Significa

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Bion is a Portuguese company working player´s visibility and opportunity. The platform allows players to request for a certified scout during their game (Uber model), staying then with a public profile which is searchable by clubs, agents and other stakeholders. I´m CEO & Co-Founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We´ve hired Significa to develop our solution. Our goals were to build a scalable and reliable solution, based on Web development.

SOLUTION

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

We´ve teamed up with a few vendors, all searched online. Significa was an easy choice as we rapidly felt a huge team spirit, high competences, and experience.

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

We had one kick-off meeting to review scope and define dates. 1st phase was to design our solution, working just with PM and Designers. 2nd phase our focus was development, but always with designers to support. ReactJS for Front-End and Elixir for Back-End

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

A project manager was our main point of contact, working with more 2 designers and 2 developers (front and back-end)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was a new solution launched to the market so is not possible to compare or analyse any type of historic, although, the platform was like we´ve imagined, working without bugs and with an exceptional design. In the first 3 months we had 380 new users which is great.

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

The experience was(is) great, at all dimensions.

• Project management with weekly syncs
• 100% availability to meet in order to solve or brainstorm topics
• A lot of passion and strategy advisory during the project.

It was indeed the game changer. We used tools like slack and notion mostly.

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

Technical expertise and strategy advisory. It was crucial to achieve our goals.

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

Nothing to share.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Frankli, a performance management and engagement software.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Significa?

We decided to redevelop our website as part of a brand refresh we started working on at the beginning of the year.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Significa supported us with the brand refresh by redesigning and redeveloping a new website. All the early designs were in Figma, and they built the website in Storyblok.

What is the team composition?

We worked with four teammates: a designer, a project manager, and two developers.

How did you come to work with Significa?

Another Irish fintech startup recommended them. I spoke with their founder and noticed they had launched a new website. He then put me in contact with Significa.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent a total of €40,000 (approximately $43,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We kicked off the project around June 2023, and our partnership ended in June 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Significa completely redesigned, rebranded, and delivered against the initial scope, which was going to market with a refreshed look. Ultimately, they delivered an exceptional product from a design point of view. The website was intuitive and easy to use; we were happy with the results.

How did Significa perform from a project management standpoint?

They were good on that front. The team kept us to date, and everything was in motion. Overall, we had a good experience with their project management.

We mainly communicated through Slack and weekly check-in meetings. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their approach to design was outstanding. Significa understood what we were looking for and met our expectations.

Moreover, all the developers were great and easy to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we had a good experience. They came highly recommended and were excellent to work with from day one. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I have no problem recommending them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a product manager at Hey Harper, an e-commerce direct-to-consumer brand selling waterproof stainless steel jewelry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Significa?

We wanted to build a new website. We already had a website, but we wanted to build a new one from scratch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Significa has developed a new website for us. Initially, we provided them with analysis and data of our users and consumers, such as their purchases and behavior on the website. We also shared what we thought would be the biggest opportunities in creating a new website.

For the website design, we already had a few brand guidelines, but we didn't have a design system. Therefore, Significa also created a design system for us from scratch. As for the technology stack, Significa has used Figma for the designs, Storyblok as the CMS, and Shopify as the backend e-commerce integration. Significa has already delivered the project, but we're now on a retainer.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 8–9 teammates from Significa.

How did you come to work with Significa?

We found them through a recommendation.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $100,000–$150,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2023, and Significa completed the project in November 2023. However, we've been working with them on a retainer since then.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to our new website, we've reached a 16% increase in conversion rates, which is how we measure revenue in our company. Additionally, our website is more in line with our branding guidelines, and overall, the technologies that we're using are better than before.

How did Significa perform from a project management standpoint?

Significa has delivered on time and on budget. The project manager is very helpful and very good, so he has kept everything in line.

What did you find most impressive about them?

By the end of the project, we decided to start working with a team of designers and developers from Significa on an ongoing basis. Thus, we've also gained the support of a technology team from their company. Overall, our project has been amazing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

All I would ask would be for them not to get more customers so that we can have all their attention.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Keep an open mind and trust the process. Every agency has different processes, and Significa really likes to have a lot of autonomy, so it's important to give them freedom. Moreover, ensure that your goal is clear and that you know the metrics that you'll use to evaluate the project. In our case, our main metric is revenue due to conversion rates. Significa has a lot of ownership of projects, so they'll take care of your project and company and be part of your weekly work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CRO of CometChat

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide SDKs for in-app voice, video, and chat messaging.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Significa to accomplish?

