Contact Details
Name: Marc Katsambis
Tel: 03 9417 0757
Email: info@koodoz.com.au
Website: http://www.koodoz.com.au
Address: 203 Langridge St, Abbotsford 3067 Melbourne
Koodoz Design
Koodoz is a creative studio in Abbotsford. We help businesses unleash their full potential through clever design
Key Facts
Clients & Projects: 41
Reviews: 17
Average reviews rating:
4.9 Stars
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay, Serbian,
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2006
Joined WWDC: 2008
Services
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Social Media
Here at Koodoz Design, we create custom-designed websites that are unique and engaging, meet the needs of your business and target your clients and potential clients.
All of our sites are handcrafted with clean, standards-compliant code, using strict HTML5 and CSS3 to ensure your site not only looks great, but performs well too.
Industry Sectors
Health & Beauty, Other, Building & Construction, Retail, Financial & Legal, Entertainment, Manufacturers & Engineers, Professional Services, Media & Communication, Recruitment, Not for profit / Charity, Food & Drink, Educational, Sports & Leisure, Tourism & Travel, Consumer ServicesTends to work with
Startup, Small-Medium Enterprise (SME), Entrepreneur, Private Company, Non-profit Organisation, Corporation / Public CompanyGeneral location of clients:
Australia, Melbourne, Sydney, BrisbaneContent Management System:
We utilise a wide range of open source CMS platforms including, Drupal, Joomla, WordPress - proficient in all, giving us the flexibility to provide our clients with the right solution for their website. Koodoz Design can also develop custom built CMS platforms to suit unique requirements.Recent Projects
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Hastings+Co
http://www.hastingsandco.com.au/
Fully Certified trainers with over 35 years experience in the real estate industry. Outsource to the hastings+co experts to save money on business overheads such as salaries, tax, super, office space and equipment. Read More -
Bavaria Power Tools
http://www.bavariapowertools.com.au/
Bavaria Power Tools belongs to the German company Einhell Germany AG, and provides high quality products at a competitive price. Read More -
Smoothflo Products
http://www.smoothflo.com.au
Smoothflo Products are Melbourne's leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality ducting & components for the commercial air conditioning industry Read More
Recent Reviews
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Reviewed on 17 May, 2012
The team at Koodoz where very professional and kept us up to date with the process at all times. All our needs were met allowing us input where desired. Marc was great at explaining what would happen in simple laymens terms. As th... Read More
Kate Toohey
— Smoothflo -
Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2011
I have been involved in small business now for nearly ten years and in that time I have had to utilise the skills of external companies for a myriad of different reasons and although generally things get done to a reasonable sta... Read More
Robert Boschma
— Specialist Termite Control -
Reviewed on 19 Oct, 2011
Koodoz make the whole process of designing a website simple and enjoyable. No request is too hard and we were kept informed every step of the way. Koodoz took the time to understand our business and what we want to achieve from ... Read More
Veronica Galea
— Johansson Solicitors
Awards
The CSS Awards - August 2009
Site of the Day - Keith Cakes
Australian Web Awards - October 2011
Finalist of Australian Web Awards - eCommerce Category - Camp Luxe
Interview
Q : Describe your company in 5 words.
A : Unique, creative and customer focused
Q : Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
A : A funky inner city creative studio with a small team of passionate creatives and a fantastic client base.
Q : How was your company name chosen?
A : The word kudos always resonated with me. When I looked into it's definition, 'Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement' - it just worked. The meaning totally encapsulated the design process and seemed fitting to the business. The unique spelling is literally the phonetic spelling of the word.
