Artisans Media

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a corporate communications executive and I work for Sterlite copper. We import and manufacture copper rods,cathodes and anodes .

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We created a website that can record testimonials from local stakeholders voicing support for our plant

SOLUTION

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

Artisans has the right man Mr. Jacob leading the team and his vision and nuance really convinced us to go ahead with the project. Besides which it terms of cost they are very well positioned for the fantastic quality of work they produce.

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

We needed to make a easy to use website to collect video testimonials from rural stakeholders on low end smartohone devices. The campaign has set a target to reach 25,000 video testimonials and Artisans have managed to create a platform end to end. They right from server maintenance to fixing bugs Artisans have been prompt and resolve an issues we faced along the way

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

Mr. Jerish Jacob who lead the project with the UI design and Mr. Hafsal who helped build the code and infrastructure

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The campaign do date has reached nearly 50% of its outcome and expected achieve 25,000 in the near future. Artisans quick turnaround time to make a functional platform that is easy to use is the best innovation to date

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

We just had 2 calls with Artisans before they had a functioning platform within a week. Shortly after they helped with resolving bugs on a day to day basis and managed to fix any bug under 24 hours

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

The most impressive part about Artisans is their professionalism and there dedication to the larger organisation vision. You never feel like you're interacting with an agency but rather a person who believes and sees the larger company vision

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

Certain bugs did involve stalling the server which caused issues in the start but they were rectified very quickly

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run a digital growth agency and works as consultant for multiple businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Artisans Media?

We hired Artisans for a website design project. It was a design and development project that needs to be delivered within strict timeline. Our in-house team was occupied with other projects, so Artisans were the first choice for us.

SOLUTION

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

I know Jerish personally, owner of Artisans. He is a design expert and runs his UI/UX agency from quite some time.

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

The project was a corporate website that need to showcase the AI solutions of the business. The client came to us for getting a landing page developed to showcase their products, which turned into a full-fledged website development project later. So we hired additional help from Artisans for the website design.

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

It was a corporate website, so only one designer was required for the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results were good. Our client appreciated the overall website design and the graphics used on it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication and workflow between Artisans and Grovention was just perfect. The website pages and wireframes were freeze at the initial stage and the design delivery was on time.

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

Artisans Media quickly grasp the context of the product and design pages to convey the message right.

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

We didn't have any conflict throughout the project and the design delivery was accepted without many iterations, so we don't have any suggestion for improvement for Artisans.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a partner at an online art school. We teach people that are interested in South Indian art and help them navigate through it.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Artisans Media?

I needed an online presence, including a website that showcased my work. I already had a site, but it was several years old, and I wasn’t happy with it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Artisans Media designed my website, RanjithGovind.com. They started from scratch and took care of the color scheme and the rest of the design. They also helped me with graphics and photos with the content I provided.

What is the team composition?

I was directly in touch with Jerish (CEO); he helped me with everything.

How did you come to work with Artisans Media?

They were recommended to me by a friend.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $5,000–$10,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

I worked with Artisans between November–December 2017. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

People can now find and contact me through the website they created.

How did Artisans Media perform from a project management standpoint?

They were prompt, and I had a great experience working with them. We communicated mainly over the phone, and we used email to exchange content.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I don’t have too much experience working with people in this area. Compared to my previous experience, Artisans Media did a great job building the site. They were prompt,  gave a lot of inputs, and seemed to know what worked for me. I received a lot of help from them, and it was a great experience.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on — they did everything I expected and more.  

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

They prioritized my requests and made follow-ups the way I wanted and made sure to give me the product I was looking for. My advice is for customers to communicate, interact, and share what they’re looking for — I’m sure Artisans Media will help them with it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am VP of Marketing at Anuta Networks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had to urgently build 20 landing pages (one for each product feature) to support a new product release.

SOLUTION

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

We worked with a developer in the past who joined Artisans Media. He was known for exceptional design skills and project management.

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

Each landing page required an SVG animation to explain the feature. Key Deliverables: 1. Landing Page layout 2. Graphics and Thumbnails 3. SVG Animation Technologies: WordPress, Adobe.

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

3 people - 1 Project Manager, 1 UX designer, 1 Website developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched a major release in September 2022, thanks to the excellent delivery from Artisans Media. After the launch, our product received six awards for best network automation software.

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

They were very flexible. They joined our Wrike project management software and updated all deliverables in a timely manner.

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

Consistency in quality

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

They follow the storyboard approach with their other clients. I wish they had told us about it earlier in the project. That would've elevated the overall collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a student who is also the founder of my start-up named Stroll9. This is a travel platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Web development, Android, and IOS application and branding as a user-friendly, pocket-friendly application that can be accessed by travelers for bookings and experiences.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found Artisans media through my friend circle. One of my friends got me connected to them and I felt they are up to my expectations and gave me a very good price.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

We had three to four meetings every month regarding the production and technicalities. The employees of Artisans are very friendly and good listeners. They easily understand my vision and that helps us to be in the same boat. They deliver what they promise on time.

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

I have regular meetings with the web designer and programmer on zoom.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This project is a time-consuming one. We are in the middle of the project as of now. I'm very happy with the outcome till now. The success of this project is based on market research and branding which I'm sure artisans media can deliver.

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

Due to covid we are working online full time. I am getting regular updates on mail, Whatsapp and we connect through zoom regulerly.

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

The commitment of the CEO Mr. Jerish Jacob. Even though I'm not the biggest client they have, still Jerry pings me every now and then to update me about the workflow and progress. All the employees are well mannered and 0 hiccups have happened to date. Perfect coordination skills.

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

Yes, It would be better if they can have offices in all the main cities in India. That would help people like me to interact with them more often with out travelling much distance.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

This is for my first Max Fashions I was in the HR team managing internal communications and employee engagement. We had outsourced the work of creating an internal recognition booklet. The design, logo and content had to be done by them. And for my second organization, Arvind Fashions. we had engaged Artisans media to design and develop an employee handbook and an animated video. This was during August 2019

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Artisans Media?

We had outsourced the creation of employee handbooks, video creating, content developement.

SOLUTION

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

After looking at their product portfolio and their offerings, we thought it would be great to try out new vendors.

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

Maxian project was a recognition program. The employee handbook was a handbook that encompasses all the policies in the organization. The video project was to showcase a list of winners for a recognition program.

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

2 resources

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All the work was delivered ahead of time and with showcased a high level of professionalism. All of the designs and content were very creative.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very effective

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

The cost for the quality of designs

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

I think they are on a good growth path

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I was the Corporate Communications manager of Tata Consultancy Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We associated with Artisans Media to co create a video for global audience on the association of TCS & KLM for 25 years.

SOLUTION

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

The vendor's technical expertise and design knowledge was the key driving factors

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=p-3QYZyug7w the video was shot across the city of Chennai and inside the office locations that needed proper scripting, location scout and technical elements including drone usage. It was a well planned execution.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We worked with Jerish who coordinated the shoot in Chennai. He was the single point contact who coordinated in getting the entire production unit together and constantly on ground for any support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It helped TCS win the 2019 ITSMA Diamond Award for Marketing Excellence in the category ‘building reputation through brand and differentiation’.

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

The project management style was a very hands-on approach with very little margin for error. The communication tools were up to date that enabled ease and timely execution.

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

Clear understanding of the client requirements and technical knowledge.

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

No critical feedback