Kalapa Design Studio

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Head of Marketing and Cofounder of a blockchain infrastructure company. We are building an entire framework that redefines how actors in the cryptocurrency space transact in a compliant and secure manner.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio?

Our entire image was outdated and needed a face-lift. In addition, we needed support in building user-facing products and interfaces.

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

Recommendation from our close network. We needed a flexible, yet reliable design agency that could bring a fresh take on all our branding and assets.

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

The original request was to build brand guidelines and re-brand the entire website. This required weekly meetings and work reviews for a month or so. After that we began asking for more complex design and web development projects, e.g., a user facing dashboard. We segmented deliverables into three main sections: regular design assets, i.e., banners and social media graphics for day-to-day use; web-development for dashboards and user facing products, e.g., a smart-contract linked staking product that can be further expanded with more functions, and brand-specific work like branding guidelines, spin-off brands and marketing advice. All work was done and shared on Figma, and communication was done on slack.

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

In total, we worked with the co-founder and a team of two designers and one project manager. The firm also sub-contracted a web3 development firm who they managed and interacted directly.

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

The graphic assets have all received high praise from community and clients. Our websites have also been well received and, one in particular, won a design award. The UIs and product development work was also high quality and our own tech teams noticed how reliable and polished it was.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective, with minimal bureaucracy to the point where we, as clients, had to embed some control mechanisms to avoid over-burdening them with random requests. Their communication has always been clear and they have met most of the deadlines. They also communicated closely whenever a deadlines was potentially not going to be met.

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

Their professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond. The quality of the work has always been impressive and we have felt that they required very minimal hand-holding.

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

A tighter work-scheme and prioritization can help deal with unorganized clients. Also billing could be made a bit tighter to avoid surprises or misunderstandings. That said, they have always been open to criticism and are willing to make any changes necessary to help improve the relationship.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-Founder of Kingfish Trading, an all-in-one decentralized retail trading experience that suits any investor regardless of experience.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio?

We used Kalapa Design Studio to 

1. revamp our pitch deck to match the sleek and intuitive interface that we had in mind as well as to
2. design our landing page and the
3. initial screens for our intended mobile app

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

After spending a substantial amount of time at the outset of our project researching the strengths and weaknesses of available vendors, upon discovering Kalapa Design Studio, our team was certain that we found exactly what we were looking for. Kalapa not only had an impressive repertoire of previous projects, but also expressed their flexibility and eagerness to adapt to the unique needs of our project, an attribute that has proven consistently true in the months since our initial meetings.

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

After several initial meetings, we hit the ground running with a revised design of a few key screens for our mobile app, a professional landing page for our company, and beautiful pitch decks that capture our company's philosophy.

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

To date, we have worked with 3 members of the Kalapa team.

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

Our landing page had a few unique widgets including a real-time crypto ticker at the top which, thanks to Kalapa's implementation, looks extremely well-done. This small detail speaks to the professionalism and competence with which the Kalapa team works. Particularly in the new and exciting field of crypto and blockchain technology, their expertise is second to none, which has been a great asset to the development of Kingfish as a whole.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was exceptional. Whenever we had questions or needed to make tweaks, Kapala was ready, willing, and excited to implement our ideas. The Slack channel has always been an open forum that encourages a two-way discussion between our team and theirs -- which provided us great support and direction as we worked through this project. The weekly calls over Google Meet in which we bounced ideas off each other also enabled us to further flesh out the vision of our project.

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

Kalapa Design Studio has a favorable balance between adaptability to novel ideas that push their creative limits, while also remaining extremely connected to the tried and true practices that have led to previous success. Such a combination is rare to find, but Kalapa certainly checks these boxes, and more. Definitely a go-to company for all crypto needs.

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

Occasionally, when it is necessary to make slight revisions to the drafts of the project, the time it takes between communicating and executing is a bit extended, but this speaks more to the level of detail and range of projects that Kalapa has, rather than a real deficiency in any particular area on their part.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of Devon + Lang. We design and sell premium basics apparel.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

Our website was clunky to use, and was not as mobile friendly as we would have liked it to be. We wanted to make a site that would run faster, be simpler to manage, and to be able to scale with us as we grow.

How did you select Kalapa Design Studio and what were the deciding factors?

They had a great pitch deck, and provided great examples of work that they have done. I really appreciated the time that Chris took to understand what my needs were, and he was able to lay out a game plan on what we should do for the website better than any of the other companies that I talked to.

