Arounda

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager and designer for an event discovery app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arounda?

For one project, we wanted to design our blog website. During the other project, we wanted to design a new mobile version of our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Arounda basically provided product design services. Their team created a mood board for the design inspiration using Miro. They critiqued the existing design, helping to improve the UI.

From there, their team created wireframes and designed the product in Figma. There were two iterations. They made the blog website responsive to both desktop and mobile platforms.

The second project followed a similar process. Instead of creating the blog's UI, they designed the interface of the event discovery platform. Their team designed the mobile homepage of the website, including event listings and search functions.

What is the team composition?

We spoke with a product manager and a designer.

How did you come to work with Arounda?

We posted the job on a freelancing platform. We received many applicants, but Arounda’s portfolio was phenomenal.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the engagement in April 2020, and they finished the second project at the beginning of June 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

Arounda produced modern, high-quality designs. They're both awesome.

It’s hard to find great designers, and Arounda’s on the cutting-edge of industry design standards. Their style’s up to date. We’re going to work with them again.

How did Arounda perform from a project management standpoint?

It’s common to worry about giving feedback to designers but Arounda took our feedback well. They were always on time for meetings, which hasn’t always been the case with previous service providers.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Arounda completed quality work quickly, which is a differentiator. Design projects usually involve many revisions, so it takes a long time. But with Arounda, we only went through 1­–2 versions for the designs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not really.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make your requirements clear. Follow the general principles of design management. Ask questions and talk with them to make sure the project’s organized.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of an early-stage startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arounda?

Initially, we needed a partner for UX/UI design work.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

During the first project, Arounda designed the UX/UI of our tool using Sigma. In the next project, their team provided input on marketing strategy and UI design. They researched similar tools, best practices, and how to optimize our visibility in the market. 

What is the team composition?

The team includes a project manager and two main designers. Occasionally, another designer works with us too.

How did you come to work with Arounda?

We found them on Instagram. We liked their portfolio and reached out to them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent roughly $70,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in September 2019, and our engagement’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

I’m satisfied with Arounda's performance. They use the latest technologies to create quality designs. Their team works well with the developers.

How did Arounda perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via Slack. They’re responsive, so projects run smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They use the latest technologies, which are exactly what our product needs. The value of their work is good — an improvement from that of past vendors

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t areas for improvement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Listen to their marketing suggestions; they're valuable. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a startup with an on-demand delivery platform. I'm the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arounda?

We hired them to help with design and general business strategies.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We discussed our strategy, they gave us some guidance, and we started on first drafts of our UI/UX designs. They built the entire framework of our app, and they've done brand guidelines, vision, and brand books. The whole app was designed in Sketch.

After the app was finished, they created marketing materials, icons, and stationery design. They created newsletters, flyers, business cards, and other small print materials.

What is the team composition?

We're in contact with one or two individuals, but there were also two or three designers and one or two people who worked on our brand guidelines.

How did you come to work with Arounda?

We found them on Upwork. We looked at their portfolio, and we liked their style. We reached out to them, and they were very easy to communicate with. They were willing to take the lead, which we liked.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €150,000-€200,000 (approximately $167,000-$223,000 USD) over the course of our engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working in January 2018, and they finished the big project in September 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We receive good reviews from our userbase, and the design is modern, fluid, and self-explanatory. They realized our vision, and we love the results. They have high standards, and they always delivered excellent work. They help us stand out from our competition.

How did Arounda perform from a project management standpoint?

We really liked their project management, and they sent us regular updates with explanations of the decisions they made. They offered a lot of transparency, and they met most of our deadlines. They used InVision to share prototypes, and we worked a lot via Google Drive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They often took the lead, and their designs are very on-trend. They always tried to make us the best in our field.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Because they expanded so rapidly, we didn't always know who to contact. After a few days, we expressed our concerns and they assigned a fixed account manager. They could still work to manage their scaling a little better.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They have high-quality standards, so be prepared for them to take their time. If you are looking for a fast solution, look elsewhere. They take their work very seriously, and they dedicate time to their projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the director of marketing at Metricly before it was acquired by Virtana. We were a SaaS IT company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arounda?

We were looking for a partner to lead the design and user experience of our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Arounda provided us with UI strategy, design, and development. They also created graphics for us. We were building on WordPress at the time. Arounda used Bootstrap to create the frontend frameworks and designs that we’d then implement on WordPress.

For each task, we came to Arounda with an idea for a new page on the site and an outline of the content we wanted. Arounda came back with some light UI sketches that we modified or improved. After that, they gave us high fidelity mockups. Once we gave our approval, they moved into the development phase to build and publish the page.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 3–4 people, including a UI designer, a UI developer, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Arounda?

