We drive digital innovation through passion, talent, and unrivaled expertise
We are Digital Creative Asia, the leading UX and digital product development agency in Shanghai, China. We're a team of strategists, creatives, and tech experts pursuing excellence.
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Our story
Digital Creative Asia was founded in 2015 by a team of experienced designers and developers passionate about delivering best-in-class digital experiences. With a focus on user-centric design and custom software development, Digital Creative has since established itself as one of China's top digital product developers.
We have a proven track record of successful projects for clients across multiple industries, from automotive to tech, luxury, and retail. Wherever digital transformation is taking place, we help innovate through a combination of talent, passion, and expertise through our commitment to excellence and transparency. We help ambitious startups and the world's leading brands make better digital in China, APAC, and beyond.
Who we are is deeply shaped by our foundational values
Excellence
We strive for excellence at every turn. Our passionate team embodies a relentless dedication to quality, crafting digital products we're proud of. Driven by a hunger for innovation, we continuously raise the bar. Our goal is always to deliver best-in-class products for your end users.
Speed
We excel in speed without compromising quality, delivering in-depth design and high-performance products with lean, agile coding practices. Our flexibility and efficiency empower you with a competitive edge, ensuring on-time, on-budget project delivery.
Transparency
We prioritize transparency and work in our partnership with you, ensuring you have clear visibility of all processes, timelines, and costs. Our clear and frequent communication is accompanied by extensive documentation and support, empowering you to maximize the success of your projects.
Security
Your data security is our responsibility, and we take it seriously. We are committed to upholding the highest data security standards, encompassing confidentiality and integrity. Moreover, we diligently adhere to all applicable PIPL data security laws and regulations, ensuring our practices align with legal requirements and industry standards.
Adaptability
Our agile mindset and flexible approach allow us to seamlessly navigate evolving landscapes, embracing new technologies, anticipating shifts in consumer behavior, and proactively adapting our strategies to stay ahead of the curve. We deliver solutions that remain relevant and impactful, even in the face of unprecedented challenges.
Diversity
We actively seek to add the best, most talented professionals across teams. Diversity makes us stronger, driving more creative ideas and innovative solutions. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
We help ambitious startups and the world's leading brands make better digital
We empower startups and innovative brands with our technical expertise and in-depth understanding of user needs. We work with both local Chinese and global businesses, creating highly customized, functional digital products that help them succeed in the Chinese market and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that resonate with your target audiences, elevating your digital presence across diverse markets and industries.
We're an independent agency owned and led by industry leaders
Our three core service tiers, strategy, design, and technology, are each led by our company founders. This gives us unparalleled oversight and direction, allowing us to continuously deliver high-standard projects at Digital Creative.
Samuel Jesse
Co-founder / UX, Design & Tech
Samuel is a true expert in UX research, product design, and development. He has over twenty years of experience, fourteen of which were in China. His invaluable cross-cultural perspective and understanding of user behavior enable him to deliver digital products and services that surpass business expectations.
Zippora Lau
Co-founder / UX & Design
Zippora's expertise in psychology, advertising, and design adds a unique value to each project we undertake. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, she trains and manages our UX research team, delivering valuable insights instrumental in crafting bespoke digital experiences.
Rafael Milewski
Partner & Technical Director
As the technical lead, Rafael is at the helm of all software development, strategy, and continuous improvement of our technical services. As a code-agnostic full-stack developer, he leads our talented development team in building custom applications and embedded software for our clients.
Our services
Digital transformation
Transform your business—partner with us for holistic digital transformations that unlock new growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
UX research
Dive deep into user insights—let data drive your success with our comprehensive UX research, crafting digital experiences that resonate deeply.
HMI design
Elevate automotive experiences—our HMI designs blend functionality, safety, and aesthetics for cutting-edge automotive interfaces.
UI/UX design
Engage and retain—captivate your audience with engaging and functional UI/UX designs that foster adoption and loyalty.
Web design
Make a lasting impression—we craft responsive websites that deliver exceptional user experiences and effectively communicate your brand.
WeChat mini-programs
Boost brand visibility—drive brand loyalty with customized WeChat mini-programs that engage your audience effectively.
Web app development
Scale your business—empower your organization with robust, tailored web applications for seamless scalability.
Ecommerce development
Enhance online shopping—elevate customer satisfaction and boost sales with user-friendly ecommerce solutions.
Mobile app development
Stand out with mobile apps—create visually stunning mobile apps that enhance brand visibility and operational efficiency.
IoT development
Embrace IoT innovations—unlock IoT's potential with secure solutions seamlessly integrating devices, connectivity, and analytics.
IT staff augmentation
Access top IT talent—augment your team with highly-skilled designers and developers, empowering your organization's success.
WeCom solutions
Optimize workplace efficiency—drive productivity and increase sales effectiveness with our WeCom solutions, tailored for digital clienteling and workplace optimization.
We help the world's leading brands make better digital in China.
Our clients are our partners. We build long-term relationships with the people and the organizations we work with, believing that successful collaborations require a deep understanding of your business and your customers.
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