Cosmico Studios

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

With 160 years of agricultural experience and over 20 years of food science credibility, our heritage empowers us to cultivate nature and apply scientific rigor to develop innovative plant-based solutions. We create premium fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based specialty ingredients that deliver clean label transparency and evidence-based claims.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Cosmico Studios to design and build a microsite to promote one of our branded products, for the European market.

SOLUTION

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

We found Cosmico Studios via their Youtube channel and we hired them based on the quality of their videos, their client portfolio and client reviews.

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

Cosmico Studios created a custom microsite via the Webflow CMS. This project included wireframes, mockups, content development and custom code.

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

The team included a project manager, a designer, and a programmer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The microsite was featured at a large trade-show in Europe and the stakeholder feedback has been very positive.

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

We used email, Asana and weekly online meetings to keep the project on track. Cosmico Studios was very responsive to our requests.

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

Cosmico Studios went beyond a typical agency; they functioned more like an extension of our marketing team.

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

Cosmico Studios was easy to work, flexible and very responsive. I have no suggestions for improvement at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are the managers of a line of skincare products and wanted to launch a web store to offer our products online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

After launching our new line of skincare products, we needed a website. We decided to hire Cosmico Studios to design and develop a Shopify site for us.

SOLUTION

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

We found Cosmico Studios online and chose them based on their history of building web stores using Shopify.

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

After discussing our goals and objectives, the team delivered design mock-ups for our site. After approval, the team designed and developed the new Shopify site, incorporating our company and product brand information.

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

Kenny was our project manager and our main point of contact throughout the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching our site and promoting it on Social Media, we had our first online sale in just a few hours. Our customers are happy with the store experience. The product pages are easy to navigate and users can now pay by credit card. Order fulfilments are done easily using Shopify's tools.

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

We had direct communication with Kenny, the project manager, who helped us throughout the whole process.

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

Cosmico Studios was very helpful, and they showed us the best ways to use Shopify. They were responsive to our needs and showed they had a lot of experience building robust e-commerce websites using Shopify.

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

Nothing comes to mind. The experience was A+.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of the US division of Humidif Group, a product design and packaging company. We run multiple companies out of our office such as Cigar Box Factory, a company that specializes in handmade cigar boxes. We have about seven locations globally and we work with the largest tobacco brands in the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cosmico Studios?

We needed someone to redevelop and redesign our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Besides redesigning and redeveloping our website, Cosmico Studios provides me with consultancy services to enhance the front- and backend of the website. They would also do ongoing maintenance, updating, and customization. 

Moreover, the team uses Adobe Illustrator to create and present their designs mockups.

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact is Kenneth (CEO).

How did you come to work with Cosmico Studios?

I met them through a mutual contact many years ago, and I linked back with Kenneth when I started working on this cigar marketplace.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve probably invested around $7,500 USD.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing partnership started in April 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

What we’re trying to achieve with this project is to create transparency when logging in reports and analytics of all our sites. That’s what we’re currently doing, so now we’re just merging all our platforms into one Zoho account. That way, customers can just easily order an existing design, click on the product, and then upload their logo. This makes the process more efficient for us.

How did Cosmico Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

The way they provided the quotes made it easier for the stakeholders to interpret and visualize what I was trying to enhance on the site. We usually communicate through email and phone. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re impressed with Cosmico Studios’ communication skills, and it’s the main reason why we continue to work with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They don’t have to improve on anything. they’re reliable, fluent, transparent, and educated. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would say to gather all your information because it’s going to benefit you and it’ll make the process easier for them. Make sure you provide all the necessary assets for the project and try to mirror their transparency in communication.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a partner in VananaVan that performs marketing for private bus drivers. We’re setting up an online database system to simplify the process for parents searching for drivers for their kids.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cosmico Studios?

We wanted to set up a whole online infrastructure. We wanted to get a server and the database up and running.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Cosmico Studios did everything from the ground up. Right when the project started, they ran through the basics of starting an online service. The team worked on the flow charts and prototypes. 

What is the team composition?

I’m not sure how many people are assigned to the project, but we directly communicate with Kenny (CEO & Founder).

How did you come to work with Cosmico Studios?

We met Kenny because he did some work for our attorney.  We looked for other options, but Cosmico Studios just seemed like the perfect balance in price and quality.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together about a year and a half or two years ago. They’re still taking care of all the IT needs we have.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re finishing up the website for launch, so right now, we don’t have any statistics, but the quality of the work is great.

How did Cosmico Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re great. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, everything slowed down, but it all worked out fine. We can call them whenever needed to talk about ideas or tell them if anything is missing, and they’re really helpful. Their team also interjects with a lot of good ideas from their side, and we really like that part.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We like the fact that we’re always in contact with just one person on Cosmico Studios' team. Sometimes when it’s a big team, a lot of things would get lost in translation, so it’s always nice to have just one person to deal with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t really think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner of Facebook Ads company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Cosmico Studios?

Install the conversions API.

SOLUTION

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

I already knew Ken. He has worked with me on projects in the past.

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

I gave Ken access to the website and Facebook Ads manager and he was able to install the Facebook Conversion API.

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

Ken. Owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

tracking for facebook ads improved

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Ken was great, responsive, and fast.

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

Ken understand the Conversion API and can install it on any platform

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

Ken is great, no improvements.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

i am the CEO of a content based platform based in NYC

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

i hired Cosmico to help with the development of my mobile application Holla App Me

SOLUTION

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

I canvased my linkden account to find a good developer to create my mobile application

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

i had alot of issues and fixes with the app. Pertaining an map that os vital to the applications success, Ken and his outstanding team at Cosmico did a fantastic job fixing all the errors

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

i don’t know that information

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

still early

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

The communication between Ken and myself was outstanding and extremely important

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

I like their professional approach to the project.

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

no not at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Dade Social and the DS app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

App development

SOLUTION

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

Through a search of both Social Media and Google. The deciding factor was ultimately Kenneth Metral through a combination of Instagram videos, virtual interview and my gut feeling.

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

We developed an app from begging to end. Kenneth explained every step of the way and delivered on all his promises.

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

I only dealt with Kenneth which made the process even easier than dealing with multiple people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m very happy with the outcome.

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

They knew how to communicate effectively and had tons of patience.

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

They have a strong work ethic!

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

Cosmico did great!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner Aprontodental LLC Dental Equipment distributor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Cosmico Studios?

Website audit and updating

SOLUTION

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

The way he presented himself and his company via social media, and the level of professionalism that he proyected

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

Keneth was hired to audit our website for functionality and design and the project got done in a expedited and professional manner

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

That I don't know but he job got done

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Keneth is always there when contacted ready to help and always go the extra mile to help his customers

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

excellent

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

Their communication was always open and quick response to questions the job got done complete and fast

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

There is alway room for improvement with any company