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Q - #1 fastest growing development & design agency in Europe. With 350+ experts,
we design and build digital solutions and scale-up dedicated teams for global
brands, enterprises, agencies, and startups.

 

Brands in 20 countries worldwide trust us with their core products’ design &
development, including The Times, Sandoz, BBC, ManpowerGroup, and TeladocHealth.
Working in many industries, we have specialized in custom software solutions,
including various <strong>Mobile and Web apps, Enterprise platforms, and
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WEB DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL STRATEGY FOR NEWS OUTLET


Web Development Digital Strategy
Nov 11, 2020

THE PROJECT

"They’re a very strong team to work with."

Web Development Digital Strategy
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5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
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Cost:
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Willing to refer:
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Project summary:

A news outlet hired Q agency to develop a new website. The team built the
platform on WordPress, ensuring it’s easily editable and optimized for SEO. They
also provide strategic consulting.

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Product Manager, News Outlet
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"They’re a very strong team to work with."

NOV 11, 2020

5.0
Quality:
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Schedule:
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Cost:
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Willing to refer:
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The Review

Feedback summary:

Since the launch of the site, internal stakeholders have seen an impressive
monthly increase in organic traffic. The process of working with Q agency has
been smooth and seamless, as the team offers a high degree of communication,
professionalism, and expertise.



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 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
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edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager for a news outlet.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

Our publication’s editorial content was very strong when it came to the news,
but we identified a gap around the guidance space. We brought Q agency on board
to help build a site where we could explore the idea of learning in the
financial space.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Q agency delivered a functional site built on WordPress. We needed something
that could be regularly updated with editorial content and optimized for SEO. It
was quite holistic.

Now, we’re focused on optimization. As we learn about our users, it’s more about
delving into the data and solving problems with the help of Q agency. We use
Google Analytics for that piece.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with six people.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

I wasn’t part of the group that hired Q agency, so I can’t speak to that.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There was a restructure of the whole taxonomy of the site, and after making that
change, we saw a 40% month-over-month growth in organic traffic. That’s been
great. They were heavily involved in that process and it was very seamless. 

Anecdotally, in terms of the goals we set for ourselves during sprints, it’s
very rare that Q agency doesn’t meet them. They’re a very strong team to work
with. They’re very knowledgeable and communicative; from my point of view,
they’re excellent. 

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

We have a really good scrum master who’s extremely communicative. It’s nice as a
product manager to be able to lean on someone who’s good at delivering, because
it means I can take a step back and look into the future. They’re very strong
from a project management point of view.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with the quality of their communication. If there’s ever a
problem, the whole team jumps on it straight away. Also, the quality of their
answers when we have questions. Q agency comes back with quite detailed
demonstrations of how to do something if we’re unsure, and they’ll offer to jump
on a call to help us. It’s great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not from my experience. They’re very much embedded into what we’re doing. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very clear on the skill sets you need. Having a diversity of knowledge within
the team has really helped us.

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30%
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Mobile App Development
Web Development
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30% Mobile App Development
30% Web Development
10% UX/UI Design
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Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
Enterprise (>$1B)
Small Business (<$10M)
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30% Small Business (<$10M)
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Education
Financial services
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15% Financial services
15% Information technology
15% Media
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10% Hospitality & leisure
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10%
10%
10%
60% Amazon
10% Azure Platform
10% Google app engine
10% Linux server
10% Windows server
Frameworks and CMS
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10%
10%
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10% .NET
10% AngularJS
10% Flutter
10% Laravel
10% NodeJS
10% ReactJs
10% Ruby on Rails
10% Spring MVC
10% Symfony
10% VueJS
Mobile Focus
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20%
20%
20%
10%
10%
20% Education
20% Financial
20% Health & wellness
20% eCommerce
10% Other consumer apps
10% Other enterprise apps
Mobile Platforms
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20%
20%
60% Hybrid & cross platform apps
20% Android
20% iOS - iPhone
No Code Development
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50%
50% Bubble
50% Webflow
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30%
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15%
40% JavaScript
30% PHP
15% ASP.NET
15% Ruby
User Experience Focus
40%
30%
30%
40% UX Strategy
30% Usability Testing
30% User Research



PORTFOLIO

Key clients: 

The Times, CocaCola, BBC, Manpower, Deloitte, Nestle, Teladoc Health, Novartis,
Hilti, Smart Pension, Vaillant, Volkswagen, Pfizer, Facebook, KJUS, University
of St.Gallen, Ginetta, Almac

MAX BRAIN



Swiss Tech Startup “MaxBrain” partnered up with Q to build a dedicated
development and design team to develop and support the growth of their business.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, MaxBrain offers a completely paperless
Learning Management System to companies and universities. Universities and
companies use MaxBrain in organizing network and internal processes including a
network of facilities, students, and staff. It offers a competitive advantage
for educational institutions through modern and needs-oriented digital education
and training.

Q has supported MaxBrain’s growth for over 2 years with the same core team which
built the initial prototype. Together we’ve identified the best tech-stack for
MaxBrain platform and apps and the whole technical know-how is in Q. We organize
regular workshops with MaxBrain both in Zurich and Zagreb in order to set clear
business goals which our Zagreb team has to match on the development side.

What we did: 

UX & UI Design

iOS App

Android App

Web App

Quality Assurance

 

Through our development, quality assurance, and design efforts, we are
continually developing the MaxBrain platform and MaxBrain mobile apps.

