Creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that showcase the look, feel, and functionality of the product.
It may also include user testing to validate design concepts and gather feedback from potential users.
Create a cohesive and consistent design that is aligned with the product strategy and meets the needs of the target users.
By the end of this phase, the product team will clearly understand how the product will look and function and be ready to move on to the development phase.
"Their attention to quality assurance was excellent."
Sep 7, 2022
CTO, The Zero Date
John Prins
Social Networking
San Francisco, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Divisio has been hired by a video speed dating startup to take over their web app development project using Jira. They've reviewed the existing codebase and written clear and comprehensive documentation.
Divisio's codes are bug-free, and their overall performance surpasses the client's expectations. In addition, the client's UX has improved and their business has grown week after week. The team communicates with the client regularly via Slack and manages the project through Jira.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the CTO at The Zero Date, a video speed dating startup.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Divisio, and what were your goals?
Our lead developer is based in Ukraine so when the Russian Invasion started, we needed a team to take over development of our web app during his absence.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We chose Divisio based on their professionalism, communication skills and in-depth knowledge of our stack.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We started off with a review of the existing codebase and Divisio wrote clear and comprehensive documentation in English to make sure we were on the same page. From there they moved forward with the outstanding tasks on our Jira board.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
A project manager was our main point of contact, along with two developers working part-time.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Divisio generally exceeded our expecations. Their code was careful and bug-free. Our users' experience improved and our growth increased to 10% week-on-week.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We communicated daily with their project manager, and resolved issues quickly. They spoke fluent English and overlapped a lot with our timezone. We used Slack and Jira to communicate effectively.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their attention to quality assurance was excellent. The codebase they inherited was complex and poorly documented, and yet they quickly got up to speed and made improvements which were bug-free. This is a testament to their careful attention to process and project management, following software best practices.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Initially we took the role of project manager and communicated with their developers, who were sometimes unresponsive due to being deep in the code. They fixed this by assigning us a project manager, freeing up their developers to be more productive.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web App Dev for Social Media & Resources Site for Sailors
Mobile App DevelopmentWeb Development
Confidential
Mar. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“With the appropriate level of funding, Divisio can do pretty much anything.”
May 2, 2022
CEO & Founder, Sea & Wind Media Inc.
Louis Benainous
Media
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Divisio is helping a startup company develop a web app using React. The product is currently in its beta phase, and it serves as a social media and resources platform for sailors.
The client is satisfied with the product that Divisio has built so far, and the beta testers have provided excellent feedback about it as well. The team is communicative and offers great project management. Additionally, they have a variety of skills, which allows them to cover different needs.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO & Founder of Sea & Wind Media Inc., a startup company that offers a social media and resources web app for sailors.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Divisio?
We hired Divisio to take a major role in developing our product and bringing it to market.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Divisio is helping us build our web app using React. They got involved in our project while we were already underway in our development, so we’ve provided them with a lot of documentation along the way. Currently, the product is in its beta phase.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with four people from Divisio, two of which are our main points of contact: Rodrigo (CTO) and a developer.
How did you come to work with Divisio?
We found Divisio through Upwork. Their portfolio and the technology stack they used matched closely with what we needed.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in the first quarter of 2021, and our engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Development is a creative process, so it is hard to provide exact metrics. Still, we’re very pleased with our current product, and the reviews from test users are very good.
How did Divisio perform from a project management standpoint?
Divisio has performed very well. We have weekly Zoom meetings and use Jira to manage the project.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Divisio has a comprehensive staff, so they can bring in different staff members for our various needs — it has been a good thing to have.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I don’t think so. With the appropriate level of funding, Divisio can do pretty much anything.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Work closely with the CTO, Rodrigo. He's brilliant, very organized, and great to work with.
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