Roud Studio

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m one of the founders and the COO of Littlecode. We’re a software development agency that provides tech development, desktop software development, and mobile development. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Roud Studio?

When we started the company four years ago, we only built a simple website and didn’t put that much effort into it. We decided to revamp the website, and we needed a web design and development agency to help us with this project. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Roud Studio designed and developed our website from scratch. We started by having a call with their CEO, and he explained their processes to our team. After that, they prepared the site’s design, which we could request to revise up to three times. We gave them a short brief and documentation about our target audience.  

Once Roud Studio finalized the design using Figma, they developed the website using WordPress and PHP. They hired a copywriter who prepared the site’s content. They then built the site’s home page, services page, technology page, about us page, careers page, and get in touch page.   

What is the team composition?

Alexander (CEO & Creative Director) was my point of contact, but I also worked with a copywriter, a web designer, and two web developers.

How did you come to work with Roud Studio?

I went to Clutch and looked for web design agencies that had a 4.8-star and above rating. I also looked for smaller companies since they tend to invest more time, work more agile, and don’t have predefined processes. I searched for agencies in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Poland because most of our clients are based in those countries. 

Roud Studio showed as the top web development agency in Poland, and I reached out to them. They were quick to reply and had an easy process. Their price wasn’t the cheapest, but it wasn’t also the most expensive — they were within our budget.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $12,000–$13,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement lasted from June–September 2021. 

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

Roud Studio’s design looked modern, and the website was fast and reliable. It had a solid backend, and it was easy to scale. 

How did Roud Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Roud Studio was proactive when it came to project management. Whenever there was a roadblock or anything that could jeopardize deadlines, they actively tried to solve it.

We communicate using email and calls, and we collaborate using InVision. Roud Studio achieved our goals and delivered the site in a timely manner. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Roud Studio recognized our needs, and they had business acumen. Whenever we wanted something, we didn’t need to explain much — they grasped what we needed and understood the way we think and what we wanted the result to be.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s important to have a clear vision of what you want — find a way to explain that to Roud Studio. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a printing supplies wholesaler and retailer, mostly online.

What challenge were you trying to address with Roud Studio?

We wanted to redesign our e-commerce website. We had outdated pages and wanted to bring our website up-to-date for mobile and desktop devices.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Roud Studio established the project requirements and presented us with ideas for creating a modern and functional design. Their team redesigned our website, which was based in BigCommerce. They made changes to the website to make it easier and more convenient for customers to find information. We plan to use their services for other projects too.

What is the team composition?

I primarily work with Alex (CEO & Art Director) who manages our projects.

How did you come to work with Roud Studio?

We did a lot of research and sought a vendor that we could continue to call upon for product updates.

What is the status of this engagement?

The partnership started around November 2020, and it’s ongoing.

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

The quality of their work is top-notch. We couldn’t be happier with the website’s design. It’s super solid. We've seen an uptick in site visitors too. Traffic has been increasing over the past couple of months.

How did Roud Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

I normally communicate with Alex via email or video calls. The Roud Studio team is super focused.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The results of the engagement are absolutely incredible. Roud Studio provides us with high-end results, and that’s what matters most. They also provide great service.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only way they could do better was if they could work for free.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Work with Alex because he’ll deliver for you. Be specific with your expectations and then you’ll get exactly what you expect.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder of an online alcohol services business. We sell & ship craft beer and cider in a "pic & mix" style.

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

As a new business, our website was in partnership with Shopify as they can provide the e-commerce infrastructure. However, Shopify did not offer a full solution to our specific needs when it came to webpage functionality.

How did you select Roud Studio and what were the deciding factors?

Needed developers who could build off the Shopify platform. Roud Studio was our deciding factor as they were keener to work with us than any other development company. They also had a great understanding of our requirements. Roud Studio was also cost-effective for us.

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

Alex and his team were very quick to get in touch and respond. To begin, we started off discussing the number of hours and how much the project will cost. Afterwards, we kicked off the work by having an online meeting discussing our vision of the "pic & mix" portion of the website.

We discussed what key functionality it needed and how it should look. From there, Roud Studio delivered a detailed mockup of the project, then began to implement the functionality after a few iterations and changes. They did a great job.

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

I believe the company owner/founder was our project manager and he was the main point of contact. We also had contact with one of the lead developers. They were very friendly, polite, understanding and had good English.

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

As of writing this review, we are close to launching the business so do not have anything yet.

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

Our primary methods of communication were email and zoom for video calls. We had a hand full of video calls primarily nearer to the start of the project so we could set the complications and foundations in place.

However, once the project was under load, the changes were made on the back-end so we could test and check the functionality. Changes were primarily made over-email. At the end, we had another zoom meeting so we could learn all about the backend and how to make changes ourselves.

