Codepixel

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Marketing Manager at Allegra Cruises, travel agency that is specialized in cruise industry. Our company was established in 2010 in Montenegro, with offices in Bar, Kotor and Tivat and since 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codepixel?

We launched our company website in April 2017, with integrated booking engine, that included pricing and availability in real-time. Over the past couple years, as business started to grow, and many our passengers have used our booking engine, we started to see some disadvantages of current design, so we hire Codepixel for complete redesign of website, with added many CMS features.

What were your goals for this project?

Our main goal is to help our passengers with choosing the right cruise, so they can make a hassle-free booking and ease process for them and for the agency. Also, we wanted to share our knowledge to larger audience via blog articles and introduce them to cruises and cruise industry.

SOLUTION

How did you select Codepixel?

We made our first contact through a mutual friend from the IT industry and since then our communication has been excellent. I realized that we think similarly, that Codepixel works with modern technologies, that they are a young and ambitious team and considering that, our company made the decision easily.

Describe the project in detail.

The redesigned website will be a hybrid of the WordPress platform and the booking engine. The WordPress platform will be in charge of custom cruise packages, and the booking engine will display cruise offers directly from cruiselines. Because WordPress part of website and booking engine are hosted on different servers, the design will have to connect them into one whole Allegra Cruises website.

What was the team composition?

The team working on our project consisted of a front-end developer, a back-end developer, a UX/UI designer and a Project Manager. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, meetings were usually conducted via the Zoom platform, but we also visited their headquarters in Podgorica several times.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Due to coronavirus pandemic, we haven't launched website yet, so we have additional time to tweak it and make the best version of it. Right now, we are in final stage, where we are setting everything up and making plans for the launch.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had a weekly Zoom meetings and email communication on daily basis. In addition to that, we had a couple major meeting in their office in Podgorica. There was no and downtime in workflow between our teams.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Codepixel is a team of young people, we are similar in age, and I was most impressed by the ease of communication between us. Also, each of our tasks were equally important to them. They approached it with the greatest possible attention.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think there is always room for improvement, but at this point we have all given our maximum on the project and pulled the best out of all of us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the company founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to develop a taylor-made school management information system from scratch.

SOLUTION

How did you select Codepixel and what were the deciding factors?

We found them through a referral and selected them over several other companies because of their good references.

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

We wanted to develop a tailor-made school management information system from scratch, for school leaders and office staff which provides the tools needed to efficiently manage school life.

We needed something that is efficient, secure, easy to use and saves everybody valuable time so that schools can focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning.

The end result is software applicable to independent and international schools and at the moment offering the following professional solutions:

• Student
• Staff database
• Attendance
• Reports.

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

There was a:

• Project manager
• Front and backend developers
• A designer.

A total of 4 people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We started implementing the software at our school and user feedback has been outstanding.

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

We communicated through Zoom, Jira, as well as in person. The support and management style has been excellent so far.  

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

They implemented all the desired features and came up with their own suggestions which further improved the product.

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

I have no objections.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Organization of Montenegrins Studying Abroad (OMSA) is a non-political, non-profitable, and nongovernmental organization working on establishing the most complete and information-wise richest network of Montenegrins Studying Abroad (MSA), with the ultimate goal of creating a unified platform for MSA to collaborate and engage actively in global, regional, and local project activities.

OMSA was founded in December 2011, and with more than a thousand members and alumni, an active Point of Contact Network in 40 (groups of) countries. It is engaged in collaborative work on four different continents and in eight different time zones.

It supports the target MSA population estimated at 1300 students who are at the moment studying across the globe. I hold a position of Executive director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Over the number of years, OMSA has grown considerably in terms of its member and alumni community. With that, naturally, has grown a demand for new and improved programs, and expectations have risen sharply.

In order to match the demand, Organization has continuously worked on creating and delivering new programs. As the Organization delivers programs across the globe, it uses its centralized platform for communication with its members, alumni and third parties (institutions, organizations, diaspora, media etc).

Our goal was to design and create a user friendly and modern web platform (desktop and mobile version) that will enable the Organization to efficiently communicate with its audience.

SOLUTION

How did you select Codepixel and what were the deciding factors?

We screened several vendors based on the offers we have received from them. All offers were created based on the ToR we have developed and sent to them.

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

Upon receiving the offer, we conducted few meetings with regard to the platform development. As our website contains rather a large amount of information, Codepixel helped us finalize ideas and structure of the site, and also suggested multiple changes that advanced users’ experience and the platform itself.

Upon finalizing the structure and providing info materials from our side, Codepixel presented us with few design mockups. After having chosen one, we received a UX/UI design for all the pages of the website within a reasonable time, including both the desktop and mobile version.

Although at first it seemed just like another info website, it turned out to be a platform containing multiple functions and features, and among others it includes:

• info materials and presentation of the Organization;
• news and articles divided into multiple categories;
• clickable map of the world, with each country having its own page;
• registration platform for three different types of users whose information is securely stored in a base;
• multi-functional personal area for all registered users, including the possibility to edit their profiles, interact, read news only for registered users etc;
• multilevel admin users, in line with our Privacy policy, that enables us to perform our work in much simple ways.