I originally worked with them on some personal projects. I brought them in to work on our company’s UI.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $10,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The collaboration ran from June 2018 to May 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Arounda delivered enterprise-grade work that outperformed anything we’d had before in terms of design and functionality. The blog they built as part of our site directly contributed to a 400% increase in SEO traffic (combined with our own content strategy). They brought our site and aesthetic to a new level that we couldn’t have achieved on our own.

How did Arounda perform from a project management standpoint?

They were highly organized and paid very close attention to detail. They provided us with a project management system where we could log in and view progress for each task.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Arounda was extremely flexible and quick to pick up a product’s requirements. In many cases, we gave them minimal direction, and they’d take that and turn around something that fully matched our vision.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We had to collaborate with them at first to work out some issues in project management. We wanted more precise expectations about costs and timelines for specific pages. Overall, however, it was good.

Any advice for potential customers?

Absolutely work with Arounda. You won’t be disappointed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of the app, which purpose is to help people develop mental strength, boost motivation, make better decisions and improve performance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Arounda?

Mobile app UX/UI development. Landing page UX/UI and development.

What were your goals for this project?

Design user attractive yet intuitive mobile app. The challenge was to organize right structure of many sections that app has, so the user won't be lost.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I made a search on Upwork and saw high rating for this agency and affordable price.

Describe the project in detail.

I gave them design from the previous company which I did not like that much and also made my own iteration based on it suing Sketch. Decribed to Arounda the whole idea and asked to improve it. After they gave some thinking to it they proposed to start from scratch and work on the prototype screens and focus first on UX, test them, iterate and then work on the UI.

After many iterations, we have agreed on the final prototype and started to work on it, which also had quit many iterations. Some of them I did not asked for and they were coming up with new ideas and always trying to look with fresh eyes and challenge it. This obviously made design much better.

What was the team composition?

Project manager, designers and developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The app is now in the final stages of development. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Super effective. Arounda Project manager always in contact with me and patiently answered my requests and came proactively with some proposals.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Ability to challenge me, my ideas, think proactively, test assumptions. This is quite a rare skill. Most would do what is asked. They focus on delivery of great quality work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing that comes to mind

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We're an adult video on-demand company. I'm the co-founder and CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arounda?

We didn't have a set team of designers, and we outsourced various parts of our design to separate individuals. As a result, we didn't have a uniform image. We wanted a team that could join us, understand our products and our brand, and create a more professional, consistent brand.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They do all of our website design. That includes the backend and our admin area, email design, and various offline assets like flyers and event materials. They also do some code work for us. We have our own in-house development team, and they work along with our staff. They do some of the frontend code of their designs, and our developers work on the backend elements that go along with them. They fully realize the designs they provide, and they often take on entire tasks from start to finish.

They use InVision and Sketch, but I'm not sure of the other technologies they use. InVision is helpful to share those designs with our team. We recently sponsored a film festival, and they did all the design for those related materials. They also do some animation, and we've added their graphic work to some of our videos.

What is the team composition?

I have one main point of contact, but I was originally onboarded by one of their directors. They have various departments, so we also work directly with a UX lead and a traditional branding team for logo design.

How did you come to work with Arounda?

I found them on Dribbble, along with a few other possible agencies. Because of the nature of our business, we're fairly restricted. They were willing to work with us, and we had a few conversations with them. We started with some low-level tasks, and we went from there.

How much have you invested with them?

We pay for features as they arise, and we work anywhere between 10-40 hours a week with them. Our most recent contract was about $8,000 at a rate of $28 per hour. I'd estimate we've spent somewhere between $50,000-$200,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February or March 2018. The collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They have a very modern approach for an affordable price. Their quality is comparable to UX firms that charge more than double their hourly rate. They never compromise, and their work is cutting edge. They've helped us improve our conversion rates, but I don't have any solid metrics to share offhand.

How did Arounda perform from a project management standpoint?

