Lumina Creative Agency
A custom operations desk unifying ClickUp tasks, HubSpot CRM leads, Google Workspace files, and client approval tracking.
Challenge
Lumina is a 22-person agency handling digital campaigns, content production, client servicing, and performance marketing for D2C brands and SMEs. They used ClickUp for projects, HubSpot for CRM (limited adoption), Tally for finance, and heavy WhatsApp/email for client communication and approvals.
Outcome
Custom platform featuring unified Client Hub (360° view), Project Workflow with automated task assignment and approval gates, Creative Asset Management, integrated Quoting & Billing with milestone payments, Employee Time & Utilization tracking, and AI-assisted search for past campaigns. Integrations with WhatsApp for client updates and payment links. Rapid iteration based on team feedback during testing. Full ownership handed over with documentation.
Role
CTO audit, creative asset management pipeline design, invoicing workflows, time tracking, WhatsApp payment links integration.
Stack
- Next.js
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind
- Creative Asset Management
- WhatsApp API
- Tally Sync
Before: Fragmented Admin
Replaced: ClickUp, HubSpot, Google Drive, and email
Audited workflow showed 30+ hours/week wasted on revision tracking, manual status reporting, and chasing creative approvals.
Time Spent By Task (Before vs After)
Estimated Payback Timeline
An initial implementation of ₹3.8L generates an estimated operational value of ₹80,000 / month, achieving complete payback in 4.8 months.
Proof notes
What this shows
- Project delivery time reduced by 28%, allowing 3-4 additional projects/quarter without extra hires.
- Profitability visibility helped renegotiate 2 underperforming accounts, adding ₹9L annualized margin.
- Faster invoicing and automated reminders improved collections by 40%.
- SaaS costs cut by ₹22k/month.
*Realistic operational profile based on audited SME workflows. Client names, specific metrics, and coordinates have been fictionalized to protect confidentiality.
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