Awsmd

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CTO of a fintech solutions company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Awsmd?

We needed to refresh our old website because it needed to be updated and more user-friendly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Awsmd provided web design and development. We asked them for a user-friendly site, so we had initial brainstorming sessions to get ideas on improving the platform. We also gave them our brand guidelines and their team analyzed our previous site to develop ideas for enhancing the platform’s design. After a couple of sessions, we chose a plan, and then they implemented it. 

Regarding tools, Awsmd’s team used Figma for the design and React for the development.

What was the team composition?

We worked with around three members of Awsmd’s team, including a project manager and two UI/UX designers and developers.

How did you come to work with Awsmd?

We found Awsmd on Google and chose them for this project because they seemed like the best option for us.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent about $25,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August 2022–February 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Awsmd did an overall excellent job. After having this new website, we launched marketing campaigns and had an increase of 160% in our traffic conversion.

How did Awsmd perform from a project management standpoint?

Awsmd’s led high-performance project management. We had meetings to discuss all feedback and deadlines, and their team was very productive. Regarding tools, we communicated using emails and Telegram.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Awsmd’s team was very proactive and responsive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn’t think there was anything they could improve on — there wasn’t any area they weren’t good at.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be active during the partnership and get involved by providing quick feedback and being in line with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a marketing executive for Flawlezz, an online store that specializes in organic cosmetics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Awsmd?

We needed help with designing and developing our website, so we hired Awsmd.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Awsmd helped us design and develop our website from scratch. Initially, we provided them with our brand guidelines, and they did some research and provided us with three main concepts for the website. Then, we selected one of those concepts, and they were in charge of designing and implementing the site.

As part of the design work, we requested Awsmd to create and implement some animations. They used Figma for the designs. On the development side, their scope included front- and backend development using Webflow as the main technology.

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with a project manager from Awsmd.

How did you come to work with Awsmd?

I found them online and sent them an email. Then, we scheduled a meeting and went through an interview process. I ultimately chose Awsmd due to their perfect skills.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked from March–November 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to our new site, our traffic and sales have increased by around 20%. Awsmd delivered a very user-friendly website, helping us increase its value, and they did an excellent job at helping us implement the animations we requested. Those animations make the site very smooth, which helps convey its value. Moreover, the site works very smoothly, so we haven’t experienced any issues.

How did Awsmd perform from a project management standpoint?

Awsmd met our deadlines and stayed within budget. Throughout the project, we had weekly Zoom meetings with the project manager to iterate on the designs. Additionally, we communicated via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Awsmd’s front- and backend development skills were impressive. Additionally, they knew how to create an interactive design.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there was something Awsmd could have improved on — they’re a specialist in their field, and they’re very good at what they do.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Know what you’re looking for, and ask Awsmd for their research in UI/UX design from the beginning.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m CTO at Ailitic. We provide AI solutions for businesses and sellers, especially drop shippers. Our technology analyzes the market and finds trends and analytics for the best-selling products, so users can use this information for their own purposes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Awsmd?

We needed help with web design and development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Awsmd created our website from scratch, using Node.js for the backend. Initially, we provided them with our branding and our hosting service. Now, our website is complete.

What is the team composition?

Awsmd is a big company, so many of their teammates were involved in the project. Still, I only spoke with their project manager.

How did you come to work with Awsmd?

A close friend of mine recommended them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in September 2022, and the website was completed by February 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t started marketing our website yet because we’re conducting research and sharing the site with our stakeholders. Thus far, everything works smoothly, and stakeholders like the way the product works and looks. Overall, this project was successful for us. I really appreciate the work they did, and we’re fully satisfied with the result.

How did Awsmd perform from a project management standpoint?

On the initial proposal, the project was set to conclude by January 2023. However, we spent extra time doing research, so we delayed the project. On Awsmd’s side, they kept everything on time and within budget. We used email to communicate and Skype for video conferencing. We also had a group chat, which was very useful.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We chose to work with Awsmd due to their experience — they have a lot of experience with different types of projects.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there is anything Awsmd could have improved.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Providing feedback on time can make the work easier, smoother, and clearer. Just be clear and precise with your feedback.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of operations at a pharmaceutical distribution company. We provide distribution services to pharmaceutical manufacturers. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Awsmd?