• Website redesign

SOLUTION

How did you find Significa?

CTO selected Significa. I wasn't involved in search or selection.

Why did you select Significa over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Significa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Website design and development - complete overhaul, in order to reposition our product in the market.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Time, budget, quality. Quality was subjective, but the target was to transform our market perception.

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

Project management was great. They kept the project on track, provided regular updates, provided constant visibility into progress against deliverables and budget, were responsive, attentive, and easy to work with, and ultimately delivered the project on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Significa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were great thought partners, which required them to really understand our business and our objectives, which enabled them to push our thinking. Had they just executed on our vision, we would have ended up with an inferior end result. They communicated a better way to capture our vision through creative visual design, and we got a better end result because of it.

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

As in any project we had some small misfires (internal to them it seemed like, eg scoping the project, webflow v storyblok) but they were great actually about addressing issues and proposing ways to resolve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Director of Ocean Tech Hub

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develops environmental impact ocean technology projects and products

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Significa to accomplish?

• Design web app for our service
• Develop web app for our service

SOLUTION

How did you find Significa?

Referral

Why did you select Significa over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Significa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our goal is to create a drone-based solution for efficient fish tracking in coastal waters. This initiative will reduce fuel costs and emissions while increasing safety and competitiveness for fishermen. Additionally, we'll use drones to monitor marine debris and biodiversity for conservation. The success of this solution hinges on processing and displaying collected data for coastal fishermen. 

To achieve this, we required a robust backend platform for data storage and processing, along with a user-friendly front-end interface. This interface will visually present detailed information about detected fish schools and ocean litter on a map, including images, location, time, date, data source, and quantitative data. 

Phase 1 of the development focuses on initiating the development of the Peladrone Service application. The primary goal is to create a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that can display drone-collected data effectively. This phase lays the foundation for the subsequent phases of the project. Key Tasks and Activities: 

1. Define MVP App Architecture: Determine the underlying structure and framework for the Peladrone Service application. 
2. Initiate Backend Development: Create the backend infrastructure for data storage, which will be essential for processing incoming data. 
3. Establish Protocols: Develop protocols and procedures within the Peladrone system to receive and display data efficiently. 
4. Create Initial App Wireframes: Design clickable prototypes of the application, including user login, broad data view, and specific data point view. 
5. Explore Look and Feel: Begin the process of designing the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) to ensure an intuitive and visually appealing application. 
6. Design and Develop Indicative App: Build the indicative app at the MVP stage, primarily as a desktop application. 
7. Preliminary Display of Drone Results: Showcase the preliminary display of drone-collected data using dummy data. 
8. Integrate Real Drone Results: Set up the integration process to receive real drone data using RestAPI. 

• Key Deliverables for Phase 1: 

1. Functional MVP: The primary deliverable for Phase 1 is a fully functional Minimum Viable Product of the Peladrone Service application. This MVP should be a working prototype that demonstrates the core functionality of the app. 
2. User-Friendly Application Interface: Create an intuitive and user-friendly interface that allows end-users, particularly coastal fishermen, to explore and interact with the application seamlessly. 
3. Display of Drone-Collected Data: The application should be capable of displaying drone-collected data on the Peladrone application interface. This data includes information such as images, location, time, date, data source, qualitative and quantitative data, and more. 
4. Dummy Data Proof of Concept: As part of the MVP, provide a proof of concept by displaying drone results using dummy data, giving stakeholders a tangible preview of the app's capabilities. 

Phase 1 serves as a critical starting point, setting the stage for further development in subsequent phases. The successful completion of Phase 1 will be essential for presenting the MVP to investors and securing funding for the project's progression.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the project (Peladrone Service) that demonstrate progress and success include: 

1. Functional MVP: The successful development and deployment of a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the Peladrone Service application. This demonstrates progress in transforming the project from concept to a tangible product. 
2. User Interface: The creation of a user-friendly application interface that allows coastal fishermen and other end users to interact with the app seamlessly. Positive user feedback and ease of use indicate success in user interface design. 
3. Data Display: The capability to display drone-collected data effectively on the application interface, showcasing details such as images, location, time, date, data source, qualitative, and quantitative data. This demonstrates the core functionality of the app. 
4. Proof of Concept: The presentation of a proof of concept with the preliminary display of drone results using dummy data. This serves as a tangible preview of the app's capabilities and validates its feasibility. 
5. Integration with Real Drone Data: The successful integration of real drone data RestAPI, validating the app's ability to process and display actual drone-collected data. 
6. Adherence to Budget: Staying within the allocated budget demonstrating effective cost management and resource allocation.

