California Custom Software Development Solutions

"Discover premier software development services in California tailored to elevate your business with cutting-edge solutions crafted by our expert team of developers and engineers."

"Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!"

- Jenn Brooks, Founder & CEO @ Nurture

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[Who we are] We use low-code + AI to help teams of all sizes launch custom, scale-ready digital products.  Ship in days/weeks, not months/years.

[Not a dev shop]

We’re not your grandpop’s dev team.  Standard outsourced agencies will say yes to your every idea, even when they’re not high priority.  This leads to bloated releases that go over time and budget

[Fractional Product Team]

Narrow your focus before building anything. As a fractional product team, we start by defining your vision and sharpening your strategy.  We don’t just say “yes,” but always ask “why?”, helping your dev budget go further and faster.

Welcome to our premier software development agency, where innovation and expertise converge right here in the heart of California. We specialize in crafting custom software solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. Our team embraces the principles of clear communication, ensuring that every project is approached with a collaborative spirit and a shared understanding. By prioritizing these values, we create a seamless workflow that not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations. As experts in "Software Development in California," we have our finger on the pulse of the latest tech trends and are deeply entrenched in the vibrant tech community that drives the digital landscape of the Golden State. We pride ourselves on offering strategic value through our unique approach of assembling a fractional product team for our clients. This innovative strategy involves bringing together consummate professionals with specialized skills in design, development, and product management to form a cohesive unit dedicated to your project. The fractional product team is at the core of our operation, allowing for flexibility, scalability, and intense focus on staying connected to user priorities. This approach not only streamlines the development process but also ensures that your product resonates with your target audience and thrives in the marketplace. By engaging with our California-based software development team, you leverage a wealth of expertise to bring your vision to life, benefiting from a partnership that is as committed to your success as you are.

[What we do] Ship a digital product in 6 weeks, not 6 months..

At our agency, we are dedicated to providing exceptional software development services in California. We pride ourselves on our ability to understand and rapidly bring to life the unique visions of our clients through a dynamic and collaborative approach to software creation. By specializing in rapid prototyping, we ensure that we can iterate quickly and efficiently, leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies to develop a tangible product that aligns with our clients' requirements and expectations. This method permits us to test ideas, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments in real-time, thereby accelerating the developmental timeline from concept to launch.Our structured development process is the cornerstone of our ability to deliver superior software products in a matter of weeks, not months. We have an in-house team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise across various domains, which allows us to cover all stages of software development, from design and coding to testing and deployment. By working in synchronized sprints and maintaining constant communication with our clients, we ensure transparency and alignment at every stage of the development process. Our efficiency does not come at the expense of quality; instead, it's a testament to our expertise and strategic planning, enabling us to ship products rapidly while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. Whether you are looking for a robust SaaS platform, mobile application, or tailored software solutions, our agency is equipped to bring your vision to life swiftly and effectively.

Custom Software Development Services in California
Enterprise Software Solutions in California
SaaS Product Engineering in California

Native Mobile App

Nurture

Client

Nurture

Stack

Firebase

FlutterFlow

Notion

Figma

Time

6 weeks

What it is

We built a multi-language educational experience mobile app that brings learners through the licensing process to create in-home childcare businesses, and let’s them create a business plan to launch in-home child care businesses.

How it works

We completed this build of 36 features in 4 weeks of development, after completing the user stories and wireframes.

User Stories

User type: End-user

  • Create + login to user account
  • Toggle between English and Spanish
  • View educational content filtered by user’s assigned learning track
  • View individual lessons of the following types:
  • Multi-listing directories
  • Library of external links
  • Single image
  • Multiple videos in sequence
  • Embed of form
  • Directory of relevant resource listings
  • Save individual lessons to favorites
  • Provide feedback on any lesson
  • Earn achievements based on content completion
  • Unable to progress past certain milestones until admin review + approval
  • Upload content to save in a single library
  • View details and Zoom link for weekly meetings
  • Receive push notifications

User type: Admin

  • Review details of all users and contact them directly
  • Review progress of each user and verify that certain steps are correct or incorrect
  • Assign progress completion achievements to users
  • Trigger regular push notifications to users en masse, or in certain groups

Don’t just take our word for it

“Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!  DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.”

Native Mobile App

OOM

Client

OOM

Stack

Firebase

FlutterFlow

Notion

Figma

Time

7 weeks

What it is

We built a circular economy, packaging re-use app with 3 separate user types.

How it works

We completed this build in 4 stages over the course of 3 weeks of development time, after aligning on the core user stories and designs.

User Flows

User type: End-user

  • Sign up / login via mobile phone number
  • Decide how to receive a packaging re-use carrier
  • Scan a QR code on a packaging re-use carrier
  • Decide where to return a packaging re-use carrier, once filled up
  • Earn points for every container returned in a packaging re-use carrier
  • Earn brand rewards for brand-specific containers returned
  • Redeem points for cash, delivered directly via user’s Venmo account
  • Redeem points for donations to select community organizations

User type: Admin

  • Scan a QR code on returned packaging re-use carriers
  • Issue points for each container returned in packaging re-use carriers
  • Issue points for qualifying brand-specific containers in packaging re-use carriers
  • Mail packaging re-use carriers to users who request via mail
  • View comprehensive dashboard that includes data on all users, carriers, points, etc.

User type: Store Partner

  • Distribute packaging re-use carriers from their store
  • Scan a QR code on each packaging re-use carrier returned to their store

Don’t just take our word for it

“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”

See for yourself

OOM.Earth

[Work Flow] We run fast

About Us
[01 / 03]

Product Strategy

Define your long and short term product vision by nailing down the user stories, feature specifications, UX wireframes + database schema.  We’re your strategic partner, pressure testing assumptions and sharing insights.

[02 / 03]

Development

With the framework pinned down, we go heads-down on execution.  We leverage the power of the entire no-code ecosystem to develop your product in record time.

[03 / 03]

Polishing + Launch

QA your finished product to ensure that each feature works seamlessly, every color is precise and all copy is ready for publication.  We then manage the entire app publishing process on mobile, web or both.

[Testimonials] Don’t just take our word

Rating

We decided to go with a no-code MVP after having many conversations with full stack development contractors. Dev agencies were quoting us 6 months and $70,000+ for our mobile app MVP. DreamLabs promised 6 weeks at a fraction of the cost.  They delivered in 4 weeks.

As an early-stage, non-technical founder, DreamLabs broke down every step of the development process into easy, simple terms. They helped with scoping, building, beta testing, and handoff to our team - a thorough process from idea to launch.

I’d highly recommend DreamLabs to any founders wanting to build a market-ready product quickly and affordably.

Kay Rodriguez

Founder & CEO @ Urban Outdoors

Rating

DreamLabs has been very strategically helpful to the early phases of the Functional Health app. They have given excellent direction and guidance; they have challenged me to think critically in areas where I needed it.

With their services, I have been able to better steer the ship on a good course. I feel grateful to have found them and benefitted from their experience, skills, and services.

Kevin Till

Founder @ Functional Health

Rating

Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!  DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.

Jenn Brooks

Founder & CEO @ Nurture

Rating

Working with DreamLabs was a delight! They were organized and thorough with their process. They helped me create clarity and a scope of work from what was just an initial idea. And I learned a bunch along the way.

Dante Garcia

Founder & CEO @ Community Gearbox

Rating

“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”

Emily Chae

Co-Founder @ OOM

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