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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Product Officer of EasyPress.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build software for businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

UI / UX Design

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

Previous Relationship

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Smiling Pixels were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We're working through UI / UX for a marketing automation software.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're still working on it, but we've had some nice designs delivered and working through refinement with our development team.

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

It's been good.

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

Email or Messaging App

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

They are skilled in design theory, which is helpful for our strategy.

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

They're growing, and our company needs more design resources, so improving communication around acquiring development resources would be helpful.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive at Canny Management

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Business and Management Consulting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

• Project study
• Graphic design
• Graphic production

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

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

How many teammates from Smiling Pixels were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Scope of Work:

1. Project Study:
   1. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the moving industry, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
   2. Identify the specific needs and pain points of moving companies in order to develop an effective solution.
   3. Research and evaluate existing applications for moving companies to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
   4. Define the scope, objectives, and requirements for the application.
2. Conceptualization:
   1. Collaborate with stakeholders to conceptualize the application's features and functionalities.
   2. Develop a user-friendly and intuitive interface design that enhances the user experience.
   3. Create wireframes and prototypes to visualize the application's structure and flow.
   4. Incorporate feedback and iterate on the design to ensure it meets the needs of the moving companies and their customers.
3. Graphic Design:
   1. Design visually appealing and engaging graphics, icons, and illustrations that align with the application's branding and purpose.
   2. Develop a consistent visual identity for the application, including color schemes, typography, and layout.
   3. Design the application's logo and any additional visual elements required.
   4. Ensure that the graphic design is responsive and adaptable to different screen sizes and devices.
4. Graphic Production:
   1. Convert the approved design into production-ready assets.
   2. Optimize and export graphics in appropriate formats and resolutions for web and mobile applications.
   3. Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless integration of the graphic assets into the application.
   4. Conduct thorough testing to verify that the graphics are displayed correctly across different platforms and devices.

Key Deliverables: 

• Comprehensive project study report, including industry analysis, requirements, and objectives.
• Wireframes and prototypes showcasing the application's structure and user flow.
• User interface design that includes a visually appealing layout, graphics, and iconography.
• Production-ready graphic assets, optimized and compatible for web and mobile applications.
• Logo design and other visual elements that represent the application's branding.
• Documentation of design guidelines and specifications for future reference and maintenance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Assess the consistency of the graphic design elements across various touchpoints, including the application itself, marketing materials, and social media platforms. Consistent branding and visual identity across these channels indicate successful implementation of the design and reinforce brand recognition.

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

Throughout our collaboration, they consistently delivered items on time, showcasing their commitment to meeting deadlines effectively. Their level of reliability greatly contributes to the success of our project.

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• High availability
• Professional designers
• Tools for keeping me up to date with the progress

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

Smiling Pixels always improve themselves and propose to me on demo different way of communication and software.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Integration Social

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

• UI Design
• Information Architecture
• Wire Frames

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

Online Search

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget

How many teammates from Smiling Pixels were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

UI Design of a SaaS web-based application

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Good graphical interface that fit the needs of the software requirements specifications

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

They are very attentive to all need and requests for modifications. Any concerns are addressed in their detailed UI designers as well as upper management

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are will to satisfy our needs and can shift during the middle of a project in the case of requirements changes.

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

They were perfect.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Got Money Honey

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide financial literacy education for women via online courses, webinars and coaching.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

• Migrate existing website to a new WordPress platform
• Redesign look and feel of website to improve engagement
• Add a new business pillar to website

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

Fivver

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

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

How many teammates from Smiling Pixels were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Migrate existing website to WordPress with a new URL Modify existing structure to add new, secondary business pillar Redesign look and feel of website to improve engagement

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• New website successfully launched and running with full functionality Very pleased with look and feel of new site

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

Yes, very responsive and proactive. Delivered on time and met requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

Email or Messaging App

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

They were a team of creative, skilled, and proactive people.

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at a human resources company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Helps HR to learn their candidates' soft skills in a more efficient and unbiased way

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

• Application UI/UX
• Website design

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

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

How many teammates from Smiling Pixels were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

First project is designing the website from scratch. 6 pages in total. Second project is designing the web application's UI/UX. 12+ pages in total. Deliverables are in Figma.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Progress was being followed on Figma deliverables. We had weekly reviews of the work so that feedback loop was created to guarantee our satisfaction.

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

They delivered everything on time if not quicker. Our every need is listened carefully and taken care of.

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very responsive to the feedback. Therefore, they always meet the needs from our side in the project.

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

Everything went perfectly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Director of (a/an) Other industries

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a group travel company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

• Design an Group Travel Application

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

Online Search

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

High ratings

What was the size of Smiling Pixels’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Desktop & mobile design for our Group Travel Application. Deliverables included Information Architecture, Low Fi Design, and High Fi Designs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Complete Flow Designs
• Agreed to Milestones

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

They were excellent in regards to project management. Very organized and upfront with timelines & milestones. They followed up if they needed things from us and were timely with their deliverables. They listened really well to feedback and we worked as a team to get through challenges.

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were highly skilled and great communicators.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Software Engineer of UnPhone

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a digital well being tools company, to make life simpler.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Smiling Pixels to accomplish?

• Get a concept design of our Minimalist Android Launcher
• Get a high fidelity design of our Minimalist Android Launcher

SOLUTION

How did you find Smiling Pixels?

Referral

Why did you select Smiling Pixels over others?

High ratings, Close to my geographic location, Good value for cost

What was the size of Smiling Pixels’s team?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Smiling Pixels?

In-Person Meeting, Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

• create concept of minimalist launcher for android
• create a UI/UX for minimalist design for android including feature of home, drawer and settings

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Create a MVP UI/UX design for the launcher
• Create a fully functional UI/UX design of launcher which is ready for development

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

• The constant communication over WhatsApp and Figma helped shape the project faster than I anticipated.
• Item were delivered on absolute times.
• The design update over feedback was delivered in 1-2 days.

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

• Robust communication
• Open for changes on feedback
• Faster Delivery

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

Very low social presence of company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder and Company Director

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Smiling Pixels?

We had an outdated website which they have helped develop to a high standard.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were looking for a web designer and came across Sikander work. He's presentation of how everything will unfold was very professional and structured, which put gave me piece of mind.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We begun with Figma where Sikander laid out the way the website was going to look. Then we went and implemented this on a temporary domain, then we migrated to our domain and later on we added all the content we wanted onto the website.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I worked with Sikander and Ali through a whatapp group in which they were constantly giving me updates. We used Figma to lay everything out which was a great way of collaborating

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our project is currently not live atm.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Brilliant, communication from their team was clear even on the difficult aspect of the project, a zoom call was arranged to find solutions.

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

Their initial presentation and constant communication of the project's progress were impressive. 

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

We could use email for delivery instead of whatapp, as sometimes in a chat messages can be lost.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and cofounder of a Foodtech startup based in UAE.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Smiling Pixels?

We hired smiling pixles initially for designing the UI/UX of our mobile app and website, which then extended further into additional features design. And based on the great quality of their work and professionalism they even created our social media animated posts and stories.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended by a software development company in pakistan

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

They conducted detailed analysis on our requirements and worked in an organized and professional manner from design thinking to development of wire frames and then the high fidelity designs. All reviewed and maintained in softwares like asaana and figma

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3 Resources, 2 UI/UX designers and 1 animator

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are happy with the work they have done and currently we have launched our products first version with positive feedback received frok them. And our engagement with Smiling Pixel is expected to continue for the next product releases as well.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Easy to communicate, flexible and highly professional team with quality output

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

Their design skills are not only visually pleasing but are based on ensuring a good user experience as well.

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

No.