QClay

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of (a/an) Information technology

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We make apps that connect people with the most meaningful people in their lives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire QClay to accomplish?

• UX design
• Landing page design
• Brand design

SOLUTION

How did you find QClay?

Online Search, Other

Why did you select QClay over others?

Other

What was the size of QClay’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Designed app interface, UX, landing page, and brand for our mobile app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Quality of design
• Speed of implementation

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

Incredible. Linur, who leads the team is an absolute please to work with. He is responsive within minutes, almost 24/7. Everything is delivered on or before time, and they are extremely collaborative and open to making adjustments based on feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with QClay?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

There is so much about QClay that is PHENOMENAL, but the standout characteristic has to be their actual UX design. It's better than anything else I have seen!

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

None

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of Hotline. We’re providing a new solution for creators by innovating token systems and ensuring that only the most dedicated followers have access to exclusive content and messaging.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with QClay?

We approached QClay to see if they could help us create a brand identity for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

QClay helped us develop the complete brand identity for our business from scratch — it was a big project. First, they asked us what was our idea and mood board, as well as for a couple of references from other brands that we liked. We have a lot of stakeholders, so QClay also interviewed them all throughout the process.

QClay also did their own research, gathered information, and began a brainstorming process, which took about a week. We explored different possibilities and variations for our brand identity because we had never gone through a similar process. After that, they created a mood board, and we provided them with our feedback.

Next, QClay started working on the conceptualization of the logo. This process took us a lot of time because every little detail was important. Their team also helped us define the color palette and design our merchandise and other brand identity collateral. The project went well, so we also asked QClay to create the UI/UX for our landing page. As for the technology stack, they used Figma for their designs.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two brand identity designers, a graphic designer, a project manager (with whom we were constantly communicating), a UI designer, a copywriter, and a research team. The research team analyzed a lot of information.

How did you come to work with QClay?

When we had the idea for the rebranding, we found QClay accidentally by looking at other agencies online. We saw that QClay was very good with brand identity and design, and they had a lot of work in their portfolio.

During our research process, we were a little hesitant while looking for service providers, but when we found QClay, we were sure that they would do a good job. We were amazed by the quality of their work. Many of their projects were animated and had 3D elements, but their branding portfolio was also superb.

Before finding them, we had considered three other agencies. However, during our initial meeting with QClay, we decided to go with them. They sent us a proposal to review with our whole team, and we signed a contract afterward. The process was very easy, and they were very friendly.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around $25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–October 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

QClay did a great job. Every single member of our team liked our new brand identity and the way it conveyed our company name. The branding is eye-catching, which is perfect. Unfortunately, the mood of the cryptocurrency market isn’t what it was a year ago, so we decided to freeze the project. Still, we’re now developing a mobile app, and we plan to launch everything in the spring of 2023.

How did QClay perform from a project management standpoint?

QClay’s project management was good. Their project manager was always available, and he was very responsive whenever I had questions. Additionally, QClay delivered everything on time, so it was a good collaboration. As for communication, we had Google Meet meetings and used email for formal correspondence. Using Figma was also very helpful because it allowed us to leave comments and keep track of the progress.

What did you find most impressive about them?

QClay responded quickly, worked fast, and knew their work. I was always very calm and confident that they would deliver the project on time and at the highest level. That was what distinguished QClay from other agencies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was nothing QClay could have improved; everything was good.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a clear idea and vision of what you want from QClay. We still had some challenging moments where we went back and forth, but the fact that we had a clear idea of what we wanted was helpful.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO at Brandsnft. We collaborate with brands and help them in the NFT market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with QClay?

We needed someone to create our website and branding.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

QClay designed and developed our website. They also worked on our branding; they did the logo and color palette. We initially provided them with some references and everything they needed. They used Figma for the design.

We needed the website to be easy to use and stylish in the design. We also wanted some animations and interactions so the website would be pleasant to use.

What is the team composition?

We interacted with their project manager.

How did you come to work with QClay?

We found them through an online search. We had meetings with five companies. Ultimately, we chose QClay because they came in with a bid that fit our price range and had some pretty good website examples.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September 2022–February 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched the website a week ago. We presented it to our team, and they were definitely impressed with the new look and feel. They loved the design and interactions; the site was smooth to look and use.

