Anana Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Manager of a tech and experience company in Uruguay. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ananá?

We were looking for the right company to help us create our new branding. They supported us by understanding our approach, making several proposals and delivering a great new brand.

What were your goals for this project?

We are at a transformation stage and it was difficult for us to define exactly our new business orientation. Our goal was to define our new business focus and through it create our new brand image, logo and concept that transmits where we are going to.

SOLUTION

How did you select Ananá?

In the beginning we asked several references from colleagues and one of them recommended Anana. We have chosen them because of their perspective and flexibility. They looked as a simple and modern company, flexible and adaptable to the companies needs and willing to work side by side to deliver the best value.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

As we wanted to create a new branding we worked in different phases. Firstly, I would say it was a discovery phase, where they told us how the process was going to be done and what they required from our side.

Secondly, we started describing our company, culture, values, mission, vision, etc. This was a relevant information that would create the base to start working. From there, they made several deliverables that included the branding manual with all the brands information, style, colors, designs, among others.

From that first manual, we made changes to define what exactly was the image we wanted to deliver to our clients, partners and prospects.

What was the team composition?

On their side, Anana has Felipe and Maria working and rom our side we supported them with myself and our CEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We did a new branding launch that was very well valued by our team and directive board. The new branding gave us a new perspective and a broader horizon, which all our team member understand and know where are we going to. It was a modern and fresh design that was exactly what we were looking for!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

There was a constant communication and workflow, we were in contact at any time and without issues. It was very fluent and clean and that helped a lot us to understand this process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We really liked their work. They are young and ambitious professionals, they have a modern approach and they are very easy going people.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No comments.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO at Neurotech Software Solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ananá?

We hired Ananá for the development of the UI design of our Explorer and Emotions platforms.

Explorer is a cheap and useful tool and neurofeedback system for researchers in Neuroscience, Psychology, Medicine, Engineering and Information Technology, while Emotions is design as system for emotion recognition for mental health professionals, both platforms work with portable brain-computer interfaces.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to open to the world the possibilities of researching the brain. So our platform are integrated with machine learning tools and automatic pattern and are able to recognize a wide range of emotions, both an experienced researcher or recently graduated professional can easily explore the brain.

We had workin prototypes but were in need of proper design and improved user experience. This aspect was contributed by Ananá's team.

SOLUTION

How did you select Ananá?

We reached Ananá through our software partners: eagerWorks. Ananá's expertise and proficiency were key to address the issues we faced with a new technology that required a new and attractive design.

Describe the project in detail.

We used portable EEG technologies (electroencephalography). The project involved the creation of a web platform for monitoring, recording and processing brain information obtained with the EEG device as a useful interface for professionals interested in studying the brain.

Ananá's team addressed the issues of designing an attractive UI and experience. We had some meetings and along the project they always maintained and active and useful feedback.

What was the team composition?

We had an initial meeting with Felipe and Maria. They both worked on the project in therms of the initial look of the interface and the high fidelity designs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team at Ananá successfully delivered the platforms' designs we expected, they look really well, and were simple to understand and use from the perspective of the user. The products become more competitive and attractive to a broader audience.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Management style and communication were excellent all along the project's duration. We basically worked through email exchange and personal meetings.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their service was highly cost-effective. The were quick and agile at solving the different design issues and finding a way to make sure the user experience delivered well. We loved the ideas and design from the start.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we're very satisfied with the outcome.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the COO and Co-Founder at NeoCoast, a web and mobile development shop that serves clients all over the US and Canada. We started providing our services back in 2016 and are a team of 24 as of now.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ananá?

When we launched back in 2016, we bought a template for our website, which did his job for a couple of years, but we needed to bring our own identity to it. That's when we decided to hire Ananá to design it from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

We aimed to have a really nice and clean website as the main presentation card of our company.

SOLUTION

How did you select Ananá?

We actually knew them beforehand, as they have done some design work for some clients we provide web development too, so we already know they were great at their job.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a couple of meetings for them to get a grasp on what we wanted the outcome to be, as well as what we needed to communicate to the outside world through our site. After that, they moved into a budgeting phase, which ended up working for us, so we moved forward. They then worked with us on a couple of iterations for a couple of months, and in the end, we got the high fidelity designs and animations, which looked awesome.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with Ananá's founders.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was a success for sure! We got from them all the assets we needed in order to go and code the site, which is now live and we love it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was great. We used Slack as the main communication platform and ran a couple of Zoom meetings when needed. They are really responsive which was awesome.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The outcome was impressive. We could not have imagined a better-looking website like the one they designed for us,.I'd say their skill level is out of the roof.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There's always something to improve on every company, but in this project in particular I'd say they did a perfect job.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Atlas, a company that delivers digital marketing solutions for SMBs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Anana Studio?

We needed help with developing websites for new clients and ongoing content work to support client deliverables.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Anana Studio has helped us ideate on our company brand, develop our website, and launch the project. The team has provided branding assets, website design files, and development work.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 members of Anana Studio’s team.

How did you come to work with Anana Studio?

