Corl West

Started in 2020

Corl West is a Los Angeles based user experience design studio that empowers businesses to better reach users, streamline operations, and utilize platforms to the fullest.
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Websites designed
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Software apps designed
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Emails designed

Some values we have and cherish

We seek to transform the digital world into accessible and user-friendly experiences for all.

Stay Honest

Trust is the foundation of our business. We strive to build a culture of trust and mutual respect between our team, our clients, and our partners to work together in harmony & achieve our collective goals. When we make a commitment, we follow through.

Stay Curious

We believe in fostering an inquisitive mindset. Encouraging our team to explore, question, and get all the brains in the game in order to think outside the box.

Keep Innovating

We’re driven to create something new and better that adds value for our clients. We prioritize efficiency in all areas of our business–using tools & processes to maximize output and minimize wasted time. There's always a better way to do things and we work to find it.

Meet Our Founder

Lauren Holms, owner of Corl West smiling, wearing a plaid blazer over a dark top, facing the camera against a white background.

Lauren Corl Holmes

Owner & Chief Design Officer

Lauren has spent 10+ years designing products for the tech industry. Her hybrid knowledge of top-notch design & development practices has helped deliver solutions for organizations, big and small, that redefine what is possible for web, apps, and software experiences.

Certs & Groups

Nielsen Norman Group UX Certified badge with a circular outline, featuring 'NN/g' in the center and a red ribbon below reading 'UX CERTIFIED'.Round badge with American flag background featuring the text 'SAM Certified' in bold blue letters and a red ribbon below stating 'Certification maintained by Select GCR'.Badge with a blue and pink hexagonal shape displaying the Salesforce logo and text reading 'Certified User Experience Designer.'White capital letters spelling AIGA on a solid black background.Circular badge with orange text and bee graphic reading Proud Member of Freelancers Union and website www.freelancersunion.org.UXPA International member logo with overlapping green, blue, and gray squares arranged in an abstract pattern to the left of the text.
"I started Corl West, during the pandemic, when the need for user-friendly digital products was being steadily realized around the world. ... The name came from my own middle name combined with a way to tribute our west coast start."
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Some Questions, Some Answers

Why Corl West?

Corl West is where strategic thinking meets beautiful design. We design intentionally—with systems, users, and dev in mind—so your product doesn’t just look good, it performs. Every decision is rooted in clarity, usability, and conversion. Beautiful, dev-ready design that moves your business forward.

How do we work together?

Start by filling out the Start a Project form—it helps us get a clear understanding of your needs and goals. Once we review your request, we’ll reach out to schedule a call, align on expectations, and discuss next steps.
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We work Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PST. Calls are scheduled with intention—usually mid-morning or early afternoon—and communication stays within business hours to keep focus sharp on both sides.

How long is the UX process?

It depends on the scope. Smaller websites or MVPs may take 2–4 weeks. Larger or more complex products typically take 6–10+ weeks. After our initial discovery, we’ll map out a timeline that fits your goals and pace.

What are your prices?

Pricing depends on the scope, timeline, and deliverables. Some projects are hourly, others are fixed-rate or on monthly retainers. After our discovery call, you’ll receive a clear, custom proposal. Want a reference sheet to get a ballpark idea? Just ask–shoot us an email at info@corlwest.com.

Do you offer graphic design?

Yes—brand systems, campaign assets, decks, social visuals, and more. While UX is our core focus, we support clients with cohesive creative across the full brand experience.

What value do I get with UX design?

UX design brings clarity to complexity. It aligns your business goals with your users’ needs, reduces friction, and makes your product intuitive and scalable. Better experiences = better results.

Do you work with developers?

Yes. Our files are dev-ready—fully spec’d, clean, and organized. We collaborate with your team or bring in trusted dev partners to ensure smooth handoff and high-fidelity execution.

Can you help redesign my existing site or product?

Absolutely. Whether it’s a full overhaul or strategic UX improvements, we can elevate your existing platform to perform and look better.

Our platform expertise

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Los Angeles, California, USA