Elevating Clean Tech digital experiences through strategic UX design

Utility partners need to see operational clarity, investors need to see scalability, and enterprise buyers need to see that your platform fits their workflows without a six-month onboarding. These are three distinct UX problems that a single generic design cannot solve. We build clean tech digital experiences tailored to each of these audiences, using research-backed prototypes and user flows that make your technology legible to the people whose decisions determine your next round or your next pilot.

Clean tech UX designer working on user interface prototypes for sustainable energy platform

Our clean tech UX design services

From brand strategy to product prototypes, we deliver full-service design solutions that help climate innovators stand out and scale.

Website UX design

Map climate tech user journeys from awareness to deployment, design information architectures for complex platforms, and conduct usability testing with enterprise buyers to create effortless experiences.

Product UX & prototyping

Build interactive prototypes that boost pilot sign-ups, run insight sprints to uncover pain points, and conduct iterative testing to reduce rework and enhance launch retention.

Website UI design

Craft We deliver production-ready designs with obsessive attention to spacing, alignment, and responsiveness. interfaces for energy platforms, create scalable component libraries for sustainability dashboards, and ensure accessibility compliance for government contracts.

Interaction design

Design micro-interactions for energy dashboards, create animations for climate tech product demos, and build interactive prototypes that delight utility users and investors.

Landing page design

Optimize conversion funnels for pilot programs, craft compelling CTAs aligned to buyer intent, and structure content hierarchies that speak to technical and executive audiences.

Brand positioning

Develop story-first market positioning, create evidence-backed competitive strategies, and align stakeholder vision through data-driven audience insights and value proposition frameworks.

Strategic UX excellence

Design that moves climate innovation forward

Good UX design accelerates climate impact. We craft intuitive experiences that help clean tech companies convert qualified leads, onboard users effortlessly, and scale from MVP to enterprise. Through rapid iteration sprints and research-backed methods like heat mapping and stakeholder testing, we eliminate the costly post-launch redesigns that drain resources. Our design systems are built to grow with your platform, ensuring every touchpoint from utility dashboards to mobile apps delivers consistent, compelling experiences.

UX wireframes and user journey maps for clean technology platform
Proven impact

Trusted by climate leaders

We've partnered with pioneering climate tech companies to create digital experiences that drive measurable results.

"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"

Ayush Banerjee
Ayush Banerjee

"They very quickly understood the kind of messaging that was important to us and how to translate that into a compelling visual experience. I can't recommend them enough!"

Keenan Johnson
Keenan Johnson

"The team at What if Design was nimble, thoughtful and flexible. Their design process forced us to reflect and rethink our corporate strategy. They brought the company messaging to the forefront and accurately translated our vision to creatively visualize our deeply scientific work."

Susteon

"What If’s team did a great job learning our technology on a razor-tight deadline. They helped transform our complex interconnection process into clear, resonant visuals and messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences."

Lauren

"What if Design's leadership on our brand redesign was a dream. Their team worked as an extension of our mission, embodied our values, and then expanded upon our vision with ease. Our static, version 101 website was transformed into a full brand identity - professional, creative, and human."

Megan Holcomb
Megan Holcomb

"Before What If, we were relying on developers for design work — it was slow and clunky. From day one, the What If team understood exactly what we were building and came with proactive ideas to improve the user flow and features, not just execute on a brief. The ease..."

Vested Future

"They spoke our language from day one, delivered on every commitment, and never missed a deadline. Web traffic quintupled in our first week after launch, but more than the numbers, we went from a website we wanted to hide to one we're genuinely proud to show every new stakeholder. What..."

USIPA

"Working with What If Design felt like a true collaboration — flexible, responsive, and always ready to meet us where we were. Even with our ideas that weren't fully formed, they delivered a strong brand and pitch deck to show up confidently with investors and partners. That kind of adaptability..."

Warren/Gabe

"I’ve worked with a lot of agencies over the years: brand, web, comms, you name it. Every project has its own vibe, its own momentum (or lack thereof), and its own set of hurdles.But it’s rare to find a team that just gets it... the tech, the market, the nuance...while..."

Nathalie

"Working with the What if Design team has been an exceptional experience. Their attention to detail and creativity exceeded our expectations. Their expert guidance was comprehensive through every aspect of the project, from aesthetics to crafting compelling copy. Their efficiency and professionalism were evident in every interaction and team's kind..."

GetShine

"As a team of one, I needed partners who could match our pace. What If delivered on that completely. The speed of turnaround, the quick review cycles, the ability to iterate in near real time — that's what made the difference. Highly recommended if you're looking to move fast and..."

