CubeZoo

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Service Delivery of a consulting company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an award-winning Business Continuity advisory firm, we provide not only a comprehensive software platform but also expert consulting services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Replicate existing mobile app on a new platform and refresh the UI

SOLUTION

How did you find CubeZoo?

Online Search

Why did you select CubeZoo over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from CubeZoo were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

•  UX/UI
•  Dev / API
•  QA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Functional mobile app aligned to our cutomer user journey

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

Project team were very responsive to requests

What was your primary form of communication with CubeZoo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their development team was exceptionally responsive to our queries and issues.

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

• Strongly encourage clients to have a defined user journey mapped out as a prerequisite to commencing the project

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of a Mental Wellness Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mental health & well-being

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design and develop an App prototype

SOLUTION

How did you find CubeZoo?

Director already in personal network

Why did you select CubeZoo over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from CubeZoo were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design and develop the UI/UX prototype for App based on the founder's brief.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

App prototype & dashboard (partly functional for trial/presentation)

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

The team, led by Nick, was always responsive to my requests and queries. My availability and delivery times were often a challenge and, at times, adversely impacted the CZ team on delivering on set project milestones. The CZ team were adaptable and flexible in responding to my needs; they provided timely information and guidance when/where changes to the plan were required.

What was your primary form of communication with CubeZoo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Fresh and creative ideas 
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Openness and transparency 
• Competitive pricing

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

Nothing comes to mind. Their team is accommodating, approachable, flexible, creative, and hardworking!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Group Software Manager of an IoT Solutions Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help businesses build, sell, and deploy smarter IoT asset tracking and sensor monitoring solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• UI Design
• UX Review

SOLUTION

How did you find CubeZoo?

Clutch Site

Why did you select CubeZoo over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from CubeZoo were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Website design of an existing platform - reskin the project with a new fresh UI while considering UX.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

UI Design - in Adobe

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

Yes, very responsive and went the extra mile.

What was your primary form of communication with CubeZoo?

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

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

Their enthusiasm and commitment to delivery were impressive.

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

The session facilitation could have been more structured and stakeholder management in such a project is critical.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Ability Scientific specialises in the supply of analytical scientific equipment. We are a reseller of innovative precision scientific analytical instruments We offer an end-to-end laboratory workflow solutions as well as strong technical, training and maintenance support.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo, and what were your goals?

We hired Cubezoo for their design and technical skills. They helped build our website.

SOLUTION

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

I found Cubezoo via google. Their offices are close to mine so it made logistical sense. This helped with my deciding factor but I was also a fan of their portfolio.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

They created a blueprint of the website and then overlayed it with design. The next step was coding. The website is functional on both mobile and web and developed in bootstrap.

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

Three people worked on this project. An account manager, a designer and a front-end developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The website looks fantastic and i'm proud to direct client's to the site.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

I enjoyed working with their account manager, Iva. She was very thorough and showed top class managerial skills. The design and development were just as good.

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

I would have to say their efficiency was impressive. I was told my website was a small job but no expense was spared in terms of craftsmanship and care.

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

Nothing really. The biggest challenge was the copywriting but that's only because the equipment we sell is quite technical.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Im a founder and partner at Engaged and at MyHealthyCompany. I am the CTO of the company. I am responsible for managing our Tech projects as well as connecting with any Developer partners we have. CubeZoo would be such a partner

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo, and what were your goals?

Our platform MyHealthyCompany is powered By Engage, was developed by CubeZoo. The project has two sides. Engage is our SaaS platform that enables our features to be used by our clients. MyHealthyCompany's ultimate goal is to serve as an example or a showcase of the power of our Engaged platform

SOLUTION

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

When we first initiated our search for a partner to assist us with developing our platform we decided that we have 3 main criteria that we require from such a partner.

• Firstly we required a one-stop shop. A partner that can handle the entire process from coming up with concepts and mockups all the way to deploying and taking care of a platform.
• Secondly, we required a partner that shows that they remain relevant with design and technology trends, and thirdly a partner that shows they have a good track record regarding past projects.

Out of all our possible choices we found that CubeZoo has all 3 qualities that we are looking for.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had an initial meeting giving an overview of our requirements. iN the second meeting, we discussed our requirements in detail. The first deliverables came in the form of wireframes. we had a couple of reviews and then moved into the Design phase. Designs were delivered on time and we did not have changes to make to them.

