San Francisco Custom Software Development Solutions

"Our expert team specializes in software development in San Francisco, delivering bespoke solutions that propel businesses forward in the heart of the tech world."

"Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!"

- Jenn Brooks, Founder & CEO @ Nurture

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[Who we are] We use low-code + AI to help teams of all sizes launch custom, scale-ready digital products.  Ship in days/weeks, not months/years.

[Not a dev shop]

We’re not your grandpop’s dev team.  Standard outsourced agencies will say yes to your every idea, even when they’re not high priority.  This leads to bloated releases that go over time and budget

[Fractional Product Team]

Narrow your focus before building anything. As a fractional product team, we start by defining your vision and sharpening your strategy.  We don’t just say “yes,” but always ask “why?”, helping your dev budget go further and faster.

Our tech agency, nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant technology scene, specializes in crafting bespoke software development solutions. We understand that the digital landscape is perpetually evolving, and staying ahead requires not just cutting-edge technology but also clear and precise communication. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex project requirements with transparency and collaboration at the forefront of each endeavor. With our thorough knowledge of software development in San Francisco, we leverage the latest trends and technologies to turn your vision into a tangible, high-quality product that stands out in one of the world's most innovative tech hubs.At our core, we believe in the strategic value of a fractional product team - an agile group of professionals who bring diverse skills in design, development, and product management to ensure that our clients always receive holistic solutions. This approach allows us to remain nimble and closely connected to user priorities, adapting to user feedback and market shifts with speed and efficiency. The result is not only a product but a seamless experience crafted with the combined expertise of specialists who are invested in delivering excellence at every stage of the product lifecycle. In San Francisco's competitive software development landscape, this means offering our clients a strategic edge by ensuring their products are both user-centric and business-aligned, delivering value on all fronts.

[What we do] Ship a digital product in 6 weeks, not 6 months..

At our software agency, we pride ourselves on delivering state-of-the-art Software Development in San Francisco by closely aligning with the cutting-edge ethos of the city's renowned tech landscape. We understand that in the fast-paced world of tech, time is of the essence, which is why we've honed our capabilities in rapid prototyping to ensure our clients can iterate and pivot with speed and agility. Leveraging the latest tools and technologies, we bring ideas to life quickly, allowing for a tangible exploration of new concepts and interactions in the early stages of development. Our general approach revolves around a structured development process that is designed to ship robust, market-ready products in a matter of weeks—not months. This speed-to-market is achieved thanks to our seasoned team of developers and project managers who apply their deep expertise to every phase of the development cycle. We work collaboratively with our clients, keeping communication channels open and transparent to ensure that client feedback and needs are integrally woven into the development process from day one. Whether it's a start-up looking to disrupt the market or an established enterprise aiming to innovate, we commit to turning visionary ideas into functional, user-centric software solutions that stand out in the competitive San Francisco tech scene.

Custom Enterprise Software Development
Agile Software Development Consultancy
Full-Stack Web Application Development

Native Mobile App

Nurture

Client

Nurture

Stack

Firebase

FlutterFlow

Notion

Figma

Time

6 weeks

What it is

We built a multi-language educational experience mobile app that brings learners through the licensing process to create in-home childcare businesses, and let’s them create a business plan to launch in-home child care businesses.

How it works

We completed this build of 36 features in 4 weeks of development, after completing the user stories and wireframes.

User Stories

User type: End-user

  • Create + login to user account
  • Toggle between English and Spanish
  • View educational content filtered by user’s assigned learning track
  • View individual lessons of the following types:
  • Multi-listing directories
  • Library of external links
  • Single image
  • Multiple videos in sequence
  • Embed of form
  • Directory of relevant resource listings
  • Save individual lessons to favorites
  • Provide feedback on any lesson
  • Earn achievements based on content completion
  • Unable to progress past certain milestones until admin review + approval
  • Upload content to save in a single library
  • View details and Zoom link for weekly meetings
  • Receive push notifications

User type: Admin

  • Review details of all users and contact them directly
  • Review progress of each user and verify that certain steps are correct or incorrect
  • Assign progress completion achievements to users
  • Trigger regular push notifications to users en masse, or in certain groups

Don’t just take our word for it

“Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!  DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.”