 

BBC PANDEMIC



BBC Pandemic - 2018 Winner - App of the year in Northern Ireland No1 Medical app
– App Store (UK)
No1 Medical app – Google Play Store (UK)
‘Top 100’ Free Apps #19 – App Store (UK)
‘Top 100’ Free Apps – Google Play Store (UK)

The BBC Pandemic mobile app is featured in a groundbreaking citizen science
experiment attempting to simulate the spread of a deadly flu outbreak. The
result of the experiment was revealed in the new TV program on BBC ‘Contagion!
The BBC Four Pandemic’.

Northern Irish agency Big Motive and Q partnered up to build a prototype that
would simulate and predict the future pandemic spread and a full iOS and Android
app in a later stage.

What we did: 

 * Technical Product Discovery

 * Prototype

 * Mobile app

 

Impact: 

100 000 people were involved in the experiment,  featured on the BBC TV program
“Contagion!”  

 

North Star Metric: 

Number 1 Medical APP in the UK (Google Play Store, App Store)

 

We analyzed the product on a small user sample through rapid prototyping and
user-testing. The goal of prototyping was to create a user experience that could
be easily understood by a broader audience.

The science and math teams mapped the experimental data requirements and
designed each step to find the simplest way of asking questions and inputting
responses.

The app was developed for iOS and Android and was launched in October 2017 with
the expectation of 10,000 people finishing the experiment.

The end result was that more than 100,000 people finished the experiment! The
experiment has been hailed as a landmark success, greatly exceeding the
expectations of both scientists and the BBC.

Q was responsible for native mobile and backend development for the BBC Pandemic
iOS and Android apps. Our partner Big Motive was responsible for the UX and UI
design of the apps. This partnership has contributed to a huge leap forward in
science that could help save millions of lives.

 

HILTI



German agency Fork and Q partnered up to build, develop, and support a new
website, shop, and a web app for one of the largest power tools manufacturing
companies in the world - Hilti.

Hilti is a Liechtenstein multinational company that develops, manufactures, and
markets products for the construction, building maintenance, and mining
industries, mainly to the professional end-user. With 25,000 employees, Hilti is
one of the leading brands in the construction sector.

We have established a frontend dedicated team that collaborated with the rest of
the team in Germany and Liechtenstein on the development of Hilti’s website,
webshop, and web apps. Through our development and quality assurance, we
developed Hilti.com and helped Hilti stay one step ahead of the competition.

What we did: 

Website

Webshop

Web App

Quality Assurance

Hybrid App

Hilti.com is available in 50+ countries worldwide. The main purpose of the
delivered solution is to sell their power tools, but also to provide a web app
in which their customers can have all the information about the construction
site they are working on, their tools, etc. From a web app, they can order tool
repair, get special discounts, and many more services that are key for
successful construction projects.

 

GINETTA



Ginetta Cars is a British specialist builder of racing and sports cars based in
Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

 

In collaboration with Retrofuzz, we developed a cutting edge eCommerce and web
app solution for the leading British sports car manufacture.

Q was responsible for the webshop and the web app architecture, development, and
QA. Our partners from Retrofuzz were responsible for the UX and UI design of the
platform. This partnership between the two companies has shown that the Q
development team has great synergy with the design companies and has contributed
to Ginetta brand recognition with their existing and future customers.

Ginetta is one of the leading British race car manufacturers and is putting the
UK at the heart of world-class motorsport again. Ginetta is selling cars across
the world and trains the brightest stars in motorsport. A thorough
digitalization of all internal and external processes was inevitable to keep up
with the competition.

What we did:

Web App

eCommerce

Website

Quality Assurance

Moreover, we developed the Racing Centre app for Ginetta. Racing Centre app
enables all Ginetta Championships drivers to use a dashboard where they can see
their placement, past and future races, all the members of their support team,
useful information, news feed surrounding their career, and many more.

 

STREAMWAYS



What We Did:

 

 * Idea research
 * Product discovery
 * Branding
 * UX/UI 
 * Driving Student app (Mobile and Desktop)
 * Driving School app (Desktop)
 * Admin app (Desktop)
 * Landing page AIRE

 

We can all agree that learning how to drive and studying for driving exams can
be pretty time-consuming, considering everyday life challenges and tasks.

 

Streamways is a company that had a brilliant idea to revolutionize the driving
school market by offering the first fully digital, video-based e-learning
platform in Germany. They noticed that learning behavior patterns changed
rapidly through the years, and it was time for innovation. The central point, in
this case, was empowering young people to feel more liberated while learning
through the best digital educational experience. 

 

Through extensive behavioral research and implementation of gamification tools,
Q-team involved in the project managed to shape and create an app that motivates
rather than pushes users to learn. 

It’s playful and fun, with appealing brand values and personality that supports
young people rushing through everyday life. 

 

What We Built:

 

 * Driving Student app available both as a mobile and desktop version
 * Driving School app accessible through a desktop version incorporated and
   presented through a branded Landing page.

Technologies We Used:

 

We engaged our Flutter experts for the driving student application (mobile and
web), JS Angular experts for the driving school app, and Craft for the
Streamways landing page to start building the product.

THE TIMES



NewsUK is the largest British publisher and the owner of The Sun, The Sunday
Times, and Britain's oldest newspaper with over 200 years long tradition, The
Times. As of 2019, both print and digital form of The Times had a monthly reach
of more than 10.7 million readers in Great Britain.

Since the sales of printed newspapers are declining, The Times wanted to start a
digital business focused on one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide -
traveling.

After a couple of failed collaborations with other digital solutions providers,
The Times found Q as the best fit for creating a web application that combines
travel articles, recommendations from travel experts, and unique and exclusive
offers for traveling worldwide. Q was in charge of all phases of the new product
development - discovery, UX & UI design, web app development, SEO, and
infrastructure optimization.

