Dose of Culture

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of To Whit Ventures

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

To Whit Ventures is creating a virtual tabletop platform for independently developed tabletop games.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dose of Culture to accomplish?

• Produce a sterling UI and UX for our VTT website
• Create supporting content for an important promotional live event

SOLUTION

How did you find Dose of Culture?

Referral

Why did you select Dose of Culture over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

 Modernize main platform website to be eye-catching and functional Collaborate with Lead Artist to incorporate symbols and other UI elements into the existing UI Perform preliminary competitor research Apply revisions to game screen wireframes (player and game master) for VTT platform Apply site-wide UI standards to revised wireframes 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our updated website supported a digitally augmented live event at a convention that grew our Discord server's member count by 100 users. The new design is visually striking and future-proofed for forthcoming updates. Our artist and programmer were able to easily communicate and collaborate with Dose of Culture's team.

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

Dose of Culture presented all deliverables within the specified dates. They also adapted to changes to our timeline as necessary and with aplomb. They were proactive in suggesting additional improvements, and accommodated requests from our programmer, artist, and game designers in a timely fashion.

What was your primary form of communication with Dose of Culture?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Dose of Culture specializes in assisting start-ups define their visual, branding, and product identity. Their experience, both in design and the challenges of beginning as a small business were invaluable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dose of Culture could have done differently?

To Whit Ventures has no complaints or suggestions for Dose of Culture.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Local Roast Coffee, Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Local Roast is specialty coffee marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dose of Culture to accomplish?

• Product Design
• Fundraising Assets

SOLUTION

How did you find Dose of Culture?

Previously worked with the founder

Why did you select Dose of Culture over others?

• Company values aligned
• I've worked with the founder before and their work is exceptional

How many teammates from Dose of Culture were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A Dose of Culture has helped directly build out our website and proprietary product UI/UX in addition to building fundraising assets for us to do a great job in telling the story of a category-defining company that we're building. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A Dose of Culture was able to deliver upon every single asset that we asked for and provided strong refinements for us to be able to communicate our story of what the company we're building is and backing it up by a category defining product UX/UI.

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

A Dose of culture consistently delivers designs ahead of time as well as on time. And if there are any refinements needed, communicates effectively that things will be delivered later so there are no red flags, missed deadlines, or lack of communication that results in delays. 

What was your primary form of communication with Dose of Culture?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

A Dose of Culture is a one-of-a-kind shop that has:

Critical thinking

Execution

Imagination

They have the  ability to deliver a new, fresh product design experience providing assets that help articulate the story to customers and to consumers.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dose of Culture could have done differently?

There's nothing that a Dose of Culture could improve on. The only thing I wish is that they could be in-house for my company, LOL.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of ITFin

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ITFin is an accounting and financial management service that helps sole proprietors and small businesses automate reporting, invoicing, and financial control.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dose of Culture to accomplish?

• Develop a cohesive brand concept
• Design the UI/UX for a new product

SOLUTION

How did you find Dose of Culture?

telegram group

Why did you select Dose of Culture over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Dose of Culture were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Dose of Culture was engaged to support the early-stage development of a new digital product. The scope included both branding and user experience design, aimed at creating a strong foundation for the product’s market entry.

Key Deliverables:

• Brand Strategy & Concept:
  Development of a brand identity including mission, tone of voice, visual direction, and moodboards.
• Logo & Visual Assets:
  Design of a logo, color palette, typography guidelines, and supporting brand materials.
• UI/UX Design:
  Wireframes and high-fidelity mockups for core product screens, focusing on user flow, usability, and visual consistency.
• Design System:
  A reusable component library and design documentation to support future development and scalability.
• Presentation Materials:
  Branded pitch deck and visuals to support product introduction to stakeholders and potential users.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• A complete and visually consistent UI/UX design system, ready for development handoff
• Over 20 high-fidelity screens covering all key user flows of the product
• A clearly defined brand identity with logo, colors, and typography applied across assets
• Positive internal feedback from stakeholders on the clarity and usability of the design
• Accelerated development timeline due to well-documented design specs and components

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

Dose of Culture demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement. They maintained clear communication, provided regular updates, and adhered closely to the agreed timelines. Deliverables were consistently submitted on schedule, and they were proactive in incorporating feedback and adjusting to evolving needs. Their responsiveness and flexibility made collaboration smooth and efficient.

What was your primary form of communication with Dose of Culture?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Dose of Culture's ability to deeply understand and translate our vision into a cohesive design language stood out. Their mix of creative intuition and strategic thinking felt rare — they didn’t just deliver beautiful visuals, they built a brand and user experience that made sense for our business goals. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality really set them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dose of Culture could have done differently?

