Transforming Void: Social Ties, progress tracking and Game customizations. We crafted user-centric, game-specific interfaces for an immersive gaming experience.

B2C, GAMING, SOCIAL COMMUNITY, WEB PLATFORM

Hanna Svetlitskaya

Crafting Void: Comprehensive Design, Branding, Illustrations and Video Creation

Whenever passion meets expertise, expect fireworks. This is one of the rare cases when our team’s favorite thing outside work met our client’s strategic decision to develop an app. 

B2C, SONIC TUNER MOBILE APP

Ritvik Menon

Designed and built a prolific string instruments tuning app

CGMA is a provider of online digital art education. We developed a richly functional educational environment, all with customized integrations with third-party applications, a rethinking of information architecture, and automation.

B2C, E-LEARNING, WEB PLATFORM

Manny Fragelus

Project summary:Shakuro has developed a web-based education platform using Ruby on Rails. The work is part of an ongoing partnership. They continue to provide support and maintenance.Feedback summary:The team is a responsive and timely partner. Their workflow approach has resulted in a successful and cost-effective partnership. Customers can expect consistent performance from Shakuro.Introduce your business and what you do there.I am the CEO and founder of CG Master Academy. We are an online digital arts school for the games, film, and animation industry.What challenge were you trying to address with Shakuro?In a previous engagement with Skauro, we needed help developing a platform for CG Society, an online community forum for computer graphic specialists and artists. The CG Society was using an outdated version of vBulletin and lacked a strong team of developers to fix the problem.Most recently, we hired Shakuro to develop our core product offering, a virtual classroom platform.

What was the scope of their involvement?For the CG Society project, Shakuro migrated the entire database to their proprietary platform. They continue to provide maintenance and support.In my current work with them, Shakuro is helping my company develop a web-based platform for our virtual classroom. They utilize Ruby on Rails.What is the team composition?We worked with a project manager and 8–9 teammates assigned to our project.How did you come to work with Shakuro?Based on their platform development experience, Shakuro has garnered a reputation for being the best web development firm for larger-scale platforms. They also have experience developing community sites and marketplaces.How much have you invested with them?The project budget is $100,00–$150,000, and we have spent about $60,000.What is the status of this engagement?I worked with them on the first project in November 2016. The virtual classroom project commenced in early 2018 and is ongoing.

SOLUTION

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Overall, feedback has been amazing.How did Shakuro perform from a project management standpoint?Shakuro's team is very responsive. We meet once a week to discuss the status of the project. They provide a comprehensive hours breakdown, so we can see exactly what individual team members are working on and how much time they put into it. We communicate via Skype.What did you find most impressive about them?Shakuro is a full-service development house that delivers on time and on budget. The team's timely, cost-effective, and consistent high-caliber work sets them apart.Shakuro’s competitors charge higher rates for the same quality of services. It’s unusual to receive so much value for Shakuro’s prices. We will continue to work with them for as long as they continue to deliver on this.Are there any areas they could improve?We have had some technical issues, but technology is very difficult to control. The initial establishment of our workflow and communication caused some minor problems, but this is to be expected at the beginning of any project.Any advice for potential customers?Adjusting to the remote services can take time and might not be appropriate for all companies. However, Shakuro provides regular updates and makes all content and materials readily available.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Designed and developed a virtual classroom platform

ZUUS.AI is more than just a tool - it's a revolutionary platform that's transforming digital asset management and the digital economy.

B2C, Branding, Automated financial advisor

Karine Khamoian

An AI-powered tool for automated portfolio management

Zad is a mobile investment platform that integrates both robo-advisor and trading features while strictly adhering to Shariah compliance. With its comprehensive features, users are allowed to navigate and manage their investments effortlessly, while ensuring their financial activities remain within the bounds of Islamic law. 

B2C, FINANCE, MOBILE APPLICATION

Mary-Ann Sadovaya

Platform that integrates both robo-advisor and trading features

Symbolik is a charting tool, trading analysis platform, and a social network for traders, investors, and money managers.

