Origami Studios

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CFO of a IT engineering firm helping clients from across the globe meet their software and hardware needs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to build a Flutter app from scratch. The aim was to ensure the app was fast, easy to use, and high-performing. We hired Origami Studios to develop an app that would run both on android and iOS platforms.

SOLUTION

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

We saw their profile on LinkedIn and contacted them. After our initial call, they sent us a project proposal. We reviewed their previous work, talked with a few of their past clients - they had a good experience working with Origami - so we hired them.

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

We wanted an app as simple as possible. First they generated an idea for our app, did competitive market research, also they discussed the features for the app. Furthermore, speed and performance were also our priority. With their strategy they helped us develop the app from scratch.

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

A team of Flutter app developers, UX designers, a team lead, and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, all of them were very creative. A big thanks to Origami Studios for doing such an amazing job. After the launch of the app on iOS we recorded 2000 downloads in the first week only. We would love to work with Origami Studios again.

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

Origami Studios developed and designed such an amazing app. They looked after the coding, designing, adding mandatory features and application management. We used to discuss everything regarding the project at zoom meetings once a week . All of them did their work on-time. They were well experienced and skilled.

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

Their creativity and efforts. All of them were skilled. The most impressive thing about them was their time management skills. They organized the project such that we were able to complete it before the final deadline. Last but not least, they had High Level Technical Proficiency.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Operations Manager at a publishing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Origami Studios was hired to develop our React Native app from scratch. Our primary objective was to keep the interface minimal yet interactive. The app would help us reach more people and maximize our reach.

SOLUTION

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

We shortlisted several agencies based on their client references and industry experience. Origami Studios stood out as they had a team of professional app developers, UX designers, and creatives who could build the app from scratch. They also assured the project will be completed in its entirety in less than 90 days.

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

The app development was distributed in phases. In the first phase, their team worked on design concepts, they created prototypes, user interfaces, and wireframes of the app. This was followed by the development phase and finally when the app was ready, their QA team came in to test its functionalities and features.

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

We worked with two app developers, UI/UX strategists, QA engineers, and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was great working with Origami Studios.The team members were cooperative and skilled.We are really happy with their determination and ability to draw inspiration from the finest apps in our industry. The app is functioning well and is ready to be deployed on various app marketplaces. We’re satisfied with their work and look forward to working with them on the project.

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

Their team was meticulous. We set up meetings twice a week wherein they shared important updates about the project. Our team reviewed their work and they worked on the recommended changes alongside. They have been very consistent with the communication and timelines. Their team was always accessible whenever we needed and the timelines were adhered to as well.

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

What we found the most unique and impressive about Origami Studios was their dedication. They took on this project as if it was their own. That’s not all, they’ve had the best pricing for the project - when compared to other quotes we received. Last but not the least, their team handled the feedback patiently.

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

NO. Everything was as perfect as we had expected.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at Nasdaq, a financial services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Origami Studios?

We needed help with developing custom software for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Origami has designed the wireframes and built the front- and backend of our web application. We had already created a few modules, but they did a good part of the application. In terms of technology, we've used PHP and Adobe XD.

Regarding functionalities, the app displays the latest data from stock exchanges and the backend service exchanges data between stock exchanges and our servers.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 3–5 people from their team, including developers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Origami Studios?

They reached out to us via email. We reviewed the application, gave them a one-month trial, and hired them.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $50,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Origami in November 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re still working on the app, so there aren’t any metrics that I could share. I can say that the project is going well, and I’m satisfied with the work so far — they’ve met our expectations.

How did Origami Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve adhered to the timelines we assigned to them. In terms of communication, we mostly use phone calls and emails.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is always available and friendly and is always there when we need something done. Also, their prices are reasonable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They should create roadmaps and KPIs before starting a project; doing so will help them execute better.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

They should have well mapped-out features — If the scope is clear, that will help.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical team lead at Dominos, a pizza company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Origami Studios?

We needed help with the UI/UX design of our mobile and wanted to revamp a couple of modules.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They did the UI/UX design of our mobile app.

What is the team composition?

We worked with five people, including the CEO who was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Origami Studios?

