10turtle

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CSO and Co-Founder

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

End-to-end AI movie making platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Pitch Deck
• Website overhaul

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Online Search

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• Good value for cost
• Best compared to 4 other candidates

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. Pitch deck redesign
2. Full Website design & development
3. Additional enhancements

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Measurable Outcomes & Success Indicators from the Project While the project was primarily qualitative (visual transformation and brand elevation for an early-stage startup), several clear, measurable outcomes demonstrate strong progress and success:

1. Project Growth & Scope Expansion Started with a small paid test milestone for 3–4 slides. Expanded significantly into a full 31-slide pitch deck redesign + complete website redesign & development. Client added extra work (additional slides, pricing page/chart, gradient implementations) even late in the project. This demonstrates high client satisfaction — they repeatedly chose to invest more with 10turtle.

2. Client Feedback & Approval Metrics Internal praise (direct quotes from correspondence): “Easily one of the best initial versions we’ve seen.” “Really strong first pass.” “Huge upgrade from the original.” “Looks wonderful overall… we are very happy.” “We really love the work.” All milestones were fully approved and paid without dispute. Contract ended positively on good terms, with the client publishing the site and continuing to use/maintain the deliverables.

3. Delivery & Launch Success Pitch Deck: Delivered fully editable .pptx with custom slide masters. Used for investor and studio presentations (target: Disney, Netflix, Apple executives). Website: Successfully launched (live and active as of April 2026). Replaced the older, “noisy” site. Implemented clean brand consolidation as the primary face. Full multi-page site (Homepage, How It Works, Demos, Pricing, Blog, Podcast, Press, Career, etc.) with responsive design, CMS, forms, and SEO foundations. Performance improvements: Page speed and SEO optimizations were completed and noted as significantly improved.

4. Strategic & Brand Impact Simplified and clarified the brand story. Created a consistent premium visual system (cinematic purple palette, typography, layouts) now used across pitch materials and digital presence. Enabled self-sufficiency: Client received tutorials, custom slide masters, and CMS guidance for ongoing updates.

5. Relationship & Long-term Value Evolved from a one-off design gig into a trusted design partner. Client expressed interest in future work (e.g., app dark mode) and provided strong testimonial material. Positive post-project outreach was well-received.

Summary: The project achieved full delivery, successful public launch, significant scope growth, 100% payment approval, and clear brand elevation. The strongest measurable proof of success is the client’s willingness to expand the budget multiple times and the live, professional website + pitch deck now representing company to investors and prospects. These outcomes reflect high-quality execution, strong collaboration, and tangible progress in company’s professional presentation.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

10turtle demonstrated excellent project management throughout the engagement. They were highly organized, proactive, communicative, and client-focused — which is especially impressive given the iterative nature of the project and multiple stakeholders involved.

Project Management Style
Structured & Transparent: They broke the work into clear phases and milestones, provided regular progress updates (often unprompted), and shared partial deliverables for early feedback. This allowed us to stay aligned without surprises.
Proactive Communication: Frequent status updates, Loom video walkthroughs explaining design decisions, and clarifying questions whenever something was ambiguous. They consistently summarized feedback before implementing changes.
Organized Revision Process: Consolidated all feedback (from multiple team members and advisors) and addressed it systematically. They asked smart follow-up questions when needed instead of guessing.
Self-Sufficiency Focus: Created helpful resources like step-by-step tutorial videos (for CMS, gradients, forms, etc.) so we could maintain the site independently after handover.

Delivery Timeliness
Generally strong and reliable.
The initial pitch deck test was delivered on time within the 48-hour window.
Full pitch deck was promised within 24–36 hours after approval and they delivered a substantial first pass (17 slides) right on the agreed milestone date.
Website design and development phases were delivered in clear stages with regular updates, even during holiday periods.
There were a few minor delays on their end (mostly around major festivals like Holi), but they communicated these clearly and always caught up quickly.
Overall, they consistently met or came very close to the timelines they proposed, especially considering our own slower feedback cycles due to travel, holidays, and team reviews. 

Responsiveness to Our Needs
Outstanding. They were exceptionally patient with our early-stage startup reality — we were often slow to review drafts or provided feedback in batches from multiple people.
Adapted quickly to changing requirements (e.g., adding new pages like Press, Career, Pricing, and “How It Works”; incorporating advisor notes; multiple revisions to tables and charts). Highly flexible and solution-oriented. When we changed direction or added scope, they accommodated it smoothly without resistance.
Responsive in chat, even on weekends in some cases, while remaining professional.
Took ownership: If something wasn’t clear, they asked targeted questions rather than waiting or making assumptions.

