endorsedOngoing

UI/UX Design and iOS/Android MVP Development for SaaS Platform

Services Covered:

UI/UX Design • Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Software Development

Duration

73 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 July 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Crowdbotics designed the UI/UX and developed iOS and Android MVPs for a SaaS service-information platform, using Figma, C++ and React Native. The design work met the client's expectations and was delivered on time, but development experienced prolonged delays—extending far beyond the originally estimated 2–3 months. Those delays harmed the client's business and caused lost investment opportunities. The client also reported weak development-team management and internal communication issues.

Key Challenges

Needed assistance with application development and management.
Required a reliable development team that could meet promised timelines.
Prevent loss of investment opportunities caused by delivery delays.

Project Deliverables

iOS MVP app
Android MVP app
Product requirements document
Figma UI/UX designs
Hosting and maintenance services
Listing and map features

Project Solution

Crowdbotics created the product requirements document, designed the app in Figma from the client's sketches and user personas, and developed iOS and Android MVP applications using C++ and React Native. They also provided hosting and ongoing maintenance. The vendor staffed the engagement with designers, project managers, developers, and a customer success manager who served as primary contacts.

Project Outcome

Delivery delayed from 2–3 months to approximately 19 months, causing significant business impact.
The client lost investment opportunities and failed agreements with potential investors due to missed timelines.
UI/UX design was completed in 2–3 weeks and met the client's expectations.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

C++
React Native

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Crowdbotics’s design met the client’s expectations. However, the development process has been delayed for more than a year, which has resulted in the client losing investment opportunities. Crowdbotics has little control over their development team and hasn’t met the promised timelines.”
Anonymous
Executive
Date: 03/02/2023