2025
Funny Design
Serious Design, a boutique design agency known for its creative excellence in branding, web design, and UX/UI projects, partnered with Notiostore to create a centralized system for managing projects, streamlining communication, and enhancing collaboration. By implementing a custom Notion workspace, Serious Design increased productivity by 35%, reduced project delays, and improved client satisfaction significantly.
Boost Productivity
Client Satisfaction
About Serious Design
Serious Design is a mid-sized creative agency with a team of 25 designers, developers, and account managers. They specialize in delivering high-impact branding solutions, responsive websites, and intuitive user interfaces for clients ranging from startups to established enterprises. As their workload grew, so did the complexity of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
The Challenge
As Serious Design expanded, they encountered several operational hurdles:
Fragmented Communication: Teams relied on a mix of tools (Slack, Trello, Google Drive) for different aspects of projects, leading to miscommunication and lost files.
Inefficient Project Management: Managing timelines, deliverables, and feedback loops across multiple clients became cumbersome, resulting in missed deadlines.
Lack of Centralized Knowledge: Important design assets, client notes, and project documentation were scattered across various platforms, making it difficult to retrieve critical information quickly.
Manual Repetitive Tasks: Administrative tasks like invoicing, status updates, and resource allocation consumed valuable time that could have been spent on creative work.
The agency needed a unified platform to address these challenges and maintain their reputation for exceptional service.
Our Solution
Notiostore designed a comprehensive Notion workspace tailored specifically for Serious Design's needs. The solution included:
Project Management Boards: Kanban-style boards for tracking project stages, deadlines, and task assignments.
Asset Library: A centralized repository for storing design files, brand guidelines, and other creative assets, ensuring easy access and version control.
Client Collaboration Space: Shared spaces where clients could review progress, provide feedback, and approve deliverables in real-time.
Automation Scripts: Custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as sending reminders, generating invoices, and updating project statuses.
Knowledge Base: A detailed knowledge base for documenting best practices, client preferences, and internal processes to ensure consistency across projects.
We ensured the system was intuitive and scalable, allowing Serious Design to adapt as their business continued to grow.
Implementation Process
Our approach involved four key phases:
Discovery Phase: Conducted interviews with designers, developers, and account managers to understand current workflows and pain points.
Design Phase: Created wireframes and prototypes of the proposed Notion workspace, incorporating feedback from Serious Design’s team.
Testing Phase: Deployed a pilot version of the workspace with a small group of employees to identify areas for improvement.
Training & Rollout: Provided hands-on training sessions for all staff members and gradually rolled out the system agency-wide.
Throughout the process, we maintained close collaboration with Serious Design’s leadership team to ensure alignment with their goals.
Results & Impact
After implementing the new Notion system, Serious Design experienced significant improvements:
35% Increase in Productivity: Teams completed tasks faster and reduced idle time between assignments, allowing them to take on more projects.
20% Reduction in Project Delays: Automated reminders and centralized communication eliminated bottlenecks, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
Improved Client Satisfaction: Enhanced collaboration and transparency led to higher client engagement and satisfaction rates.
Time Savings: Administrative tasks were reduced by an average of 5 hours per week per employee, freeing up time for creative work.
These changes allowed Serious Design to operate more efficiently, deliver exceptional service, and achieve substantial growth.
A Word From The Owner
"Notiostore transformed the way we manage our projects and collaborate with clients. Their custom Notion workspace has streamlined our processes, improved our productivity, and elevated the quality of our work. We couldn’t be happier with the results!"
— Emily Carter, Creative Director at Funny Design
Lessons Learned
While the implementation went smoothly overall, we learned a few important lessons:
Change Management Requires Patience: Some team members initially resisted adopting a new system. To address this, we provided thorough training and ongoing support.
Customization Enhances Adoption: Tailoring the workspace to Serious Design’s specific workflows ensured it met everyone’s needs and encouraged consistent use.
Continuous Improvement Matters: Regular check-ins with Serious Design’s team allowed us to refine the system and incorporate additional features as their business evolved.
What´s Next?
Is your creative agency struggling with inefficient systems and disconnected processes? Schedule a free consultation with Notiostore today and discover how we can design a custom Notion solution to boost your productivity and delight your clients!
More Works
(GQ® — 02)
©2024
FAQ
01
What does the process look like?
02
How is pricing structured?
03
Are projects fixed scope?
04
What’s the ROI?
05
How do we measure success?
06
What do I need to get started?
07
Is Notion easy for beginners?
