Qubstudio

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.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We're a fintech [financial technology] startup combining financial services needs and technology.

What is your position?

I'm a cofounder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

We had a branding agency help us define our corporate identity and visual identity. We needed to translate the results into all of our products like websites, letterheads, and presentations. That's the point at which we engaged QubStudio. We asked them to help us with the user experience of our application.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

They did the wireframing of the website based on the style guides. They created the whole website, everything other than the style we were giving and the content in the text form that we gave them. They did the technical implementation like installing WordPress, applying templates, filling the content, creating the little pictures – all of that.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

We found them on the Internet based on their location because they are in the same location where we have our offshore development team.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

Total spend is between $10,000 to $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The website took between six to eight weeks and was completed in March 2016. We don't currently have much for them to do, but we're working on our mobile app and intend to use them as our development partner. UX [user experience] and usability is the next phase for that.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We've received occasional feedback from people, but it's more of an accomplishment that we're finally online and that the site looks good. We don't have any metrics because we don't go for mass markets. The site represents our vision and the investors' visions because they were heavily involved in the creation.

We have people calling on the basis of the website. KPMG found us and gave us an RFI [request for information], which we would have not known about.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

We spoke with the CEO of QubStudio [cofounder Lyubomyr Koval], and he was really hands on and showed us how he would implement our vision. Then, he handed us to a project manager who worked with the developers. In the beginning, they worked very well but, later on, we had quality issues where we iterated over the creation of the website. They didn't always do QA [quality assurance], so I wouldn't give them the best rating there, but I think it was also due to their size. If we do a bigger project, we will hire or engage specific QA personnel.

What distinguishes QubStudio from other providers?

QubStudio is close to their development team, which is a plus. They also have a bit of business knowhow because they work with similar clients to us from the same country.

Is there anything QubStudio could have improved or done differently?

We had to manage their creativity a bit. That way they stick to the task and then, once the task is fulfilled as defined, creativity can be added on top.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a security services company, and I’m the owner.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

QubStudio is working in conjunction with another developer, doing the UX and UI for software that we needed built to manage our resources, so that our staff could manage when they work, where they work, and how they work. It’s like a scheduling system.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They are handling the full UX and UI process; in other words, they are responsible for how the software looks, how it operates for the end-user, and much more. I would have built it myself if I had the technical capability. Essentially, QubStudio did all the design work.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

We hired a company called YouTeam which, in turn, uses QubStudio, along with another company. There’s a team of companies working together to complete the software for us. One company manages all of them together.

How much have you invested with QubStudio?

It’s going to be a work in progress, so eventually it will be quite large. Up to now, the investment has been about £60,000. I foresee the total cost being probably around £150,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project officially started in January of this year. I expect this project to go on for at least a year, perhaps a year and a bit. The initial phase should be complete by August, and then we’ve got further phases that we’ll move on to, so it’s going to be quite a while.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The software being built will be used by staff, by management, and also by our clients, so we’ve consulted everyone involved in the whole process in order to ensure that it’s usable. Everyone loves it.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

They don’t project manage the software; another company handles the project management, so I can’t comment on them in this regard. But in the work that they do, in regard to the design of the user interfaces, QubStudio is very good.

What did you find most impressive about QubStudio?

They’re just great people. They work really quickly. They take comments on really well, so even if I don’t like something, they don’t take it personally. They always find solutions, even though sometimes doing so may be difficult. They always provide multiple variants in the designs so that we are able to choose, and that’s nice. It was never a matter of “Oh, do you like this,” and then that’s it. There’s always a choice of three or four different options. I’ve met them; I had to fly over to Ukraine to do so. Overall, they’re just really nice. You need to work with them.

Are there any areas QubStudio could improve?

Not really, to be honest. No, nothing that comes to the top of my head. If they were closer, it would be nicer, but you can’t have it all.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We are a management consulting company that works primarily in healthcare, aerospace, defense, and security.

What is your position?

I am the managing partner.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

We wanted to create an iOS-based app that could be used by people in a home care environment easily.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

QubStudio provided UI [user interface] design consulting.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

I found them through YouTeam, which is a startup consultancy of project managers for software development.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The total cost is between $10,000 and $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them at the beginning of 2015, and our engagement ended in March 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We haven't launched the app yet, but we have received some internal feedback. Everyone has said it is very intuitive, easy to use, and better than what's out there now.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

YouTeam served as the project manager in our situation, so I don't have any comment about how QubStudio did.

What distinguishes QubStudio from other providers?

This is the first app we've developed, and it was a good experience. QubStudio was very easy to collaborate with. They worked quickly and their designs were intuitive and easy to use. We're very happy.

Is there anything QubStudio could have improved or done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

Shelf.io is a SaaS [software-as-a-service] content management system.

What is your position?

