Accessible, gamified technology co‑designed with researchers
We're a digital studio with expertise in building accessible reliable software solutions for research tools, clinical apps, and engagement experiences.
Chosen by leading universities and research organisations across the UK and Europe
What we build
Our team combines deep health domain knowledge with hands-on software development. We've delivered tools used by thousands of participants across multiple countries, always grounded in co-design and iterative testing with real users.
Clinical Research Apps
Patient Engagement Tools
Gamified Health Experiences
Data Collection & Dashboards
Multi-site Research Platforms
What our partners say
Long-term relationships with research teams who come back for their next study
"I sort of forgot that you're contracted technology partners, and I felt like you're part of our team because of how you were involved in everything."
"After Unusual Technology implemented our software here, it helped us remove 20% of all the errors and streamline the whole process."
"They just know their stuff and I was really impressed. We will definitely work with Unusual Technologies again."
"They've got experience, they've got the same kind of values. I can tell that they're really interested in our project."
Recent co-designed projects
A look at some of the research tools, clinical apps, and engagement platforms we've built with our partners.
Co-Cog
Gamified cognitive monitoring for people living with early-stage dementia
Co-Play
An adaptive exergame designed with and for people with dementia
Breez Dental
AI-powered clinical note-taking that gives dentists their time back
Tale Together
Bridging generations through collaborative storytelling and AI
How We Build Health and Research Software
Each project follows four phases. We begin by understanding your research goals and end users, then co-design, build and refine the tool until it fits the people who rely on it.
"I sort of forgot that you're contracted technology partners, and I felt like you're part of our team because of how you were involved in everything."
Research Fellow, University of Surrey
- 01
Discover
Map out user needs, clinical workflows, and research objectives
- 02
Co-Design
Workshop and prototype with researchers, clinicians, and end users
- 03
Build
Develop and test production-ready software in short, focused sprints
- 04
Deploy & Iterate
Launch into the field, gather real-world feedback, and continuously improve
Talk to us to receive custom software designed for your research
Whether you're planning a new study, looking to digitise an existing protocol, or exploring how gamification could improve participant engagement, we'd be happy to chat. No commitment, just a conversation about what you're trying to achieve.
Tell us a bit about your research and we'll be in touch.