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Sidebar International is a satellite design studio offering on-demand design teams. Founded in 2019, the agency provides branding, UI/UX design, video production, and web design services. It operates as an extension of client teams without overhead costs.
Sidebar International is a satellite design studio founded in 2019, positioning itself as an on-demand design team that integrates seamlessly into client operations. The agency describes itself as an extension of a client's team, available when needed without the overhead of full-time hires. Its designers have prior in-house experience at digital and through-the-line agencies, allowing them to immerse themselves in client brands and processes.
The agency is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a remote office. It employs under 49 people and charges an average hourly rate of $100. The minimum project budget is available upon inquiry. Sidebar International has a 5.0 rating from 2 Google reviews, indicating positive client sentiment.
Sidebar International offers a broad range of services including digital services, branding, design services, video production, creative services, UI/UX design, web design, and product design. Within product design, the agency specializes in product prototyping. The agency's portfolio includes projects for clients such as Al Jazeera Digital, Oxford Human Rights Hub, MTN Bushfire, Thirsti, and Workstatz, spanning UI/UX design, branding, video production, and web design.
The agency's client list includes a mix of media organizations, non-profits, insurance companies, and technology firms, such as Al Jazeera News Network, Old Mutual Insure, Retroviral, and Stitchkraft. Sidebar International emphasizes a client-first approach, stating it will not recommend solutions that do not align with client objectives. The team includes co-founders with extensive experience in UX/UI design, digital strategy, and branding.
Sidebar International's portfolio showcases work across multiple categories, including a UI/UX design project for Workstatz, a digital services project for Mickey Llew, a video production for Oxford Human Rights Hub, branding for Al Jazeera Digital, web design for MTN Bushfire, and a product prototype for Snap-it Cover. These examples demonstrate the agency's ability to deliver across different media and platforms.
Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
Team Size
Pros
- On-demand design team without lengthy hiring
- Designers with in-house agency experience
- Global multi-disciplinary expertise
- Client-focused approach with honest recommendations
Client Review Analysis
Positive reviews with a 5.0 average rating on Google.