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

They found a new theme, and custom coded every single page to meet our design ideals, while also providing suggestions on how we could do even more than what we had originally thought of. Home page, Collections, and product pages were built from the ground up. And systems were put in place on the backend to ensure we can scale effectively.

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

We worked specifically with Chris. I think he was a lead designer/co-owner of the business.

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

We saw a huge increase in website speed on mobile, which was the biggest improvement that we were looking for. Too soon to tell on increased sales, but based on the new design we are confident we will see growth.

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

We communicated mainly through Slack, and through an app called click-up. Chris was great at communicating timelines with us, and we could check click-up any time to see where the project was at. We also had weekly check-in meeting where we chatted over zoom and I could see what he was working on.

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

The amazing attention to detail, and the way that Chris and the team really took this project on as if it was their own. They WANT me to succeed. It did not feel like just a job for them. I am really amazed at the dedication and love of the work that they do.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing that jumps out as insane. I would usually get quick responses back when I had a question. It seems like a huge ammount of updated would be mass-completed in click-up and I would have rather had real-time updates instead. That is just being really nit-picky though.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Private network management services, currently the sole proprietor.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

I needed custom web pages built for a development project that would integrate with my existing site and solutions.

How did you select Kalapa Design Studio and what were the deciding factors?

Personal relationship with Chris, knew they would deliver on time and on budget, built up through past projects and experiences.

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

WordPress, PHP

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

one

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

They not only delivered exactly what I was after, but designed it in a way that was easy to update on the backend and visually pleasing/responsive on the front end.

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

Worked directly with project staff over IM and phone.

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

The team's direct style of interaction impressed us.

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

I can’t recommend their team enough!

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a small probate and estate law group consisting of 4 lawyers and 2 legal assistants. I oversee general management issues.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

Our website was at least 12 years old and extremely outdated and lacking any distinctive flair. We hired Kalapa Design Studio after we had a glowing recommendation from a client. Our goal was to make our website stand out and give clients and prospective clients some real insight as to what we had to offer. Websites are like a first impression - they need to portray confidence and skill.

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

We asked friends and associates who they worked with on their websites, what they thought of the job that was done and how pleased they were with the outcome. Several people recommended Kalapa Design Studio.

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

We all spoke with Chris about what our goals were for the website. Chris went step by step with us to pull together the info that would make for a strong website. The attorneys had to update their bios and contact links. Chris handled the technical side of everything and made great suggestions to strengthen our website.

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

We worked exclusively with Chris who is a founder and design director of Kalapa Design Studio.

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

After the launch of the website, we had 2 referrals the first week! It has had lots of traffic and clients have actually commented on it. It has so many handy links!

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

We worked with Chris directly over the phone or email. He was completely accessible for everyone and answered all their questions and concerns promptly.

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

We loved the one-on-one communication! So nice to deal directly with the source. They were very professional, and the end product was amazing.

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

Everything ran smoothly from day one.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder and COO of a renowned design Studio. We provide high-quality design solutions insurance companies worldwide.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

We needed to develop a landing for our studio to reach a broader market and correctly convey our market position.

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

We got in touch via another big tech company

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss our goals and objectives. From there, the team delivered mock-ups and wireframes for our site. After a few iterations, their team designed and developed a Webflow landing page. They updated the content to reflect our company position.

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

A product designer was our main point of contact throughout the process. There was also a PM and a developer behind the scenes.

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

After launching our landing page we had clients and leads tell us how amazing the new website looked, which potentially helped us to close more and better deals.

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

We had weekly stand-ups with the team. We used Slack and Notion to track day-to-day progress.

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

We were impressed with the quality of their outputs — we really loved the work they did on Webflow and the overall aesthetic felt right and looked exactly how we envisioned it.

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

Luckily there weren't any issues.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am CEO of BluePixel, a UX/UI and software development company based in Mexico City

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio?

We needed to design a landing page for a crypto currency app and because of previous collaborations with Kalapa, we knew that they were the perfect team to help us out.

How did you select this vendor?

We have know Kalapa for a while now, and they have always standed out for their amazing talent and their focus on crypto and blockchain related projects, so we directly asked them to colaborate.

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

Chris and the team guided the project with an outstanding knowledge in the subject. We had already thought about a structure for the landing page and they did not hesitate to add a lot of value and suggest new sections that made it stand out. They started by building out the site in Figma and defining the styles and components based in what they know, has worked best for the industry. The result was absolutely stunning.