I am the CEO and founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

We have six developers, but none of them is trained in UX [user experience]. We needed help making our system more usable and easy on the eyes.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

QubStudio helped us with our rebranding. They designed our logo and our corporate identity, edited our pitch deck, created promotional images for our website, and designed our blog. They also went through our entire interface and analyzed each module to determine what needed to be redesigned. From there, they did the whole UX and updated almost every module we have.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

I met them in person in the Ukraine. Their office is elegant and slick, I could tell that they practice what they preach. They have an incredible design environment, and that's why we chose them.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

We have spent more than $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We essentially have them on a recurring retainer for two people's worth of work every month.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We don't have statistics yet because of the timeline, but I'm sure I'll have them in four months. What I can say is that I'm extremely pleased with the work they've done, and I'm excited to roll it out.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

Our working model with them has us as the project manager. We control the amount of work that they do and what they are working on. I believe this to be the best possible model based on my experience.

What distinguishes QubStudio from other providers?

QubStudio has been a pleasure to work with. They are very responsive, professional, and on top of things. They definitely understand the United States culture of needing to get things done, and they go above and beyond. Their designer stays late without me asking her to, and I've been able to call them on the weekends when necessary. They have been extremely professional.

Is there anything QubStudio could have improved or done differently?

I don't know – that's a tricky question. I think they do really well with the things that they say they do. Obviously, everyone can improve at something. We're happy so I'm not going to put any comment. They do a great job. For what you pay, you're getting a lot.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

TechMagic is a mobile development studio.

What is your position?

I am the CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

We don't have an in-house UX [user experience] team because we're more on the development side, so if one of our clients is looking for design elements, we introduce them to QubStudio.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

We have done three projects with them. In most cases, they start with mockups and draw the interface out. They discuss their ideas with the clients and then develop the UI [user interface]. They pass that off to our mobile team, and we develop the product.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

I met them at a technical conference because we are from the same city, and we discussed a partnership.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

Total cost for all of our projects has been $10,000 to $50,000

What is the status of this engagement?

We've had good experiences as partners so far, so I plan to continue working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

In most cases, clients are happy to work with QubStudio.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

They perform very well. We are comfortable having QubStudio communicate with our clients, and they are professional and timely with their work.

What distinguishes QubStudio from other providers?

Before QubStudio, we worked mostly with freelancers. It's very hard to organize and manage a team of designers, but they do quite well. They have very good designers on staff, and we definitely prefer working with a company because they are truly a team.

Is there anything QubStudio could have improved or done differently?

I think designers always take too much time to develop a design, so I would be happy if they could do it faster. It's OK for now, but they can always improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

You Team is a digital product development consultancy based in London with offices in Amsterdam and Ukraine. We leverage our network of development and design houses to build and deliver an end product for our client.

What is your position?

I am one of three partners. I work with our vendors and providers, mainly engineers and design studios.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

We first used QubStudio to design our website, marketing materials and logo. We now use them as a key partner for user experience and graphic design services that we offer to our clients.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

About 80 percent of the services they provide for us are user-experience related. Of these interaction design services, it is split evenly between mobile and web platform work.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

I have known QubStudio for about eight or nine years. They designed some graphic stuff for me before I founded my current company.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

We have done more than 20 projects with QubStudio, totaling somewhere around $500,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have an ongoing engagement with them. They maintain our site and are currently working on some graphic materials that we are using for our marketing. We also have a couple projects with our clients that QubStudio will be involved with on the design end.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We launched our new website at the end of February [2016] and our conversion dropped. During the next two months, we implemented a series of updates and tweaks and are now seeing 15 leads per month compared to zero.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

QubStudio performed well and delivered on time. I don't have any critiques for them in this area. The main reason that I continue to work with them is because of the quality of their design. Their quality is indisputably high and, sometimes, we are willing to sacrifice some time for the sake of getting a better result.

What distinguishes QubStudio from other providers?

Quality, first of all. From the quality perspective, QubStudio is unrivaled compared to other Ukrainian studios and probably all studios in the region. They are definitely above the level of most agencies.

Is there anything QubStudio could have improved or done differently?

This is hard to say because I'm not very involved in the design side of the business, but we've been satisfied with everything so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

My organization is DentConnect, an online application that assists dentists with scheduling and organization.

What is your position?

I am one of the cofounders.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with QubStudio?

My partner and I had an idea for an app that helps dentists organize their patients, schedule appointments, track the history of patients, and save patient photos online.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

We hired QubStudio to develop a mobile and web application. They did all of the development and played a huge role in the design as well. My cofounder and I are dentists, so we communicated our ideas to their team and asked them to implement them as they saw fit. They did everything from logo design to software development to launching it in the Apple Store.

How did you come to work with QubStudio?

We are located in the same city as QubStudio, and they are well known in our region. I looked up some companies on the Internet, and they were the most highly recommended by my friends and colleagues. We also visited their headquarters before we agreed to work with them. We wanted to see the team and the facilities, and we were quite satisfied with it.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The project was about $15,000 overall.

