endorsedOngoing

Marketplace MVP Development & UI/UX for Relish

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Media

Duration

39 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 May 2023

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Relish

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Xmartlabs provided end-to-end custom software development and UI/UX design for a media startup's marketplace MVP. The team analyzed and improved the architecture, built the backend on Django (Python/PostgreSQL) and the frontend with React and TypeScript, implemented a scheduling system and marketplace features, and supported deployment and production testing. The engagement is ongoing since May 2023 with strong client satisfaction and measurable platform adoption.

Key Challenges

Need help with custom software development for the existing MVP
Improve architecture and design a scalable, production-ready solution
Build features (marketplace and scheduling) that support hundreds of simultaneous users and robust production testing

Project Deliverables

Backend built on Django with Python and PostgreSQL
Frontend built with React and TypeScript
UI/UX designs created in Figma
Marketplace features (job posting, applications, approvals)
Scheduling system supporting hundreds of users simultaneously
Deployment and production testing

Project Solution

Xmartlabs delivered end-to-end custom software development and UI/UX design. They analyzed the client's MVP, proposed architectural improvements, ran feedback sessions, and designed a scalable solution. The vendor assigned a project manager, frontend and backend engineers, and testers, created Jira tickets for scoped features, built the backend with Django (Python/PostgreSQL) and the frontend with React and TypeScript, and assisted with deployment and production testing. The system includes marketplace functionality and a scheduling system supporting hundreds of simultaneous users.

Project Outcome

More than 762 brands use the platform
Over 3,000 creators have scheduled appointments
Over 23,000 creators have applied for jobs on the platform
Jobs generated over 100 million content views
Client is satisfied and continuing to expand investment with Xmartlabs

Platforms

Tech Stack

Django
Python
PostgreSQL
React.js
TypeScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“More than 762 brands have used the client's platform, over 3,000 creators have scheduled appointments, and over 23,000 creators have applied for jobs. Xmartlabs delivers work on time and on budget, communicating through Slack and daily stand-ups. Xmartlabs uses Jira tickets for project management.”
Michael Diego
Founder & CEO
Date: 07/09/2025