Origami Studios

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Project Manager at a leading ERP development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Origami to customize our app. The app was lacking several essential features and it needed a visual overhaul. The performance wasn’t optimal either. On top of everything, there were many bugs that needed to be resolved. So we hired Origami Studios for the project.

SOLUTION

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

The vendor was referred to us by our tech consultant who has been into this area for 15 years now.

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

We needed to customize the app entirely: so they first designed a few UX concepts, after one was finalized, their team started working on the app itself. They implemented the new design, improved its performance, and integrated other important features we needed.

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

Their entire team was working with us: it included mobile app developers, head of technology, project manager and dev-ops engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are yet to deploy the new app. But we have tested it with beta users, and the feedback we have received is wonderful so far. The app is 40% faster and delivers a very good user experience all round. The new design is simple, elegant, and intuitive. We like the new app a lot more than the old one.

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

We relied on emails and slack for communication. As long as timelines are concerned, they consistently adhered to the set timelines and sent us regular updates about the project.

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

Their modus operandi and expertise with app customization is second to none. Their team’s approach was strategic and systematic. They regularly shared updates and were always happy to explain anything that was quite ambiguous.

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

Their team is experienced and professional.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CTO of a digital agency offering everything from marketing to branding.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

One of our clients wanted to build an app for their brand. Because we didn’t have enough resources, we onboarded Origami Studios team for help.

SOLUTION

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

We had worked with them previously and thus knew they could create this app for us.

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

They took care of every phase in the project - from UI design to development and everything in between.

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

A team of mobile app developers, UI/UX designers, copywriters, and a project manager worked with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app they developed is very innovative. The animations they have used, the overall user experience, and its performance - it’s all really impressive.

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

We used tools like JIRA, Slack, Basecamp, and emails for communication and project management. Their team was good at managing timelines, they adhered to the proposed plan and delivered the app on time.

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

They are consistent with their commitment. If they said you would deliver something at a certain time, they do it anyway. Their friendliness, professionalism, and industry experience are a few things that set them apart from others.

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a professional company serving clients from across the globe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Origami Studios to develop a mobile application based on Flutter for one of our child companies.

SOLUTION

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

We were especially impressed by Origami Studios portfolio and thus set up a call with their team. After a week full of research about their company, and talking with several other agencies, we finally onboarded Origami Studios as we thought they were the right technology partner for us.

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

Their team helped us plan out our app, build a strategy, design its UI, and finally developed it from the ground up.

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

We were in touch with the project manager and the CEO. They took care of everything for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have been a very reliable partner from the very beginning. Their team is efficient, easy to work with, and very friendly. The app they have developed works just fine. It is well designed and loads seamlessly across different devices.

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

They were great at managing communication throughout the time we worked together. We used Slack and Basecamp software for staying ahead of tasks.

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

Origami Studios has a tight-knit team of creatives that can deliver amazing products. They knew how the platform worked and turned around the most intricate tasks sophisticatedly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Project Manager at a peer-to-peer learning platform for students, parents, and teachers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to customize our application and thus needed an efficient team to handle changes. The main goals were:

• Simplifying UX
• Maximizing conversions
• Optimizing performance

SOLUTION

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

We selected this vendor as they had extensive experience working with Mobile apps. We liked their previous work and the apps they have built so far. Plus, their approach was professional and straightforward.

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

They helped us customize the app’s UI, and performance. Their team worked on the backend, improved overall UX, and polished it from in and out.

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

We worked with their team of mobile app developers, designers, and UX copywriters.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our app now performs 40% faster and is visually engaging. They improved the overall UX to a great extent. We’re very happy with how it performs now and quite satisfied with its new layout.

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

The project was managed through JIRA. They had a good command of English and were very proactive in terms of replies and overall communication. They adhered to the timelines and managed to deliver the project sooner than they had estimated.

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

Their team is very efficient and productive. They completed this project much sooner than we had expected. Their modus operandi is tried and tested. They have reliable resources and are very supportive in nature.

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

Nothing in general.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CFO of a IT engineering firm helping clients from across the globe meet their software and hardware needs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to build a Flutter app from scratch. The aim was to ensure the app was fast, easy to use, and high-performing. We hired Origami Studios to develop an app that would run both on android and iOS platforms.

SOLUTION

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

We saw their profile on LinkedIn and contacted them. After our initial call, they sent us a project proposal. We reviewed their previous work, talked with a few of their past clients - they had a good experience working with Origami - so we hired them.

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

We wanted an app as simple as possible. First they generated an idea for our app, did competitive market research, also they discussed the features for the app. Furthermore, speed and performance were also our priority. With their strategy they helped us develop the app from scratch.

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

A team of Flutter app developers, UX designers, a team lead, and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, all of them were very creative. A big thanks to Origami Studios for doing such an amazing job. After the launch of the app on iOS we recorded 2000 downloads in the first week only. We would love to work with Origami Studios again.

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

Origami Studios developed and designed such an amazing app. They looked after the coding, designing, adding mandatory features and application management. We used to discuss everything regarding the project at zoom meetings once a week . All of them did their work on-time. They were well experienced and skilled.

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

Their creativity and efforts. All of them were skilled. The most impressive thing about them was their time management skills. They organized the project such that we were able to complete it before the final deadline. Last but not least, they had High Level Technical Proficiency.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Operations Manager at a publishing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Origami Studios was hired to develop our React Native app from scratch. Our primary objective was to keep the interface minimal yet interactive. The app would help us reach more people and maximize our reach.

SOLUTION

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

We shortlisted several agencies based on their client references and industry experience. Origami Studios stood out as they had a team of professional app developers, UX designers, and creatives who could build the app from scratch. They also assured the project will be completed in its entirety in less than 90 days.

