Design | Develop | Deliver
A boutique creative agency focused on designing simple, elegant user experiences and developing unique, top-class products. We exist to solve business challenges with creative solutions. To be as efficient as possible, we follow a tried and true process that helps us make sure we focus on the right things at the right time.
Why us?
We Solve Problems
Regardless of what problems your product or company may have, we can bring you proven solutions that get to the root of the issue. With our experience and background in business and technology, we create real solutions that resonate for years to come.
We are Advisors and Consultants
"Our thing" is providing you with the advice that you need. We make sure to listen, but we aren't afraid to tell you what you need to hear. At the end of the day, we help solve problems and push for what is best for your business.e make sure that the solutions and expertise we bring to the table are always aligned with your business goals. We are there every step of the way, paying attention to the finest detail, triple checking our work, and making sure that it helps the bottom line.
We are the Experts
We are always pushing ourselves. On our own time, we experiment, improve our skills, and constantly evolve. We stay on top of our game so that we can provide our clients with high-quality results and expert service.
We have Real Impact
Your bottom line is our bottom line. It's all about having a real and long-lasting impact and we're confident that we will help you grow.
Focus
Portfolio
SproutMortgage, Motusbank, Mobia Technology Innovations, Pressreader, Inhaus Surfaces, Meyler Capital, Ping Pong Digital
Prometheus Group
Most people get sleepy when they hear "Financial Literacy". The Prometheus team wanted to highlight just how much fun it could actually be.
Using vibrant illustrations that depict their team in professional and hobby modes, we created a unique design aimed at their prospective clients.
FOOi
There are ton of "financial apps" out there. It's a crowded market, sure, but it's nothing new for us.
After successfully launching its test product, FOOi's team came to us in need of a sophisticated UI for the app—and a polished visual identity for the company.
Ping Pong Digital
With offices in New York, Shanghai, and London, Ping Pong Digital needs a website and visual identity as vibrant as the cities in which its teams work. So, they came to us.
To set Ping Pong Digital apart from their competition, we created a playful logotype and visual language—and of course, vibrant animated cityscapes that reflect the dynamic digital world in which they play.
SDK Group
Britzgo - Hearing Amplifier
We created the UX/UI, 3D animations, and overall visual design for the Hearing Amplifier Company.
Culturally Connected
Culturally Connected is an initiative by the BC Children's and Women's Hospital that brings together cultural humility and health literacy to help care providers and their clients develop shared understanding of each other's values, beliefs, needs, and priorities. The Digital Panda was approached to design and develop their educational web site.
Bobro
UX/UI for European Fashion Design House
Reviews
the project
Web Design & Dev for Financial Planning Company
"Our team enjoys the web design that The Digital Panda team delivered."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the client experience manager at a financial planning firm. We specialize in serving different market segments. There’s the basic family financial planning and planning for businesses.
What challenge were you trying to address with The Digital Panda?
We hired them to help with our web design. Our older site was outdated and a bit too static for our liking. We wanted something more professional.
What was the scope of their involvement?
The Digital Panda team helped with the web design and the technical aspects, building out the wireframes. The team used Webflow for the design and development.
What is the team composition?
We worked primarily with Ilya (Founder).
How did you come to work with The Digital Panda?
Ilya has a personal connection to one of our team members. When we were searching for different people for the website, we talked with him and decided to go with him.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent just under $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from November 2019–June 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Our team enjoys the web design that The Digital Panda team delivered. We thought it was quite creative. The look & feel makes the website looks organized, and it all flows together well.
How did The Digital Panda perform from a project management standpoint?
They were very quick. Ilya was on the ball with sending out any information that was needed and replied quickly. While the project went on a little longer than it needed to be, there was a lot of constant communication back and forth. We were kept up to date with what was happening. As the web design went on, we would add bits and pieces.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I really like their straightforwardness. Ilya cuts right to the point, focusing on what needs to be done. The communication was very clear, which was important to me.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Nothing that stands out.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Go ahead and contact them. I’m not extremely technical, so they did a great job of explaining why things needed to be done in a certain way. That was a good roadmap. My advice would be to reach out and start the process with them. It’s easy to talk to them.
the project
Web & Graphic Design for Auto Repair Marketplace
"I recommend The Digital Panda to everyone I meet with who asks about my designs."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the president of AutoBuddy Technologies. We connect users in need of automotive repairs with auto body shops in their area.
What challenge were you trying to address with The Digital Panda?
