Ameba Creative Studio

Introduce your business and what you do there

I work at an agriculture supplies company based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

What challenges were you trying to address with Ameba Creative Studio? 

We're a family business, and about three years ago, I saw the need to renovate our brand image. We wanted to create a brand manual, and after that, a brand catalog of all of our products. Finally, we needed to build a website and make all new marketing materials (prints, cards, etc.) to correspond to our new image. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ameba created the website from scratch. As for the design, we provided them with our requirements and they sent us a PDF with our new marketing manual. We made some slight adjustments, and then they sent us the final fonts, logo, and colors.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a designer, a project manager, a developer, and one of the company’s leaders.

How did you come to work with Ameba Creative Studio ?

We'd worked with them in the past on the development of our first website after we'd been referred by a friend. We continued with sporadic collaborations after that first project, so when we had this need, they were the obvious choice.

Ameba was more expensive than their competitors, but as this was a very important project for us, we were willing to pay a higher price for greater quality.

How much have you invested in them?

We've probably spent about $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our first project with them took place at the beginning of 2012, but our current collaboration is still ongoing. 

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

It's hard to measure and have metrics for a project like this but what I can say is that our clients are happy with the new materials. 

How did Ameba Creative Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They are great in this regard. We have a project management platform where we can clearly see the progress of the project and who is assigned to each task. The project manager shows great availability; he makes sure that at the end of each meeting we have a brief of everything relevant so we are always aware of what is happening. We don't have any issues with deadlines and communicate mostly with Google Meets.

What did you find most impressive about them?

As a company, we always try to find the best price-quality ratio for all of the services or products we acquire, and Ameba has the best one. We rely on them for projects that we need to make sure go well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We are very happy with their work so far. We do have to wait sometimes, as we're not their only client, but their time frames are very reasonable, and they always have good communication. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would totally recommend working with Ameba. They do a great job of respecting deadlines and budgets and have fluid communication. There is nothing in particular that you need to worry about.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of INMIND, a software development company. We mainly focus on mobile and blockchain solutions.

What challenge were you trying to address with Ameba Creative Studio?

We needed help with UI/UX design.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ameba works on UI/UX design for mobile apps and some web platforms. They’re our go-to place for design. We give them the scope of what we need to do, the problem we’re solving, the user, and then they do their magic.

They do most of the work from scratch and use Adobe, Envision, and Figma. The mobile apps are done for both iOS and Android, and we do both native and hybrid apps. Additionally, their team provides maintenance as well.

What is the team composition?

Right now, we have 3–4 people working for us. We were mainly in contact with the CEO in the beginning, and then we were assigned a project manager. Sometimes we work directly with the designer, but it depends on the project.

How did you come to work with Ameba Creative Studio?

We knew each other. We both come from the same small country, and we met at an event.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2018, and our relationship is ongoing.

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

They do an excellent job. Their quality is excellent, and they always solve what we need. For example, we had a customer that created an application to build a car catalog. It sounded easy to add a car, its information, and take some pictures. However, they had to consider the sun and follow specific guidelines. It was a challenging UX to create, and they exceeded our expectations.

How did Ameba Creative Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver on time and have good prices. Communication is great; we use different tools depending on the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They always deliver. Ameba never lets us down.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re happy with the way they work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Let them do their job and create the best solution for you.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the COO of a software development company delivering projects all over the world.

For what projects/services did your company hire Ameba Creative Studio?

We don't have designers in our company so when we need design work we always contact Ameba. In this particular case, we needed the UX/UI design for a mobile application for a music producer in the USA.

How did you select this vendor?

A colleague of mine recommended Ameba a couple of years ago when we were looking for some help with design work. Since then, we always work with them when we have to include design in our proposals.

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

We were asked to build a mobile app for the entertainment industry. A music producer contacted us with some ideas in mind and we automatically introduced Ameba to help us with the design of the app. Once they finished all the screens and flows we started with the development of the app and Ameba also helped us with some minor tweaks while building the app.

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

Only one, he was senior designer for the project.

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

We and the final customer were really happy with the end result. We received extremely positive feedback from the users of the app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was so simple and comfortable to work with Ameba. They were always available and gave a fast response to any request.

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

Their UX/UI skills were unique. They really understand customer requests in a few minutes and transform their ideas into brilliant work.

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

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Marketing Manager of a Software company headquartered in Uruguay, that exports Software solutions for the US and Israel

For what projects/services did your company hire Ameba Creative Studio?

We needed a completely new look for our website, and we knew Ameba had the expertise and creativity necessary to jump on the challenge successfully

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to make a huge jump on the quality of our website, not only in terms of content and SEO optimization but also from a design point of view

How did you select Ameba Creative Studio?

We had worked together in the past and we knew they were a group of talented professionals

Describe the project in detail.

