$1.52M raised
Backed by Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, and top European investors after launch.
$1.52M raised
Backed by Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, and top European investors after launch.
$1.52M raised
Backed by Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, and top European investors after launch.
6-month partnership
We supported Open from early MVP to their pivot into AI copilots for support.
6-month partnership
We supported Open from early MVP to their pivot into AI copilots for support.
6-month partnership
We supported Open from early MVP to their pivot into AI copilots for support.
1-month sprint
Delivered the full product design for their new AI platform, ready for launch.
1-month sprint
Delivered the full product design for their new AI platform, ready for launch.
1-month sprint
Delivered the full product design for their new AI platform, ready for launch.
Enterprise adoption
Trusted by major clients including MoneyGram, Mollie, and Viva.com.
Enterprise adoption
Trusted by major clients including MoneyGram, Mollie, and Viva.com.
Enterprise adoption
Trusted by major clients including MoneyGram, Mollie, and Viva.com.
Open is a platform that helps companies build AI copilots for customer support. These copilots integrate directly into support workflows, understand context and respond with accuracy, helping teams resolve tickets faster and more efficiently, without the need for complex setups.
We worked with Open as a long-term design partner, across 6 months supporting them first on their early product and landing page, then again through their pivot into AI copilots for support. The trust they placed in us across both phases reflects the strength of our partnership and the impact of our work.
The challenge
We had previously worked with Open on earlier iterations of their product. When they rebranded from OpenCopilot to Open, they were shifting from a broad AI agents solution to a clearly defined customer support use case. They had a strong technical foundation but no product yet. The founder had the vision, but it needed to be translated into a real, usable platform.
Our role was to take that vision and design it from the ground up — defining structure, flows, and UI screens from scratch. We weren’t polishing something existing. We were creating the product experience that laid the foundation for their pivot and eventual growth.
Our process
For the pivoted product, we worked in a focused one-month sprint.
We collaborated closely with the founder, defining structure, simplifying user flows, and designing every screen end-to-end. By moving fast and iterating together, we quickly transformed raw ideas into a complete, usable product that was ready for launch.
"Working closely with us every step of the way, the team shaped Open into the product we envisioned and delivered a design that not only matched but exceeded our expectations."
"Working closely with us every step of the way, the team shaped Open into the product we envisioned and delivered a design that not only matched but exceeded our expectations."
"Working closely with us every step of the way, the team shaped Open into the product we envisioned and delivered a design that not only matched but exceeded our expectations."
The outcome
The result was a fully designed product that felt clear, modern and ready for market. The new platform communicated its value more effectively, supported key customer use cases and was easier to navigate from the first interaction.
After launch, Open raised $1.52M in pre-seed funding, led by Y Combinator with participation from Spacetime (investment office of Mollie’s and Bird founder), Koen Köppen (CEO of Mollie), Pioneer Fund, and others. Soon after, they began onboarding major clients including MoneyGram, Mollie, and Viva.com.
Beyond results, this project highlights the strength of a true design partnership. Open trusted us through multiple stages of their journey, and together we turned vision into reality, creating a product trusted by investors and adopted by leading companies.
Hey, I'm Razvan, founder of
Artone Studio.
I’ve spent the last 8+ years helping startups, from zero to funded, turn ideas into products investors notice and users love.
At Artone, we design with purpose. We care about how things look, but even more about how they work. If you’re building something ambitious and want a design partner who gets it, let’s talk.
Hey, I'm Razvan, founder of
Artone Studio.
I’ve spent the last 8+ years helping startups, from zero to funded, turn ideas into products investors notice and users love.
At Artone, we design with purpose. We care about how things look, but even more about how they work. If you’re building something ambitious and want a design partner who gets it, let’s talk.
Hey, I'm Razvan, founder of
Artone Studio.
I’ve spent the last 8+ years helping startups, from zero to funded, turn ideas into products investors notice and users love.
At Artone, we design with purpose. We care about how things look, but even more about how they work. If you’re building something ambitious and want a design partner who gets it, let’s talk.