We wanted to explore how we could have better exposure to mobile apps. Given that, we hired Awsmd to build a mobile to help people know what we do and become potential customers. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We have our developers and designers working on the app, but we use Awsmd’s help for backend integrations; they also provide advice on the app's infrastructure. Our team has developed the product’s frontend, but their members have created additional wireframes using Flutter. They’ve developed those wireframes as well. 

For features, the app enables habit-making and timely intake of medicines. Initially, the product studies the user’s behavior and tracks their habits. Then, its recommendation system provides timely reminders for when and how users should take their medicine. This is where we use Awsmd’s crucial help. Meanwhile, the product is available on Android devices only.  

What is the team composition?

We work with 5–6 teammates from Awsmd, including a project manager, a couple of Flutter developers, and some backend developers. 

How did you come to work with Awsmd?

Hiring Awsmd was a team decision. We found them on Google and checked their reviews and work; one of my colleagues interviewed them, and then we hired them. 

How much have you invested with them?

The maintenance cost is around $25,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in October 2022, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There haven’t been many downloads since the product is still in the testing period. On top of that, we haven’t invested yet in marketing. However, the feedback has been positive among our team members and the focus group that has tried the app. 

How did Awsmd perform from a project management standpoint?

Their Awsmd’s project management is quite strong. They’ve helped us solve a lot of missing bits and pieces for the app; they’ve also done this in a timely manner. 

Moreover, the team has met deadlines despite some setbacks from our end. When bugs and crashes appear, their backend developers and project manager sort them out quickly in less than a month. For tools, they use Asana to manage tasks; we use emails and Zoom calls to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed that they’ve helped us work on missing wireframes and user stories that weren’t initially thought through by our team. The team has worked on these issues even if we didn’t even discuss it in the agreement — they’ve done this as a bonus service for us, so to speak. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t try to do things yourself. To avoid wasting time and resources, go directly to their awesome designer. They’ll do everything for you. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the development manager of PEX, a digital protection company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Awsmd?

We wanted to create an app that could enable us to protect and encrypt files.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Based on the documentation and requirements we gave them, Awsmd created an Android mobile app for us from scratch, including its backend. Regarding functionalities, they created an app for file and cloud encryption that allows users to protect documents with strong algorithms, which are based on our unique technology. The platform also has built-in file management tools to move, rename, and delete documents within the app. In terms of tools, they used Flutter and Node.js.

What was the team composition? 

We worked with around five members of Awsmd’s team, including a couple of project managers and three developers.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $21,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2021–February 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our development and beta testing teams have tested the product, and it’s working as intended. In addition, they successfully tackled all the bugs and crashes that arose throughout the process. Overall, we were happy with the mobile app because it met our expectations.

How did Awsmd perform from a project management standpoint?

Awsmd’s project management was great; they delivered our requests in a timely manner. In addition, their team never failed to reply to me, even on the weekends, which made the process faster. Regarding tools, we used Trello, Telegram, and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Awsmd’s communication, dedication, and engagement in the development process were their biggest strengths.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn’t think there was anything they could improve on because we were satisfied with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be constant with your feedback on them because they work at a fast pace, and sharing your ideas late might delay the process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO & Project Manager of Zeegurat, an architecture design tools platform. We help our users to make their presentations with the OpenAI API, which allows them to create content and descriptions for their projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Awsmd?

We needed to develop our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Awsmd has been helping us with our website's front- and backend development. They've created it from scratch using React and Node.js. In terms of features, the website allows users to showcase their architectural projects.

What is the team composition?

I mainly work with a development manager from Awsmd's team.

How did you come to work with Awsmd?

I found Awsmd through Dribbble. After that, I contacted them through Telegram to schedule an interview about their design process and development skills. Consequently, we chose them because their portfolio and communication skills were great.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we've spent around $25,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Awsmd has done an excellent job helping us implement OpenAI API to our backend, which has been our main goal for this project.

How did Awsmd perform from a project management standpoint?

Awsmd meets our deadlines and stays within the budget. Regarding communication, I have weekly contact with their development manager and junior designer through Zoom, Telegram, and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Awsmd's front- and backend skills are impressive. In addition, they know how to create an interactive design. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Know what you're looking for and ask them for their research regarding UX design.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was one of the IT managers in charge of a government project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AWSMD?