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

The app development was distributed in phases. In the first phase, their team worked on design concepts, they created prototypes, user interfaces, and wireframes of the app. This was followed by the development phase and finally when the app was ready, their QA team came in to test its functionalities and features.

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

We worked with two app developers, UI/UX strategists, QA engineers, and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was great working with Origami Studios.The team members were cooperative and skilled.We are really happy with their determination and ability to draw inspiration from the finest apps in our industry. The app is functioning well and is ready to be deployed on various app marketplaces. We’re satisfied with their work and look forward to working with them on the project.

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

Their team was meticulous. We set up meetings twice a week wherein they shared important updates about the project. Our team reviewed their work and they worked on the recommended changes alongside. They have been very consistent with the communication and timelines. Their team was always accessible whenever we needed and the timelines were adhered to as well.

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

What we found the most unique and impressive about Origami Studios was their dedication. They took on this project as if it was their own. That’s not all, they’ve had the best pricing for the project - when compared to other quotes we received. Last but not the least, their team handled the feedback patiently.

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

NO. Everything was as perfect as we had expected.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at Nasdaq, a financial services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Origami Studios?

We needed help with developing custom software for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Origami has designed the wireframes and built the front- and backend of our web application. We had already created a few modules, but they did a good part of the application. In terms of technology, we've used PHP and Adobe XD.

Regarding functionalities, the app displays the latest data from stock exchanges and the backend service exchanges data between stock exchanges and our servers.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 3–5 people from their team, including developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Origami Studios?

They reached out to us via email. We reviewed the application, gave them a one-month trial, and hired them.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $50,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Origami in November 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re still working on the app, so there aren’t any metrics that I could share. I can say that the project is going well, and I’m satisfied with the work so far — they’ve met our expectations.

How did Origami Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve adhered to the timelines we assigned to them. In terms of communication, we mostly use phone calls and emails.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is always available and friendly and is always there when we need something done. Also, their prices are reasonable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should create roadmaps and KPIs before starting a project; doing so will help them execute better.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

They should have well mapped-out features — If the scope is clear, that will help.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical team lead at Dominos, a pizza company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Origami Studios?

We needed help with the UI/UX design of our mobile and wanted to revamp a couple of modules.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They did the UI/UX design of our mobile app.

What is the team composition?

We worked with five people, including the CEO who was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Origami Studios?

We interviewed several agencies, and we decided that they were the best fit for this project.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from December 2021–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their work was good, and I’m satisfied with the UI/UX design of our app.

How did Origami Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

They consistently met deadlines. We used our in-house tools to track tasks, and we communicated with them through email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of their work definitely made them stand out from other providers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be nice if they improved on their project management capabilities — it will help them become a better agency.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clearly define the scope of work and you’ll be good to go.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm serving as Head of Digital Platform (Senior Manager) at Master Group of Industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our goal was to develop a mobile digital platform (apps and backend) for our affiliates where they can promote company’s products and earn different rewards. We hired Origami Studios as preferred vendor to develop the entire solution for our organization.

SOLUTION

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

We called up open bidding for the project requirements. Almost 12 companies participated in the bidding process. We hired Origami Studios based on their professionalism, business acumen, solution development approach, prior experience and price.

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

The project scope includes development of Android & iOS app with associated backend and integration with ePOS. Our affiliates can download this app to register and promote our products to earn certain affiliate commission. The key deliverables included fully functional apps with management dashboard.

The entire journey started with use case mapping leading to wireframes, prototypes, UI design, development, deployment and training our staff members. The applications are developed using Flutter, Node Js, MongoDB and hosted on Cloud.

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

We were assigned a team of 7 people lead by a Project Manager. Rest of the team members included mobile and developers with assistance from QA resources.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have fully functional digital platform that is being opted by our affiliates. The application is user friendly, efficient and serves our business objectives without any major issues.

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

They introduced Jira as the project management tool and most of the communication was done through Skype and Zoom sessions. We had a clear roadmap to track progress and provide feedback.

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

We were really impressed with their solution solving approach, flexibility, and quality work. They worked as part of our team and we never felt as if we are working with a service provider company.

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

Not as such. We are still working with them on several projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Technical lead of a leading gas manufacturer having over 4 factories across the nation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Origami Studios for creating a website based on Node.js. After consulting a few experts, we had figured Node.js will be an ideal framework for our requirements. Our main goal was to develop a dynamic website based on Node.js that’s both mobile-friendly and intuitive.

SOLUTION

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

We were in touch with a lot of development agencies. Among them, we found Origami’s team was sincere and dedicated. They were good at communication and worked in the same timezone as us. So after careful consideration, we hired Origami Studios.

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

They scoped out the requirements, mapped important features, designed concepts, and developed the website from scratch. As for the technology, Node.js was used for development. They handled every phase meticulously and ensured the project was heading in the right direction. Key project steps: - Discovery - Research - Design - Development - Testing - Deployment

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

A team of Node.js developers worked on our project. They were friendly, technically sound, and very supportive. We had a great time working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Generally speaking, the website they developed works like a charm. It’s responsive, fast, easy to use, and aesthetically pleasing. They also created a custom admin dashboard so we can make changes on the go without needing their help.

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

JIRA was used for tracking the project. The communication happened over emails and direct calls. Their team was proactive and always responded to our calls/emails. The deadlines were also respected.

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

Origami studios team is talented and agile. They delivered the MVP in less than a month. And the full-fledged website was developed in 60 days once the design was approved. They never failed to bring in amazing ideas to the table and guided us whenever needed.

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

Nothing that we can complain about. They have been very nice and helpful.