Qubstudio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CMO of Newoldstamp. We offer a SaaS platform that generates email signatures for companies and personal use. This helps users stay true to their brand, run banner campaigns, and add a personal touch to their emails.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

We brought them on to create a UX/UI design for our SaaS platform from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

I was looking for a vendor to assist with product design and implement my ideas. The solution needed to be simple so users could easily create email signatures.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I’d heard about QubStudio and the quality they provide several times. Therefore, my team and I decided to meet them and discuss a possible cooperation.

Describe the project in detail.

QubStudio started by conducting workshops and investigating our market, competitors, and user personas. They insisted on this work as it helped them identify the best way to implement our product. After proposing several design concepts, they created wireframes and delivered a final design.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a UX lead, a business analyst, a project manager, and an interaction designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Rather than offering a standard approach with generic images, QubStudio delivered a design tailored to our needs.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Thanks to clear communication, my team was involved in the entire process. QubStudio provided reports detailing what they accomplished and what they planned to tackle next.  

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their balance of creativity and well-structured design processes helped us trust them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don’t have anything to say. We received exactly what we wanted.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

scoutbee GmbH is an AI-backed, data-driven B2B platform for procurement processes. We have developed a global sourcing platform to help purchasers find the right suppliers. I am the leading project manager and product owner for this project, working closely with the designers and UX experts at QubStudio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

QubStudio was in charge of UI/UX design for the entire scoutbee platform, including a marketplace and several tools for supplier scouting and procurement processes.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a product that increases cost effectiveness and time efficiency in the supplier scouting process for big corporations.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found QubStudio through their Dribbble profile and visited their office for a workshop. Their in-depth discovery session of our project impressed us, especially for its insights and productivity. We’ve continued to collaborate because of their passion and drive.

Describe the project in detail.

They split the interface into roles and defined user flows for each role, creating wireframes and UI. Our team then collected user feedback, which QubStudio analyzed before making changes. They suggested a design system that scales easily, and we are now constantly optimizing our product.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, head of UX, office interaction designer, and illustrator.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As a new product on the market, our tool gathered a lot of user feedback. Users have told us that scoutbee is much better than anything they've used before in terms of usability and visual appearance. The effectiveness of the design was already apparent in the development phase.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their approach completely caters to our needs. During the project, we have gapless communication, both in calls and in-person meetings.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

QubStudio dedicated their professionalism and efforts to our project such that working together feels like being a single team.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The team is constantly improving their working process in order to find the most efficient way to cooperate with us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-owner and CMO of Go To-U, LLC. We strive to promote electric vehicles (EV) and develop a seamless infrastructure of EV charging stations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

We engaged QubStudio for our startup project, a mobile app for EV drivers that identifies charging station locations. 

What were your goals for this project?

Mobile apps of this type are typically quite boring and technical. Because we are creating a system of EV privileges, we wanted to create a high quality, visually appealing, and user-friendly app with robust functionality that would make EV drivers as comfortable as possible. We also wanted it to draw new partners to our platform and bonus program. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After a few weeks intensive searching, we were faced with four final vendors. One offered an unjustifiably high price and two others did not seem to fully grasp our project needs. QubStudio had it all: a stringent approach, an emphasis on quality results, and a reasonable price.  

Describe the project in detail.

App To-U is the face of our platform, so the project consisted primarily of its UI/UX. The app is EV driver-oriented, providing a range of functions from navigation to charging stations. It is also the only app in our market to introduce unique booking features; drivers can easily find and book charging stations based on their schedule and activities. 

What was the team composition?

QubStudio provided two designers, a product manager, and a quality control supervisor.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our mobile app surpassed all expectations. QubStudio’s stylish and practical design has garnered positive user feedback with downloads increasing every day.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication with QubStudio was an absolute pleasure. The project manager welcomed our ideas, tasks, and deadlines, and all questions received an immediate response. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

With their professional level of design talent and client-oriented business approach, nothing is impossible for this team. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing is ever instantly perfect, especially with a complex, brand-new product. But, despite some partially self-inflicted timeline delays, the end product was well worth waiting for. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and the CEO of Workbooking.net, a startup with the idea of connecting employers with employees who are searching for part-time jobs. The platform allows users to manage their schedule and find candidates in different fields.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

We needed a vendor to help us with product ideation, branding, UI/UX design, and landing page creation.

What were your goals for this project?

I mainly wanted a team that could turn my ideas into reality.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I reached out to several Ukrainian companies due to the high quality of service in this area. Qubstudio was the only one that understood my problems and suggested a plan for an MVP.

Describe the project in detail.

We began with a discovery phase, in which their team investigated our target audience, did a competitor analysis, and created user personas and user flows. As a result, QubStudio formed a unique value proposition of my product along with a product vision.

They worked simultaneously on branding and wireframing. On the UI stage, they proposed several design concepts to choose from.

What was the team composition?