We needed development services for a small mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We initially showed AWSMD the design that our in-house designers created, and they quickly built the app from scratch using Flutter. The app was a QR code scanner for our governmental app. It was supposed to become a wallet, but we had some issues regarding regulations, so the App Store didn’t allow us to add that update. We had to find a workout.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one project manager. During the onboarding call, we also had a chance to speak to the development lead.

How did you come to work with AWSMD?

They were a referral. AWSMD did some design and development for the government in the past. We wanted someone reliable, and they offered a great discount.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from January–April 2020; it was a simple project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The application was relatively simple. It was supposed to be a breakthrough, but we ultimately couldn’t do what we wanted. However, it eventually helped us because we did the web interface for the payment page.

Although the app didn’t launch as we wanted, we had it in the App Store, and the management was very happy with the result. AWSMD did a great job, and the application worked well.

How did AWSMD perform from a project management standpoint?

They were perfect and on time. We only used emails and Skype calls to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

AWSMD did a good job of delegating us to their Russian-speaking project manager. Overall, they tried their best to work with us during our working hours.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there wasn’t anything to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I suggest defining all the functionalities and sharing them with AWSMD so they can give you better guidance on how to do the project, what to do first, and so on. For example, we started with the first part and then did the second when we should’ve done it all at once. We should’ve given them a better understanding of the requirements.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a partner at a company that does strategic email marketing for clients. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AWSMD?

We’ve hired AWSMD because we need a great website. Email marketing is competitive, and to get into this niche, we need some visual advantage. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AWSMD has helped us build our entire website from scratch. Everything is custom coded, and they offer hosting and maintenance services on-demand. The website has animation features, which can help us get good traction among customers. 

What is the team composition?

I’m in constant contact with one of the project managers. She manages the entire engagement for us. 

How did you come to work with AWSMD? 

One of our partners found AWSMD online. We interviewed a couple of other agencies, but we ultimately decided to work with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $15,000 in their services. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the partnership in October 2022, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My partners and I love the website. It’s definitely on par with what AWSMD stands for and their services. We all love it. 

How did AWSMD perform from a project management standpoint?

We’re fine with how things are progressing. The team’s services have great value for our money. In fact, they’ve never asked to increase the budget even when we request complex 3D animations. 

To communicate, we use emails and Telegram. We’ve tried to use Slack, but my partners aren’t a fan of it. We also use Notion, but the project isn’t too complicated for us to update and communicate everything there. As a result, it’s more convenient for us to stick with Telegram. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their strength is their creativity. They can come up with out-of-the-box design concepts. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should work on their social and online presence. For context, we searched for companies on Google, and they were in the last position. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust the process. In our engagement, we weren’t initially sure where things were going. However, when we saw some of their work, we decided to trust AWSMD — we were pleasantly surprised by the results. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager at a startup that provides nutritional supplements for individuals who want to achieve high physical and mental performance. We offer supplement pills that people can take during a workout or when they have physical activity. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with AWSMD?

We needed to develop our company’s website. We had an idea of how we wanted our site to look. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

AWSMD designed our website’s UI/UX and developed it. Originally, we contacted them for the UI/UX design and planned to look for another development company. AWSMD told us they could build the site, and when they provided the animation file and presented the final work to us, we decided to go with them.

We had initial wireframes for how we wanted the site to look, and AWSMD developed it from scratch. They offered to develop the website on Webflow or React; we chose React because our site has a lot of animations. For the web design, they used Figma since it’s a collaborative platform, and we’re designers as well. 

The site is currently in the beta testing phase. 

What is the team composition?

We mainly worked with AWSMD’s development manager and senior designer.

How did you come to work with AWSMD?

We searched on Behance and other platforms online and talked to seven other design studios and agencies. We scheduled interviews to learn about their UI/UX design process. Ultimately, we chose AWSMD because of their portfolio, communication skills, and online presence since they’ve worked with big companies previously. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around $15,000 with AWSMD. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September 2022–January 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

What I like most about the website AWSMD designed is its animations, transitions, and presentation of the information. Users who scroll through the site immerse in our company’s branding and philosophy. The site works smoothly, and we like that.

