PopArt Studio

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

• Build costume CRM system for internal use

SOLUTION

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the former co-owner and co-founder of International Online Lottery, an affiliate network in the gambling and lottery industry. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

In 2017, everyone used WordPress themes that were available to everybody else. We wanted to stand out and have a proper WordPress theme custom-made with React and JavaScript. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Back then, we were still young in the digital industry. We didn’t understand much, though we had some mock-ups and ideas. It was on PopArt Studio’s team to guide us through the process. They offered us different variations of the product. 

What is the team composition?

Our main point of contact was Dejan (Founder & CEO), but I also had contact with two other teammates. 

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

Everybody else that we contacted only provided us with stock themes that were not different from anything else on the market. That was the case until I met PopArt Studio through a recommendation. I then talked to their project manager and kicked off the project. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around €8,000–€10,000 (approximately $8,400–$10,500 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from July–October 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

PopArt Studio was proactive, so the product ended up way better than we imagined it would be. They had great suggestions on how to make it look nice and function properly. In the end, we got a lot of traffic and good comments on our website. Unfortunately, I didn’t keep it for too long. My business partner and I had full-time jobs, so we sold the website to another party. 

Nonetheless, it was still an extremely profitable endeavor for us. We made significant profits from the traffic and affiliate deals on the website. 

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered the project on time and on budget. It only took them three months to finish it, and the deliverable ended up being a space shuttle compared to the small airplane that we initially envisioned, so to speak. For context, we initially expected to do the project in six months, but they did it in three months. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Dejan truly made an impression on me that I still remember him six years later. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Talk to PopArt Studio, and your project is going to be sorted. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief of IT department of Serbian Chamber of Engineers

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Engineering Chamber of Serbia performs the tasks of organizing professional examinations, administrative and technical tasks for issuing licenses, maintains the Register of licensed engineers, architects and spatial planners, the Register of licensed contractors and the Register of foreign persons who perform professional tasks in the field of planning and construction, and constantly works on improvement and improvement. engineering profession.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire PopArt Studio to accomplish?

• To build new website according to provided design

SOLUTION

How did you find PopArt Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select PopArt Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from PopArt Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The goal of this project is the creation of a dynamic, responsive internet presentation including: Postgre SQL database, Laravel framework, UI/UX creation according to the existing design solution using "tailwind and alpine.js" technologies, dynamic menus and pages, Latin and Cyrillic alphabet with transliteration, implementation of complex search Registry, User Portal with content display depending on roles and permissions, as well as site search and online chat support

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Pop Art fully responded to all the requirements of the project and created a site that was not only made using the most modern technologies, but also raised the user experience to a completely new level, so that a large amount of information will be incomparably more accessible to all users from now on.

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

The project management was flawless.

What was your primary form of communication with PopArt Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to understand and deliver more than we ask for by offering ideas and implementations that brings our wishes to new level.

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

none

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of risk management for an alternative investment fund management company. I’m also part of the company’s board of directors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We needed help to design and implement our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

PopArt Studio has built our WordPress website from scratch. We initially provided them with qualitative information about our company and values so they could understand what we wanted. We already had the website design in mind, so we provided PopArt Studio with our guidelines, logo, and the main features we expected to have.

We’ve had workshops back and forth to make the details precise. We’ve given PopArt Studio our ideas, and they’ve made proposals. The website’s main purpose is to disclose our services, values, and teams. PopArt Studio has put a questionnaire in place so people can contact us directly. They’ve also added animations so the site isn’t static information and links to Google Maps and our LinkedIn page.

What is the team composition?

We know a developer is in charge, but we’ve only had one key point of contact.

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

We found them online. We’d never worked with a company like this before, so we searched the Internet to find a European company we could use. PopArt Studio had good exposure on Google and many project examples on their website, so we were able to see they could design a website according to our expectations.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around €15,000 (approximately $16,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in June 2022, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The main element is the website. Although it isn’t currently online, PopArt Studio has delivered a product that clearly aligns with our expectations. We’ve presented the beta version to our board members and internal team, and everybody has been happy with the results. The site has a clear message to the market and is professional and tech-oriented.

