Riotters

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Web Developer of Easy Kleen Pressure Systems Ltd.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacture high pressure cleaning systems

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Code review during website migration
• Development assistance

SOLUTION

How did you find Riotters?

Referral

Why did you select Riotters over others?

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

How many teammates from Riotters were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project goal was to migrate a dated wordpress website to a new structure comprised of a Next.js frontend application and a backend CMS built with Payload CMS.  Project deliverables included:

• Full Redesign of the previous wordpress website using a modern tech stack
• Fully responsive design targeting our growing mobile userbase
• New product categorization to help sales staff better showcase products
• Enhanced UX to improve navigation around the website and better ability to search for specific products
• Third party integrations with NetSuite for customer forms and Google Analytics for marketing research.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Meeting deadline for the project was a key success metric; from planning to launch we hit our 6 month goal.
• Stakeholder's in the company were impressed with the new site and ability to extend it after bringing development in-house
• approximately 30% increase in web traffic on the new website with multiple customers appreciating the redesigned UX/UI

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

• Monthly meetings were held to review code and focus on any areas of concern
• Riotters regularly suggested improvements and provided code changes within a small timeframe
• Contact with Riotters was always professional and responses were very fast

What was your primary form of communication with Riotters?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their understanding of our project and needs during development really helped streamline the entire project. being able to send a message and get a reply quickly was very helpful when dealing with sudden issues.

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

Can't think of any areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Intandem Marketing

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Brand Marketing agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Deliver a clear and easy to understand value proposition for our clients brand and services

SOLUTION

How did you find Riotters?

Referral

Why did you select Riotters over others?

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

How many teammates from Riotters were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed to deliver a clear value proposition for our client's complex services offerings. We felt video was a medium that would allow us to show the problem and the solution in a storytelling format. The scope of the project included development of a 1 minute video with 3 key segments that would bring to life the value propositons for each of the client's 3 key services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As this was a creative project, the number one measurement for success was client satisfaction with the quality of the end product and the creative storytelling that was contained within.

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

We utilized a Slack channel which was a highly effective way to communciate between the teams. The Riotters team was extremely responsive and very generous with their time as this project had a very tight timeline.

What was your primary form of communication with Riotters?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to take a simple concept or idea and translate that into a storyboard (and ultimately a video format) was incredibly impressive. Their creative ideation abilities were top notch and really delivered above and beyond our expectations for how the visual story could come together and get the messages we wanted across in an easy to understand (and enterntaining) way. 

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive of Atomworks LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online platform for 3-D Secure 2.0 component functional certification testing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Online homepage re-design
• Online homepage development

SOLUTION

How did you find Riotters?

Online Search

Why did you select Riotters over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Riotters were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Homepage redesign, content writing, animation creation, customer interview, project management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Periodic online meetings to offer the storyboarding, demo of the design and development status allowed us to track the progress and provide progress-relevant feedback at the right time.

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

Project was slightly delayed but only because they were willing to commit additional time to get the project right for us. In summary they were highly responsive and spent the time to read the materials we prepared for the purpose of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Riotters?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They have a really modern design sense and are sensitive to your expectations even if you can't describe them as well. Speed-wise, they are reasonably fast as well. When you work with them, you feel that they understand that they are the designers and they are able to bridge this accordingly with their best practices and workflows. The more you tell them, the better their work is. If you have high standards on every little detail, they are able to meet it, you just need to commit the time into the process.

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

A bit prone to typos in the content writing, so some additional reviews here would be great. Otherwise, I'm very happy with their services and will hire them for my next project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Dan was to be a new crypto-basked stablecoin, built on an EVM compatible network. I was chief research officer for the foundation backing the project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Riotters?

We hired Riotters for web development and design.

SOLUTION

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

We considered at least half a dozen competitors before deciding to go with Riotters. We were looking for the right balance of cost, excellence, visually striking design, and innovation.

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

We had a series of discovery meetings during which we discussed our vision for the site and the design. We unfortunately had to end the project prematurely because of budget constraints on our end. But before we did so we saw first hand how good Riotters is at articulating a vision and giving it shape. They were a pleasure to work with. And a beautiful draft set of designs was produced before we had to call it quits.

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

In total, we worked with two people. The general project manager (and founder) as well as an artist, both of whom did a wonderful job.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Because we had to end our partnership prematurely (again, due to unexpected budget constraints on our end), we were only able to get so far as to see draft designs and logos. That said, they looked great and we were very impressed with them.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow was seamless. Riotters was always available, flexible, and in touch.