We interviewed several agencies, and we decided that they were the best fit for this project.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from December 2021–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their work was good, and I’m satisfied with the UI/UX design of our app.

How did Origami Studios perform from a project management standpoint?

They consistently met deadlines. We used our in-house tools to track tasks, and we communicated with them through email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of their work definitely made them stand out from other providers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be nice if they improved on their project management capabilities — it will help them become a better agency.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clearly define the scope of work and you’ll be good to go.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm serving as Head of Digital Platform (Senior Manager) at Master Group of Industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our goal was to develop a mobile digital platform (apps and backend) for our affiliates where they can promote company’s products and earn different rewards. We hired Origami Studios as preferred vendor to develop the entire solution for our organization.

SOLUTION

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

We called up open bidding for the project requirements. Almost 12 companies participated in the bidding process. We hired Origami Studios based on their professionalism, business acumen, solution development approach, prior experience and price.

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

The project scope includes development of Android & iOS app with associated backend and integration with ePOS. Our affiliates can download this app to register and promote our products to earn certain affiliate commission. The key deliverables included fully functional apps with management dashboard.

The entire journey started with use case mapping leading to wireframes, prototypes, UI design, development, deployment and training our staff members. The applications are developed using Flutter, Node Js, MongoDB and hosted on Cloud.

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

We were assigned a team of 7 people lead by a Project Manager. Rest of the team members included mobile and developers with assistance from QA resources.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have fully functional digital platform that is being opted by our affiliates. The application is user friendly, efficient and serves our business objectives without any major issues.

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

They introduced Jira as the project management tool and most of the communication was done through Skype and Zoom sessions. We had a clear roadmap to track progress and provide feedback.

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

We were really impressed with their solution solving approach, flexibility, and quality work. They worked as part of our team and we never felt as if we are working with a service provider company.

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

Not as such. We are still working with them on several projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Technical lead of a leading gas manufacturer having over 4 factories across the nation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Origami Studios for creating a website based on Node.js. After consulting a few experts, we had figured Node.js will be an ideal framework for our requirements. Our main goal was to develop a dynamic website based on Node.js that’s both mobile-friendly and intuitive.

SOLUTION

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

We were in touch with a lot of development agencies. Among them, we found Origami’s team was sincere and dedicated. They were good at communication and worked in the same timezone as us. So after careful consideration, we hired Origami Studios.

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

They scoped out the requirements, mapped important features, designed concepts, and developed the website from scratch. As for the technology, Node.js was used for development. They handled every phase meticulously and ensured the project was heading in the right direction. Key project steps: - Discovery - Research - Design - Development - Testing - Deployment

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

A team of Node.js developers worked on our project. They were friendly, technically sound, and very supportive. We had a great time working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Generally speaking, the website they developed works like a charm. It’s responsive, fast, easy to use, and aesthetically pleasing. They also created a custom admin dashboard so we can make changes on the go without needing their help.

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

JIRA was used for tracking the project. The communication happened over emails and direct calls. Their team was proactive and always responded to our calls/emails. The deadlines were also respected.

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

Origami studios team is talented and agile. They delivered the MVP in less than a month. And the full-fledged website was developed in 60 days once the design was approved. They never failed to bring in amazing ideas to the table and guided us whenever needed.

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

Nothing that we can complain about. They have been very nice and helpful.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a business process outsourcing firm. We handle some of the most intricate processes of small to medium sized businesses and giant enterprises.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios?

We hired Origami Studios for redesigning our website. The old site was looking odd and wasn’t resonating with our identity. We needed a fresh look that was consistent with our values and mission.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I met the founder of Origami Studios at a tech conference. They presented themselves very well and we were impressed by their previous work. So now when we needed a web design agency, Origami Studios was our first and obvious choice.

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

They spent the first two weeks analyzing our audience, competitors and the industry. Once they had enough information to work with, they started working on the design. They created a few concepts and shared them with us. We selected one that was visually engaging and aligned with our values and mission.

