Praktika.Design

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm an owner of a company that has been developing engineering solutions for agricultural machinery since 2010.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

Our task was to develop a new corporate identity and a trademark that we can use presenting our products.

What were your goals for this project?

The trademark must be unique and reflect the nature of our company.

How did you select this vendor?

We selected Praktika.Design from several offers. We liked their approach to understanding the task. Our decision was also being influenced by the works they do.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Our task was to make our company recognizable by our prospective and existing customers. The guys classified our needs and formulated them.

With Praktika.Design, the process of developing a new style has become an exciting experience for all employees of our company. With every new stage of the project, our company began reaching a more recognizable face.

First, they developed several logo concepts for us, from which we chose the best. Then they took up the design of our marketing materials (document templates, presentations, outdoor advertising, workwear, cars, etc.). In the next three months, our products got a new look.

What was the team composition?

The principal contact persons were Roman (project manager) and Victor (art director). During the way of the project, other employees (designers, illustrators, photographers) were also included in our conversations as well.

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

Working with the Praktika.Design, I have been amazed by the transparent process that was abode by everyone from the designer's team. Throughout the timeline, we knew where we are and what's the current progress.

As a result, we've got more than we expected. After we have our brand updated, we began to receive positive feedback from our customers. It was pleasant and useful for us.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They heard each of our suggestions and always gave their professional advice and comments. It’s completely convenient to work with them.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The entire team's approach to the project was great. We were observing responsible and professional work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I wish them to maintain the level and principles by which they work. Everything is great and there's nothing to be improved, in my opinion.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of a clothing and sports label that is bridging the boundary of sport and nature.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

We hired them to provide high-quality design for a new company brochure.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to have a brochure with a modern and clean style but with a gritty edge. We also wanted it to convey information in strongly and clearly.

How did you select this vendor?

After carefully assessing multiple vendors, I chose Praktika.Design because of their professional approach, concept examples, and quality of communication.

Describe the project in detail.

They designed a 52-page brochure and created four different versions: mini catalog, print format, web format, and email-sized files.

What was the team composition?

I communicated directly with the design manager, who then relayed my vision to his team.

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

They were my number one choice, and the result justified my decision. The outcome was precise and required minimal changes.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was quite effective. The service and communication were outstanding.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The accuracy of time frames and adherence to them was unusually precise.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, nothing comes to mind. Their service is as good as it gets.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder at Topfranchise, a company that provides service within the B2B segment.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

We create a franchise package for companies. When preparing a presentation and landing pages for our clients, it is essential to consider their style and suggest our own vision of the design. Each project is being created individually for the client and is unique.

What were your goals for this project?

To provide exceptional design support for our ongoing projects.

How did you select this vendor?

We selected them based on their portfolio, aesthetic, and a good reputation with past clients.

Describe the project in detail.

We get 5-11 new projects in a month, and each one of them is seen within the status of work and gets intermediate options of design. Would like to separately underline the approach of Praktika.Design team in place of preparation of technical specification: designer gets to know companies' specification, looks how it is introduced on the internet, which materials are provided to work with (photo, samples of handouts).

Then the designer offers few refs (examples of design-projects) to specify the preferences of the client. In that way, slides are being quickly put into the layout and presentation is being created with minimum corrections.

What was the team composition?

Art-director - Roman Garp - always supports in place of communication in on-line chats and goes into some questions by the phone. We feel that work within our project is under control.

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

We work with big companies and entrepreneurs. It often happens when the client has nothing but photos. No logo, corporate font and colours. In such hard cases, we entirely rely on designers' experience in Praktika.Design.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It is great. Our back-and-forth interaction is quite easy.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Speed and quality - this is what we respect company Praktika.Design for.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don't think so.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run a one-man studio with some of the fastest-growing companies in my country. I mainly do design, branding, digital marketing, web- and app development. Both strategically and operative.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

My main business challenge has been to scale. I found myself involved in too many projects to produce great results. The solution was spelled Praktika Design. I decided to give it a try and was blown away with the outcome.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal was to spend less time designing. I can now focus on the important strategic decisions and trust Praktika Design to follow through. I can do something much greater now, for more companies.

How did you select this vendor?

An old business partner had been looking for years after the best design collaborator. After testing a dozen different agencies he finally settled for Praktika Design. One day he was talking about how much his business has changed since then. So I found Praktika Design on his recommendation.

