Designli

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a client and haven't created a company yet.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

I needed support to design the prototype of my web app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli helped us brainstorm and create a mock-ups of our web app. We met with several team members to establish the timeline. I met with them several times to give them information and brainstorm together. Then, Designli presented the final Figma presentation and potential next steps should we retain them to continue working on the project.

What is the team composition?

Four teammates were assigned to the project.

How did you come to work with Designli?

We found Designli through a Google search and chose them because their services seemed to be tailored toward startups.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $13,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October–November 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Designli helped me save time by brainstorming ideas. They helped me put things down so I could envision them more clearly. Designli delivered great quality work.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli delivered work on time and on budget. The team communicated well via Zoom, email, and phone calls, and we collaborated through Figma and Basecamp.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Designli could improve; everything was good.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Allow the allotted time they recommend for the process, and make sure you give them the time they need.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a consultant at a consulting company. However, I'm working as a program manager, advisor, and investor for our end client, WellBe Medical LLC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We needed help with design solutions and implementing a mobile app and website for our end client.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli is developing our end client's mobile app and website from scratch. We started with a discovery phase where we set high-level requirements, and Designli has been responsible for the UX/UI design and frontend development. They've built the app for Android and iOS, and it is a directory for medical practices. Designli has also been working on the backend of the registration pages.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with Enrique, the Product Manager; Keith, the CEO; a Project Manager; three developers: Angel, Diego, and Didier; Joshua, who was in charge of CX; and another person.

How did you come to work with Designli?

We found them through a Google search. We looked for companies that do medical mobile development. After narrowing it down to three, we ultimately selected them.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $181,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working together since August 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The progress has been excellent. It's starting to look like a real app regarding features and functionalities.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

They're ahead of schedule and responsive. Designli delivers something every two weeks; we haven't encountered any bugs yet. They manage the project using Jira, but I'm not involved. We use Basecamp, emails, and Google Meet to communicate regularly on progress. They're always moving; when we haven't reacted quickly enough, they move on to something else.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Enrique, Angel, Diego, and Didier have stood out. They've answered our questions and been patient. They've been working with me the way I like to work, so it's been very good. Enrique is always polite, and I encourage him to talk with me instead of being a yes-man.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We've been impressed with their flexibility and responsiveness to our needs and feedback.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We could've handled the requirements better, such as digging deeper into what would be needed. The requirements I wrote up were very vague. However, we had a very full schedule, so we couldn't have gone much deeper than we did. We needed more guidance to elicit more requirements.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear about what you want going in and communicate it. Don't be vague.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a nonprofit.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We needed a team to build a prototype of our app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli has been developing the prototype of our app. The app is intended for both iOS and Android platforms. The team has also been creating the logo and the app's layout, including its colors and design. Moreover, they've been giving suggestions and working with me on the design.

At the beginning of the project, the team had brainstorming sessions to narrow down and prioritize the features we wanted. We've also walked through the features to see if we can make them work, and if the costs are within the budget. For example, something with a database or AI adoption might be a little more expensive, and they've clued us in on that.

Additionally, the team has been mindful of HIPAA issues. They haven't rendered an opinion either way, but they've aimed for it to be our front and center.

What is the team composition?

We've had Keith, Tyler, and our developer and designer. More people are behind the scenes, but I've only met with them over Zoom.

How did you come to work with Designli?

I found Designli through online searching. I did a good amount of research and saw the reviews on Clutch. I went back and researched more in detail; if I saw anything, I tried to trace it back. I interviewed 4–5 different companies, and Designli was head and shoulders above everybody else. Their responses and approach were head and shoulders above everybody else.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent $13,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Designli's work has been outstanding. Even when, on the few things where we've had a hiccup, if I've talked to Keith, he's been very responsive and taken care of it. There haven't been any bad surprises, only good surprises. The team has done everything they said they would, and I haven't been blindsided at any moment.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli has been very responsive and on time. They've clarified what we're going to do at each moment. They've also clarified what we will work on with each session before our meetings. They've ensured that we know what we're working towards, identified what we need to do, and explained the decision process. Overall, the project management has been run effectively.