What we did: 

UX & UI Design

Web App

Quality Assurance

SEO

Infrastructure

Our responsibility was the whole project’s execution - from the initial idea and
the workshop to UX, UI, development, SEO, and infrastructure optimization. The
main purpose of the application is to inspire, advise and enable custom and
unique travel experiences for users worldwide.

After the initial project launch, Q continues to develop and maintain the
application, continuously improving the performance and visibility with a
dedicated team of designers, developers, marketing, and SEO experts.

 




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Mobile App Development UI/UX Design
Sep 14, 2022

THE PROJECT


UX/UI DESIGN & MOBILE APP DEV FOR DIGITAL AGENCY

“We know the project is in good hands, and working as an integrated team is
great.”

Mobile App Development UI/UX Design
$200,000 to $999,999
Dec. 2021 - Ongoing
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4.5
Quality:
4.5
Schedule:
4.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$200,000 to $999,999
Dec 2021 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Q agency works on two projects for a digital agency. They’re building a
collectible cards app that uses image recognition technology and a mobility
membership app; both are for iOS and Android and use Flutter.

The Reviewer
11-50 Employees
Germany

Oliver Ecker
COO, dayy
Verified

THE REVIEW

“We know the project is in good hands, and working as an integrated team is
great.”

SEP 14, 2022

4.5
Quality:
4.5
Schedule:
4.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

Internal stakeholders are satisfied with Q agency’s quality work and accurate
estimates. The team is professional, and they’ve been able to correct their
issues. They’ve earned the client’s trust and worked as honest and open
partners. They communicate via Slack, Google Meet, and Jira.



THE REVIEWER

COO, dayy
Oliver Ecker

Other Industry

11-50 Employees

Germany
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of a digital agency. We provide UX/UI design, brand design, and
development services. We’re a small agency with around 20 people, but we have
large clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

We mainly focused on web development, but we got more requests for app
development. We needed someone to provide app development resources.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’re currently working on two projects with Q agency. We focus internally on
UX/UI design, and they implement the solution. They start with the technical
discovery and use the Flutter framework to develop apps until they’re on the
Google Play and Apple stores.

The first project is for a big supermarket chain in Germany and Europe. We’re
building an app that focuses on the world championship at the end of the year.
The supermarket chain has a partnership with the German Football Association,
and together they’ve released collectible cards from the German national
football team. The app will allow people to collect the card digitally and
unlock special features, prizes, and other rewards. Since the cards have no
codes or markers, implementing image recognition technology is the main
challenge. Additionally, the app will have different animations to make it feel
like a game.

The second app is a membership application for the German Mobility Club. It’ll
allow users to see what’s happening in the mobility world, how they can use
mobility more sustainably, and insert their vehicles to get tips and data to
optimize their driving behavior. Also, an emergency call feature will guide
users through simple steps if they have an accident. Through this feature,
people can get help without calling anyone, get home, and get everything they
need to feel comfortable after the accident.

What is the team composition?

Although we’re not at an operational level anymore, they’ve provided us with a
full stack development team. We’ve had a product owner, a product manager,
developers from junior to senior level, a business analyst, and a project
manager.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

It was a recommendation from a befriended agency.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent €250,000 (approximately $250,000 USD) until now.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in December 2021, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As a design-driven agency, we look at the quality of the implementation; the
UX/UI designs should be as we imagined them. Also, we oversee the estimates,
ensuring they provide a realistic estimation and implement the budget on time.

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

At first, we expected a more proactive approach to their communication — we like
to work as partners, not in a classic vendor-client relationship. After several
calls, we highlighted that we wanted to be transparent and open in the
communication and estimations. Afterward, things got much smoother. We’re
currently working well together.

For communication, we use Slack for chatting, Google Meet for video calls, and
Jira for tickets.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re professionals. After addressing the first hiccups, they immediately
focused on fixing them and giving us a good feeling. Now, we know the project is
in good hands, and working as an integrated team is great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It isn’t critical, but we like to work differently. We don’t need over-friendly
interactions and presentations as the first point of contact. We want to get
straight to the point and be honest to get to the mindset of being partners.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re good at implementing well-defined projects, so you should have a clear
scope.

4.5
Overall Score
 * 4.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 4.5 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Mobile App Development
Mar 17, 2022

THE PROJECT


MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT FOR PET MARKETPLACE

"We don't have a client-agency relationship — we have a partnership."

Mobile App Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Apr. 2021 - Ongoing
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4.5
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$50,000 to $199,999
Apr 2021 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Q agency is helping a pet marketplace develop a cross-platform mobile app. The
team had a workshop to refine the concept and is now building the app with
Flutter. They’re also doing backend work using PHP.

The Reviewer
11-50 Employees
Germany

Executive, Pet Marketplace
Verified

THE REVIEW

"We don't have a client-agency relationship — we have a partnership."

MAR 17, 2022

4.5
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

The client is delighted with the quality of Q agency’s work and their dedication
to the project. The team delivers on time and within budget and has adapted to
the client’s project management tools. Their superb customer service stands out
and contributes to the engagement’s success.



THE REVIEWER

Executive, Pet Marketplace


Other Industry

11-50 Employees

Germany
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at a pet marketplace where breeders can sell their puppies and
other customers sell pet-related supplies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

We were building a new app for a project outside of our current business model.
Since we needed our in-house developers for our existing platform, we needed
external help to build the new platform on the side.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Q agency is building a cross-platform mobile app for us. The concept, graphics,
and UI/UX come from our end. Initially, we had a series of workshops with many
of their teammates to sharpen the concept. 

Although we built the backend in-house, we passed it on to Q agency. Currently,
they’re doing development work in Flutter and backend work, coding in PHP. Q
agency will also develop the frontend.

What is the team composition?