Hastings+Co
Fully Certified trainers with over 35 years experience in the real estate industry. Outsource to the hastings+co experts to save money on business overheads such as salaries, tax, super, office space and equipment.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | SME |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | PHP, JavaScript, (X)HTML, CSS |
| Completion date: | December 2012 |
Services provided
Hosting, Development, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Design, Branding
Bavaria Power Tools
Bavaria Power Tools belongs to the German company Einhell Germany AG, and provides high quality products at a competitive price.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Building & Construction |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 3 |
| Technologies used: | PHP, JavaScript, (X)HTML, CSS |
| Completion date: | November 2012 |
Services provided
Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Design
Smoothflo Products
Smoothflo Products are Melbourne's leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality ducting & components for the commercial air conditioning industry
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Manufacturers & Engineers |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP |
| Completion date: | May 2012 |
Services provided
Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Clients Review
17 May 2012
Reviewed by Kate Toohey
— Smoothflo
The team at Koodoz where very professional and kept us up to date with the process at all times. All our needs were met allowing us input where desired. Marc was great at explaining what would happen in simple laymens terms. As this was our first time being apart of web design I feel that all went smoothly. We are very happy with the outcome
Koodoz Design comments:
Thank you kindly for the review, Kate.
We definitely like to pride ourselves on painting a clear picture of the processes of a web design project and to ensure the client is not overwhelmed with technical lingo.
We're really happy with the refresh of the Smoothflo website and we're sure your existing and potential clients will appreciate it, too!
2vue Imagery
2vue Imagery is Melbourne's leading Photography outfit for Weddings, Live Sports, Music & Events in Melbourne.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Media & Communication |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Super customised Drupal 7 Upload, arrange and sort photography Allow content to be edited Mobile device compatible Heavy duty image loading capabilities |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML, AJAX |
| Completion date: | April 2012 |
Services provided
Content and Copy, Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Fortitude Health & Fitness
www.fortitudehealthfitness.com.au
Fortitude Health & Fitness provide Personal Training, Group Exercise Classes & Adventure Fitness to achieve positive results through fun exercise and nutritional education!
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Basic Content |
| Organisation category: | Startup |
| Industry: | Health & Beauty |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, AJAX, SAAS, jQuery |
| Completion date: | February 2012 |
Services provided
Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Specialist Termite Control
At Specialist Termite Control Pty Ltd, we know all there is to know about termites. That’s because we’ve been protecting homes and businesses in Melbourne for more than 20 years.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Consumer Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | WordPress |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML |
| Completion date: | November 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Clients Review
1 December 2011
http://www.termitespecialist.com.au
Reviewed by Robert Boschma
— Specialist Termite Control
I have been involved in small business now for nearly ten years and in that time I have had to utilise the skills of external companies for a myriad of different reasons and although generally things get done to a reasonable standard it is rare that a company will actually exceed my expectations.
This has been the case with Marc and his team at Koodoz who have worked so hard on everything from our company logo and letter heads to our paper advertising and web site. We are particular about what we want and regardless of our request Koodoz has managed to incorporate our wishes in a mode and style that by far surpasses what we would have come up with alone.
All the work performed by this company has been of a high standard but I personally feel the work they have done on our website is by far the best and is now the flagship of our advertising campaign. I cannot recommend this company more highly.
Zig Inge Group: Prospect Hill Retirement Village
www.prospecthillretirementvillage.com.au
Prospect Hill: Offering you the Gold Standard in independent living in a retirement community in Melbourne. 63 luxurious apartments in the heart of Camberwell
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Building & Construction |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | WordPress |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 5 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML |
| Completion date: | November 2011 |
Services provided
Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
HR Toolkits
HR Toolkits for Recruitment & Selection, Employee Inductions & Career Development of your staff. Buy Human Resource toolkits online
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Startup |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 3 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, PayPal Integration, AJAX |
| Completion date: | October 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Clients Review
17 October 2011
Reviewed by Catherine Powell
— HR Toolkits
Koodoz has a process which was efficient. They were able to help me with a concept for my HR toolkit business which was intuitively very close to what I had in mind. The design and development went on with minimal contact but check-ins at the right time to ensure key design issues were covered. The development phase was also streamlined. At all times they responded quickly to changes and requests and there were no hidden costs or time issues.
