Design, Dev & Consulting Services for FinTech Company
- Application Testing Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
- $50,000 to $199,999
- Jan. - July 2024
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"Everything is handled in a perfect and smooth way!"
- Financial services
- Egypt
- 11-50 Employees
- Online Review
- Verified
Design Beats Inc. provided design, development, and consulting services for a fintech company. They designed a user-friendly UI, added payment gateways, implemented security measures, and performed QA.
Design Beats Inc. delivered deliverables — such as UI designs, feature implementations, and testing — in a timely manner. A communicative team, they were open and responsive to feedback. Moreover, their commitment to quality and adherence to industry standards were vital to the project's success.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Senior Product Owner & Co-Founder of UltraTech Plus
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
A fintech company that will launch a mobile super app for social payments (UltraTech Plus)
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Design Beats Inc. to accomplish?
- Design
- Development
- Consultancy
SOLUTION
How did you find Design Beats Inc.?
Referral
Why did you select Design Beats Inc. over others?
- High ratings
- Close to my geographic location
- Pricing fit our budget
- Great culture fit
- Good value for cost
- Referred to me
- Company values aligned
How many teammates from Design Beats Inc. were assigned to this project?
20+
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
- Objective: Develop a mobile application to facilitate social payments, enabling users to seamlessly send and receive money within their social circles.
- Scope:
- User Interface (UI) Design:
- Design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for both iOS and Android platforms.
- Incorporate a modern and visually appealing design language that aligns with the app's branding and target audience.
- Ensure seamless navigation and accessibility across various screen sizes and devices.
- User Registration and Authentication:
- Implement secure user registration and authentication processes, including email verification and password encryption.
- Allow users to sign up/login via social media accounts for convenience.
- Payment Features:
- Enable peer-to-peer payments between users within the app.
- Implement payment request functionality, allowing users to request funds from their contacts.
- Integrate secure payment gateways to facilitate transactions and ensure data privacy.
- Provide options for users to link bank accounts or other payment methods.
- Social Integration:
- Enable users to connect and interact with their social network within the app.
- Implement features such as friend invitations, friend lists, and social feeds to enhance social engagement.
- Allow users to share payment activities or split bills with friends directly through social channels.
- Security and Privacy:
- Implement robust security measures to protect user data and financial information.
- Encrypt sensitive data during transmission and storage to prevent unauthorized access.
- Comply with relevant regulations and standards regarding data privacy and financial transactions.
- Notifications:
- Incorporate push notifications to keep users informed about transaction updates, account activities, and social interactions.
- Allow users to customize notification preferences based on their preferences.
- Settings and Preferences:
- Provide users with options to customize their app settings and preferences, such as language, currency, and notification settings.
- Include features for managing linked accounts, transaction history, and security settings.
- Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Conduct thorough testing across various devices and operating systems to ensure functionality and performance.
- Implement bug fixes and optimizations based on user feedback and testing results.
- Documentation and Support:
- Create comprehensive documentation outlining app functionalities, user guides, and troubleshooting steps.
- Offer customer support channels for users to seek assistance and resolve any issues they encounter.
- Deployment:
- Prepare the app for deployment to app stores, adhering to submission guidelines and requirements.
- Manage app updates and maintenance post-launch to address any issues and introduce new features.
- Project Management:
- Assign roles and responsibilities to team members involved in the development process.
- Define project milestones and timelines to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain regular communication and collaboration among team members to track progress and address challenges effectively.
- Deliverables:
- Fully functional social payments mobile app deployed to iOS and Android app stores.
- Documentation including user guides, API documentation, and technical specifications.
- Ongoing support and maintenance post-launch to address user feedback and ensure optimal performance and security.
- Constraints:
- Adherence to budget and timeline constraints outlined in the project plan.
- Compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing financial transactions and data privacy.
- Integration with third-party services and APIs subject to their availability and compatibility.
- Assumptions:
- Availability of necessary resources, including development tools, infrastructure, and personnel, throughout the project lifecycle.
- User acceptance testing conducted to validate app functionality and usability prior to launch.
