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Mobile App Development for Luxury Travel Firm

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • API Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Duration

6 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 October 2022

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

Indagare

New York City, United States of America

Project Summary

Mobulous developed an iOS app for Indagare, a luxury travel firm, building frontend user flows and a backend matching engine. The team created mockups and iterated on UI to meet the brand’s high-end requirements, implemented interest- and region-based matching, secure messaging and payment processing, and completed beta testing before launching on the App Store. Post-launch, the client reported steady sign-up growth and positive early feedback, and Mobulous provided ongoing minor updates and support.

Key Challenges

Create an app beyond typical itinerary planning to enable community connections among travelers
Enable travel matching by region and interests rather than proximity
Implement a chat system and a UI appealing to a luxury audience
Deliver secure payment processing while maintaining a high-touch user experience

Project Deliverables

Mockups and wireframes
Frontend iOS app for user profiles, sign-ups, and matching
Backend to handle complex data and matching algorithms
Interest-based travel matching algorithm
Secure messaging and personalized match pages
Location-based matching and chat system enhancements
Secure payment processing integration
Beta testing and App Store launch

Project Solution

Mobulous followed a phased approach: they produced detailed mockups and wireframes, iterated on UI with the client, then built the iOS frontend (user profiles, sign-ups, matching) and a backend to support complex matching algorithms. They implemented interest- and region-based matching, secure messaging, personalized match pages, location-based matching refinements, and secure payment processing. The team conducted thorough beta testing and launched the app on the App Store; technology mentions include Github and Firebase SDK.

Project Outcome

App launched on the App Store and matched the client's design and functionality
Steady increase in sign-ups with positive early feedback
Continued post-launch support and minor updates from the vendor
High client satisfaction with project management and responsiveness

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app was successfully launched, and the client saw a steady increase in sign-ups. Mobulous was dedicated to the project, and the team was always available to discuss progress and address any issues. Moreover, they were responsive and flexible when the client changed their minds.”
Melissa Biggs Bradley
CEO & Founder
Date: 09/05/2024