We have a Trello board set up, and we create tickets for them in their incoming task list. Our main contact then assigns tasks to the designers on their team. We also communicate regularly via phone or Skype about anything outside the brief or anything that is unclear. In general, their project management and availability are major strengths. I never wait longer than an hour for a response, and our product manager fully understands our products and our needs.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I've worked with other design firms, but this is definitely my most positive experience. Their turnaround is quick and efficient, and we rarely need to change much. We can usually trust them to come back with something we'll like, and they often go beyond what we initially had in mind. They have knowledge our team doesn't have, and they come up with good solutions. Their initial results are almost always what we want, and we never get locked into endless iteration.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They're not as comfortable on the phone as they are via text. That may be due to a lack of confidence in their language skills and might be an area of improvement for them. There is also occasionally a lack of communication in the design process. The rare misunderstandings could be avoided with a little extra clarification. That's only happened once or twice, and there's very little they could improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you're looking for a designer, look over their portfolio. Everything they present is as it seems, and they're a very good team. Their process is straightforward and self-explanatory.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Holistic AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Holistic AI is the control layer for enterprise AI. The governance gap is no longer theoretical. AI systems are making decisions, taking actions, and interacting with real-world systems right now, at a speed and scale no human review process can match. The risk is not in your next audit. It is happening at runtime.
Holistic AI gives enterprises the infrastructure to govern AI where it actually operates, built around three pillars: 

• Identify. Automatically detect every AI system across your organization, built, bought, or embedded. Surface shadow AI, third-party tools, and hidden deployments before they become blind spots.
• Protect. Continuously test for bias, risk, and compliance against global frameworks including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001. Catch what static reviews miss, before and after deployment.
• Enforce. Apply policies directly to AI systems and intervene the moment risks emerge, activating controls, blocking unsafe behavior, and generating audit-ready evidence without slowing operations down. Recognized by Gartner as a Representative Vendor in the emerging category of Guardian Agents, and trusted by enterprises including Unilever, Siemens, and MAPFRE, Holistic AI is building the governance infrastructure that AI at scale actually requires.

The organizations moving fastest on AI are the ones who stopped treating governance as a checkpoint and started treating it as a control system.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Arounda to accomplish?

Our challenge was that enterprise stakeholders and risk officers often find governance tools dense and intimidating. We needed AROUNDA to craft a user interface that could make runtime AI monitoring, shadow AI detection, and automated compliance enforcement feel seamless, clear, and actionable without watering down the sophistication of our platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find Arounda?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Arounda over others?

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

How many teammates from Arounda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work executed by the AROUNDA team was comprehensive and deeply immersive. They began by conducting extensive stakeholder interviews and user journey mapping sessions with our internal product managers and external enterprise users to understand the precise workflows involved in identifying, protecting, and enforcing AI systems at scale.
Key deliverables included a complete overhaul of our design system, high-fidelity wireframes for our core dashboard, and fully interactive prototypes that mapped out how users interact with live telemetry and policy controls. They designed intuitive visual modules for our three core pillars, ensuring that automated threat detection alerts, bias testing metrics, and audit-ready reporting logs were organized logically across the screen.
Every visual hierarchy, color-coded risk indicator, and navigation shortcut was meticulously crafted to reduce cognitive load for enterprise compliance teams managing high-stakes AI environments.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcomes of this collaboration have profoundly shifted how our clients interact with our governance infrastructure. Rather than struggling to interpret raw compliance data, our users now navigate complex security topologies and policy enforcement workflows with absolute clarity, significantly accelerating their operational onboarding timelines and internal review cycles.

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

Project management throughout the engagement was exceptionally disciplined and collaborative. AROUNDA consistently delivered milestones ahead of or precisely on schedule, maintaining transparent communication channels and showing an admirable willingness to iterate rapidly whenever our engineering team introduced new technical constraints.

What was your primary form of communication with Arounda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most impressively about AROUNDA was their rare ability to deeply internalize deeply technical, nascent industry concepts and translate them into polished, human-centric design architecture. They did not just deliver pretty interfaces; they understood the gravity of enterprise AI risk and built a digital language for it.

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

Looking back on the entire partnership, there are virtually no major shortcomings to report, though on a few occasions during the initial discovery phase, deeper alignment meetings regarding our backend data structures could have been scheduled slightly earlier to streamline our initial design sprints.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Paris Business Angels

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

With nearly 200 active investor members, Paris Business Angels (PBA) is one of France's leading networks for financing early-stage startups. As a generalist business angel network, PBA supports innovative companies based in France by helping them raise equity funding rounds ranging from €400,000 to €4 million, either independently or through co-investment with other investors. Beyond providing capital, PBA members also offer entrepreneurs valuable expertise, strategic guidance, and access to their extensive professional networks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Arounda to accomplish?

• Our explicit goal was to transform our web presence into an intuitive, visually arresting ecosystem that reflected our stature as a leading generalist network while simplifying complex administrative and networking touchpoints.

SOLUTION

How did you find Arounda?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Arounda over others?