The website has an awesome design; our team loves it since it’s functional and trendy. Our website traffic is improving as well as our shipping. Overall, AWSMD developed a user-friendly website, thinking about its maintenance.

How did AWSMD perform from a project management standpoint?

AWSMD met deadlines and stayed on budget. They even developed additional features we asked for and didn’t charge extra. 

I talked weekly with their developer manager and senior designer through Google Meet. We used Telegram for instant messaging and emails for formal letters. Moreover, our collaboration on Figma was smooth.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was most impressed with AWSMD’s experience. Their design skills were impressive as well. AWSMD knew how to create an interactive design and how the UX should work in the first place. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything for AWSMD to improve. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend you provide as many references and ideas as you can. AWSMD is really good at doing research, but they need to know what you’re looking for. If you want your project to move quickly, you must provide them with as much information as possible. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

My position is chief operations officer. We enable our clients to have a cost-effective video solution by providing our clients with a purpose-built camera kit that gives them all the training and the resources necessary to shoot their own videos. Once our client has shot their videos, they upload those videos to us via our cloud-based system, and our editors do all the post-production work (music, color grading, and logo animations), and turn that video around for the client in 24 hours.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Awesomed?

The challenge that we were trying to solve is that we have our cloud-based hub that’s essential for managing video projects. Our clients need to be able to brief us, provide us all the footage, provide us any extra B-roll footage or cutaways, and give us direction on what they want to be produced out of the video. The biggest challenge for us is making something that was seamless and integrates those four processes into a new platform.

Our current hub does its job and still works quite well, but business needs have changed. We realized we needed to go for a complete overhaul and make sure that what we’re building for the future is not what we built a year and a half ago when we first started the company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The services that we were looking for was purely UI and UX because we did a complete redesign of our platform. We needed all the UX done before we could have the developer build it. I provided Awesomed with a detailed scope of how our users use our hub and then they had a detailed call with me. We didn’t have them do any user research.

One of the biggest features of the platform is our upload wizard. Clients have multiple files that they upload either from their smartphone, laptop, or camera, and those uploads are all critical for us to collaborate on a project. The whole uploading side is one feature. Another feature is our visual brief. Once all of our clients have uploaded their footage to us, they’re able to just visually drag and drop things around on a timeline so that they can reorganize the project. As well, clients can trim the file once it’s been uploaded, delete a little bit on the end, or change the order of them. With this, they’re able to easily do that on one screen once all the files are uploaded, which makes it easier for our editors being able to edit and post-produce videos if the client can visually organize their project.  

As far as I know, there were 3 designers working on this project. I don’t know about the project management side on their end.

How did you come to work with Awesomed?

We started looking around for good examples of UX companies or agencies that would be able to provide some insight into our project flow and user behavior. We needed to figure out the best way for our clients to upload footage to us and manage their project efficiently over the web.       

We had three companies lined up at that time, and we decided to go with Awesomed because their existing designs and examples seemed like the design that we wanted. 

They had also done some UX design with Uber, and that was another reason I decided to go with them as well. If Uber had been working with them, they obviously had to be a fairly respectable company

How much have you invested with Awesomed?

It was roughly $10,000, give or take a $1,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place between March and May of 2017. I don’t have anything ongoing with them at the moment. It was a just a one-off project to get all of the UX slides done. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We have only gotten feedback on it internally because it hasn’t been released to the public yet. The internal feedback is all good. The designs look great; they’re quite clean. The flow in which we deal with the client in uploading files and sorting footage is all quite good. They obviously thought about what they’re doing rather than just designing something.

How did Awesomed perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re quite good. I was quite impressed. We had NDAs on both sides. They actually held quite well to the schedule. There were some pretty tight deadlines to work with, and they hit them, which was good.  

What did you find most impressive about Awesomed?

Their strength is their attention to deadlines. They actually met all the deadlines, and I gave them some pretty hard deadlines. Their employees were working over the weekends and almost harassing me to get the information needed to make sure that I met the deadlines. In all honesty, I think that was actually quite a good thing.   

Are there any areas Awesomed could improve?

They could have improved their flexibility in working to a scope of work. I know everyone wants a scope of work to complete a project, and those scope of works frequently change as business needs and features change as well. They weren’t as responsive to change things during those scope of works, even if it wouldn’t affect the cost.