Koda Designs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-pastor of North Park Covenant Church

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a neighborhood church on the North Side of Chicago

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Koda Designs to accomplish?

• We needed to build a new website from the ground up

SOLUTION

How did you find Koda Designs?

Referral

Why did you select Koda Designs over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Koda Designs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Koda Designs walked us through a full design, build, and launch sequence with our website. They were timely and professional in their work and have gone above and beyond in their costumer service and ongoing support for the project. Additionally, they provided excellent design support for our current capital campaign with printed materials.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The website has launched to great reviews from all primary stakeholders and accomplished all of the purposes we had in its redesign.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We have consistently been impressed with Koda Designs speed of repsonse. They have been attentive, skilled, and kind in all of our interactions with their employees.

What was your primary form of communication with Koda Designs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Very personal touch and engagement. They have a good ability to bring their own creative and design expertise to the table, while also listening well and incorporating our feedback and ideas into the process.

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

They are early in their life as a company and are still learning how they work together and how they communicate as a team. They did beautifully with us, and we anticipate them only growing in their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a nonprofit organization

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A community of believers committed to worshipping God, loving others, and serving the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Koda Designs to accomplish?

• Total redesign of website
• Set up a modern design with specific content

SOLUTION

How did you find Koda Designs?

Referral

Why did you select Koda Designs over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Koda Designs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Total website redesign and launch. Modern design elements with specific page parameters.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Quick turn around times on mock ups. Final delivery of outstanding project.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Every deadline met. Prompt responses to email and phone communication.

What was your primary form of communication with Koda Designs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are amazing designers with a quick turnaround.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Design Lead of (a/an) Financial services

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I am a freelance Product Designer, I take on small project in the realm of product, experience design, and business identity.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Koda Designs to accomplish?

Create a CMS design portfolio to showcase my work to clients.

SOLUTION

How did you find Koda Designs?

Referral

Why did you select Koda Designs over others?

Close to my geographic location, Pricing first our budget, Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Company values aligned

What was the size of Koda Designs’s team?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Koda Designs?

In-Person Meeting

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I had been paying Squarespace a monthly subscription that I thought was too pricey, and wanted to create a custom solution for myself where I didn't have to pay to manage my own work anymore. For a small upfront cost, Koda Designs created a perfect 6 page website for me so that I can manage all my own projects and content on my own at no cost moving forward.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• One fully custom CMS with impeccable design

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team at Koda Designs is incredibly responsive and delivered my project in exactly the timeline discussed.

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

The team has great camaraderie and work super well together - I could tell they care about their clients and have a passion for delivering quality work.

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

I don't think so - they were great!