Would highly recommend Marc and his team, their advice and service was great and I sensed they were keen to try something new and make it work. Would highly recommend for their professionalism, friendliness and responsiveness.
Koodoz Design comments:
Catherine,
Just received your glowing review!! Thank you for the kind words - it means a lot and we really appreciate it.
We're glad you're happy with the outcome of the site, and we look forward to assisting you with any further developments.
Kind regards,
Marc Katsambis
Contested Wills and Probate Lawyers
www.contestedwillsprobatelawyers.co.uk
Contested Wills and Probate Lawyers (CWPL) aims to provide its customers with everything they need to get the best results from contesting or challenging a will, with no financial risk on their legal fees.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | Content Managed |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Financial & Legal |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | WordPress |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 3 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | September 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Clients Review
19 October 2011
Reviewed by Veronica Galea
— Johansson Solicitors
Koodoz make the whole process of designing a website simple and enjoyable. No request is too hard and we were kept informed every step of the way. Koodoz took the time to understand our business and what we want to achieve from the website and so they were able to design a site that was perfect for us.
Everyone at Koodoz is great to deal with and they are always quick to get back to you. They take the time to make sure we understand our options and are happy with the progress.
Koodoz are professional and innovative and it shows in their work and how they deal with their clients.
Koodoz Design comments:
Thank you, Veronica, for a wonderful testimonial.
We're really glad Johansson Solicitors is happy with all the sites we have developed to date and we are certain we will be able to continue develop innovative ideas to promote Johansson's online ventures, in the future!
All the best - Koodoz Design
Australian Teachers Chronicle
Australian Teachers Chronicle has been providing Australian Teachers & Schools Primary & Secondary Teachers Diaries, Journals and Planners for over 40 years!
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Educational |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | OpenCart eCommerce |
| Online Payment System: | PayPal |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, AJAX |
| Completion date: | September 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
Clients Review
22 September 2011
Reviewed by Wayne Kobrin
— Australian Teachers Chronicle
Koodoz listened to our suggestions and needs and returned with a great concept. They kept in contact with us throughout the process showing us what had been created to date and accepted both criticism and comments. Nothing was too much for them and they did their best to accomodate all our needs. The website is great and I highly recommend them.
Average Ratings
Client Reviews
17 May 2012
Reviewed by Kate Toohey
— Smoothflo
The team at Koodoz where very professional and kept us up to date with the process at all times. All our needs were met allowing us input where desired. Marc was great at explaining what would happen in simple laymens terms. As this was our first time being apart of web design I feel that all went smoothly. We are very happy with the outcome
Koodoz Design comments:
Thank you kindly for the review, Kate.
We definitely like to pride ourselves on painting a clear picture of the processes of a web design project and to ensure the client is not overwhelmed with technical lingo.
We're really happy with the refresh of the Smoothflo website and we're sure your existing and potential clients will appreciate it, too!
Smoothflo Products
Smoothflo Products are Melbourne's leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality ducting & components for the commercial air conditioning industry
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Manufacturers & Engineers |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP |
| Completion date: | May 2012 |
Services provided
Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
1 December 2011
http://www.termitespecialist.com.au
Reviewed by Robert Boschma
— Specialist Termite Control
I have been involved in small business now for nearly ten years and in that time I have had to utilise the skills of external companies for a myriad of different reasons and although generally things get done to a reasonable standard it is rare that a company will actually exceed my expectations.
This has been the case with Marc and his team at Koodoz who have worked so hard on everything from our company logo and letter heads to our paper advertising and web site. We are particular about what we want and regardless of our request Koodoz has managed to incorporate our wishes in a mode and style that by far surpasses what we would have come up with alone.
All the work performed by this company has been of a high standard but I personally feel the work they have done on our website is by far the best and is now the flagship of our advertising campaign. I cannot recommend this company more highly.