They assigned an art director, who created the logo and branding and proposed the direction of our marketing campaigns. Their head of UX handled business analysis, and their project manager was responsible for communication. QubStudio also managed the development team in charge of building my project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was impressed with QubStudio’s work during the discovery phase. They not only focused on producing attractive and high-quality designs but also dived deeply into my project’s goals and business strategy, and conducted the process for the product’s vision from beginning to end.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had efficient communication throughout the engagement. Their team was involved early on and their project manager sent me consistent reports with detailed descriptions of what they had done.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their team is very creative and flexible, and are open to new ideas and challenges. I'm impressed by the high standards of the delivered designs and their work in general!

Are there any areas for improvement?

QubStudio should grow their team in the future. However, we did a great project together and I’m completely satisfied with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Pragma-IT. We’re a software company that offers products for the home healthcare industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

We needed to design the UI and UX of a mobile app that will replace our current, flagship app.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a cutting-edge app with an improved UX across all platforms. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us, and we liked their portfolio. 

Describe the project in detail.

Our team presented the app’s existing capabilities and explained our business context and vision. QubStudio's designers quickly digested our product’s niche’s nuances and complexities. We then developed a roadmap that detailed what components needed to be designed. Since then, they’ve been executing the roadmap and presenting their work to us every few days to obtain and incorporate feedback. 

What was the team composition?

We work with a project manager and two designers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve designed over 100 screens so far, and the roadmap is all but complete. The user interactions these designs represent are quite complex, but QubStudio has executed them beautifully. We’re completely satisfied.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our cooperation with QubStudio has been smooth and productive from the beginning. Their team is proactive and responsive and stays on top of everything. We got the effort rolling within the first two weeks and haven’t hit a snag yet. Our regular phone conferences have certainly contributed to this.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a talented design team that’s highly competent and professional.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Our experience with QubStudio has been 100% successful. There isn’t a single aspect we wish would work better. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a startup located in Kuwait. We offer a mobile app to buy and sell pre-owned and new products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

Since we’re a startup, we don’t have in-house designers or engineers to handle the UI/UX or branding, so we needed to hire someone.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a unique, user-friendly, and artistic design for our mobile app. We deeply care about good design and ease of use. That way, users can easily accept a new app that they’d likely use every day.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

My team searched online for UI/UX designers and compiled a list of 10 companies, narrowing it down based on few criteria. We contacted them, got quotations, and discussed pricing details and how they would approach our project. We selected QubStudio based on the quality of their work, good communication, and other customer reviews.

Describe the project in detail.

We went through several discovery meetings, which was impressive and showed how professional they are. They provided a few designs for the logo and branding, and based on that, they designed the UI/UX. Whenever I refused a design, they’d get my feedback to come up with a new design idea, which was very helpful.

What was the team composition?

Initially, the team consisted of a project manager, a designer for the branding work, and a few designers behind the scenes. After completing the branding, UI/UX designers joined the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t completed development yet, but we have uploaded the design online. It has received a lot of good feedback.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was good between our team and theirs. We usually had a weekly meeting with them.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re professionals with ample experience in design and UI/UX. I’m also impressed by their willingness to provide new design ideas at my request.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think their prices are slightly high, but their work was perfect. We ended up with a piece of art for a mobile app.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the product manager of Klip, a mobile dating app that utilizes video profiles. The app launched in Finland in 2016 and will go live in Turkey this summer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire QubStudio?

We hired them to redesign our mobile app’s UX/UI with our target audience in mind.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a more colorful design that would draw focus to the video feed.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had heard positive feedback about QubStudio and decided to meet them. Since our development team was also in Ukraine, engaging a Ukrainian design firm made sense.

Describe the project in detail.

We met the team and planned next steps, focusing on the logistics of international communication. We then agreed on the project schedule.

What was the team composition?

They assigned a project manager and a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve received positive feedback for the app’s new design, which made swiping and navigation more fun.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflows were effective. QubStudio took time to communicate with our mobile developers to ensure appropriate redesigns. We communicated via Slack and weekly calls. The team always answered our questions quickly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

QubStudio's precise work and communication skills distinguished them. While focusing on the big picture, the team was both detail-oriented and motivated.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the marketing and communications director of the Ukrainian Catholic University. We are based in Lviv in the western part of Ukraine. We provide higher education and offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Qubstudio?

Our website was designed and developed in 2007, so we wanted to recreate the site to make it more attractive to current and potential students. We looked for a studio that would respect the mission, ideas, and philosophy of the university.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We split the project into two parts: design and programming work. We have a brand book displaying required colors and themes. We asked them to use WordPress as a platform so that many people could work on it. The design was a bigger project than we anticipated because many of the university ‘s offices and structures required a page within the site. All of these pages had to be integrated and the site map needed to be designed and approved. Once we started to plan out the build and put in the text, both sides understood the enormity of the project. There was about a two-month delay. Qubstudio built the whole website from the design implementation to the coding. The Ukrainian version is complete, and the English version is almost complete.

How did you come to work with Qubstudio?

I had been in the industry for a while and heard about Qubstudio. I reached out for recommendations for an agency that could complete this project for us with emphasis on quality and deadlines. We wanted to have the new website ready for a new recruitment campaign for new students. We wanted the best talent possible, and it was important for us to be able to meet with our designers and developers on occasion. Qubstudio was the best; they were available to begin working on the project, and they are also located within proximity to us at the university.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Qubstudio in October 2016, and the project is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have heard positive feedback about the site. Together, we developed a couple of great services that are new to the site, and people love them. I have already received two letters from other organizations asking who created our site. We feel the site reflects our philosophy, the way we think, and they way we are at the university. It is simplistic, yet there is a lot of depth.

