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User Experience, Product Design, Web Development

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15 reviews

Artygeek is premium digital product design studio with deep expertise in e-Commerce, Fintech, Travel, Healthcare and Digital Media. We use design thinking and system approach to drive positive changes in human experience interaction with digital products.

Our Services:

- MVP development consulting

- Redesign of existing product  

- Product Conceptualization

  • User Modeling (Persona)
  • User Path (BPMN)
  • Informational Architecture
  • Prototyping
  • User Interface Design/Branding 
  •  

- Web Applications Development

- Mobile Applications Development

- Client-Server Applications Development

How do we work?

      Time&Materials

  • Adjustable scope, cost, and timeline
  • Project team flexible to meet changing requirements and budgets
  • Actual project cost can be lower than the fixed price

      Dedicated team

  • Flexible team built to your requirements
  • Highly scalable resources
  • Project knowledge kept inside the team
  • Fixed iterative budget and predictable timeframe

      Full Cycle Product Development (Outsourcing)

  • Product Conceptualization
  • Fixed price and scope
  • No supervision required from your side
  • Risks owned by Artygeek

Our Goal - being useful, and make useful products. There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all. The best way to predict the future is to create it.

 

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$10,000+
 
$25 - $49 / hr
 
50 - 249
 Founded
2011
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Lviv, Ukraine
headquarters
other locations
  • ul. Sielska 17A
    Poznań 60-129
    Poland
  • 6/16 Hebron Rd.
    Jerusalem 9354203
    Israel

Portfolio

Key clients: 
  • Those who know what is Agile development and Lean production.
  • Those who understand that it's  necessary to validate idea before development phase launch.
  • Those who has feeling and knowledge - how to build working business, not another unsuccesful startup. 
  • Those who understand difference between quality and quantity.

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OSCARO

Insight

 

Oscaro is a leading supplier of high-quality car parts worldwide. The company needed a digital presence to reflect the evolving needs of the business and articulate their extensive product range.

 

Challenge

 

How do you reinforce the identity of an evolving international brand? How do you clearly articulate the quality and benefits of an extensive product range in a manner that is easy for consumers to browse and digest while reflecting your values of reliable services and delivery?

 

Solution

 

A clean, responsive website with presentable, high-quality photography and interactive product collection. The simple layout is compatible across different devices, making it easy to feature promotions and download product information.

Wish Catcher

Insight

 

Mobile social network. Wishlist with photo, place, post feeds. The best way to find gifts for your family.

 

Challenge

 

Combining social network with your wishlist. Different wish icons to share notes, locations, pictures of places and thing to like so that your friends can make you surprise in the future. The aim of this App is to create a presence that really matters, give the presents that your friends need or want.

 

Solution

 

We created more than wishlist, it's the easiest way to share your dreams and wishes inside social network to help your friends and relatives to identify your preferences following the best UX practices and extremely creative animations.

LEVENT

Insight

 

Levent is a powerful automated trading system for large volume execution trading aiming to change the way brokers trade. The system is an innovative back-tester, analyzer and algo trading system that enables traders to create custom strategies by using a simple UI.

 

Solution

 

Levent uses a huge data analyzer and simple flow interfaces that are faster and easier to use than any other system. The platform enables traders to create strategies based on indicators and trigger points for both entry and exit points by using a dynamic dashboard that indicates which strategies are running, active or shutdown. It also enables brokers to analyze their online and historical results and use other traders strategies.

 

NEM

Insight

Android App for NEM - the platform for XEM, a cryptocurrency with built-in Multisig, and a unique POI algorithm.

Solution

Designed with all new code to be secure, scalable, fast, flexible and easy to build on utilizing a simple API. NEM features on-chain multi-sig and multi-user contracts with push notifications, a token feature called Mosaics, and namespaces. Together with Mijin, NEM is the first public/private blockchain combination.

 

Psyball

Insight

It is a reinvention of the way we arrange our sports activities. Enter your sports preferences and Psyball will suggest the best match or activity for You to join in the location and time You chose. Also, Psyball auto-completes Your team when people are missing for your event.

Challenge

In order to break the mold of the traditional social network, we had to completely re-think the product architecture and advanced UX. The entire experience needed to be focused on the most important factor - find the match for your team/game.

Solution

We created the final UX map using material design. The platform displays the maximum number of sports activities in the local area. The site enables users to easily find and exchange amateur sports players and to group for co-op activities.

 

 

Board a Boat

Insight

As a global peer-to-peer platform, Board-a-Boat wanted to rejuvenate the design and breath a new life into their online platform. By taking the combined UX and UI approach we achieved an accessible and fresh user experience, the customer can easily find a captain or rent a boat to go to the most picturesque places.