We found them through a professional relationship. We chose them over other options because they offered good value for the cost, their company values aligned with ours, and they had great work output.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Anana Studio has delivered better turnaround times and better quality work. We’ve also seen progress through project updates, aligning on any bottlenecks, and the outcomes of the projects.

How did Anana Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Anana Studio has delivered on time and is very organized. We communicate via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re impressed with Anana Studio’s quality of work and attention to detail.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Operations of CPA 2X

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Public Accounting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Anana Studio to accomplish?
Set up and launch new website

SOLUTION

How did you find Anana Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Anana Studio over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Anana Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design and launch website for startup company

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Team was super responsive to all of our needs.  They took our vision and made it work!

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

The team was amazing and tried super hard to keep us on target.  They were endlessly patient with us and our delays.  

What was your primary form of communication with Anana Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team is professional, patient, kind, skilled, and a pleasure to work with during this whole project.

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

Offering ACH payment would have been a good convenience to have.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of a marketplace development company. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build B2B marketplaces that companies use to promote their partner's software or services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Anana Studio to accomplish?

• Branding Exercise
• Wireframe of the first version of the product

SOLUTION

How did you find Anana Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Anana Studio over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Anana Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Anana helped develop a wireframe and Figma designs of the first version of the product. They had several workshops with us to do this. In addition, they complete branding exercise with our team and built our company brand.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They gave us a brand kit and Figma designs.

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

Yes, they were very responsive and delivered everything on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Anana Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very attentive and willing to jump on calls and implement feedback as it came up.

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

It was a great engagement. I don't have much I'd change about it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Firm Studio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a product studio that helps doers and domain experts launch their new products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Anana Studio to accomplish?

• UX UI design
• Brand and website development
• Design Sprint

SOLUTION

How did you find Anana Studio?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Anana Studio over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Anana Studio were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We use the team at Anana as a consistent design partner on various projects. They are very much 'our team' when it comes to working with clients to solve a problem.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Launching products on time and on budget is a constant with this team. Products are always thoroughly designed and implemented.

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

They are consistently on time and bring up road blocks and how to solve them.

What was your primary form of communication with Anana Studio?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their desire to get it right and work alongside you rather than the traditional vendor relationship.

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

Juggling normal constraints of being a service company will forever be a challenger. They do this really well but its something to always keep an eye on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am building a mobile application for the fitness space. I am the sole owner and creater.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Anana Studio?

I hired Anana to create the full design for the mobile app using some inspirational content from me.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was referred by a friend. Once I met Maria, her passion, work ethic, and rapport assured me she was the right person for the job.

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

Their team conducted intensive research, gathering industry reviews, user feedback, and relevant info on our competitors. From there, they brought suggestions on how the mobile app could be more intuitive and user friendly. They also worked to streamline the user journey. They produced iterations, incorporating my feedback and findings into the final version.

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

I worked directly with Maria A. and Camila C.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m very pleased with the deliverables from the team. The UX/UI serves as the foundation for the app I’m now developing. Their work perfectly reflects the vision we had at the start, helping us create a user friendly and easy to navigate mobile app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team was easy to communicate with and provided frequent updates. We had regular Zoom meetings. Everything was delivered in a timely manner and I was kept in the loop throughout the entire project.

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

I felt that the team was equally invested in the product as I was. They worked truly as collaborators and were thought holistically and long term about the apps potential.

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

This is my first time creating a mobile app so I did a lot of learning as we went. I wish I had a better idea of where the team’s job starts and stops so that I knew what was within their scope to ask for. Otherwise, it was a very positive experience.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Meetapro Inc. is newly founded in 2022. Our mission is to build a platform that enables professionals to provide high-quality virtual services to consumers. Our first focus is on mock interviews.

If you are a job seeker or want to get paid to help people land their dream jobs, Meetapro will be perfect for you. If you are a job seeker, book mock interview sessions and prepare to ace your upcoming interviews with confidence. If you are an experienced engineer, we welcome you to join us and provide high-quality mock interviews to job seekers. You have complete freedom to customize your rate and available slots. I am the Co-founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Anana Studio?

Design the website. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

This vendor helped us in our previous projects and did a great job.

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

A meeting to ramp up the requirement. Design draft with different choices. Final the design.

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

1 or 2 I guess.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The design was excellent. It reflects our company's value

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. Communication was great!

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

They had a great design methodology and taste.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the design manager of a service company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ananá?

We hired Ananá as contractors for UI/UX design services

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We have worked together in the past

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

Ananá team was involved in all the stages of the project. They've been part of the product definition, wireframing, UI suggestions, high fidelity prototype, and final deliverables as well.

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

2 of them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Wonderful rebranding taking what's already done and improving the brand successfully. Creation of products end-to-end with amazing and highly professional results. Excellent at working with design systems already established and adding new functionalities to the product.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Amazing communication not only between our team but also with the clients. They're respectful and highly professional.

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

Very professional and all-around/full designers. They are capable of building amazing designs while working with teams and clients, quickly adapting to the process. Very reliable managing clients and setting their expectations, as well as capturing their ideas. They provide well thought and solid designs based on UI and UX standards, making them key assets in every team they work with.

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

No. It was a pleasure to work with them.