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

The team was very engaging and responsive, and the work they created was very high-quality and effective. For such little time, the project took to create and for how accurate their work was, I feel as if I have built a very strong level of trust, and I will not hesitate to work with them again for future projects and updates.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We had to ask them to add a couple of basic features, such as a "back button". But this was a non-issue as the company was working within specific limitations due to the platform we had chosen. They did not charge us extra for little niggles which were great.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We own a real estate company. I’m one of the members of the real estate team. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Roud Studio?

We were originally working with a website developer, but they did not meet our expectations after eight months of building. Our team decided to bring on another group to address the issues with the site.

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, we had an introductory meeting that involved them looking over my website. After that, we had another phone call to confirm the details, and they sent over a document detailing each of the changes they would make in the near future. From there, they took us step by step through the development process, explaining their process. I was always aware of what was happening on their end.

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with Alex (CEO & Art Director, Roud Studios). He delegated work to his team members. 

How did you come to work with Roud Studio?

I ran a Google search for the most interactive, visually pleasing sites and looked at who developed them. Their work was very impressive online, so I reached out. They seemed up for the job, so I hired them.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent between $3,000–$5,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We collaborated on the project from December 2019–January 2020.

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

The completed site is bug-free and looks great. We recieve compliments and positive feedback on its overall appearance. It looks exactly like I wanted. It looks and feels much better than the previous iteration.  

How did Roud Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They addressed everything in a very fast-paced, professional manner. Whenever I had questions, they were addressed within minutes over email. They were very quick, and the entire process only took about three weeks. 

In the beginning stages of the project, we spoke several times each day. Once the development started up, they would show me their progress every once and a while to keep everyone on the same page. Their project management skills are really what drove me to leave this positive review.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their professionalism and responsiveness really made a difference. Within the first two days, we had a general site layout figured out. That was way faster than expected. If I wanted changes, they’d be made within the hour.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust them because they’re professional and cost-effective. I’m very pleased overall. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a designer for Kozu Lab, an e-commerce agency and incubator that helps small e-commerce startups sell more products and services.

What challenge were you trying to address with Roud Studio?

We needed a nimble designer that could take on an array of projects that includes improving design for existing brands but also coming up with brand designs from scratch.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Roud Studio has worked on many projects for our team that include web development, graphic design, brand design, and logo design. For the development projects, we have sketch files or mockups, and then they implement them into the code on our Shopify sites.

The workflow varies from project to project. Some projects could be requests with loose brand guidelines, and others were envisioned from the ground up where we brief them on the inspiration and they take it from concept to presenting.

What is the team composition?

I primarily work with a designer named Alex (Founder & Art Director, Roud Studio) and a developer named Alex (Founder & Senior Developer, Roud Studio). I’m not sure if other team members work beside them.

How did you come to work with Roud Studio?

For past designers and contractors we’ve used, it’s been a matter of trialing people on a one-off basis. Roud Studio stuck because of their work quality and communication.

How much have you invested with them?

The projects vary in size, but I believe we spent $10,000–$25,000 per year. They invoice us monthly, depending on the level of engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement with Roud Studio started in 2017.

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

The design, especially with the web development work, has definitely improved conversion rates. Having a beautiful site links to better conversion. In terms of brand building, they’re able to create a modern-looking design from the ground up, which builds trust in the consumers and contributes to the success of the product.

How did Roud Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We primarily use email for communication. With other designers, we’ve used Asana workflows, but that tool only works with the right amount of effort and punctuality are applied. Because Roud Studio is extremely responsive, communicating through email and Skype works well. Unlike others we’ve worked with in the past, Roud Studio’s response times are consistently within 24 hours.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed with their ability to make a general concept turn into a beautiful visual. They’ll take a concept and craft different variations for us to look at before fine-tuning a product beyond that.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not at the moment.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

A big challenge with designing and working with contractors is mitigating the amount of back and forth conversation that happens. For example, if I represent a client and doing marketing for them and that client needs design work done. I go to a contractor and then present the work back to the client who has their opinion. That back and forth can be mitigated by looping everyone in from the start and providing clearer instructions.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CEO of Enix Ltd, one of the leading independent providers of Web , email and Cloud Hosting services in the UK.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

Roud created our original customer facing website several years ago. After some research we decided that we wanted to reinvigorate our key landing pages to increase engagement and drive conversions.

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

Having worked with Roud before it was the obvious choice, as we was already delighted with the original outcome.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

As we had a high quality website already, this was very much a fine tuning exercise. We identified key areas that needed improvement, created content and roughly wireframed our pages. We then passed this to Roud who would design the page. There would be several rounds of revisions to polish the design, and then it would go into development by Roud also.

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

We worked with 2 of Roud's staff, a designer and a developer.

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

Our key landing pages have improved immensely, they are now content rich, highly optimised, and visually engaging. While it is still early days, we are seeing a noticeable increase in customer engagement, with a higher volume of leads in the form of live chats and contact submissions, as well as checkout completions.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Roud integrated as if it were our own team members. The flow was highly optimised, while we wireframed and created content for one section of the site, Roud would design a page, and the developer would code another.

