Octopux Designs

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of an employee development service. We’re developing a product that is an AI-based custom interventions for enterprise employees to maintain their mindfulness at work.

What challenge were you trying to address with Octopux Designs?

We needed help with the UX/UI of our product. The product has multi-channels and could be deployed as an app and integrated with WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, or any channel that enterprises want.

The UI design was a very important part of the product. We had an option of onboarding a team ourselves, but we wanted to find someone who already had the experience since we're a startup.

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team helped us with the UX/UI design. We started with a brief from our side to list specific business problems we were trying to solve. Based on that, we arrived at what kind of user experience we were looking for.

They did the user stories and interactions. They developed those user stories in the wireframes and workflows. The project is still active, and we’re currently in the final stage.

What is the team composition?

Kedar (CEO) works directly with us. There were 3–4 user experience specialists and user interface designers.

How did you come to work with Octopux Designs?

I’ve known Kedar for a few years now. We shortlisted 3 or 4 companies because we wanted to be very collaborative. After multiple evaluation criteria, we chose Octopux Designs.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $10,000–$15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement with Octopux Designs started in June 2020.

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

Octopux Designs focused on why we wanted to do this. I like the leading questions that they asked to understand the scope fully.

How did Octopux Designs perform from a project management standpoint?

There is room for improvement in project management. They’re a small startup that’s learning. I gave them some feedback, and they respond to it. There was nothing drastically wrong during our engagement.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their cost competitiveness and flexibility of work is most impressive. They’re really flexible in terms of changes in the scope of work or extended timelines.

Are there any areas they could improve?

As I mentioned, they could improve in the project management area slightly. Sometimes the client is used to a certain process of engagement, and the vendor needs to align their processes to the client processes. I’d like them to add a few services they don’t currently have from a business standpoint.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

State the biggest business problem clearly. They come up with ideas really quickly.

Please describe your company and your position there.

My position is CEO, Co-Founder. Vigoursoft is the innovation partner with roots in Silicon Valley started by technology enthusiasts in the areas of Identity and Access Management (IDAM), Storage, Virtualization, and Cloud. 

For what projects/services did your company hire Octopux Designs, and what were your goals?

Usability, Ux Design, Visual Design, overall user adaptability

How did you select Octopux Designs and what were the deciding factors?

Octopux Designs was one of the shortlisted service providers we approached to make a proposal. From get go, we were impressed with the professionalism and deep technical knowledge the team had on the subject matter of Ux, usability and Visual design domain.

We had a series of presentations and deep discussion on our requirements. Upon final approval from proposal from Octopux we engaged them as our partner for this project.

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

• Redesign the current UI design
• Focus on branding
• Redesign the portal Enhance the navigation,
• task flows
• information architecture STEPS Understanding the project
• User Centric Design (UCD) Process
• Non-Linear Process
• Double Diamond Process
• Agile UX
• Heuristic Review
• UX Strategy Research
• CONCEPT DESIGN INTERACTION
• DESIGN VISUAL DESIGN
• Usability Testing
• Used design tools like InVision Studio, Sketch

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

3 people Ux-Architect Ux-Design Engineer Visual Designer

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

We had positive feedback from the client Our revenues from the client projects increased by 25% in the very first 3 months Octopux started working with us

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

Email, JIRA, Skype, Agile (Atlassian)

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

Diligence to project timelines Unwavering discipline in each aspect of design philosophy Creative thinking Adaptibility

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that I can think of. I wish them all the best and hope they grow to new heights at light speed.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the product head of NLPBots. We wanted to launch a powerfull bold UI to make it possibble for enterprises to come onboard our platform and create use cases like AI assistants by themselves with no code. NLPBots is a platform that automates conversations and processes

For what projects/services did your company hire Octopux Designs?

To design the UI - Heuristic review, wireframes and Visual design

What were your goals for this project?

To make it user friendly and comfortable for end users to engage with the platform

How did you select this vendor?

Referal by an associate for who they ahd previously done projects

Describe the project in detail.

They were to look at the current build and understood the requirement. Within a short time under deadlines they completed the Heuristic review - pointed out the spaces and gaps the Wireframes - for the flow design and the Visual design.

What was the team composition?

Project manager Designer

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

The dsign looks cool and bold. the product is not yet released

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Smooth

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their design processes and focus on the end-user impressed us. We also liked the quality of the design and their understanding of the problem.

Are there any areas for improvement?

not really

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of DentalTree. We’re a dental practice.

What challenge were you trying to address with Octopux Design?

