Quadzio

Quadzio

A trusted peer-to-peer marketplace that expanded user reach by 75%.

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2025

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Website Design, Mobile Optimization, Branding

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We transformed Quadzio's student platform, driving a 75% surge in new users with a safety-focused, mobile-first marketplace design.

Background

Quadzio is a peer-to-peer advisory platform connecting high schoolers with college ambassadors for honest, unfiltered campus insights. Their challenge was twofold: establishing immediate credibility in a market filled with "official spin" and overcoming the inherent trust barrier of peer-to-peer transactions. They needed a platform that felt safe for parents yet authentic for students, optimized for a user base that is 87% mobile.

My Client Contact: Mark Goldstein

What We Did

  • Mobile-First UX/UI Strategy

  • Login & Sign-Up System

  • Social Media Branding

Outcomes

75%

Increase in new user sign-ups post-launch


48%

Increase in total website visitors

21%

Uplift in Click-Through Rate (CTR) on booking flows

Execution Overview

AethrDesign partnered with Quadzio to solve the "trust deficit" in college advising. We engineered a mobile-first experience that prioritizes clarity and safety, utilizing professional "verified" badges and transparent pricing tiers to legitimize the peer-to-peer connection. By streamlining the search and booking flow for small screens, we removed friction for the teenage audience. The result: a 75% expansion in the user base, successfully creating a verified community of academic exchange.

Truly Exceptional Partner! Working with Chevis (@AethrDesign) has been absolutely outstanding. He went far beyond the role of a typical freelancer and became a true partner in bringing our vision to life. Chevis is extremely detailed — he never cuts corners, stays focused, and makes sure every step is done right. He consistently met timelines, even when it meant working late nights to keep the project moving. Beyond his execution, he brought creative ideas, thought outside the box, and educated us on options and trade-offs we hadn’t even considered. When specialized skill sets were needed, he made smart recommendations that helped keep us on track. Thanks to Chevis, we were able to transform a simple idea into a fully functional website that exceeded our expectations. I couldn’t be more pleased, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and highly capable partner.

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Mark Goldstein

(Quadzio, Founder & Manager)

Quadzio

Quadzio

A trusted peer-to-peer marketplace that expanded user reach by 75%.

(Live Preview)

(Year)

2025

(Services)

Website Design, Mobile Optimization, Branding

CAMPUS

UNFILTERED

We transformed Quadzio's student platform, driving a 75% surge in new users with a safety-focused, mobile-first marketplace design.

Background

Quadzio is a peer-to-peer advisory platform connecting high schoolers with college ambassadors for honest, unfiltered campus insights. Their challenge was twofold: establishing immediate credibility in a market filled with "official spin" and overcoming the inherent trust barrier of peer-to-peer transactions. They needed a platform that felt safe for parents yet authentic for students, optimized for a user base that is 87% mobile.

My Client Contact: Mark Goldstein

What We Did

  • Mobile-First UX/UI Strategy

  • Login & Sign-Up System

  • Social Media Branding

Outcomes

75%

Increase in new user sign-ups post-launch


48%

Increase in total website visitors

21%

Uplift in Click-Through Rate (CTR) on booking flows

Execution Overview

AethrDesign partnered with Quadzio to solve the "trust deficit" in college advising. We engineered a mobile-first experience that prioritizes clarity and safety, utilizing professional "verified" badges and transparent pricing tiers to legitimize the peer-to-peer connection. By streamlining the search and booking flow for small screens, we removed friction for the teenage audience. The result: a 75% expansion in the user base, successfully creating a verified community of academic exchange.

Truly Exceptional Partner! Working with Chevis (@AethrDesign) has been absolutely outstanding. He went far beyond the role of a typical freelancer and became a true partner in bringing our vision to life. Chevis is extremely detailed — he never cuts corners, stays focused, and makes sure every step is done right. He consistently met timelines, even when it meant working late nights to keep the project moving. Beyond his execution, he brought creative ideas, thought outside the box, and educated us on options and trade-offs we hadn’t even considered. When specialized skill sets were needed, he made smart recommendations that helped keep us on track. Thanks to Chevis, we were able to transform a simple idea into a fully functional website that exceeded our expectations. I couldn’t be more pleased, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and highly capable partner.

Testomonial Author Image

Mark Goldstein

(Quadzio, Founder & Manager)

Quadzio

Quadzio

A trusted peer-to-peer marketplace that expanded user reach by 75%.

(Live Preview)

(Year)

2025

(Services)

Website Design, Mobile Optimization, Branding

CAMPUS

UNFILTERED

We transformed Quadzio's student platform, driving a 75% surge in new users with a safety-focused, mobile-first marketplace design.

Background

Quadzio is a peer-to-peer advisory platform connecting high schoolers with college ambassadors for honest, unfiltered campus insights. Their challenge was twofold: establishing immediate credibility in a market filled with "official spin" and overcoming the inherent trust barrier of peer-to-peer transactions. They needed a platform that felt safe for parents yet authentic for students, optimized for a user base that is 87% mobile.

My Client Contact: Mark Goldstein

What We Did

  • Mobile-First UX/UI Strategy

  • Login & Sign-Up System

  • Social Media Branding

Outcomes

75%

Increase in new user sign-ups post-launch


48%

Increase in total website visitors

21%

Uplift in Click-Through Rate (CTR) on booking flows

Execution Overview

AethrDesign partnered with Quadzio to solve the "trust deficit" in college advising. We engineered a mobile-first experience that prioritizes clarity and safety, utilizing professional "verified" badges and transparent pricing tiers to legitimize the peer-to-peer connection. By streamlining the search and booking flow for small screens, we removed friction for the teenage audience. The result: a 75% expansion in the user base, successfully creating a verified community of academic exchange.

Truly Exceptional Partner! Working with Chevis (@AethrDesign) has been absolutely outstanding. He went far beyond the role of a typical freelancer and became a true partner in bringing our vision to life. Chevis is extremely detailed — he never cuts corners, stays focused, and makes sure every step is done right. He consistently met timelines, even when it meant working late nights to keep the project moving. Beyond his execution, he brought creative ideas, thought outside the box, and educated us on options and trade-offs we hadn’t even considered. When specialized skill sets were needed, he made smart recommendations that helped keep us on track. Thanks to Chevis, we were able to transform a simple idea into a fully functional website that exceeded our expectations. I couldn’t be more pleased, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and highly capable partner.

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Mark Goldstein

(Quadzio, Founder & Manager)

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