We work with three people from Q agency: two Flutter developers and one backend
developer.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

Another agency we work with recommended Q agency to us. We chose them because
they have good rates and are very customer-focused. 

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent around $150,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in April 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of Q agency’s work is really good. Even though I’m not a Flutter
developer and couldn’t judge their coding, the developers are really dedicated.
For example, they get motivated if we have a deadline.

We had a due date for the first version of the app, and in general, they held to
their end. Although what we initially agreed on couldn’t be completed, it was
due to requirements changing over the course of development, and it wasn’t their
fault. 

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver on time and within the budget. We have dailies with the developers,
and they’re using our project management tools. With this engagement, we’ve gone
from a project approach to a dedicated team approach, so we’re responsible for
all the tools.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m impressed by Q agency’s customer service. They love to make their clients
happy, which stands out to me. They always try to work something out in our
favor if we need anything or if there’s a problem. We don’t have a client-agency
relationship — we have a partnership.

Additionally, they offer different technologies and services, which is a strong
point of Q agency.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve the process from first contact through development. We’d
never worked with an external agency at this level before, and more discussions
about what to do next at the early stages could have helped us. I had a feeling
that Q agency had done this many times before and that our ideas of how the
engagement should work weren’t so involved at first. We’ve had to work it out
between us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would definitely recommend Q agency! My advice would be to talk to them and
make a plan for the project.

4.5
Overall Score
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Custom Software Development UI/UX Design
Mar 7, 2022

THE PROJECT


CUSTOM UX/UI DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT FOR MEDICAL DEVICE STARTUP

“Overall, as the key user, I was very satisfied with Q agency’s work.”

Custom Software Development UI/UX Design
Less than $10,000
Dec. 2019 - Jan. 2020
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4.5
Quality:
4.0
Schedule:
4.5
Cost:
4.5
Willing to refer:
4.5
The Project
Less than $10,000
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

Project summary:

Q agency developed the UX/UI to complement a startup’s medical device hardware.
The client provided Arduino-based demo boards and branding elements to reference
as they developed the UX/UI in Android Studio. 

The Reviewer
1-10 Employees
Kidderminster, United Kingdom

Robert Learney
Co-Founder & Director, Accunea
Verified

THE REVIEW

“Overall, as the key user, I was very satisfied with Q agency’s work.”

MAR 7, 2022

4.5
Quality:
4.0
Schedule:
4.5
Cost:
4.5
Willing to refer:
4.5
The Review

Feedback summary:

Q agency delivered a usable UX/UI that met the client’s needs within two
sprints, despite working with hardware they had no experience with. The client
was satisfied with Q agency’s work and project management — they had sprint
review meetings and project progress meetings with the project manager. 



THE REVIEWER

Co-Founder & Director, Accunea
Robert Learney

IT Services

1-10 Employees

Kidderminster, United Kingdom
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the co-founder of Accunea, a medical device startup in the R&D phase
working with organ transplant patients. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

I’m a programmer and electronics engineer, so I built the hardware side of the
device, but needed a usable interface. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Q agency developed our device’s UX/UI so we could view and pull data. The goal
was to have interface capabilities to turn the data into explainer graphs and
the ilk. At the beginning of the project, I provided Q agency’s team with
Arduino-based demo boards that interacted with specialized frontend hardware
that captured usable data. I also gave Q agency information about the protocol
and data format I was using. 

Q agency used the logo, color scheme, and user information I provided for the UI
design. We went back and forth on the design before Q agency began development
in Android Studio. At the end of the process, Q agency the interface, which
allowed users on handled tablets to interact with data and offload it onto a PC
to analyze, 

What is the team composition?

I worked with 3–4 teammates from Q agency, including Peter (Key Account
Manager), an engineer, and UX designer.  

How did you come to work with Q agency?

For this project, I needed a company that could turn around a product quickly
for a low cost because we had a smaller budget. Q agency was responsive when I
reached out and provided a preview of their previous work. I had a lot of
confidence in their capabilities from what their team showed me and I
appreciated that they were in an EU member state. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around £4,000 (approximately $5,200 USD) with Q agency. 

What is the status of this engagement?

My engagement with Q agency was from December 2019–January 2020. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Q agency delivered a usable interface, although there were some bugs because we
only worked with them for two sprint periods. However, Q agency got us to where
we wanted to be — we’ve used the interface in our research. Overall, as the key
user, I was very satisfied with Q agency’s work. 

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Peter managed the project well — we had regular check-ins with Peter and a
designer to discuss progress throughout the project. We also had weekly sprint
reviews. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Q agency quickly understood exactly what I wanted and turned around a
high-quality deliverable within our timeline. They delivered to the workflow
mockups we approved, which was impressive considering they were working with
hardware they’d never seen before. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I had to address several issues throughout the project, and I think it would’ve
been a more fruitful partnership if the Q agency had sought more senior advice
early into the project. Since we were a smaller-budget project, we worked with
more junior-level teammates from Q agency. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d advise customers to properly scope and define projects with Q agency at the
beginning of the partnership. 

4.5
Overall Score
 * 4.5 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 4.5 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 4.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 4.5 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Web Development Custom Software Development
Mar 1, 2022

THE PROJECT


WEB APP DEV FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE COMPANY

"We have a non-traditional application, and they’ve been willing to give it a go
— figuring it out along the way." 

Web Development Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
June 2021 - Ongoing
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$10,000 to $49,999
Jun 2021 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Q agency is developing an application to control autonomous tractors. Users can
start and stop tractors and operate them remotely. After proving their skills at
an MVP, they commenced full development. 

