Reviews for Lantern Digital

John, Executive at Zhuoyu

Working with Lantern Digital, we created a new Chinese + English product website for our Zhuoyu brand, using our brand identity and product photography. Since launch, they have also provided us with ongoing support. We found Lantern Digital through an online search. We chose them over other options because of their high ratings, close geographic location, and aligned company values. We provided Lantern with our brand assets and product photography. The team visited our studio, then developed concepts and page designs for all the key pages. After that, they programmed the website and launched it. They currently provide hosting and support for us. The project resulted in the launch of a new Zhuoyu website featuring all of our collections and products. Everything was delivered on time and according to our expectations. Felicia was always available to support us and answer any questions. Our primary forms of communication were in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps. What I found most impressive about Lantern Digital is that they are an international team based in Shanghai, which offers both ease of communication and a global perspective.

Richard Brown, Founder at Bodyworks

We needed help rebuilding and redesigning our website, which was originally built by another company. Lantern Digital has designed, built, and hosted our website. The team has also created new content for our large site, which includes payment and video streaming features. We found them through an online search. We chose them over other options because they were close to our geographic location, their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours. We started working together in October 2019, and the engagement is ongoing. We've seen an increase in the number of visitors to our site, as well as an increase in video views and payments. Lantern Digital's project management has been very good. We communicate via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, and email or messaging apps. What I found most impressive about them is that they deliver on time, are supportive, know what we want, are ready to listen, and are very responsive. There's nothing they need to improve — they've been great.

Koofeel Wang, Founder at Koofeel Interior Design

I first hired Lantern Digital for branding and our first website in 2006. We have since built three more websites together, with the last one completed in 2015. For the original project, our goal was to create a new brand VI and an outstanding website that would generate new client inquiries. I already knew Lantern's founder and knew they had very talented people with strong design and programming skills. When I needed a website for my company, I decided to hire them. I also felt their team looked very professional and had good taste. We started with a new logo and VI. After some initial meetings to discuss ideas, I received several options to choose from. Next, we moved on to the website, developing a style based on the VI concept. They then handled the programming and created a very attractive animated effect. Because of the new website, I received a huge number of inquiries, including from many well-known international companies. They delivered all work on time with good quality. They were easy to talk to, and the overall schedule was on track. What I found most impressive about Lantern Digital is their creativity. They combine design and programming while also understanding marketing and business. They are open to creative ideas, and they are very responsible and organized. As for areas for improvement, the first website was built in Flash. Later, I asked them to create new sites based on my own ideas—which were extremely simple. Compared to the first one, the newest version isn't very exciting. I hope I can work with them again on a new site.

Sirloin, Founder at Sirloin

I am one of the two founders and the creative director of an independent fashion brand focusing on creative fashion. Our main markets are Japan and China. We hired Lantern Digital to develop a new website and online shop for our brand. We wanted a highly creative and fun website that, in a simple and user-friendly way, reflected our brand's core values. It was also important that the site worked seamlessly both in China and abroad. Initially, we talked with a few different companies, but we really appreciated Lantern's friendly yet professional approach. They were always very clear about costs and timelines, which was very important to us. We immediately felt we could trust them as long-term partners. We had an initial meeting about our goals and ideas. Lantern outlined the requirements for running a smooth website in both China and abroad. After that, we created an initial design. Several meetings and tryouts followed to translate our design into a functional, user-friendly website, with several adjustments along the way. The online shop was developed later but followed a similar pattern. Since then, Lantern has handled maintenance, SEO, and various updates. We don't have metrics to compare with since this was our first website. However, we have received many compliments from partners and customers. People appreciate the innovative and fun designs while still finding the site very user-friendly. We mainly communicated by email, but they were always clear about attaching time frames and budgets. They also often sent step-by-step guidelines for any Shopify issues. What I found most impressive is that the team has been very receptive to our ideas and needs. They have always explained every step professionally and transparently. We see them as a very reliable long-term partner and friend to our brand.

Morgan O'Hara, Managing Partner at The Hutong

We hired Lantern Digital to build a new website focused on the educational branch of our business. Our goal was for the new website to represent the company we had become and to communicate a clear vision of where we were heading. Through our China-based network, we reached out to five different agencies. We selected Lantern based on their professionalism, experience, and references. We had a designer who created assets and a website layout using Adobe XD. From there, we had an initial meeting with Lantern to determine the project scope and to settle on some technical and design compromises. After that, we delivered all of our assets to them, and they stuck to their schedule of delivery. They also conducted a short training and handover session, so that we can now manage the website ourselves. We worked very closely with Felicia, who was our project and account manager. In addition to Felicia, we had two meetings with Andrew, the company owner. Everything was delivered according to spec and on time. I think the website speaks for itself: https://education.thehutong.com/ Once we had delivered the assets to Lantern, we managed everything over email and video calls. What I found most impressive about Lantern Digital was their professionalism, experience, competencies, and values. Honestly, there are no areas for improvement—they did an excellent job.

Rebecca White, Director at HGR Consulting

We hired Lantern Digital to salvage what we could from our existing website setup and redesign a modernized new website. We found Lantern Digital through a referral. We chose them over others because of their high ratings, close geographic location, pricing that fit our budget, great culture fit, good value for cost, and because they were recommended to me. The project team consisted of 2-5 employees. We asked Lantern to redesign our website, including both the content and the way it was laid out. They took the backbone of our existing website and gave us a new, more modern design. At every step, Lantern listened to what we wanted and did not redirect us. They followed our direction on the design and created a website we love. The most important measurable outcome was the speed of execution. We started from ground zero with just a few images and case studies. The framework was assembled quickly. We did not have to go back and forth on small details or re-communicate direction. The Lantern team combines website-building knowledge with a clear design perspective. To build a great website, you need the design knowledge to translate ideas—and that's what Lantern provides. Our primary forms of communication were in-person meetings and email or messaging apps. What I found most impressive about Lantern Digital was how quickly they were able to create the website we were looking for. The team was hands-on and engaged every step of the way until delivery. We are completely satisfied with our experience with Lantern and with our final website.

Zita Yang, Practice Dev Manager & Junior Clerk, Barristers’ Chambers at Des Voeux Chambers

We hired Lantern Digital to redesign its website, aiming to create a modern, professional platform that showcases its barristers' expertise. Given the content-heavy nature of the site, a key requirement was a backend system that streamlines frequent updates of news and case highlights. Lantern Digital was selected based on a referral, a good cultural fit, geographic proximity, and bilingual capabilities. The team delivered beyond expectations, providing polished design and prompt technical support. The client was particularly impressed with their attention to detail, creativity, proactive communication, and tailored solutions for managing content. The project resulted in the successful launch of a fully functional website that reflects the Chambers' professionalism. The new CMS has made content updates significantly more efficient, and user engagement has improved. Post-launch support has been smooth, with prompt issue resolution. The client noted no areas for improvement, though they mentioned that a more detailed post-launch tutorial could further enhance the experience. Overall, they highly recommend Lantern Digital.