Native Mobile App

OOM

Client

OOM

Stack

Firebase

FlutterFlow

Notion

Figma

Time

7 weeks

What it is

We built a circular economy, packaging re-use app with 3 separate user types.

How it works

We completed this build in 4 stages over the course of 3 weeks of development time, after aligning on the core user stories and designs.

User Flows

User type: End-user

  • Sign up / login via mobile phone number
  • Decide how to receive a packaging re-use carrier
  • Scan a QR code on a packaging re-use carrier
  • Decide where to return a packaging re-use carrier, once filled up
  • Earn points for every container returned in a packaging re-use carrier
  • Earn brand rewards for brand-specific containers returned
  • Redeem points for cash, delivered directly via user’s Venmo account
  • Redeem points for donations to select community organizations

User type: Admin

  • Scan a QR code on returned packaging re-use carriers
  • Issue points for each container returned in packaging re-use carriers
  • Issue points for qualifying brand-specific containers in packaging re-use carriers
  • Mail packaging re-use carriers to users who request via mail
  • View comprehensive dashboard that includes data on all users, carriers, points, etc.

User type: Store Partner

  • Distribute packaging re-use carriers from their store
  • Scan a QR code on each packaging re-use carrier returned to their store

Don’t just take our word for it

“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”

See for yourself

OOM.Earth

[Work Flow] We run fast

About Us
[01 / 03]

Product Strategy

Define your long and short term product vision by nailing down the user stories, feature specifications, UX wireframes + database schema.  We’re your strategic partner, pressure testing assumptions and sharing insights.

[02 / 03]

Development

With the framework pinned down, we go heads-down on execution.  We leverage the power of the entire no-code ecosystem to develop your product in record time.

[03 / 03]

Polishing + Launch

QA your finished product to ensure that each feature works seamlessly, every color is precise and all copy is ready for publication.  We then manage the entire app publishing process on mobile, web or both.

[Testimonials] Don’t just take our word

Rating

We decided to go with a no-code MVP after having many conversations with full stack development contractors. Dev agencies were quoting us 6 months and $70,000+ for our mobile app MVP. DreamLabs promised 6 weeks at a fraction of the cost.  They delivered in 4 weeks.

As an early-stage, non-technical founder, DreamLabs broke down every step of the development process into easy, simple terms. They helped with scoping, building, beta testing, and handoff to our team - a thorough process from idea to launch.

I’d highly recommend DreamLabs to any founders wanting to build a market-ready product quickly and affordably.

Kay Rodriguez

Founder & CEO @ Urban Outdoors

Rating

DreamLabs has been very strategically helpful to the early phases of the Functional Health app. They have given excellent direction and guidance; they have challenged me to think critically in areas where I needed it.

With their services, I have been able to better steer the ship on a good course. I feel grateful to have found them and benefitted from their experience, skills, and services.

Kevin Till

Founder @ Functional Health

Rating

Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!  DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.

Jenn Brooks

Founder & CEO @ Nurture

Rating

Working with DreamLabs was a delight! They were organized and thorough with their process. They helped me create clarity and a scope of work from what was just an initial idea. And I learned a bunch along the way.

Dante Garcia

Founder & CEO @ Community Gearbox

Rating

“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”

Emily Chae

Co-Founder @ OOM

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strategy call

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[Who we are]

San Francisco Custom Software Development Solutions

"Our expert team specializes in software development in San Francisco, delivering bespoke solutions that propel businesses forward in the heart of the tech world."

Rating

"Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!"

Jenn Brooks

Founder & CEO @ Nurture

[Companies that work with us]

[Value]

Compared to traditional dev shops, 
DreamLabs ships 10x faster, 1/10th cost

Stay focused

As a fractional product team, we start by defining your vision and sharpening your strategy.  We don’t just say “yes,” but always ask “why?”, helping your dev budget go further and faster.

Ship fast

We use low-code + AI to help teams of all sizes launch custom, scale-ready digital products.  Ship in days/weeks, not months/years.

Learn from users

User testing is a bonus service we offer to all clients for free. This means we learn together from real users with each release.