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

A team of UI/UX designers was involved in the project. Along with them, we also had a project manager who took care of the communication and ensured the project was heading in the right direction.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The web design is unique and well above our expectations. They patiently implemented all our suggestions and delivered things on time. The communication was clear and prompt. They never missed any of our calls or emails. We are happy with our collaboration.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their team was accessible throughout the day and even on weekends. They kept us in loop and shared regular updates. Our communication happened over emails and calls for the most part. We also used google meets whenever needed.

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

They have been very supportive throughout the tenure. They came up with a lot of fresh ideas and designed a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing web design. They genuinely cared about the end-result and were less concerned with the money or hours they spent on the project.

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

There are always a few things that may have been handled differently - but that’s completely fine. As long as our experience goes with Origami Studios, we are satisfied with how it all turned out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Associate Founder of a non-profit organization. We help underprivileged kids and orphans by offering them food, clothes, shelter, and other basic necessities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios?

We needed a company for designing the UI/UX of our website. Our primary objective was to stand out from the crowd. We just didn’t want to be another NGO. We rather preferred a fresh and unique digital experience for our website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Our team searched globally for top UI/UX design firms and filtered out 3-5 agencies. We selected Origami Studios as they had hands-on experience and industry expertise. Their team had worked with a few NGOs and we liked their work.

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

After the initial discovery call, their team sketched out diagrams which were later converted into wireframes and mockups. We reviewed the designs and selected one that stood out. We made a few refinements to the design and it was good to go.

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

The Sr. UI Designer working with us was really skillful . Apart from him, we had a Project Manager to keep track of milestones and activities..

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They did an excellent job, and we were pleased with their work. The new design is yet to be implemented but we’re happy and satisfied with it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was handled very well. They sent regular emails sharing project updates. The changes were handled via Basecamp. Their approach was professional and they were very well organized.

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

Their willingness to embrace new challenges, and ability to think out of the box impressed us. They communicated well and handled the feedback patiently. Their distinct focus on quality and creativity made them a perfect design partner.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO of a digital agency offering end to end services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Origami Studios?

We needed a partner agency who can help us develop an arcade game for one of our clients. It was a multiplayer game and we required the following:

• Intuitive controls
• Short levels
• In-app purchases

SOLUTION

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

We received a (cold) email from them. Post that, we looked over their profile and found them relevant for our needs - so after a few short calls with their CEO, we started working together.

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

They carefully mapped out features of the game and then started working on the project. Their team developed the UI, gameplay, controls, integrated in-app purchases, etc. They took care of everything. As of now, the Android version is ready and thus they are working on iOS version of the same.

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

We worked with a tech lead, a team of game developers, and our project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The features they developed for our game are truly incredible. The gameplay is smooth, and it has easy controls. They turned around the entire project in a very short amount of time. We’re happy with the end-result.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We were constantly in touch with their team. We collaborated via Zoom, Slack, and emails. The timelines were followed for the most part. We also organized weekly meetings to check the progress and daily reports were also shared by their team.

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

They’re pretty organized. We’d continue to work with them for their professionalism, dedication, and supportive nature.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Host and marketing head of a popular self-help podcast with over 100,000 active subscribers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to develop an Android and iOS application for our show. The app should allow users to download our content and play offline whenever needed. It’s UI should be clean and minimal. The app would host a lot of content we had on different platforms.

SOLUTION

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

After a few calls and technical discussion, we selected Origami Studios as we were happy with their communication and approach towards development. One of the key deciding factors was their flexible pricing model — they agreed to our terms and were flexible enough to adapt.

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

The scope of work included developing mobile applications for Android and iOS. They also uploaded all our existing content to the apps and integrated several third-party services we were using.

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

We worked with a tech lead, and a team of app developers (iOS and Android).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got our app developed in less than 4 months. Although the final testing and deployment is pending, we’re happy with how it has turned out. The UI is simple and elegant, just as we wanted. The navigation is seamless, too. User’s can easily find the content they are looking for and can download it for later.

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

For the most part, we communicated through emails and calls. The tasks were managed through Zoho. Apart from this, they sent us reports on a daily basis.

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

They were quick at grasping our needs and they delivered what they promised. We are impressed with the designs and UI/UX of the app. Both the Android and iOS apps look consistent and perform well. All the functions are developed as desired.

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

They have been good so far.