Mano a Mano

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of an independent label for a video game publisher. I’m responsible for operations and marketing. We have eight employees and are located in London.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Mano a Mano?

We wanted to create a visual identity for our company. We had an existing logo, but we weren’t happy with it. We wanted to hire a creative agency to create the brand guidelines, including logo design, color palette, and font for our website.

SOLUTION

What is the scope of their involvement?

We initially briefed Mano a Mano on who we were, our vision, and our code of ethics. They asked questions about our company goals and what we were looking for in our clients. They also researched our field to present what we needed.

The first step was to agree on the main color palette for our brand. They recommended tweaking our logo, and we had a few revisions. We gave them feedback, and they came back with a second proposal. Mano a Mano always offered more than one creative direction to choose from. Then, they built on the one we chose and created the entire brand guidelines.

In the early summer, Mano a Mano started working on the landing page. We just added the career page. Now, they’re working on adding more pages and helping us transition them into a complete website. They’ve built the pages from scratch using Webflow.

What is the team composition?

We work with the two co-founders and the gamer.

How much have you invested with them?

In total, we’ve spent between £6,000–£7,000 (approximately $7,200–$8,400 USD) so far.

What is the status of the engagement?

We kicked off our partnership in March 2022, and it’s still ongoing. We usually hire them for projects, and when they’re done, we start a new one.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t launched our company officially, but we’re using the brand guidelines to attract clients and investors, and it’s been a success. The design template is eye-catching and easy to adapt every time we do presentations.

Moreover, we’ve tested the colors and the landing page on developers and our small council circle and gotten excellent feedback. In our industry, companies must understand how to attract other games visually. Our brand blends well with every game we represent, so Mano a Mano has successfully understood our brand. They’ve seen the bigger picture and our end goal.

How did Mano a Mano perform from a project management standpoint?

They never miss deadlines, and we can count on their timelines. Mano a Mano always over-delivers; they make us feel more relaxed, and the team understands our challenges and finds a solution.

They’re great at communicating. We use virtual and in-person communication, including email, phone calls, Zoom, and Google Meet. We also use agile methodologies through Notion and upload the files we work with on Google Drive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They stand out for their ability to manage high-quality projects and communicate. They’re great creative minds, and the team understands our business and vision.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I wouldn't ask to improve anything right now.

Any advice for potential customers?

I suggest having direct conversations with them; it saves lots of time compared to the back and forth with emails.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CTO of No Boring Tech, a venture studio to build the next generation of GCC fintech apps.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you have for this project?

We needed help building our brand image, including our logo, fonts, and website. We also needed help creating the brand image and mobile apps for the two existing companies in our venture studio.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Mano a Mano has designed our brand logo, brand assets, and websites. They've also designed the mobile app for our first fintech investment app.

What is the team composition?

I'm unsure how many teammates from Mano a Mano are assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with Mano a Mano?

We found them through an online search and a referral. We chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit and offered a well-structured proposal with a great previous portfolio.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–May 2026

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Mano a Mano always meets the scheduled deadlines and achieves great feedback from our internal focus group for the project. The key comments are that they love the concept and that it really captures the essence of what we want to do. They also love that the colors and fonts are aligned with what we envisioned. Moreover, no extra meetings have been required from the initial briefing to the final result, which shows that Mano a Mano is very effective at capturing the idea and transforming it into deliverables.

How did Mano a Mano perform from a project management standpoint?

They always deliver on time. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed by how they capture the general feeling of the stakeholders and translate it into great designs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren't any.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Dazzl, an AI fashion photos generation company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish for your branding and website design project?

We hired Mano a Mano for branding and website design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Mano a Mano designed our logo, brand book, visual identity, graphic assets, and website.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Mano a Mano.

How did you come to work with Mano a Mano?

Mano a Mano was referred to me by my colleagues. We chose them because they had impressive work in their portfolio and the price met our budget.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Mano a Mano from August–January 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received positive feedback from everyone.

How did Mano a Mano perform from a project management standpoint?

Mano a Mano delivered on time. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed by Mano a Mano’s professionalism.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder of Framedrop, a media company that helps media outlets repurpose and monetize their content.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Mano a Mano?

We pivoted from the gaming to the media industry, so we hired Mano a Mano to redesign our website and reposition it to the media industry.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Mano a Mano redesigned our website in two phases. The first phase was the kickoff, which lasted five working days. Then, we aligned and designed the layout of the pages we had decided on, which lasted 15 working days. After that, Mano a Mano developed the website for 17 working days. During the second phase, Mano a Mano designed wireframes for seven days. Then, they designed the layout for 15 days and developed the website for 20 days. Finally, Mano a Mano trained us on how to use Webflow and take advantage of it for 10 days. In the first phase, Mano a Mano worked on the homepage, solutions/product page, content discovery, video to article, use cases, TV channels/networks, radio stations, case studies, players in the industry, customer success stories, about us, book a demo modal, and legal pages template. In the second phase, Mano a Mano worked on reports, report page template, blog, blog page template, webinars, contact us, media kit, FAQs, and careers.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–3 teammates from Mano a Mano.

