Studio1642

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a program manager of The Red Gate Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Government contractor 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• Rebuild redgategrp.com on Webflow in time for the company's 20 year anniversary, replacing a dated site with a positioning led platform aimed at contracting officers, teaming partners, and mission owners.
• Turn the site into a working business tool: contract vehicles, capability codes, and past performance easy to find, plus a CMS the internal team can update without calling a developer.
• Make recruiting a first class path on the site, with every careers touchpoint routing cleanly to the live job portal.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

webflow

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Studio1642 was engaged to design and build our new corporate website on Webflow, working from a written scope document and detailed page specifications we provided. The engagement ran in defined phases, from a discovery and kickoff phase through design, build, review, and launch. Key deliverables included the complete design and build of the full site: a home page, company and leadership pages, an approach and services section, a contract vehicles page, a solutions section, a news section, a careers page, and a contact page. They implemented the news section on Webflow CMS so our internal staff can publish and manage content without a developer, and integrated the careers page with our external applicant tracking system. They migrated content from our legacy platform, built each page to the specifications we supplied, and incorporated revisions from our internal review cycles, including a mid-project restructuring of one core section of the site. At launch they handled the technical cutover: connecting our domain, provisioning SSL, and transitioning us off the legacy platform entirely. They also supported handoff to our internal team, including CMS walkthroughs and documentation, so that content ownership moved in house after go live. The finished product was a fully owned, self-managed site that replaced a vendor-dependent legacy platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The clearest measure was speed to launch. The site went from kickoff to a completed build in roughly two months, and every project milestone along the way was met on schedule. The launch date itself moved only for reasons on our side, an internal review and clearance process, never because of the vendor. The second measure was the transfer of ownership. Before this project, every content change on our site went through an outside vendor. Today our internal team publishes and manages content independently through the CMS Studio1642 built, which was a core success criterion for the engagement. The handoff was completed shortly after launch and our staff have been operating the site without developer support since. Finally, the site passed a demanding internal gauntlet. The finished product was reviewed against documented requirements by our executive team and tested with both candidate and customer audiences before launch, and it was approved for go live without rework of the underlying build. For a firm in a compliance-sensitive industry, getting from proposal to a fully approved public launch in a single quarter was the outcome that mattered most.

Full link audit closed with zero dead links across navbar, footer, and body. Every call to action resolves to a live destination.

Content updates that previously required a developer now take minutes. The client team manages news, blog, and author records directly through the CMS, supported by a narrated video guide covering 8 editing workflows.

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

Project management was one of the strongest parts of the engagement. They set up a clear phase structure before work began, put their answers to our questions about phasing and timeline in writing, and then delivered against that structure without slippage. Every milestone on their side was met on time. The only schedule movement in the entire project came from our own internal review and clearance process, and they absorbed those pauses without losing momentum. Responsiveness was exceptional from the first interaction, when they returned a complete proposal the same day as our introductory call, and it never dropped off. We had direct access to their Design Director throughout, questions were answered quickly and in plain language, and revisions came back fast. When I was traveling mid-project, they kept working and proactively flagged the open items that needed my attention, so nothing sat waiting on a status meeting. They were equally good under change. We restructured a core section of the site partway through the build, and they incorporated it cleanly without renegotiation or delay. They built precisely to the page specifications we provided, tracked open items transparently through launch, and ran the final cutover smoothly. I never had to chase them for anything, which for a project on an accelerated timeline is the highest compliment I can give a vendor.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

Virtual Meeting

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

Two things stood out. The first was their speed without shortcuts. They returned a complete, thoughtfully scoped proposal the same day as our first call, and that pace held for the entire project. Revisions came back quickly, questions were answered the day they were asked, and the build itself finished in about two months. Plenty of vendors are fast at the start and slow by the middle. Studio1642 was fast the whole way through. The second, and the one I found most unique, was how well they handled substance. We are a federal services firm in a compliance-sensitive industry, and our source material was dense with terminology that most designers would either copy verbatim or strip out entirely. Studio1642 did neither. They asked sharp questions, worked carefully from the materials we gave them, respected the constraints on what could and could not appear publicly, and translated all of it into a clean, modern site that still gets the substance right. The finished pages read like they were built by people who understood the business, not just the brief. I would also note the value of working with a small senior team. Our primary contact was their Design Director from the first call to launch, so nothing was lost in handoffs and every conversation happened with someone who could make decisions

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

Nothing significant. Any open items at launch were minor, clearly documented, and closed out quickly. I would work with them again without hesitation and have already recommended them internally.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Website Design & Development of Reshape Automation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Reshape enables manufacturers and supply chain companies to improve the operational efficiency of their factories and warehouses by helping them find and deploy industrial automation with transparent ROI, informed by higher visibility into their processes and operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• Reshape needed to launch their site in record time, without compromising in quality.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A new company website on Webflow, including graphic design and dynamic visual assets across several pages: home page, product pages, domain-specific pages embedding our web application, about pages, etc. We looked at several providers to build the new company website after raising our seed round.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were able to design and build our website in 5 weeks. We did several fast iterations on content and design, and they came back with new results that converged closer to our goals every time.