Moreover, the team has been very clear about the costs. There are no hidden costs, and they've been clear about what they'll do and the timeframe. There have been no surprises along the way, which I appreciate because it's super important when you're sticking to a budget.

Additionally, we've had access to everything throughout the engagement. We have progress visibility using Figma and Basecamp and communicate via Google Meet and Zoom.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Our designer and developer has been phenomenal. Additionally, Tyler has also been excellent, walking me through the initial phase and pointing out what I can expect. Lastly, Keith has also been outstanding. He's contacted me after the fact to make sure I'm satisfied.

Additionally, we've been trying to work through some things, and he's taken care of them. He has ensured we're pleased, we have everything ready, and our results are prepared the way we want. He's been very responsive every step of the way.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Designli has been great. They've been very responsive, and we've had access to everything. Also, Keith has said that they want us 100% happy and that they want us to be able to meet with our investors, which has been our goal from the beginning, and I appreciate that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing they can do better. They've addressed everything immediately and haven't left anything to chance. They don't just leave our requests hanging out there. They actually take care of them. Keith has had phone calls with us and has taken care of it. We've had conversations about this, and he has followed up. They've addressed and changed what we've been concerned about. And so, I think there hasn't been anything they could have done better because they've addressed everything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I wish I had the process written down with my notes before the meetings. I've shared some things but could have been more efficient with it.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Behind the Scenes, a new startup that will offer a journaling social media app called iScream. We're located in Kenya and are in the process of registering the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We needed a recognized company to help us develop our app's prototype to go to the next phase of the project, which is fundraising.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli helped us develop a prototype for our app. We decided to embark on their two-week solution lab, which consisted of two weeks of intense work to create our app's clickable prototype. The final product will be a web app, but Designli delivered a prototype for mobile. Our interaction with the team was mainly related to the features of the app and the prototype.

The technology behind the prototype is Figma and Node.js. The app was essentially a thought bank where users could stream their ideas and also approach and create communities based on their niche interests. The app had two sides: a space for personal journaling and a social media side. In addition, Designli also drafted the app's logo and visual identity based on its function, proposing ideas for the logo. 

What is the team composition?

We started working with two people, including Designli's CEO, Keith. Then we worked with a manager and the technical team, overall, 3-4 teammates, including Francisco, Raul, Daniel, and Jesus

How did you come to work with Designli?

We researched companies online. Designli caught our attention for many reasons, such as their portfolio and the two-week solution lab, which we found very convenient and interesting. We asked Designli for a quotation and started engaging with them. We liked their approach to clients and felt we were in safe hands.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $13,800.

What is the status of this engagement?

We signed the agreement with Designli in August 2024 and started working with them in September 2024. The core of the work was compacted in two weeks, and we had some final meetings in the first week of October 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were amazed once we received the deliverables because Designli went the extra mile. The team adjusted some design elements according to our last comments. Designli delivered two prototypes: one for the main flow and the other for a specific feature of our app. We weren't expecting that because it was extra work, and the team delivered design files and UI screens.

Overall, Designli's work quality was efficient, focused, and meaningful. The team contributed to the prototype design and the app's idea. We had interesting and fruitful conversations. Designli's team was composed of young people and one senior person, offering a vibrant environment. We enjoyed our experience because of the teammates' different backgrounds.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli was super efficient and worked according to the schedule. After each meeting, we had input and more material to revise in less than 24 hours. We had virtual meetings via Google Meet 2–3 times weekly and exchanged emails. We were given access to Figma to comment and add things and collaborated via Basecamp.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What made Designli stand out was their efficiency, creativity, and passion. The deliverables and outputs were of extremely high quality.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for the team to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend Designli's two-week solution lab because it provides good value for money. You’ll end up with a valuable prototype that you can use for your next phase.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the president of a defense contractor company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We needed a team to walk us through the procedures and costs for a customizing app development project. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We've discussed our needs and the app's functionality with Designli. The team has asked clarifying questions to narrow down what they needed to know to develop our needs. We've had various calls over a couple of weeks, refining and defining all the things we needed. Designli has ultimately given us the plan and the breakdown of the app, including how it would look, what it would cost, and how long it would take to develop it if we moved forward.