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

Project manager, project coordinator, designer, and two developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new platform was launched in the first half of July, and we received a number of positive feedback from our audience, especially with regard to the new design, very friendly navigation and the fact the entire website is easily accessible from the phone.

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

Our communication flow was pretty smooth and fast.

Codepixel appointed one person on their behalf to communicate with one person on behalf of our team, and they kept in touch through online platforms (due to the lockdown) and also organized few meetings in person, when circumstances permitted.

Codepixel ensured that we were consulted on each detail in advance and they performed their work in a very professional manner.

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

Although we first thought that we had developed all materials needed for the website, it turned out we were just half way through it. Codepixel suggested to us a number of changes that improved the original idea, and they showed great flexibility for our needs.

During the corona virus outbreak in Montenegro everything closed temporarily, but they kept working on our platform and were coming up with solutions for a number of challenges.

A particular aspect, in addition to the neat work they did, is that they showed great interest into the meaningful success of our platform, as they were ensuring that every single detail (even small things like the confirmation e-mail for registered users) was taken care of.

Their knowledge, skills and attitudes are something that will keep us working with them. I recommend Codepixel to anyone who is looking for a team of people that will bring their idea into reality in a professional, fast and thoughtful way.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, enhance institutional capacities to assure sustainable development. UNDP also supports CSOs, encourages leaderships, partnerships in order to sustain development results.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codepixel?

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the normal functioning of populations around the world and threaten the health of all, but women and girls are disproportionately affected. As communities around the world are forced to stay at home, women and girls are at a heightened risk of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

Because pandemic exacerbate pre-existing gender inequities and power hierarchies, violence in the home may worsen as prolonged quarantine and economic stressors increase tension in the household. Women and girls are isolated from the people and resources that can help them, and they have few opportunities to distance themselves from their abusers. Here, technological solutions could be of great help. In order to assure swift support to victims of GBV mobile application "Be Safe" has been developed.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal was to design and create a simple user-friendly, SOS mobile application for iOS and Android, with the possibility of triggering swift connection with National SOS helpline via text message with a precise geo-location.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We already collaborated with Codepixel in the past. They have a good track record and good reviews of other clients, Moreover, possibility of working on a tight schedule was additional reasoning.

Describe the project in detail.

Upon TOR developed for the provider started intensive work with Codepixel with series of online discussions of the goal of the project in the context of remote work and lockdown of the country due to pandemic that was in its peak. We received the first UX/UI design mockups within 2 days.

Codepixel offered excellent framework that was talked trough in a spirit of good partnership and mutual understanding that resulted with fast solutions finding for different key functionalities, such as connecting the SMS service with the in-app alert button for bringing immediate help to the victims. They also created multi-language features for two languages.

As soon as we started to work with Codepixel we got into a series of online calls to discuss the goal of the project because remote work was at its peak. All following UNDP requests have been met:

• women friendly app
• non-sexist design
• matches women's autonomy preserved proces
• provides number of opportunities for support to victim of GBV
• reduced internet-depandanse

What was the team composition?

Project manager, Project coordinator, designer, developer and project analyst.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app has already gained massive traction among the potential victims of domestic violence. It reached close to 5 thousand downloads in less than 10 days, with an average rating 4.6 for both iOS and Android combined.

We received quite a lot of positive feedback from other UNDP and UN Women offices in the neighbouring countries, and they have shown interest in adopting the app for those countries as well.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was easy and fast. Because of the pandemic we used only online communication resources like Zoom and Viber. Codepixel performed with high flexibility and extraordinary client oriented service delivery.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed with the speed with which the work was carried out, handling all the features and optimization. Also we would like to note their comprehensive awareness, assistance in documentation regarding legal aspects and privacy policy.

We are grateful for their commitment, patience, professionalism, and understanding. We will continue to collaborate with them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Dukley has: Hotel & Resort with 3 private beaches, marina and luxury villas for sale, which can be added to rental program. My position at that moment was IT manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codepixel?

We needed new websites for our company. Codepixel created them for us from scratch. Mission and vision were to be ahead of competition, to be leader. With usage of smart software solutions, I believe we've achieved that.

What were your goals for this project?

Goals were to create new websites which will be fast to use on mobile devices and PCs, with high level cyber-security, and appealing to the consumers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We've decided to go with Codepixel, as new formed company at that moment because we knew some of their team, and their previous projects & experiences.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Our new website had to be appealing to the consumers, to generate interest, provide useful information, and to establish fast communication with possible clients. We've created live chat system and inquiries submission forms.

What was the team composition?

We had marketing and sales managers communicating with Codepixel, and providing them with content, and design/features requests.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In my opinion, we established faster interaction with clients, while providing value, and not distracting them with unnecessary infromation.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was effective, easy to arrange, and in time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Most impressive is their willingness to meet with client's requirements, which sometimes tend to be really advanced.