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

They are there for you and deeply committed to understanding what you want to create and helping you to create it.

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

None. They were superb all around.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of business development for IncFile.com, a small business platform that helps entrepreneurs launch their businesses, offering them a suite of startup services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Riotters?

Our website had been pieced together over the years. We had different freelance designers and engineers make changes, adjustments, and additions to it, so it became disjointed over time, and there wasn’t continuity with our brand. For example, we had old email templates and new landing pages or a new checkout process and an old home page. Thus, we wanted to fully revamp our website to create continuity within our brand identity.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Riotters provides us with web design and frontend development services. As for their bigger project, they designed a new website for us from scratch, using our old site as a reference. I also provided them with some high-level guidance, explaining our vision and what we wanted to achieve. Then, we collaborated to accomplish that vision.

As part of our brand identity, we wanted to achieve a unique look to stand out from the competition within our industry. Thus, Riotters designed and developed 3D characters for our site. Each character was uniquely crafted and designed for relevancy on any given page, which took a lot of effort from their illustrators. They designed them with pencil on paper, and they then translated them into a 3D model.

Those characters have become part of our brand identity. They are lightbulb characters representing people having a new business idea in mind and wanting to launch it; they mirror our customers. In addition to the custom characters, Rioter has also created custom 3D icons and animated explainer videos.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with around 15 different people from Riotters, including a creative director, various illustrators, wireframing architects, web designers, 3D animators, and video animators.

How did you come to work with Riotters?

We found Riotters through an online design community. I saw their portfolio, liked their work, and scheduled a call. Our project involved more than design, so I wanted to work with people who could understand our vision and had the capability of organizing and managing a large project like ours. Riotters offered a full-stack team that could get the project where it needed to be.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $150,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around January 2019, and developing the site was a year-long project. However, our engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since we launched our site, we’ve seen a significant increase in younger demographics engaging in our website, ranging from 18–24 years old, which is a testament to the appearance and tone of our site, being appealing to the youth. Additionally, we’ve seen a significant increase in our mobile traffic, which means that our site is user-friendly and responsive, and its pages load quickly on mobile devices.

How did Riotters perform from a project management standpoint?

Riotters is always available, and they offer quality work. Their team stayed focused and worked really hard throughout the development project. We use Slack to communicate and host meetings, and we use Asana to manage the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Working with Riotters has never felt like an agency-client relationship. Everyone from their team is very engaged and involved in the project, making them feel like they are an extension of our team. This level of engagement has translated into better project management and a high level of commitment centered around the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. The different pain points I had experienced working with other designers were eliminated since working with Riotters. They have the appropriate infrastructure to support our needs; that’s why we continue working with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust their guidance and direction to get the most out of the engagement. Although it might be hard to do, it is worth it to trust them because they will take your project far beyond what you imagine it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of Product Marketing at a data company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Riotters?

We needed a talented and reliable design to update our website, assist with a re-branding effort, and create marketing materials (sales pitch decks and documents) on an ongoing basis to support our scaling growth

SOLUTION

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

We looked for designers on IDEO, Behance, and Dribbble since those were the best websites to review design portfolios and historical work. We decided to reach out to Riotters because their designs were modern and compelling and matched the aspirations for our changing brand.

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

After an exploratory call with Riotters, we gave them an initial project of improving the layout for our online blog. The results were impressive and we knew right away they would make a great partner. After that, we've been working with them on an ongoing basis. We maintain regular communication over Slack and email since they are a remote, international team. They have helped with new website landing pages (designed in Figma), sales pitch decks, sales one-sheets, executive presentations, new icons and graphics, and everything in between.

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

Each of their team members specialize in a different area of design but they all work collaboratively to produce great work. We work with 1-2 project managers and 3-4 designers, at any given time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Riotter's design work has definitely impacted our business in a positive way, from elevating our brand, to help our sales team close more deals, to driving more traffic for our website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. I was initially worried about the time difference for scheduling regular meetings but so far we've been able to work collaboratively entirely over Figma, Slack, and email. No regular meetings needed, which saves time!

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

Their communication is stellar; it helps us stay on track.

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

At times, the designs don't match up with the message we'd like to get across; however, this may be due to our company working in a niche space, requiring some level of domain expertise.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Chief Executive Officer at eDigital. Founded in 2019, eDigital is a dynamic and ambitious software development company based out of New York, USA. It operates in the field of robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence and data analytics. We have the opportunity to work with fortune 500 clients in the media and internet space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Riotters, and what were your goals?

