Studio1642

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Website Design & Development of Reshape Automation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Reshape enables manufacturers and supply chain companies to improve the operational efficiency of their factories and warehouses by helping them find and deploy industrial automation with transparent ROI, informed by higher visibility into their processes and operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• Reshape needed to launch their site in record time, without compromising in quality.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A new company website on Webflow, including graphic design and dynamic visual assets across several pages: home page, product pages, domain-specific pages embedding our web application, about pages, etc. We looked at several providers to build the new company website after raising our seed round.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were able to design and build our website in 5 weeks. We did several fast iterations on content and design, and they came back with new results that converged closer to our goals every time.

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

Project management was predictable and timely. We created a Slack channel with everyone from their team who was involved in our project. They were responsive and quick to answer questions and make iterations. They delivered all intermediate milestones on time and released the website on the date we had targeted when we kicked off the project. 

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Resourcefulness and work ethic. They got things done, no matter what. No excuses. If they had to work late or through the night to hit our deadline, they would do it. They were open to feedback and receptive to as many requests for changes as we considered necessary. No complains. No trying to re-negotiate our agreement or increase costs. They had the "can-do," positive attitude I look for in any service provider building something as critical as our company website.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

Nothing material to the outcomes of our project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the BSLS Web Design & Development of Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We empower and equip future leaders with the tools and resources to solve today and tomorrow's most critical challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• BSLS needed to create a website that appeals to young women, without compromising on our brand voice, tone, while still being professional and informative to appeal to potential partners and donors.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

Online Search

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• PHASE 0 - INTAKE
• PHASE 1 - UX DEFINITION AND REVIEW
• PHASE 2 - UI IMPLEMENTATION
• PHASE 3 - WEBFLOW IMPLEMENTATION
• PHASE 4 - TECHNICAL SEO - OPTIMIZATION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Phase on-time completions
• Aligned design with our brand standards, tone, and voice

Every aspect of the website redesign was thoughtfully crafted, and their attention to detail was remarkable. They clearly understood our vision and translated it into a stunning and functional website that perfectly represents our mission. The deliverables were top-notch, and we are extremely satisfied with the final product.

The quality of service, the professionalism, and the outcome of the project made the investment worthwhile. Studio1642’s dedication to delivering a product that aligned with our vision made the cost justified. They worked with our budget by dividing the payment over the start and finish of the project.

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

• Project was delivered on-time
• Communication was surperb and consistent throughout the entire phase of the project
• They treated our team and this project as if it were their own

Their team was highly organized, proactive, and kept us informed of progress at every stage. The project was completed on time without any delays, which is a testament to their excellent time management and commitment to our goals.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their values aligned with the output of their work (quality, passion, and timeliness).

They went above and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied with every aspect of the project. Their communication, professionalism, and passion for their work made the collaboration enjoyable and stress-free. We highly recommend them and would work with them again without hesitation.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

At this time, we don't have any notes. We plan to work with them on sevearl more projects. Some of our board and team members were so impressed that they recommended Studio1642 to others

Their ability to combine technical expertise with creativity ensured that our website not only looked great but also functioned seamlessly. The consistent professionalism, open communication, genuine passion for understanding and supporting our mission, and willingness to go the extra mile made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

Given their attention to detail and dedication to our project, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future. Studio1642 truly values its clients and treats each project with the care and respect it deserves. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Invisible Arts Website of Invisible Arts

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Graphic design

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• To create an audio and video rich website for Invisible Arts and NYC/LA based commercial music and sound studio.

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

One page scrolling launch website that highlighted the new partnership and their work with international brands. Video (TVads) had to play inline and intigrate seamlessly on the page without slowing down performance. The site need to be equally accessible and on desktop and mobile.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Site was launched the networks of the the four parntners to resounding praise. The site communicated the expertise and scope of work of this very accomplished group. With in weeks of lauch Invisible Arts had several new projects.

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

Studio1642 went over and above to deliver the site on a very aggessive time line. In spite of the fact that in appearance it is a very simple site, multiple inline videos emerged as a fairly significant techinacla issue, which they expertly solved without a change of scope. They were available by email and text withoug fail.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Studio1642 has a can-do attitude. They had no complaints when things got tough or when we were under the gun with the timeline. They just do it.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

I was initially concerned the there might be a language barrier, but that was not the case at all. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of ColdVest

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

we sell an emergency heat stroke treatment device 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• Create website
• B2B lead funnel

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

Online Search

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We manufacture a product to treat extreme heat stroke and we launched in May. We needed website partners to help us bring it to life online and create a funnel where we could accept leads for business to business verticals. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched with a world class website including images and specific vertical pages. 

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

They were responsive and easy to work with. 

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are easy to work with and know what they are doing. Their voice was equally heard in our meetings and they had great feedback as we brought our site to life. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Celerik

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Celerik is a digital product development company that covers the whole product development lifecycle, from ideation and design to delivery

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio1642 to accomplish?

• User persona definition
• Wireframing
• Design style guide
• High fidelity design

SOLUTION

How did you find Studio1642?

Personal friend

Why did you select Studio1642 over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Talent

How many teammates from Studio1642 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Studio 1642 to help us design the UX and UI of a highly complex financial product. The main deliverables included: 

• User personas 
• Wireframes 
• Design system and style guide 
• High fidelity prototypes

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Accurate user personas in Miro Wireframes in MS Excel and Axure High fidelity prototypes in Figma

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

They were able to work at an intense pace and delivered their work faster than expected. They were very accommodating and easy to negotiate changes in scope.

What was your primary form of communication with Studio1642?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Studio 1642 have the best combination of business acumen and design taste I've seen in my professional career. They are not only great designers, but also very sharp business people.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio1642 could have done differently?

I cannot think of anything to improve with our project.