B2C, Branding, Investment tool, UI UX design

T.J. DeMark

Project summary: Shakuro has developed a new custom feature for a financial platform. Shakuro has designed and built a new feature on the client’s existing platform, supporting UI/UX design using Figma.Feedback summary:Shakuro has delivered high-quality coding work and a user-friendly interface. The client has received positive feedback from customers, and the team is responsive when bugs arise. Shakuro accommodates to the client’s time difference and communicates via Zoom, Slack, email, and Figma.Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the president of a company that creates and distributes market timing algorithms for financial instruments.What challenge were you trying to address with Shakuro?We needed help developing a custom social community for use with our existing application.

What was the scope of their involvement?Initially, I gave Shakuro an overview of what we were looking for and showed them our existing application. Shakuro’s process began through exploration and interviews to define what we would need regarding features, timelines, and budget.After providing that information, Shakuro began the ideation portion of the engagement, during which we went through various UI/UX design considerations. We’ve collaborated and refined the app’s UI/UX design together. Shakuro considers how things would work in isolation and how they’d work together with the existing application.Following a preliminary exploration phase, Shakuro used Figma to wire frame and then design the look of the application, after which they began developing the software.What is the team composition?We’ve worked with two teammates who were actively engaged in the onboarding and design process. We’ve also worked with Shakuro’s front- and backend developers and a project manager.How did you come to work with Shakuro?Shakuro created a social community for an art website that I have an account with. When I logged into the site and reviewed it, I was impressed and envisioned what Shakuro could achieve for our company.We have been looking for a company able to provide white-label community software solutions. However, we often encountered limitations for our specific purposes since our industry requires detailed solutions, and some general software applications cater to a much broader audience.I was able to find a case study on the art company's engagement with Shakuro and, from there I reached out to Shakuro to inquire about a tailored solution to my company's needs.How much have you invested in them?$250,000+What is the status of this engagement?My engagement with Shakuro started in August 2021, and it’s still ongoing.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Our customers are pleased with the software and their feedback has been incredible. Shakuro has created an elegant and user-friendly interface that is intuitive to our user base. Shakuro has launched a valuable feature for a broader platform, which is something we have wanted to do for a long time. Our in-house team has found Shakuro’s teamwork to be good quality when reviewing it. The team is responsive when bugs arise and provides continued improvement of the product. We’ve experienced minimum issues when executing the software, and the team has made the process enjoyable from start to finish.How did Shakuro perform from a project management standpoint?We’ve decided to elongate dates in some instances, and Shakuro has had minimal delays. The scope of the project grew upon previous discussions. Our communication occurs primarily via Zoom, Slack, email, and Figma. There is a sizable gap in time zones, and both parties have had to accommodate schedules in order to conduct live meetings, but we recognize it’s worthwhile in order to get the best outcome. Moreover, ensuring we have these meetings when there’s confusion has yielded the best outcomes and allowed us to solve problems quickly. We don’t tend to outsource work, and working with Shakuro feels like a collaboration between teams in different locations.Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?Eugene’s (Designer) work has been exceptional, Moses (Creative Producer) has done an incredible job throughout, Pavel (Project Manager) has been very detailed and thorough, and Alex (Account Executive) has been essential in ensuring our needs are met. These are just a few of the members but the entire Shakuro team is fantastic.Are there any areas they could improve?Shakuro’s communication could improve regarding proactiveness. I’m aware creativity isn’t something that works on a fixed schedule, and although communication happens regularly through passive means like Slack and Figma comments, active communication is tougher when dealing with different time zones. Although this hasn’t been problematic since we really enjoy Shakuro’s abilities and processes, there is a time zone difference beyond our control, and having more direct communication as complex features are addressed would help expedite solutions.Any advice for potential customers?Share your needs with Shakuro and prioritize what is critical for your project and for the process. When we first engaged with Shakuro, they understood what was needed from a social community, and we trusted their judgment. Shakuro does a phenomenal job at asking the right questions, and by understanding our needs, they’ve defined what needs to be created regarding UI/UX design.Shakuro has created a unique design for what our company is and where we want to go. Go into the process trusting Shakuro is an expert in UI/UX design, and ensure you understand what is necessary and what is negotiable in your product’s design. Shakuro has done a great job in improving our product.