How did you come to work with Mano a Mano?

We found Mano a Mano through a referral. We chose them over other options because their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, and they offered good value for the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Mano a Mano from May 2025–November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Mano a Mano delivered wireframes, final layouts, and the final website, which was developed and live in production. We didn't have a lead form or lead magnets, and by implementing this new website structure, we were able to start collecting new inbound leads daily. We started receiving more than 10 leads daily.

How did Mano a Mano perform from a project management standpoint?

Mano a Mano was open to implementing feedback, flexible, quick to implement and iterate, and good at executing.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

Mano a Mano was flexible and delivered on time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Mano a Mano made basic design and technical mistakes, which led our internal team to invest more time than expected initially.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co-Founder of Metablue Solution

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develops Otitest an ear thermometer that detects ear infections.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish?

• Design Crowdfunding Campaign
• Design Mobile App
• Design Social Assets and Brand Material

SOLUTION

How did you find Mano a Mano?

Referral

Why did you select Mano a Mano over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Mano a Mano were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Indiegogo Campaign Pages
• Social Media Assets
• Logo, Colors, Fonts 
• App Screens

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Compliments from our clients and network;

Great feedback from our app users/testers.

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

They deliver all the items as discussed on time. Always flexible in accommodating the small details we requested. It felt easy to communicate.

What was your primary form of communication with Mano a Mano?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Mano a Mano's work methodology, flexibility, and honest communication were impressive.

Good designs and messaging.

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

Could've been paid, but a small explanation on how to edit Figma designs from their own drawings and proposals.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Pira Studio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We amplify and support brands in strategy, design and execution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish?

• Website design

SOLUTION

How did you find Mano a Mano?

Online Search

Why did you select Mano a Mano over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Mano a Mano were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design, development and execution of Website on Webflow platform as well as print materials following the clients brand guidelines.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The succesful completion of all of the tasks. 

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

Very timely delivery and extremely organized. Easy and clear communication.

What was your primary form of communication with Mano a Mano?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very creative and organized.

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

Not in my opinion.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of University of Aveiro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The University of Aveiro (UA) was founded in 1973 and paved the way in the creation of teaching offers in several knowledge fields. Today, UA is widely recognised as one of the most innovative universities in Portugal, the quality of its teaching and research and for its cooperation with regional and national business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish?

• Design and website development

SOLUTION

How did you find Mano a Mano?

Referral

Why did you select Mano a Mano over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Mano a Mano were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Development of the website for the projet Egas Moniz Health Alliance (EMHA).

• Phase 1 - wireframes
• Phase 2 - layout
• Phase 3 - development
• Phase 4 - training

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ready to use website

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

Yes, absolutely. They are always available to clarify any doubt

What was your primary form of communication with Mano a Mano?

In-Person Meeting

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

Professionalism

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

No. Mano a Mano did excellent work!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Barkyn

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Pet care subscription

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish?

• Print Design
• Digital Editorial
• Presentations

SOLUTION

How did you find Mano a Mano?

Referral

Why did you select Mano a Mano over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Mano a Mano were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Mano a Mano delivered a mix of graphic design work: digital magazines, print design, packaging, postcards, social media creatives, and presentations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Final production of print or digital assets, delivered to our customers.

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

Very timely delivery. Reviewed until we were pleased with the result.

What was your primary form of communication with Mano a Mano?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Mano a Mano has a fast and proactive iterating, even if it requires several improvements and meetings.

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

Nothing to point out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Metrotrade

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Derivatives Broker

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish?

• Logo
• Branding

SOLUTION

How did you find Mano a Mano?

• Online Search

Why did you select Mano a Mano over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Mano a Mano were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• logo.
• letterhead brand guide

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

No - project started from scratch and we didn't know what we didn't know.

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

• always on time or early.
• very responsive.

What was your primary form of communication with Mano a Mano?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• They were great to work with.
• Would highly recommend for specific needs.

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

not working in wordpress was the drawback.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of AssetFloow

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Artificial Intelligence software to otimize operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Mano a Mano to accomplish?

• Brand development
• Website design

SOLUTION

How did you find Mano a Mano?

Online Search

Why did you select Mano a Mano over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Mano a Mano were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

ManoAMano developed the logo and the colours of our brand, and then applied to a new UI/UX of a Landing page and powerpoint presentation of the company.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our branding generated more trust form customers, because the brand is clean, professional and the information on the website is clear, which also made it easier to explain our products and mission to new potential customers and investors.

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

The team delivered on time, adapting quickly to changes that appeared during the design and implementation phases.

What was your primary form of communication with Mano a Mano?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to learn and output what was the best for our company.

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

Nothing to add.