Layo

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Web designer and developer of CME Congresses

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We organize medical conferences and events.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Layo to accomplish?

• Renew the design of our company website

SOLUTION

How did you find Layo?

• Online Search
• Dribbble

Why did you select Layo over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• We love their work and they are super nice and professional!

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

Layo studio helped us revamp our old website and guided us to create a beautiful new modern look and feel to our company website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Layo studio work extremely fast to produce innovative designs. The designs were given to use via invisionapp, and after approval, the actual Figma files were provided to us.

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

This was one of the highlights for us! The project was handled splendidly by Maria, who was super professional! All deliveries were on time if not early! When we had doubts about something they gave us options and listened to our ideas!

What was your primary form of communication with Layo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I especially liked the kind atmosphere when working with Maria! Such level of communication and kind discourse is so missed these days! We were impressed with their professionalism, and working with them was a true pleasure. We will definitely be back with more projects soon :)

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

Not really.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Marketing & Communications of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Build custom 3D web experiences, from simple to epic.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Layo to accomplish?

• Product design for our platform
• Web design for our new website

SOLUTION

How did you find Layo?
Online Search

Why did you select Layo over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Great expertise

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

We partnered with Layo on two key projects. The first project was designing our platform that helps creators build 3D web experiences. Layo played a crucial role in understanding our platform's complex features and designing a user-friendly interface. Their work included detailed wireframing and designing, ensuring the platform was easy to use and visually appealing. 

Our second project involved a complete redesign of our website. Layo had to closely follow our strict guidelines to create wireframes and designs that matched our expectations. They also developed custom images that complemented the content of our website, enhancing the overall look and user experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We measured several key outcomes to assess Layo’s success on our projects:

• We checked how well their designs followed our guidelines
• We evaluated the innovation and user-friendliness of their designs
• We monitored the speed of their design delivery against our timelines and how quickly and effectively they responded to and incorporated our feedback.

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

Layo's project management was very effective. They always delivered their work on time, often finishing tasks before the deadline. This helped keep our projects moving smoothly. We had a dedicated Slack channel where Layo kept us updated regularly. They were great at communicating and made sure we were always in the loop. Their project management process was well-structured and impressive. 

They frequently asked for our input, offering us various options and providing guidance to help us make decisions. Layo was also very responsive to our needs. Whenever we had feedback or needed changes, they were quick to adapt and make those adjustments. This flexibility was key in making sure the final results met our expectations. 

Overall, Layo's approach to project management was both organized and highly attentive, ensuring that our projects were completed successfully and to our satisfaction.

What was your primary form of communication with Layo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Layo did an excellent job meeting our design guidelines and expectations. They followed our specified standards closely, which we verified through a detailed review process. Layo's designs were not only innovative but also practical, setting a new standard within our projects. The ease of use of their designs was evident, which highlighted how intuitive and accessible the interfaces were. 

Layo also impressed us with their speed in delivering these designs, consistently meeting or beating deadlines, which demonstrated their efficiency and strong project management skills. Additionally, Layo was very responsive to our feedback throughout the project. They quickly adapted their designs based on our input, showing great agility and a commitment to meeting our needs. This ability to iterate rapidly was crucial in refining the designs to our satisfaction.

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

At this time, we don’t have any feedback or suggestions for improvement regarding Layo's performance. They met all our project requirements effectively, and their delivery and responsiveness were excellent. We are completely satisfied with their work and how they managed the projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development Manager of Bato Web Design

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a full cycle web development company, originally located in Ukraine and France.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Layo to accomplish?

• Creation of logo
• Web design for our client

SOLUTION

How did you find Layo?

Referral

Why did you select Layo over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Other

How many teammates from Layo were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They provided us with mockups, wireframes, logo and brand guideline, design styleguide and complete website design + responsive version.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

First of all we are web development company and correctly made web design is crucial for us. Once it was done, we implemented this design in a functional e-store and had absolutely no issues with it. This says a lot about their web design competency.

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

Yes, everything was delivered on time. We had weekly meetings see the progress. The files were shown vie Invision. We finished the project before the given deadline, which helped us garner positive feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Layo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

For us a completely correct design which takes into consideration all the specifics of html/css layout combined with perfect UX is really unique, since having worked with a lot of design company we always faced issues, because they tend to create something unique and "beautiful", but impossible to do in code.

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

I would like them to have more available designers at the same time, therefore scale their business. We done everything in time, but couple of timesI was a bit worried since their designers were busy on other projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a building materials e-commerce company based in Hong Kong.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Layo?

We needed help with website design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We initially sent Layo our original website. Then, they analyzed it and proposed a complete website redesign. We approved the proposal, and Layo provided a mock-up with layouts. After we approved the mock-up, the team started with the redesign.

We work alongside them throughout the whole process. They’ve used Figma and Envision for the designs.

What was the team composition?

The project manager is our main point of contact, and we’ve worked with two UX/UI designers.

How did you come to work with Layo?

I found them online at a UX/UI design community and portfolio-sharing portal. I posted a job with guidelines for what we needed, and Layo applied for the job with other companies. Ultimately, we chose them because we liked their portfolio. Also, we wanted to support their growth because they were a startup.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent about $4,000–$5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2022, and it’s an ongoing collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We haven’t launched the site yet, so we don’t have any data or metrics. However, the design sticks to our brand guidelines, and my friends and colleagues have given positive feedback. They’ve said that it looks modern and personalized.