08
Do I need coding skills?
2025
Funny Design
Serious Design, a boutique design agency known for its creative excellence in branding, web design, and UX/UI projects, partnered with Notiostore to create a centralized system for managing projects, streamlining communication, and enhancing collaboration. By implementing a custom Notion workspace, Serious Design increased productivity by 35%, reduced project delays, and improved client satisfaction significantly.
Boost Productivity
Client Satisfaction
About Serious Design
Serious Design is a mid-sized creative agency with a team of 25 designers, developers, and account managers. They specialize in delivering high-impact branding solutions, responsive websites, and intuitive user interfaces for clients ranging from startups to established enterprises. As their workload grew, so did the complexity of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
The Challenge
As Serious Design expanded, they encountered several operational hurdles:
Fragmented Communication: Teams relied on a mix of tools (Slack, Trello, Google Drive) for different aspects of projects, leading to miscommunication and lost files.
Inefficient Project Management: Managing timelines, deliverables, and feedback loops across multiple clients became cumbersome, resulting in missed deadlines.
Lack of Centralized Knowledge: Important design assets, client notes, and project documentation were scattered across various platforms, making it difficult to retrieve critical information quickly.
Manual Repetitive Tasks: Administrative tasks like invoicing, status updates, and resource allocation consumed valuable time that could have been spent on creative work.
The agency needed a unified platform to address these challenges and maintain their reputation for exceptional service.
Our Solution
Notiostore designed a comprehensive Notion workspace tailored specifically for Serious Design's needs. The solution included:
Project Management Boards: Kanban-style boards for tracking project stages, deadlines, and task assignments.
Asset Library: A centralized repository for storing design files, brand guidelines, and other creative assets, ensuring easy access and version control.
Client Collaboration Space: Shared spaces where clients could review progress, provide feedback, and approve deliverables in real-time.
Automation Scripts: Custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as sending reminders, generating invoices, and updating project statuses.
Knowledge Base: A detailed knowledge base for documenting best practices, client preferences, and internal processes to ensure consistency across projects.
We ensured the system was intuitive and scalable, allowing Serious Design to adapt as their business continued to grow.
Implementation Process
Our approach involved four key phases:
Discovery Phase: Conducted interviews with designers, developers, and account managers to understand current workflows and pain points.
Design Phase: Created wireframes and prototypes of the proposed Notion workspace, incorporating feedback from Serious Design’s team.
Testing Phase: Deployed a pilot version of the workspace with a small group of employees to identify areas for improvement.
Training & Rollout: Provided hands-on training sessions for all staff members and gradually rolled out the system agency-wide.
Throughout the process, we maintained close collaboration with Serious Design’s leadership team to ensure alignment with their goals.
Results & Impact
After implementing the new Notion system, Serious Design experienced significant improvements:
35% Increase in Productivity: Teams completed tasks faster and reduced idle time between assignments, allowing them to take on more projects.
20% Reduction in Project Delays: Automated reminders and centralized communication eliminated bottlenecks, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
Improved Client Satisfaction: Enhanced collaboration and transparency led to higher client engagement and satisfaction rates.
Time Savings: Administrative tasks were reduced by an average of 5 hours per week per employee, freeing up time for creative work.
These changes allowed Serious Design to operate more efficiently, deliver exceptional service, and achieve substantial growth.
A Word From The Owner
"Notiostore transformed the way we manage our projects and collaborate with clients. Their custom Notion workspace has streamlined our processes, improved our productivity, and elevated the quality of our work. We couldn’t be happier with the results!"
— Emily Carter, Creative Director at Funny Design
Lessons Learned
While the implementation went smoothly overall, we learned a few important lessons:
Change Management Requires Patience: Some team members initially resisted adopting a new system. To address this, we provided thorough training and ongoing support.
Customization Enhances Adoption: Tailoring the workspace to Serious Design’s specific workflows ensured it met everyone’s needs and encouraged consistent use.
Continuous Improvement Matters: Regular check-ins with Serious Design’s team allowed us to refine the system and incorporate additional features as their business evolved.
What´s Next?
Is your creative agency struggling with inefficient systems and disconnected processes? Schedule a free consultation with Notiostore today and discover how we can design a custom Notion solution to boost your productivity and delight your clients!
More Works
(GQ® — 02)
©2024
FAQ
01
What does the process look like?
02
How is pricing structured?
03
Are projects fixed scope?
04
What’s the ROI?
05
How do we measure success?
06
What do I need to get started?
07
Is Notion easy for beginners?
