Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Investments of Fyde Treasury

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a holistic treasury management protocol to help the crypto ecosystem with concentrated treasuries and token holdings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency to accomplish?

• A pitch deck structure and design for Fyde Treasury - Crypto Treasury Management Protocol

SOLUTION

How did you find Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency?

• Online Search
• dribbble

Why did you select Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We were looking for experts to level up our partnership presentation. We found Ochi Design's on Dribbble and were particularly impressed by their ability to distill intricate subjects into straightforward narratives, which made Ochi Design our top choice. 

We were talking to a few other groups, but we decided to go with Ochi Design based on a combination of two things: the ability to work with complex narratives and being able to have the sales angle to that. But then also for the graphics perspective, which was excellent and nuanced. Overall, it seemed like it was going to be a very good fit. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our work with Ochi Design led to a functional pitch deck that has already been effective. The process also made us more aware of our client profiles and presentation needs. I personally found my recent presentation easier to execute with this new deck. 

We initially chose Ochi Design for their ability to simplify complex topics and their quality graphics. Compared to other standard solutions, they offered something a bit more advanced. As an outcome of our collaboration we got a pitch deck presentation that has already proven its effectiveness on one of our pitches. Overall, the experience gave us a useful tool and made us more aware of areas for future improvement.

What was your primary form of communication with Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We valued Ochi Design's hands-on, family-business approach which brought a level of care and responsiveness that's often missing elsewhere. They not only dig deep to understand our project but also our industry, offering custom solutions to our specific needs. Their quick communication set them apart from other agencies, providing us with something consistently tangible and valuable. 

And often when you go through these types of exercises with other agencies you never know what you're getting, but it always felt like we were getting something tangible yet, which is pretty valuable. And another huge plus was Ochi Design's super, super responsiveness. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency could have done differently?

It ended up getting to the place we needed to anyway, but. I think that's just the one thing that we could allocate more time for some parts. But it’s clear that it has to be a bit dynamic to make sure it happens and not becomes infinite. Ideally, we would love for it be more flexible for the European timezones. So that we can have more flexibility in terms of planning our own schedules and have some locked in advance. But for the most part, everything went, went really well considered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company builds software for small and medium sized industrial companies to optimize their energy procurement. I am the founder and CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency?

Building a pre-seed pitch deck for potential investors, including corporate identity.

SOLUTION

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

Ochi Design was recommended by one of our first investors. They have worked with Ochi Design before and were very happy with their results. Ochi Design's website and their flexibility to fit our expectations into their pipeline convinced us.

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

We hired Ochi Design to produce a basic brand identity including a logo as well as a pitch deck for our start-up. Ochi Design ran an efficient two-week process that covered our needs while keeping a plausible budget. It consisted of three main parts: An orientation and brand identity workshop, an option-based brand design selection and a presentation design review. The brand identity workshop enabled us to explain the vision and "brand feel" of our start-up to Ochi in a very effective way. It put us on the same page in terms of the direction we would like to take with the design by orienting our brand relative to innovation examplary brands that Ochi Design researched. Based on the workshop, Ochi designed 4 brand identity options from which we ultimately chose one and which was lightly adjusted based on our feedback. Based on this design, Ochi then proceded to design our pitch deck with minimal input. We provided a notion page with text bullet points and rough design and visualisation ideas where necessary which Ochi turned into a striking presentation

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

Ihor, founder of Ochi Design was our single point of contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Feedback from potential clients and business angels has been very positive throughout. The design and pitch deck that their created stand out and really drew interest from potential partners. It really helps us to be proud of our deck in each pitch. Even though we are already experienced when it comes to slide design, we could not have reached this level without the work of Ochi Design.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Ochi ran a lean but effective workflow that presented us with the opportunity to have an interactive design process that responded to our brand and design ideas but considered our limited budget at the same time. The reasoning behind every design decision was made transparent to us which enabled us to provide effective feedback back to Ochi.

