Orizon Design

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the lead in smart spaces and property tech at a telecommunications provider. We also have seven million square feet of real estate and I optimize the utilization of all of our spaces across Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Orizon Design?

We needed to optimize space utilization for ourselves. We have significant experience in mobile work and wanted to build a suite of hardware and software to accommodate different work styles.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Orizon Design is helping us build an application that works with a lot of complex data sets. They thought through the problem space with us and came up with different interface approaches. We talked through the problem and the opportunity. From there, we worked on the UX/UI. We’re still in the testing phases, currently.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 3–4 designers.

How did you come to work with Orizon Design?

I’ve owned several startup software companies and Orizon Design had some work with me at my last company. They did an excellent job.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $500,000–$1 million so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2019, and our work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Orizon Design has done some beautiful work. They simplify really complex concepts and boil them down to a beautiful user experience. We haven’t launched yet, but management and the team that’s involved are all very excited.  We’ve had such positive feedback from our testers, too; they’ve all said the app just has a “wow” factor.

How did Orizon Design perform from a project management standpoint?

Our weekly kickoff meetings start with a clear roadmap of where we are, what we’re working on, and what they’d like our feedback on. They map out phases, structure feedback, and document them. The team also gives us clickable interfaces to provide different feedback directly.

Orizon Design does an excellent job of creating clarity to keep everyone on track. We have an internal project manager that coordinates with Orizon. We communicate via dedicated Slack channels on a daily basis.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their creative insight to convert from spoken requirements to visual interactions and designs is impressive. The team is able to read between the lines and come back with designs that are simple and useful. They’re really exceptional in motion graphics, too.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, our entire team has been impressed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be willing to overshare. Give them creative freedom and space; they’ll come back with great ideas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing of Starbridge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Starbridge makes it easier to win public sector contracts

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Launch a new website

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Referral

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Complete revamp of our website, including web design + web development. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've 2x'ed inbound pipeline since our new website launched

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

Very responsive - They went out of their way to meet expectations. 

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their ability to both move fast + understand the changing needs of an early stage startup while maintaining high work quality.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of Pima

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

All-in-one retail operations platform for apparel, fashion and accessories space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Redesign of core system pages

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Referral

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Redesigning core pages of the system - overall architecture, layout, nesting, UI strategy

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Redesigned pages in Figma

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

Delivered on time - very responsive - had weekly check in meetings

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

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

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

Their collaboration and professionalism impressed us.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Callio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI-driven marketing automation tool. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Core interface design
• Landing page design
• Overall branding

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Referral

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

• Great culture fit
• collaborated previously

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Orizon designed our core interface and primary company landing page. They developed our brand colors, fonts, logo, and other key branding elements. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our product and interface went from idea to reality! 

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

Orizon is exceptionally organized. Everything was delivered on time and as expected. 

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

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

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

I was impressed by the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of their process. 

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Director of Mythical Games

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Blockchain Gaming and Technology 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Design a UI/UX system for the front end of an unannounced project

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Referral

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Orizon was hired to design the front end UI and UX for an unnanounced mobile product, which includes a large variety of features that requires careful integration and thoughtful approach to usability and ease-of-use. Our experience was very positive and we also expanded the partnership to include product branding. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

UI/UX screens that reflect the suite of features and functionality requested 

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

Orizon always delivered on time, requested feedback/collaboration, and ensured all project needs were met along the way. 

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Orizon Design's open communication, speed of work, and collaborative spirit are impressive.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of OttoLeads

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SaaS company offering AI-powered lead generation, property data, and skip-tracing for real estate investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Design a home page for our website

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Dribble

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Excellent First-Impression

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Designed a branded home page that describes and demos our SaaS company and product. Final deliverable was a branding kit and Figma files.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Orizon did a great job of listening to our feedback and making a final design greater than anything we could have imagined. The time frame was tight and the team stepped up. They also went above and beyond and spent time refining well beyond the scope of our engagement.

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

Weekly meetings were great. The shared Slack channel was AWESOME! Delivery times were tight on our project and we recognized that going in. Orizon accepted feedback and revision requests multiple times from our team and delivered exceptional results.

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The personalization of the entire engagement really made Orizon stand out. We had an initial meeting which they followed up with a custom quote in the form of a personalized video. The team was extremely positive in our interactions. 

Not often in this world can you really look forward to meetings and these were always the highlights of our weeks. The team came in with positive vibes each time and they truly listened to our feedback. The engagement and truly customized experience set Orizon Design above the rest.

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

No notes. Seriously 10/10

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Pear

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Healthcare tech

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Design

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

• Clutch Site
• Dribbble

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Web app design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great reviews about design

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

Yes all on time. Fast communication. Everything delivered and answered

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their work quality and team members were impressive.

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

Price is high but not too bad

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of a tech-enabled real estate company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Tech enabled real estate brokerage

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• UX design for a real estate search website

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Orizon design to redesign our real estate web search website. The Orizon team was responsible for creating and executing the branding and message on the website. We had (5-10) pages designed by the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Each page required a new design and if required rethinking the workflow.

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

Fantastic project management from the Orizon team. Great lines of communication with quick responses and structured updates.

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The Orizon team does a great job of thinking outside the box. They take the time to understand your business and create a beautiful product. They also give quick results without giving a rushed product.

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a Recruitment Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Recruiting services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Web and mobile app design

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Online Search

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Orizon Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Complete graphics and UI/UX design for our application launch

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The completed designs were professional, high quality, and accurate.

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

Items were delivered at a suitable cadence for our project

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The UI/UX was top-notch and well thought-out. We appreciated the innovation and insight provided.

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

No. All was excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Marketing of National Christian Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help people give wisely to their favorite Christian causes and charities

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Orizon Design to accomplish?

• Design an all-new donor portal with a fresh new app-like design, UX, and UI

SOLUTION

How did you find Orizon Design?

Other

Why did you select Orizon Design over others?

• High ratings
• Other

What was the size of Orizon Design’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed an all-new donor portal layout and design to give a fresh new look and feel, plus much better usability. We wanted mobile and tablet app designs, plus a traditional desktop.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Competitive analysis, user stories, process flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs

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

Orizon Design was very professional and well-organized with their project management, including fast and strong communications via Slack, email, zoom, and more.

What was your primary form of communication with Orizon Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

Orizon's agile process and project management was very impressive and helpful for a successful project.

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

No, the Orizon team did an excellent job on the project.