Challenge

Based on our research, it was clear that customers got used to the old platform. Having rebuilt it, we found a great opportunity to deliver better numbers by syncing the site more precisely with new way people rent boat trips.

 

Solution

Catering for multiple states of customer interest, we crafted the site which delivers a high impact visual experience that would inspire clients to be involved in the world of sailing. To do that we used: AngularJS, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.

Rikrootd

Insight
Would you like to avoid the unpleasant experiences with recruiters, have less failed interviews - the Rikrootd platform lets you do just that. What if everyone could take a look at the recruiter's performance in the past to decide whether to work with them or not.


Challenge
To create an outstanding hiring platform that resonates with the target audience and to develop an engaging way to share your “recruitment” experiences with others and build a strong community for job seekers. 


Solution
Rikrootd was created by job seekers for job seekers to provide better navigation in the recruiting space. Whether preparing yourself with the right tools for a specific job, researching an unsolicited contact, or finding a recruiter to represent you, everything’s there.

Force Scroll Site for HIMSS Media

Insight
Showing people that the health IT of the future will support decision making for the patients at the same time simplifying the financial experience.

Challenge
To tell a story that would illustrate patient's financial experience of the future for a better understanding of how it works.

Solution
We were given creative freedom using the best design practices to make the project appealing to both senior and young audiences. 

Geek Apps

Insight
Geek apps is an app builder for business management and customer communication. Business owners are able to set up their own admin panel through the landing page. Within the app, a customer has the ability to make an appointment, book services, find available date and time, shop, view the feed of company and make their own posts.

Challenge
The client came to us with the idea of creating mobile applications for different fields in tight timeframes with continuous integration. There were some clear ideas and vision of the project, but our team had to take client’s expectations and implement them into the technical assignment, define scope, and functionality that meet customer’s requirements.

Solution
We have provided the most cost efficient solution for business owners, and for our customer particularly. Every business owner can get the customized native mobile apps (iOS, Android) for his...

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Mobile App Dev for Web Hosting Company

“It was the first time that the project was so smooth.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Jan. - Mar. 2018
Project summary: 

ArtyGeek developed a mobile application and web platform synchronized with Amazon Web Services. The video platform allows users to interact and play with the screen. The project is yet to be commissioned.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Switzerland
CEO, IT Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

ArtyGeek’s team of experts successfully created the system as desired. They swiftly understood the project needs and addressed them with precision and efficient execution. Along with excellent communication and affordable pricing, the team delivered full customer satisfaction.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of an IT and hosting services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ArtyGeek?

We needed help with mobile app and web platform development. We had other people working on it, but we had an issue.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our iOS and Android app, as well as our web platform. It was all synchronized with Amazon Web Services (AWS). It’s a video platform like YouTube but with a layer added to the screen. The screen is interactive so the user can play with the video and click a certain area to do whatever they want. We had our own designer for the design part.

What is the team composition?

The CEO was involved at the beginning of the project. There was a project manager, an Android expert, an iOS expert, and a backend expert with AWS expertise.

How did you come to work with ArtyGeek?

I chose 3–4 companies on Upwork. ArtyGeek’s proposal most accurately addressed our needs and had a great recommendation for our solution. They were the right price for our project, too.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January until March 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The system is working well, but we haven’t commissioned it yet. Working with them was a pain reliever. It was very nice to work with a company that has different experts and a project manager that lead the team.

How did ArtyGeek perform from a project management standpoint?

It was the first time that the project was so smooth. It was easy to communicate, mainly via Slack and email. It was a great experience for us.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed with their understanding of our needs. They recognized our needs quickly and accurately, which was very convenient.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Choose 2–3 companies and compare them. It was an easy decision for us to work with them.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

MVP Dev for Travel Recommendations Platform

“From [a communication] point of view, they're one of the best companies we've ever worked with.”

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Nov. 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

ArtyGeek designed and developed an InVision UI demo and MVP for a travel app. Built for iOS, Android, and the web, it creates a diary of visited places based on geolocation that users can share on social media.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Helsinki, Finland
CEO & Founder, Travel Application
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Friends, colleagues, and internal staff are all pleased with how well ArtyGeek fulfilled requirements on deadline to yield high quality deliverables. The team offered excellent communication, and was always open to feedback. They negotiated a fair payment system and were dedicated to project goals.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a cofounder of a relatively new startup. Our company is creating a new kind of mobile travel app that automatically generates a travel diary for consumers who go on trips.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ArtyGeek?

