Formulate Reviews (13), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings

Systematic Creativity

Formulate is a design and digital product development firm. We partner with marketing teams and entrepreneurs to design websites, apps, products, and marketing campaigns.

Branded messaging and related content is at the heart of the digital world. Customers expect audience-driven content, relevant experiences, and personalized engagement. To deliver on this, companies need to provide stories that educate, engage, and compel action across brand touchpoints.

Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees
2 - 9
Year founded
Founded 2018

Service Lines

UX/UI Design: 40%
Web Design: 40%
Branding: 20%

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Frameworks and CMS

Other frameworks and CMS: 100%

User Experience Focus

UX Strategy: 80%
Usability Testing: 20%

Industries

Consumer products & services: 20%
Education: 20%
Financial services: 20%
Information technology: 10%
Media: 10%
Medical: 10%
Telecommunications: 10%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 80%
Small Business (<$10M): 20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+

Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr

Rating for cost 5 /5

What Clients Have Said

Formulate's pricing varies significantly, with projects costing less than $10,000 for smaller clients, while larger engagements range from $20,000 to over $200,000. Clients commend their value for cost, citing quality design, effective communication, and a strong focus on meeting project goals.

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Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 11 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Formulate Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Cost 5.0
Willing to Refer 5.0

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Review Highlights

Excellent Communication Skills

Clients appreciate Formulate's excellent communication skills. They provide regular updates and maintain clear, consistent communication, which facilitates a positive working relationship and project success.
Responsive and Adaptive Team

The team at Formulate is responsive and adapts quickly to client feedback and project needs. They are willing to make adjustments and improvements promptly, ensuring client satisfaction.
Strong Project Management

Formulate is recognized for their effective project management, maintaining timely communication and meeting deadlines. They manage client expectations well, ensuring smooth workflow and satisfying outcomes.
Empathy and Client Understanding

Formulate is commended for their empathy and understanding of client needs. They listen carefully and collaborate effectively, ensuring that their solutions align with the client's vision and objectives.
Single Point of Contact Advantage

Clients appreciate having a single point of contact, typically Michelle, as it simplifies communication and ensures that project requirements are clearly understood and executed.
Areas for Improvement Noted

Some reviews suggest that while Formulate's creative ownership is beneficial, they should ensure that the original client message is preserved throughout the process to avoid misalignment.

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Branding Other Design
Less than $10,000
Aug. - Sep. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They have the ability to work from minimal direction to proper execution."

Sep 3, 2021

CEO, Nvirovate Materials

James Holbery

Manufacturing
Bellevue, Washington
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A production and manufacturing company hired Formulate for branding and design services. The team created the client's brand logo and developed their business plan.

The new brand and identity resonated with the client's founding team that will surely attract investors. The Formulate team was timely, showed creativity and excellent communication during the project development. The client was most impressed with their good understanding of the project execution.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Nvirovate Materials produce the world's only vegetable oil based adhesive portfolio that eliminates petroleum, is compostable, and closed-loop.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To develop our brand, investor package and logo.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Based on their reputation.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

Several iterations of brand/logo development, deck development, business plan.

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

The Founder of Formulate Studios.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Formulate Studios delivered purpose-driven design and brand identity as sharp as the Nvorvate founding team to help them wow investors. The team worked at the intersection of brand impact, business strategy & cost-effectiveness to deliver what was needed: PPT, logo, color palette, graphics, and thought leadership!

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

Timely, excellent communication, creative and excellent follow through.

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

They have the ability to work from minimal direction to proper execution.

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

I would recommend Formulate - I give the group my highest endorsement!

RATINGS

5.0

Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar. - Aug. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They always met the project's requirements."

Aug 4, 2021

CEO, Windstream Partners

Joe Trentacosta

Financial services
Rockville Centre, New York
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Formulate created a slide deck and website with modern designs for C-Suite and investment operations company. The goal was to produce the projects within the client's set goals and objectives.

The deliverables were described as state of the art by the client. Formulate communicated regularly and always met the project's requirements and deadlines. Overall, the team’s quality of work stood out the most, and the client had no complaints.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner and we provide outsourced C-Suite and Investment Operations services to asset managers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Slide deck and website. Goals were modern look and feel

SOLUTION

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

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

set goals and objectives, mock ups along the way woth detailed discussions

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

a project manager and a developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

state of the art slide deck and website

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

regular communications, they always met the project's requirements.

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

quality of work

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

none

RATINGS

5.0

Branding
Less than $10,000
Feb. - Mar. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I was impressed with the quality of the design and the distinctive look of the pitchbook."

Apr 26, 2021

CEO, Witherspoon Asset Management

Anonymous

Financial services
Princeton, New Jersey
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

An investment firm partnered with Formulate to create marketing materials for their marketing campaign. The team designed a pitchbook that highlighted the client's brand and story.

The client applauded the pitchbook for its concise and compelling design. Formulate exhibited a deep understanding of the client's goals, allowing them to deliver designs that accurately represent their brand. Their creativity and top-notch project management skills ensured the project's success.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an investment firm with a new fund that needed some impressive marketing materials to begin our marketing campaign.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Formulate?

We needed a high quality, well-designed, concise pitchbook to tell our story and describe the benefits of our approach.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted an attractive design, including charts that told our story in an interesting way that were clear and easy to understand.

SOLUTION

How did you select Formulate?

Formulate was strongly recommended by another investment firm who had used them successfully on a number of projects.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We had a logo that didn't work and an outline for the pitch that was too long and boring. We had a few charts from a previous pitch that were helpful, but everything needed a new look. We also had limited time and budget, but Formulate was willing and able to jump in and make it happen for us.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with Michelle and she took care of everything for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everyone who sees our pitchbook says it is concise, clear, and compelling. They get what we are trying to do and what differentiates our fund and approach.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective work approach on the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with the quality of the design and the distinctive look of the pitchbook.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. Work was timely and responsive and high quality.

RATINGS

5.0

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Excellent Communication Skills

Responsive and Adaptive Team

Strong Project Management

Empathy and Client Understanding

Single Point of Contact Advantage

Areas for Improvement Noted

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