08
Do I need coding skills?
2025
Funny Design
Serious Design, a boutique design agency known for its creative excellence in branding, web design, and UX/UI projects, partnered with Notiostore to create a centralized system for managing projects, streamlining communication, and enhancing collaboration. By implementing a custom Notion workspace, Serious Design increased productivity by 35%, reduced project delays, and improved client satisfaction significantly.
Boost Productivity
Client Satisfaction
About Serious Design
Serious Design is a mid-sized creative agency with a team of 25 designers, developers, and account managers. They specialize in delivering high-impact branding solutions, responsive websites, and intuitive user interfaces for clients ranging from startups to established enterprises. As their workload grew, so did the complexity of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
The Challenge
As Serious Design expanded, they encountered several operational hurdles:
Fragmented Communication: Teams relied on a mix of tools (Slack, Trello, Google Drive) for different aspects of projects, leading to miscommunication and lost files.
Inefficient Project Management: Managing timelines, deliverables, and feedback loops across multiple clients became cumbersome, resulting in missed deadlines.
Lack of Centralized Knowledge: Important design assets, client notes, and project documentation were scattered across various platforms, making it difficult to retrieve critical information quickly.
Manual Repetitive Tasks: Administrative tasks like invoicing, status updates, and resource allocation consumed valuable time that could have been spent on creative work.
The agency needed a unified platform to address these challenges and maintain their reputation for exceptional service.
Our Solution
Notiostore designed a comprehensive Notion workspace tailored specifically for Serious Design's needs. The solution included:
Project Management Boards: Kanban-style boards for tracking project stages, deadlines, and task assignments.
Asset Library: A centralized repository for storing design files, brand guidelines, and other creative assets, ensuring easy access and version control.
Client Collaboration Space: Shared spaces where clients could review progress, provide feedback, and approve deliverables in real-time.
Automation Scripts: Custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as sending reminders, generating invoices, and updating project statuses.
Knowledge Base: A detailed knowledge base for documenting best practices, client preferences, and internal processes to ensure consistency across projects.
We ensured the system was intuitive and scalable, allowing Serious Design to adapt as their business continued to grow.
Implementation Process
Our approach involved four key phases:
Discovery Phase: Conducted interviews with designers, developers, and account managers to understand current workflows and pain points.
Design Phase: Created wireframes and prototypes of the proposed Notion workspace, incorporating feedback from Serious Design’s team.
Testing Phase: Deployed a pilot version of the workspace with a small group of employees to identify areas for improvement.
Training & Rollout: Provided hands-on training sessions for all staff members and gradually rolled out the system agency-wide.
Throughout the process, we maintained close collaboration with Serious Design’s leadership team to ensure alignment with their goals.
Results & Impact
After implementing the new Notion system, Serious Design experienced significant improvements:
35% Increase in Productivity: Teams completed tasks faster and reduced idle time between assignments, allowing them to take on more projects.
20% Reduction in Project Delays: Automated reminders and centralized communication eliminated bottlenecks, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
Improved Client Satisfaction: Enhanced collaboration and transparency led to higher client engagement and satisfaction rates.
Time Savings: Administrative tasks were reduced by an average of 5 hours per week per employee, freeing up time for creative work.
These changes allowed Serious Design to operate more efficiently, deliver exceptional service, and achieve substantial growth.
A Word From The Owner
"Notiostore transformed the way we manage our projects and collaborate with clients. Their custom Notion workspace has streamlined our processes, improved our productivity, and elevated the quality of our work. We couldn’t be happier with the results!"
— Emily Carter, Creative Director at Funny Design
Lessons Learned
While the implementation went smoothly overall, we learned a few important lessons:
Change Management Requires Patience: Some team members initially resisted adopting a new system. To address this, we provided thorough training and ongoing support.
Customization Enhances Adoption: Tailoring the workspace to Serious Design’s specific workflows ensured it met everyone’s needs and encouraged consistent use.
Continuous Improvement Matters: Regular check-ins with Serious Design’s team allowed us to refine the system and incorporate additional features as their business evolved.
What´s Next?
Is your creative agency struggling with inefficient systems and disconnected processes? Schedule a free consultation with Notiostore today and discover how we can design a custom Notion solution to boost your productivity and delight your clients!
More Works
©2024
FAQ
What does the process look like?
How is pricing structured?
Are projects fixed scope?
What’s the ROI?
How do we measure success?
What do I need to get started?
Is Notion easy for beginners?
Do I need coding skills?