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

How many teammates from Arounda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work delivered by AROUNDA was wonderfully comprehensive, unfolding through a meticulous, multi-phase collaborative partnership. From the outset, their team conducted deep-dive discovery workshops with our internal stakeholders to thoroughly understand the nuances of how our members evaluate pitch decks and how founders navigate our funding criteria. The key deliverables encompassed a complete brand-aligned UI/UX redesign of our entire web architecture, establishing a sophisticated visual identity featuring clean typography, authoritative color palettes, and bespoke iconography that elevated our digital footprint. They engineered a secure, high-performance member portal equipped with confidential document sharing capabilities, streamlined application funnels for startups seeking capital, and an interactive event management module for our regular pitch sessions. Furthermore, AROUNDA optimized the entire site for responsive performance across desktop and mobile devices, ensuring that investors reviewing deals on the go experienced zero friction.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The tangible results of this collaboration manifested swiftly across our daily operations, fundamentally reshaping how our community interacts online. Following the platform launch, we observed a dramatic surge in the quality of startup applications submitted through our digital intake funnel, alongside a noticeable reduction in administrative friction for our back-office team who previously managed manual document distribution. Our investor members immediately praised the refined dashboard navigation, which drastically cut down the time required to access investment memos and syndicate meeting schedules.

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

Project management throughout the engagement was exemplary, characterized by transparent milestones, proactive communication via structured sprint updates, and rigorous adherence to our deployment deadlines without a single missed milestone. Whenever our team requested sudden adjustments to accommodate shifting membership criteria or new regulatory disclosures, AROUNDA responded with remarkable agility, often returning polished iterations within twenty-four hours.

What was your primary form of communication with Arounda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What truly set AROUNDA apart and proved most impressive during this collaboration was their rare ability to translate dense, corporate financial concepts into deeply engaging, human-centric digital experiences. They did not merely build a website; they architected a digital environment that captured the intellectual rigor and collaborative spirit of our angel network, blending high-end aesthetic execution with robust technical engineering. Their designers have exhibited an intuitive grasp of information architecture, ensuring that complex funding thresholds, syndication guidelines, and founder resources were communicated with absolute clarity.

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

Reflecting honestly on the entire development lifecycle, there were virtually no operational shortcomings or significant areas for improvement, though an extended post-launch training workshop for our administrative staff regarding advanced backend content updates would have offered an even smoother transition period. Ultimately, partnering with AROUNDA provided Paris Business Angels with a world-class digital flagship that proudly stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the finest institutional investment platforms in Europe.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the FOUNDER of Reblocs

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Reblocs offers a unique platform that lets home owners release capital and allows others to invest in the housing market. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Arounda to accomplish?

• We desperately needed to accomplish a complete transformation of our brand identity and website navigation to ensure that homeowners felt secure in their decisions and investors felt confident in the platform’s stability. The goal was to move away from cold, transactional web design and toward a narrative-driven experience that built trust and clarity for every visitor who landed on our homepage.

SOLUTION

How did you find Arounda?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Arounda over others?

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

How many teammates from Arounda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

AROUNDA took a holistic approach to this challenge, recognizing that our scope needed to cover everything from foundational brand strategy to the final interactive interface. They initiated an intensive discovery phase where they mapped out the distinct user journeys for both sides of our marketplace. The resulting deliverables were extensive; they provided a fully customized design system that served as the backbone for our future scaling, high-fidelity prototypes that simulated the complex onboarding processes for both homeowners and investors, and a revitalized front-end architecture. They focused heavily on interactive storytelling, using a clean, modern aesthetic to break down our core value proposition into digestible, manageable sections. This involved creating custom iconography and data visualization tools that made the financial implications of the Reblocs model immediately understandable to a layperson.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable success of this engagement manifested in the way our visitors interacted with our service after the new site went live. We experienced a surge in completed sign-up flows and, more significantly, a decrease in the bounce rate on our most complex educational pages, proving that the simplified interface successfully bridged the gap between interest and action.

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

Regarding project management, AROUNDA operated with a degree of predictability and foresight that is rare to find. They adhered strictly to the established timeline, providing consistent progress updates and clear expectations for every milestone. Their responsiveness to our evolving needs was particularly impressive; whenever we raised a concern regarding a specific user flow or a branding element, they treated it as a collaborative design challenge rather than a simple change request, ensuring that every adjustment felt deliberate and aligned with the overall vision.

What was your primary form of communication with Arounda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What struck me as the most unique aspect of working with their team was their deep empathy for the end-user. They possess an innate ability to step into the shoes of someone who might be stressed about their finances or intimidated by market investment, and they designed every button and header to alleviate that friction. It was never just about making things look polished; it was about building a sense of security through design.