- Continued collaboration and communication between the development team and stakeholders to address evolving requirements and challenges.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
- User Adoption Rate:
- Measure the number of downloads and active users of the app over time to gauge its adoption among the target audience.
- Transaction Volume:
- Track the total volume and value of transactions processed through the app, indicating the level of engagement and utility for users.
- User Engagement Metrics:
- Monitor key engagement metrics such as session duration, frequency of use, and features utilized within the app to assess user engagement and retention.
- Conversion Rates:
- Evaluate the conversion rates from app downloads to active users, as well as from registered users to active transactors, to assess the effectiveness of onboarding and user retention strategies.
- Customer Satisfaction Scores:
- Gather feedback from users through surveys or app store reviews to assess satisfaction levels with the app's usability, features, and overall experience.
- Error Rates and Bug Reports:
- Monitor the frequency and severity of technical issues reported by users, aiming to minimize error rates and address bugs promptly to enhance user experience.
- Security and Compliance Metrics:
- Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to data privacy regulations and standards, aiming for zero security breaches or compliance violations.
- Monetization Metrics (if applicable):
- Track revenue generated through the app, including transaction fees, subscription fees, or in-app purchases, if applicable, to assess the app's financial performance and sustainability.
- Market Share and Competitor Analysis:
- Compare the app's market share and performance against competitors in the social payments space, considering factors such as user base, transaction volume, and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Retention and Churn Rates:
- Measure user retention rates over time and identify factors contributing to user churn, aiming to implement strategies to improve retention and reduce churn.
- Operational Efficiency Metrics:
- Monitor operational metrics such as server uptime, response times, and processing speeds to ensure optimal performance and scalability of the app infrastructure.
- Feedback and Iterations:
- Use qualitative feedback from users, stakeholders, and internal teams to inform iterative improvements and feature enhancements, aiming to continuously enhance the app's value proposition and user experience.
- By tracking these measurable outcomes throughout the project lifecycle and post-launch, stakeholders can assess progress and success in achieving the project's objectives and business goals.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
- Timely Delivery of Items:
- Throughout the project lifecycle, the team consistently met deadlines for various deliverables, including UI design iterations, feature implementations, testing phases, and deployment milestones.
- By adhering to a well-defined project plan and timeline, they ensured that progress remained on track, allowing for the timely completion of tasks and the overall project.
- Proactive Response to Needs:
- The team maintained open lines of communication and demonstrated responsiveness to needs and concerns throughout the project.
- They were quick to address any issues or challenges that arose, leveraging collaborative problem-solving approaches to find effective solutions.
- By actively engaging with stakeholders and soliciting feedback at key stages of development, they ensured alignment with project requirements and expectations, facilitating smoother progress and mitigating potential risks.
- Commitment to Quality and Functionality:
- In addition to meeting deadlines, the team upheld high standards of quality and functionality in delivering project outcomes.
- They conducted thorough testing and quality assurance measures to ensure that deliverables met specified requirements and adhered to industry standards.
- By prioritizing both timeliness and quality, they achieved a balance that resulted in the delivery of a robust and reliable mobile app.
- Continuous Improvement and Adaptation:
- Throughout the project, the team remained adaptable and receptive to feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- They iteratively refined and enhanced deliverables based on feedback from stakeholders and end-users, ensuring that the final product met evolving needs and expectations.
- This commitment to continuous improvement enabled them to deliver a mobile app that not only met initial requirements but also addressed emerging challenges and opportunities in the social payments landscape.
Overall, the project management approach was characterized by a strong dedication to timelines, responsiveness to needs, and a focus on delivering high-quality, functional outcomes. By maintaining a clear focus on project objectives and actively engaging with stakeholders, the team successfully navigated the project lifecycle and delivered a mobile app that met both schedule and performance expectations.
What was your primary form of communication with Design Beats Inc.?
- Virtual Meeting
- Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
ITS READINESS TO ADAPT TO ANY CHANGE THAT MIGHT OCCUR DURING THE PROJECT TIMELINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are there any areas for improvement or something Design Beats Inc. could have done differently?
Nope, everything is handled in a perfect and smooth way! I wouldn't suggest that they might have done anything differently.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
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Cost
5.0Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS
