endorsedOngoing

UI & Branding for HowardsHome News Aggregator

Services Covered:

UI/UX Design • Graphic Design • Website Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

146 months

Budget

Less than 10K

Start Date

1 June 2014

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

HowardsHome

Nieuwegein, Netherlands

Project Summary

eLEOPARD began by providing logo designs and basic branding for a news and social media aggregator (HowardsHome) and has since taken over the client's UI design. An eight-person team now manages UI design and delivers mockups, HTML/CSS, and graphics for in-house integration. Their work is well-documented, tested across browsers and email clients, and is noted for fast turnaround and smooth collaboration via GitHub.

Key Challenges

Lack of in-house design resources
Need for basic logo and branding design
Desire to avoid hiring a full-time designer
Transitioning design responsibilities from an in-house designer to an external vendor

Project Deliverables

Logo designs
Branding and graphics
UI mockups and interface proposals
HTML and CSS code
Design documentation

Project Solution

The engagement began with design and branding (logo work) and expanded to full UI design in collaboration with the client's wireframing lead. eLEOPARD produces multiple mockups and proposals for interfaces (layouts, coloring, styles) and delivers the final assets — including the CSS and HTML — so the client's developers can integrate them. The client typically interfaces with a single eLEOPARD contact who coordinates the team and performs hands-on work.

Project Outcome

Work is clearly documented and conforms to the client's documentation requirements
Deliverables perform reliably across browsers and email clients due to upfront testing
Fast turnaround with initial designs often delivered within 1–2 days
Successful integration work, including learning and adapting to the Salesforce platform
Ongoing monthly engagement with costs of roughly $200–$1,000 per month and overall spend around $10,000

Platforms

Tech Stack

HTML
CSS
GitHub

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Each deliverable performs reliably across a variety of browsers and email clients, thanks to eLEOPARD’s robust testing methods and clear documentation. Their ability to grasp objectives quickly allows them to deliver impressive product environments at an outstanding price point.”
René de Vries
CTO
Date: 07/12/2017