Summary: 10turtle ran the project in a very professional, calm, and organized manner. They delivered high-quality work on time (or with clear communication when slight adjustments were needed), responded excellently to feedback, and made the entire process feel collaborative and low-stress for us. Their project management style built significant trust, which is why we kept expanding the scope with them.

Highly recommended for clients who value clear communication and reliable execution.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive thing about working with 10turtle (Jigna and her team) was the combination of premium creative talent and exceptionally professional project management — something that’s rare to find together, especially at this level.

What stood out most:

1. True Strategic Partnership (Not Just Execution) They didn’t just “make things look nice.” They actively helped us simplify and clarify our brand story. Our original materials were somewhat fragmented and noisy; 10turtle brought a clear, cohesive narrative and visual system that made our AI filmmaking platform feel executive-ready and cinematic. This strategic thinking elevated the entire project beyond pure design.

2. Outstanding Communication & Transparency
-Regular, proactive progress updates (even when we were slow to respond).
-Extremely helpful Loom video walkthroughs explaining their design decisions.
-Clear Loom tutorials teaching us how to manage the site ourselves afterward.
-Smart clarifying questions whenever feedback was ambiguous — they rarely made assumptions.

3. Remarkable Patience and Flexibility
As an early-stage startup, we often reviewed things slowly (multiple founders + advisors, holidays, travel). They handled this with impressive calm and professionalism, never pushing or complaining, while still delivering high-quality work.

4. Consistency & Attention to Detail The visual system they created for the pitch deck carried perfectly into the full website. Everything felt part of one unified, premium brand — typography, colors, layouts, photo treatment, and tone. Even small elements like gradient text and hover effects were thoughtfully executed.

5. Ability to Scale Seamlessly What started as a small $50 test task for a few slides turned into a full pitch deck + complete website redesign because the quality was so strong. They handled the expanding scope gracefully and maintained the same high standard throughout. 

Unique Quality:
10turtle felt like an extension of our team rather than a typical freelancer or agency. They combine high-end design sensibility with the reliability, organization, and client-focused mindset you’d expect from a top-tier studio. We were genuinely impressed by how well they understood our vision and translated it into polished, professional deliverables that we’re proud to present to investors and studio executives.

Bottom line: They are one of the best design partners we’ve worked with. Highly recommended.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

Overall, the project was handled very well. However, for the sake of a balanced and honest assessment, here are the areas where we felt there was room for improvement:

1. Post-Launch Handover & Self-Sufficiency Could Have Been Stronger
-While they provided several Loom tutorials, we still encountered several small issues after going live (gradient text not easy to replicate, certain elements breaking on mobile, form configurations, etc.).
-A more comprehensive final handover document or a recorded walkthrough of the full Wix editor (key pages, custom CSS locations, how to properly duplicate elements, etc.) would have saved us time troubleshooting.

2. Technical Implementation Details on Wix
-Some advanced effects (especially gradient text and certain layouts) relied on custom CSS that wasn’t always intuitive for us to maintain or duplicate.
-A couple of features (like the pricing comparison table) required multiple revisions after launch because the initial versions used premium Wix apps with ads or weren’t fully editable.

3. Minor Timeliness & Communication Gaps
-There were occasional delays in responses, particularly around festivals/holidays. While they communicated these, slightly more proactive notice would have helped us plan better.
-A few times we had to remind them about specific requests (e.g., certain pages or small fixes), whereas earlier in the project the updates were more frequent and anticipatory.

4. Small Polish Items
-Some images appeared blurry on the live site (we had to replace them ourselves). A few content elements (blog posts, social links, exact FAQ answers) needed our direct involvement to complete, even though we expected them to be fully migrated.

Summary – Balanced View
These points are relatively minor in the grand scheme of the project. None of them were deal-breakers, and the final quality of the deliverables remained high. Most of the issues stemmed from the complexity of Wix as a platform and our own slow feedback cycles rather than major shortcomings on their side.

Recommendation for 10turtle:
For future projects, they could further strengthen the final handover phase with a clear maintenance guide and perhaps offer a short “knowledge transfer” call after launch. This would make the transition even smoother for non-technical clients.

