Taking a startup from idea to app store in four months
From making solar panels to creating his own cryptocurrency, Chris Voute is one of those serial entrepreneurs that can’t sit still. Back when he had a cell repair company, we built a phone testing tool for him -- which is why he trusted us to name, brand, design, build and launch his new app idea in record time.
Vancouver is full of realtors, and all of those realtors rely on someone with a truck to install, take down and move their listing signs. It’s inconsistent at best and unreliable at worst, and aesthetics don’t land too high on the priority list. Chris’ idea reimagines that relationship, where realtors can simply input an address to order a sign, and reach a network of installers all using the same durable and attractive setup.
We started by designing Hangr’s brand, then mapped the mechanics of how it would work and wireframed the user experience.
We wanted to build something that could scale smoothly, so we used React Native Firebase and Next.js and rolled out an Android and iOS app at the same time. We created a subscription service for realtors as well as an a la carte option for once-off users, and set up two-way chat capability with push notifications so that realtors and installers could communicate securely. Installers can also upload photos of the installation for approval, and realtors can choose from a range of add-on services like drone video or photography.