I needed someone to design a logo for my dental clinic.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we discussed what our requirements were. We told Octopux Design about our clinic and let them know what we were looking for. They provided us with five potential designs, and I chose one I really liked. They made final sketches and delivered the finished logo to me.

What is the team composition?

We worked directly with one person.

How did you come to work with Octopux Design?

A friend recommended them to me.

How much have you invested in them?

I spent around $1,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–September 2017.

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

They did a good job. I’m completely satisfied with their work.

How did Octopux Design perform from a project management standpoint?

We spoke six or seven times every month. We received the logo on time, and there were no issues.

What did you find most impressive about them?

While I enjoyed their professionalism, it was their creativity that really stood out to me.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s any room for improvement. Their work was perfect. They should keep doing what they’re doing.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a VP and managing trustee of Shashwat Trust, a right’s based development group focused on tribal communities. We promote development through empowerment, supported by our four pillars: livelihood, education, health, and environment.

For what projects/services did your company hire Octopux Designs?

We wanted to launch a website for the first time, and we needed a partner to help us.

What were your goals for this project?

Our NGO services existed, but we didn’t have an online presence. We wanted to make our presence known worldwide.

How did you select this vendor?

We explored many creative agencies and cross-verified some of their existing work. We started with 4–5 options and shortlisted two that met our needs. Once we began the engagement, Octopux Designs had the best response compared to other vendors. We were able to negotiate a price that worked for both of us.

Describe the project in detail.

They thought out the site’s strategy and designed and developed it from scratch on WordPress. The site reaches out to visitors and volunteers worldwide to accept donations. It was challenging to reach out to such a wide audience, but Octopux helped us collect data and structured it in a way that connected with many people.

What was the team composition?

We worked with three people from Octopux Designs at the peak of the project including a UX designer, a visual designer, and a creative developer.

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

The website has been a big hit. We reached our target audience, and donations have increased by over half. More people have also inquired about becoming volunteers because of the site’s content.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They assigned us a project manager who handled the project and communicated well. We had calls three times a week and maintained a timeline on Google Sheets.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their UX, web design, and project management knowledge are great, and their service is world class. They not only delivered a great UX, but they also educated us on the theory behind it. I strongly recommend them in my network.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not really. They’re the best.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CTO at of a specialized services and solutions to the US Healthcare (Payer/Provider) Industry

For what projects/services did your company hire Octopux Designs?

We hired Octopux for UI / UX design of our product - Performance and Resource management system.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to ensure the UI / UX is designed is appealing and user friendly.

How did you select Octopux Designs?

My team researched and shortlisted top 50 companies and based on our list of parameters octopux was finalized.

Describe the project in detail.

Performance and Resource management system is a product that empowers your teams to perform better with increased quality, productivity, and drives the continuous improvement across the organisation.

What was the team composition?

Octopux allocated 1 project manager, 2 designer,1 analyst for the project

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

We were able to launch the next version of our product within 6 months with the new UI / UX, which was highly appreciated by all our clients.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was between the teams (MDI & Octopux) was very smooth. Octopux team was very responsive and always kept us updated about the progress.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They understand the requirements, talk to the end user and accordingly provide various suggestion for the UX / UI designs.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Overall we had a good experience.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner of a clothing company. We specialize in traditional Indian wear directly sourced from manufacturers and wholesale dealers.

For what projects/services did your company hire Octopux Designs?

We needed someone to design our mobile app’s UX/UI.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a user-friendly app people could use to search our catalog, view product details, and place orders.

How did you select this vendor?

A friend who’d worked with them before referred us to them. After initial discussions and a review of their previous work, we signed on with them.

Describe the project in detail.

After we finalized our requirements during discovery, they started work on wireframes. We approved their ideas, and they sent us a final visual design.

What was the team composition?

We interacted directly with Kedar (Founder, Octopux Designs), who led a team of visual designers.

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

Our application is widely used and has driven significant sales.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We primarily communicated via in-person meetings.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The creativity and finesse of the final output were quite impressive. Fresh colors schemes help it stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that I saw.  

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the director of a healthcare software consulting company. 

For what projects/services did your company hire Octopux Designs?

We hired them for UI/UX research and design for a healthcare web app. The user had only basic IT skills, so it was challenging to simplify the UI/UX. 

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a simple UX that non-technical clinical users could handle. 

How did you select this vendor?

We found them through a reference. 

Describe the project in detail.

They designed and developed the UI/UX of the web app, which involved appointment scheduling and clinical data entry. 

What was the team composition?

We had a project coordinator and a designer. 

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

Productivity improved among our target audience. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was perfect. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a good research team that actually talks to the end user before beginning work. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have nothing to suggest.