# Helm Experience & Design

> Helm (helmux.com) is a digital product studio in Buffalo, NY that helps founders and business leaders grow through custom design and software development. We specialize in web and mobile applications, interactive prototypes, and design systems — focused on helping clients understand not just what they *could* build, but what they *should* build. Founded in 2014 by Jonathan Gorczyca and Nicholas Barone.

Helm is a full-service, cross-functional team of designers, developers, and strategists. Engagements span digital strategy and planning, UX/UI design and prototyping, custom software development, premium websites, AI consulting, and ongoing support. Track record: $1B+ in client revenue generated, $500M+ raised by clients, and 150+ clients served across healthcare, automotive, sports, marketplaces, and the Buffalo/Western New York startup ecosystem. Contact: team@helmux.com, (716) 325-0030.

## Services

- [Strategy & Planning](https://www.helmux.com/services/digital-project-planning-workshop): Digital project planning workshops that align teams and define what to build before development begins.
- [AI Consulting](https://www.helmux.com/services/ai-in-business): Practical guidance on applying AI to amplify business operations, with the fundamentals to consider before adopting it.
- [UX/UI Design & Prototyping](https://www.helmux.com/services/ux-ui-design-prototyping): User experience and interface design, interactive prototypes, and design systems that make products easy and enjoyable to use.
- [Custom Software Development](https://www.helmux.com/services/custom-software-development): Reliable, scalable web and mobile software built to grow with the business, offered as a subscription.
- [Premium Website Design & Development](https://www.helmux.com/services/premium-website-design-development): Beautiful, easy-to-use marketing websites that help companies connect with customers and grow.
- [Support & Maintenance](https://www.helmux.com/services/web-hosting-website-support-maintenance): Web hosting, ongoing website support, and maintenance to keep digital products healthy and current.

## Case Studies

- [ACV Auctions](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/acv-auctions): A mobile-first wholesale car auction platform for dealerships; ACV went public in 2021, raising over $400M, with 2M+ vehicles sold on the platform.
- [ODL Orthodontics](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/orthodent): A prototype and web app for streamlined aligner job intake and customer service, taken from concept to prototype in 14 days.
- [OnCore Golf](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/oncore): Custom technology to improve golf training, driving a 44% increase in user engagement and 181% more purchase revenue per user.
- [43North](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/43-north): A custom application platform for Buffalo's startup accelerator that facilitated $25M in venture funding from 6,000+ company applications.
- [West Herr Automotive](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/west-herr-automotive): Digital product work for one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the region.
- [Mobile Telemed](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/mobile-telemed): A telemedicine product engagement delivering professional design and development.
- [Cahill Tech](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/cahill-tech): Laying the digital foundation for Cahill Tech with custom tooling.
- [VoiceLove](https://www.helmux.com/case-studies/voicelove): A HIPAA-compliant mobile app for two-way audio communication between patients and loved ones; recognized with $3M in NIH grant funding.

## Company

- [Contact / Get Started](https://www.helmux.com/contact): Book a call to discuss a project, including company background, team, and contact details.
- [Newsletter](https://www.helmux.com/newsletter): Monthly insights and reflections on product, technology, and design.
- [Jobs / Careers](https://www.helmux.com/jobs): Open design, product, and technology roles in Buffalo, NY.

## Optional

- [Blog: How ChatGPT Helped Us Develop Better Company OKRs](https://www.helmux.com/blog/how-chatgpt-helped-us-develop-better-company-okrs): Using AI to sharpen company objectives and key results.
- [Blog: How to Start Using AI to Supercharge Your Business](https://www.helmux.com/blog/how-to-start-using-ai-in-your-business): A practical primer on adopting AI in a business.
- [Blog: From Prototyping to Product Launch](https://www.helmux.com/blog/from-prototyping-to-product-launch): How an idea moves through prototyping to a launched product.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/helm-experience-&-design/): Company updates and team news.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/helm_ux/): Studio culture and work.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/helmdesign/): Company page.