The Reviewer
1-10 Employees
Santa Clara, California

CEO, Autonomous Vehicle Company
Verified

THE REVIEW

"We have a non-traditional application, and they’ve been willing to give it a go
— figuring it out along the way." 

MAR 1, 2022

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

Internal stakeholders are pleased with the functionality of the application. Q
agency has communicated well throughout the process and is currently developing
more robust features. Customers can expect an adaptable and committed partner,
willing to explore all possibilities throughout development. 



THE REVIEWER

CEO, Autonomous Vehicle Company


Automotive

1-10 Employees

Santa Clara, California
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a company that develops small, autonomous tractors that can
operate independently in unstructured environments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

Our tractors have to be commanded by people using them, so Q agency is
developing the application for us to monitor and control the tractors.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started with a small pilot project — a bare-bones MVP of the application.
After we were pleased with that, we proceeded with a second phase of
development. This product will allow us to start and stop the tractors, monitor
them remotely, and operate them under many conditions.

We’re still developing our tractor system, but we have a brain in a jar. They
used a robotic simulation to test and build the app. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with three people or so: a project manager, a developer and one
more business resource. We mostly worked with the developer. The business
resource is pulled in every once in a while to answer specific questions.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

A family member of one of our employees worked with them to good results in the
past.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around $5,000 for the pilot MVP, and we’ve spent $20,000 on the
current stage of development.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m happy, and my software guys are happy; the app is functioning.

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

They are wonderful in this regard. We use Slack, Jira, and email to collaborate.
There hasn’t been a lot of communication necessary throughout.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their speed of delivery, quality, and flexibility stand out. We have a
non-traditional application, and they’ve been willing to give it a go — figuring
it out along the way.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not that I can think of. We’d have already addressed any issues if they
arose.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a clear idea of what you want to do and a functional goal. If you can
communicate that to them, then they will execute on it.

5.0
Overall Score
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Web Development
Feb 9, 2021

THE PROJECT


WEB DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENT

“We employed them for their development expertise, and that’s what they
delivered.”

Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Aug. - Sep. 2020
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$10,000 to $49,999
Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

Project summary:

Within six weeks, Q agency developed a sophisticated web solution to host a
digital Special Olympics. The solution allowed registered accounts to score
competitors as they performed on a training ground.

The Reviewer
11-50 Employees
Dublin, Ireland

Neil Gordon
Creative Director, 265 Media
Verified

THE REVIEW

“We employed them for their development expertise, and that’s what they
delivered.”

FEB 9, 2021

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

The solution went live without much testing and only had minor issues, which
speaks volumes to the quality of Q agency’s work. Their team proposed additional
functionalities that made the platform more advanced, making the most out of the
limited time that they had. 



THE REVIEWER

Creative Director, 265 Media
Neil Gordon

Advertising & marketing

11-50 Employees

Dublin, Ireland
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the creative director of a digital marketing agency called 265 Media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

We were trying to provide a digital solution for the Special Olympics (one of
our clients). They normally have an annual event, but that didn’t happen because
of the pandemic. Our challenge was to take that live event and give it life in a
digital format.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Q agency helped us develop a technical solution to host the Special Olympics,
which featured competitors from 58 countries. The idea was loosely based on
fantasy football concepts. We’d built a training ground where competitors could
do training exercises and earn points for their respective countries. As they
earned points, they could go up or down a league table. 

To accommodate that, Q agency built a complex solution that allowed everyone who
signed up for the event to participate in scoring the competitors. The solution
would keep a tally of the scores and adjust the league table as the event
progressed. The competitors were also loaded into a map as well as into the
league tables.

Q agency’s team brought a lot to the project in terms of input on other ideas
that we could add, and they managed to hit a tight turnaround of six weeks. We
plan to use this platform for two more events this year as well as for the World
Games. 

What is the team composition? 

I dealt with three people during the scoping process. Once the work began, I
collaborated closely with one point of contact, which was brilliant. The two of
us functioned like project managers to make sure we hit our schedule.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

I’d heard of them through a colleague a few years ago, and they presented us
with some projects that showcased what they could do. We’ve since gone to them
for our bigger, more complicated web development projects.

How much have you invested with them?

It was about €35,000 (approximately $42,400 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

This project lasted from September–August 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Q agency’s platform was the first stepping stone toward digitally transforming
our client’s organization. While we judged the project’s success based on the
number of sign-ups we received, Q agency’s work was really reflected in the
quality of the solution itself. The site worked perfectly despite the short
turnaround preventing us from doing extensive testing. Any minimal bugs that we
did see were fixed quickly.

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very responsive and communicated well. We mostly coordinated through
email. I’d have weekly check-in calls on Fridays with my main point of contact,
with other quick calls as needed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Obviously, Q agency managed to pull off a very complex project in a short time
span, but it was their add-ons that were really impressive. There were functions
that I originally didn’t want to suggest because I was concerned about our
turnaround time. But, they went ahead and scoped out the ideas on their own and
assured us that they could fit them into the schedule. These add-ons ended up
making the solution more advanced.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I wouldn’t say that there was anything that they could’ve done better. We
employed them for their development expertise, and that’s what they delivered.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you have people on your team who know what’s involved in a web
development project. Otherwise, you’ll struggle simply due to the nature of the
work. I’d also advise you to invest the time during the initial scoping process.
Don’t cut corners there.

5.0
Overall Score I couldn’t fault them for anything that they did.
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Custom Software Development
Feb 4, 2021

THE PROJECT


CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR OIL & ENERGY COMPANY

"Their flexibility and adaptability were both impressive."

Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
June - Dec. 2020
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$200,000 to $999,999
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

Project summary:

Q agency helped an oil and gas contractor with a custom software development
project. The software was designed to be used internally to estimate the
necessary resources for a potential project.

