Totem Studio

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Founded:
2020
Hourly Rates:
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Ratings:
4.2 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Real Estate Retail & E-commerce Legal Services Food & Beverage Energy & Utilities Nonprofit & NGO Logistics & Supply Chain

Where We Specialize

28% Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality 28%
Software Development 26%
UI/UX 22%
AI Development 11%
Bot Development 6%
Mobile App Development 5%
Web Design 2%

Industry Expertise

Education62% Manufacturing38%

Typical Project Size

42% Small Business
34% Enterprise
24% Midmarket Business

About

Totem Studio is a technology company founded in 2020. The company's main offerings are UI/UX Design. Its team includes 10 - 49 specialists working across design, development, and delivery. Projects are generally billed around $25 - $49 / hr/hr. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating Totem Studio.

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Solid delivery, though timelines needed some pushing

Mark Morgan / Head of Product | Oct 14, 2026

Overall the project was a success, though it was not without some challenges. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. Their team changed one developer midway, which slowed things down for a couple of weeks.

I would recommend Totem Studio to anyone looking for a dependable Software Development partner.

Project summary

We hired Totem Studio to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The engagement ran for about 7 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Sep 2026
Business Type:
Real Estate
Location:
Phoenix, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Real Estate company based in Phoenix, USA. I'm the Head of Product and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Software Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Megan Coleman / CTO | Aug 11, 2026

Our experience with Totem Studio was really positive from start to finish. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. I would recommend Totem Studio to anyone looking for a dependable Mobile App Development partner.

Project summary

We partnered with Totem Studio to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Retail & E-commerce
Location:
Charlotte, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pinecrest Retail is a Retail & E-commerce business in Charlotte, USA. As CTO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Totem Studio.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mobile App Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Totem Studio asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Retail & E-commerce clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Mobile App Development partner.

Professional AI & Machine Learning Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Anna Weber / Director of Technology | Aug 05, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with Totem Studio to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Oct 2025 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Legal Services
Location:
Frankfurt, Germany

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Director of Technology at Sage Law Group GmbH, a Legal Services company based in Frankfurt, Germany. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly AI & Machine Learning. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Legal Services and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable AI & Machine Learning partner.

Solid UI/UX Design Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Neha Reddy / Co-Founder | Jul 25, 2026

Totem Studio did good work for us, and we would use them again. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The UI/UX Design work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. Documentation at handover was a bit thin and we had to ask for more detail.

I would recommend Totem Studio to anyone looking for a dependable UI/UX Design partner.

Project summary

We engaged Totem Studio to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. Overall it was a 2-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - May 2026
Business Type:
Food & Beverage
Location:
Jaipur, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Redwood Beverages Pvt Ltd is a Food & Beverage business in Jaipur, India. As Co-Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Totem Studio.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Food & Beverage and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Skilled AI & Machine Learning Team That Understood Our Business

Nathan Murphy / Founder | Jul 21, 2026

Totem Studio did an excellent job for us. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Totem Studio was brought in to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 9 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Sydney, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Ironwood Utilities Pty Ltd is a Energy & Utilities business in Sydney, Australia. As Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Totem Studio.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly AI & Machine Learning. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Energy & Utilities clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Ella Ngata / CEO | Jul 19, 2026

Our experience with Totem Studio was really positive from start to finish. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We partnered with Totem Studio to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Nonprofit & NGO
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as CEO at Lakeshore Trust Ltd. We operate in Nonprofit & NGO and most of our customers are in and around Auckland, New Zealand.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Software Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Nonprofit & NGO clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Software Development partner.

Would happily work with them again

Johan Dlamini / CEO | Apr 12, 2026

Totem Studio did good work for us, and we would use them again. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We partnered with Totem Studio to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 7-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Logistics & Supply Chain
Location:
Durban, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as CEO at Pioneer Freight (Pty) Ltd. We operate in Logistics & Supply Chain and most of our customers are in and around Durban, South Africa.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build a demand forecasting model on top of our sales data so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly AI & Machine Learning. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Good work overall, with a few bumps along the way

Rob Hughes / Managing Director | Jan 24, 2026

Overall the project was a success, though it was not without some challenges. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing. I would recommend Totem Studio to anyone looking for a dependable UI/UX Design partner.

Project summary

We hired Totem Studio to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The project took roughly 5 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Edinburgh, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Managing Director at Beacon Power Ltd. We operate in Energy & Utilities and most of our customers are in and around Edinburgh, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to run user research and create new designs for our mobile app so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly UI/UX Design. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Totem Studio asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Energy & Utilities clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.
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