Specialist Termite Control
At Specialist Termite Control Pty Ltd, we know all there is to know about termites. That’s because we’ve been protecting homes and businesses in Melbourne for more than 20 years.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Consumer Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | WordPress |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML |
| Completion date: | November 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Design, Development, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
19 October 2011
Reviewed by Veronica Galea
— Johansson Solicitors
Koodoz make the whole process of designing a website simple and enjoyable. No request is too hard and we were kept informed every step of the way. Koodoz took the time to understand our business and what we want to achieve from the website and so they were able to design a site that was perfect for us.
Everyone at Koodoz is great to deal with and they are always quick to get back to you. They take the time to make sure we understand our options and are happy with the progress.
Koodoz are professional and innovative and it shows in their work and how they deal with their clients.
Koodoz Design comments:
Thank you, Veronica, for a wonderful testimonial.
We're really glad Johansson Solicitors is happy with all the sites we have developed to date and we are certain we will be able to continue develop innovative ideas to promote Johansson's online ventures, in the future!
All the best - Koodoz Design
Contested Wills and Probate Lawyers
www.contestedwillsprobatelawyers.co.uk
Contested Wills and Probate Lawyers (CWPL) aims to provide its customers with everything they need to get the best results from contesting or challenging a will, with no financial risk on their legal fees.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Financial & Legal |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | WordPress |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 3 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP |
| Completion date: | September 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
17 October 2011
Reviewed by Catherine Powell
— HR Toolkits
Koodoz has a process which was efficient. They were able to help me with a concept for my HR toolkit business which was intuitively very close to what I had in mind. The design and development went on with minimal contact but check-ins at the right time to ensure key design issues were covered. The development phase was also streamlined. At all times they responded quickly to changes and requests and there were no hidden costs or time issues.
Would highly recommend Marc and his team, their advice and service was great and I sensed they were keen to try something new and make it work. Would highly recommend for their professionalism, friendliness and responsiveness.
Koodoz Design comments:
Catherine,
Just received your glowing review!! Thank you for the kind words - it means a lot and we really appreciate it.
We're glad you're happy with the outcome of the site, and we look forward to assisting you with any further developments.
Kind regards,
Marc Katsambis
HR Toolkits
HR Toolkits for Recruitment & Selection, Employee Inductions & Career Development of your staff. Buy Human Resource toolkits online
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Startup |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 3 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, PayPal Integration, AJAX |
| Completion date: | October 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
22 September 2011
Reviewed by Wayne Kobrin
— Australian Teachers Chronicle
Koodoz listened to our suggestions and needs and returned with a great concept. They kept in contact with us throughout the process showing us what had been created to date and accepted both criticism and comments. Nothing was too much for them and they did their best to accomodate all our needs. The website is great and I highly recommend them.
Australian Teachers Chronicle
Australian Teachers Chronicle has been providing Australian Teachers & Schools Primary & Secondary Teachers Diaries, Journals and Planners for over 40 years!
Technical specification
| Languages: | N/A |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Educational |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | OpenCart eCommerce |
| Online Payment System: | PayPal |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, AJAX |
| Completion date: | September 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Content and Copy, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
29 August 2011
Reviewed by Megan Bata
— Camp Luxe Pty Ltd
Marc, Daniel and the team at Koodoz Design have been excellent to work with. We have found them collaborative, professional and willing to contribute strong ideas to improve the initial brief for the website. Their attention to detail in design has exceeded our expectations and the technical support has been excellent both through the build, launch and ongoing management. They has been able to communicate clearly with us without jargon, and have been very transparent throughout the whole process regards timing and costs. I would recommend them on to anyone requiring a retail website. We are continuing our relationship with Koodoz with the maintenance of our website and additional offline marketing materials.
Camp Luxe
Finalists in the 2011 Australian Web Awards Camp Luxe is a young Australian online store that ranges luxury outdoor & camping products. We are a 100% family owned company, full of avid campers and lovers of the outdoors. While we love the adventure of far-reaching destinations, we are also not ashamed to admit we sometimes like the indulgence of glamping (luxury camping).