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

Significa's project management was highly commendable throughout the whole process. Significa consistently delivered project milestones on time, demonstrating their commitment to meeting deadlines and keeping the project on track. This punctuality was crucial for our project's progress. 

The team was exceptionally responsive to our needs and inquiries. They maintained open lines of communication and promptly addressed any questions or concerns that arose during the development process. We also felt that Significa's team went above and beyond to assist us in understanding the development process and navigating any complexities. 

Their proactive approach to problem-solving and their willingness to provide guidance contributed to a smoother project experience. They maintained transparency in their communication regarding the project's progress and development. They kept us well-informed about the status of tasks, challenges encountered, and potential solutions, fostering trust and collaboration. 

The final product (app) met all of our needs and more. The team exhibited creativity in their work, which was evident in the design and user interface of the Peladrone Service application. Their creative input added value to the project and enhanced the overall user experience. 

Overall, Significa's project management was efficient and professional. Their ability to consistently deliver on time, coupled with their responsiveness and transparency, ensured that our project progressed smoothly. Their helpfulness, creativity, and willingness to accommodate our needs contributed to the success of Phase 1 of the Peladrone Project. We look forward to continued collaboration with Significa in the future phases of our project.

What was your primary form of communication with Significa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive and unique about Significa was their exceptional ability to combine creativity with technical expertise. They not only delivered a functional and efficient Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the Peladrone Project but also infused it with an engaging and user-friendly design. 

Their commitment to open and transparent communication, quick responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile to address our needs stood out as remarkable qualities. Significa's seamless integration of creativity, professionalism, and technical prowess made them a standout partner in our project.

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

None that we can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at allO Technology Gmbh

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

An all-in-one restaurant app: POS, Takeaway, Reservations, ScanToOrder, Webshop and much more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Significa to accomplish?

• Overall Branding
• Website Design
• In App Designs

SOLUTION

How did you find Significa?

• Online Search

Why did you select Significa over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Significa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Summary of Key Deliverables:

• Brand Strategy and Identity Development: Conduct a thorough brand analysis and market research to understand the target audience, competitors, and industry trends. Develop a comprehensive brand strategy that aligns with allO's vision, mission, and values. Create a unique brand identity, including logo design, color palette, typography, and brand guidelines.
• Visual Assets: Design a captivating and versatile logo that reflects the essence of allO's brand. Develop a cohesive visual language that extends to all brand collateral, including business cards, letterheads, and email signatures. Design branded templates for presentations, documents, and social media graphics.
• Brand Messaging: Craft a compelling brand message and tagline that resonates with the target audience. Develop consistent and engaging brand messaging guidelines for all communication channels.
• Website Design and Development: Create a user-friendly and visually appealing website that reflects the new brand identity. Ensure the website is responsive and optimized for various devices and browsers. Integrate the brand messaging, visual elements, and call-to-action buttons to enhance the user experience.
• Packaging and Merchandise: Design innovative and attractive packaging for allO's products (if applicable). Develop branded merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, and stickers, to promote the brand.
• Marketing Collateral: Create marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and posters, to promote allO's products or services.
• Social Media Branding: Design branded social media profiles and cover images across various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). Create branded templates for social media posts to maintain consistency.

Brand Launch Campaign:

• Brand Guidelines: Compile all branding elements and guidelines into a detailed brand style guide for internal and external use. Ensure the style guide includes rules for logo usage, color schemes, typography, and brand voice.
• Collaboration and Revisions: Engage in regular collaboration and feedback sessions with allO's team to incorporate their input into the branding process. Allow for reasonable revisions and adjustments based on feedback and insights.
• Ongoing Deliverables: Provide all Figma files, high-resolution images, and vector graphics related to the specific task.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Revenue tripled.