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

We were surprised by the accuracy with which Ochi Design nailed the overall design language that perfectly aligned with our personal preferences and the vision that we have for our young company.

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

With regards to PPT & Brand Design: It would have been great to receive a color palette that corresponds to the corporate identity that was laid out in the visuals of our pitch deck though we understand that this may not be included in our limited budget. With regards to project management & communication: The team could be even more transparent on the risks of a delay in the process and where these typically occur; to proactively think for their clients when to expect a finalised result.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the creative director of Premium Blend Consulting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency?

Service:

• Presentation design
• Illustration design
• Icon design To bring cohesiveness to our branding. Also, we had a specific vision and feel that PB wanted to present to the team members and partners.

SOLUTION

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

Upwork and Behance. We decided to partner with Ochi because of their values, expertise, kindness and their ability to execute our vision!

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

1. Zoom link to their calendar that will be automatically sent.
2. Introduction call and recap discussion of Ochi's email.
3. Discovery in PB's needs with Ochi's recap email + proposal
4. Design Discovery
5. First and second drafts of the project and final product. 

Fast, effective, and nice humans that listened to every detail of our needs. The final product brought us great joy and experience!

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

In total, 2. 1. Consultant, project manager, designer 2. Illustrator

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Brought so much joy to our CEO!
2. Brought that same joy to the whole company. First response was extremely satisfying.
3. We used their illustrations in our summit and made the experience so much more fun and creative
4. Utilizing the new deck/icon/illustration is incredibly fun! Makes us feel instantly creative.
5. Saves the company SO MUCH TIME with the new deck template

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very communicative, friendly and responsive! I really appreciated that this project wasn't so transactional. They are such a joy to collaborate with!

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

Their creativity and guidance. The ability to care about what we needed. Every single detail that was put into the illustrations truly made us feel important and taken care of.

They are truly changing the landscape of presentations!! The experience working them has transferred to the deck itself. Creating a deck with their template brings so much joy and ease. We are proud to showcase their design in our calls, presentations and partners,

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

Not really. I had many calls for designers before them and that experience was not fun at all. Ochi is very professional and communicative which works very well with us!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder and managing director of The Encore - Classical Music Festival.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ochi Design | Presentation Design Agency?

We hired Ochi to create a powerful pitch deck that will impress potential sponsors.

SOLUTION

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

We saw Ochi's website and loved their designs.

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

After a kick-off video call, we sent them photos from our event and information to be included in the presentation. Very shortly thereafter, Ochi presented 4 different styles, which were all excellent. After we chose one of the 4 styles, they created absolutely outstanding 21-page presentation within a week.

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

Not sure.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not yet. We are about to share the presentation with potential sponsors.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. Ochi delivered always on time, was quick to respond, flexible when arranging calls.

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

They took the time to have an in-depth understanding of our company and what we were trying to achieve with the presentation. They are extremely skilled when it comes to highlighting essential information and preparing data in an precise and interesting way. The design and style is very creative and brilliant. They found the prefect visuals to transfer the vibe and the emotions that we want to communicate.

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

Nothing comes to mind. At this point we are 100% satisfied with their performance and have plans to work with them again in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO & Founder of a software business. We provide a B2B product offering and a B2C experience through our retail brand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire OCHI presentation design?

We engaged OCHI to re-design our pitch deck for our Seed Capital Round.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found a few companies that specialized in pitch deck re-design and interviewed all 3. We chose OCHI presentation design because we felt their understanding of our business. The express requirements we were looking for was a good match for us.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

The scope included a number of initial Zoom meetings between OCHI and our executive team to narrow down the requirements and essentially ideate what was missing from our existing deck.

We provided the content by way of an online questionnaire developed by OCHI and also provided access to a library of our company asset including previous decks, videos, UX/UI designs, competitor analysis, intel from our target investor list - what they are looking for when investing as an example.

From there, the first iterations of the new deck were produced by OCHI and started the feedback process. The process was handled from start to finish with a milestone dynamic brief via Notion which was handy to track progress and the delivery of the deck in Google slides which allowed easy commentary for consideration between OCHI and our business.

