Bulb Studios

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative & Engagement Director of Nimlok UK

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Exhibition and event specialists 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Bulb Studios to accomplish?

• To enable seamless participation from unregistered mobile devices operating on public Wi-Fi networks.
• To enable synchronised real-time gameplay using mobile devices as controllers, controlling player avatars on a central display
• To support concurrent participation by over 100 users with minimal latency.
• To build a flexible frontend layer that could be easily adapted for various game types.

SOLUTION

How did you find Bulb Studios?

Existing relationship

Why did you select Bulb Studios over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Bulb Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Delivered the architecture to provide fast, multiplayer gamification system designed for live events and exhibitions, where visitors use their own mobile phones as simple controllers 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Secure and reliable platform for gamification solutions around live events. 

Low latency, seamless avatar control and interaction

Engagement with client exhibition stands

Increased customer data capture

Increased brand engagement

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Regular updates from the team and open communication channels. 

What was your primary form of communication with Bulb Studios?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We were impressed with their team's understanding and comprehension.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Bulb Studios could have done differently?

none 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Technical Director of an Air Quality company offering innovation solutions to a range of private and public-sector organisations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire BULB Studios?

We were looking to develop an app which enabled users to understand air quality risks, and make appropriate lifestyle decisions, including routes taken.

What were your goals for this project?

The development of a demonstration app.

SOLUTION

How did you select BULB Studios?

We had worked with Bulb in the past, and had been impressed by their work.

Describe the project in detail.

As above, an app to demonstrate air quality data integration into mobile platforms, including demonstration of routing advice.

What was the team composition?

EarthSense specifying the app, Bulb leading on UX/UI, and development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A very smooth and attractive app was developed, and which attracted a number of users.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

very effective - used teams and slack to manage development very smoothly

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The UX/UI was completed to a very high level - obviously professionals at delivering effective user experiences.

Are there any areas for improvement?

not really- it was well-delivered.