Pixelmate

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a system architect and co-founder of WODMADE s.r.o. which provides personalized training plans for functional fitness through mobile app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Pixelmate to develop for us our first mobile app. Key feature of the app is to provide to an athlete / user personalized and in time dynamic training program based on athlete's fitness level and other parameters entered by the user.

SOLUTION

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

We were searching for a vendor located in the Czech Republic to be able to meet with the development team personally. We had few candidates. We called them first and after this call we were right away sure that was the right partner for us. It the first meeting they brought alredy ideas how to make project alive and we saw there their passion in what they are doing. At the first meeting they helped us to bring our project to the next level.

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

Project was to develop a fitness app and its cloud administration interface by which we are able to provide customized training plans to users based on his fitness level. App uses Apple Pay for monthly subscriptions. In the App user can watch videos of movements and excercises to better undestand the training session.

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

We communicated with the project manager who led complete projet team and whole development process plus we communicated with frontend and backend developers, testing team though online ticket system to manage our requests for changes and bug reporting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Having Pixelmate as our partner allowed us to bring our project and service to customers in time and without exceeding our target budget. With development fully cared by Pixelmate we are able to focus on marketing and fitness content for the app itself.

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

Project manager managed team consist of frontend, backend developers and testing. We had bi-weekly team call meeting to discuss and solve complex topic how app and its system should eventually works in order the app provides right traning plan for user. We communicated also through Trello online ticket system to report bugs and manage new request and changes.

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

Pixelmate in our eyes has valuable experience and wide understanding of digital product dynamics in different industries and fields. They are not just excell in software development, but also in business models of digital product and needed marketing to support product. They focus to provide moderd and state of the art design af app and user interface.

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

We dont see any. As we develop the app during first Covid shutdowns the situation was challeging by itselve thou we devlier all in time and launch of our service happened as planned.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of business company - FinTech/e-commerce oriented.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We have hired this company for design and development of our brand new product.

SOLUTION

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

We wanted the best one ni this field in our market, and the Pixelmate has one of the best. After the first research and the first contact with owner Matyas we realized that he is the right choice for us.

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

Our cooperation started with primary presentation of our vision when we have experienced with strong help and enthusiastic energy from Pixelmate, followed by making of percized technical specification. Next steps were followed by countless personal and video meetings. WE communicated with our project manager and with the owner himself as well on daily bases. We have communicate with Trello and via google tools.

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

Frontend/backend, managers and owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Every time from the very first time, we had received all outcomes that was agreed right on time. All of our requests were addressed without delay.

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

The Pixelmate is founded by young, smart and creative man, with deep knowledge and experience in all IT fields. By the time of our cooperation, we all became friends, with a high level of professionalism.

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

This is about the high level of professionalism , creativity and enthusiasm of the owner and his team.

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

Have no idea.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of Parking Maniacs. Parking Maniacs is a gamified mobile platform for sharing information about free parking lots in real time.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

UX/UI design.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a platform that would utilize people's mobile phones as smart sensors in a vast city network. People and drivers should share valuable information about free parking lots in real time and earn money with feeding the collaborating network.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found good references on the internet.

Describe the project in detail.

Parking Maniacs is a parking navigation app based on a strong community and built like a game. Your earn money by providing real-time information about free parking spots around you. As a driver you can swap your place for another car or be navigated to your fellow driver who will leave his/her spot to you. A game in which you contribute real value to your community/city by navigating cars to the optimal parking spot, while saving fuel, lessening traffic jam and decreasing CO2 emissions.

The process is simple: As a driver leaving his spot you let us know where you go (like google window). Then you are transferred to your preferred navigation and ParkingManiacs platform will do the rest. It will tell the driver at the right time where the nearest parking spot is and how much time it's going to take to walk to the final destination.

We have got enough players to play together: leaving drivers, coming drivers, small business vans looking for spots to unload, lorry drivers on motorways looking desperately for places to do their routine breaks.

Using our neuron network and artificial intelligence, we are able to recognize the free space with just a point of your mobile. A successful match means extra cash for the giver and extra points for saved oxygen for both giver and taker.

What was the team composition?

Project manager, functional application designer, two mobile developers for iOS and Android and one back-end developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Revenue for it's users, more oxygen to cities and a lot of fun on a gaming platform that is an information network in the same time.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Great.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I got to know Matyáš Mandík and his team in Pixelmate in Autumn 2019. I have already dismissed two design studios from my project and knew that I had the last chance to find a team that would help me finish the project. After our initial workshop, it was clear I was working with extraordinary designers.

With great creativity they unified the practical approach needed for a mobile app with the challenges of playful gamified design. Of all four sketches they presented every one of them brought an unique perspective. Pixelmate creates artistic design with great practicality.

