HOW WE BUILD IT
Our four-stage plan for success
STAGE ONE
Consult + Evaluate
We’ll have a call or an in-person meeting to cover your idea, your needs (team, stack, timeline, budget), and our process to make sure we’re a good match. Learn how we can best work together and get an estimate of what working with LunarLincoln would look like.
Research + Feature Set
We’ll define goals, users, and potential features in detail. If needed, we can undertake market and user research to gain a richer picture of your potential audience. We’ll start drafting the MVP feature set and digging into the details of why and how your audience will use your app.
User Stories + Flow
We map features to objectives – not the other way around. Our user stories cover both features and actions a user will take while using the app: “A user can log into the app using email and password”. These user stories and flows will form the basis of the visual design and development estimates.
STAGE TWO
Wireframes + Brand Identity
Wireframes are the lo-fi representation of how a user will move through your app. View them as architectural plans. With wireframes and a style guide solidified we can then begin apply the full design. This is the best stage to really experiment in.
User Interface + Experience Design
Apps are more than just software; they’re experiences. We put your users first, custom tailoring intuitive and beautiful interfaces that fully immerse and engage your audience while also reinforcing your brand.
Prototypes + User Testing
Don’t just design it, use it! Validate your features and UX with a custom prototype. We can guide you through user testing sessions to ensure that you’re building the right thing before we ever write a line of code—saving money and user churn post-launch.
STAGE THREE
Estimation + Scheduling
We break the designs into small features and estimate each one. We then compare the estimate and value of each feature and prioritize them into versions (MVP, V1, and V2, etc.).
Architecture + Coding
We use the feature set and required integrations to architect a technical plan for your app. Then we use the latest technologies and best practices to build high quality, maintainable apps.
Testing + Quality Assurance
We use a variety of methods to battle test your app on a multitude of devices. We iterate on each build to ensure it mirrors the specifications and conforms to the highest standards.
STAGE FOUR
Deployment + App Stores
3…2…1…liftoff! We help you effortlessly ship the latest versions of your app through continous deployment. Whether you want to deploy to a handful of beta users, a private enterprise, or the general public, we’ve got your covered. With thousands of launches under our belts, we know how to navigate every major app store.
Support + Maintenance
Technology moves fast, especially on the mobile front. We’ll keep you abreast by adapting your app to the latest devices and technologies. As your user’s needs evolve we can repeat this process to add additional functionality to your apps.
Analytics + Growth
Make sure your launch is a success with a marketing plan. Drive traffic to your app store listing through strong PR, social media, web, and advertising campaigns. We can match you with a tailored plan or an experienced partner deepending on your needs.
How does this look in action?
LOOK AT SOME PAST WORKCORE VALUES AT ANY STAGE
Communication & Transparency
Direct Access
There are no project managers at LunarLincoln, no man-in-the-middle. Talk directly with the designer or developer and ensure your vision isn’t mistranslated.
Transparent Tools
We use Jira and Confluence for all notes and work tickets. You can access what we’ve decided or what we’re working on from anywhere at anytime.
Standups & Builds
Building an app is an ongoing and everchanging process and we keep you up to date and engaged with weekly stand ups and test builds.