While the overall collaboration was very positive, there were moments where a bit more structure around the feedback process could have helped streamline iterations. Setting clearer checkpoints for review and locking in certain decisions earlier might have saved some time. That said, their openness to feedback and willingness to adapt made it easy to work through these moments.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of a healthcare company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We allow medical practices to offer breakthrough mental health treatments that are covered by insurance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dose of Culture to accomplish?

• Build out additional treatment pages
• Build out a "For Providers" page

SOLUTION

How did you find Dose of Culture?

Referral

Why did you select Dose of Culture over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Dose of Culture were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Olya designed & delivered several important projects for our team: a redesign for 3 pages on our website in desktop/tablet/mobile, a 3 page B2B company overview doc, a printed tri-fold we will use for a conference, a stand-up banner, and an originally designed 'for provider' page.Olya's worked touched print, digital, B2B and B2C facing materials. At each step, Olya was highly attune to our specific brand needs, often taking a rough draft of written copy/requirements & transforming it into a beautiful and professional design. She collaborated closely with our team in achieving these projects in a timely manner, often ahead of schedule.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

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

We would receive daily status reports and updates from Olya via slack. She would even work beyond hours to ensure the project was completed on time. They were always fast to respond and even joined our slack channel to help support with real time collaboration!

What was your primary form of communication with Dose of Culture?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

She uses the most up-to-date technology, like AI, to ensure the project moves quickly while retaining a sense of originality. It's not often you find someone who is as professional, creative and collaborative as Olya.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dose of Culture could have done differently?

Clearer expectations around hours worked. While the projects were done in a timely manner, it would be helpful to know when the work would be done considering the time difference.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Founder of To Whit Ventures of To Whit Ventures

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

To Whit Ventures is a game development and publishing company with an emphasis on digital adaptations and augmentations of indepent TTRPGs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dose of Culture to accomplish?

• Develop a brand bible for the Echelon online gaming platform
• Develop a brand bible for To Whit Ventures Inc.
• Develop wireframes and web-design for GameOnEchelon.com
• Develop wireframes and web-design for ToWhitVentures.com

SOLUTION

How did you find Dose of Culture?

Referral

Why did you select Dose of Culture over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Dose of Culture were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

To Whit Ventures contracted Dose of Culture to:

• develop UX-informed web design (presented as wireframes)
• graphics
• associated iteration for two web sites
• assistance implementing said designs.

The websites represented the debut of both the start-up and our primary product, and as such, Dose of Culture's contributions shaped the brand bible for each respective project. The project had a three week deadline.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The sites publically debuted over Labor Day weekend, hosting a live gaming experience at a convention. The game was well-received by convention goers and To Whit Ventures was able to capture email addresses from potential subscribers.

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

Dose of Culture met every pre-defined deadline, provided innovative solutions to design challenges, and accommodated our requests throughout the project. They communicated on a daily basis, providing summaries of the daily work, and questions for the coming day. They were also prompt responding to emails and punctual for video meetings (despite a significant difference in time zones).

What was your primary form of communication with Dose of Culture?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Dose of Culture handled a tight deadline and vague or exact design specifications to deliver high-quality designs. Despite being a fully remote collaboration across a significant time zone difference, communication was easy and prompt.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dose of Culture could have done differently?

No notes.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of product for Bonsai, an integrated platform that helps service firms manage projects, clients, and teams in one place, streamlining business operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dose of Culture?

We had several projects that needed extra design support, which required a quick turnaround.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dose of Culture has worked on a number of projects focused on core product enhancements for our platform and an onboarding flow. In all cases, the deliverables have been ready for development designs in Figma and prototypes. The team has redesigned the onboarding process altogether, from signup to starting a trial. They’ve also worked on dashboard customization, custom views, and a new navigation design.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with two teammates from Dose of Culture.

How did you come to work with Dose of Culture?

Dose of Culture reached out directly via LinkedIn. We chose them because our initial discovery call demonstrated a lot of professionalism and showed they had worked on similar products and projects. They also seemed flexible enough to adapt to how we work.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Dose of Culture in August 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Dose of Culture has delivered final designs that demonstrate a deep understanding of our needs and customer journey.

How did Dose of Culture perform from a project management standpoint?

Dose of Culture delivers on time. We primarily use Slack to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Dose of Culture has a great attitude toward collaboration, taking feedback, and working fast on new iterations.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind.