Origami Studios

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the program manager at Tata Consultancy Services, an IT consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Origami Studios?

We needed someone to upgrade our existing application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Origami Studios built a software and a mobile application. We broke the project down into 3–5 phases. The first phase was the conceptualization, followed by design and development. The final phase was QA and testing. We shared a brief beforehand, and it was a very collaborative process. They used .NET as the tech stack.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two developers and QA engineers.

How did you come to work with Origami Studios?

We found them through a Google search along with several other companies. We chose them because they had a solid team of software engineers.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $80,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–July 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were very efficient. The software increased our productivity by 35%.

How did Origami Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

The project manager was very transparent. They responded to our emails on time and scheduled regular meetings. We used Asana.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very polished. The team was smart, and they knew their craft.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, the project ran smoothly.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a well-defined brief and you’ll be good to go.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Serving my IT Consulting services firm as a CTO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We required custom software development services for building a robust software for our company. We wanted to keep the design minimal and useful. After thorough research, we on-boarded Origami Studios for the project.

SOLUTION

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

We discovered Origami Studios via a referral. Because they had a good team of software developers and a flexible engagement model, we hired them.

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

They developed our software and all its features. Our requirement was quite intricate but they managed to achieve it. As far as technologies are concerned, they used Java and developed a custom back-end for us.

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

It was only their team of software developers we worked with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They worked very hard on the project and accomplished it in just 3 months which was impressive. Other agencies gave us a timeline of about 6-8 months. Origami Studios team also adhered to all the guidelines we shared with them and delivered exactly what we required.

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

We used our own tools for managing the project. They were quick to learn and adhered to the timelines we shared with them. Their communication was clear and unambiguous.

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

communication tools and timeliness. The way they handled the project was impressive. From the kind of professionalism they demonstrated to their communication and proactiveness - they presented themselves fabulously in contrast to other agencies.

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

Nothing to nitpick.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a digital solutions provider offering full range of development services to giant corporations and startups alike.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We hired them to build a mobile application for our business. We needed 2 apps, one for Android and another for iOS. We wanted to keep the user experience consistent across our website, and both the apps.

SOLUTION

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

We hired them based on their client testimonials. Along with that, we also considered their previous work, price, and engagement model.

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

We had a discovery call where we explained what we wanted with all the features we needed in our app. After this, their team created designs based on our requirements. We finalized a design for both the apps and they started the development.

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

We worked with their entire team, but for the most part we were in touch with the project manager and CEO, Imran.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a working prototype of the Android app which will be ready to be deployed by next week. The iOS app still needs some work and their team is working on it. But as far as the performance goes, we’re happy to see how it turned out.

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

We used Trello for communication. We also scheduled meetings often, 2-3 times a week mostly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to check the progress of the project. Their team was flexible with their schedule.

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

Their response is very quick! Most of the time, we heard back from them in less than 10 hours which is very impressive. They have never kept us waiting in meetings and have always proactively sent project updates.

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

Nothing that comes to my mind right now. It was great collaborating with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

COO of a consulting agency helping our clients with their digital challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We had a client who needed a mobile app for their business. They wanted to engage their mobile users with a user-friendly and intuitive application. It should have all the essential features, and a few third-party services like HubSpot, and their custom add-ons.

SOLUTION

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

Origami Studios was an easy choice, as other agencies were charging a lot more and didn’t offer sufficient value. We reviewed Origami Studio’s portfolio and found them to be a good fit for our requirements and hence signed up a contract with them.

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

They worked with our team on the app. We shared with them the fundamental idea behind the app and they built it from scratch. Their team designed the interface, developed the app, and integrated other third-party services. In the next 2-3 weeks, we will be deploying the app on Google Playstore - post that, we also plan on creating a separate app for iOS. The Origami Studios team is already working on iOS app concepts.

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

We had an entire team of mobile app developers working with us. They were energetic, and highly competent.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The beta version of the app received great feedback from its users. More than 90% users found the app ‘user-friendly’. It is seamless, high-performing and snappy.

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

They were very good at communication. They not only shared regular updates but also trained us from time to time. We mostly relied on Microsoft teams for communication - they sent us recordings of each meeting so others who missed out can also view the meeting.

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

Their team is very friendly. Collaborating with them was a great experience for us. We got to learn a lot of new things from them. They are communicative and courteous. At every stage, they guided us gently and shared valuable insights that made it easy for us to comprehend the project and other intricacies they were working on.

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

They have been a fantastic team — supportive, communicative, and collaborative.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Team lead of a growth accelerator agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

Their team was responsible for app development. They started with design concepts and gently moved from one phase to another until the app was ready. Their QA team is currently working on the app, testing it to ensure it’s user-friendly, and functional.

SOLUTION

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

We had a hard time deciding the vendor as we were comparing a lot of agencies, some from the US, UK, Australia, Indonesia, and Pakistan. After a lot of calls and a month of research, we hired Origami Studios for two reasons: they were affordable, and based in the US.

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

The project was strategically divided into multiple phases: conception, design, development, testing, and deployment. They used Flutter for building the app and its components. Their team also developed a few custom modules to integrate a few services we used.

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

We had a chance to work with almost everyone from their team: from developers to QA engineers, and the CEO (Imran) himself. They are good people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app will be deployed shortly - so we don’t have any statistics just yet but we’re very happy with its look and feel. Their team developed the app exactly as we expected. It loads in seconds and has a very elegant design. We couldn’t ask for more.

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

They are very meticulous and dedicated. They gave us access to our project’s workspace where everything could be tracked and managed. We added our suggestions directly to their drafts and they took care of it.

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

Origami Studios is very flexible and adaptable. They are deliberate enough to understand our business and customize their solution accordingly. They’re willing to work with us in order to create a long-term partnership, even if it means less billable hours for them. We value this a lot since many contracting companies out there use the consulting model of billable hours in a way that can be contradictory to business needs.

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

They are already doing great, however, I’d recommend them to start consulting companies along with other services they offer.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Community Manager of a private bloggers community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We hired Origami Studios for building a web portal for us. We wanted to create a private community of bloggers on the digital front. The aim was to bring together like-minded people who have similar interests and are ready to engage in community events.

SOLUTION

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

One of our business partners had worked with them previously and they recommended Origami Studios for this project. After conducting a brief research, we hired them as they had an amazing portfolio and impressive track record.

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

Their team developed our entire web portal. They first understood our market, then created UI/UX designs. Once we finalized the design, their team started development. They set up the back-end, and the front-end in less than 6 weeks. After everything was up and running, they ran tests to ensure it was working well. Finally, once our portal passed the QA tests, it was deployed on a live server.

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

We had a project manager, tech team lead, their CEO Imran, and a team of developers working with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since the day we deployed the portal, we have been able to attract over 10,000 users on a monthly basis. That’s impressive, considering our portal is newly launched.

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

Their team is proactive and easy to work with. They used modern tools to track and manage the project. We were satisfied with the workflow as they adhered to timelines and followed the schedule meticulously.

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

Their team strength and capacity to deliver amazing web portal makes them stand out. They were always authentic and transparent. Their team shared regular progress and were very friendly. We are grateful for the amazing portal they have built for us.

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

They have been a diligent technology partner to us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Project Manager at a leading ERP development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We hired Origami to customize our app. The app was lacking several essential features and it needed a visual overhaul. The performance wasn’t optimal either. On top of everything, there were many bugs that needed to be resolved. So we hired Origami Studios for the project.

SOLUTION

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

The vendor was referred to us by our tech consultant who has been into this area for 15 years now.

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

We needed to customize the app entirely: so they first designed a few UX concepts, after one was finalized, their team started working on the app itself. They implemented the new design, improved its performance, and integrated other important features we needed.

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

Their entire team was working with us: it included mobile app developers, head of technology, project manager and dev-ops engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are yet to deploy the new app. But we have tested it with beta users, and the feedback we have received is wonderful so far. The app is 40% faster and delivers a very good user experience all round. The new design is simple, elegant, and intuitive. We like the new app a lot more than the old one.

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

We relied on emails and slack for communication. As long as timelines are concerned, they consistently adhered to the set timelines and sent us regular updates about the project.

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

Their modus operandi and expertise with app customization is second to none. Their team’s approach was strategic and systematic. They regularly shared updates and were always happy to explain anything that was quite ambiguous.

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

Their team is experienced and professional.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CTO of a digital agency offering everything from marketing to branding.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

One of our clients wanted to build an app for their brand. Because we didn’t have enough resources, we onboarded Origami Studios team for help.

SOLUTION

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

We had worked with them previously and thus knew they could create this app for us.

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

They took care of every phase in the project - from UI design to development and everything in between.

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

A team of mobile app developers, UI/UX designers, copywriters, and a project manager worked with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app they developed is very innovative. The animations they have used, the overall user experience, and its performance - it’s all really impressive.

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

We used tools like JIRA, Slack, Basecamp, and emails for communication and project management. Their team was good at managing timelines, they adhered to the proposed plan and delivered the app on time.

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

They are consistent with their commitment. If they said you would deliver something at a certain time, they do it anyway. Their friendliness, professionalism, and industry experience are a few things that set them apart from others.

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a professional company serving clients from across the globe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We hired Origami Studios to develop a mobile application based on Flutter for one of our child companies.

SOLUTION

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

We were especially impressed by Origami Studios portfolio and thus set up a call with their team. After a week full of research about their company, and talking with several other agencies, we finally onboarded Origami Studios as we thought they were the right technology partner for us.

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

Their team helped us plan out our app, build a strategy, design its UI, and finally developed it from the ground up.

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

We were in touch with the project manager and the CEO. They took care of everything for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have been a very reliable partner from the very beginning. Their team is efficient, easy to work with, and very friendly. The app they have developed works just fine. It is well designed and loads seamlessly across different devices.

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

They were great at managing communication throughout the time we worked together. We used Slack and Basecamp software for staying ahead of tasks.

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

Origami Studios has a tight-knit team of creatives that can deliver amazing products. They knew how the platform worked and turned around the most intricate tasks sophisticatedly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Project Manager at a peer-to-peer learning platform for students, parents, and teachers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios, and what were your goals?

We wanted to customize our application and thus needed an efficient team to handle changes. The main goals were:

• Simplifying UX
• Maximizing conversions
• Optimizing performance

SOLUTION

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

We selected this vendor as they had extensive experience working with Mobile apps. We liked their previous work and the apps they have built so far. Plus, their approach was professional and straightforward.

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

They helped us customize the app’s UI, and performance. Their team worked on the backend, improved overall UX, and polished it from in and out.

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

We worked with their team of mobile app developers, designers, and UX copywriters.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our app now performs 40% faster and is visually engaging. They improved the overall UX to a great extent. We’re very happy with how it performs now and quite satisfied with its new layout.

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

The project was managed through JIRA. They had a good command of English and were very proactive in terms of replies and overall communication. They adhered to the timelines and managed to deliver the project sooner than they had estimated.

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

Their team is very efficient and productive. They completed this project much sooner than we had expected. Their modus operandi is tried and tested. They have reliable resources and are very supportive in nature.

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

Nothing in general.