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

The web design quality speaks for itself, however I've been most impressed by their patience. I have a very high eye for detail and there was a lot of back and forth to ensure everything was perfect, as well as ad-hoc changes I would make as we designed the page. Roud stuck with it with the same level of tenacity from start to finish.

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

Not at all, very happy with the whole project and process. After a short break we will be continuing to work on additional areas of the website.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am BDM at Mgroup company. We provide Shopify eCommerce services to clients.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We hired a Roud Studio for different design services. Mostly for creating UI/UX templates for online stores.

How did you select Roud Studio?

We was trying to find company with great UI skills + a loyal hourly rate in Google and diff design platforms like Behance. In the Behance, Roud Studio has a great portfolio and we double check double-check in the Clutch based on reviews.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Roud Studio created a couple of projects for us. We can describe few of this list: Configurator for 3D T-shirt models. It is a Shopify app. UI interface was created based on the Material UI but customizable UI components. We had 3 phases of the Design: Wireframes/Testing Clickable Prototype/ UI Design. 

Shopify Store for Glasses. Roud Studio have to create unique design 3 main store pages: Home page, PDP, PLP. On others pages - updated UI kit styling (colors, fonts, components etc).

How many resources from the Roud Studio team worked with you, and what were their positions?

2 members: UX Designer/ UI Designer

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

We're really satisfied deliverables from the Road Studio team. It helped us launch an eCommerce store faster. We got positive feedback from customers. They helped us create a user-friendly UI interface for projects and solve "pain points" for users.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had great communication with the Design team on each step of the project and had success launch of the eCommerce stores.

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

Their quick response, excellent communication, and professional skills support were impressive in the workflow.

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

All was perfect!!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run a media consultancy in Sweden.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

I needed help putting together a site for a city guide where people can read guides and get to different places quickly.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a well-made, ongoing city guide that could become the largest local website.

How did you select this vendor?

They’ve helped me with a small website before, so I got in touch for this project. First, they worked on the design, and I was so happy with it they did the rest too.

Describe the project in detail.

They designed and developed a website where users can find local restaurants, follow their teams, get local jobs, and read funny and interesting local guides.

What was the team composition?

Alexandr (Art Director and Web Designer, Roud Studio) was in charge of the frontend.

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

The design is one of the best I’ve ever received.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was really good. They’re self-motivated and professional.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The touches they included in the design impressed me, and they brought some new ideas to the project that were really cool.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think the work was really good; nothing could have been handled differently.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder of Kolapp, an application that makes it possible for users to see their queue status instead of waiting in line.

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

We hired them to design our application.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to have an app that would match our vision.

How did you select this vendor?

We got a strong recommendation from a friend who had worked with Roud Studio before.

Describe the project in detail.

Initially, we had a Skype meeting to describe what we had in mind for the design. After we gave them some sketches on paper, we let them have free rein on the project.

What was the team composition?

We only worked with one designer from Roud Studio.

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

Roud Studio helped us have a professional look from the start. Their design was great and was probably the reason many of our clients today chose to work with us.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was super effective. We had great communication, and they were easy to contact. They included us a lot in the process and made sure we were satisfied with the results.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We are happy with Roud Studio’s design and smooth work process. They managed to make our application look exactly like what we wanted.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I could not ask for anything else.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company specializes in interior design. I'm one of the directors, as well as the designer. 

For what projects/services did your company hire Roud Studio?

Roud Studio delivered both the design and the code of our website. 

What were your goals for this project?

We're a young company just entering the market, so our portfolio isn't large. We needed a website that gave potential customers a clear idea of what we do and conveyed our philosophy, approach, and aesthetics.

How did you select this vendor?

Another company recommended them. After our first meeting, they clearly understood our needs. They were pleasant, easy to communicate with, and extremely professional.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They began by creating the images we wanted to present on the website. Their in-house photographer gave us timeframes for shooting each of the projects. After one week, all the images were ready.

In the meantime, they created wireframes of each page. It took another week to finalize the visual elements of the website, then another week to code the pages.

What was the team composition?

I only kept in touch with our project manager. I liked working with one person because I didn't need to explain things multiple times or ensure that the message was interpreted correctly. 

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

It's a simple, charming website that works perfectly as our business card. We were quite happy with the result. It represents our designs well, it generates new business, and we use some of its content for our Instagram page.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was effective. They replied promptly and always delivered by the deadline. We finished earlier than I thought we would. It was super valuable that they managed everything so well. For example, when the photographer took photos of our apartments, she was incredibly well-informed. The process went so smoothly and nicely that it felt like fun, rather than work. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were ambitious, which I loved. They approached our project on a different level, and their idea of adding videos was groundbreaking. It gave our website the atmosphere we sought and presented potential clients with an unexpected twist. They gave us more than we asked for.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's difficult to name anything because I was so happy to work with them. They were perfect for a project of this scale. If we had a larger project, we might have asked for more details about the code or chatted with some IT specialists.