Tanzanian UX research consultancy
UX Research Consultancy

Trusted by mission-driven teams, global firms, and regional innovators.

Where human stories shape smarter products and services

Narrata is a Tanzania-rooted UX research consultancy helping organisations deeply understand users and design culturally-relevant, intuitive, and impactful solutions grounded in real human stories.

Who We Are

Narrata is a UX research consultancy rooted in Tanzania and shaped by global perspectives. We combine local understanding with international research experience to help organisations create meaningful products and services.

We believe that the best solutions start with listening. That's why we amplify real user voices — the stories, struggles, motivations, and moments that make people who they are.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between global ambitions and local realities.

We work closely with product teams, NGOs, and businesses to turn these stories into actionable insights, helping them design culturally aware, intuitive, and impactful experiences.

At Narrata, we don't just gather data, we honour stories and turn them into clarity, empathy, and better decisions.

Narrata team conducting UX research in Tanzania

Our Services

Specialized expertise to elevate your product's user experience

UX and Product Research

Explore user needs and test product ideas to build with clarity before and after launch.

Consumer and Market Insights

Turn feedback and market signals into strategies that drive growth and loyalty.

UX Audits & Expert Reviews

Spot UX issues, fix friction and improve conversion - fast.

UX & AI Training

Practical workshops on research, AI fundamentals, safe usage, and evaluation (no coding required).

Our Packages

We offer flexible, outcome-driven packages designed to match different goals, timelines, and budgets — from quick validations to long-term partnerships.

Quick Insights

A focused UX audit to identify usability gaps, accessibility issues, and opportunities for fast wins.

  • Heuristic evaluation
  • Accessibility check (WCAG)
  • Prioritized improvement roadmap

~2 weeks · From $1,500

Design with Confidence

A discovery sprint to uncover what users need, want, and experience — so you can build the right thing, faster.

  • 5–8 interviews or usability tests
  • Streamlined analysis & synthesis
  • Insight report + team session

2–4 weeks · From $3,000

Build Research Capacity

A deep-dive engagement combining research delivery with internal capability building — ideal for scale or redesigns.

  • Mixed-method research (15–25+ users)
  • Personas, journey maps, reports
  • Capacity-building workshop

6–10 weeks · From $6,000

Sustainable Research Program

For organizations seeking ongoing research support, strategic reviews, and regular capability development.

  • Monthly research cycles
  • Quarterly training + insight reviews
  • Strategic guidance documents

6–12+ months · Custom pricing

AI Readiness Sprint

Find realistic AI wins and put governance in place before you build.

  • Use-case canvas & data map
  • Opportunity matrix (impact × risk × cost)
  • DPIA-lite & retention schedule
  • 90-day roadmap with owners

~2–3 weeks · From $2,500

Data Governance Starter

Stand up practical guardrails so teams can use AI safely.

  • Consent patterns & retention table
  • Human-in-the-loop review checklist
  • DPIA/DPIA-lite templates & coaching
  • Vendor scorecard & procurement criteria

~2 weeks · From $2,000

Prices vary depending on scope, delivery mode, and organization type. We offer tailored rates for local NGOs, startups, and regional partners.

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Why Narrata?

Why we're built for human-centered research

At every stage of a product or service journey, from identifying opportunities to refining solutions, understanding user voices helps teams stay focused on what matters most: solving the right problems.

Listening carefully to people is the foundation of great user experiences.

At Narrata, we bring voice of the user to life through deep, human-centered research. We go beyond metrics and feedback to uncover the experiences, motivations, and challenges that shape behaviour and help you turn those insights into clearer strategies, better products, and more relevant services.

What Makes Working With Us Different

Understanding Context

From users in Tanzania to global audiences, we translate everyday experiences into meaningful insights that guide product, program, and service decisions.

Actionable User Voices

Our work turns research into clear and shareable insights helping teams stay connected to what users are saying, and make confident, informed decisions.

Collaborative Partnership

Through workshops, storytelling, and flexible formats, we help organisations embed user understanding into everyday thinking and action.

Our Founders

The minds behind Narrata — shaping research with insight, depth, and purpose.

Domina Kiunsi - Founder

Domina Kiunsi

MSc

Domina is an experienced user researcher who has led product and service research in Tanzania, Sweden, and international teams. Skilled in qualitative and mixed methods, she excels at translating user insights into actionable decisions. With a strong background in UX leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and human-centered design, she ensures Narrata's research is rigorous, practical, culturally informed, and aligned with business goals.

Bruce Ferwerda - Founder

Bruce Ferwerda

PhD

Bruce is an internationally recognized expert in personalisation strategies and user experience research, currently serving as an Associate Professor in Sweden. With a strong focus on behavior-driven design, Bruce brings global expertise—shaped by work across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas—to guide research strategies that are locally grounded and culturally relevant.

Get in Touch

Let's create something meaningful together

We're always looking for new challenges and opportunities to excel your products. Reach out to discuss how we can help transform your understanding of users.