We help ambitious businesses exceed their goals
At Dunclyde, we work with ambitious business owners to help them change the world with their brands.
We help you build a brand that doesn't just look great, but performs amazingly too. With all of our projects, we take an analytical approach, evaluating your goals and aspirations so that together, we can align your brand and website to achieve those goals.
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GOMO, Woodfired Pizza, Roots
Athlab
We helped Liv4 evolve into Athlab to give the brand a sharp focus on the fitness and recovery space it aims challenge.
Problem: Liv4 (now Athlab) was a young company with the vision of changing the sports performance & recovery space. The overall brand needed overhauled to match the vision and the customers.
Solution: A brand, name and clear strategy aligned to Athlab’s fierce vision and customer aspirations.
Digital strategy for an evolving business
Cyclehighlands is the home of mountain biking in the North East of Scotland. As a long standing establishment in Ballater, Cyclehighlands has been supporting the cycling community since 2004, and is Scotland’s No.1 Santa Cruz dealer and demo centre.
Having outgrown their existing brand and online presence, Cyclehighlands needed a refresh and strategic repositioning to meet the needs their audience groups.
We built a digital solution to promote both the MTB community and local store aspect they have built over the years, and their national leader in Santa Cruz bikes side of their operations.
Rapid turnaround e-comm development for a local vegan chain
Having worked with Nick from Roots on a logo rework, menu design and signage. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, it was critical for Roots to pivot quickly. Deciding that he did not want to rely on third-party delivery services in such uncertain times, Nick approached us to create a bespoke online ordering system.
Realising the potential impact on Nick's business if he couldn't make this change as quickly as possible, we designed, developed, tested and launched the online shop in under 6 days.
Dynamic identity creation for a globally recognised offshore publication body
The Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations (GOMO) advise operators in the marine industry globally. The organisation required a logo to give documents and communications a consistent visual identity, and something recognisable and memorable. Working closely with GOMO we developed the dynamic brand identity, giving the client ultimate flexibility and usability of the logo across all media.
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App Development for Consumer Products Company
"They were helpful, and I’m happy with their work."
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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 an executive at a consumer products company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Dunclyde?
We were looking for an initial wireframe for our mobile app.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Dunclyde did the design and development of our app from scratch; I gave them initial sketches, and they turned them into the actual product. The product they developed is available for desktop and mobile, including iOS and Android.
What is the team composition?
I worked with two directors from their organization.
How did you come to work with Dunclyde?
They were referred to us by a colleague. We chose them because they understood what we were trying to do, seemed creative, and were also more in line with our brand.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from March–May 2021.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Their design work was strong, and that was due to them asking me questions to ensure that they fully understood what we wanted and what they were doing to accomplish it — I’m glad we picked them.
How did Dunclyde perform from a project management standpoint?
They were great at communicating with us, updating us with the process, and providing feedback and advice on our comments on the project to try to fulfill our needs — they were accommodating. In terms of communication, we used video calls and email.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their creativity was outstanding; its quality was higher than other providers, and they went the extra mile to provide the best for us.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — they were helpful, and I’m happy with their work.
Any advice for potential customers?
Ensure that you know what you want and are looking for.
the project
Web Design & Development for Telecommunications Company
“Dunclyde’s creativity and the ideas behind their designs were really impressive.”
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 am the managing director of DF Communications, a B2B telecommunications company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Dunclyde?
We wanted to update our website to appeal to a wider audience.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Dunclyde developed our new website for us from scratch. To start, we did some workshops on what we wanted to achieve. The team created new designs for the site with the aim of modernizing its look and feel. They also gave us some marketing material to help promote the site.
What is the team composition?
We worked with two members of the Dunclyde team, one director and one creative director.
How did you come to work with Dunclyde?
They’d done some work for us in the past. We really liked their style and the way they worked, so we decided to work with them again.
How much have you invested with them?
We invested about $10,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our engagement ran from May–December 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve received a lot of positive feedback from our existing customers. The website was nominated for an award for its design. They had very competitive pricing for the product we got at the end of the day.
How did Dunclyde perform from a project management standpoint?
Dunclyde always stuck to the deadlines they provided. We changed our minds about aspects of the project a few times, but they were very flexible. Our teams mostly communicated via email and phone, although we had a few face-to-face meetings before the pandemic.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Dunclyde’s creativity and the ideas behind their designs were really impressive. They’re very knowledgeable.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we were really pleased with the outcome.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have your website content prepared in advance. On their recommendation, we got a content writer.
the project
Branding Strategy, Logo Design & Web Dev for Pizza Company
“They offered a more personal touch.”
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 owner of a small pizza company. We cater private functions and outdoor events.
What challenge were you trying to address with Dunclyde?
We needed help with marketing, web development, and branding.
What was the scope of their involvement?