ArtyGeek worked as our main subcontracting partner to execute the first version, the MVP level product, for our pilot.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we explained our targets, timelines, and budget, and negotiated an appropriate payment model. As a hybrid model based on Ionic, the app runs on both Android and iOS, and has a server component, as well. Functionally, the program identifies different restaurants, hotels, or tourist sites users visit while on vacation, and proposes adding those entries to an automatically generated travel diary. After your trip, you can either share the entire diary or selected parts of it with your friends via different social media platforms.

During a previous engagement, they’d built an InVision UI demo that was limited to stories and user cases. We'd provided initial wireframes at that time, but the more recent design specs cover a wider scope. The team formulated an appropriate technical implementation strategy, and identified which technologies to use for the backend and frontend. Critically, they determined what purposes various configurations would serve in the long term. Using a collaborative process helped us pinpoint the best way to deliver.

What is the team composition?

Our main contacts were the CTO of the company, who worked on the technical requirements and communications, and our project manager, who monitored the requirements list and distributed tasks to different resources. They had one dedicated UI designer. At select times, we interacted directly with the team members, but that was uncommon.

How did you come to work with ArtyGeek?

We found ArtyGeek via a referral who’d heard good things about their company. Since we were a new company, we didn't want to just pick the first vendor we found. We evaluated 4-5 other developers prior to selecting them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $7,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in November 2017. We’re still finalizing small facets of the MVP, but it's mostly complete.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Most of the feedback I can offer is based on how happy we are. They've implemented the work very well. We’ve been able to easily monitor that everything's been completed. There were a few times we changed our mind and dropped a few requirements, but it was our proposal to do so. Since we've been working on an MVP, our policy standard is quite different than it would be for a high quality, commercial product. In terms of expectations, both our internal staff and our friends and colleagues have been very pleased

How did ArtyGeek perform from a project management standpoint?

They're always open to discussions, and we have a great connection. We've had systematic calls, maintained an Excel spreadsheet of our requirements, and used Jira for monitoring bugs. One could always be stricter about following up, but they've done very well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The thing we've loved most about ArtyGeek is their excellent communication. From that point of view, they're one of the best companies we've ever worked with. They made us feel like they really share our goals, and showed consistent dedication to building a great product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Given lack of our own past experience in app analytics, it would have been great if they had more expertise on this but on the other hand they were very collaborative on developing this understanding together. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Being open and honest with them helps to consistently identify the right solution. Treating them as team members, rather than subcontractors, works really well.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

UI Design Work for Benefits Administration Software

"They did complex UI work better than many designers."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Apr. 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

ArtyGeek provided the UI design for an app serving the medical benefits industry. They’ve used sketch files and focused their efforts on CTAs and the application workflow.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Israel
Co-owner, HR Software Platform
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The app is visually pleasing and runs smoothly. They worked diligently to narrow down the goals and stayed flexible with the changeable work process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-owner of a software platform for determining medical benefits for injured and uninsured patients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ArtyGeek?

We were looking for a company to do UI design for our app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They've been using sketch files, which have been easy for us to manage when we put them into the frontend development. They made sure all the CTAs [call-to-action] are in top folds, so their design has been getting good attention. They've used CSS, Bootstrap, and HTML5 for the frontend, which are all good design technologies.

The purpose of the app is to prequalify patients for medical benefits. I gave them different sections of the software, and they handled the application workflow and envelope workflow for mailing old documents.

What is the team composition?

I worked mostly with the owner, a project manager, and a designer.

How did you come to work with them?

I saw their design work, which was unique and focused on the UI design. We met and  I chose to work with them over other companies, mostly for the design.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in April 2017 and it's an ongoing project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everything they've produced functions well. We've put into production most of the work they've done for us. When you work on the UI design, it can get very busy for a month and then there won't be any work for a week, but they've been very good at bouncing resources to work in this way.

How did they perform from a project management standpoint?

We used Jira for project management. They're very motivated to get their task closed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their design looks good to the eye and is very slick. Most of the time the goals I gave them were not 100% clear, but they worked well together to figure out what exactly was needed. They did complex UI work better than many designers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything, except that it might help to have more narrow specialties for their experts, for example, to have one person who only specializes in PHP and Magento.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They're good at understanding your needs, but it's best if you have a plan and know what you want.

5.0
Overall Score They’ve been flexible and worked with our needs.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They're very reliable.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Their price is very reasonable compared to the U.S. rates.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Field Sales App that Integrates with MS Dynamics NAV

"Their ability to transform business processes into technical solutions is good."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Nov. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

ArtyGeek created and is enhancing an app that integrates with Dynamics NAV, giving a sales team customer insights in the field.

