Do you have a cool idea for a mobile app? However, you don’t know how to create one. That’s not all! It’s not just about the idea itself, there is also such a thing as a great design. That’s why you need an app design agency for your idea.
Even if you have an idea on how to develop an app, it is actually more expensive if you do it yourself. That’s because there are many steps to follow and expertise in different fields is needed. But when you hire an agency, it is usually composed of various experts.
But with a number of app design companies around, how do you find the best one? Here’s a tip: Don’t! You don’t have to find the best app designing company. What you need is a firm that can give you what you want and need. The best companies may not be what you actually need.
So how do you find the best company for your mobile app?
Research about app design agency
In order to find the right partner in designing a mobile app, you have to really research about the role of the app design firm. If it is only concerned about creating a technically sound app, then it’s not a good enough firm. There should be more to the mobile app than its actual structure.
What are the other elements to consider? There is user interface and user experience, then there is also branding. When you know what a great firm can do, then you can start delving deeper into your research.
Check out the top app design companies in your area. Don’t limit your search to just companies that make or design mobile apps because as we mentioned, there is more to the app than just the actual digital product. A broader design agency can do the same work but with a more expansive coverage. This way, you are also more versatile about the direction you want to go with your mobile app.
Searching for top agencies is just Google away. It’s as simple as that. Then you just read the comments from people—we’d say clients but we don’t really know if they are all clients. Some may just be trolls. So it is also important that you are discerning about this. Besides, this is just a step to choosing the app design company. This is not the deciding factor yet.
You could choose your top five from agencies that you think were the best based on feedback. The next thing you should do is check out the pages of these agencies you considered your top five. Pages include website, and social media accounts—from Facebook to Twitter. If it doesn’t have social media pages, then that’s an indication that the agency is not the right one for you. You need an agency that is updated with the trend.
After that, you also need to research the clients of the company. See what the company did for the clients and note if any of the mobile apps speak to you. You must have your own idea of what you want to do with your idea. If you see your idea somehow reflected in any of the mobile apps designed by the company you are eyeing, then it must be worth taking a closer look.
Now let’s move on to the next step…
Set a meeting
With your top five (or maybe you just want a top three) list, seek a meeting with the agencies. It would be nice for you to see firsthand what they can actually do. They can give you a presentation of how they work and their past outputs.
It’s not just about being awed by their presentation, it is also about communication. You would be able to gauge if you could start a relationship with this particular agency. Of course, most of them will be pleasant because they want to gain a client in you. But you also know based on conversations if the agency will be a good partner for you.
Get a proposal
The first meeting though will mostly be getting to know each other. There has to be a second meeting where you will be apprised of the company’s proposal in designing your mobile app. This is really a large part in how you decide or pick the right app design company for you.
Now what would you consider a good proposal? One, the proposal should really highlight YOUR mobile app. There is a tendency that some app agencies will create their own design from what you tell them. There is a big difference here. What the agency should do is create an app design from your vision. The identity of your vision should still be there in the app design.
Second, the proposal should be forward-thinking. The agency should have plans for long-term work with you. This means that the proposal will include innovations and future plans. This is why it becomes essential that you find a design agency that does more than just mobile applications, although mobile applications should be their expertise.
Let’s talk about the future. Now, you may not have thought about it because what you really want is just for the mobile app to be made. A great app design company will talk about possible updates and expansion of the product. Even better, the agency can talk about how the mobile app can become a brand. This is still a long time down the road but it would be great if the agency will already have a plan for you. It makes you look forward to the future.
Choosing the right one
As we mentioned earlier, the right app design agency for you is not necessarily the best. That’s okay. What you really want is for people to notice your mobile app and purchase it. You want mobile users to get attached to it and to eventually fall in love with it as a brand and not just a mobile app.
The right agency is the one that truly understands what you want. You can glean this from the proposal and from your meetings. Communication is very important and you have to be perceptive during your conversations with the representatives of the agency. Ask all the questions you want so that you will get to know the agency better.