First, they spent time designing our logo. Then, they helped us with our website and it’s hosting. They also helped us with branding for specific events. The team helped us customize our flyers and banners so we could use them for trade shows.
What is the team composition?
I worked with Daniel (Director) and Eilidh (Director).
How did you come to work with Dunclyde?
I worked with Daniel and Eilidh when they were still at a previous company. When they started on their own, I decided to keep working with them.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent £4,000 (approximately $5,600 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in February 2019, and we wrapped up in April 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’re very happy with the branding and we continue to get a good response from customers.
How did Dunclyde perform from a project management standpoint?
We managed the project on the phone and in face-to-face meetings. We also used Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. I was always able to get in touch with them if I wanted. They regularly gave me updates on projects.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They offered a more personal touch. A lot of bigger companies feel impersonal. With Dunclyde, they had great customer interaction. They were very supportive and there was a lot of collaboration. It never felt like they were taking charge; they were always just helping me develop my ideas.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I’m happy with everything they delivered. Maybe they could give clients more pointers on how to do some of the web maintenance themselves.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Take advantage of their knowledge. If you ask a lot of questions, they’ll give you answers.
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Branding & Web Design for Digital Services Company
"They created a great design — it was better than I 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 CEO of Eledo.Online, a digital services company. We do document automation.
What challenge were you trying to address with Dunclyde?
We needed help with branding and web design, so we hired Dunclyde.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Dunclyde started with the logo design for our company. From there, they created the designs for the webpage that presents our company, explains what we do, and shows the benefits of our software. They created branding and style guidelines for other pages, including the colors, header and footer, buttons, paragraph style, font, and other aspects.
In the beginning, I had some ideas of what I wanted on the page and what the logo should look like, but I didn’t have the exact shapes to describe it. For the logo, they drew 100 different designs and it was a process of elimination from there.
I have many pages that can be improved and need many graphics, so they’ve been helping me in that area. Since we’ve been going to the Monday.com marketplace, they help with brand graphics to explain my company in that space. We have a lot of opportunities for future cooperation, too.
What is the team composition?
I work with Daniel (Director) and Eilidh (Director).
How did you come to work with Dunclyde?
They found me because they started using my software. When they noticed my webpage didn’t have a design, they offered to help design it. I liked the work that they had done before and decided to use them.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent $10,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked on this project from November 2020-January 2021. Now, we’re working on other projects with them.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
For the webpage design work, they were perfect. They delivered the design and everything on time. We now use the new brand they created for us. We don’t have any metrics because it’s freshly launched, but we do see higher activity with our customers and more conversions with people signing up for our service.
Our service looks much more professional now — I really like the new design. We don’t have any feedback from our customers on it yet, but my personal feeling is that it is definitely helping because of how much better it looks now.
How did Dunclyde perform from a project management standpoint?
Throughout the design work, their project management was very good. They were prepared. We communicated on a weekly basis, which was great.
The process was done in multiple phases and, for every phase, they had good documentation and presentation. They explained everything to me very well and managed their time well. We finished the project on time with good results.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They created a great design — it was better than I expected. Their work was amazing. They are a hardworking team that brings results.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, they’ve done very well.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be well prepared for every phase of the design process. Communicate during each phase; it’s very important.
the project
Web Development for Cycling Company
"Dunclyde is a small business with a personal touch."
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 director of a cycling company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Dunclyde?
We hired them because our website was outdated. It had been on my mind for a few years that we needed to update the platform.
What was the scope of their involvement?
For the updated site, we wanted to add e-commerce capabilities and make it mobile-friendly. We also had Dunclyde help with some rebranding efforts involving logo design.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with two people.
How did you come to work with Dunclyde?
I knew Daniel (Director) and Eilidh (Digital Designer) from a previous company. I’d known that they moved on to set up their own business. While I looked around at different companies, I knew that they understood what we already had operating. It seemed logical to give them a chance to come up with a new system for us.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent over £10,000 (approximately $13,120 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in October 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
There’s been a big jump in inquiries. It has been around 40% more than the old site.
How did Dunclyde perform from a project management standpoint?
If I phone or email, I receive almost an instant response. In the design process, I didn’t really know exactly what I wanted. Their team was great at adapting and changing. I changed my mind a lot, and they were great at dealing with that.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Dunclyde is a small business with a personal touch. The team sees things outside of the box. They’re also very flexible.
Are there any areas they could improve?
It’s an ongoing project, so if anything needs to be improved upon, we’ll work it out together.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
You have to have a clear vision. If I had that, it would’ve helped me more. Next time, I would try and get stuff down on paper more solidly just to allow them to do their process quicker. My advice would be to give yourself more time than you need to have a plan, which will likely save costs in the long run.
Dunclyde's strong design work and commitment to understanding the project's needs were key to its success. They had a creative team with outstanding quality that went above and beyond expectations. The client also praised their communicative and accommodating approach throughout the engagement.