The Reviewer
10,001+ Employees
United Kingdom

Op Systems Improvement Specialist, Oil & Energy Company
Verified

THE REVIEW

"Their flexibility and adaptability were both impressive."

FEB 4, 2021

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

With many potential end-users excited to start using the software after seeing
demos, Q agency delivered a strong solution that truly added value for the
client. They remained easy to work with throughout the engagement, keeping the
project on track and staying organized.



THE REVIEWER

Op Systems Improvement Specialist, Oil & Energy Company


Energy & natural resources

10,001+ Employees

United Kingdom
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work for an oil and gas contractor handling operational systems improvement.
That involves examining internal processes and implementing solutions that
optimize efficiency. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

We needed their help with resource forecasting, visibility, and utilization.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We were looking to create a solution that would allow us to take a standardized
approach for estimating required resources for a project or SOW. Related data
was then spread across a bunch of disparate Excel worksheets, so they helped us
build a platform to increased data visibility and standardization. 

The application is geared toward our department of resource management. It was
important that we understood where resources for our current projects get
committed. It was essential for us to have full oversight of our current
resources as well as potential resource shortages further down the pipeline.
They built the custom software platform that gives us those insights.  

What is the team composition?

There were a couple of team changes during the project, so there were about 10
people we worked with in total. However, there was only a maximum of about six
people working at a time. There was a business analyst, a UI expert, someone in
charge of test scripting, a lead developer, and several other developers as
well. 

How did you come to work with Q agency?

Our internal IT team found them and made me aware of their services. Our
solutions team was impressed with their discovery workshop, providing a full
breakdown of the work along with an estimate of what they were able to provide.
Against the market, they offered a full scope of services. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent €160,000 (approximately $192,800 USD).  

What is the status of this engagement?

We had 13 two-week sprints lasting from June–December 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

During the demos we’ve given of the software, we’ve received very positive
feedback. People are excited to get their hands on it. Once we’ve made a few
tweaks based on user feedback, it will be available on a wider scale. The
response has been pure excitement with the company so far.  

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

They're extremely easy to work with and contact. Sometimes, they would push us
to hit deadlines more than we would push them. They’re an organized team that’s
committed to developing a solution that provides value. That showed through in
their commitment to performance and project management.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their flexibility and adaptability were both impressive. In my experience,
designing a new solution is a learning process that needs an agile, quick team.
They were able to move the project forward despite ambiguities, knowing that
we’ll materialize solutions together as we progress. They’ve well to challenging
situations and have allowed the project to develop as we’ve moved forward. They
didn’t need to have all the answers upfront because they took a helpful, agile
approach. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They did a fantastic job.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Let them be creative. Some of the best aspects of our project materialized due
to their suggestions. Be flexible in allowing them to contribute to your ideas,
even if you feel like you have a strong idea of what you want.

5.0
Overall Score
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER
   
   I’ve already recommended them.


Web Development Digital Strategy
Nov 11, 2020

THE PROJECT


WEB DEVELOPMENT & DIGITAL STRATEGY FOR NEWS OUTLET

"They’re a very strong team to work with."

Web Development Digital Strategy
Confidential
June 2018 - Ongoing
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
Confidential
Jun 2018 - Ongoing

Project summary:

A news outlet hired Q agency to develop a new website. The team built the
platform on WordPress, ensuring it’s easily editable and optimized for SEO. They
also provide strategic consulting.

The Reviewer
501-1,000 Employees
United Kingdom

Product Manager, News Outlet
Verified

THE REVIEW

"They’re a very strong team to work with."

NOV 11, 2020

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

Since the launch of the site, internal stakeholders have seen an impressive
monthly increase in organic traffic. The process of working with Q agency has
been smooth and seamless, as the team offers a high degree of communication,
professionalism, and expertise.



THE REVIEWER

Product Manager, News Outlet


Publishing

501-1,000 Employees

United Kingdom
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a product manager for a news outlet.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

Our publication’s editorial content was very strong when it came to the news,
but we identified a gap around the guidance space. We brought Q agency on board
to help build a site where we could explore the idea of learning in the
financial space.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Q agency delivered a functional site built on WordPress. We needed something
that could be regularly updated with editorial content and optimized for SEO. It
was quite holistic.

Now, we’re focused on optimization. As we learn about our users, it’s more about
delving into the data and solving problems with the help of Q agency. We use
Google Analytics for that piece.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with six people.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

I wasn’t part of the group that hired Q agency, so I can’t speak to that.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There was a restructure of the whole taxonomy of the site, and after making that
change, we saw a 40% month-over-month growth in organic traffic. That’s been
great. They were heavily involved in that process and it was very seamless. 

Anecdotally, in terms of the goals we set for ourselves during sprints, it’s
very rare that Q agency doesn’t meet them. They’re a very strong team to work
with. They’re very knowledgeable and communicative; from my point of view,
they’re excellent. 

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

We have a really good scrum master who’s extremely communicative. It’s nice as a
product manager to be able to lean on someone who’s good at delivering, because
it means I can take a step back and look into the future. They’re very strong
from a project management point of view.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with the quality of their communication. If there’s ever a
problem, the whole team jumps on it straight away. Also, the quality of their
answers when we have questions. Q agency comes back with quite detailed
demonstrations of how to do something if we’re unsure, and they’ll offer to jump
on a call to help us. It’s great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not from my experience. They’re very much embedded into what we’re doing. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very clear on the skill sets you need. Having a diversity of knowledge within
the team has really helped us.

5.0
Overall Score
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Web design Web Development
Nov 4, 2020

THE PROJECT


WEB DEV & DESIGN FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY & ATHLETICS COMPANY

“They bring all of the high quality that they promise, and the team has exceeded
our expectations completely.”