What is the status of this engagement?

The application is launched, but is in the beta testing stage. We are still working on some development improvements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

The app has been downloaded by 600 users thus far. We have seen some very positive reviews from people that say the app is easy to use and much less complex than similar products that are on the market. We also have a few "early adopters" who we have given extended access to in order to find things that could be improved and any bugs that we have. Overall, the reactions have been positive.

How did QubStudio perform from a project management standpoint?

We had a project manager who was responsible for communicating the appropriate tasks to the designers and developers. He sent us reports as work was completed, and we communicated regularly over Skype, email, and trailer software. We were satisfied with the deadlines and general process of the project management.

What distinguishes QubStudio from other providers?

One of their very strong points is the design component. We really liked the ideas they had from a design and user experience perspective. They are also very modern, and we got the impression that they are very good at keeping up with technological trends. It was clear that the QubStudio team was dedicated and involved in the project, beyond just developing the code. They were very interested and shared their ideas and input, which we appreciated.

Is there anything QubStudio could have improved or done differently?

My partner and I were rather unfamiliar with how long the development process was going to take, so we felt that the application could have been completed faster. However, they declared a deadline and finished their work on time, so there is not much I can complain about.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Deputy Director of the Sports Office - Head of the Mass Sports Department of Lviv City Council Sports Office/Military Sports Department

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I represent Lviv Military Sport, a non-profit sports organization that supports military personnel, war veterans, and their families through physical activity programs and the development of adaptive sports in Lviv. Our mission is to promote the recovery, rehabilitation, socialization, adaptation, and reintegration of war victims. I worked directly with the Qubstudio team throughout the project as a representative of the organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We partnered with Qubstudio to develop a visual identity for our organization — one that would clearly reflect our mission and values. The main goal was to create a powerful, meaningful logo and a brand system that would communicate strength, support, and unity through the lens of sport and community.

SOLUTION

How did you find Qubstudio?

Through personal recommendation and trusted professional connections.

Why did you select Qubstudio over others?

• High ratings
• Qubstudio came highly recommended for their strategic thinking, creative depth

How many teammates from Qubstudio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Describe the scope of work in detail.
 Qubstudio led the development of our visual identity, focusing on concept creation for a logo with symbolic depth and lasting impact. The process began with ideation and conceptual exploration, evolving into a thoughtful brand direction that embodied our values.
One of the core inspirations behind the final logo was the Japanese technique of kintsugi — the traditional art of repairing broken pottery with gold. This philosophy celebrates imperfection and resilience, making the object even more beautiful and valuable than before. It deeply resonated with our mission of healing, recovery, and inner strength, and served as a meaningful metaphor in our visual identity.
They also delivered a selection of brand touchpoint designs to demonstrate how the identity would work in real-life applications. While the primary focus remained on the logo, their approach was holistic — ensuring scalability and consistency across the system.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project delivered multiple logo iterations, illustrating the conceptual journey from abstract visuals to deeply meaningful symbols. This evolution not only shaped the visual identity but also clarified our internal understanding of how we want to present ourselves to the public. The final result is a powerful, authentic logo that resonates with our mission and connects with our community.

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

The team managed communication with clarity and openness. Most day-to-day interactions were held via Telegram, with regular check-ins and video calls to align on feedback and make strategic decisions. They maintained momentum throughout the process while remaining flexible to our input.

What was your primary form of communication with Qubstudio?

Virtual Meeting

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

What stood out most was the team’s dedication and personal investment in the project. It was clear they cared about creating something meaningful — not just for us, but for the people we serve. Their ability to combine strategic thinking with emotional intelligence made the collaboration both effective and inspiring. They were also consistently open to feedback and made sure our voice was heard and integrated at every step.  We felt how much they cared about the topic we were working on. Their approach is a combination of deep meaning, aesthetics, and genuine involvement.

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

None. The team was highly professional, empathetic, and proactive throughout. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the SUPERVISOR of a financial services company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It is a leading international Islamic financial group providing Islamic financial services through its banking subsidiaries in 13 countries

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• to create a design system to unify the UI of our subsidiaries mobile app and online platforms

SOLUTION

How did you find Qubstudio?

LinkdIn

Why did you select Qubstudio over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Qubstudio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

to create a design system to unify the UI of our subsidiaries mobile app and online platforms

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

our stakeholders approval on the final design system and later utilization of the design system

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

the project's final outcome was delivered on time.

they are very efficient in responding to our requests. However, the quality of work needs to be enhanced and have more attention to details when it comes to the small details of the design system

What was your primary form of communication with Qubstudio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Having UI/UX experts that understands the market trends

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

Having a person (e.g. Project Manager) to double check the details of the deliverables before passing it to the client