App Prototyping Company for San Francisco, CA
Transform Ideas into Interactive Prototypes
Flatirons helps startups and enterprises create and refine app prototypes that impress stakeholders and accelerate development.
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Our App Prototyping Services
Flatirons offers a variety of prototyping services to visualize, test, and validate your app concepts early in the development process.
QA and Testing Services
Ensure your prototype functions flawlessly with comprehensive testing and QA services.
UI/UX Design for Mobile Apps
Create native and cross-platform mobile applications to bring your prototypes to mobile devices with optimal performance.
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development
Build scalable and responsive web applications tailored to your prototype specifications and user needs.
Cross-Platform App Development
Establish consistent design guidelines and component libraries to streamline your app's development and ensure UI coherence.
Software Outsourcing
Rapidly develop and iterate prototypes to visualize your app concept and validate ideas before full development.
Ruby on Rails Development
Create intuitive and engaging user interfaces that make your prototypes visually appealing and easy to use.
Our record speaks for itself.
We form long-term relationships with businesses from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises.
3 year
Average client relationship.
5.0 / 5.0
Clutch client rating.
50+
Industry awards.
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Types of Apps We Prototype
We help bring to life prototypes for mobile apps, web applications, and cross-platform solutions.
Game and Immersive Prototypes
Build prototypes for gaming or immersive experiences to evaluate mechanics and engagement.
Enterprise App Prototypes
Design and validate prototypes for enterprise applications to optimize functionality and user experience.
IoT App Simulations
Simulate Internet of Things applications with prototypes that showcase device interactions and data flows.
Voice App Prototypes
Create prototypes for voice-controlled applications to test interaction flows and voice commands early in development.
AR and VR Prototypes
Develop augmented and virtual reality prototypes for immersive app experiences and stakeholder presentations.
UX/UI Design for Prototypes
Design user-centric interfaces and user experiences for prototype testing to ensure intuitive usability.
Rapid Prototyping
Utilize rapid prototyping techniques to quickly generate prototypes that refine functionality and user flow.
Web App Wireframes
Develop detailed wireframes for web applications to streamline the development process and align stakeholder expectations.
Mobile App Mockups
Design engaging mockups for mobile apps to visualize the user interface and user experience ahead of development.
Interactive App Prototypes
Create and test interactive prototypes of your app to gather user feedback and improve design before development.
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Flatiron's work optimized site design and flow. The creative lead at Flatirons demonstrated exceptional UX know-how, integrating usability and design to deliver a powerful product. The client came out of the engagement with a wider understanding of the most important platform features.
Heidi Hildebrandt
Director of Product
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With the help of Flatirons Development, we were able to launch a large update to our platform, introducing new innovative tools for our clients. The information was complex but Flatirons found creative ways to present it, making it feel simple and easy to understand.
Jeremy Zaborowski
Co-Founder & CTO
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They deconstructed our idea and provided it back to us in an incredibly smart and accessible manner. Flatirons Development is constantly solving problems in both a visually stunning and intelligent way.
Storey Jones
Founder and CEO
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Our company is growing, and as we started looking to scale, we wanted a more efficient business model. We hired Flatirons Development to build a platform that would help connect talent with the right company.
Brian Bar
Founder and CEO
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Flatiron's work optimized site design and flow. The creative lead at Flatirons demonstrated exceptional UX know-how, integrating usability and design to deliver a powerful product. The client came out of the engagement with a wider understanding of the most important platform features.
Heidi Hildebrandt
Director of Product
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With the help of Flatirons Development, we were able to launch a large update to our platform, introducing new innovative tools for our clients. The information was complex but Flatirons found creative ways to present it, making it feel simple and easy to understand.
Jeremy Zaborowski
Co-Founder & CTO
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They deconstructed our idea and provided it back to us in an incredibly smart and accessible manner. Flatirons Development is constantly solving problems in both a visually stunning and intelligent way.
Storey Jones
Founder and CEO
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Our company is growing, and as we started looking to scale, we wanted a more efficient business model. We hired Flatirons Development to build a platform that would help connect talent with the right company.
Brian Bar
Founder and CEO
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Flatiron's work optimized site design and flow. The creative lead at Flatirons demonstrated exceptional UX know-how, integrating usability and design to deliver a powerful product. The client came out of the engagement with a wider understanding of the most important platform features.
Heidi Hildebrandt
Director of Product
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With the help of Flatirons Development, we were able to launch a large update to our platform, introducing new innovative tools for our clients. The information was complex but Flatirons found creative ways to present it, making it feel simple and easy to understand.
Jeremy Zaborowski
Co-Founder & CTO
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They deconstructed our idea and provided it back to us in an incredibly smart and accessible manner. Flatirons Development is constantly solving problems in both a visually stunning and intelligent way.