We changed our minds during the development, but PopArt Studio adjusted accordingly. Overall, we’re very satisfied with the outcome.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They haven’t made additional changes regarding the budget; they’re very professional. We’ve had other emergencies during the engagement, so we haven’t allocated much time to this project. However, PopArt Studio has been pragmatic and willing to adapt accordingly.

Moreover, there haven’t been delays, and we have excellent communication. The project manager in charge is very responsive. We use emails to summarize our discussions and send different website versions. We also have many Microsoft Teams meetings to discuss what we must address.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their responsiveness is outstanding. They’re always available, and the team adapts perfectly when we call them to specify something extra. Also, their pricing and quality ratio are great compared to their European competitors.

Are there any areas they could improve?

When we ask them to provide us with some ideas, PopArt Studio isn’t very original. On the other hand, when we ask for something specific, they do it very well. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I suggest having a good idea of what you want regarding functionality and design. If you’re looking for a creative team, PopArt Studio might be an issue; they’re more of a development company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

The main activities of NIS are exploration, production and refining of oil and natural gas, sales and distribution of a broad range of petroleum and gas products, as well as the implementation of energy and petrochemistry projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio, and what were your goals?

NIS a.d. has, for a very long time, an internal web portal. The portal is our main internal communication channel, which, year after year, is chosen by over 98% of employees. It is no wonder then that we invest a lot of our resources in the development of the Portal and are constantly looking for something new and innovative. It is our practice to do a complete redesign every couple of years. Redesign refers to everything: visual appearance, information architecture, processes...

SOLUTION

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

We were not completely satisfied with the cooperation with the previous agency and that is why we decided to carefully choose a new collaborator in the development of the NIS Portal. We followed the work of many Serbian agencies for a long period of time and sent an invitation to bid to the addresses of a dozen of them.

PopArt had by far the best, professionally prepared offer. Their portfolio was particularly impressive, as were the references of the members of the proposed team. Practically, we had no dilemma at all as to which of the invited agencies was the best and most professional.

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

The project involves the maintenance and development of the NIS Portal. Maintenance includes: synchronization with many company resources, integration with other web and software applications used in the company, updating all software, maintaining server and application software, fixing bugs and more. The development includes new functionalities, new ways of connecting with existing resources, especially with the dedicated mobile application mPortal, development of the back office so that the editor's work is reduced to a minimum, design of new templates, automation, personalization of content, etc. Standard web technologies were used.

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

The project manager is our main contact with the agency and most of the communication is completed through her. In addition, one frontend developer and one backoffice developer each work on the NIS Portal. Occasionally, when the need arises, we also hire UX designers and an art director.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

NIS Portal is by far the most popular and important internal communication channel in our company. The results of the regular annual survey show that over 95% of our employees are satisfied with the appearance, content and functionality of the NIS Portal.

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

We try to make most of the communication happen through the collaboration platform, in our case Infinity. When something is urgent, communication goes directly: SMS, email, IM or phone call. Often, communication is transferred directly to developers or designers if it can speed up the process and reduce miscommunication. From the very beginning, we have been extremely satisfied with the communication with all members of the PopArt team, especially with the project manager. There is a good atmosphere in the agency itself, which significantly affects successful communication.

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

What set PopArt apart from most similar agencies was their willingness to accept difficult challenges and especially, the willingness to defend their professional opinion when the client is wrong )

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

Improvements are always possible but, in the case of PopArt, it is much more important that they are always ready to do something in a different and better way. Even without pressure from the client, they are in a constant process of improvement and progress.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of brand x, a branding agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We were looking for a web development partner for a few different projects.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

So far, PopArt Studio has helped us with two web development projects. We’ve been in charge of the creative frontend work, and they’ve developed both sites on WordPress. Their work has also included adding some animations.

What is the team composition?

We’ve interacted with three people from PopArt Studio, including an account manager, a project manager, and a developer.

