About Hedgehog Lab
Hedgehog Lab is a Newcastle-based digital product studio with a team of 51–200 professionals, specialising in app development, web development, UX design, and digital strategy. The agency works with established brands across fintech, insurance, logistics, and financial services, building products that solve real customer problems. Their integrated approach means UX design and digital strategy inform development decisions from the start, rather than being bolted on later. Based in the North East, they combine the collaborative intensity of a mid-sized studio with the capability to handle complex enterprise projects. If you're looking to build or significantly improve a digital product—whether that's a consumer app, a customer-facing platform, or an internal system—Hedgehog Lab's blend of design thinking and technical delivery is worth exploring.
Services
Hedgehog Lab builds native and cross-platform applications for iOS and Android, drawing on experience delivering apps for fast-moving sectors like fintech and logistics.
They develop responsive, scalable web platforms using modern technologies, often integrated with mobile apps to create seamless multi-channel experiences for enterprise clients.
Their UX design practice is embedded throughout projects rather than isolated, ensuring user research and interaction design directly influence development and strategic decisions.
Hedgehog Lab helps brands clarify product direction, identify user needs, and plan technology roadmaps before committing to development, reducing risk and waste.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of products does Hedgehog Lab typically build?
They work on everything from consumer-facing applications to enterprise platforms, with particular experience in fintech, insurance, and e-commerce sectors. Their portfolio spans iOS and Android apps, responsive web platforms, and full-scale digital transformations for businesses requiring both strategic planning and technical execution.
Does being based in Newcastle affect how you work with clients outside the region?
No. Hedgehog Lab works with clients nationally and internationally, using a mix of in-person and remote collaboration. Their Newcastle location simply means your core team and support infrastructure are based there—many clients benefit from regular on-site sprints and face-to-face workshops when needed.
How does UX design fit into your development process?
UX design isn't treated as a separate phase. From the beginning, UX designers, strategists, and developers collaborate to ensure research, user insights, and usability thinking shape the product as it's built. This integrated approach typically reduces costly rework and delivers products that users actually find intuitive.
What does a typical engagement with Hedgehog Lab look like?
Engagements usually begin with discovery and digital strategy work to clarify goals and user needs, followed by design and development in iterative sprints. The exact structure depends on your project—some clients need a full build from scratch, others need to refresh or expand an existing platform.
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