Arounda is a globally recognized agency that specializes in product design. They offer clients customized UI/UX designs worldwide and provide complete digital product development and design services. Recently, the research team at GoodFirms had the chance to interview Vlad Gavriluk, the founder and CEO of Arounda, to gain valuable insights into his business. Below is an excerpt from the interview.
Arounda is a company that specializes in providing user-centered design interfaces to enhance the experience of websites and mobile applications. Their approach involves engaging users and assisting in brand growth. They have a team of over 89 highly skilled UI/UX specialists who have successfully delivered design and development projects to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies.
The company offers effective solutions to deliver the best-in-class digital products to clients. Such solutions include MVP build and launch, product redesign, and team extension. The team can develop web and mobile digital applications from scratch or redesign existing products according to the client’s business needs. The company follows a comprehensive approach to finding top talent to create efficient and effective digital products.
Arounda has completed 133 product design and development projects in the past five years, including web and mobile applications, through their formula of asseveration and attention to detail approach. Their exceptional contributions to the IT industry have earned them a prominent position on the list of top web design companies in Ukraine on GoodFirms.
The GoodFirms team interviewed Mr. Vlad Gavriluk, the Arounda founder and CEO, to learn more about the company and its values.
Let's commence the interview right away.
Vlad Gavriluk Briefly Explained His Belief In The Company And His Role In It
According to Mr. Gavriluk, the company was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Odesa, Ukraine. The name "Arounda" is a combination of "around" and "a," representing the company's dedication to ceaseless innovation. The last letter, "a," signifies their continuous commitment to development and growth. This belief drives them to create the most innovative and impactful digital products.
As the CEO, he leads a highly motivated team. This team develops human-centric products committed to financial freedom, global recognition, and continuous improvement. He ensures the team maintains a business-oriented mindset to create high-quality digital products.
A Well-Defined Business Model That Operates With High Quality And Commitment
During the discussion, Mr. Gavriluk discussed the company's business model, which relies on a remote in-house team with multidisciplinary digital product design and development skills. This team comprises skilled product managers, designers, developers, and business analysts dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to clients.
Arounda distinguishes itself from its competitors by providing a team that focuses on delivering exceptional user experiences and creative product designs on time. The company's design process prioritizes meeting the product requirements and offers dedicated product managers and art directors working in pairs. This approach ensures flexibility and transparency throughout the project cycle, making it a business-oriented service.
Arounda Offers A Wide Range Of Industry Expertise And Comprehensive Services
Mr. Gavriluk shared that the company's team has completed various projects for various industries, including Web 3, blockchain, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and eCommerce. The company is committed to building long-term client relationships and fosters a collaborative work environment.
Arounda offers product design and development services, including product discovery, UX/UI design, web/mobile app design, branding, user testing, and graphic design. Their team is skilled in product vision, market research, analytics, and software tools like Webflow, WordPress, and React. They can also help with illustrations and visual branding.
Arounda's high ratings and positive reviews on GoodFirms testify to its exceptional customer service and satisfaction-guaranteed results.
A Straightforward Payment Structure With Reasonable Budget Requirements
Mr. Gavriluk mentioned the company offers various payment options such as time, material, dedicated team, and fixed-cost payments based on the project's nature. The company offers three pricing models: time and material, dedicated payment, and fixed price. Time and material offer flexibility through sprints, while a dedicated team payment option suits dynamic tasks. Fixed price is ideal for defined scopes.
Arounda considers projects that meet its basic budget requirements. The minimum budget to start a project is $5,000, depending on services, goals, working model, and project scope.
The Visionary Approach For The Upcoming Years
Mr. Gavriluk shared his vision for the next decade. The company plans to continue focusing on innovation and adopt more authoritative business approaches that align with clients' goals and objectives. This commitment will help the company strengthen its client relationships and maintain its legacy.
The company is committed to providing high-quality and scalable digital products with exceptional designs that add value to the design community.
You can also go through this detailed interview on GoodFirms.