About us

Based in Toronto Canada, UXGent is an emerging web consultancy led by Developer John Griffiths that creates practical and elegant solutions to empower our clients.

As an elite team, we can take a personal interest in your needs, nurturing your ideas at their roots and growing them into captivating products that position you ahead of your competitors.

We're adaptive, agile and equipped with some seriously talented people who enjoy making your web problems go away.

Our services

  • Wireframing & Design
  • Web Development
  • Mobile support
  • Cross-browser Q/A
  • Email campaign management
  • Search Engine Optimisation
  • Product Image Editing

Technology stack

  • Ruby on Rails, .NET
  • CSS3 & HTML5
  • jQuery, Backbone
  • Wordpress
  • Amazon Web Services

Our work

  • HomeSav.com

    HomeSav.com is the decor-savvy, members-only online home décor provider that gives style-hungry bargain hunters insider access to irresistible discounts on the hottest trends and coolest brands in home décor and furniture.

    We were involved in the re-design and implementation of the ecommerce startup, overhauling the UI and re-branding the site with a clean look and straight-forward functionality that not only looks beautiful but has increased sales.

    www.homesav.com

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  • Future Shop 'Get Tapped In'

    TThe Future Shop 'Get Tapped In' app was a facebook contest; upon sign up the user completed set challenges, earning gift cards along the way. Every challenge completed entered the user in a grand prize draw.

    We were involved in the design and implementation of the micro-blogging campaign, which was accessed on mobile devices and gained great popularity within its demographic.

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  • Stanley Bragg Architects Ltd

    Stanley Bragg Architects provide professional services to a wide spectrum of clients in diverse sectors on projects throughout the United Kingdom.

    We designed and developed their internet presence, creating a custom Ruby on Rails application that fits their needs and operates beautifully.

    www.stanleybragg.co.uk

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  • Big Rude Jake

    Big Rude Jake is a musician in the Toronto area, very well known for his unique music which combines his interest in traditional jazz, jump blues, rockabilly and punk.

    We re-developed the musician's web presence, providing a platform to publish content and cultivate his fan base.

    www.bigrudejake.ca

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  • MoveMe.com

    Moving services for renting and buying. Free quotes, move planner, advice, tips, news, local companies and discounts on removals, utilities, broadband, etc.

    We created the UI for the award-winning moving calendar and the in-house moving tools that helped streamline the stressful business of moving home. The planner takes everything into account from finding reputable removal firms to who you need to notify of your change of address.

    The judges of the Yahoo Innovative Find of the Year particularly liked the user interface and design of Move Me. They also described the calendar as a brilliant tool which set the site apart from the other entrants.

    www.moveme.com

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  • PlotStar.com

    Plotstar is an iPhone app that uses location-based services linked to lifestyle choice. Wherever you are, or wherever you're going, Plotstar helps you discover great new places, make bookings and arrange exciting things to do.

    Providing the front-end experience, we worked to make an addictive and slick experience regardless of platform.

    www.plotstar.com

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  • Quimby

    Quimby helps to reduce the risk when sending sensitive information by smartphone.

    We provided UI for the mobile client using the PhoneGap framework.

    www.quimbymessenger.com

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  • Around This

    Location-based events startup to help people find good places to eat, web-based service aimed at event organisers and the entertainment industry.

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  • WSP Group PLC

    WSP is a global design engineering and management consultancy specialising in Property, Transport & Infrastructure, Industry and Environment projects.

    Providing a revitalised web-presence for the multi-national construction firm, internal web-services for asset management and technical expertise for satellite offices.

    www.wspgroup.com

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