hipinspire

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the chief designer at POWERHOUSE, a web design and branding agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

We had hired them to design a crowdfunding-driven website for a product launch as well as landing pages for websites for our clients. 

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a great web design.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I’ve worked with hipinspire before and was impressed with their work.

Describe the project in detail.

We met with hipinspire and got a quote from them. After that, we received the first iteration of the design within a week, and then we worked together to easily incorporate the minor feedback we provided.

What was the team composition?

We worked remotely one on one. I served as the creative direction and the founder of hipinspire reported to me as a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our client loved the design. Their crowdfunding campaign raised the necessary funds.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was great.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We got a good design for a good price.  

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don’t see any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a marketing associate for a technology company. We are a cloud-based, content management platform. We enable enterprises to execute on their digital transformation strategy. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hipinspire?

We needed to redesign our company website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a new website to increase recognition while also providing a great UX.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended highly to us.

Describe the project in detail.

We had an idea in mind, but we needed help executing it. Hipinspire designed the website based on specifications we gave them.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a web designer from Hipinspire.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Web traffic and leads have both increased since the new site launched. We’ve also received multiple compliments on the UX.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It went far smoother than we anticipated. We talked on the phone about what we were looking for, and then provided feedback on messaging content. We were in constant communication every day.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were highly committed to our project and our company. Hipinspire not only created what we were looking for, but was beyond easy to work with. We hadn’t worked with such a great designer before; it felt like he was part of our team.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can’t think of any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the president of Restaurant Real Estate Advisors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

I hired them for web and graphic design.

What were your goals for this project?

My original website ran on PHP. It looked outdated and needed a refresh.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found them through a referral.

Describe the project in detail.

They redesigned the site. The team also created graphics for my main site and blog.

What was the team composition?

I worked directly with the web designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was very happy with their work and turnaround time.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The process was very smooth.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They produced quality results in an efficient manner.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the sole proprietor of a web agency, CDL500.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

I hired Marko (Head Web Designer, hipinspire) to customize a WordPress theme.

What were your goals for this project?

My primary goal was to fix existing bugs.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

He had initially solicited me via email some time ago, and I liked his work. When he contacted me again this year, I hired him for this project. 

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

In addition to fixing a small bug, he assisted with a scalable vector graphic issue on another project that other developers had not been able to resolve. 

What was the team composition?

It was just myself and Marko.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everyone was happy, including my client. 

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was arranged well and was highly effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was most impressed by his speed and affordability.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

No, not yet.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the managing director of Bridgewater Properties Global Limited.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

We needed a provider to design and develop our new website from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted the new site to present the amount of useful maximum information about our real estate services. Making it easy to navigate would help clients locate the right property during their search.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I've known them for nearly 7 years. Since our very first engagement, I haven’t even considered using a different design agency. I’ve had a fruitful and long-term business relationship with hipinspire.

Describe the project in detail.

This project wasn't as complex as our engagement for my previous company, CoupaFly. We needed to create a feature that lets clients initiate contact with my business. Secondly, I wanted luxury real estate site designed to attract suitable clients who’d be interested in my services.

What was the team composition?

I manage the IT for each of my partnerships. Since I sent the initial proposal, hipinspire has always known exactly what I expect from their work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team's communication is excellent. I've been working with them for many years, and they always manage the workflow efficiently.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

hipinspire is honest and reliable. They showed much more patience and commitment than comparable teams.

Are there any areas for improvement?

If possible, they could lower the cost for basic design components

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and product manager of Rehash Studio, a digital agency based in New York City. We design and build digital products for a range of clients ranging from startups to global companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

A number of our web projects needed design support, including new logos and new page designs. We also needed to consider responsive design for different device sizes, as well as designs that worked with specific platforms. We needed resources to provide web designs for our projects.

What were your goals for this project?

We primarily wanted to quickly produce initial designs and then develop them as our services grew.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

hipinspire contacted us via LinkedIn. We were impressed by the breadth of their portfolio and their professionalism. After a careful review of their related projects, we decided to hire them.

Describe the project in detail.

We wanted to establish the design details concretely with them before starting the project. We provided a written brief and overall project outline along with some initial thoughts about the site map. Once we addressed a few important details, we proceeded to the design phase. hipinspire provided all design deliverables according to our exact requirements.

What was the team composition?

hipinspire provided one designer who worked with our product manager, product owner, and internal graphic designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They completed the project on-time and within our budget. We enjoyed collaborating with them and consider the project a success.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Efficient workflow and professional communication allowed for easy collaboration.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We appreciated their ability to move quickly and deliver high-quality designs in a timely fashion.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I do web design/development for an IT company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

We hired them to supplement our UI design resources in taking on multiple web development projects.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create modern and appealing end results for our clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Marko [Web Designer, hipinspire] sent me an e-mail and I liked his portfolio. Since our first project, I’ve worked with him for several years on multiple projects.

Describe the project in detail.

He was responsible for the visual design phase of various web development projects.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a UX designer/director, a project manager, and several additional programmers/designers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Hipinspire provided a unique and polished look and feel to a variety of different web design/UI projects.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They were efficient, and communication was generally very good. I primarily interacted with Marko throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very responsive and effectively adhered to timelines.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Using a more robust project management software product, rather than email, might streamline their workflow for complex projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a company that specializes in website development, social media marketing, and all other forms of digital marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

I have worked with hipinspire on a wide range of graphic design projects, including logos, apps, and website design.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal has always been to provide the best and most functional designs for our clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched for graphic designers who understood the latest design and UI/UX trends.

Describe the project in detail.

Initially, we provide hipinspire with information about our clients, including their target audience and project goals. We can trust them to interpret this data with the best outcome in mind.

What was the team composition?

Our main contact is always easy to work with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our clients are always happy with the final results.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have an excellent working relationship.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their design skills are impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I was working at a software company focused on biotechnology and we wanted to update the design of our website. I was responsible for managing the project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

We hired hipinspire to update the design of our website.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to update our website design.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Marko was recommended to us by a colleague's friend, who had hired Marko to do his website.

Describe the project in detail.

The project required both design and coding. Marko did an excellent job of creating a beautiful color scheme, designing icons, and creating images to convey what our company does. We were also pleased with Marko's coding.

What was the team composition?

The team was myself, Marko and limited participation from the CEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website turned out beautifully and we love love it! It was a very successful project.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Marko is very quick to make updates and changes. We largely communicated through email due to the time change.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was very impressed by the quick turnaround, their artistic ability and their ability to code as well. I really appreciated all of Marko's!

Are there any areas for improvement?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the President of Emerald Digital - a digital marketing and public relations agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire hipinspire?

We utillized HipInspire's talents for website design and development for a variety of websites.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to design and launch cutting edge websites, with clean code and top notch performance.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

HipInspire reached out to us initially through an employment form. We reviewed his previous work and website, and we thought it looked terrific. We had a nice conversation over the phone.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

HipInspire delivered PSD designs. He provided multiple revisions. He delivered wonderful designs that our clients love. His code is incredibly clean, creative, and he is obviously a wonderful talent.

What was the team composition?

The project team(s) typically involve 2-5 people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

HipInspire is a trusted vendor who delivers great web work.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We have a project manager internally. HipInspire is open, communicative, and highly responsive. Went great.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was most impressed by the quality of work and communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.