The Reviewer
 
201-500 Employees
 
Haderslev, Denmark
Niels Bolding
Information Systems Analyst, Danaeg
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

While their English skills could generally be improved, the team has a very strong technical and business understanding of what is required to make the partnership a success. The cost advantages have surpassed expectations without sacrificing quality.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We're a Danish egg production company that has four factories in Sweden and Denmark and we bought a share in a Finnish company so we actually have activities in five production facilities. We have about 500 employees.

My responsibility is all of the systems between the manufacturing machines, all the internal processes, and the users. This primarily revolves around our ERP system, [Microsoft] Dynamics NAVision, and all the apps we create along with all the utilities that integrate data from abroad into our internal systems. It's a fluid role because it has to do with business processes, systems, and people.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ArtyGeek?

We were looking for someone to help us with app development. We're in the egg industry and not many software solutions exist in our market because it's a small, niche industry. There are some vendors, but they're small and have no competition but they would need to advance their solutions to be really good. Right now, the offerings are only okay. So we were looking for a partner who could create solutions that will improve our business by making solutions that don't otherwise exist.

How did you come to work with ArtyGeek?

I know a partner in the company because I worked with him 8 or 9 years ago. I asked if he could a simple app for me to begin with and then we added more and more functions and then we integrated with our ERP system and so on. It's not an app you can buy, it's only for our internal use. Now we're going to develop more apps because the first app was presented to the ownership board and the board was very eager to develop more apps.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We have a lot of field sales people, so the primary purpose of the app is to provide them with an integrated method of displaying all the stores in their respective sales districts on Google Maps. It integrates with the customer data in our ERP. They have a very quick way to view which stores they've visited in the last however many days and which stores they need to visit. It's very easy to see on our map graphics. For each store they go in to, they can see through the ERP integration which products have been sold to that store and what sales opportunities exist. The sales team can easily re-order products, selecting various products and quantities, and it's all sent back to the ERP in an automated fashion so we can batch big orders.

It's very easy to use and it's an offline solution, too, so when a sales person loses 3G/4G connection because there somewhere in say Sweden without coverage, the app will store the order request and then send it as soon as an internet connection is re-established.

How much have you invested with them?

We first started working with ArtyGeek in November last year. Our budget for the whole project is 1 million dollars and we plan to spend $80,000-$90,000 of that with Arty Geek. The total budget is so large because we're going replace all of our current systems. We divided the scope into very small projects so far have only spent less than $10,000 with Arty Geek. We're planning to build four or five apps with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

I'm working with ArtyGeek now for that reason. I've been in their offices again recently because I have a philosophy that when you start up a new project, it's very good to sit together for a few days face to face to discuss everything. We'll discuss 80% of the project then I'll go home and we'll continue via e-mail and Skype.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did ArtyGeek perform from a project management standpoint?

They've performed very well in terms of project management. We've been working using Agile methods. They understand the business very well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The understanding between us and their understanding of how to speak in business terms is impressive. Their ability to transform business processes into technical solutions is good. Another thing they're good at is questioning why we want to do something instead of just doing it. From that process, they're able to make better suggestions on how to do something.

It's essential that they have a very high technical understanding, but also a good understanding of our business. They came in not knowing anything about the egg industry but they've come to understand our business very well even though it's different and complicated.

Are there any areas they could improve?

One thing they could improve is their English, though so could I. If they want to expand broadly, they don't need perfect English but it can always be improved. They have some people that are really good. Secondly, they could create a communication channel with customers - some kind of tool - where they set a scope and report progress against that and the budget instead of having a dialogue about it all the time.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They're online almost all of the time.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    It's amazing what they can do given the cost. It's high quality, too. In Denmark, we would have paid 4 times as much.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    We haven't had any problems or errors so we've been pleasantly surprised.
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer
    It depends on the type of customer. As a customer, you'll have to communicate with people you're not accustomed to necessarily.

Web UI Designs for Software Admin Panels

“The code quality was good as was the project management.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Apr. - Jul. 2017
Project summary: 

ArtyGeek was hired for a pilot project to develop a simple UI prototype. They provided frontend development of web dashboards.

The Reviewer
 
1,001-10,000 Employees
 
Gurgaon Haryana, India
Fmr. Product Manager, Juniper Networks
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Demonstrating experience working on this type of project, the ArtyGeek team developed and provided good quality code. Together with great project management and timely delivery, they provided good value to this company, though their UX left something to be desired.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

​At the time of working with ArtyGeek, I was a part of Juniper Networks. I was an engineering manager for the software-defined networking product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ArtyGeek was hired to develop a simple UI prototype for our company. The mockups were intended for all our web dashboards. We had no plans of involving them on the networking side.

