“As a developer, I like the tools and language around apps. I know what I build will be more convenient and more responsive than a website for end users, so they’re very fulfilling projects to work on.”

Our Frontend Manager Daniel Edwards has worked on a range of mobile app projects over the last three years for 6B, helping to build apps that meet the real needs of our diverse client base.

He’s helped develop apps for clients in the hospitality and membership sectors, but it’s a project for Trip Aid that comes to mind when he thinks of his most rewarding work at 6B.

Trip Aid was developed by a teacher who wanted a way of better tracking the whereabouts of students when on school trips. The work Daniel did ensured that a student’s location was visible on a live map and allowed teachers to message students in the event of an emergency, ensuring they remained safe whilst off school grounds.

“Apps span well beyond looks alone. You have to think about each page or button with transition between each other, even the smallest micro-animation can make a big difference to the user journey. You also have to consider how it will interact with finger gestures that can help make a more intuitive app. Striking this balance is what I enjoy most about working with apps.”

As our Head of Design, Phil Millward is responsible for creating a seamless user experience and ensuring that the apps we create look as good as the content we populate them with.

Phil is an award-winning designer who joined the team at the start of the year and will help redefine our mobile app proposition. He’s got a wealth of experience in designing native apps for utility, luxury accommodation, parking and social care companies, as well as social media apps, which all include complex account areas.