How did Layo perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve done everything on time. We had an initial Zoom meeting, and we’ve communicated via email and Slack since then.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication is concise and straightforward.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Greater communication between the product owner and the UX/UI designer could give better results.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t be afraid to ask for changes and let them know all your ideas; it’ll make your design better.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder and CTO of a beauty startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Layo?

We were developing an application and needed help with the UI/UX design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We defined the user personas, prepared the workflow, came up with initial ideas, and gave Layo sketches of what we wanted the application to look like. Based on that information and those materials, their team designed the UI/UX of our application. They used Figma to create the designs.

What is the team composition?

We dealt with only one person from their team: an account manager.

How did you come to work with Layo?

We found them through an online search.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $4,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from May–June 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We were satisfied with Layo’s work. Overall, we had a good and smooth experience working with them.

How did Layo perform from a project management standpoint?

They did an excellent job from a project management perspective. They submitted the work in a timely manner, responded to our comments promptly, and incorporated all of our feedback. We communicated with them via email and Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their expertise in UI/UX design stood out to us. They were also very patient.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Layo needs to be more proactive in proposing ideas to enhance their work. They should also help us make better decisions and suggest more creative ways to address problems.

Any advice for potential customers?

Don’t just give Layo the requirements that they need to meet; you should also ask them for advice on how to improve your product. Also, make sure to give them more room to be creative.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Nems-IT, a financial services platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Layo?

We hired them to do the UI/UX design for our mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve done the UI/UX design of our mobile app and made sure that it's compatible with both iOS and Android. They use Figma to create the designs.

What is the team composition?

We work with two people from their side.

How did you come to work with Layo?

We found them through Dribbble.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around €3,000-€4,000 (approximately $3,000-$4,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2022, and our engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’re pleased with the work, but we honestly want to see some more details on the screens that they’ve made. We have a basic design, and it’s not exactly how we really wanted it to be. Nevertheless, they’ve delivered everything we asked for.

How did Layo perform from a project management standpoint?

They have a project website and send me updates via email.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should have more interactive sessions with their clients.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Try to be more interactive with the team if everything isn’t clear. If things aren’t headed where you’d like them to go, converse a little bit more with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the director of UX & Product Design, Owner at a product design services firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LAYO?

I was looking for a team or a boutique agency in the field of UI design, to collaborate on multiple ongoing projects with the goal of creating high-standard interactive products for my client.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I searched online, for multiple vendors, freelancers, and boutique agencies on Dribbble, and interviewed approximately 10 relevant ones, I've decided to go with the Hlib and Maria as I felt they were professionals and we had good chemistry during our first call.

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

Usually, I create a brief and discuss this in detail with Layo's team, I share with them the wireframes of the prototype, then I give an overview look of the direction so Layo's team can create their mood boards, and offer a few UI design concepts. Once the clients have made a decision on which concept they'd like to progress with, we progress with the detailed UI designs of the remaining screens, finalize them, create its design system, and offer ongoing support for the development process.

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

I work directly with their designers and project manager on ongoing projects, and once in a while have status calls with Hlib, their CEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Every project that we're dealing with received positive feedback from the clients. They're pleased with the results, and consider it at the highest standards.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

For me personally, it's huge pleasure to work with Layo and the team, and we make a winning team together. The communication is fluent, and after more than 1 year of working together, the chemistry is great. Layo's team is very responsive and delivers on time.

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

Their patience and positive approach, having a lot of both in order to collaborate daily as we do are outstanding!

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

Sometimes they go the extra mile and add more design options, even when it's not required, but it's definitely appreciatable.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of FaceFusion LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Industry leading face manipulation platform 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Layo to accomplish?

• User Experience
• User Design

SOLUTION

How did you find Layo?

Other

Why did you select Layo over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Layo were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Over the past few months, the Layo team has improved workflows, upgraded the user experience of our application, and modernized the user interface. They also redesigned our website and introduced a fresh, professional brand identity.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At this stage, the designs have not yet been converted into production-ready code, so we’re unable to provide any details at this time.

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

No complaints here — it was solid.

What was your primary form of communication with Layo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

A professional approach to key design stages, such as mood boards and wireframes. They had a fair and transparent revision policy.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CPO of Sonaar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sonaar changes the way you prospect public markets. We preemptively identify upcoming tenders, empowering you to position yourself ahead of the process, by leveraging data from thousands of sources. In parallel, we assist public entities by delivering a unique matchmaking service, seamlessly connecting them with providers precisely suited to their needs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Layo to accomplish?

• Website design

SOLUTION

How did you find Layo?

Online Search

Why did you select Layo over others?

Previous work

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

We worked with Layo Design to:

• Create a visual identity (ours was almost non-existent)
• Design the landing page of our website on Figma

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Frequent updates on the designs

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

All the items were delivered on time and the team took all reviews/comments into account.

What was your primary form of communication with Layo?

Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with their unique design style.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a wellness & fitness company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a start-up in the fitness industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Layo to accomplish?

• UX/UI for our software

SOLUTION

How did you find Layo?

• Online Search
• dribbble

Why did you select Layo over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Layo were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We showed Layo what are competitors were doing, the MVP and asked them to help us come up with something that was 95% the same, but to add a key 5% of our own touch to it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The UX/UI files were exactly what we wanted/needed.

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

Layo was always quick, on time and transparent. Anytime we had questions, our needs were responded to accordingly.

What was your primary form of communication with Layo?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with the clear and transparent communication and quick turnaround times.

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

Not for our project. They met and/or exceeded all our expectations.