How did QClay perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was great. QClay was responsible and professional.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team was intelligent; they understood our project needs and knew what they were doing. We also liked that QClay pushed back if they felt something could improve the customer experience. They made suggestions, and we trusted them because they had great experience behind their back.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we were satisfied with the website design.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust them; they’re a pleasure to work with. QClay will lead you through the entire process.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at a marketing strategy company that provides a full marketing ecosystem for companies, freelancers, and startups.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with QClay?

We were looking for the best agency for our UI/UX design needs.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

QClay is designing our website’s UI/UX based on our brand guidelines, ideas, and requirements — we’ve mainly asked them for 3D animation. In terms of tools, they’re using Figma to create the designs.

What was the team composition? 

We’ve only been working with their director.

How did you come to work with QClay?

We found QClay via Dribbble, and we liked their concept and portfolio, so we decided to hire them.

How much have you invested in them?

So far, we’ve spent around $8,000 with them on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We like QClay's general design concept, and our team has given positive feedback on the site.

How did QClay perform from a project management standpoint?

QClay stays within budget, provides helpful design suggestions, is responsive to our inquiries and feedback, and keeps us updated on the project's progress. Regarding tools and communication, we use Google Meet, Telegram, and emails.

What did you find most impressive about them?

QClay’s team is fast and has fresh ideas, which is key in the design industry.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — everything’s going fine.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s important to have an idea of what you want, but QClay can also guide you in the right direction.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Clay to design our gaming platform. The goal was to design an app that followed modern UI/UX design principles and represented our brand and vision.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Qclay based on their past work, the cost quoted, the flexibility offered to us for iterating through designs and the speed at which they promised to deliver the project - which they did.

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

The scope of work entailed understanding our requirements, wire framing the features, high-fidelity designs, and prototyping of the app.

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

There were 2 people who worked with us. Project Manger and Senior Designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Qclay was an excellent partner to work with, delivered the project on time, went above and beyond to make sure the designs were world class.

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

The project management was good, all timelines were met. We wanted to keep the communications as async as possible and there was a good working relation all done via Slack and Figma

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

Quick iterations and speed of delivery.

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

They really met a lot of the expectations that we had.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive at a text messaging solutions company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with QClay?

We needed help designing the visual identity and brand image for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

QClay provides UI/UX design and branding for us. Initially, we had a couple of concepts and drafts in mind. After we selected QClay as a partner, we had a Zoom call and connected with their project manager and team using Slack and Figma, and after that, they started sending us updates every 2–3 days. 

The deliverables have included creating a new logo from scratch, content, a color palette, illustrations, and a brand book with merch and graphics. Moreover, they’ve provided the first draft of our website's UI/UX design, which is the next step of the process.

What was the team composition?

We’ve worked with two designers and a project manager, who was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with QClay?

We liked Qlay's portfolio, enthusiasm, design skills, and the cost estimate they provided.

How much have you invested in them?

So far, we’ve spent about $7,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in September 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Most of our investors and stakeholders are very happy and excited about our new branding, so the partnership has been a success. 

How did QClay perform from a project management standpoint?

They do a great job implementing our feedback and are able to complete every task on time and within budget. Moreover, their designers are proactive and do it quickly whenever we ask for any changes or updates. The overall process is smooth and communicative. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive thing about them is their portfolio; they have a wide range of projects, which was key when we chose to work with them. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on because they’re doing a great job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Share all the content and ideas you have in mind; they will do everything to meet your expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Co-Founder of Kwil, a decentralized SQL database solution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QClay Design, and what were your goals?

QClay was very helpful in designing our website and implementing professional branding elements.

SOLUTION

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

QClay was very responsive throughout the interview process. In addition to the design samples available online, their quick response times gave me the confidence to partner with them.

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

We had chats with regards to our vision for the website and a number of design calls where we would periodically review updates. The final deliverable was the website design which we then implemented.

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

Directly just one, but there was a whole team of designers working on the project. I'm not sure how many people worked on the project with regards to the design side.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It's hard to quantify, but our site objectively looks a lot more professional, which helps our brand.

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

We would communicate via Telegram.

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

They were very efficient and easy to work with. We gave them abstract directions and were able to build something really cool for us.