Powerwave Sports
**The Challenge**
Powerwave Sports approached us initially to request minor updates for their existing mobile application, which had been developed on a hybrid platform five years prior. After successfully adding a few features, we recognized that as Powerwave's requests grew more complex, a complete overhaul of the application's underlying technology was necessary to effectively advance the product roadmap. This challenge was compounded by the fact that the company that originally developed the app had shut down, leaving us with limited documentation, making it difficult to transition existing users from the old system to the new without any disruptions or data loss.
**Design and Development**
The first step in redesigning the app involved re-evaluating the design, style, and user experience to ensure that the new and improved app would enhance user engagement, retention, and overall enjoyment. Development proceeded smoothly and on schedule, with the application being built in sections. Quality assurance testing was conducted at the conclusion of each user journey to verify that everything functioned correctly. After development was finished, we reverse-engineered the existing application and user base to ensure a seamless migration of users from the old system to the new without any data loss.
**Launch**
The app was successfully launched on the planned date, much to the satisfaction of the existing users. In the first three months following the release of the new and improved app, user acquisition surged, resulting in Powerwave gaining 5,000 new paid subscribers within a single quarter.
**Review from Powerwave:**
"We now have an exceptionally modern, user-friendly design, and the app operates flawlessly with advanced features that we could never have implemented without their assistance - I truly appreciate their help and ongoing support."
Jay Laville - CTO, Powerwave Sports