We provided the content and a draft of how we imagined the different pages and they took care of the rest. They redesign the entire website and helped us to create a new brand identity.

What was the team composition?

The project manager worked with us every step of the way. An incredibly talented designer worked on the first stage of the project, and, once the designs were approved, 2 developers worked on the development and testing.

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

The launch of the website was made last month, so we still don't have relevant metrics, but we're really happy with the results

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was great with all the team members, they were always ready to answer our doubts with patience and professionalism

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Without a doubt, I want to highlight their creativity

Are there any areas for improvement?

No comments

Please describe your company and your position there.

Senpai Academy is a digital marketing & coding academy. I am de Founder and CEO of the company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Ameba Creative Studio?

We had already worked with Ameba 5 years ago in the development of our brand. He hired them now almost 5 years later to make an update and refresh the look and feel of our business without loosing our spirit.

What were your goals for this project?

Have a modern and fresh update to our brand in general. Also we needed to feel more confortable and flexible, and have more space to play whit our image.

How did you select this vendor?

Already worked with them in the past and have had a positive experience.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Make a complete new branding guide, updating everything and giving us a solid base to feel comfortable to work and create.

What was the team composition?

Three people were involved in the process from Ameba. At least the ones i had interaction with. Always on point and without delay. Really receptive to feedback and with opinions of their own.

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

People really like our new image, we developed a new website with this branding guide and lots of people praise it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

As said before, everything went smooth and without delay.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I do not know much about the company itself, but i found Fabricio (Director) to be really good at understanding your needs and efficiently set the path of the work. I think its a great value to start this kind of projects with "the right foot", as everything goes easier.

Are there any areas for improvement?

i have no major improvement suggestion.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a co-founder of asap developers, a software consultancy that offers web and app development services. Our apps cover a wide variety of fields, including health and wellness, real estate, and insurance.

For what projects/services did your company hire Ameba Creative Studio?

We hired Ameba to lead most of the design work for our development projects and our website.

What were your goals for this project?

Regarding our website, our primary goal was to generate more traffic and increase our client base. When it came to projects for our clients, we wanted to provide them with innovative and attractive designs that included the best possible user experience.

How did you select this vendor?

We decided that we needed an agency to cover our design needs since many of the freelance designers that we spoke to did not meet all of our requirements. We believed that Ameba’s work could complement our own, given that we focus on development while they focus on design.

Describe the project in detail.

Ameba provides design services for us. On our website, they mainly work on our blog and image design. When it comes to client projects, we rely on Ameba to provide UI/UX design for most of the products that we develop, whether they be mobile or web-based.

What was the team composition?

Ameba has an excellent team. We’ve worked with at least five designers who have all done a fantastic job. Having a variety of designers with various backgrounds has been a huge benefit for us, as we typically deal with projects in many different fields.

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

Ameba’s improvement of our blog design has significantly impacted our business. Our blogs are critical to our success, and they’ve been able to help us reach a larger audience and increase our client base. Also, their attractive and pleasant designs have bolstered our marketing campaigns.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We use agile development methodologies and focus primarily on Scrum. We use Envision and Zeppelin to maintain fluid communication, keeping our teams aligned and up to date.

The Ameba team has been extremely flexible, and the way that they’ve adapted to our project management style has worked seamlessly. We've achieved a good level of synergy and work together very efficiently. Ameba has proven to be the perfect match for us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re very proficient, and their designers can cover a wide variety of different projects. They also do both web and mobile design and excel at UX, which is particularly rare.

Are there any areas for improvement?

After almost three years of working together, I really can’t think of anything. Our partnership has been great.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We produce luxury, fashionable baby wraps and carriers. We’re a global leader in this industry and based in the Netherlands.  

What challenge were you trying to address with Ameba Creative Studio?

We hired Ameba Creative Studio for several projects primarily focusing on our design needs.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided Ameba Creative Studio with our photos and site content, and they created the graphic design for our manuals. Their team makes changes to our booklets and makes any edits we need.

Additionally, they’ve produced designs for our website, e-commerce shop, email campaigns, and other outreach materials. Their team also provides photoshop services to improve images and other content. They use Adobe programs for this work, including Photoshop and Illustrator.  

What is the team composition?

I have one main contact from Ameba Creative Studio, which is very convenient. They provide a team to support the project, but I’m unsure how many individuals are working on it.

How did you come to work with Ameba Creative Studio?

After being unsatisfied with our design partner, we decided to reach out to Ameba Creative Studio because of a teammate’s recommendation. They had the right rate and services that we needed. We also didn’t mind the location differences because we were in the same timezone.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $20,000 on the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in November 2017, and the collaboration is ongoing.

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

Although we don’t have any hard statistics to show results, working with Ameba Creative Studio’s has been the sensible, right choice for our company. They’ve successfully carried out tasks with strict requirements and tight deadlines. The quality of the work has been satisfactory, and their support makes it easier for our company to transition into new markets.

