Obra

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of a CAD software company. 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develop CAD software and mathematical modelling for the mining, quarrying and earth-moving industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a design for a contemporary and effective website to inform clients and potential clients about our products.
• Allow for website to download information and software in a client section of the site
• Allow for bug reports, questions, support and file uploads from the website
• Create an online store on our new website to market our new online training prodiucts

SOLUTION

How did you find Obra?

Referral

Why did you select Obra over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Obra were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our old Web Design and Branding had passed its "use by date". We clearly needed a totally new Web design, reflecting the many advances in our product since the old Web Design was done. Obra did a very fine job working with our key technical people to formulate and implement a technically competent and contemporary web design, branding and associated elements. This completed Website and rebranding are already bearing fruits in our business activities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Substantially increased inquiries and about our products.
• Significantly increased sales and subscriptions to our products. 
• Many more views of our website.

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

Web design was delivered quickly - on agreed time or even faster. As soon as we specified technical content, the web design incorporating reformatted technical content was delivered very quickly - ahead of agreed time taken. As expected from a complex and intricate design, implementing the website was slower but still within acceptable and agreed time limits.

What was your primary form of communication with Obra?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Talent, high qualifications and enthusiasm of the designers. Care, competence and attention to detail of developers.

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

Nothing that comes to mind - we are happy and using the result of their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of GK Consulting

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We produce convincing video advertising campaigns with the client without the client having to neglect their day-to-day business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a website for lead generation
• Design support for video podcasts

SOLUTION

How did you find Obra?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Obra over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Obra were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Conducting a thorough analysis of the brand and target audience. 
• Creating wireframes and mockups to outline the website's structure and design. 
• Designing a visually appealing and user-friendly interface for the website. 
• Developing responsive design elements to ensure compatibility across devices. 
• Crafting unique and engaging banners for podcast promotion.
• Incorporating brand colors, fonts, and imagery cohesively. 
• Ensuring seamless integration of design elements with website functionality. 
• Iterative reviews and revisions based on client feedback.
• Optimizing graphics for web performance and fast loading times. 
• Delivering high-quality, ready-to-use design assets for banners and website components.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Achieving a 15% rise in average session duration on the website, indicating improved user engagement. 
2. Boosting conversion rates by 18% through the implementation of a more intuitive user interface and strategically designed banners. 
3. Measuring a 21% growth in podcast listenership directly attributed to the newly designed and visually appealing banners.

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

We enjoyed Obra's Workflow as the company moved step by step from the general to the specific. We understood at the start what we would get, in what timeframe. They were transparent regarding their pricing. 

What was your primary form of communication with Obra?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The depth of the business discovery phase laid a solid foundation for a design strategy that not only mirrored our brand identity but also resonated with our long-term goals. We were impressed with how deep Obra dived into our business, got a feel for our vibe and values. The first iterations were tight on deadlines, but the designers worked quickly and predictably, and after that during the design support phase we had regular calls and Obra was successful with feedback.

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

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Teamlex

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Teamlex offers Team-as-a-service to businesses to help them scale their marketing efforts faster.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a visual identity for the brand that fully represents the innovation of our company
• Create a unique website design
• Find a design partner to whom we can delegate all design-related tasks

SOLUTION

How did you find Obra?

Referral

Why did you select Obra over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Obra were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Teamlex turned to Obra Design Studio for a comprehensive branding and web development project. The scope of work included the creation of a logo, the development of a brand guide, website design, and the preparation of various presentation materials. Key deliverables: 

• Logo Design: Obra developed a modern and stylish logo that reflects Teamlex's values and positioning. 
• Brand Guide: A detailed brand guide provided us with a roadmap to maintain brand consistency across all channels. It included color palettes, typography, usage guidelines, and how the brand should be used and applied across different mediums. 
• Website Development: The website created by Obra is not only aesthetically pleasing but also user-friendly: it has a responsive design. Obra's designers worked closely with our team to make edits on the go. 

The result of this collaboration was a brand image created from the ground up that exemplifies Teamlex's innovative and rebellious spirit. Obra's attention to detail and the designers' desire to give sense to each element is impressive.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Everyone who sees our website says how absolutely beautiful it is. We don't ask them, people say it themselves. 
• It has become 10 times easier for our clients to understand how our service works and what services we provide. 
• It became much easier for us to attract talent to our team. 
• Now the visual representation of Teamlex corresponds to reality.

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

They exceeded all expectations. All work was completed in full and on time. Obra designers put their heart and soul into our project. The management is excellent.

What was your primary form of communication with Obra?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The depth with which they approached our project. Every detail, every element was well-thought-out. No template solutions. Everything is unique and created just for us. This is our best experience with a design studio.

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

No, everything's great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Design Lead of Educate Online Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Educate Online is an all-in-one platform that connects international students to UK, US and Canadian schools that teach online.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To reimagine our brandstyle, make it connected to the product and Indian market
• To redesign main website, alongside the new style and positioning

SOLUTION

How did you find Obra?

Referral

Why did you select Obra over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Obra were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Complex work to reimagine our brand identity, including market player analysis, our previous style audit, concepts creation and branding development In combination with a new brand style we requested to create our Main Website, implementing our new identit into a Web-surface The final stage of all of it is a creation of guidelines, UI-kit and additional brand style rules

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ligthning speed of Obra's work. We received the new style in 2,5 weeks after we started its creation The appeared concept affected on our product and market vision at all. Obra helped to look at ourselves from an out-of-the-box point of view Website helped us to redefine ourselve, delivered new product vision on the market and what's most important — highlighted us among other players. Crazy web-solutions + new branding made us really unique

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

Speed and work process were the finest ones. Communication with Obra could be well structured, but requires involvement a responsible person from the client side.

What was your primary form of communication with Obra?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their true love of design, metaphor, and message was impressive. They were really passionate, and their work was done with the soul

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

Sometimes we were a little lacking in some requirements management, but in general it was all right

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of ENKEL LIFTS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are manufacturer of lifting equipment using for working on facades of buildings

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Make a new design for our web site using 3d animation, for comfortable usage for US customers

SOLUTION

How did you find Obra?

Recommendation

Why did you select Obra over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Obra were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I can certainly provide a positive review for the company that handled the design of our website. Their work not only met but exceeded our expectations in every aspect. One of the key highlights of their professionalism was their commitment to meeting deadlines. The design of the website was delivered to us within the agreed-upon timeframe, which was of critical importance to us as we had a specific launch date in mind. 

The company not only managed to deliver on time but also demonstrated a strong understanding of time management and project organization. The expertise and quality of their work are truly commendable. Every detail of the design was crafted with our needs and preferences in mind. The team at the company showed exceptional attention to our requests and was always willing to listen and provide valuable insights. 

We are very pleased with the work of this company and highly recommend them to anyone in search of a reliable partner for website design. They were a professional and dependable firm that knew how to create outstanding designs and adhere to deadlines. We extend our gratitude for their excellent work and look forward to a long-term partnership in the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

we achieved the desired results

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

The company not only managed to deliver on time but also demonstrated a strong understanding of time management and project organization.

What was your primary form of communication with Obra?

Virtual Meeting

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

Verbal job description, taking into account our desires and preferences and non-standard solutions

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

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