Describe the project in detail.

This is an ongoing collaboration where I talk to my clients first, then outsource design job to Praktika Design when there is a need. I do all the talking with the client, interpret their needs. Sometimes I do a mockup, sometimes it's enough with a written specification. This is then sent over to Praktika Design who always gets back to me swiftly.

What was the team composition?

This is a design studio, I talk to the project manager and the designers get the job done. But I never know who or how many people are involved, neither do I need to know.

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

I've been able to reduce the time I spent on designing for my clients with 10-30% per week. This gives me more time to focus on things that drive results. I can satisfy more customers, with better results, much faster than before.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The level of communication is flawless, they are always super responsive and proactive. We mainly use Slack for communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I'm most impressed by their consistency in quality and level of communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I mainly work in Figma or Sketch myself, and I would like to see them use it as well. It would make it easier for me to make changes myself to the designs.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the content and community manager at UBI Global, an intelligence company and community of business incubators and accelerators, as well as universities, corporations, and startup companies globally.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

We needed help with our external communications.

What were your goals for this project?

To provide clear communication to our members and partners.

How did you select this vendor?

We held a bidding process.

Describe the project in detail.

They’re working on various projects, including our monthly communications like member newsletters. They’re also focused on enhancing our content and research through infographics, reports, white papers, and other design projects.

What was the team composition?

We have a main point of contact who is available to our team as well as other staff as necessary.

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

Their work is ongoing on numerous projects, all with successful outcomes so far.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow is easy thanks to the technology they employ and their willingness to work through each job to a satisfactory completion.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their attention to detail impresses me.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Insurance technology and specialty brokerage company in commercial autonomous technologies and robotics

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

We hired Praktika.Design to design and develop a brand new website for our company

What were your goals for this project?

1. Minimalistic, sleek web design reflecting our brand
2. interactive UI/UX
3. ability to add modules independently

How did you select Praktika.Design?

Went to a vendor aggregation website and reached out to Praktika based on their portfolio

Describe the project in detail.

Concepting, wireframing, page drafting, code, production. A lot of back-to-back with their team, which was a tremendous experience. Very attentive to client needs. Highly recommended

What was the team composition?

• 1 project manager
• 2 designers
• 1 engineer

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

1. Great quality of work, from concepting to final result
2. Outstanding customer service, were available 24/7, super responsive to the feedback
3. Design was top-notch

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their ability to come up with really cool design ideas and masterfully implement them

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were a bit behind the timeline but it was worth it

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of a fintech SaaS startup in Belgium. We provide cash flow forecasting as a service.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

We were releasing our MVP and we needed the interface to be designed.

What were your goals for this project?

Our MVP had to breathe customer experience and usability, right from the start.

How did you select Praktika.Design?

I started working with Roman when he was still working via Upwork. I noticed he was very well reasoned: he's a creative with an analytical mindset, which is unique.

Describe the project in detail.

As a product manager, I needed someone to translate the business needs into UX & UI design.

What was the team composition?

It was Roman and me on this side of the project.

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

The market for cash flow forecasting is getting popular. Our unique value proposition is to make it understandable for the entrepreneur, so user friendliness is a big matter. Everybody that sees a demo, or uses our product, is excited about the results.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very. Short communication lines. Clear deadlines, which were always respected.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a never-give-up mentality.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There always is!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an EdTech entrepreneur with huge background in Banking.

For what projects/services did your company hire Praktika.Design?

The goal was to express my professional background and to list services I provide to individuals and companies (mentoring and strategy support).

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted a simple, yet intellectually sophisticated solution featuring me as an expert.

How did you select this vendor?

My partners have done business with this firm, I have seen their works and enjoyed them a lot.

Describe the project in detail.

I have worked with the team which combined deep customer focus with profound technical expertise. At all stages of the project the team members shared with me various insights how to streamline the process and to make key messages of my site more compelling.

What was the team composition?

Project manager Victor and a web designer.

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

My clients have given very positive feedback, during the first two weeks I received a few requests for mentoring from individuals.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We used a messenger, and I received almost immediate feedback from the project manager.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They craft clear design and focus on the customer.

Are there any areas for improvement?

All areas of improvement are on my side - sometimes I was a bit slow with feedback.