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Audit Services

The best experiences are simple at the surface and powerful underneath. Our AI & UX audits uncover usability gaps and evaluate how ready your product is to integrate AI in practical, meaningful ways.

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/ What is an Audit?

An audit is a structured evaluation of a digital product (portal, system, interface, website, application, etc.) identifying usability issues, AI readiness, accessibility gaps, and areas for improvement.

100:1
return on investment (ROI).
Every dollar spent on UX can bring back up to $100. By understanding what users want and delivering it in a way that feels effortless, you’re not only making customers happy—you’re building lasting value for your organization.
Source: Forrester
2X
faster growth through design.
Companies that put design at the heart of their process can grow twice as fast as their competitors. When your digital experience works seamlessly for users, it drives real results and keeps your business ahead of the curve.
Source: McKinsey
48%
lower customer acquisition costs.
By prioritizing user experience, you can cut your acquisition costs in half. When customers find your product simple and helpful right from the start, they’re more likely to stay—and you’ll spend less bringing them on board.
Source: NICE

/ Featured Audits

/ Clients

Nutrien
FCC
Ministry of Advanced Education
SaskEnergy
S.O. Asher
MySasktel

/ Our Team

Albert Jame

Albert Jame

Partner & CXO

Brian Ohlmann

Brian Ohlmann

Principal Designer

Rachel Elson

Rachel Elson

UX Strategist

Christianne Rooke

Christianne Rooke

Research Strategist

Brian Kachur

Brian Kachur

Senior Design Strategist

Roberta Barrington

Roberta Barrington

Design Director

Rebecca Ready

Rebecca Ready

Strategy Director

Erin Bennetto

Erin Bennetto

Designer

Daniel Alvarez

Daniel Alvarez

Designer

Amanda Ede

Amanda Ede

Designer

/ Our Audit Packages

Tier 1

Essentials

1-2 Weeks
  • Recommendation Report
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Testing Analysis
  • AI Readiness Assessment

Tier 2

Comprehensive

3-5 Weeks
  • Recommendation Report
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Testing Analysis
  • AI Readiness Assessment
  • Analytics Analysis
  • User Engagement & Testing
  • WCAG Accessibility Review
  • Competitive Benchmarking

Tier 3

Enterprise

6-10 Weeks
  • Recommendation Report
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • User Testing Analysis
  • AI Readiness Assessment
  • Analytics Analysis
  • User Engagement & Testing
  • WCAG Accessibility Review
  • Competitive Benchmarking
  • Additional User Testing
  • Prototype Workflows & UI
  • Final Design Presentation
zu's approach to research, user testing and prototyping helped us find clear ways to improve our website, customer portals, and overall digital delivery. They simplified our complex processes, making it easier for our customers to independently tackle important tasks—leading to higher customer satisfaction, and a significant reduction in support.

Ashley Mccann

MARKETING DIRECTOR, Sasktel

/ Work with us

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Not sure where to start? Tell us a bit about yourself and your product or project. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve seen it all. No matter what stage you’re in, we’ll find a way to help or guide you to someone who can.

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