Jordan Con

"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"

Jackie

"The old website confused people about what we actually do, but post-launch, that sort of negative feedback has completely stopped. We received a lot of positive feedback on the professionalism and the design. Our previous contact page received maybe one or two hits per week, if that. After the launch..."

Tristan

"We went from people saying "I have no idea what you're doing" to immediately feeling credible and put together. What If took what was in our heads and made it real, even when we couldn't fully articulate it ourselves."

Ashley/John

"We knew it was time to reset, sharpen our focus, and build a foundation for the next stage of growth. The new website was a big part of that. What If understood the vision, spoke our design language, and actually delivered. Anyone working with them should know it's a great..."

Chris

"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"

Ayush Banerjee
Ayush Banerjee

"They very quickly understood the kind of messaging that was important to us and how to translate that into a compelling visual experience. I can't recommend them enough!"

Keenan Johnson
Keenan Johnson

"The team at What if Design was nimble, thoughtful and flexible. Their design process forced us to reflect and rethink our corporate strategy. They brought the company messaging to the forefront and accurately translated our vision to creatively visualize our deeply scientific work."

Susteon

"What If’s team did a great job learning our technology on a razor-tight deadline. They helped transform our complex interconnection process into clear, resonant visuals and messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences."

Lauren

"What if Design's leadership on our brand redesign was a dream. Their team worked as an extension of our mission, embodied our values, and then expanded upon our vision with ease. Our static, version 101 website was transformed into a full brand identity - professional, creative, and human."

Megan Holcomb
Megan Holcomb

"Before What If, we were relying on developers for design work — it was slow and clunky. From day one, the What If team understood exactly what we were building and came with proactive ideas to improve the user flow and features, not just execute on a brief. The ease..."

Vested Future

"They spoke our language from day one, delivered on every commitment, and never missed a deadline. Web traffic quintupled in our first week after launch, but more than the numbers, we went from a website we wanted to hide to one we're genuinely proud to show every new stakeholder. What..."

USIPA

"Working with What If Design felt like a true collaboration — flexible, responsive, and always ready to meet us where we were. Even with our ideas that weren't fully formed, they delivered a strong brand and pitch deck to show up confidently with investors and partners. That kind of adaptability..."

Warren/Gabe

"I’ve worked with a lot of agencies over the years: brand, web, comms, you name it. Every project has its own vibe, its own momentum (or lack thereof), and its own set of hurdles.But it’s rare to find a team that just gets it... the tech, the market, the nuance...while..."

Nathalie

"Working with the What if Design team has been an exceptional experience. Their attention to detail and creativity exceeded our expectations. Their expert guidance was comprehensive through every aspect of the project, from aesthetics to crafting compelling copy. Their efficiency and professionalism were evident in every interaction and team's kind..."

GetShine

"As a team of one, I needed partners who could match our pace. What If delivered on that completely. The speed of turnaround, the quick review cycles, the ability to iterate in near real time — that's what made the difference. Highly recommended if you're looking to move fast and..."

Jordan Con

"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"

Jackie

"The old website confused people about what we actually do, but post-launch, that sort of negative feedback has completely stopped. We received a lot of positive feedback on the professionalism and the design. Our previous contact page received maybe one or two hits per week, if that. After the launch..."

Tristan

"We went from people saying "I have no idea what you're doing" to immediately feeling credible and put together. What If took what was in our heads and made it real, even when we couldn't fully articulate it ourselves."

Ashley/John

"We knew it was time to reset, sharpen our focus, and build a foundation for the next stage of growth. The new website was a big part of that. What If understood the vision, spoke our design language, and actually delivered. Anyone working with them should know it's a great..."

Chris

"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"

Ayush Banerjee
Ayush Banerjee

"They very quickly understood the kind of messaging that was important to us and how to translate that into a compelling visual experience. I can't recommend them enough!"

Keenan Johnson
Keenan Johnson

"The team at What if Design was nimble, thoughtful and flexible. Their design process forced us to reflect and rethink our corporate strategy. They brought the company messaging to the forefront and accurately translated our vision to creatively visualize our deeply scientific work."

Susteon

"What If’s team did a great job learning our technology on a razor-tight deadline. They helped transform our complex interconnection process into clear, resonant visuals and messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences."

Lauren

"What if Design's leadership on our brand redesign was a dream. Their team worked as an extension of our mission, embodied our values, and then expanded upon our vision with ease. Our static, version 101 website was transformed into a full brand identity - professional, creative, and human."