Designli has the capacity to develop the app, but we haven't moved forward due to funding issues on our side. The app is a field-customizable warehousing application. Employees can create custom forms, checklists, and inspection processes and then complete those as necessary based on the job description.

We're still communicating with Designli to redefine some of the scope. The full custom solution is out of our price range, so we're talking to them about modifying some of the things we don't necessarily need and figuring out if we can find something that works within our budget.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 5–6 people from Designli, including their CEO. Around four team members have worked on the design. 

How did you come to work with Designli?

One of our employees found them. He was tasked with finding a service provider and spoke to different groups, and Designli met our needs. 

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $13,000–$14,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

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

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Designli has given us a plan that meets our goals as described. The work's quality meets our expectations.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli is very organized and on top of things. Our communication is very effective and efficient via email and Google Meet and Zoom meetings. Designli has done everything we expect from a project management standpoint.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I've worked with different types of contractors, and Designli has been extremely communicative, open, and transparent with all questions and communications throughout the process. That was highly beneficial and appreciated.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Designli can improve on; they've been good throughout the process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as descriptive as possible. Designli is trying to give you what you need and want, and the only way they can do that is for you to be clear and descriptive. The team is good at asking questions to pull out the needed data because we had a hard time explaining it. What we do and what they do is different, and we were trying to translate our needs for them to understand. Designli is good at asking the right questions. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company is BDV Solutions, and we use our immigration program to source foreign laborers for entry-level jobs in US companies. We sold a part of the company, but I’m still one of the owners of the remaining part.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We wanted to design an app that would attract people around the world who are interested in immigrating to the US. To that end, we needed to determine whether the strategy we seek to use to achieve this is digitally viable. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli is helping us design the UI/UX of our app. Essentially, the app would help users determine the best visa strategy for their respective circumstances. Their team is working on the design framework and developing the proof of concept.

What is the team composition?

We usually work with five people from Designli, including an engineer, a UI/UX designer, and a data person. There’s also probably 2–3 more people helping out from their side.

How did you come to work with Designli?

I’m an investor in a local company that worked with Designli several times before. The founder of that company recommended them to me, saying that their team was very organized and straightforward to work with.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve invested around $10,000–$20,000 in this project. The overall project budget is probably around $500,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Designli in June 2024, and our engagement is ongoing. We’re hoping to have a beta version of our app by the end of the year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We don’t have specific metrics yet, but Designli’s work has met our expectations. We recently just finished the design phase and are now trying to determine if we can start implementing the design.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve delivered everything on time and within budget. In most instances, they’re the ones waiting for my feedback rather than me waiting on them. We’ve had in-person meetings with their team, but we mainly communicate through Microsoft Teams. For managing tasks, they use Bubble.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re most impressed with Designli’s responsiveness and timeliness.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have no complaints about Designli at all. Everything’s been going the way they said it would.  

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs

Based on our experience, it would be helpful to make yourself and your team more available to them. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of CORRail, a railway software technology company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We hired Designli to develop a software product that my company came up with.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli helped us develop a web-based software app we had ideated. Following our outline, their team took the railway network and used its GPS coordinates and mileposts to develop a prototype. As for the technology stack, they used Figma and integrated different plug-ins.

The features for the final product will include notifications, GPS coordinates, and milepost labels using mapping technology. It'll also have a toggle feature, allowing users to use toggle buttons to configure their choices. The app will also have a number of updates, so we'll keep it up to date automatically through dates and locations.

What is the team composition?