How did you come to work with ArtyGeek?

We found ArtyGeek on Upwork and looked at their portfolio. I generally liked their design, which was the main purpose of hiring them. We realized that a full visual design would take a lot of time, so we started with a simple admin team, which was more generic and easier to get going. We gave ArtyGeek a small pilot project and, after a period, I realized that they were doing a good job. We added more members to the team, and ArtyGeek continued the project for 3–4 months.

How much have you invested with ArtyGeek?

I have moved on to a new position so I don’t have access to this information. I believe that the cost was between $8,000 and $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The collaboration lasted for a few months. The contract ended in July 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

The code quality is good. We haven’t required a lot of iterations after the initial review. I see ArtyGeek as a good frontend development team overall, at least the members who worked with us.

They performed well, but it was only a quick pilot project. I moved on before it ended, so I can’t mention any metrics. The work was delivered this month, and it may or may not be used, so it’s very difficult to comment.

How did ArtyGeek perform from a project management standpoint?

I liked working with their team. They are disciplined and deliver things on time. ArtyGeek has been working on this type of project for quite some time, and they have developed skills through which they can quickly get to a requirement and make sure it gets delivered on time.

One of the best parts of the engagement was project management. ArtyGeek is a good team for frontend development but, when it comes to visual design and creating a user experience, I didn’t get a chance to work with the right people.

What did you find most impressive about ArtyGeek?

The code quality was good, as was the project management. I have been working with teams and individual contractors for quite some time, and have preferred the latter. My experience with ArtyGeek was very good and, following it, I have started to consider working with other small design agencies.

Are there any areas ArtyGeek could improve?

I found them to be weaker on the UX and visual design side. There is a lot of room for improvement here. This was the original reason for hiring ArtyGeek, but we couldn’t spend so much time on the project. I wasn’t very confident that they could deliver the kinds of results we were looking for in a short span of time. Their overall portfolio is very good, though, and I can only speak for the designer we worked with.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We had weekly calls and ArtyGeek delivered every task we assigned on time.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They had good value for money compared to my other projects.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    There was a bit of a gap between what we looked at in ArtyGeek’s portfolio and what they produced.
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

HTML5-Based Piano Instruction Animation Tool

"I only have good things to say about them."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Oct. 2015 - Mar. 2017
Project summary: 

Arty Geek created a complex piano-playing animation tool in HTML5, allowing seamless functionality across browser types through the integration of music notation, media, and XML files. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Israel
Founder, Negina
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The completed product supports up to 5,000 daily users, thanks to Arty Geek’s stable development work. The team contributed significant amounts of exploratory research and the work product is high quality.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Negina, which provides online music lessons for the Israeli and German markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arty Geek?

I needed help with creating an HTML JavaScript tool involving animation of a piano based on XML files. In 2015, this project was quite innovative based on what Arty Geek did with HTML5.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We needed to create a tool that works within a browser—on Chrome, Firefox, Mozilla, Safari, etc.—that can play a lot of music notes simultaneously with no gaps or no noticeable delays and without using Flash. Back then, we used Flash, but browsers stopped supporting that, and we needed to move to HTML5. Most companies we approached didn’t even want to dive into it because there weren’t many libraries of Open Source resources that we could use to create it. Arty Geek had to do extensive exploration. They were positive they could do it. Most other companies said it was too early to create this tool in HTML5. Arty Geek went through a month or so of exploration at their expense just to prove to me that they could do it. They created a very simple prototype that actually did what I wanted, then they moved on to creating the entire tool, which was quite complex.

The piano tool actually shows you how to play a specific tune. Let’s say you want to play Hey Jude by The Beatles. You see a piano in front of you, and when you press play, you can see which keys are being depressed. You can make the playback slow or fast, and you can show the name of the note on the keys. You can isolate the right or left hand if you want. You can see the actual notes on the screen while the song is being played, so it’s actually learning by imitation.

The tool is designed for people who don’t know how to play piano and don’t want to go through the struggle of learning notation, which takes years. We offer that as well, but it’s not a key focus. [In comparison,] [t]here are tons of YouTube videos that show you how to play songs. The backend is quite complex because it has to combine a lot of different files, including XML files, media files, and music notation files that need to be synced within the browser and not in a native app, which is very easy to do because it would rely on the power of the device.

How did you come to work with Arty Geek?