We were very happy with what CubeZoo produced. After the design period, we moved into the development phase. We had a review every 2 weeks at the end of a sprint. We would give our feedback and they would produce a build of the project for us. Eventually, we finished the project and moved into a maintenance plan and we are currently in our launch phase for the project

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

An account manager was our point of contact. 2 developers where in our review meetings with one designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The site is still in its launch phase, so it's still early days. The feedback we got from our beta launch has been very positive and we are very happy with CubeZoo's work.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We had meetings every 2 weeks. The communication went through the account manager. Responses were always timely and they always accommodated any of our requests or concerns

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

We were impressed by the way they immediately understood our product and our platform. This created a seamless and frictionless experience for us.

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

Our software had some bugs that needed ironing out. However when we pointed this out they quickly and promptly addressed any issues we had.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Managing Director of Alula Health, an IT company servicing the insurance industries

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo?

Cubezoo were contracted to develop a revised brand architecture as well as conference collateral

SOLUTION

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

We have worked with Cubezoo on previous projects and always found them to be professional and skilled

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

A series of sessions were held to think tank our brand and a new, fresh look and feel of all brand assets. Cubezoo provided multiple iterations until we came to the final brand asset portfolio. Following this we tasked them with design work for a conference we exhibited at. All aspects were done exceptionally

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

In total 4 people, including designers, project manager and their MD

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The deliverables of the project were exceptional and exceeded our expectations

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very thorough processes applied, from concept to implementation and all well managed

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

I really enjoyed the creative processes Cubezoo applied, unique thinking and fresh concepts

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

Output could have been faster but they still delivered final outputs on time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Chief Technology Officer based on Johannesburg.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo, and what were your goals?

We wanted to make adjustments to an existing app not originally developed by the company.

SOLUTION

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

We searched online and found that the response times and engagement from CubeZoo were far superior from all of the other vendors interviewed.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had a series of meetings around briefing for the project we then handed the development the devices for integration, the team handled the existing code audit and then reviewed making the adjustments we needed.

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

A scrum master and a senior developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Within two weeks the audit and the adjustments for the app were completed.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Online with JIRA sprints.

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

The team had a variety of options around UX design. Most of which we did not require, we were particularly impressed by the technically capability of handles the device complexities.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Vicinity Media is a location data and technology business Co Founder

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo, and what were your goals?

We wanted to launch a new company website that communicated our value proposition but also critically had a wow element!

SOLUTION

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

CubeZoo had an unusual combination of creative excellence and technical ability. Most vendors are great at one and average at the other - Cubezoo ticked both boxes.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We briefed in a wordpress site with custom transitions, multiple video executions, news feeds and most importantly a home page that cut through the online clutter and brought our proposition to life.

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

1. The Founder
2. The CTO
3. Lead creative design
4. front end developer
5. full stack dev

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The home pages parralax effect was used in numerous meetings leading to 4 x new campaigns within a month of launch.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Weekly status meetings and presentations as well as adhoc calls and brainstorms when required

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

The combination of technical skill and creative/conceptual ability

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

Slight improvement on communication around scope creep before doing the additional work

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Ariston Foods. We deliver cold meats and other foods to the northern suburbs of Gauteng.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo?

We had a complex task to complete. One that required a professional to untangle and create what we envisioned.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I searched online and located them via Google with UX/UI companies in my area.

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

We commissioned Cubezoo to assist with the User Experience of our food online catalogue. No small task as they required to create a roadmap of all our suppliers locations (very much the North of Johannesburg) food and distribution.

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

We worked with their UX designer and project manager. A lot of the bigger reviews included the business heads.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I initiated the project for myself and all our associate within our space. The idea was to bring clarity to the distribution network and showcase strengths and vulnerabilities. The campaign was very well received and served its purpose.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

CubeZoo's team are wonderful. Very enthusiastic and quick to respond. We enjoy working with them.

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

We were impressed by their ability to think out of the box. From day one we could feel the wealth of experience.

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

No, not really... The project execution was rather smooth from start to end.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO & Founder of Demographica

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire CubeZoo?

We need strong conceptual design on a large scale project

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Have work with CubeZoo for many years and trust them implicitly.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Conceptualize the Demographica journey since inception and express that on a wall mural

What was the team composition?

Design team and account management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The mural sits proudly on our wall and we use it as an onboarding tool for new Demographicans

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We loved working with CubeZoo

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We're impressed by their highly creative team and sound project management.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

No