What was the team composition?

Our team consisted of myself, the COO and CFO as primary contacts and we shared it amongst our board advisors for further feedback. We dealt with Ihor from OCHI.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcomes from the deck were positive, the first 5 slides nailed what our product was all about. Since the delivery in February, we have had to modify the deck and update content to better align with the different investors we are in discussions with. We are still in "capital raising" mode, so I can't share any further details at this stage.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The process was handled from start to finish with a milestone dynamic brief via Notion which was handy to track progress and the delivery of the deck in Google slides which allowed easy commentary for consideration between OCHI and our business.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We found their ability to workshop all the angles and take on feedback was great and it shows in the final product.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

We're happy with the process and the final product. All was handled well and professionally.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the CFO of Workiz, a startup software company in field-service management that only serves US clients. Plumbers, locksmiths, electricians, HVAC, and other trade professions use our CRM and communication system to manage their business. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OCHI presentation design?

My company already had a sales presentation, but it was not very professional. We needed a company to build straightforward, professional employee onboarding and sales presentation material for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OCHI developed an employee onboarding presentation for my company. My company provided OCHI with the onboarding presentation we already had in Google Sheets, and they transformed that information into a professional presentation we can show to future employees. 

We’re also about to start a second project with them focused on our sales presentations. 

What is the team composition?

We only work with Ihor (Co-Founder & CEO).

How did you come to work with OCHI presentation design?

I found Ihor through Fiverr. When we first talked, I was impressed with the quality of questions he asked me about my project — they showed me that he was experienced in the industry. It was evident that he understood what I needed from the project, and he was professional and capable of doing the job. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested between $4,000–$6,000 with OCHI so far. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with OCHI in November 2021 and our partnership is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We needed a certain level of professionalism in our presentations, and OCHI provided us with that. When I showed our management and HR teams the presentation OCHI developed, they were amazed — the final product was exactly what we needed to create a better experience for new employees. 

How did OCHI presentation design perform from a project management standpoint?

Throughout the initial project, OCHI was very organized and met our schedules. We generally communicated with them through Fiverr and occasionally met through Google Meet to discuss the results we wanted to achieve. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

It is very easy to work with OCHI — their work on similar projects has given them the experience to create presentations that our audience can clearly understand. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing for them to improve. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would tell customers to work with OCHI, especially if they want to develop clear presentations for financing, investors, or PR!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the marketing manager at a climate tech startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire OCHI presentation design?

The CI of our new website and our slide decks did not match anymore. We hired OCHI to help us bring our slide deck designs in line with our CI and take them to the next level.

SOLUTION

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

OCHI came recommended to us. We started with a first project for a first pitch deck. The process was seamless, so we decided to roll this out across all our presentation decks.

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

We started with a first deck and continued to roll this out to more presentation decks. Ihor and his team understand our brand and value proposition, which they've turned into excellent slides. He was always very open for our feedback and also thoroughly explained their design decisions behind each of the slides.

As we were under a bit of time pressure, Ihor also ramped up his team, getting more hands on board so we could complete projects at a quicker pace as well. We look forward to continuing the project with them!

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

We worked directly with Ihor who had a team of designers working with him on the project. It was great to always have this direct contact person available.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The first completed pitch deck received great feedback so far (internally & externally), we look forward to testing the next deck with our stakeholders.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective, we had regular check-ins and followed up with clear to dos from both ends.

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

Ihor and his team tackled the project with great professionalism and creativity. They understood our brand and turned this into slide designs.

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

We're happy with Ihor & his team and look forward to tackling the next presentations shortly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a small advertising agency servicing many clients in the Precious Metals space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire OCHI presentation design?

As the volume of work grew, I needed to find a design partner I could rely on to support some of Branding and Corporate Presentation projects. OCHI supported in the creation of brand identities and corporate presentations that were instrumental to the client's success.

SOLUTION

How did you select OCHI presentation design?