Megan Holcomb
Megan Holcomb

"Before What If, we were relying on developers for design work — it was slow and clunky. From day one, the What If team understood exactly what we were building and came with proactive ideas to improve the user flow and features, not just execute on a brief. The ease..."

Vested Future

"They spoke our language from day one, delivered on every commitment, and never missed a deadline. Web traffic quintupled in our first week after launch, but more than the numbers, we went from a website we wanted to hide to one we're genuinely proud to show every new stakeholder. What..."

USIPA

"Working with What If Design felt like a true collaboration — flexible, responsive, and always ready to meet us where we were. Even with our ideas that weren't fully formed, they delivered a strong brand and pitch deck to show up confidently with investors and partners. That kind of adaptability..."

Warren/Gabe

"I’ve worked with a lot of agencies over the years: brand, web, comms, you name it. Every project has its own vibe, its own momentum (or lack thereof), and its own set of hurdles.But it’s rare to find a team that just gets it... the tech, the market, the nuance...while..."

Nathalie

"Working with the What if Design team has been an exceptional experience. Their attention to detail and creativity exceeded our expectations. Their expert guidance was comprehensive through every aspect of the project, from aesthetics to crafting compelling copy. Their efficiency and professionalism were evident in every interaction and team's kind..."

GetShine

"As a team of one, I needed partners who could match our pace. What If delivered on that completely. The speed of turnaround, the quick review cycles, the ability to iterate in near real time — that's what made the difference. Highly recommended if you're looking to move fast and..."

Jordan Con

"The extremely high quality of outputs with fast turn around times and availability of team at short notice has been perfect for our requirements"

Jackie

"The old website confused people about what we actually do, but post-launch, that sort of negative feedback has completely stopped. We received a lot of positive feedback on the professionalism and the design. Our previous contact page received maybe one or two hits per week, if that. After the launch..."

Tristan

"We went from people saying "I have no idea what you're doing" to immediately feeling credible and put together. What If took what was in our heads and made it real, even when we couldn't fully articulate it ourselves."

Ashley/John

"We knew it was time to reset, sharpen our focus, and build a foundation for the next stage of growth. The new website was a big part of that. What If understood the vision, spoke our design language, and actually delivered. Anyone working with them should know it's a great..."

Chris

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What sets us apart

Why work with us?

We bring strategic design thinking and climate expertise to every project.

Climate-first expertise

We speak the language of clean tech, from grid optimization to carbon markets, translating complex innovations into compelling user experiences.

Lightning-fast iteration

Workshop to launch, not months. Rapid turnaround available for specific deliverables, accelerating your time-to-market.

Data-driven design

Every decision backed by usability testing, heat maps, and stakeholder validation, ensuring designs that convert and scale.

Cost-effective partnership

Get senior-level design expertise at a fraction of the cost of building an in-house team, with flexible engagement models that fit your stage.

Meet the design innovators

Architects turned digital strategists on a climate mission.

Akhila Kosaraju, Co-founder of What if Design

Akhila Kosaraju

Co-founder

Akhila is the co-founder and lead strategist at What if Design. She helps climate tech companies turn complex science into brands and websites that close funding and partnerships. She has worked with teams backed by the US Department of Energy, ARPA-E, leading climate VCs across carbon capture, grid interconnection, and green hydrogen, contributing to over $105M raised. Founders trust her because she learns the science and market before designing, and translates what they build visually for effective communication.

Tejas Mahajan, Co-founder of What if Design

Tejas Mahajan

Co-founder

Tejas is the co-founder and product UX lead at What if Design. He leads product and UX for software companies, designing for adoption, retention, and the metrics that drive growth. His work spans battery management systems, fleet platforms, and ESG tools, plus enterprise software for the Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia. Founders trust him because he treats every screen as a business decision, not just a design problem.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a typical clean tech UX design project take?

Our projects vary in scope. We use agile sprints to deliver working prototypes quickly so you can validate concepts with stakeholders and iterate rapidly. This approach accelerates your time-to-market while reducing expensive post-launch redesigns.

Do you work with early-stage climate tech startups or only established companies?

How do you ensure designs will convert our target users?

Can you design for complex technical platforms like grid management software or carbon marketplaces?

What's included in your UX design deliverables?

Do you only design or can you also build the product?

How do you handle accessibility and compliance requirements?

What makes your approach different from other design agencies?

Ready to elevate your digital experience?

Let's discuss how strategic UX design can accelerate your climate tech goals. Book a free 30-minute consultation.

Let's build something meaningful together

Tell us about your climate tech challenge. We'll follow up to discuss how strategic UX design can accelerate your mission.

Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at team@whatifdesign.in.