Studio Circa

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner and Manager of Fin Gourmet

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fin Gourmet is a sandwhich shop, take out and catering hub, specialty products boutique grocery store fueled by family tradition.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Circa to accomplish?

• To create our Brand Identity
• To deliver collaterals such as logo design, signage, business cards and menus.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio Circa?

Referral

Why did you select Studio Circa over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Studio Circa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We started with a strategy workshop session, answering strategy questions to aid in the design and visual direction, making sure we were all aligned to where we wanted to take the brand. Through that, we refined the Brand Identity, framing the Brand Personality and chose the assets to be delivered. This followed by a detailed Brand Presentation and video overviews.

The final assets delivered were the logo (including design, font & color selection, visual style), the signage, the business cards, and the menus.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were very pleased with all aspects of this collaboration and the assets delivered truly represent the vision we hd in mind.

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

They were good listeners and were able to deliver on time. Our Branding needs were well met.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio Circa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What we found most impressive was how they translated our thoughts and ideas into concrete assets. They took the time to listen. They are very creative and were able to create an original, different product.

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

No. We were quite satisfied with Studio Circa.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of GTFO Travel

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Travel Advisor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Circa to accomplish?

• Branding
• Website Design
• Website Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio Circa?

Online Search

Why did you select Studio Circa over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Studio Circa were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Create GTFO's brand identity
• Design the new website at gtfo.travel and build it in Webflow.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Excellent brand guide
• Quick turnaround 
• The site looks amazing!

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

Quick response times, always ready when they said they would be. They always had answers to my questions in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio Circa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Omar does what he says he's going to do and he understands what I'm looking for.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing partner of Bn coffee bar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Bn coffee bar is a speciality coffee shop operating in 3 prime location in Lebanon as well as the production location, the coffee bean roastery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Circa to accomplish?

• Uplift the previous brand
• Keep the previous look and feel but with an upgrade
• Keep it humble, simple and straight to the point

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio Circa?

Referral

Why did you select Studio Circa over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Studio Circa were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Brand Identity Uplift: 

• Typography Research & Selection 
• Color Research & Selection (Neutral / Earth Tones) 
• Visual Style 
• Conceptual Presentation 
• Brand Guideline Document 
• Packaging (Concept + Print-Ready):
  • Bean Bags (7x SKUs - Double Sided) 
  • Menu 
  • T-Shirt

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Full brand uplift

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

Their work was professional, straight to the point, and high quality. After the idea was understood, the implementation was fast, the feedback was directly taken into consideration and the vision was fully understood.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio Circa?

Email or Messaging App

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

The most unique part is that they understood exactly what we were looking for and the vision we were aiming

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Circa could have done differently?
not

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of roam together

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

roam together is a new social network to plan events and trips for travelers and their circles.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Circa to accomplish?

• Brand identity
• Brand visuals
• Social media templates

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio Circa?

upwork

Why did you select Studio Circa over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Studio Circa were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We first came up with our brand identity in a nicely structured process. Then went through the process of finding a new name for the company and the best colors, fonts, and other brand visuals. He helped with some artistic UI elements we asked for and finally he helped create our social media templates. Omar and his team have been the most important visual directives of our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our work has been strictly visual with no easily measurable outcomes, but users love the look and feel of our product and it's all thank to studio circa.

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

Omar and his team always delivered on time and always listened to the given feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio Circa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Omar's and his teams ways of finding simple solutions and designs for complicated requests.

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

nothing i can think of

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of a food & beverages company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an authentic Japanese noodle restaurant

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Circa to accomplish?

• menu layout design
• logo development
• misc graphic assets

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio Circa?

Upwork

Why did you select Studio Circa over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Studio Circa were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

I have worked with Studio Circa on various small projects required for a new Japanese restaurant concept with a main focus on branding and menu design. There was always an open and prompt channel of communication with Omar. They have a good understanding of the Food & Beverage industry and can offer insight and recommendations. Work was performed in a timely manner and we have been very satisfied with their work and billing process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were provided with proofs and provided feedback. Revisions were made promptly which led to project completion.

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

They were very timely and able to respond to any requests.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio Circa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Good communication and quality work despite being far away geographically.

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

None at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at O's Food Concepts

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Create food concepts

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Circa to accomplish?

• Create a full identity for my restaurant
• Create a unique branding and visual guide for my concept
• Packaging and environmental branding

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio Circa?

• Referral

Why did you select Studio Circa over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

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

I was looking for help in creating an identity for my food restaurant, the concept was done after a long market research to make sure we get the right identity for it. After finalizing the full brief, logo options were presented by the team and from the first round we got great results and final direction and identity. Packaging, uniforms, menu design and restaurant collaterals in addition to signage and constant support and creativity they were delivered with guidelines within our timeline .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Achieving all deliverables within our timeline and budget
• Creativity and innovation
• Company culture and client customer relationship
• Value for cost

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

Organized management, great way of planning within budget and timeline, constant follow ups and updates. Each task was delivered upon schedule. All feedbacks were discussed and done accordingly.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio Circa?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

I am impressed with their creativity, efficiency, and excellent relationship management.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner and creative director of Lulu Epicerie. I oversee day-to-day operations, staff management, special projects and collaborations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I hired Studio Circa to create a visual identity, strategy and overall direction for the brand

SOLUTION

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

They had relevant work experience and the type of tailored service I was looking for.

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

We started with in-depth brand strategy sessions that established brand attributes such as our culture, customers, voice, brand archetype, customer persona, etc. Studio circa then returned with a brand identity that included an initial logo, rationale, colors, fonts, packaging, merch, etc. Studio Circa then assisted with the general direction for our social media channels and designed a website.

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

We worked directly with the principal throughout the project

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were very thorough and meticulously detailed with execution. Had everything we needed throughout the design process ahead of time and made for a very professional job.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Studio circa was very accommodating of our unique timeline (some of our team members were working oversees while others had scheduled vacations when we initially reached out to begin the project). They were able to meet via video chat and in person when our team returned, and the brand identity document was sent to us very soon after our strategy meetings.

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

Being specialists in luxury and and hospitality, we were able to draw on their experience to help guide us through the design process.

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

Everything was delightful, and we have already reached out for future projects.