A trading analysis platform & institutional-grade investment tool

SELECT is a private membership community with benefits for business and recreational travelers, nightlife aficionados, restaurant connoisseurs, and people with an active social life.

B2C, PRIVATE COMMUNITY ECOSYSTEM, MOBILE APPLICATION, WEBSITE

Carlo Cisco

Project summary:Shakuro redesigned a website as well as Android and iOS apps for a membership card company. Using Swift, they rebuilt the iOS app. They also updated the brand identity including the logo and color schemes.Feedback summary:Shakuro delivered satisfying brand collateral and a superior iOS app that received positive user feedback and improved rankings in the App Store. The team is accessible and flexible with schedules to meet critical deadlines. They offer extensive expertise that supports an ongoing partnership.Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the founder and CEO of SELECT. We’re a membership card and mobile app that connects people with exclusive events, prices, and perks at over 1.6 million locations and online.What challenge were you trying to address with Shakuro?Our dated designs across our website and mobile applications were our primary challenges. We were in dire need of a design and brand refresh.

What was the scope of their involvement?Initially, Shakuro focused on design and branding. They created a new logo and color schemes. Then, their team redesigned both our iOS and Android mobile applications as well as our website. Once we got into the iOS designs, our lead developer and Shakuro recommended that we refresh the app. Their team redid our iOS app in Swift and manages monthly updates.What is the team composition?We have a main point of contact for design and a second main point of contact for iOS development. We’ve worked with probably 4–5 people in total.How did you come to work with Shakuro?I found them on a website where I looked into their work. On that website, they were ranked within the top 50 companies. They completed projects for high-end brands and created modern designs. That’s what made me decide to partner with them.How much have you invested with them?We’ve spent around $39,000 on their services.What is the status of this engagement?We started in June 2019 and our partnership’s ongoing. Their design work and the iOS project are complete, but they’re our go-to iOS development agency.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Our members loved the new iOS app. It looks and functions better. It’s seamless and rarely crashes. With our previous app, we got bad reviews on the App Store. Our ratings shot up in both the App Store from a 3.8 rating to a 4.8 rating. That’s a combination of Shakuro's designs as well as the quality of their development.They’re good critical thinkers, so if our existing logic didn’t make sense, they told us. Their team put a lot of time and energy into optimizing our platforms. Our customers also loved our new branding elements. We couldn’t be happier.How did Shakuro perform from a project management standpoint?Our main mode of communication’s Slack. We’re based in the US, so the time difference can be challenging. However, they’re always available in the mornings to coordinate details. Their team notifies us well in advance of their national holidays.They’ve stayed on deadlines. It was important for us to get the iOS app out by the end of the year. There were initial conversations that the deadline didn't look good. But they completed the project when we wanted it. Every time there’s a product that we want ahead, they hit our goal.What did you find most impressive about them?Shakuro has a clear focus on quality. Their design and branding work’s outstanding. They did a fantastic job with the iOS app. They’re an obvious stand out for design and branding services. There’s plenty of data and information to reference in support of that claim. Shakuro’s our go-to for design, branding, and iOS development. They’re also great at UX design.Are there any areas they could improve?No, I don’t think so. Anytime there’s an ongoing engagement, it can be tricky to synchronize timelines. In all honesty, they’ve met our deadlines every time. Their team’s willing to reprioritize, which is an advantage of being an ongoing customer.Any advice for potential customers?Give them your opinions and guidance but let them do their work. When we received the initial branding elements, we were surprised but loved them. Keep communication open as with any design and development relationship.

A new look and an app for a VIP membership card

Navi Africa is a pioneering brand in the African travel industry, providing a comprehensive and user-friendly mobile app.

B2C, BRANDING, CONCIERGE MOBILE APP

Nishita Devanand

Brand identity and mobile app design for a concierge app

Proko, an educational web platform for artists by artists, outgrew its original magnitude and required a major transformation. Together with Shakuro, they turned into a full-scale e-learning and communication platform.