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

My team worked directly with Chris, Kalapa's partner and creative director and Manuel, their project manager. Communication was great, and we felt like we made a great team working together.

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

The work went above and beyond from what we originally expected. The UX/UI was beautifully done, and they took into account everything, from the copy writing to the website's interactivity. It really looks like a top notch site.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They are always super easy to communicate with and proactive with letting us know when they needed feedback or wanted to show progress. The workflow was super steady and we communicated via slack.

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

The trust that they built really impressed us, but their talent and quality is what I would say stands out the most. They had incredible attention to detail and were 100% up to date with the latest trends.

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

I really can't think about anything that I would have liked them to do differently. We will definitely keep on working together!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the head of marketing at Charged Particles which is an nft technology company that has created a protocol to turn NFTs into containers where you can deposit other digital assets into your NFTs.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

We hired Kalapa for to design and build out our corporate website. We were so thrilled with the web work we had him help elevate our design on the DApp side as well working with our front end web 3 devs to create a gorgeous final product.

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

Chris came highly recommend and had worked with other crypto projects and we were really impressed by his work ethic and his portfolio.

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

Creating and developing our brand, from colors to typography to content sections and wireframes. To figma designs and review processes back and forth. Chris takes hears your wants and he makes it happen in an elevated aesthetically pleasing way.

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

I worked directly with Chris during our engagement together.

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

Everyone loves our look and feel of our brand and our website is just gorgeous. The DApp as well we are currently in the process of rolling out Chris's design and we could not be more thrilled.

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

Chris is honestly one of the best project communicators I've ever worked with. He is always setting expectations properly and meeting and exceeding deadlines. He is a gold standard of customer service and client satisfaction.

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

Chris is so thorough and detailed in his work. He works so hard and really owns the projects he works on. You're not just another client to them. They're a part of your company and they want you to get the best work you possibly can.

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

Literally none. I would recommend anyone who's looking for a professional with flawless design skills and will get your project done and do it right. Chris and Kalapa is the team.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Founder and CEO of Matrixswap. Matrixswap is a cryptocurrency platform operated on top of the Polkadot and Cardano blockchain.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

We had a rough idea of how we wanted our website to look like but we couldn't find a designer/ developer that align with our style.

How did you select Kalapa Design Studio and what were the deciding factors?

We were referred to Kalapa Design Studio by a good friend of mine. Websites designed by Kalapa really caught our attention.

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

Kalapa Design Studio helped with idea generation, brainstorming and Chris the founder walked us through every single step. Chris was very transparent and open for discussions with every little design element. We felt included in the entire process.

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

Chris the founder worked with us.

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

Kalapa Design Studio did an amazing job with our website design and development. We couldn't be happier with the results.

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

Kalapa Design Studio was very big on open communication. They have been punctual with the proposed timelines.

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

Chris really took the time to listen and hear what we had to say and what we wanted. It showed that he really cared.

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

Nothing! It was a great experience overall!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CJ, the founder & lead at Strain NFT. We are an evolutionary, crypto native start up focused on elaborate and niche build outs in the NFT x DeFi space.

For what projects/services did your company hire Kalapa Design Studio, and what were your goals?

We hired Kalapa to build our website, help with our brand development, and overall consulting and strategy.

How did you select Kalapa Design Studio and what were the deciding factors?

Kalapa was recommended to me by a friend who had a great experience with their team. Their price was reasonable and our friends explained that Kalapa's communication was outstanding.

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

We started with a breakdown of tasks and overall vision of the project. Then they got to work in mocking up some designs based on our criteria. Throughout the process, we were in constant communication, working on iterations together. It was a very collaborative process.

We used Telegram for communication, iMessage, email, and the site was built on WordPress using the Elementor framework.

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

I worked with both founding members of the organization. A very personal service I was incredibly happy with.

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

They hit the nail on the head with each deliverable. There were a few revisions based on suggestions or things that didn't work the first time around from a design/concept stance, but overall everything was great.

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

Communication was excellent. Turnaround time was great as well. To be fair, I was a bit of a bottleneck due to travel at times when they needed additional content or resources, but everything worked out great.

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

Communication and overall experience. They really understand the space and what I was looking for. Since the crypto industry is moving fast, it's hard to find people who not only understand but "get" how to develop a project within the space. Kalapa really understood everything and was extremely helpful throughout the process.

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

None at this time. We're happy with everything.