Web design Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
July 2019 - Ongoing
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$10,000 to $49,999
Jul 2019 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Q agency has developed a digital platform that analyzes and manages athlete
data. It’s a Craft CMS-based solution that also features third-party
integrations and customizations.

The Reviewer
1-10 Employees
Ireland

Mark O'Sullivan
Co-Founders, BodymechaniX
Verified

THE REVIEW

“They bring all of the high quality that they promise, and the team has exceeded
our expectations completely.”

NOV 4, 2020

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

Initial exhibitions with small and mid-sized enterprises have generated solid
interest in the platform. Now, Q agency is expanding upon the concept with
additional features while still maintaining a simple UI. They’ve earned praise
for both their quality of work and exceptional communication.



THE REVIEWER

Co-Founders, BodymechaniX
Pete Waldron & Mike O'Sullivan

Healthcare

1-10 Employees

Ireland
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Mark O’Sullivan- Director, BodymechaniX Performance Analysis
Peter Waldron- Director, BodymechaniX Performance Analysis

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

PW: We linked up with Q agency to develop our platform. It was a matter of
moving our idea from a clinical environment based in physical therapy practice
into a broader digital platform. From there, we hoped to get our message across
wider medical platforms.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Mike O'Sullivan: Q agency has been instrumental in creating a simple athlete
data management platform. We came to them with a very specific plan, and they
took us through a six-week discovery phase to go over our design and concept.
After that, we had two months of sprints to build the product before going into
initial troubleshooting and debugging.

This year, we’ve gone through a second round of deliverables that expanded on
our concept. The new aspects allow us to analyze certain key metrics. We’re
keeping to a simple design to avoid complicating the interface.

PW: Their team uses HTML 5, JavaScript, Go, and a SASS Webpack to build our
platform. They also follow an OOCSS paradigm with BEM (block element modifier)
for CSS along with component-based pricing. The backend is in Craft CMS. 

In addition, they do our server setup, third-party integrations, and
customizations. All of the extensions are based in PHP. 

What is the team composition? 

MS: There have been about 10–11 people between their account manager, two
JavaScript resources, five developers, designers, and e-commerce specialists.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

MS: We found them through a contact that we have in Ireland that does a lot of
work with Q agency. Our first phone calls were with their CEO and CTO, just to
see if our project would’ve been a correct fit.

How much have you invested with them?

PW: It’s about €17,000 (approximately $17,800 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

PW: The project started in July 2019, and we’re still working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

MS: We’ve exhibited our platform with professional performance teams from a few
franchises, and the response has been very positive. Some of the small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that work with them have also expressed huge
interest. They can see how our platform could add a new dynamic to the business
services that they already provide.

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

PW: For us, their expertise has been great. They bring all of the high quality
that they promise, and the team has exceeded our expectations completely.
There’s nothing that they can’t achieve. 

MS: The communication has been absolutely exemplary. With every facet of the
project, there’s communication and agreement first. Then, they move to test,
build, or publish. We talk through Google Hangouts and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

PW: I’ve mentioned their ability to succeed in everything we could imagine and
the quality of their work. But there’s also their willingness to listen, which
gives them a clear understanding of what we’re looking for. That’s how they’re
able to get an idea from our mind and translate it into the digital platform.

Are there any areas they could improve?

PW: No, I don’t think so. They overachieve with us and have probably expanded
our thought process to a level that we didn’t think we could get to.

MS: To build on that, the way that they anticipated some of our needs before we
knew we needed them was outstanding.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

PS: Have a clear idea of what you’re looking for so that they can streamline it.
They’re very good at figuring out what your needs are through their discovery
phase. Then, they create a clear pathway to achieve your goals. 

MS: If you have a concept, expand it as much as you can. The more information
you give them, the more likely they are to come back with exactly what you want.
Other than that, you’d be silly not to partner with them.

5.0
Overall Score It’s been fantastic.
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES
   
   If anything, we’re the ones that delay them.
 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER
   
   We’ve already referred business to them.


Custom Software Development
Oct 23, 2020

THE PROJECT


SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR CLOUD CONSULTING AGENCY

"They’re great people to work with."

Custom Software Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
4.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$50,000 to $199,999
Mar 2020 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Q agency was hired by a cloud consulting agency to provide software development
resources. The team works alongside the internal one to develop products, using
HTML, Java, and JavaScript.

The Reviewer
51-200 Employees
Italy

Service Manager, Cloud Consulting Agency
Verified

THE REVIEW

"They’re great people to work with."

OCT 23, 2020

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
4.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

Internal stakeholders are pleased with Q agency’s work, noting their dedication
to product success. The team is a reliable and agile resource, and has
integrated quite well with the internal staff. Customers can expect a
personable, responsible, and effective team.



THE REVIEWER

Service Manager, Cloud Consulting Agency


Software

51-200 Employees

Italy
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the service manager for a cloud consulting agency. We develop different
projects on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

We needed help with software development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Q agency helps us develop software development projects on GCP. They work on our
internal projects. Together with our team, they develop our product using Java,
JavaScript, and HTML.

What is the team composition?

We started with one developer. After June, we saw the work was going well and
they had good competency, and integrated two more people. We’re in discussions
about increasing the team again.

How did you come to work with Q agency?

I had colleagues recommend them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $50,000-$90,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2020 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They respect our product roadmap in terms of releasing new functionalities and
things like that.

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

We work with them in an agile way. We have daily standup meetings to discuss. Q
agency works very closely with our team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They really focus on their employees. Their employees are happy to work with
them and now are happy to work with us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, our collaboration is very good.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re great people to work with. They have a lot of developers with good
software development skills that aren’t always easy to find.

