Ask Symph Vol. I: the basics

We love talking about ourselves, so every month we'll answer your questions about us, our culture, our team and what it's like working with us, on anything from design and development to pop culture references. Send your questions to info@symph.co.

The Symph basics

This month we're answering the questions people have asked us most often since the beginning of time.

How long has Symph been operating? What's your story?

Symph was founded in 2010 to solve business problems with technology. We wanted to give customers a unique service and, at the same time, grow Symph into a startup foundry. To build successful startups we realized we needed three ingredients, which are funding, an amazing team and the right ideas, plus probably a sprinkle of luck and timing.

Who founded Symph?

From left to right: CDO Dan Pantinople, CEO Dave Overton, CTO Albert Padin

Why 'Symph'?

Domain availability, yo

So, you're from the Philippines. Do you also work with international clients?

Yes. We built our portfolio with local clients first, and because the internet is amazing, we went on to work with clients in other countries and still do. You can see some of our work here.

How big is the team?

We went from a team that could work comfortably around a single square table to, two years later, a team that fits in a single jeepney.

2014 and Uber was not a thing yet

We are now a team of 31.

Are you trying to be like Google?

For the record, our logo was created before Google Photos came along (and yep, we wrote this first). We guess you mean our environment and culture, since we get that a lot. Everything we are now reflects who we are as individuals and as a company. Being compared with Google is a compliment, but no, we are not trying to be Google. We are trying to be Symph. :)

Your CTO, Albert, is the Philippines' first Google Developer Expert. Is that true?

Well, this looks legit to us.

Proof right here

Can you give me a quote for a simple brochure website?

We'll give you a quote from one of our office's favorite posters.

"Less is More".

Jokes aside, the price of a brochure site always depends on the scope and timeline, and there's no exact template for it. We are also very selective about the projects we take, and we prefer to get to know our clients and their vision for the project before we send a proposal and a quote. If you want to talk it through with us, send us a message.

Is Dan, Chief Design Officer, single?

Yes. And yes, you can use our contact page and our social media pages to get his number, and to send your other questions for the next round of Ask Symph.

Or leave your questions in the comments below.