The greatest pleasure was to present the design to other stakeholders on the project because, I simply did not need to explain anything. And that's the greatest achievement of application design. I will be glad to have them on board again.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think not.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are here to help our clients have more successful campaigns. We have been in advertising for more than 20 years, and we’re constantly learning, inviting new possibilities and following new trends. We believe that the past is experience, the future opportunity. Among others I was designated to coordinate new web project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

We hired Pixelmate for creating whole design and coding of new company pages.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to build modern as well as long-lasting company web presentation.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We like to co-operate with young and successful people and we knew about previous work of Pixelmate, the decision was not difficult for us.

Describe the project in detail.

We had few initial meetings about our expectations and then almost everything was discussed very flexible way through e-mail, phone or video conference.

What was the team composition?

Project manager/coordinator, designer, coder.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since our new website was launched we can proudly guide our partners and clients to have a look there and learn about what we do.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We used all accessible tools to communicate effectively. The best combination that worked for us very well was phone, e-mail and Google Drive to share all the necessary stuff.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were pleased by the way Pixelmate coped with our requests as per quickness and elegance.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything can always be done faster, but we prefer quality over speed, so there is nothing to complain about.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a sales manager at a B2B company in the sports industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

We hired them to create an e-commerce site and improve our ERP platform.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to build a successful e-shop suitable for the Czech market. We wanted to simplify order processing and become more visible online.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected Pixelmate out of three companies because of their approach.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Pixelmate created an e-shop that is easy to use and looks good. They improved our ERP system and integrated it with our accounting software.

What was the team composition?

We spoke with Pixelmate’s owners and project manager, who delegated the work to their team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We used to spend a lot of time on order emails, which were often incorrect. Now, the speed of our logistics and product presentation has improved significantly.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Pixelmate used Trello for communication, which made it easy to communicate and control every detail.  

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I love their energy. The Pixelmate team is so young and progressive. It was nice to see how they’d grown in the year we worked together.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Due to their growth, we sometimes had trouble meeting with the owners. But at the end of the day, we always caught up.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner and general manager of a real estate and financial services office.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

I hired them to build a complex and modern website focused on online marketing.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal was to impress high-class clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I compared several vendors based on their reviews, recommendations, portfolios, and asking prices. I asked several vendors for their ideas on how to solve my project. Pixelmate was the right fit.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They conducted a detailed analysis of the situation. Then they prepared a graphic proposal for the website. The next step was copywriting. They inserted texts into prepared boxes and created photo and infographics. They also did SEO, wrote blogs, and tested functionality and responsive design for quite a long time.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, an account manager who handled communication, a few programmers, graphic designers, and testers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

They successfully delivered the site as we specified. It’s proven to be a useful tool for us.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They met all our deadlines. Our communication was smooth and easy. We mainly used emails and personal meetings.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They provide expertise in modern solutions.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I’m completely satisfied.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the business architect at Patria Finance, an investment brokerage firm in the Czech Republic.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

We engaged Pixelmate to help us introduce an investment robo-advisory app to the market. We need help translating our wireframes into a functional screen design, developing the mobile app for iOS and Android devices, and improving the apps’ UX.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a clean, simple, and user-friendly web and mobile application that would attract a new target audience: retail clients with minimal investment experience. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We launched am RFP process for mobile app developers and came with a multi-criteria decision matrix. We invited each company to fill out a questionnaire and then present their work, team, and price parameters. We narrowed the selection to two finalists; after internal voting, we chose Pixelmate. 

Their outstanding pitch came with an excellent price, an impressive team structure, and top-notch references. Pixelmate came across as a group of dedicated professionals with enthusiasm, flexibility, and fresh ideas. The team also demonstrated an organized and professional approach to potential clients.

Describe the project in detail.

We first started with a series of investment crash-course meetings where we introduced Pixelmate to investing and robo-advisors. We described our goals and objectives in more detail, focusing on client segments, turnover, and related areas. We then presented Pixelmate with fleshed-out wireframes for both the web and mobile applications and their user flow. 

The team prepared the logo, look, and feel of the new app. After being presented with several options, we chose one to go with. Pixelmate then designed the screens for the web and mobile apps through three iteration rounds. After that, the team coded the look for all the web screens and built the mobile app completely—including its screens and logic. They also advised us on ways to improve the UX, user flow, and screen composition when needed

What was the team composition?

An account manager serves as our main point of contact. We also work with a project manager and a chief development coordinator who leads a few frontend developers for mobile and web applications. 
 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is not yet complete. However, Pixelmate has delivered a pilot app that regularly receives praise from audiences for its clean and straightforward design. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Pixelmate’s efficiency and professionalism are hallmarks of their work. We have lean and transparent communication with their team; both the project manager and CEO are only a phone call away if an unusual issue ever arises. We track tasks in Trello, and a status call takes place every week to review progress, needs, and open questions and to plan next week’s assignments. They record meeting minutes and send them out immediately after each status call.

