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Design, Product

ColorMe by STRV: Reimagining the Coloring Book

A team full of inspired developers and designers can’t help but create. Which is why STRV continually works on in-house projects ranging from dating apps (Surge, our most successful project to date) to ColorMe—one of the highest-rated color...

Design, Engineering

STRV Named a Clutch Leader in App Development & Web Design

“To be considered a Clutch Leader in both app development and web design makes us thrilled on a number of levels. We know we have our clients to thank. We know Clutch works hard to recognize those who’ve earned it. And we’re proud to be goi...

Product, Design

How to Navigate the Labyrinth of Streaming Services

At the beginning of 2019, about 50% of U.S. consumers expressed frustration over the streaming video landscape.Multiple subscriptions needed. Too many options. Difficult to track what to watch where. And shows disappearing from one platform...

Design

Machine Learning & AI From the Design Perspective

It may seem like data-heavy machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) are solely a developer’s territory. But that’s not the case.Businesses need to understand just how transformative this technology is, and designers nee...

Business, Product

The STRV Approach to Project Cost Estimation

Cost estimation is the practice of forecasting the cost of completing a project with a defined scope.In software design and development, however, rarely does a client come in with a clearly defined scope. There’s an idea. There’s a goal. So...

Business

Is a Time Zone Difference Really a Problem?

A developer hits a roadblock. Two possible solutions, two different outcomes—and neither one is exactly what you, the client, want. The developer is confused. He needs to talk to you. Now. But the developer is nine hours ahead. And as he st...

Product, Design

Does Your Business Need Wearable Tech?

Wearable tech is dominating the workplace. In which industries? Whichever ones benefit from boosted productivity, safety, reduced errors and clear, organized data.So, arguably—all of them. When giving employees the opportunity to take advan...

Inside STRV, Engineering

Defining the Role of a Development Lead

A Product Manager and a Development Lead—also called a Dev Lead—are the people ensuring things are moving ahead steadily, and smoothly. How do the titles differ? And what, exactly, are a Dev Lead’s responsibilities?The PM is the weatherman,...

Product

STRV & OPKIX: The Tiny Camera With a Big Impact

Light, compact design. A case (the “Egg”) that charges two cameras at once. An app that swiftly pairs with your smartphone, letting you transfer, edit and share your videos. And convenient mounts in the form of sunglasses, caps, rings and m...