We had four or five different teammates from Designli (designers and developers) who were part of all of our conversations, and everyone worked together to build this platform.

How did you come to work with Designli?

I originally found them online. We used them in the past for another project that we never finished, so this was the second time I hired them. When I originally approached Designli, I knew that I wanted to work with a South Carolina-based firm and found some type of review about them, so I contacted them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from June–August 2024. However, I'm going to contract Designli again to develop the full product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Designli successfully delivered the prototype for this project, as well as the outline and blueprints for the final product. Overall, the quality of the prototype met our expectations. We're still in negotiations with potential customers. Our original idea was to use this prototype as part of our sales pitch, sell it to our customers, and then develop it.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli was always on time and responded to any of my questions within 24 hours. Moreover, they were consistent with the deliverables, and they completed each one before the next meeting. We had weekly phone calls and, at times, even almost daily phone calls to talk about the process. I even had phone and text conversations with the owner, and we had Zoom calls as well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I've only worked with another potential provider who didn't exactly do what Designli did. Still, the main difference between Designli and that person was the one-on-one collaboration with Designli's owner. As mentioned, we even had text conversations.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Designli could have improved on.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Have a detailed plan around your vision and present as much information to Designli as you can. A lot of the most interesting parts of this project were discussed before we even discussed hiring them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of an AI storage startup that’s over half a year old. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

I hired Designli to design the UI/UX of a mobile app for Android and iOS. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli helped me design the app's overall look and workflow. We met twice weekly for about an hour to discuss the app’s visuals and fonts. We also discussed the minute details of how a user might use the app, what problems they might encounter, and how to overcome them. 

Currently, we’re in talks of getting Designli’s full stack developers to connect the app’s front- and backend. However, we still have to plan a few other things, such as the marketing and Kickstarter campaign. For technologies, we’re using non-generative AI and computer vision technologies with multi-modal components.

For features and functionality, the app’s premise is to help users remember where they put things. Users can take photos or videos of what they’re putting away, and the app will automatically identify the item. For instance, if a user wants to go hiking, the app will identify items they might need for the hike and show the items’ locations.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve paid around $20,700 for the app’s design. 

What is the status of this engagement?

I met some of Designli’s representatives in March 2024 and started doing a bit of work in April 2024. The engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have an idea of how we want to design and build the app, but Designli has been great at determining possible issues and finding workarounds. It’s great to have them working on the app; their insights have been useful. The app’s UI/UX design would be quite different if we tried to build it from scratch without the Designli team.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli’s project management is great. We always have weekly meetings, and we have to reschedule them from time to time, but this isn’t a problem because they’re truly attentive. They always ask many questions and seek more details to fully understand what I need. This helps them execute tasks properly—their developers even join many of our meetings. They remain patient even if our meetings go for over an hour.

In terms of tools, they use Basecamp and Otter.ai to ensure we have all the transcripts and recordings of our meetings. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Designli is attentive and listens well to our needs. They’re truly professional and have a streamlined and top-notch approach to the project. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

This isn’t a major problem, but it would be better if they could let me know earlier — such as a day or so — if we have to reschedule meetings. Since I’m building a new app, I have to jump here and there.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Check the meetings’ transcripts and ask yourself if you’ve missed anything. Write some notes and bring them up in the next meeting. This is important if you’re developing an app that looks fairly simple on the surface but is complicated underneath. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Lincoln Brannick: I’m the owner and CEO of Local Rentz, a peer-to-peer rental marketplace for all types of things, not just places to stay.

Reese Null: I'm the CTO of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

LB: We had an idea for an app. Our goal was to create an entire ecosystem for people to rent anything between each other easily. Thus, we hired Designli to help us create a prototype that would lead to an MVP in the future.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

LB: Designli helped us create a prototype for our app. Additionally, they helped us organize our ideas and things we hadn't thought of before. They had done these projects more times than us, as this was our first time creating an app, so they were able to provide us with insight regarding what we should look at. They also brought their own ideas to the table.