I work with freelancers from all over the world. I have family in Ukraine in the same city where Arty Geek is located. On a family vacation, I had some business meetings with local companies and tried to find partners for this project. I chose Arty Geek because they were so sure they could create the tool. I also looked at their reviews on Upwork, which were fantastic.

How much have you invested with Arty Geek?

We have spent around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October of 2015, and the project was completed in March of 2017. We’re still in touch.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

The product is used by 4,000–5,000 people every day, and it’s very stable and works as it should. Before this, we had a Flash tool that didn’t work on mobile devices. Obviously, once we implanted this new tool in our website, we saw growth as mobile users became potential clients. We had an increase of about 70% in revenue because of this.

How did Arty Geek perform from a project management standpoint?

I only have good things to say about them. The starting phase was exploratory because they wanted to verify for themselves and show me that they could build the tool. After that, they gave me estimations about each phase. They broke down the project into several phases so that we could measure the achievements, and I paid them according to that structure. I didn’t have a strict timeline for them because the work was quite innovative and it’s hard to tell how much time it would take to solve an issue that nobody else has before.

I was very happy with the way they reported their progress. They’re very easy to reach, and they answer questions. They were also very communicative about asking for help. After working with a lot of freelancers and companies around the world, I find that people often just do what they think is best and send over something completely different than what was described.

What did you find most impressive about Arty Geek?

They stay up-to-date with new technology, and it’s quite unique. Their employees are constantly learning new technologies like Angular. For my project, that was crucial. They also have great communication skills, which I didn’t expect when outsourcing to another country. Arty Geek always listens, and they provided a contact person so that I didn’t have to speak with the entire division.

Are there any areas Arty Geek could improve?

We’ve finished what we defined, and now we have a long set of corrections and things to change because of my inaccurate specifications. I don’t think they’re fit to do little projects. If I need another 10 hours of working on the tool, they may not be the best option. So, I continue to develop the product in-house. I would like to do the final touches with them, but they’re focused more on larger-scope projects. I could wait until I have enough changes to offer them a project. Maintenance over time is not cost-effective for them if there are limited hours per month. That’s something that could be improved.

5.0
Overall Score They’re fantastic. When I have another large-scope project, they’ll be my first call.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They were available and always on time. They did what they promised.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    In Israel or Germany, I would’ve paid a lot more.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The product is completely free of bugs and very stable, which is important because we charge users for it.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’ve already referred them to several clients, and they were happy as well.

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Arty Geek is a reliable partner for digital media design. The team creates visual assets for projects ranging from microsites to interactive e-books. They also assist with website development.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Sr. Manager, Healthcare Media Firm
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Arty Geek’s visual style is appealing and engaging, and the quality of their work continues to improve over time. The team is willing to adjust to a significant time difference. Arty Geek excels at project management and communication. There is room for improvement in their billing process but it is acceptable.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company focuses on publication and editorial work, with the goal of transforming health through information technology. We work with IT and healthcare partners for this purpose. I am the senior manager of products and user experience design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arty Geek?

We required help with digital media and user experience.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve helped us with website design and development. Our first project was an interactive microsite with endless scrolling. Most recently, they helped us with an interactive e-book series. For a high engagement experience, the e-book content was exposed by clicking on different areas.

Arty Geek has used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for our projects. They’ve also used a product called Tumult Hype for our interactive e-books. Throughout the design process, they have been using the Adobe Dreamweaver suite.

How did you come to work with Arty Geek?

A coworker had worked with them and recommended them. I reached out to Arty Geek. They were a right fit, price-wise, so I gave them our first contract. They did a great job, so we kept working with them.

How much have you invested with Arty Geek?

The cost of their work has been $10,000–$50,000 in total.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Arty Geek around 3 years ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Arty Geek has done a great job. They have created 11 e-books for us, which will definitely have measurable goals tied to them. We will gather data on this later on.

Clients love Arty Geek’s work. Arty Geek’s visual design is eye-catching, both for illustrations and web design. The quality of their work continues to improve. The more clients they have, the better they will become.

How did Arty Geek perform from a project management standpoint?

Our contact on their end has been a superhero. He has kept tasks in line, hit deadlines, and adjusted when they could not be hit. This happened because we were not giving them content in time, so I wouldn’t put it on Arty Geek.

We have a standard setup for communication. Their team puts together a project outline and send an invoice based on that. There could be some improvement in this regard, but it’s acceptable.

What did you find most impressive about Arty Geek?

Project management and communication are 2 things they do well. Whenever there was a question, Arty Geek didn’t hesitate to reach out. They’ve been very responsive. Despite the 9-hour time difference, they work based on our schedule.

