes-Benz), and media (Dow Jones). This diverse portfolio demonstrates Substantial's ability to deliver digital tools that drive transformation across sectors.
No Google reviews are available for Substantial on DesignRush, so client sentiment cannot be summarized from that source. However, the agency's long-standing relationships with Fortune 500 companies and its 15+ years of operation indicate a strong track record.
Substantial's portfolio includes work for IDEO, Amazon, Capital One, Haworth, Mercedes-Benz, Genentech, Google, Microsoft, Novartis, and Dow Jones. These projects range from go-to-market strategies to scalable digital solutions, reflecting the agency's commitment to making every project matter.
Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- IT Services
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- 10+ years of combined strategy, design, and development expertise
- Partnerships with industry leaders including Google, Amazon, and IDEO
- Immersive collaboration process that ensures transparency and long-term value