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

If I were to reflect on areas for improvement, I would suggest that future projects might benefit from even deeper involvement of our internal legal and compliance teams during the wireframing stage. While AROUNDA was incredibly adaptable, integrating those specific regulatory nuances earlier in the creative process might have streamlined our final internal review cycles. Even so, the outcome has been a profound enhancement to the Reblocs brand that continues to serve our users effectively every day.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Marketing of Cleantech Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Winning in clean technologies is complex—new technologies emerge, policies shift, and it’s hard to know which opportunities will scale and which will fail. By blending human intelligence, proprietary data, and the global network we’ve cultivated for more than 20 years, we deliver insights you can trust and guidance you can act on. Whether you’re shaping corporate strategy, scaling innovation, investing capital, or designing policy, your Cleantech Group membership gives you the full picture and the connections that unlock growth. In a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, we help you see clearly, act confidently, and lead the transition.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Arounda to accomplish?

• Our goal was to transition from a traditional research repository to an interactive intelligence hub. We needed a UI/UX framework that could visually simplify emerging technology trends, streamline membership access to our global network, and allow high-stakes decision-makers to see market shifts clearly and act confidently without feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.

SOLUTION

How did you find Arounda?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Arounda over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Arounda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

AROUNDA took a holistic, multi-phase approach to rewriting our digital experience. The scope of work began with a deep immersion phase, where their team interviewed our internal analysts and key subscription members to understand how users interact with complex market research. From there, they mapped out an entirely new information architecture designed to handle multi-layered data without visual clutter. The key deliverables delivered over the course of the engagement included: User Persona & Journey Mapping: Detailed behavioral blueprints tailored specifically for institutional investors, policy designers, and corporate innovation heads. Comprehensive Interactive Wireframes: Low-and high-fidelity architectural layouts for our entire research portal, focusing heavily on intuitive search behaviors and filtering mechanics. Data Visualization Frameworks: Custom-designed UI components, dynamic charts, and interactive matrices that turned static clean tech reports into scannable, digestible visual stories. Membership Dashboard Design: A personalized ecosystem dashboard where members can track specific technology verticals, save proprietary data sets, and directly request connections within our global network. A Unified, Scalable Design System: A complete library of digital style guides, typography rules, component patterns, and UI assets that our internal engineering team could easily reference for future feature rollouts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The impact of AROUNDA’s work was felt almost immediately after the new interface went live. The most significant indicator of success was the dramatic increase in user engagement sessions; members started spending significantly more time exploring our deep-dive reports rather than just downloading a PDF and leaving the portal. We observed a massive drop in customer support inquiries related to platform navigation, proving that the new architecture was inherently intuitive. Furthermore, our sales team reported a noticeable shortening of the conversion cycle for new memberships, as prospective clients could immediately see the value and clarity of our data during live platform demonstrations. The design directly validated our position as a forward-looking leader in the transition to clean energy.

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

The project management style of AROUNDA was characterized by transparency, high agility, and a refreshing lack of friction. They established a highly collaborative rhythm early on, using asynchronous updates alongside weekly alignment syncs to keep both teams perfectly in step. Deadlines were treated with immense respect; every major sprint and design iteration arrived exactly when promised, which kept our internal product roadmap perfectly on schedule. What stood out most was their responsiveness to feedback. When our research analysts raised concerns about how a specific, highly technical policy trend matrix was being rendered, AROUNDA’s design team didn't just tweak the existing layout—they jumped on an impromptu workshop with us the next morning and reframed the component until it balanced aesthetic simplicity with technical accuracy.

What was your primary form of communication with Arounda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What truly sets AROUNDA apart is their rare ability to grasp highly complex, niche B2B industries. Many design agencies can build a beautiful consumer app, but designing for the clean technology market research sector requires an understanding of sophisticated user workflows. They didn't just act as passive order-takers; they behaved like genuine intellectual partners. They took the time to truly understand what an investor looks for when evaluating an emerging green tech opportunity. The level of empathy they demonstrated toward our professional audience, combined with their world-class visual execution, made the entire collaboration feel less like a vendor relationship and more like an extension of our own internal strategy team.

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

The engagement was exceptionally smooth, but if we were to look for an area where we could have optimized the process, it would be the handoff timing between design and initial development. AROUNDA provided a brilliant, comprehensive design system at the conclusion of the project. However, involving our back-end engineering team in a couple of the mid-fidelity wireframe reviews a bit earlier in the timeline could have streamlined the initial technical scoping on our side. That said, whenever our developers had questions during the implementation phase, AROUNDA was incredibly generous with their time, providing quick clarifications to ensure the final product matched their exact design vision.