Milkinside

About Milkinside

Milkinside is a product design agency with a distributed team headquartered in San Francisco and a presence in Zurich. The firm was co-founded by Gleb Kuznetsov, who serves as the Chief Design Officer, and Kevin Davis, the Managing Partner. There are conflicting reports on the founding year, with some sources indicating 2011, others 2015, and some as recent as 2018. Kuznetsov, a designer with over two decades of experience, began programming at age 11 and transitioned to design, developing his skills through extensive practical application long before formal UI/UX education was mainstream. His career includes roles at Nokia and as Head of Visual Design and Product at Fantasy.co before establishing Milkinside.

The company operates as a high-end design studio, collaborating with major global brands and selective startups to create digital products and experiences. Its business model is agency-based, providing premium, end-to-end design services for a clientele that includes prominent names like Google, Apple, Spotify, Airbus, and Honda. Milkinside's revenue is project-based, with minimum project budgets starting at $250,000 and hourly rates of $300 or more. The firm engages in crafting digital strategies, developing user interfaces and experiences, and producing motion graphics and CGI.

Milkinside’s core service is centered on what it terms "emotional design," aiming to create immersive and lively user interactions. The firm specializes in delivering a comprehensive suite of services that span the entire product development lifecycle. This includes digital product strategy, UI/UX design, branding, CGI graphics, and front-end development. Their work covers a wide array of platforms, such as mobile and desktop applications, automotive infotainment systems, and multiplatform ecosystems for clients like Scandinavian Airlines and Huawei. A notable project involved a collaboration with Airbus on the Tripset application, designed to streamline the travel experience in response to the challenges posed by the global pandemic.