I stringently interviewed several prospects found on freelance sites online. OCHI came highly rated and after meeting with Ihor, I knew he was the right fit to test out a project on. The process as seamless and Ihor is great to work with – so much so to the point that we have done re-occurring work with +6 projects to date.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

During our project kick-off, the OCHI team was asking very smart, intelligent question about the client positioning and value proposition – aiming to come up with a hard working brand design that resonated with the target audience. After each meeting, OCHI was very receptive and responsive to assigning dates to key milestones to make sure timelines and expectations were met.

What was the team composition?

With OCHI, I worked exclusively with Ihor who managed his own team of designers internally. Having one central contact throughout the entire project phase was a welcome experience ensuring accountability was met.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My clients, are typically conducting a large scale capital raise ($6-10M) each. For all work OCHI has supported me in, I have heard nothing but braise for the work and outputs helping them raise that money more seamlessly.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. After each meeting, we assigned follow up meetings and booked it in on the spot. This gave me peace of mind that we would hit milestone timings that I convey to my clients.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their design capabilities and developing a multi-dimensional brand with many layers. They look to elevate and simplify all communications which is integral when putting together a pitch deck or corporate presentation.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

I'm very happy with OCHI and working with Ihor and will continue to do so. The team was open to adapting ways of working.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Art director at Officevibe, we are an employee engagement platform that helps managers to get the best out of their teams. We're located in Montreal, Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire OCHI presentation design?

We've tried to figure out how to build a solid powerpoint template in house to help our teams deliver solid presentations internally and externally. We discovered quite fast that one doesn't simply create a solid template in Powerpoint and that we would need help.

SOLUTION

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

I decided to try Fiverr for the first time and decided to go for the PRO designers because I knew from trying to make a template ourselves that it wasn't easy and certainly wasn't worth anything under 1000$. There were few offerings that seemed interesting but Ochi design stood out by presenting some pieces that showed an understanding of design and storytelling.

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

After exchanging some messages on the platform we jumped in a Teams call and I really like Ihor's personality and we connected on a design level quite fast. He really understood what I needed without me having to go into micro details of the project. I knew I would like the results and I just had to send the right assets and he would take care of it. After the call I sent him a folder with examples of what we wanted, our brand assets and he sent me back a custom offer for the work. He delivered a V1 of the project that ended up being the final version in the timeline we had discussed.

He delivered more than I was expecting and we were really surprised with the quality of his work.

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

1 person, the owner of the business

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The stakeholders at work said it's the best most complete PP template they've ever seen.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Super easy. the hardest part might have been with dealing with the fiverr website.

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

I wasn't expecting to find designers of that quality on Fiverr. Ihor has an impressive understanding of what's needed to do an effective presentation.

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

not really.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hypercare provide a range of intelligent solutions to the dementia care sector

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire OCHI presentation design?

For the creation of a pitch deck.

SOLUTION

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

We selected OCHI Presentation Design on the basis of reviews, plus an initial conversation which went to our liking

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

Following an initial requirements review and discussion around various possible ideas, OCHI took the project away to work on with minor requests for additional information as required. The process is crystal clear - they do an audit and define the business targets, then develop a strategy for executing on research, copy core messages and key insights for presentation structure, and then proceed with the design. 

The work has been done in 4 months, within which they've developed several presentations tailored for different audiences and successfully achieving business goals. One was an investor presentation, one for Oxford accelerator (biggest in the UK), and one was consumer-oriented.

Besides that, we've developed strategies, created structure and narrative, and not only designed the presentations but created custom illustrations and curated the brand identity (except logo).

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

2 resources. CEO and his business partner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have presented this document to many organizations since all of whom have been very complimentary.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective.

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

The service received from Ihor was absolutely first-class. His close attention to detail, deep thought in terms of narrative, flow and aesthetics, completely exceeded my expectations, which were very high from the outset. Especially loved and appreciated the creation of visuals, animation, and advice around the look and feel that we are after. We will definitely continue working with Ihor and his team. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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

N/A