Team Codesign

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Tech Variable, a custom software solutions company doing digital transformation for small and medium industries.

What challenge were you trying to address with Team Codesign?

We were trying to get our website revamped through intuitive designs and interactions. We were looking for a good UI/UX team.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Team Codesign did the UI/UX for our website in the form of XD screens. They understood our requirement, documented it properly, sent us a proposal, and then got a sign-off from us. They sent us the deliverables one-by-one through XD screens. 

We provided them with what kind of UX we were expecting on the website. We also gave them the complete workflow of the website, what kind of tabs we were expecting, and what kind of look and feel we wanted.

What is the team composition?

I directly interacted with the co-founder and their design head.

How did you come to work with Team Codesign?

I was looking for good UI/UX designers on Clutch when I came across Team Codesign. I got in touch with them. They were a startup just like us.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent 1.5 lakh rupees (approximately $2,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–October 2020.

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

Team Codesign understood what we really needed and what kind of experiences we were expecting from our website. Whatever inputs we gave them, they were properly met in terms of the look and feel and the UI/UX. We haven’t launched our website yet. The initial reactions internally have been good.

How did Team Codesign perform from a project management standpoint?

It was a good collaboration, and communication was top-notch. Whenever I asked for a meeting or had feedback, they properly took notice of and implemented everything. We had weekly meetings and sometimes even daily meetings. 

We used Telegram and Google Meet for video communication. They were very transparent about many things including the number of working hours they were investing in a project. The number of iterations they provided was very satisfactory.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication and transparency were most impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Team Codesign could improve on proper documentation and better requirement gathering.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Get your initial requirements set on paper before getting into a contract with Team Codesign.

Please describe your company and your position there.

benji is a mobile platform that connects homeowners with lawn technicians for ALL ELECTRIC lawn mowing and other tasks. I am the founder/CEO.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team Codesign?

benji™ hired TCD because of its "design first" principals. This appealed to my sensibilities - the UX/UI is the driving force for a quality customer experience.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal for the first version of benji™ was to create an MVP that is more than just a concept for investors and early adopters. It also needed to be loveable.

How did you select this vendor?

I have a great deal of experience seeking and securing talent for startup businesses. One I saw their work and had a detailed call with Abhishek, I knew we could work together.

Describe the project in detail.

The brief was quite complex and grew larger every couple of weeks. Initially, we asked that we have an entire build of the project with only the consideration of web design UX/UI for the benji™ platform. Eventually, the brief became desktop flow, mobile browser flow, native iOS and Android for both seeker and provider and ultimately a robust admin panel.

What was the team composition?

Abhishek worked closely with us initially helping to tease out our brand identity through UX/UI work. He then allowed his team to handle the day to day work with little input. He has a team that can work quickly and with a variety of skills.

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

TCD nailed our brand initially but have stuck around to complete every tiny detail and then some. All facets of the build have been well thought out and delivered in a timely manner.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

TCD was very adept at achieving our goals through the use of top-notch communication. They have been very respectful of our time differences - cultural too. To be honest, this was one of the best aspects of working with TCD.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The humility of TCD is the most impressive element. If you possess humility, you have the greatest shot at greatness. Team Codesign is on the way to greatness.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We at benji™ have very little criticism. If I had to suggest one area of improvement it might be an increased awareness of deadlines. But, this was true of us too. So perhaps we should lead by example better.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am founder and CEO a full CRM management tool for clubs and promoters. it also has a user side, which is a exclusive membership for users to book tables and compare nights / events.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team CoDesign?

we hired Team CoDesign to create wireframes for us to use for pitching and investment purposes. they did this for all 3 sides of the app.

What were your goals for this project?

to have fully functioning wire frames across all sides of the app that demonstrate all the functionalities our app will have. also for the wireframes to be used for investment and pitching purposes.

How did you select this vendor?

due to previous experience with them.

Describe the project in detail.

they took the very raw idea from idea phase into wireframes. they were very patient and eager to learn more from the initial calls. they did all wireframes for all 3 aspects of the app which is quite complicated.

What was the team composition?

we had a head UX guy who helped us on a day to day as well as a project manager who checked in now and then.