How did Qubstudio perform from a project management standpoint?

Qubstudio was great, and the project manager was great as well. The director was very involved throughout the whole process, and we are in touch with him regularly. Overall, the team responds very quickly and we can chat with them via Skype every day. They are able to fix any urgent issues or problems that may arise.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The designers have great taste, and they fulfill the customer’s needs. Their other strength is that they are very quick in responding, and communication has been great. They are very professional in their systematic approach to running the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There are always areas to improve for anyone. There is a demand in the market here in Ukraine for high-quality designers, and they should hire more designers and continue to grow their company.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Alfa Jazz Fest is an annual festival held in Lviv, Ukraine in June. The company has 3 employees. I am a PR specialist for the organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

They were involved in the complete process of our website development. The rebranding had been planned for several months. We had renamed our festival and announced new dates, but we needed to update the website itself. The previous page was not very convenient for users in terms of navigation, and we needed a more modern design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We met their team and informed QubStudio about our vision and expectations. They provided ideas on how the website could look, and we chose the design which suited us the best. Following this, they completely developed our website and created all the functionalities currently on it, including designs, banners, surveys, and polls.

We worked with 1 manager who was responsible for the overall project, and who we contacted around any technical questions or issues. The overall team included up to 10 people, but we didn’t interact with them personally.

QubStudio also developed an Android and iOS mobile application for the festival, using our old app as a basis but completely changing the design.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

We created a tender and invited all providers who wished to take part in it. QubStudio’s proposal was the most suitable for us, not only in terms of their vision and previous work, but also financially.

How much have you invested with QubStudio?

The cost of the mobile app development was $5,000, while the website cost $16,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with QubStudio in December 2016. The website and app took 1-2 months to complete. It launched a couple of weeks ago. All the changes have been implemented at this point, but we maintain a collaboration with QubStudio for updates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

The main indicator of an improvement for our company is that we’ve received positive feedback from the festival guests. It ended several weeks ago, and we’ve seen much higher website traffic and app downloads, up to 3 times those of the previous year.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

We had regular active communication for both the development and the content updates. We’ve been generally satisfied with the collaboration. QubStudio was able to complete all the tasks we assigned them.

What did you find most impressive about QubStudio?

They stood out in terms of punctuality. QubStudio managed to meet all tasks and deadlines on time.

Are there any areas QubStudio could improve?

It’s difficult to say, since nothing is ideal. The project could have been done better in some ways, but it’s difficult to say how.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a Ukrainian outsourcing software development company focused on Java. We create bespoke applications for clients in industries like healthcare, fintech, and new media. I am an engagement manager for the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

We provide software development for clients, however, we lack expertise like user interface [UI] or user experience [UX] design. This was our main challenge, and it’s why we started looking for a supplier of such services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

QubStudio has provided their services on a couple of projects, the biggest one being an HR platform. They designed the user interface screens for both the web and mobile versions, and also provided UX design, specifically information architecture, user workflow journeys, wireframes, and mockups.

They have also helped us at the early stages with client communication and requirements solicitation, acting as a consultant for UI/UX.

We have worked with 3 members from QubStudio’s team: a user experience designer, a user interface designer, and a frontend developer.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

Their company is based in the same city as ours, L’viv, and they’re one of the most well-known companies in the region offering UI/UX services. QubStudio’s prices worked well for us, so we decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with QubStudio?

The cost of their work has been between $5,000 and $15,000 for the HR platform. The overall cost has been a bit above this range.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with QubStudio on January 3rd, 2017. We are still partners.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

QubStudio’s work has helped us a lot, and has brought added value to our services. Our clients can receive everything in one package, from design to software implementation. There is no longer a need for them to look for other vendors besides us. This has increased customer satisfaction. In short, the partnership with QubStudio has led to an increased number of clients.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

Usually, the project management is done on our side. QubStudio has acted like an extension of our team, and worked with our project manager. There is still some management being done on their side, and we have been satisfied. There were no delays in response, and they’ve stuck to the timelines promised. They are good at making estimations for the work, and were always involved in the process. QubStudio holds ownership for everything, not just their own work.

They have used online collaboration tools for the entire distributed team. This allowed them to work effectively and keep us updated constantly. QubStudio can work very well as a geographically-distributed team.

What did you find most impressive about QubStudio?

Being creative. They’ve looked at things from different perspectives, and have been flexible in the solutions offered. QubStudio has listened to what the client needs, and they weren’t rigid in their approach, although they have led the process. We knew where everything was going, and what task was next in the UI/UX process, what we would be receiving at the end of the collaboration. Effective communication is one of their strengths.

Are there any areas QubStudio could improve?

There probably is something to mention, but it’s hard to think of it. I would improve the English level of some members, but this only applies to a part of the team, with whom I’ve worked. Their overall English isn’t bad, though.