Technical specification
| Languages: | English - with the ability to include multiple languages |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Startup |
| Industry: | Sports & Leisure |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Camp Luxe using a heavily customised eCommerce platform called OpenCart |
| Online Payment System: | PayPal, eWAY, Visa, MasterCard |
| Size of project team: | 5 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, |
| Completion date: | April 2011 |
Services provided
Branding, Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
29 May 2011
Reviewed by Simon E Smith
— Simon E Smith - Podiatric Surgeon
The team at Koodoz design far exceeded my expectations right across the board. Not only was the service (and my experience of the process of having a website developed) friendly and engaging, they created excceptional quality creative design in a short turn around time. The construction of my website - from initial meeting to completion - proceeded rapidly and professionally. Koodoz staff were always available to recieve input and I always felt in the centre of my website design (i.e. they listened!). Their knowledge of internet search engines and terms to ensure my website appears high in the prioirty of search engines, such as Google, is exceptional. At no point was I dissatisfied and I doubt that there is anything they couldn't do with web creative design if asked. I am confident that I could not have received better service or production from any other company.
Smith Foot & Ankle
Melbourne's premier Podiatry Clinic. Simon E Smith - Specialist Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Entrepreneur |
| Industry: | Health & Beauty |
| Content managed (CMS): | No |
| CMS Description: | N/A |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 5 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP |
| Completion date: | May 2011 |
Services provided
Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
20 May 2011
http://www.directioneering.com
Reviewed by Naava Lederman
— Directioneering
Koodoz design were great to work with on our website redesign. They were good at listening to our needs and dealt with unexpected complications quickly. They kept me informed all the way through the process and the product was very good value when compared to the many other quotes we received in early research stages.
We're very happy with the end result and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Koodoz to others.
Directioneering
Directioneering assist companies and executives with Careers and Career Development, by providing expert advice for Career Transition, Talent and Leadership and Outplacement. Directioneering takes a one-on-one, personalised approach to ensure each individual better understands themselves, their career motivation and potential. Only then, can they select a career path which will be rewarding and offer a high likelihood of success.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Professional Services |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | WordPress |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 5 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, AJAX |
| Completion date: | April 2011 |
Services provided
Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
16 February 2011
http://www.writeawaywithme.com
Reviewed by Beth Cregan
— Write Away With Me
I would highly reccomend Koodoz Design. Designing a website is a process which requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Listening carefully to your client and being able to capture something of their passion and style is so important. I felt Koodoz Design worked extremely hard in this area. I felt very much part of the process and I am delighted with the end result. They had the unenviable task of designing a website that needed to appeal to a wide audience - parents, teachers and students and their technical expertise and strong background in design, ensured that this was successful. I have appreciated the level of contact too, once the website went 'live'. Marc set aside time to teach me how to use the various aspects of the website - newsletter/blog/social media and has given valuable feedback as I take ownership of the site and start producing blog entries etc. This service, I feel is exceptional but something I have come to expect from their team. Koodoz Design has since taken on the task of designing my company business cards. Designing the website was more than a simple transaction, as Koodoz Design will be a valuable resource for me as I move forward.
Write Away With Me
Write Away With Me inspires children and teachers to become aware of their unique power as writers, narrators and creative thinkers
Technical specification
| Languages: | English |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Entrepreneur |
| Industry: | Educational |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | This site is entirely based on the WordPress CMS. The site has been designed to allow the administrator to update any page on the site, which includes a Blog. |
| Online Payment System: | N/A |
| Size of project team: | 3 |
| Technologies used: | (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML, CSS3, HTML5 |
| Completion date: | December 2010 |
Services provided
Branding, Hosting, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Development
13 December 2010
Reviewed by Grant Ford
— TV Trends Pty Ltd
We are extremely satisfied with both the process and the result for the eziVase website project.
Marc and his team listened to what we required and delivered a website that satisfies all of our prerequisites.