RN: After we contacted Designli, we first started scheduling meetings and communicating with each other to discuss and work on the project.

LB: Our platform features a search engine that allows users to find items that can be rented near them. The search bar also has filters. Moreover, we have a local map where users can look for those items as well. The platform also has extremely well-designed user profiles.

RN: In addition to those features, Designli helped us create a reviews feature for the prototype. An app like ours will rely heavily on trust, so a very helpful thing was making the reviews feature easy and transparent for both sides, owners and renters.

What is the team composition?

LB: We worked with a total of nine teammates from Designli, including Diego (Web Developer), two product designers, another developer, Joshua (Co-Founder & COO), and Ignacio (Product Owner), who pushed the project forward. Keith (CEO) also touched base with us multiple times to see how the project was going. Moreover, their director of operations kept everything on schedule and on pace. Overall, there were a lot of teammates helping.

How did you come to work with Designli?

LB: We found them through a Google search when we were looking for app developers. On multiple websites, Designli was one of the number one recommended companies.

How much have you invested with them?

LB: We spent around $13,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

LB: We started working with them around March 2024, and the project was completed in April 2024. However, they'll continue to help us with the next phases; we're still planning future work for them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

RN: The prototype that Designli created for us was far more than what we were expecting. It will help us credibly with our journey forward.

LB: Although we don't have metrics yet, I would like to speak to the quality of Designli's work. I knew what our prototype was in our minds, but Designli made it much more than a reality. They made the prototype better than we had imagined, so the end product was spectacular.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

LB: Nothing was truly unexpected to us, and there was no confusion. They really worked around our schedule to the best of their possibilities.

RN: Both of our schedules were a bit wonky at times, so it was difficult to schedule meetings. Still, Designli made it unbelievably easy for us. They even went out of their way and scheduled meetings out of office hours for them to talk to us. During those meetings, a lot of the project details came out, and they gave us a lot of knowledge, which was extremely appreciated.

RN: Moreover, they communicated well, so we knew when everything was going to be done. We mainly communicated via email, but we also used Basecamp.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

RN: The whole Designli team did a lot of work, but I would like to give a shout-out to Ignacio. He was essential to a lot of our ideas and design thought processes throughout the engagement. We wouldn't have had the same prototype if he hadn't been on the team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

LB: I consider Designli's biggest strength to be their experience. Although we had an idea about what we wanted, we didn't know a lot about this process. Thus, the amount of experience and detail that they were able to add was invaluable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

RN: I can’t think of anything Designli could’ve done better.

LB: I can't think of any areas of improvement either. They were truly top-notch and blew our minds.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

LB: Be open and transparent with them. They want to help you, so they need to understand where you want to go. The more information you can give them, the better.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a booking application.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Designli?

We needed help to design and develop our mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Designli has laid out a business plan and is responsible for our app's design and development. Initially, I had a video call with Designli to see if they could help me with the project, and the team presented a work plan. Designli has designed the app using Figma and is working on its development. The app will be available for iOS and Android devices, and Designli will use TestFlight during the testing phase. The app will have an integration with the phone's calendars and Google Maps and offer booking services. 

What is the team composition?

I've worked with around 7–8 teammates from Designli, including Keith (Co-Founder & CEO). I've also worked with front- and backend developers, UX designers, and project managers.

How did you come to work with Designli?

I found Designli through a Google search.
How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $25,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with Designli in February 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Designli's work quality is excellent, and the team is easy to work with.

How did Designli perform from a project management standpoint?

Designli delivers work on time and on budget. The team uses Jira and Basecamp for project management and communicating deadlines. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Designli's biggest strength is their communication skills. The team sets clear expectations, and their response time is almost immediate. I don't have a development background, and Designli is good at breaking down work so I can understand it and answer my questions. I previously tried to do this project with a different company, and it has been a day-and-night experience. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Designli to improve. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest having a clear idea of what you're trying to accomplish when engaging with Designli.