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

Project management was predictable and timely. We created a Slack channel with everyone from their team who was involved in our project. They were responsive and quick to answer questions and make iterations. They delivered all intermediate milestones on time and released the website on the date we had targeted when we kicked off the project. 

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Resourcefulness and work ethic. They got things done, no matter what. No excuses. If they had to work late or through the night to hit our deadline, they would do it. They were open to feedback and receptive to as many requests for changes as we considered necessary. No complains. No trying to re-negotiate our agreement or increase costs. They had the "can-do," positive attitude I look for in any service provider building something as critical as our company website.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

Nothing material to the outcomes of our project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the BSLS Web Design & Development of Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We empower and equip future leaders with the tools and resources to solve today and tomorrow's most critical challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• BSLS needed to create a website that appeals to young women, without compromising on our brand voice, tone, while still being professional and informative to appeal to potential partners and donors.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

Online Search

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• PHASE 0 - INTAKE
• PHASE 1 - UX DEFINITION AND REVIEW
• PHASE 2 - UI IMPLEMENTATION
• PHASE 3 - WEBFLOW IMPLEMENTATION
• PHASE 4 - TECHNICAL SEO - OPTIMIZATION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Phase on-time completions
• Aligned design with our brand standards, tone, and voice

Every aspect of the website redesign was thoughtfully crafted, and their attention to detail was remarkable. They clearly understood our vision and translated it into a stunning and functional website that perfectly represents our mission. The deliverables were top-notch, and we are extremely satisfied with the final product.

The quality of service, the professionalism, and the outcome of the project made the investment worthwhile. Studio1642’s dedication to delivering a product that aligned with our vision made the cost justified. They worked with our budget by dividing the payment over the start and finish of the project.

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

• Project was delivered on-time
• Communication was surperb and consistent throughout the entire phase of the project
• They treated our team and this project as if it were their own

Their team was highly organized, proactive, and kept us informed of progress at every stage. The project was completed on time without any delays, which is a testament to their excellent time management and commitment to our goals.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their values aligned with the output of their work (quality, passion, and timeliness).

They went above and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied with every aspect of the project. Their communication, professionalism, and passion for their work made the collaboration enjoyable and stress-free. We highly recommend them and would work with them again without hesitation.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

At this time, we don't have any notes. We plan to work with them on sevearl more projects. Some of our board and team members were so impressed that they recommended Studio1642 to others

Their ability to combine technical expertise with creativity ensured that our website not only looked great but also functioned seamlessly. The consistent professionalism, open communication, genuine passion for understanding and supporting our mission, and willingness to go the extra mile made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

Given their attention to detail and dedication to our project, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future. Studio1642 truly values its clients and treats each project with the care and respect it deserves. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Invisible Arts Website of Invisible Arts

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Graphic design

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• To create an audio and video rich website for Invisible Arts and NYC/LA based commercial music and sound studio.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

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

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

One page scrolling launch website that highlighted the new partnership and their work with international brands. Video (TVads) had to play inline and intigrate seamlessly on the page without slowing down performance. The site need to be equally accessible and on desktop and mobile.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Site was launched the networks of the the four parntners to resounding praise. The site communicated the expertise and scope of work of this very accomplished group. With in weeks of lauch Invisible Arts had several new projects.

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

Studio1642 went over and above to deliver the site on a very aggessive time line. In spite of the fact that in appearance it is a very simple site, multiple inline videos emerged as a fairly significant techinacla issue, which they expertly solved without a change of scope. They were available by email and text withoug fail.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Studio1642 has a can-do attitude. They had no complaints when things got tough or when we were under the gun with the timeline. They just do it.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

I was initially concerned the there might be a language barrier, but that was not the case at all. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of ColdVest

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

we sell an emergency heat stroke treatment device 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• Create website
• B2B lead funnel

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

Online Search

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We manufacture a product to treat extreme heat stroke and we launched in May. We needed website partners to help us bring it to life online and create a funnel where we could accept leads for business to business verticals. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched with a world class website including images and specific vertical pages. 

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

They were responsive and easy to work with. 

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are easy to work with and know what they are doing. Their voice was equally heard in our meetings and they had great feedback as we brought our site to life. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Celerik

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Celerik is a digital product development company that covers the whole product development lifecycle, from ideation and design to delivery

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• User persona definition
• Wireframing
• Design style guide
• High fidelity design

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

Personal friend

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Talent

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Studio 1642 to help us design the UX and UI of a highly complex financial product. The main deliverables included: 

• User personas 
• Wireframes 
• Design system and style guide 
• High fidelity prototypes

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Accurate user personas in Miro Wireframes in MS Excel and Axure High fidelity prototypes in Figma

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

They were able to work at an intense pace and delivered their work faster than expected. They were very accommodating and easy to negotiate changes in scope.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Studio 1642 have the best combination of business acumen and design taste I've seen in my professional career. They are not only great designers, but also very sharp business people.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

I cannot think of anything to improve with our project.