Are there any areas Arty Geek could improve?

Arty Geek could improve the invoicing process, which is an operations item. I have no complaints about their design and development output.

5.0
Overall Score They’re a great team. It was a learning experience for everyone. We’re all better off as a result of it.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Arty Geek has always been available, despite the significant time difference with our office. They’re present during our workday for questions and clarifications.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    For the cost, the value we receive is extraordinary.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The quality of their work keeps getting better.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I would definitely recommend Arty Geek to another company. They’re responsive, and they get the work done. As long as we can provide the proper directions up front, they will run with it.

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4.5

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
May 2015 - Dec. 2016
Project summary: 

Arty Geek helped design an e-commerce website with a large catalog, a custom framework, and various plug-ins. They assisted with mockups, UI and then continued to help with some redesigns of individual pages.

The Reviewer
 
51-250 Employees
 
San Jose, California
Jonathan Chachoua
Lead Engineer, Oscaro
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Arty Geek has the knowledge to face complex technical projects. They’re responsive to requests, and flexible and scalable when it comes to a shift in project scope or changing needs. Their communication mid-project could be improved, in order to avoid misunderstandings, but they take feedback well.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Oscaro is a leading multinational automotive online retailer with more than $300 million in revenue worldwide. Our mission is to empower the DIY community both online and offline, and our culture is to do it with a friendly attitude. We combine over a million OE Quality parts from premium parts manufacturers with exceptional customer service.

I’m the lead engineer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arty Geek?

We needed someone to help us with our web design. Our website wasn’t what we wanted for the US market. It wasn’t as sleek and responsive as our competitors’ websites. We wanted to increase our conversion rate.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We did some mockups and started working with Arty Geek on the first one. We realized it wasn’t what we were looking for, so we did a second mockup which was much closer to our objectives. The interface was very easy to use and it was a clean website. We use third-party plug-ins for specific features of the website. The framework is custom and has specific features for the auto industry. That makes the site more complex. The site can easily break just by changing the layout if you don’t pay attention. We have hundreds of thousands of products on the site.

Since we were happy with their work, we did a second project in 2016. That was a redesign of two pages on the website, including the product page which is one of the most important pages of our website. They also enhanced the brand page.

How did you come to work with Arty Geek?

We found them through Upwork. They sent a quote and we hired them. Arty Geek was a good option because they had multiple resources to help on the project. It’s easier to get professional quality when you’re dealing with a company instead of an individual.

How much have you invested with Arty Geek?

We have spent between $5,000 and $7,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in 2015. The first project was done in five weeks. The second project was completed in December 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We are happy with their work. When we did the redesign, the first objective was not so much to increase the traffic. It was more to increase the conversion rate. The conversion rate has improved by 20%. Some pages are converting more than others. Visitors are coming back to the website even on mobile. Before the redesign, the site wouldn’t work on tablets and smartphones. Consequently, we’ve been able to extend our audience, which is also driving the conversion rate.

How did Arty Geek perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been very responsive in addressing issues. They delivered on time with the expected quality.

What did you find most impressive about Arty Geek?

Their main strength is that they’re able to face any technical challenge. They gave us a quote for the website design and then realized it was more complex than they first thought. People working on the project were flexible and their communication was good. They are able to think about the project and add more resources if needed.

Are there any areas Arty Geek could improve?

They could communicate more. When they delivered the product, it was almost perfect. But on the technical side, they made some choices that was not the optimal way to do it. Since they didn’t share their technical interpretation with me, it wasn’t exactly what I was hoping for. They were good at taking my feedback and made some iterations.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They were on time. Any delays were our fault.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They’re a Ukrainian company so it’s not the same cost as other countries. It’s much more expensive than any other agency we’ve worked with, but the quality is very good.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I want them to continue to improve on the design and also, on the technical side, make sure it’s what the customer wants. Shortcuts make it easier and it works, but in the long run, it’s more difficult to maintain, change and understand.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I would recommend them to anyone who is interested in doing a redesign. They are flexible with the code and they addressed all the projects. They’re a great partner.

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Sept. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Arty Geek works on a subcontracted basis providing development expertise. So far, they’ve been involved in two projects; one is a native iOS game, and the other is an Android cryptocurrency exchange app.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Kiev, Ukraine
Vladimir Potapenko
CEO, 8Allocate
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Arty Geek delivers satisfactory results and end customers have been pleased so far. Their staff is responsive, adaptive, and fixes bugs quickly without billing extra. While they could increase their UI/UX expertise, they get the job done without requiring micromanagement.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a co-founder and CEO of a company that provides software development services similar to those of Arty Geek.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arty Geek?