How did Ameba Creative Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Asana to manage the project and assign tasks. Their team utilizes InVision for sharing designs and collecting feedback. Coupling their flexibility and communication skills, they’re easy to work with. They deliver everything we agree on.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Ameba Creative Studio does their job the right way—everything is delivered exactly how we request it. The quality is acceptable, and they are professional. Additionally, their flexibility has stood out. They’re never too busy to take on a new task from us and deliver the work straight away.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’d be helpful if they improved their consistency and precision. There are some instances where I’d have liked some creative aspects to be more similar to one another.  

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a software testing company.

What challenge were you trying to address with Ameba Creative Studio?

We hired Ameba Creative Studio to prepare our image and brand, so that we can attend trade fairs.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ameba Creative Studio created images, graphics, and other marketing materials we needed for important events.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a team of 4, which included the CEO, a project manager, and two designers.

How did you come to work with Ameba Creative Studio?

In Uruguay, a lot of people in similar sectors know each other. I got to know Ameba Creative Studio and their CEO because we belong to the same trade chamber. When this project came up, I called their CEO. I had seen their work and knew that I could trust them.

How much have you invested in them?

We invested around $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Ameba Creative Studio between June–August 2018.

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

Visually, everything was amazing. Our stand at the trade fair received a lot of traffic. During the three-day fair, we had around 120 visitors. We heard many comments about how beautiful all the designs were.

How did Ameba Creative Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We had an excellent relationship with our assigned project manager. Ameba Creative Studio met all our expectations. They delivered the design work at the deadlines we established.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed with the quality of the design.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their price could be more reasonable, but the quality is excellent. I don’t have any real complaints.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the COO of Veracity Asset Management, an asset recovery company. We help other companies sell surplus assets and recover value.

For what projects/services did your company hire Ameba Creative Studio?

Our website had become very cluttered and strayed away from our core services. Our clients’ main form of connecting with us is through this platform, so the confusion and lack of direction on the site needed to be resolved. We hired Ameba Creative Studio to design, develop, and deploy a clear, fresh interface that focused on our services.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted the platform to have a responsive design that we would enthusiastically refer our clients to.

How did you select this vendor?

We came to work together through a referral. Once we spoke to Ameba Creative Studio, we were confident in their ability to execute and deliver the work in a timely manner. They gave us a quote that promised no surprises along the way, which my team was pleased with.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We came to an agreement on the scope of the work and passed the project off to Ameba Creative Studio. Our team provided them with existing collateral, but they also developed several new pieces to enhance our site. These new features included building staff profiles on the platform. Their team designed and fully developed our new website.

What was the team composition?

Ameba Creative Studio provided two primary resources who served as our project lead and project manager. They had a team working on the programming and designing aspects of the site from start to finish.

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

From early SEO metrics, we can tell the new site is performing well. Additionally, our internal team is re-energized and excited to refer clients to our platform.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We had weekly calls throughout the project and the deliverables were produced on time and within our budget. We couldn’t ask for anything more from their team, they managed all aspects of the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They had the perfect combination of dedication and lightheartedness in their approach. Their skills were strong but they also knew how to communicate effectively. Whenever an issue occurred, they showed great flexibility in solving it. They excelled in listening to our needs and meeting our original goals.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I wish I could hire them as my own internal team because they were so great.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm owner and director at Jersey Girls Marketing, a full-service agency that serves small and medium businesses in the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America.

For what projects/services did your company hire Ameba Creative Studio?

We consistently rely on Ameba Creative Studio for high-quality designs. 

What were your goals for this project?

We turn to Ameba Creative Studio for thoughtful, custom design work at prices that align with typical marketing budgets. 

How did you select this vendor?

They have been a consistent, reliable partner since before we started Jersey Girls Marketing. We've partnered with them for dozens of projects, and have never been disappointed by the quality of their work. It's always superior.

Describe the project in detail.

All our projects with them vary. They partner with us to create branding, visual identity, social media, print and digital advertising, brochures. They've done packaging and event signage and booths. We also use them for WordPress development projects.

What was the team composition?

The team composition varies with the size and scope of the project. We always have a project manager and creative director. We also work with designers, developers, strategists, and programmers.

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

We've seen great success with our projects: happy clients, massive improvements in traffic and lead generation, increases in sales, and significant SEO gains. Our clients are exceedingly pleased with the final designs and have received positive feedback from their clients and stakeholders as well.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow has always been effective. Communication is easy, clear, and consistent.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their work ethic is unrivaled. They are smart, fun to work with, and extremely creative. Their pride in everything they produce is astounding. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

The entire team should understand the client's goals and prioritize their time based on those outcomes. As long as you invest time well and stay on the same page, everything will go smoothly.