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

I found PopArt Studio on Clutch, and they had great ratings.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2022, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far, the feedback from our customers has been fantastic.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

PopArt Studio’s project management is excellent. They always go above and beyond to ensure that the work is done — they over-deliver. We communicate via email and Zoom calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

PopArt Studio has excellent developers who have taken our designs to the next level. They’re pixel-perfect, and they really understand designers. A common pain point among designers is getting the developers to make their designs look good on all platforms and browsers. However, PopArt Studio easily does that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there is something that PopArt Studio could improve on; we’re very happy with them as is.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Open a direct line of communication with them and communicate as much as possible throughout the project. With the right communication in place, PopArt Studio will deliver.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a director of Armitage Advisors, a Chicago-based healthcare consulting company that works with healthcare companies, insurance providers, and specialty health investors to improve healthcare work. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We needed to evolve and refresh our brand — our original brand and website had been created by our founder. To achieve that goal, we needed a website development partner. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

PopArt Studio designed and developed our website in WordPress; the site is hosted through GoDaddy. We’d partnered with another vendor to create our new brand identity and guidelines, which PopArt Studio utilized in their website design. PopArt Studio’s team developed mockups of the new site, and we went back and forth several times until we approved the design. From there, PopArt Studio developed the site. 

PopArt Studio’s team offered SEO services as part of the website development package. We provided their team with the site content our independent content writer created, and PopArt Studio identified several themes to leverage. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with four teammates from PopArt Studio, including a sales director, a project manager, a developer, and a web designer. 

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

We found PopArt Studio through a Google search. We were looking for companies that did web design and development in Chicago — their name popped up in several searches. We interviewed PopArt Studio and discovered they were a good partner and were reasonably priced.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested $5,000–$10,000 in this project with PopArt Studio. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with PopArt Studio was from December 2021–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our new website went live in March 2022. We’ve received a ton of positive feedback — the website brings our reimagined brand to life. PopArt Studio was a fantastic partner and helped us throughout the process — they helped us think through the site’s aesthetics. 

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

PopArt Studio was very organized. We had a set of design, development, testing, and launch milestones that we worked towards. The differing time zones worked well in terms of feedback implementation — when we provided feedback in the evening, it was implemented by the next morning.

The project manager from PopArt Studio was very truthful about deadlines and did their best to ensure we never missed one. We met with PopArt Studio’s project manager weekly to discuss the website status and review feedback. Typically, we communicated with PopArt Studio’s team through video conferences and emails.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve never worked with a website developer before, so I can’t compare PopArt Studio’s services to the industry standard. However, PopArt Studio had a well-thought-out approach and a lot of experience with US and international clients. I appreciated that they brought a designer into the process — their designer worked with our in-house designer to iron out the site design. 

Also, PopArt Studio was receptive to our feedback but pushed back when appropriate. We were designing our brand while their team was designing our website, so we went through many design iterations before we approved one. However, PopArt Studio was very patient with us throughout the process. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing specific for PopArt Studio to improve. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d advise customers to bring their branding guidelines, content expectations, and site maps into a partnership with PopArt Studio. Customers will get the most value out of a partnership with PopArt Studio if they go into fully prepared. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

For more than 20 years, NETCONOMY has been helping companies grow by creating digital platforms that enable seamless customer experience. I am a part of NETCONOMY's marketing team, mainly responsible for strategic marketing direction and marketing initiatives that drive sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio, and what were your goals?

We decided to design and build a new company website from a scratch. The goal was to have a website that can help us both increase awareness and generate leads, as well as attract talent. Further on, since our portfolio has expanded during the last couple of years, it was very important for us to have a website that can reflect that.

SOLUTION

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

We came across PopArt's website during our research. We liked their own positioning as well as their references. Requests were sent to several vendors from our end and PopArt quickly responded with a very detailed and clear offer. We liked their approach and had the feeling they understand our needs and that we will make a good team together.

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

We prepared a briefing with details on what kind of websites do we like, what would be the structure and what integrations do we need. We chose WordPress and a custom theme, and we needed to include HubSpot features. PopArt worked on the first design direction - homepage design, which then served as the basis for other pages. We were very happy with the first version and decided to proceed, with only minor changes.

Our website has around 40 pages, so we continued submitting the structure one by one, based on which PopArt provided designs. When designs were approved, they moved to the development phase. In the end, we were working on some adjustments based on the content added, and we also worked with the SEO team more closely before the actual launch.

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

We worked with a project manager, designer, developer and SEO specialist. At the beginning, we were also in touch with the sales representative.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received very positive feedback from our colleagues and partners. We also noticed a meaningful increase in the number of impressions on Google.

