endorsedOngoing

Teen Arts Pass (TAP) Mobile App for Urban Gateways

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

91 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2019

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Urban Gateways

Chicago, United States of America

Project Summary

TangoCode built iOS and Android mobile applications for the Teen Arts Pass (TAP) program to expand access to affordable live performances for Chicago teens. They managed development, testing (using TestFlight and Nevercode), and continue to provide ongoing support. The team delivered an on-brand UX/UI and communicated daily via Slack while tracking work in Jira and Zeplin. The client praises TangoCode's technical expertise, collaborative approach, and overall product quality.

Key Challenges

Replicate Teen Arts Pass program to provide day-of $5 access to live performances
Engage young Chicagoans (ages 13–19) via mobile smartphones
Find a development partner to build, test, and support iOS and Android platforms

Project Deliverables

Mobile iOS application
Mobile Android application
UX/UI design assets
Test builds via TestFlight and Nevercode
Ongoing support and maintenance

Project Solution

TangoCode developed a mobile application for iOS and Android based on the Teen Arts Pass (TAP) program that gives young Chicagoans (ages 13–19) day-of $5 access to live performances. The team implemented UX/UI designs, built and tested both platforms (using TestFlight and Nevercode), and managed the development process end-to-end. They communicated daily via Slack, used Zeplin for design handoffs, and tracked sprints in Jira. TangoCode continues to provide ongoing support and maintenance under a support contract.

Project Outcome

Systems work seamlessly
Successful launch and stabilization of the TAP mobile apps
Improved UX/UI and on-brand product design
Daily real-time communication via Slack and sprint tracking with Jira

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“TangoCode developed a deep understanding of the organization to create an impressive product that embodies brand identity. Implementing best practices, the team’s expertise guided a successful collaboration with insightful recommendations. They communicate openly, which ensures continued engagement.”
Abby Prescott
Chief Communications Officer
Date: 07/19/2019