Our company was of the ground recently and very little time and efforts was put towards marketing and branding. Initial branding was developed and conceptualized in house but very soon we needed an identity. We wanted to make an impact in the field and stand out from the crowd.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found 2 companies online and interviewed both. The experience, and general ideas Riotters had proposed to us really resonated with our goals and ambitions for the brand. Riotters understood our philosophy and dynamism right away and selecting them over the other felt natural.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

They interviewed myself and a few other member of the team to understand the business in more details. They took time to also understand our clients and the type of person we are dealing with. They elaborated a very thorough process of identifying the brand by making the eDigital's team go through exercises and brainstorm sessions. From the study, resulted, new brand guidelines and color scheme, a new logo and polished font that best represent our business.

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

I worked directly with their executive manager. Even though we didn't work directly other person of the team, a few member were working on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We really made an impact and our clients feel more comfortable than ever with our new branding. We received many compliments on our logo and font choices. This has helped us be more present on social media and share more than ever. Our team internally feels comfortable identifying them to our company and it resulted in more creativity and team work.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Communication with Riotters is truly top notch. They use the best communication and project management tools out there and despite the time difference, we never hit any barrier in that respect.

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

The commitment to understand the business in great details was the most impressive. They stressed the importance of understanding our daily tasks and our clients. They were also very impressive during their follow up and presentation skills.

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

I would have liked a wider range of design proposition at the beginning but again with the level of research and dedication they've put it to understand our business, the proposed designs were very targeted and on point.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of CoinAPI LTD. We create software for the cryptocurrency market and employ over 15 people.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Riotters?

We needed help with web development for our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Riotters has worked on website development and other things related to our website. They’ve also helped us develop custom documentation, such as the solution for the project's backend. We’re now focused on the software side, and they’re helping us achieve the end result.

We’ve worked together on the planning, goals, and wireframes. We’ve had several stages to approach the project, and everything is done from scratch.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 4–10 people from their team.

How did you come to work with Riotters?

We were looking for a company that could help us. We had some offers from the market and decided to go with them. Their communication was good.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent approximately $1.4 million.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in March 2016, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve estimated that it’d be significantly more expensive to do the work in-house. We don’t have specific metrics to review, but we’re happy with the results.

How did Riotters perform from a project management standpoint?

Our partnership has been excellent. We have a long history together, and working with them is like a moving target from a project management perspective. If there’s a problem, we sit down and review it, and they make the necessary changes. 

We use Slack, Google Meet, video calls, and in-person meetings for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re artists rather than businesspeople, so the end results differ from the competition.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’s hard to say because it’s been such a long time. Their communication created the most issues in the past, but it currently isn’t an issue. Any problems that have come up have been solved.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Always demand the highest quality because they can deliver it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

GoDocs is a software company that sells to banks, credit unions, and private lenders.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Riotters?

We needed to redesign our entire marketing website.

SOLUTION

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

It was based on their communication style and their portfolio. Riotters stood above all the candidates we interviewed.

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

Project Kickoff: Riotters discussed the project plan, the deliverables, and the deadlines. During the project: Riotters hit every deadline and communicated along the way. Post project: Riotters did a good job of making any remaining edits we needed.

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

Just 1. The founder of Riotters worked with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We just launched the site yesterday so unfortunately, I don't have any results.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Great! It was very smooth and they were excellent at communicating throughout the project. The only issue we ran into was the timezones. We are in the United States and our designer is in Poland so there were only about 4 hours a day that we overlapped.

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

Their speed and ability to hit deadlines were impressive.

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

Some of the sizings of the artboards were a little off so we just had to adjust them when coding the site. It wasn't a big deal but it required a little more dev work. Also, the use of shadows was very strong in the designs, making it tough to code. But other than that they were amazing!!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the VP product of Minta. Our company automates the entire creation and publishing of social content for online sellers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Riotters?

We hire Riotters for building our website at first but the job was so fast and good that we started to think how can we make the partnership even more valued... So we gave them all the UX/UI of our web platform ( desktop and mobile)

SOLUTION

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

I was very impressed by the portfolio of all the team member

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

Research a bit about our company, our values and our positioning in the market. and according to those guides we started to build layer of designs

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

Few, because the beauty with Riotters is that each one ha a strong skill.. so if for example we need an illustration.. than one member create it.. if we need an GIF animation than the other crew member creates it

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The design was given perfect. all files inside Zeplin with all guidelines for our developers

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was amazing. always on time, always free for brainstorm.

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

They really love what they are doing and really know how to execute on time.

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

Nope. Just hoping that they keep up on the same high level standart