We needed help with designing our website.
What was the scope of their involvement?
The Digital Panda designed our website for both desktop and mobile. After we explained to them what we wanted to do, the team sent us mood boards and wireframes for what to implement. We then went ahead with their designs.
They’re now designing our mobile app, which is underway. They’ve also created a video, flyers, and other materials for us outside of web work.
What is the team composition?
I work directly with the owner. He leads a team behind the scenes, but I only interact with him.
How did you come to work with The Digital Panda?
I looked at a few digital agencies around Vancouver. I specifically explored their websites. After contacting a few, I felt that The Digital Panda was the best fit for us.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent about $60,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project started in January 2019 and is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve received really good feedback about their work. We’ve met with a few companies in the same field, and they always ask who does our designs. The Digital Panda has also done a great job on materials aside from our website.
How did The Digital Panda perform from a project management standpoint?
Whenever we need something urgent, we call them over the phone. Otherwise, we use Notion as our project manager. I can post a task, and they comment on what they’re doing to make it happen.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The animated video The Digital Panda created for us was really impressive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I’m happy with their work all around.
Any advice for potential customers?
If you’re engaging The Digital Panda for a design project, it’s helpful to give them a clear, full idea of what they’re designing. It saves the designer from having to ask questions and to do excess work. Having that clarity will speed up the process.
the project
UX/UI Design for FinTech Payment Platform
“From a technical standpoint, they’re extremely skilled; they really know what they’re doing.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the company lead of a peer-to-peer fin-tech platform that allows users to easily transfer money. We target ourselves toward a university demographic, where students use us as a form of payment collection at events.
What challenge were you trying to address with The Digital Panda?
Our app had an outdated design. It wasn’t very visually pleasing, nor did it fit the millennial aesthetic. We wanted someone to upgrade our app design to make it polished and professional.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Alia (Owner, The Digital Panda) and I had an hour-long conversation to kick off the engagement. He listened to me to understand how we envisioned our product to look.
After showing me a mood board with different concepts, he worked with me to deliver a design that could appeal to our target demographic. He and his team then used Sketch to redesign the app.
What is the team composition?
Alia was my main point of contact, but I know that he had a team behind him.
How did you come to work with The Digital Panda?
I reached out to Digital Panda and a few other companies. Alia was the first one to respond, and his immediate interest in understanding our goals really impressed me.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent a little over $15,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began our work in November 2019, and the engagement is still ongoing, although we’re just about done.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Even though they’re not yet implemented, I love the designs he’s come up with. People have responded very well to the prototypes, which is very exciting. From a technical standpoint, they’re extremely skilled; they really know what they’re doing.
How did The Digital Panda perform from a project management standpoint?
Alia was very responsive. We used email and video calls to communicate pretty regularly.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Aside from how talented they are as a team, I was blown away by Alia’s response time. He always got back to me within minutes, making the process so seamless.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I can’t think of anything.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I’d urge them to go for it! And take your time to explain the direction you want to go with your product.
the project
Web Development for Pet Food Manufacturing Company
“I gave them my initial idea, and they made the website far better than I had expected.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the marketing manager at Canature Processing.
What challenge were you trying to address with The Digital Panda?
When I joined the company, Canature Processing didn't have a website. I reached out to The Digital Panda to develop a website for us and help us with branding.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We had a logo already and I explained to The Digital Panda how I wanted the website to look. After building the wireframes, they designed and developed a website for us. The website has all the basic features and a store finder. We got store lists from our distributors, and now they're available through the website. The Digital Panda also provided their own feedback and made some valuable recommendations on how we could improve the website.
What is the team composition?
I've worked with two people–a designer and a developer.
How did you come to work with The Digital Panda?
They were referred to me by a friend.
How much have you invested with them?
We've spent about $100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them in August 2018 and the relationship is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The quality of their work is top-notch. I gave them my initial idea, and they made the website far better than I had expected. We've also seen an increase in sales. The website provides answers to common questions, which saves me time when dealing with customers.
How did The Digital Panda perform from a project management standpoint?
They're very straightforward and easy to work with. We use Webflow, InVision, and WhatsApp for collaboration.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They work quickly and meet our deadlines. Also, they're very good designers.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No. They've been very accommodating every step of the way.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Don't hesitate to contact them.
All feedback on the revamped website has been positive. The site is organized and creative. The team at The Digital Panda is skilled, responsive, and communicative. Customers can expect a transparent engagement with their team.