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Lion Interactive

Lion Interactive

Review
★7.8/10
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States·11 - 50 employees·Est. 1999·Reviewed Jul 2026

Oakland digital agency blending research-driven UX, product development, and data science since 1999.

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Best For
Nonprofits and lifestyle brands needing research-driven digital products, Organizations prioritizing UX depth over speed
Hourly Rate
$100-149/hr
In line with the $125/hr median for software agencies in United States
Min. Project
$25K+
Industries
Nonprofit, Lifestyle, Healthcare
Lion Interactive

Clients

Williams-SonomaFlipboardLittle PassportsASCEUmpqua BankAirbusConstellation BrandsAsian Art Museum

About Lion Interactive

Lion Interactive is an Oakland, California-based full-service digital agency founded in 1999, offering UX/UI design, web and app development, data science, digital strategy, and content creation. The firm grounds its design work in user research and prototyping to build products that resonate cognitively and emotionally with target audiences. With 25+ years of delivery, 4 Clutch reviews, and a DesignRush listing, engagements typically start at $25-50K at $100-149/hr.

Who Lion Interactive Is Best For

Lion Interactive is a solid choice for organizations that want a seasoned design and development partner with a rigorous user research process rather than a fast-turnaround production shop. Their 25-year track record in the Bay Area and experience with international nonprofits and lifestyle brands suggests a preference for mission-aligned or brand-forward work. Companies needing high-volume output or offshore-level pricing will find them mismatched.

Why Choose Lion Interactive

25+ years in digital product design and development
Research-led UX process with prototyping
Data science capabilities alongside design and dev
Clutch and DesignRush listed

Things to Consider

Only 4 Clutch reviews for a 25-year-old agency
Oakland location with limited secondary office presence
Premium rates relative to offshore alternatives

Lion Interactive Services

UX/UI DesignWeb DevelopmentApp DevelopmentDigital StrategyData ScienceContent CreationWordPressReactNode.js

Selected Work

Williams-Sonoma — eight brands, one funnel

Williams-Sonoma — eight brands, one funnel

Williams-Sonoma

Re-envisioned digital branding and Salesforce-integrated signup across Williams-Sonoma’s eight trade sub-brands to support international growth.

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Texture — digital magazines to Apple News+

Texture — digital magazines to Apple News+

Texture

Six-year agile partnership on UX, conversion, and engineering that helped Texture grow from startup magazine app through acquisition into Apple News+.

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Service Up — tech-enabled car repair

Service Up — tech-enabled car repair

Service Up

Brought brand strategy, design leadership, and UX to Service Up’s product and go-to-market ahead of a $15M Series A.

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