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Highland Solutions

Highland Solutions

Review
8.8/10
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois·10 - 49 employees·Est. 1999·Reviewed Mar 2026

Chicago digital product and innovation consultancy with 25+ years helping mission-driven organizations launch and scale digital products.

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Best For
Social-impact organizations, healthcare product innovation, non-profit digital transformation, professional associations
Hourly Rate
$150-199/hr
40% above the $125/hr median for software agencies in United States
Min. Project
$50K+
Industries
Healthcare, Education, Non-profits
Highland Solutions

Clients

American Geophysical UnionGeniooCollege of Lake CountyCreative GroupSecurity organization

About Highland Solutions

Highland Solutions is a Chicago-based digital product and innovation consultancy founded in 1999. With 300+ digital products launched and a 4.9/5 Clutch rating from 47 reviews, they specialize in product discovery, UX, and custom software for healthcare, education, non-profits, and professional associations. Around 80% of their work supports social-impact organizations. Clients include Cigna, Blue Cross Kansas City, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Make-A-Wish, and ISACA.

Who Highland Solutions Is Best For

Highland is the go-to for mission-driven organizations, healthcare companies, and professional associations that need a consultancy combining product strategy with custom software delivery. Their discovery-first approach and 25 years of experience make them a strong fit for complex stakeholder environments. With project costs ranging from $15K to $1M+, they serve both emerging and established organizations.

Why Choose Highland Solutions

25+ years of product delivery experience
Strong product discovery and design methodology
Deep non-profit and healthcare expertise
4.9/5 Clutch rating from 47 reviews

Things to Consider

Boutique team limits large concurrent project loads
Heavy focus on social impact may not suit commercial-first companies
Chicago-centric team for in-person collaboration
Higher rates ($150-199/hr)

Highland Solutions Services

Custom Software DevelopmentDigital StrategyUX/UI DesignProduct DesignMarket ResearchInnovation Consulting

Selected Work

Intelligent Knowledge Platform for Precision Medicine

Intelligent Knowledge Platform for Precision Medicine

Highland helped launch an intelligent knowledge platform that accelerated precision medicine work, contributing to a reported 4× increase in drug discoveries for the client.

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AGU — Membership Journey for Next-Generation Scientists

AGU — Membership Journey for Next-Generation Scientists

American Geophysical Union

Highland redesigned how the American Geophysical Union engages early-career members, supporting a 49.7% increase in first-year member renewals through journey design and strategy.

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AAOS Bridge Experience — Scalable Member Pathway

AAOS Bridge Experience — Scalable Member Pathway

AAOS

Highland built The Bridge Experience for AAOS: a scalable, member-first pathway to long-term loyalty, relevance, and growth for surgeons’ career partnership.

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