Our company has several websites and one of the key challenges we have faced in the past is finding a web company that has the ability to provide high quality design and programming services. We have found that many companies are generally proficient in only one or the other. Koodoz is the full package providing a high standard in both web design and programming.
I highly recommend Koodoz Design.
TV Trends
TV Trends specialise in offering innovative products through Television and Online mediums. Ezivase - an instant vase, just add water - is the new, affordable way to keep your bouquet of flowers fresh.
Technical specification
| Languages: | English - with the ability to include multiple languages |
|---|---|
| Project type: | E-commerce |
| Organisation category: | Private Company |
| Industry: | Retail |
| Content managed (CMS): | Yes |
| CMS Description: | Open Cart allows the client to monitor all sales and process each order. The client can also add or remove products, product info, product images and control product pricing. |
| Online Payment System: | PayPal |
| Size of project team: | 4 |
| Technologies used: | CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, |
| Completion date: | October 2010 |
Services provided
Hosting, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Social Media, Development
Daniel Angel
Senior Web Designer & Developer
An über-nice Colombian ex-pat Web Developer who enjoys art house films, craves caffeine and wishes IE a most painful death.
Jeanene Booth
Accounts Manager
A sweet-toothed, Broadway music enthusiast Accounts Manager, who is only slightly obsessed with Edward Cullen.
LiXin Lim
Graphic Designer
LiXin is a softly spoken Graphic Design intern with a keen interest in Package Design and a hankering for tongue-numbing spicy food. She also wields a killer 'ninja-style' ping pong paddle grip.
Marc Katsambis
Creative Director & Graphic Designer
A logo-loving, gourmet cheese-eating, globe-hopping Graphic Designer with a penchant for the finer things in life.
Owen Evans
Freelance Front-end Web Designer
Owen is a guitar playing, website designing Welshman, who says "Awesome" too much and is currently living and working in China.
Rhett Luciani
Digital Designer
An avid golfer and self-confessed bookworm. Rhett's honed his craft is in branding and making things look amazing across all visual mediums.
Nestled between Church St and Punt Rd, we're located in the heart of Cremorne (Richmond) just behind the old Bryant & May building.
Q: What's your name and position in the company?
A: Marc Katsambis, Director and Graphic Designer
Q: Describe your company in 5 words.
A: Unique, creative and customer focused
Q: What's your business philosophy?
A: Everything we design at Koodoz revolves around our motto – Simplicity is the key. Our design methods maintain a clean, clear and concise feel. We utilise quality imagery and accompany it with clever typography to portray a professional yet simple message
Q: Describe your office environment.
A: Small home office with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere
Q: Describe how your team interact and work together.
A: Our team is a group of 20-somethings who love what they do and enjoy good music and a laugh
Q: What makes you different from other web design companies?
A: As a small creative studio, we can provide fantastic, functional websites with great UI designs and offer premium customer service
Q: How do you get the majority of your business?
A: We use cold letters/calls and promotional mail campaigns to local businesses and word of mouth is constantly growing.
Q: Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
A: Initial meeting/briefing, quotation, client questionnaire, heuristics, site structure, visual concept, coding & development, bug fixes & testing, launch site
Q: What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
A: Communication is vital. Keeping the client up to date with a project is paramount. Honesty and transparency is equally important.
Q: How do you manage demanding clients?
A: Positive communication and transparency.
Q: Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
A: A funky inner city creative studio with a small team of passionate creatives and a fantastic client base.
Q: Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
A: It's constantly evolving! The possibilities are limited only by our imaginations. Web for the mobile market will definitely increase too.
Q: What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
A: Both PC and Mac
Q: How was your company name chosen?
A: The word kudos always resonated with me. When I looked into it's definition, 'Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement' - it just worked. The meaning totally encapsulated the design process and seemed fitting to the business. The unique spelling is literally the phonetic spelling of the word.
Q: If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
A: Content, content is king! Not only from an SEO point of view, but also for your existing and potential customers.