Tennis

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a manager at University of Toronto

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Higher education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a flexible, digital-first platform to help incoming students prepare for university.

SOLUTION

How did you find Tennis?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Tennis over others?

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

How many teammates from Tennis were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project scope included:

• Designing and developing a fully responsive Webflow website
• Creating a filterable resource and events database
• Setting up a scalable CMS structure for future expansion
• Hosting collaborative workshopping sessions to align on user journeys and design direction
• Providing thoughtful, timely responses to feedback throughout
• Launching the site within a short timeline

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site launched on time and met the need for a digital-first platform ahead of orientation. It improved how our audience discovers and accesses information, while giving our team full control over content updates. Internal feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and user engagement has been high.

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

Tennis managed the project efficiently and delivered everything on time, even with a tight turnaround. They responded quickly to requests, communicated clearly and adapted easily to feedback. Their collaborative approach made the process smooth from start to finish.

What was your primary form of communication with Tennis?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Tennis stood out for their ability to create smart, scalable solutions. They quickly understood our goals, asked the right questions and delivered high-quality work with professionalism and care. Their responsiveness and collaborative style made them feel like an extension of our team.

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

No. The team was great to work with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a company that creates meaningful connections using branded merchandise.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tennis?

We wanted to stand out and be unique. We also wanted to provide an experience to our clients and our team that was fun, inviting, professional, and forward-looking.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Tennis provided online and in-person experience consulting and execution for several of our campaigns and events. The team learned about our audience and created something novel and trendy that would engage the audience and increase our interaction with prospective and existing customers.

Tennis delivered a merchandise ideation website with a novel search capability. The team also created and managed displays and experiences at our live events, such as a virtual reality experience and a live interactive education wall.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–3 teammates from Tennis.

How did you come to work with Tennis?

Tennis was referred to me during my time at Staples Promotional Products by our then head of marketing. We chose Tennis because they understood our goals.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Tennis over several years across multiple projects. The projects finished a few years ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We gave Tennis the goal of increasing engagement with our branded merchandise customers and positioning our brand as forward-thinking. We measured success quantitatively by the number of quotes produced from the online tool they created and from the qualitative feedback we got from participants at our events.

We noticed a lot of anecdotal engagement and feedback from clients praising Tennis' events and efforts. The clients thought the experiences were cool, novel, interesting, and engaging, which provided a favorable response to our brand efforts.

How did Tennis perform from a project management standpoint?

Tennis' project management was always professional, timely, and transparent. We communicated via calls, emails, meetings, and demos.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed by Tennis' understanding of our goals. The team took great personal care to make the project successful. We could tell they took personal pride in their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Tennis to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I was the Lead Product Designer at an oil and gas product management company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We modernize oil and gas product management through advanced data analytics and AI-powered SaaS solutions, empowering energy professionals to make informed decisions about the quality and logistics of their products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Uncover user personas
• Scale prototyping for user tests

SOLUTION

How did you find Tennis?

• Referral
• Personal Connections

Why did you select Tennis over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tennis were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed an agency to support a design team of one to define the UX strategy for our products, help with establishing processes for prototyping and user testing, as well as assist in executing on visual design and art direction as needed on a rapidly evolving product offering.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Uncovered 4 distinct personas of users that we could drive product features around.
• Validated the feasibilty of several new features utilizing high-fidelity prototypes, significantly reducing delivery timelines by upto 50%.
• Provided art direction for design system development that contributed to a unified user experience in less than 3 months.

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

• They scheduled weekly meetings that kept timelines and expectations in check.
• They met regularly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure transparency on project progress.
• Their regular reports on resource management helped us decide and allocate the effort where need most.

What was your primary form of communication with Tennis?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team is extremely agile. When trying to solve complex challenges and having to pivot or change the objective of our engagement several times, they were still able to deliver excellent results.

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

Better demonstrate how and why the frameworks and processes they use have a high rate of success with their clients.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the communications director of a non-profit organization that supports youth mental health and youth homelessness.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tennis?

We needed to update our website, so we hired Tennis to fix a few functional and visual items.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Tennis has worked on two projects for us and is now on a retainer project. The team has created an interactive map and updated key programs and their functionality throughout the website. They’ve also fixed poor work from a previous developer and ensured a cleaner backend. 

For the interactive map, it wasn’t connected to the programs we support, and it took many steps to connect it. Tennis changed all the coding and created a map that allowed users to better view where we support and the program details. 

Additionally, the team has done quality assessments, training, and built a map SVG. They’ve also created a homepage pop-up for specific content, specifically videos. 