5.0
Overall Score
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 4.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES
   
   It’s a good price.

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER


Mobile App Development Web Development Custom Software Development
Sep 23, 2020

THE PROJECT


CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT FOR VIRTUAL RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT CO

“They were really able to interpret what we were trying to do.”

Mobile App Development Web Development Custom Software Development
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
see more
5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Project
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan 2020 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Q agency provides front- and backend development resources to build out a custom
virtual hospitality platform. They’ve developed five applications and have
handled machine learning and NLP integrations.

The Reviewer
11-50 Employees
Saginaw, Michigan

David Dittenber
CEO, BYOD
Verified

THE REVIEW

“They were really able to interpret what we were trying to do.”

SEP 23, 2020

5.0
Quality:
5.0
Schedule:
5.0
Cost:
5.0
Willing to refer:
5.0
The Review

Feedback summary:

Q agency translated an idea into a viable solution with commercial
opportunities, leading the client to sign them on for more work. They’re able to
provide qualified resources with skillsets in multiple areas. The polished and
flexible team communicates seamlessly and facilitates a fluid process.



THE REVIEWER

CEO, BYOD
Dave Dittenber

Hospitality & leisure

11-50 Employees

Saginaw, Michigan
Phone Interview A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the
phone.
Verified

THE REVIEW

 * Background
 * Challenge
 * Solution
 * Results
 * Ratings

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an
edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Bring Your Own Data (BYOD). We’re a virtual hospitality
application and platform, concentrating on operational excellence and ROI to the
bottom line of restaurants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Q agency?

We originally worked with Q on an application build.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We presented them with an idea we had to enhance our platform, and they did our
front- and backend platform build. They’ve now launched five applications for
us.

Because the architecture is fairly sophisticated, and we wanted to do some
custom stuff, Q brought in different skillsets and expanded their own team. Not
only are they managing the scope, but they also go out and recruit the resources
that we need. Our backend is built on a lot of different coding, like Python,
while the frontend is more traditional, so we needed Q’s resources to have those
jive together. 

Our team worked directly with them on the architecture, and they recruited the
tools that they needed to ultimately deliver the solution. Machine learning,
natural language processing (NLP), and other things on the backend are
integrated into the solution, so it’s a lot of different pieces to put together.
They’ve done a fantastic job navigating through all of that.

We just started up with a different scope with them. We’re still working with
the entire team and are actually expanding a little bit. 

What is the team composition?

At the high point of the project, we worked with 10–12 people, which included
the development team, the backend management team, and all of their
administrative people. Vedran (Founder & CBO) handled business development,
Matej (Senior Software Developer) did backend development, and someone else did
frontend development.

Since I’m on more of the business and commercial side than the technical side,
my main contacts were Vedran and Adrian (Key Account Manager). However, my chief
architect, chief DevOps person, and data scientist worked with the people on the
front- and backend teams. 

How did you come to work with Q agency?

Two years ago, we were working on another project and were introduced to Q.
However, we’d already picked the vendor. In the meantime, we kept their file.
When this project came about, our Swiss partner Frank called them. They were
very gracious. We actually met them in New York, and then Frank met them at the
office in Zagreb. 

How much have you invested with them?

To date, we’ve spent around $250,000–$300,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our work together began at the beginning of 2020, and we’re still in process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I have an interesting background in that I own restaurants, too; I have a
restaurant management group here in Michigan. Before we thought we were going to
commercialize the solution, we looked at using the tool to manage our own
business. We tested some of the market out before going to Q. We did our due
diligence and determined there was a commercial opportunity.

We’ve had a chance to test those solutions internally, so the measure of success
has been this idea translated into what we wanted to test and what the market is
looking for. Using that beta in my own restaurant allowed us to sign an
exclusivity agreement with a big association here in Michigan. They were really
able to interpret what we were trying to do and put that into all of the
applications, as you can tell by all of these commercial opportunities going
forward. Then, just based on the market willingness and the feedback that we get
on those particular applications, we’ve signed onto a new deal with them.

How did Q agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication and project management have been great, from my standpoint. I see
the deliverables at the end, so I’m not necessarily interacting with them on a
daily basis. However, all of the people that work for me have been very positive
about Q’s interactions, deliverables, timelines, and communication. My
communication with Zedran and Adrian is second-to-none. Even if there were
issues, they were very willing to finding a solution.

They’re a great company to work with. They’re very flexible. Even though we’re
international, it hasn’t affected any of it.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their energy and experience are impressive. A lot of people have a ‘flashy
brand’; they have a uniqueness and coolness to them, which is easy to do from a
branding standpoint, but then they underdeliver. Q agency has that whole
package; they have the image upfront, but it goes through all the way to working
with their people and their teams, which I think is very difficult to do.
They’re very polished and edgy, which you need to have on this kind of project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Offhand, I can’t think of anything they could’ve done differently. It was a very
fluid process, and everybody embraced change whenever necessary. In true agile
style, they really delivered.

Any advice for potential customers?

Anybody looking for someone that has the ability to do full-stack traditionally
but then also push the envelope, understand they’re a company that likes to
understand the project and scope. They’re very easy to deal with, but you need
to be prepared; they challenge you to make sure you’re getting back exactly what
you want. Expecting to be challenged on the customer side is needed for a
successful project.

5.0
Overall Score
 * 5.0 Scheduling
   
   ON TIME / DEADLINES

 * 5.0 Cost
   
   VALUE / WITHIN ESTIMATES

 * 5.0 Quality
   
   SERVICE & DELIVERABLES

 * 5.0 NPS
   
   WILLING TO REFER
   
   I already have.

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