Despite these notes, we were still very satisfied with the overall work and would consider working with them again. The strengths (design quality, strategic thinking, and professionalism) far outweighed these improvement areas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and Board Chair

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We make food products for teh Ethiopian market and beyond

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Develop a clear and scalable packaging system for our food brand
• Create packaging that stands out on retail shelves in Ethiopia
• Deliver production-ready packaging files

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Upwork

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

10Turtle was engaged to develop a packaging design system for a new consumer packaged food product. The scope included packaging concept development, creation of a scalable design architecture for multiple SKUs, refinement of visual hierarchy and messaging, and delivery of production-ready packaging files and mockups for manufacturing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project delivered a scalable packaging system, production-ready packaging files, and visual mockups for retail presentation. The design framework now allows us to efficiently extend the packaging across additional SKUs while maintaining brand consistency.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project was well managed overall. The team structured the work in clear stages, beginning with concept exploration and then moving into refinement and finalization of the selected design direction. Key deliverables were shared on schedule, and communication throughout the process was consistent and organized.

They were responsive to feedback and open to iteration, while also providing clear design rationale to guide decisions. This balance of collaboration and design leadership made the process efficient and helped ensure we arrived at a strong final result.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most was their strategic approach to packaging design. Rather than focusing only on visual aesthetics, they considered how the packaging would function in a real retail environment, including shelf visibility, clarity of messaging, and scalability across multiple SKUs. They were also able to translate feedback effectively while maintaining a clear design rationale, which helped keep the process focused and productive. Their ability to think in terms of systems, not just a single package design, was particularly valuable for a growing brand.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

Overall we had a very positive experience, and can't pinpoint anything that could've gone better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Giftoria

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online Gift Shop

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• We hired 10turtle to support us with website design and creative execution, with the goal of building a clean, professional, and well-structured online presence that clearly communicates our brand and business objectives.

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Online Search

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included end-to-end website design and creative support. 10turtle was responsible for translating our ideas and requirements into a clear, structured website layout, while ensuring the design aligned with our brand direction and business goals.

Key deliverables included website design planning, page structure and layout design, visual styling, and implementation support to ensure the final outcome was both user-friendly and visually cohesive. Throughout the process, 10turtle also provided guidance on design decisions, usability considerations, and overall consistency across the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project resulted in a fully launched, professionally designed website that clearly reflects our brand and business direction. Compared to our previous setup, the new site is more structured, easier to navigate, and significantly more consistent in terms of visual identity and layout.

From a practical perspective, the clearer page structure and improved user flow have made it easier to communicate our offerings and support ongoing business activities. Internally, the team also benefited from a more organised and scalable website framework, which allows for easier updates and future expansion.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

10turtle demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement. Timelines were clearly communicated from the beginning, and key milestones and deliverables were consistently met on time.

Communication was organised and responsive, making it easy to provide feedback and discuss updates as the project progressed. They were attentive to our needs, open to adjustments, and proactive in offering solutions when questions or changes arose.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stands out most about 10turtle is their ability to balance creativity with practical, business-focused thinking. They didn’t just execute design tasks, but took the time to understand the purpose behind each decision and how it would support long-term goals.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Louvenir Photography

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Wedding Photography

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Design and Copy

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Online Search

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Working with 10turtle was a great experience and very much worth the investment. They helped refine my copywriting and design, and brought my vision to life through a polished PDF guide that now serves as a lead generator for my business.

Before working together, I had ideas but no real structure, both in presentation and in how my brand message was coming across. The final result feels aligned, intentional, and much more representative of the type of clients we want to attract. The aesthetic and messaging now work together instead of competing.

What made the process stand out was the thoughtful approach, the time saved, and the level of guidance throughout. 10turtle was strategic and creative while staying true to my vision, listened carefully to what I needed, and delivered prompt, professional results.

I’d highly recommend 10turtle to anyone who wants to confidently delegate their design and copy ideas to a team that can bring them to life with ease, while also refining the brand to speak clearly to the right audience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Working with 10turtle was a great experience and very much worth the investment. They helped refine my copywriting and design, and brought my vision to life through a polished PDF guide that now serves as a lead generator for my business.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were timely and delivered excellent results all aligned with my vision for the project.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The promptness in understanding what I needed and the care in ensuring the results were consistent with our existing brand style.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

None that come to mind at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of COMASUAR

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

COMASUAR is a faith-based streetwear brand that creates apparel designed to help believers wear their faith boldly and represent Christ in everyday life.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Improve the Shopify product page design and overall conversion experience
• Align the website layout and messaging with our brand identity
• Optimize the user experience to support higher engagement and conversions

