Upbrand

Upbrand is a Polish boutique agency founded in 2017, composed of software developers, designers, and marketing specialists. Based on the agency's own account, it was started by professionals who had spent years in larger agencies and corporations but felt something was missing—so they created a smaller outfit that prioritizes quality over volume. The team emphasizes partnership over transactional relationships, working closely with clients through the full lifecycle of a project rather than handing off completed work.

The agency structures itself explicitly against corporate hierarchy. Their website notes they've intentionally skipped the titles and structures of larger firms—no CEOs or COOs—in favor of a team of specialists ready to help. They describe their approach as direct, client-focused, and adaptive: the process is tailored to client needs rather than the other way around.

Services and capabilities

Upbrand works across web development, mobile app development, and e-commerce platforms. On the technology side, they build with React.js, Next.js, Node.js, React Native, and Flutter for frontend and mobile work. Backend work uses Node.js, PHP, and GoLang. They handle databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, and deploy on AWS and Kubernetes. They work with e-commerce platforms including WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and Shopify, as well as content management systems like WordPress and custom Strapi implementations.

The agency combines technical capability with marketing expertise. Their project process moves through six defined stages: idea (goal-setting and planning), research (information gathering), design (detailed project specification), development (building with current technology), deployment, and ongoing support. They claim to value transparency and say clients can expect answers to any questions about experience, working conditions, or methods.

Automation testing is part of their workflow, using Selenium Driver, Cypress.io, and Gherkin language for CI/CD pipelines. They work with APIs including REST, GraphQL, and WebRTC, as well as payment gateways and mail services.

Notable work

Three projects appear on their portfolio, though with limited detail. Resibo is a PrestaShop e-commerce store. Art-I is described as a mobile app for AI-powered image generation. Boreczna is a website for a restaurant and accommodation venue.

Client testimonials offer some color on the work. A COO from an unnamed company credits Upbrand with building mobile applications and multiple websites for their clients, praising their engagement and positive approach. A project manager at an e-commerce firm notes several years of collaboration, highlighting how Upbrand's experience and creativity drove the growth of their online store and achievement of business goals, adding that the relationship feels like partnership rather than vendor-client arrangement. A marketing director describes a project to build a dedicated website that functions as a virtual catalog for eyewear frames, handling tens of thousands of product variants with an intuitive interface—work the client is continuing to expand with additional views and functionality.

How they work

Upbrand engages as a partner through the full project lifecycle, valuing flexibility and iterative feedback at each stage. They describe themselves as people who listen to suggestions and introduce changes throughout. The agency emphasizes that they care about delivery speed ("time is money") and that they manage projects against client budgets. They can be reached at +48 600 233 525 or hello@upbrand.pl for initial conversations.

Team and credentials

The team consists of software developers, designers, and marketing experts, though no headcount is provided on the website. The agency was founded in 2017. No ISO certifications, SOC 2 compliance, or formal partner badges (AWS, Shopify, etc.) are mentioned in the source material. No G2, Clutch, or other third-party ratings appear.

The agency communicates primarily in Polish and English.