For the quality assessment and training, Tennis has created walkthrough videos that visually show how to use the website independently once the project is handed over. The team has also provided virtual training and Q&A. The QA is for post-launch support and warranty, KPIs, bugs, and staging environment setup. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with four teammates from Tennis. 

How did you come to work with Tennis?

We worked with a graphic design company that connected us to Tennis when we were looking to update our website. The team was highly recommended. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Tennis in November 2024, and the first project was completed in early 2025. We engaged in another project, and now we have a third ongoing project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

When viewing the final project, we’ve seen usability from people and positive comments from the audience. The website looks great, and people love the features. 

How did Tennis perform from a project management standpoint?

Tennis’ project management is great. The team is fast to respond and thorough. They’re respectful and patient, understanding that we don’t have a developer or coding background. We receive status updates and visual tangible updates along the way. For example, they’ve set up a test environment in staged mode for us to ensure it works exactly as needed.  We primarily communicated through email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’d like to give a shout-out to their developer, who genuinely cares about a quality project. Tennis’ communication and collaboration process is thorough and clear. The team provides a lot of support and ensures we’re happy prior to passing off the final product. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Tennis on multiple projects, and their team has consistently been supportive, thorough, and attentive to our needs. The developer (Nicolas) we worked with is exceptionally knowledgeable and patient, always taking the time to walk us through the process clearly

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be great if Tennis provided more visual support in suggesting improvements.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be patient and understanding that things may take time.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Dave: I’m the manager of communications for a nonprofit organization. We represent a growing national network of industry professionals dedicated to strengthening the ornamental horticulture sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tennis?

Dave: We needed experts for our website redesign project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dave: Tennis handled the full redesign and rebuild of our website, including UX design, development, and content integration. They delivered a flexible, CMS-compatible platform and coordinated directly with our team throughout the project. The process included clear change request protocols, contingency planning, and support documentation. We retain full ownership of the final deliverables, and they provide a 90-day warranty post-launch.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three to four people from Tennis.

How did you come to work with Tennis?

Dave: I found them through a cold call I almost didn’t take. They had the best answers and understood the association space. They also won the tendering process, which included an evaluation grid.

How much have you invested with them?

Dave: The total project budget was approximately $90,000 CAD (around $66,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

Dave: The project officially began with the agreement dated December 13, 2023. The launch took place on June 2, 2025, and we’re still working out a few kinks and providing backend training to the in-house staff.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Dave: We set out to build a better, smarter website — one that reflected our national role and made it easier for members to find what they need. Tennis delivered on that. We’ve got a clean, modern design, a CMS we can manage ourselves, and a structure that supports all our programs and campaigns in one place.

We’ve been delighted with the new site, and the feedback has backed that up. Internally, the team loves how much easier it is to make updates without needing to call for help every time. From members and partners, we’ve heard the site feels cleaner, more modern, and way easier to navigate. It finally reflects the scope of what we do, and it’s made a real difference in how people interact with our programs and resources.

How did Tennis perform from a project management standpoint?

Dave: Tennis was solid on project management from start to finish. They kept things on track, communicated clearly, and adapted quickly when we needed to shift priorities or clarify direction. Expectations were well-managed, and the whole process felt organized and collaborative. It was clear they had experience with complex builds like ours, and they delivered exactly what we needed. We primarily communicated via email and Zoom meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Dave: What stood out most about working with Tennis was just how sharp they are. They know their stuff. Every question we threw at them, they had a clear, thoughtful answer. Nothing rattled them. They were helpful and friendly throughout the process, and their approach was incredibly organized. Their process is solid, and it enabled the whole project to move forward smoothly, even when we encountered the inevitable curveballs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Dave: If there’s one thing we might’ve wished for, it’s that a few parts of the project could’ve moved a bit faster. Tennis was thorough and detail-oriented, and that level of care shows in the final product. We’d take quality over speed any day.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Danu Social House

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a community bar focssed on being a social 3rd space and supporting grassroots organizations. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• build a website

SOLUTION

How did you find Tennis?

worked with him on another project

Why did you select Tennis over others?

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

How many teammates from Tennis were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Built our website with a home page, menu, events calendar and the capabilitty for our community to suggest events. Events can also be added to google calender. Website was built in webflow, is very aesthetically pleasing, fits with our brand and easy to keep up to date. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website works well and whenever I have questions or need anything Symon responds very promptly.

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

Meeting and updates were regular and my feedback was continuously taken into account. The project was finished on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Tennis?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their willingness to work with the clients, personabillity and expertise. Especially in starting a new business Symon was also able to be a wonderful mentor and support. 

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

not really