Stan Prokopenko

Project summary: Shakuro handles web design and development services for an e-learning art platform. They're handling the front- and backend development of the platform and built social networking and gamification features.Feedback summary:The partner is happy with the deliverables, and the platform's beta version just launched. The Shakuro team effectively manages the server with no issues or bugs. Their communication skills complement their project management style. They're highly skilled and possess a problem-solving mindset.Introduce your business and what you do there.I’m the founder and CEO of Proko LLC. We make educational art videos on how to draw.What challenge were you trying to address with Shakuro?Our previous website was just a WordPress platform but it got to a point when it wasn’t cutting it anymore. My community on YouTube was growing so I wanted to create a custom website that’d allow us to have more control of our features and build more of a social network.

What was the scope of their involvement?Shakuro built the platform using Ruby on Rails. We just launched the beta version last month, that was the first deliverable that’s gone to the public. The platform is an online school that allows users to watch videos and keep track of their progress. Working and designing from scratch, they’ve built a database as well as handled front- and backend development. They also redid my logo.On the frontend, they built a social network. All of the commenting and discussion features are accompanied by the ability to add images, tag other users, and follow accounts. There’s a news feed that’s tailored toward every user. There are also gamification features involved where people get credit for everything they do on the site including watching videos, helping others, and completing assignments.What is the team composition?The exact number has changed according to the development stage but at any given time it’s been around six. Michael (Project Manager) is our main point of contact.How did you come to work with Shakuro?I found them through a recommendation. I talked to the founder of a website that’s similar in scope and in our same industry. He put me in touch with Kostya (Founder & CEO). We had a meeting, and I really liked everything he said so we moved forward.How much have you invested with them?We’ve invested about $750,000.What is the status of this engagement?Our ongoing engagement started in July 2017.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?We launched the beta version of the platform and invited a few hundred testers so hopefully, we’ll be able to receive some metric-related feedback soon. Shakuro has been running my WordPress site, and we haven’t had a single issue or bug since they took over. Their ability to manage the server and keep it running has been way better than what I had before.How did Shakuro perform from a project management standpoint?I have meetings twice a week with the project manager. We usually communicate over Skype but will instant message throughout the week. During these meetings, we discuss features we need to work on and ones they’ve already done. We also discuss questions and how we’ll go about them. They use Jira for their scrum system; I have access to it and will occasionally take a look at it.What did you find most impressive about them?Their organization and skill level are excellent. Shakuro hires very skilled developers who know what they’re doing so they don’t waste time. They always bring up very good concerns before starting. Their team members know exactly what questions to ask as well as any problems that need to be figured out before they begin.The whole team is experienced in the workflow so the process is efficient and organized. I always know what to expect and how long it will take. It’s a pleasure doing it because I never find bugs or get frustrated.Are there any areas they could improve?No, I can’t think of anything.Any advice for potential customers?Have trust in them, they do what they’re doing. It’s important to have a good project manager. Make sure to communicate regularly with them; it makes their job easier as well. Provide feedback and stay focused on the goal of the project without bombarding new features all the time.

Drawing and painting education platform that makes learning fun again

The Quickee media platform originates from Ghana and provides the first-on-the-continent service for fans to get personal video messages from African celebrities.

Helping businesses achieve goals. Solving people’s problems.

Crafting Void: Comprehensive Design, Branding, Illustrations and Video Creation

Designed and built a prolific string instruments tuning app

Designed and developed a virtual classroom platform

An AI-powered tool for automated portfolio management

Platform that integrates both robo-advisor and trading features

A trading analysis platform & institutional-grade investment tool

A new look and an app for a VIP membership card

Brand identity and mobile app design for a concierge app

Drawing and painting education platform that makes learning fun again

A fan-creator messaging platform & marketplace

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We can help.

Helping businesses achieve goals. Solving people’s problems.

Crafting Void: Comprehensive Design, Branding, Illustrations and Video Creation

Designed and built a prolific string instruments tuning app

Designed and developed a virtual classroom platform

An AI-powered tool for automated portfolio management

Platform that integrates both robo-advisor and trading features

A trading analysis platform & institutional-grade investment tool

A new look and an app for a VIP membership card

Brand identity and mobile app design for a concierge app

Drawing and painting education platform that makes learning fun again

A fan-creator messaging platform & marketplace

Have an idea? We can help.

Have an idea?
We can help.