[Who We Are] Partner in strategy & execution

Our tech agency, nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant technology scene, specializes in crafting bespoke software development solutions. We understand that the digital landscape is perpetually evolving, and staying ahead requires not just cutting-edge technology but also clear and precise communication. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex project requirements with transparency and collaboration at the forefront of each endeavor. With our thorough knowledge of software development in San Francisco, we leverage the latest trends and technologies to turn your vision into a tangible, high-quality product that stands out in one of the world's most innovative tech hubs.At our core, we believe in the strategic value of a fractional product team - an agile group of professionals who bring diverse skills in design, development, and product management to ensure that our clients always receive holistic solutions. This approach allows us to remain nimble and closely connected to user priorities, adapting to user feedback and market shifts with speed and efficiency. The result is not only a product but a seamless experience crafted with the combined expertise of specialists who are invested in delivering excellence at every stage of the product lifecycle. In San Francisco's competitive software development landscape, this means offering our clients a strategic edge by ensuring their products are both user-centric and business-aligned, delivering value on all fronts.

[What we do] Ship a digital product in 6 weeks, not 6 months.

At our software agency, we pride ourselves on delivering state-of-the-art Software Development in San Francisco by closely aligning with the cutting-edge ethos of the city's renowned tech landscape. We understand that in the fast-paced world of tech, time is of the essence, which is why we've honed our capabilities in rapid prototyping to ensure our clients can iterate and pivot with speed and agility. Leveraging the latest tools and technologies, we bring ideas to life quickly, allowing for a tangible exploration of new concepts and interactions in the early stages of development. Our general approach revolves around a structured development process that is designed to ship robust, market-ready products in a matter of weeks—not months. This speed-to-market is achieved thanks to our seasoned team of developers and project managers who apply their deep expertise to every phase of the development cycle. We work collaboratively with our clients, keeping communication channels open and transparent to ensure that client feedback and needs are integrally woven into the development process from day one. Whether it's a start-up looking to disrupt the market or an established enterprise aiming to innovate, we commit to turning visionary ideas into functional, user-centric software solutions that stand out in the competitive San Francisco tech scene.

[Deliverables] Deliverables

[01]
Custom Enterprise Software Development
[02]
Agile Software Development Consultancy
[03]
Full-Stack Web Application Development

[Case studies] Expertise from experience

OOM

Native mobile app

KPI Dash

AI-powered web app

Nurture

Native Mobile App

[Workflow] Process

[01] Product Strategy

Define your long and short term product vision by nailing down the user stories, feature specifications, UX wireframes + database schema.  We’re your strategic partner, pressure testing assumptions and sharing insights.

[02] Development

With the framework pinned down, we go heads-down on execution.  We leverage the power of the entire no-code ecosystem to develop your product in record time.

[03] Polishing + Launch QA

Your finished product to ensure that each feature works seamlessly, every color is precise and all copy is ready for publication.  We then manage the entire app publishing process on mobile, web or both.

[Testimonials] What our clients say

Rating

We decided to go with a no-code MVP after having many conversations with full stack development contractors. Dev agencies were quoting us 6 months and $70,000+ for our mobile app MVP. DreamLabs promised 6 weeks at a fraction of the cost.  They delivered in 4 weeks.

As an early-stage, non-technical founder, DreamLabs broke down every step of the development process into easy, simple terms. They helped with scoping, building, beta testing, and handoff to our team - a thorough process from idea to launch.

I’d highly recommend DreamLabs to any founders wanting to build a market-ready product quickly and affordably.

Kay Rodriguez

Founder & CEO @ Urban Outdoors

Rating

DreamLabs has been very strategically helpful to the early phases of the Functional Health app. They have given excellent direction and guidance; they have challenged me to think critically in areas where I needed it.

With their services, I have been able to better steer the ship on a good course. I feel grateful to have found them and benefitted from their experience, skills, and services.

Kevin Till

Founder @ Functional Health

Rating

Other app developer quoted 10X the price to create a live testable version. DreamLabs pricing structure has meant we can quickly get the app in users hands and see what they think!  DreamLabs took my vision for functionality, look and feel and brought it to life.

Jenn Brooks

Founder & CEO @ Nurture

Rating

Working with DreamLabs was a delight! They were organized and thorough with their process. They helped me create clarity and a scope of work from what was just an initial idea. And I learned a bunch along the way.

Dante Garcia

Founder & CEO @ Community Gearbox

Rating

“By working with DreamLabs team, we significantly reduced our development timeline and budget while delivering simple, high quality user experience that OOM strives to achieve.”

Emily Chae

Co-Founder @ OOM

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