Carousel : Building a Social-Emotional Learning App

Challenge

Carousel Technologies, Inc. a company dedicated to advancing social-emotional learning, faced a critical hurdle: finding a reliable and experienced development team to build their mobile app. They had previously engaged another team, but the project had stalled, leaving them short on time and without a deliverable.

With the clock ticking, they needed a team that could not only fast-track development but also ensure the app had a solid technical foundation to support future growth. This balance of speed and quality was crucial to meet their ambitious goals.

Solution

When the team at Carousel approached Nyala, we took a straightforward and collaborative approach. During our initial meeting, we prioritised listening, ensuring we fully understood their vision, pain points, and expectations. The next day, we returned with a tailored proposal outlining exactly how we would tackle the project. Our plan emphasised efficiency without compromising quality, leveraging React Native to speed up development while maintaining a robust architecture.

Reassured by our structured and transparent approach, Carousel Technologies, Inc. gave us the green light, and development began the following week.

Execution

The development process was both fast-paced and meticulous. React Native proved to be a game-changer, allowing us to deliver a seamless experience across iOS and Android platforms while optimising for speed.

We worked closely with Carousel maintaining clear communication throughout. This iterative collaboration ensured their feedback was quickly integrated, keeping the project aligned with their expectations. In just five weeks, we delivered a polished, fully functional app ready for deployment on both the App Store and Play Store.

Beyond delivery, we went the extra mile. Our free initial support period included resolving minor bugs and implementing early user feedback, ensuring the app not only met but exceeded client and user expectations—all at no extra cost.

Impact

The results were transformative. Carousel’s app was not only completed within a tight timeline but also equipped with a strong technical foundation to scale. Their co-founder shared their excitement on social media:

"Two months ago, we were looking for a React Native developer to build our pilot app. Today, our app is LIVE in both the App Store and Play Store and in the hands of many prospective customers! The Nyala team are absolute pros. Quality code, smart architecture, thoughtful trade-offs. A real partner in the development process. It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with them.”

Key Takeaways

This project underscored the importance of combining speed with thoughtful planning. By leveraging our expertise and tools like React Native, we proved that fast-tracked development can still deliver quality and reliability. Carousel Technologies, Inc.’s success story is a testament to the power of a strong partnership and a clear, client-focused process.