We have worked with them on a subcontracting basis for two projects. One of them was an Android cryptocurrency solution, and the other was the outsourcing of an iOS game app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our first project was for an end-to-end solution for an XDR wallet. It was a blockchain platform for peer-to-peer exchanges of cryptocurrency. It was written in Ruby on Rails by our team, but we needed to develop an Android application with backend integration, which was done by Arty Geek. They also developed and supported a native iOS game on behalf of a German client.

Our own product owner was in charge of the Scrum and delivery process. We have used one or two iOS and Android developers and a project manager from Arty Geek’s side. We paid them on a time-and-materials basis.

How did you come to work with Arty Geek?

We found them through a recommendation from someone on the Ukrainian market around 1½ years ago.

How much have you invested with Arty Geek?

The cost of Arty Geek’s work has been around $30,000 so far. The cost of one software developer is $3,700 per month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Arty Geek in September 2016. We continue to use their iOS development services for a project which was started in November. The contract has been extended until June 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I am not aware of details of the Android project around quality assurance, acceptance, and delivery, but I know that the final customer was satisfied. There were some bugs, but Arty Geek fixed them and only billed us for project management — not the QA and the bug-fixing process itself.

I’ve been overall satisfied with Arty Geek over both of our projects. I would definitely work with Arty Geek again.

How did Arty Geek perform from a project management standpoint?

Their account and project managers are very responsive. They provided hour-by-hour estimates in the beginning, which were completely accurate. However, we had a strange situation with invoicing at one point.

For the second project, we worked with the client directly for project management, task setting, and briefings. Arty Geek handled HR details, invoicing, and so on. They worked on a dedicated, outsourced team model.

What did you find most impressive about Arty Geek?

There are many firms that feel the need to ping the client each day and ask questions just to be visible. Arty Geek hasn’t done this; they only appear when it’s really needed. They ask questions and do the work. It’s a self-guided process which doesn’t require micromanagement on our part.

Are there any areas Arty Geek could improve?

We tried to involve them in one more project, but couldn’t do so because of the level of UI/UX expertise on Arty Geek’s end. The product owner was not satisfied with the look of their applications, but that was just the opinion of one person.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We didn’t book the iOS developer for the full 6 months, but rather prolonged their contract month by month. This led to 1-week decision periods from Arty Geek’s side, and we didn’t know if we should find a replacement or not. Everything else was on time.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I wouldn’t say that they’re expensive compared to other players who provide the same services and quality on the international market. There are cheaper options, but Arty Geek is okay in terms of price/quality.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    My clients and I are satisfied with how the application works. Everything has been deployed on time.
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Dec. 2014 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Arty Geek provides attractive web designs and conducts site builds in CSS and HTML, creating streamlined layouts that function across all browsers and mobile devices. 

The Reviewer
 
Sole Proprietor
 
Warsaw, Poland
Freelancer, Web Services Firm
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Arty Geek’s engaging designs now support multiple monetized websites. The team’s high-quality deliverables a good overall value contribute to a productive partnership. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a company that buys and sells domain names. I also build websites that I can monetize in some way.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Arty Geek?

I needed a website design for a new project. I was looking for a nice layout and skin.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I was talking with the head of Arty Geek, and I showed him the design I had. He told me that the design I had was bad and that he could make it better. In 2 or 3 days, he came back with a design that was better than what I had. Then, they also did a site build. He proposed a mockup of the design for free. I was not looking for programming because they didn’t have the type of programmers I needed. Arty Geek just did design work for me and made the site build in CSS and HTML. They have to showcase it on their own server to make sure it works in all browsers. We’ve built multiple projects together, involving mobile-responsive sites. I was using Django and still am, but Arty Geek doesn’t have developers for that. I was striving to get designs that are simple and easy to use. The sites are content-based, travel-related, or graphic design-related for downloading free graphic files.

How did you come to work with Arty Geek?

I found them on Elance.

How much have you invested with Arty Geek?

I’ve spent a few thousand dollars with them over the course of our relationship.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with them in December of 2014, and the work is ongoing. We are currently working on a project that allows journalists to publish content daily. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What did you find most impressive about Arty Geek?

Their designs were really good. I was already doing designs but decided to work with them after seeing their skills.

Are there any areas Arty Geek could improve?

It’s been a long time since I’ve worked with them on a daily basis, so I don’t remember precise details. I’m sure they’re completely different now. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    It was quite good.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I recommend them all the time.