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

we have three fully fledged wireframes for all aspects of our app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They were very professional.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

their dedication and knowledge.

Are there any areas for improvement?

better communication at points.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We build products for our own company and products that can spin out into their own business. I manage the company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team CoDesign?

Wee needed help with our UX for various projects.

What were your goals for this project?

Launch of the product based upon feedback on the UX journeys and features.

How did you select this vendor?

I was recommended Team CoDesign by a friend of mine. We gave them a trial project.

Describe the project in detail.

Still in development so I cant say just yet.

What was the team composition?

We had a project manager and a UX and design specialist.

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

Outstanding work. We had tested the wires and UX with potential users and got feedback that they liked the design so much.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Fantastic, regular stand ups, meetings and brain storming sessions.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The attention to detail and creativity stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nope.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and Head of the Project named BOLDEN.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team Codesign?

We noticed a need for footfall on the online website traffic and to increase that traffic we approached a vendor focused on UX/UI platform. Our the goal was to modernize and improve our platform.

How did you select this vendor?

We interviewed and acquired various portfolios from several vendors, and arrived at the decision that Teamcodesign would be the best for this project.

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

The Team Conducted intensive research, gathered information about the industry, consumers, and competitors, and broke down intuitive and effective areas. They streamlined the Process and began the development phases smoothly.

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

A team of 5 including, designers and project managers.

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

We are pleased with the deliverables from the team, the work serves as the foundation for our platform, as we tested it on several potential customers and the feedback has been very positive.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The excellent communication and the execution with constant updates made the process enjoyable and effective.

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

Their UX/UI skills were impeccable and they execute them perfectly.

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

We can't think any differently about how this project, would've executed to be more efficient.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO on Inventurist.ai. Inventurist AI is an enterprise SaaS for analyzing and validating strategic decisions.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team Codesign?

For improving UX/UI elements of our AI platform.

How did you select this vendor?

Through recommendation from another vendor that we work with.

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

The project required thoughtful and incremental understanding of target personas that have not seen a product like ours.

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

Two.

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

We have received praises from our customers about UX/UI improvements.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The collaboration has been smooth and the team has been very responsive to our requests for change or consideration of half-baked ideas.

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

The skills for handling ambiguity in the definition of the product and being patient in chipping away the unknowns in small but steady steps.

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

Sometimes adding description of user actions could help in communicating the new designs to the development team.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and founder of an app that prevents jewelry theft and counterfeiting.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team CoDesign?

We hired Team CoDesign to develop a UX/UI design for our app.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted the work done on a strict time frame and budget without compromising the design quality.  

How did you select this vendor?

It proved more challenging than we expected to find a good design team. Fortunately, Team CoDesign was referred by a colleague who had glowing praises for their work together. They also quoted a price that outdid all previous vendors.

Describe the project in detail.

Following our direction, Team CoDesign put together a design for the UX/UI of our application

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with a project manager for this task.

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

The project was completed earlier than scheduled. Our team was impressed with the final results, which were amazing.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Working with Team CoDesign was fantastic. Even though we were in different time zones, the workflow was simple, straightforward, and quite smooth. They were accommodating and understood exactly what we were seeking.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed with their reliability and high-quality work. Their customer service and pricing were second to none.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing required improvement.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Audiosocket. We make searching and licensing music easy.

For what projects/services did your company hire Team CoDesign?

Our player technology was dated, so we needed a full refresh to optimize our customer’s journey and checkout process.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a clean and easy-to-use player to make the experience simple for users.

How did you select this vendor?

After interviewing their team lead and reviewing their work, our product director selected Team CoDesign.

Describe the project in detail.

Team CoDesign delivered new wireframes and refreshed our website’s design.

What was the team composition?

Our product director worked directly with four members of their team.

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

Team CoDesign produced exceptional wireframes in a timely manner with excellent communication throughout. They’re now working on deployment. We’ll be launching our newly designed platform in the spring of 2019.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow between our teams was extremely effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciate their desire to deliver excellent work. It’s a pleasure working with Team CoDesign. Despite distance and time zone differences, their team made sure the entire engagement was seamless.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They could employ a frontend coder.