Any deadlines missed come from our side. Pixelmate provides gentle reminders about any deliverables our team needs to produce; in some cases, they are willing to take on more work to keep the project moving.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Pixelmate is a young yet highly professional company that offers a high level of technical expertise. Their team is collaborative, willing to listen, and enjoyable to work with. They add value by thinking not only as software developers but also as business users when building our app and advising on the UX. Anyone looking for an open-minded and organized vendor with startup-like enthusiasm and efficient project mechanisms should look no further than Pixelmate.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I sometimes prefer more phone communication over using Trello to assign tasks. However, Trello provides greater transparency for the overall team, and at the end of the day, that’s more important to me.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a running application called C'MON Run.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Pixelmate?

As a professional runner, I wanted to create an application for other runners that would stand out in the market.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, I presented my idea and Pixelmate made subsequent recommendations for the app’s various components. They built the solution for iOS and Android over five months. Although the partnership ended after the initial build, I expect to work them again on marketing and the app’s second version.

What is the team composition?

I worked with the co-owner, a project manager, and a team of IT specialists.

How did you come to work with Pixelmate?

I did a Google search and met with 5–6 app development vendors. I hired Pixelmate because their technical and marketing skills distinguished the team.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent $16,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2017 and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m happy with their work. Users are satisfied with the simple and helpful application.

How did Pixelmate perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication was difficult early on, but Pixelmate found a way to explain the process using accessible language. The project manager was helpful, providing options—as well as their pros and cons—at each stage.  They were mostly responsive via email. We also used Trello, Skype, phone calls, and video calls to coordinate the partnership.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Pixelmate delivered on every request and desirable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Pixelmate did everything to give their best effort. However, the younger team would benefit from more managerial resources and skills. That would improve the customer experience and help the company grow.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Exovikendy, a tour operator company headquartered in Czechia. We serve clients in both Czechia and Slovakia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

We hired Pixelmate to design and build our new website, including the e-shop and admin interface. 

What were your goals for this project? 

We needed our website to go live soon but wanted to avoid compromising the UX quality and legal compliance. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for web designers in Czechia and compiled a list of about eight vendors. In the end, we selected Pixelmate due to their professionalism and ability to offer a comprehensive solution. There were also interested in a prospective long-term collaboration to do web design and online marketing. 

Describe the project in detail. 

We had a series of kick-off meetings and conference calls to discuss the site build. After agreeing on the technical specifications and deadlines, Pixelmate’s team provided the initial design, which suited our needs. We worked with them to develop the design further and implemented additional requirements. They then delivered a new website with an e-shop component and admin interface. 

What was the team composition? 

They've provided a project manager who serves as our main point of contact, but there’s also a team representative who deals with any technical issues. We’ve met the whole team in person and have held several conference calls with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website is live, but we haven’t promoted it publicly yet, so there hasn’t been a lot of anticipated traffic. Regardless, we’ve received absolutely positive feedback so far. During the development, we gave continuous feedback, which Pixelmate implemented immediately.  

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? 

The project manager has been easy to communicate with. He provides us with updates, answers our inquiries, and passes our requests on to the appropriate team member. We use Trello to handle any technical issues and hold conference calls when necessary. They’ve always been capable of responding very quickly. 

What did you find most impressive about this company? 

We’re most impressed by their commitment to the work. Progress has been fast right from to start, and they’ve found solutions to numerous technical challenges throughout. 

Are there any areas for improvement? 

No, not that I can see. We’ve been more than satisfied with Pixelmate’s overall cooperation and performance. They’ve provided high-quality service, and the results have met our expectations to the fullest extent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of Navigames S.R.O, a company that develops software and smart content.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Pixelmate?

We hired them to create a multi-platform phone app which will allow users to play GPS quests. These quests may contain multimedia such as audio, video, and pictures. As players walk in the real world, the application interacts with them.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had a few candidates but preferred Pixelmate for their flexibility and quality.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The app is written in React Native, allowing us to develop for iOS and Android platforms in a single cycle. It displays users in a customized form of Google Maps as well as graphics above that.

What was the team composition?

We were able to contact a few of their available team members during the whole development process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Having Pixelmate involved allows us to concentrate on the business and its requirements more effectively.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Prior to development, we agreed on tech specifications for the projects. After that, all management was done through Trello, which helps us easily track the status of bugs and requirements.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Pixelmate is responsible, flexible, up-to-date, and capable of easily adapting to new technologies.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Pixelmate is growing very fast, and sometimes, their staff changed in the middle of the project. However, this was also due to the length of our collaboration.