Are there any areas for improvement?

At that moment Codepixel was young company, they worked too hard to meet requirements. If they were a bit stricter on technical suggestions, and more relaxed afterwards, result might even be better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is a survey and market research platform. I managed the project for the site.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Codepixel?

We wanted to find professional front-end developers who could deliver pixel-perfect websites and also have a good understanding of project features.

What were your goals for this project?

To deliver a pixel-perfect website within the project timeline.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We screened several vendors and compared prices as well as the tech stack and proposal. We selected them on the basis of their understanding of the scope of work and the JS framework they were using.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They provided front-end development for 3 static pages based on mockups provided and feature specifications. They had to render JSON data using frontend JS logic.

What was the team composition?

I believe only one developer was involved.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was delivered smoothly and professionally. This enabled us to kick start our PR campaign.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was excellent. We provided deadlines, and they talked about feasibility. In almost every instance, they delivered ahead of schedule.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was very impressed by their attention to detail. They asked thoughtful questions to truly understand our technical needs so as not to over-engineer a solution. They also added finishing touches not specified in our design mockups. It was a great collaboration.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None. One of the most satisfactory collaborations I've had with contractors.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Department Manager of an electrical energy company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Main goal of the company is transport of electrical energy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To get professional and very good quality web site
• To have good communication during the process

SOLUTION

How did you find Codepixel?

Other

Why did you select Codepixel over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

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

To create professional quality corporate web site

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Finished web site with substantionaly improved design over old one

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

Codepixel delivered project items on time on always made fast and professional response to our needs

What was your primary form of communication with Codepixel?

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

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

They had very professional cooperation with us during project

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

We are very satisfied with Codepixel during and after the project 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior architect of OHM Mamula

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Developers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Web design and full web setup and maintenance for Historical Memorial Gallery

SOLUTION

How did you find Codepixel?

• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Codepixel over others?

Previous work done

How many teammates from Codepixel were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Codepixel was hired to do web design and web development for website of Historical Memorial Gallery. They designed everything from scratch including logo, UI interface and graphic design...

After that they filled up the site with all given data and set it up running.

Everything went flawlessly 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Site is looking clean and modern. Easy to find what are you looking for. Everything is optimized in terms of speed and watching the website on different devices. Overall reactions of people was very positive

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

They were very responsive and on time. Everything that was agreed was done on time and good quality outcome

What was your primary form of communication with Codepixel?

Virtual Meeting

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

Guessing your needs and getting there very fast and in right manner

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT of the Office of the President of Montenegro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Office of the President of Montenegro

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Creating a website predsjednik.me

SOLUTION

How did you find Codepixel?

Referral

Why did you select Codepixel over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Codepixel were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Development of a new website for the needs of the institution of the President of Montenegro

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Good communication and bringing the institution of the President closer to the citizens of Montenegro through the opening of a virtual office.

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

Everything was on time, in accordance with the agreement and needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Codepixel?

In-Person Meeting

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

Codepixel fast and professional approach impressed us.

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

Nope.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Procurement associate GEF 7 project of The Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Development of the North

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Development of the North performs administration tasks related to: preparation and monitoring of regulations and strategic planning of systems in the field of ecology, sustainable development and development of the North; system of integral environmental protection and sustainable use of natural resources; area of impact assessment and strategic environmental impact assessment, integrated pollution prevention and control; nature protection; air quality; climate change and approval and monitoring of projects that are implemented with the aim of mitigating the effects of climate change; protection of the ozone layer; noise and vibration protection; chemicals; radiation protection (radioactive substances and ionizing radiation); non-ionizing radiation; protection of land from pollution...

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development of the manual for website usage and training of the staff
• Website maintaince and hosting
• Development of the website for the project

SOLUTION

How did you find Codepixel?

Online Search

Why did you select Codepixel over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Young team

How many teammates from Codepixel were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Codepixel successfully delivered a functional website for the project that worked smoothly, quickly, and efficiently. The team provided clear, precise, and effective security measures, and personal data was never compromised. Moreover, the service provider was consistently accessible throughout the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project website was built within our target timelines and at the expected price. Customer feedback has been very positive, and the website itself performs well—both from a functionality and utility perspective. They set plan with our team and they respected it. 

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

Project management was excellent—most of the time, we as clients were the limiting factor rather than the team's speed! They consistently and effectively broke down work, and we were kept constantly informed.

What was your primary form of communication with Codepixel?

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

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

The team demonstrated an excellent culture and client-focused approach. They consistently sought creative solutions to make things work, prioritizing a deep understanding of our goals rather than just following the specification. Their agility and proactivity were evident throughout the design and build process. Overall, a truly great group of people to work with.

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

They exemplify what an outsourced digital build company should be—highly customer-centric and focused on delivering tailored solutions. Rather than simply following specifications, they make a concerted effort to understand our objectives and find ways to make things work. Their agility and proactive approach throughout the design and build process truly set them apart.