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

Through effective communication and interpersonal finesse, they cultivated a harmonious and collaborative work environment, fostering creativity and productivity. They demonstrated astute problem-solving skills, efficiently tackling challenges as they arise, and proactively identifying potential roadblocks.

They exhibited a keen eye for detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective, ensuring that project milestones were met without compromising the overarching vision. Highly organized and adept at time management, they skillfully juggle multiple priorities, adhering to deadlines and budgets.

Additionally, they exhibit adaptability, swiftly adjusting strategies when necessary to accommodate changing circumstances. With a firm grasp on project methodologies and industry best practices, a good project manager provides guidance and expertise to their team, nurturing their professional growth and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

In summary, a good project manager embodies a blend of strategic thinking, interpersonal prowess, and technical acumen, serving as the linchpin of successful project execution.

What was your primary form of communication with Significa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The design talent was incredible.

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

More effective communication attention to details at times. Also, meeting strict deadlines under a time crunch.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of U.DREAM

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We teach people how to use their potencial to transform their community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Significa to accomplish?

• Show a different side of us, focused on professionalism and confidence.
• Increase donations.

SOLUTION

How did you find Significa?

Referral

Why did you select Significa over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Significa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The goal was to simplify our communication. We have 3 business areas and it was important that this was clear to those who visit us. In addition, the issue of donations was equally important, we asked them to create a simple and reliable system for this purpose. Finally, we wanted our site to look serious and professional, capable of attracting donations and business services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The web design shows that the main objectives were quite long. But the most important thing is the constant support after delivery. You continue to feel a strong following from them.

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

Yes, deliveries were always made on the agreed dates.

What was your primary form of communication with Significa?

Virtual Meeting

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

The most special thing was to feel that the team lived the project as if it were their own. I felt that they were fighting for the success of my organization as if they were part of it.

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

Nothing significant.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Zoko.io . We are a YCombinator backed company that is making it easy for ecommerce companies to do their sales, marketing and customer support on WhatsApp.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Significa?

We wanted to redo our entire dashboard to give our customers a better experience and also develop a design system that will allow us to iterate the product fast

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found them on Dribble and reviewed their work and spoke to the founder and lead designer.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The team first worked with us for a month to flesh out all the deatils of the product, made low fidelity screens, our design preferences, customer profile etc . and then designed the design system for the next month and ultimately made the high def screens and animations to bring them to life

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

• CEO
• Lead Designer
• Designer
• Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The design system has become the foundation of everything we have done since then. We grew from 200 to over 1000 businesses and we consistently get appreciation from customers for the ease of use of the product.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was great as evidenced by the quality of the output. Dedicated project management, lead designer directly working with us, the CEO checking in directly with me every week etc was all super effective.

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

The hardcore specialist ability in design. .There are a lot of folks who will churn out good looking design that actually wont work in the wild. But its when working with talent like Andre, that you relaize what good work really is. For example, they would predict issues that we will have if we went a certain way or choose a specific option and it would turn out to be true months later.

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

Maybe have less holidays in Portugal? lol. Every startup wants speed. But after a year, we realize that it was time well spend really thinking and going deep and detailed at that time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of an art app development firm.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develops art related apps

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Significa to accomplish?

To create a great looking mobile app based on an original idea

SOLUTION

How did you find Significa?

Referral

Why did you select Significa over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Significa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Significa were commissioned to develop a mobile application based on a new and original idea incorporating a number of specific requirements, such as the ability to upload images and videos, an in-app clock, the need for access codes and the need for a CMS to manage detailed infromation. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All of the main objectives were reached. 

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

All changes and improvements required during the development process were discussed, analysed and prioritised. 

What was your primary form of communication with Significa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They had very high standards in terms of design and UX and were very focused on delivering the product.

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

They could have been more open about their lack of development capacity. There were times were production stalled for significant periods of time whilst developers worked on other projects. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of SlashID

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Identity and Access Management

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Significa to accomplish?

• Design our website and dashboard

SOLUTION

How did you find Significa?

• Referral

Why did you select Significa over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Significa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Significa built our website and our customer dashboard.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• On time delivery of the project
• Customization of the dashboard and website based on customer feedback

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

yes

What was your primary form of communication with Significa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have a great ability to collaborate and understand user needs

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

No