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

Communication with PopArt was always quick and easy. We used email, chat and video calls, depending on the issues we need to discuss. The project was complex so we all had to keep up with many details and I was happy to see both sides (our team and PopArt) were ready to shift to more effective ways of tracking progress and communicating as go-live was getting closer.

Moreover, we really liked a very straightforward way of communicating deadlines, progress, and what potential changes may cause. It always felt like we are one team working towards a common goal.

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

PopArt always went an extra mile for our project and we are very thankful for that approach. They were always open for feedback and ideas for improvement, as well as proactively suggested ideas on their own. We really appreciate their attention to detail and true willingness to make the best out of everything. Throughout the whole project, we really felt like they listen and fully understand what we need.

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

Nothing comes to my mind - we were very satisfied with the collaboration.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder of auxio.ch, With a new concept of online auctions in Switzerland, Auxio is the first platform to offer a simple solution, allowing you to sell at no cost and buy at the right price. No more driving across Switzerland to see a vehicle that doesn't meet your expectations.

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you control the whole process, while staying at home. We break the rules and use new technologies to offer you the most innovative and disruptive solution available today.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio, and what were your goals?

We needed a complete website from scratch, with an optimal auction system, secure payment, all of that in an easy to use and great looking design.

SOLUTION

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

We look online, and talk with Popart team about our project and goals, they understood us at the first meeting, they were really into it and we were really pleased with the offer they made us compared to other agencies

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

Over the months of the project, starting with explaining the concept of the site, trying to show them drawings and our ideas, giving them the freedom to propose their ideas, we had an idea in mind and they knew how to make this idea even better in real life.

We were really happy when we saw the first mock-ups and the logo they designed with our ideas and sketches!

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

We were a great team on skype, including Zorana, the project coordinator, and 5 other team member who followed us throughout the project. Thank you to the whole team who were always very responsive, in a good mood and with good ideas!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have had a lot of positive feedback about the beauty of the site, people think it is beautiful and we look forward to seeing how it evolves over time.

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

Our day-to-day work consisted of providing Popart with the necessary information, content and images so that they could implement them on the site. We often received updates on the different pages where we could give our opinion and make the necessary changes if necessary. Page by page.

All the way to the end! The best moment was the day we could see the test version of the site. From a mock-up to a working site, we had a lot of fun that day!

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

We appreciated that the team really took the time to understand our project, despite the language barrier, we were always able to make ourselves understood and it was always a pleasure to speak with them, we feel that the team is very well organized.

When we had bugs or something that didn't work, they were very quick to find the fault and correct it!

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

We sometimes had to change our mind or add an option on a page that was not planned after thinking about it and they were sometimes very rigorous when something was not in the contract or offer. (for the team: that was not in the offer !

I know you used that sentence quite a bit ! I am joking of course). But that's normal from them, we understand. It's not a point to improve in our opinion. We have nothing to reproach them for, they were great with us.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager at  Rastoder, a construction company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We needed a branding and development partner for a housing project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We created a roadmap of our design preferences and presented that to PopArt Studio. Their team created our client’s brand guidelines, company logo, and business cards based on that document. Upon completing their branding and graphic design deliverables, PopArt Studio developed our client’s webpage via WordPress.

What is the team composition?

We worked with four resources from PopArt Studio, including their developer, designer, and account manager, who was my main point of contact.

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

I searched for Serbia-based companies and found PopArt Studio. I liked what I read about their previous work and expertise, so I onboarded them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €5,000 (approximately $5,600 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

The project ran from January 2019–January 2022. Their deliverables were done in intervals, which explained the two-year engagement period.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

PopArt Studio was keen on presenting design options for us to choose from, which enabled us to come up with satisfactory solutions that leveraged our client project and attracted a good number of buyers. Their team created an informative and user-friendly webpage that strongly contributed to our success. Overall, we were satisfied with their commitment to meet our design and functionality standards.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicated via Skype and Google Meet. PopArt Studio had dependable project management skills that pivoted our progress. Additionally, they remained adaptable and feedback-oriented throughout the engagement.

What did you find most impressive about them?

PopArt Studio got the job done at a very reasonable price — that truly set them apart from their competitors in the high-demand industry.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We dealt with minor staffing issues, but that was partly because of our extensive timelines.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Define your goals firmly and invest both time and effort to ensure that they’re working towards your goals.