Welcome to Sandstorm Design!

UX Design & Development for Purpose-Driven Brands

Transforming causes into contributions: Accessible giving for a fundraising powerhouse!

What We Do

Sandstorm® is an accessibility-certified, UX technology agency headquartered in Chicago that helps purpose-driven brands transform websites and find the balance between technology-driven strategies and human-centric experiences. From brand strategy and UX design to AI implementation and enterprise web development, a deep understanding of human behavior is at the core of everything we do.


Featured Content

Webinar: Beyond the Tools: Mastering Website Usability & Accessibility
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10 Human Truths from 4,600+ Hours of UX Research

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Our Mission

Good Work for Good People

Our thoughtful, non-traditional, scientific approach leverages advanced UX principles and actionable insights to reduce subjectivity and bias in the creative process. We partner with purpose-driven organizations including associations, global nonprofits, healthcare systems, and higher education institutions.


Portfolio Highlights

Reintroducing a 120-year-old brand
Optimizing designs through testing
Advancing the global mission with a rebuild and an upgrade
User experience that’s packaged to inspire
Elevating UX to maximize engagement
A holistic approach to content marketing strategy

Sandstorm in the News

Events, Awards and Recognition

We take pride in highlighting the meaningful impact of our people reflecting our dedication and passion by creating more intuitive user experiences.

Sandstorm Named 76th Fastest-Growing Inner-City Company in the Nation

Sandstorm's Speaking at DrupalCon 2025


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6 second loop of People's Gas ad spot. Shows a child playing a trumpet walking into the kitchen where the rest of the family is making breakfast.

Shared Values

Warrior Spirit / Be Curious / Create Joy

Our UX and creative team utilizes the “yes, and…” philosophy that provides both an empathetic creative solution that fully addresses your needs and an alternative approach to drive innovation.

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