Storey Jones
Founder and CEO
Schedule a call
Our company is growing, and as we started looking to scale, we wanted a more efficient business model. We hired Flatirons Development to build a platform that would help connect talent with the right company.
Brian Bar
Founder and CEO
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Our Prototyping Technologies
AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides cloud computing platforms and services for scalable infrastructure and deployment.
Next.js
Next.js is a React framework for building server-side rendered and static websites with improved performance.
React Native
React Native is a framework for building cross-platform mobile applications using JavaScript and React.Kubernetes
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform used for deploying, managing, and scaling applications.
Axure RP
Axure RP is a comprehensive prototyping tool that allows for creating interactive and highly detailed prototypes.
Figma
Figma is a cloud-based design tool used for creating UI/UX prototypes and collaborative design workflows.People talk about us.
We have been featured in major publications for our award-winning software development work.
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Our App Prototyping Engagement Models
Flexible engagement models tailored to your project scope, timeline, and budget.
The top 1% of design & engineering talent.
Our average employee has 10 years of professional experience in their field.
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“The company treats employees like family and genuinely cares about their well-being.”
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Why Choose Flatirons for App Prototyping?
Flatirons has extensive experience in rapid prototyping, ensuring your ideas are validated and ready for development.
Expertise in Rapid Prototyping
Flatirons specializes in creating quick and effective prototypes that help clients visualize their app ideas, reducing time-to-market and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
User-Centered Design Approach
Our team employs user research and testing to develop prototypes that truly resonate with your target audience, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
Cutting-Edge Technology
We utilize the latest tools and frameworks to build high-fidelity prototypes that accurately simulate your app's look and feel, streamlining development and reducing revisions.
Experienced Development Team
Flatirons has a proven track record of delivering successful prototypes across various industries, supported by a team of skilled designers and developers.
Client-Centric Process
We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, ensuring that the prototypes meet their expectations and serve as a solid foundation for further development.
Rapid Feedback and Iteration
Our iterative prototyping process allows for quick feedback incorporation, making sure the final product aligns perfectly with your goals.
Affordable and Efficient
We provide cost-effective prototyping services that save time and resources, enabling faster project launches without compromising quality.
Industry Experience
Flatirons has extensive experience working with startups and Fortune 500 companies, ensuring reliable and innovative prototyping solutions tailored to your industry.
Benefits of App Prototyping
Discover how prototyping reduces risks, accelerates feedback, and enhances user experience before development.
Faster Validation & Feedback
Prototyping allows you to quickly validate ideas and gather user feedback, reducing development costs and ensuring the final product meets user needs.
Cost-Effective Development
Creating prototypes before full development saves resources by identifying potential issues early, preventing costly revisions later.
Improved Communication
Prototypes serve as visual tools that enhance team collaboration and stakeholder understanding of the project’s vision.
Refined User Experience
Iterative prototyping helps in fine-tuning the user interface and interactions to deliver a seamless user experience.
Reduced Time to Market
Prototyping accelerates the development process by clarifying requirements early, allowing for quicker iteration and deployment.Risk Mitigation
Early-stage prototypes help identify potential technical and usability risks, reducing the chances of failure during full-scale development.Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement
Interactive prototypes enable stakeholders to better visualize the product, increasing engagement and supporting informed decision-making.Flexible Iterations
Prototyping allows for easy modifications based on feedback, ensuring the final product aligns with business goals and user expectations.FAQs about App Prototyping
Explore common questions and answers related to app prototyping services with Flatirons.
What is app prototyping?
App prototyping involves creating an early, simplified version of a mobile or web application to visualize its design, functionality, and user experience before full development begins. It helps stakeholders provide feedback and make informed decisions.
Why is prototyping important in app development?
Prototyping is crucial because it allows for testing ideas, validating user experience, identifying potential issues early, and saving time and costs by refining features before actual development starts.
How long does it take to create a prototype?
The duration to create a prototype depends on the complexity and features of the app, but typically it ranges from a few days to a few weeks.
What tools do you use for app prototyping?
We utilize industry-standard tools like Figma, Adobe XD, ProtoPie, and Axure to develop interactive and high-fidelity prototypes that accurately represent the final product.
Can you help with user experience (UX) design during prototyping?
Yes, we integrate UX best practices into our prototypes to ensure intuitive navigation, user engagement, and an overall positive user experience.
What is the cost of app prototyping services?
The cost varies based on the scope and complexity of the prototype, but we offer competitive pricing tailored to your project's needs after an initial assessment.
Is app prototyping suitable for all types of apps?
Prototyping is applicable for most app types, including mobile, web, enterprise, and consumer apps, to visualize ideas and refine features before development.
How does prototyping improve the app development process?
Prototyping ensures alignment between stakeholders and developers, highlights design and usability issues early, and streamlines the development process by establishing clear requirements.
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