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Other

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project focused on improving our Shopify product page for better user experience and conversion. 10turtle updated the layout, messaging and trust elements, including product imagery and UGC, while aligning everything with our brand. The result was a cleaner, more conversion focused page.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was completed on time and delivered a much cleaner, more structured product page. The updated layout, messaging, and trust elements improved the overall user experience and positioned the page for stronger conversion performance as we begin testing.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project was delivered on time and communication was clear throughout. 10turtle was responsive to feedback and made adjustments quickly which made the process smooth and efficient.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their attention to detail and focus on both design and conversion really stood out. They didn’t just make the page look better; they made it feel more intentional and easier to navigate.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

Nothing major comes to mind. The overall process was smooth and any feedback was addressed quickly. As we move into testing, it will be helpful to continue refining based on performance data.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of LMD Services

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Tax Prep Services & Bookkeeping

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• To create a front and back cover for a book trilogy.

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Other

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Design the front cover, spine, and back cover for a book trilogy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Completed the project in a timely manner!

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team consistently met my deadlines.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their quick turnaround was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Employee

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Premium hospitality services focused on wellbeing and sleep quality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• To create a refined and distinctive logo for a premium hospitality project

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Online Search

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope included logo design, visual identity development, color palette, typography, logo variations, final files for digital and print use, and a concise brand guide.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Met all project mileston ahead of schedule

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They delivered everything on time, communicated consistently, and responsed quickly and thoughtfully to my feedback and requests throughout the process.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed me most was their ability to combine strong visual design with strategic thinking.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

No major areas for improvement. The collaboration was smooth and professional.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Oakridge Guides

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Publishing and media guides.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Format our manuscript
• Create and design a book cover.

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Other

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

To format our manuscript and create a suitable book cover design for our book.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

First project, yet to be analysed.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Communications were excellent. Always on time with deadlines and consistently over-delivered.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their communication was excellent and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

I can't think of anything that I would have expected diffrenently.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of High Tide MetaMedia

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digital information products and digital marketing / business development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Organize a concept and content
• Assist individuals mired in chaos
• Support the highest intention in parental responsibility for child development
• Monetize a digital library
• Structure a non-existent outcome

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Other

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Other

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

PDF library format and design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

high quality document layout and graphic design along with content organization and amplification

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

quick response.  Thorough messaging.  Timely followup and responsible leadership in business development role

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Caliber of product design.  Interpretation of design criteria meeting all parameters eloquently

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

They had an exemplary performance in meeting the objective in timely and affordable delivery.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Global IntExt Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide appliance installation, repair, and replacement services, along with premium kitchen design solutions for both private clients and property managers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 10turtle to accomplish?

• Ensure consistency between brands while preserving their individual positioning.
• Create a scalable identity that can be applied across documents, vehicles, and future digital platforms.
• Build a clear and structured brand system across multiple entities within our group

SOLUTION

How did you find 10turtle?

Other

Why did you select 10turtle over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 10turtle were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project focused on developing a complete and structured brand system across multiple entities within our group. The work involved defining a clear brand architecture, aligning all entities under a unified framework, and refining the visual identity to ensure consistency without compromising each brand’s positioning. Deliverables included logo refinements, a cohesive typographic system, color guidelines, and a scalable brand framework designed for real-world applications such as documents, vehicles, and future digital platforms. The result is a strong, coherent, and long-term identity that provides a solid foundation for the group’s development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project delivered a clear and structured brand system that is now consistently applied across all entities within our group. It significantly improved clarity, coherence, and overall brand perception, both internally and externally. The system is immediately usable across key touchpoints such as documents, vehicles, and future digital platforms, making implementation faster and more efficient. Most importantly, it provides a strong and scalable foundation to support the group’s long-term growth.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management was structured and highly professional throughout the entire collaboration. All deliverables were delivered on time, with clear communication and consistent follow-up at every stage. Feedback was quickly understood and accurately implemented, demonstrating a strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of our expectations. Overall, the process was efficient, well-organized, and very easy to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with 10turtle?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out the most was the ability to approach the project as a complete brand system rather than isolated design elements. The level of structure, consistency, and strategic thinking behind the work was particularly impressive, especially in balancing multiple entities within one coherent framework. There was a strong focus on real-world usability, ensuring the system is not only visually consistent but also practical and scalable. Their combination of strategic clarity and attention to detail clearly sets them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 10turtle could have done differently?

The collaboration was very smooth overall and met our expectations. If anything, a bit more anticipation on some of the final refinement stages could have further streamlined the process, but this remains a minor point in an otherwise very well-executed project. Overall, we are very satisfied with both the process and the final outcome.