Question 1

Is a design agency’s complete portfolio usually displayed on its website?

Accepted Answer

Our showcased projects represent a carefully curated selection that we update annually. Since 2017, we've collaborated with numerous brands across diverse industries and we do maintain an archive of all our work. If you’re looking for examples from a particular industry or type of project, please feel free to ask. We’d be happy to share relevant samples with you.

Question 2

What does Cocota usually deliver in a branding project?

Accepted Answer

Our deliverables include the following:

Brand Strategy Document: Comprehensive outline of your ad-hoc brand platform, with could include mission, values, brand architecture, brand positioning, brand personality, value proposition messaging, brand name, brand slogan…
Visual Identity System: We always deliver a folder with all the visual assets in editable format: from the logo in different formats to other visual resources that will be needed to activate your new brand identity.
Brand Manual: A brand book can be delivered as a live microsite or in presentation format. It explains the foundations of the brand, its visual and verbal identity and includes easy to understand guidelines, that often cover logo usage, color palette, typography, photography, iconography, layout composition, messaging composition and other elements.
Brand Collateral: Communication and marketing materials like corporate presentation or pitch deck, presentation templates, social media templates or office design materials, among other brand communication materials.
Process presentations: At the end of the process we will share all the presentations shared with you during the process of creating your new brand in open format.

Question 3

What is a typical timeline for a branding project?

Accepted Answer

A brand identity project timeline will depend mainly on its scope and the availability of the key content providers. Typically, our projects unfold over a period of 8 to 16 weeks.

Question 4

How much does a brand design typically cost?

Accepted Answer

Most of our full brand strategy and design projects range from €8,000 to €25,000. The price of the project will depend on the complexity of the strategy, the size of the company and its communication channels and needs, and the complexity of the derivables.

Question 5

What tools does Cocota usually use in a branding project?

Accepted Answer

We design in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, plan and document in Notion, and stay in touch through email and Discord. Depending on the needs of the project, we also boost our proposals in collaboration with design resources like typography foundries, AI generators, hand-craft techniques, and more.

Question 6

Why choose Cocota for a branding project?

Accepted Answer

Our clients describe us as passionate designers, attentive listeners, strategic thinkers, and easy to work with. We strive to create best-in-class design — and it shows, with over 30 international design awards in the last five years. We’re great suited for branding and rebranding projects that look to achieve a very professional outcome, end-to-end guidance, and a pleasant process experience.

Question 7

What does Cocota usually deliver in a web design project?

Accepted Answer

We can handle the whole web design project, from creative ideas and content strategy all the way to the website launch. Or, if you'd prefer, we can team up with your crew and just focus on the visual design, then pass the Figma files over to your developers. However, we don’t take on projects that are just for development work.

Question 8

What is a content strategy in web design?

Accepted Answer

A content strategy is like a roadmap for the written content on your website, making sure your message comes across clearly. At Cocota, we don’t just move your old content to your new site. We work with you to create a content strategy that fits your goals and vision. Our team helps improve your website by reorganizing the content, tweaking the copy and tone, and optimizing everything for search engines.

Question 9

What does the timeline of a web design project look like?

Accepted Answer

Our projects usually take around 8 to 16 weeks, giving us plenty of time for solid development and fine-tuning. The timeline for a website design project really depends on both the client and the web design agency. To keep things moving smoothly, we’ll need you to provide all the available content and insights upfront, let us know about any integrations, and be available for check-ins and feedback. On our end, we’ll put together a plan right from the start, considering your needs and our team's schedule. Typically, the design phase takes 4 to 8 weeks, and then another 4 to 8 weeks for development.

Question 10

How much does a website design project typically cost?

Accepted Answer

Our full website design rates tend to start at around € 15,000, including user experience design, interface design and development. The price of the project will depend on the complexity of the content strategy, the number of pages, the required functionalities and the visual content.

Question 11

What tools does Cocota usually use in a web design project?

Accepted Answer

We design in Figma, plan and document in Notion, and stay in touch through email and Discord. We often work on website design projects with custom CMS setups and team up with full-stack developers who can handle whatever you need, whether it’s Webflow, WordPress, React, or something else.

Question 12

Why choose a particular design agency for web design?

Accepted Answer

Our clients describe us as passionate designers, attentive listeners, strategic thinkers, and easy to work with. We strive to create best-in-class design — and it shows, with over 30 international design awards for website design in the last five years. Our goal is to deliver design that serves your purpose, adds value for users, and meets the highest performance standards. If you’re looking to design a website or digital product that amplifies your unique personality and stands out online, we’re a match :)

Question 13

What does Cocota usually deliver in a campaign design project?

Accepted Answer

It will totally depend on your needs. We can work on the full project, from the creative proposal to the delivery of every single final artwork, or just focus on the creation or activation of the campaign. When working on global campaigns, we can also create master assets and a campaign toolkit with clear instructions that will guide local teams or in-house designers on following adaptations.

Question 14

Does Cocota respond to RFPs?

Accepted Answer

While we entertain Requests for Proposals, we truly believe that successful relationships are based on strong, mutual respect. When we receive an RFP invitation, we consider it under several conditions and make sure we will be able to develop our proposal having access to the information we need, having direct contact with decision makers, and being judged under fair and clear criteria.

Question 15

Does Cocota share open files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We don’t charge an extra fee for sharing the open files of final artworks that you’ve previously commissioned us, unless they require extra work from our side (i.e. resolution adaptation, specific layering instructions, etc.).

Question 16

Does Cocota offer design retainers or implants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer retainers on projects that last over 3 months. In our experience, the retainer work model works perfectly on monthly design fees that convey a big workload, such as big campaign activations or digital product development. It’s a way to gain efficiency and focus while guaranteeing availability.

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN FOR SOULFUL BRANDS

A design agency for brand (r)evolution

Branding

Web design

WHAT'S NEW

STRATEGIC CREATIVITY SINCE 2017

Havaianas

Wild

Faster Displays

Musotoku

THEY TRUST US

A cross-industry design studio.

OUR CLIENTS

Award-winning design