Independent list · re-checked September 28, 2026 · published by Primortul LLC

Elinkus UX

Elinkus UX is an Iowa City user-experience studio that designs websites, apps and interfaces under what it calls Intentional Interface Design. It sells UX/UI audits, wireframing and process modelling, and full site and app builds, and cites more than 15 years of designing user-friendly websites; its site carries a 2011 copyright start. Nobody pays to be ranked.

Why it’s hereThe only firm on Expertise.com's Iowa City web design list whose practice is UX design and usability rather than general marketing. Number 6 of the web design companies in Iowa.

Who leads itCathleen (Cate) Marshall, Lead designer named in client testimonials; formal title not stated.

Estimated cost

Estimated: $5,000–$15,000, typical for Iowa web design projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

A fit forSoftware, SaaS and B2B companies that need a UX audit, wireframes or interface design for a website or app from a small usability-focused studio operating since 2011.

Based in
Iowa City, IA
Founded
2011
Team size
1–10 people
Led by
Cathleen (Cate) Marshall, Lead designer named in client testimonials; formal title not stated
Known for
UX/UI design · UX audits · WordPress websites · usability testing
Best for
Software, SaaS and B2B companies that need a UX audit, wireframes or interface design for a website or app from a small usability-focused studio operating since 2011.
Estimated cost

Estimated: $5,000–$15,000, typical for Iowa web design projects; not a quote.

Typical industry estimate, not a quote from any firm on this list.

Elinkus UX homepage, captured September 28, 2026
elinkus.com · homepage on September 28, 2026

Sources elinkus.com, expertise.com

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