endorsedOngoing

Cross-platform Mobile App & Website for Cannabis Tourism Platform

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Duration

91 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

San Diego, United States of America

Project Summary

Sombra built a cross-platform mobile app and a responsive website for a San Diego–based cannabis tourism company, using a single codebase and implementing mapping and geolocation features. The team delivered all front- and back-end portions concurrently and launched the three products quickly. The client reports positive feedback on design and an increase in sales.

Key Challenges

Launch a website and mobile apps simultaneously
Ensure dynamic content works with the client’s internally developed backend
Deliver front- and back-end portions concurrently on a short timeline

Project Deliverables

Hybrid Android and iOS mobile apps
Website (responsive, mobile-first)
Geolocation and mapping API integrations

Project Solution

Sombra developed hybrid Android and iOS apps plus a responsive website from a single codebase to minimize development time. They followed a mobile-first strategy based on the client's wireframes, scaled layouts for larger screens, and implemented geolocation and mapping APIs. The team coordinated front- and back-end work to integrate with the client's internal backend and managed development and change requests via shared workflow tools.

Project Outcome

Launched all three products (mobile iOS, mobile Android, and website) in 5 months
Improved look and feel that the client and users appreciated
Increased sales attributed to the new products
Streamlined collaboration using JIRA, Trello, and daily meetings

Platforms

Mobile
Web

Tech Stack

Angular
HTML
CSS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app and website have recieved positive feedback on their look and feel, as well as leading to an increase in sales. Sombra establishes a seamless workflow, providing means for communication and feedback. The team goes above and beyond to deliver quality products in a timely manner.”
Anonymous
CTO
Date: 01/07/2020