Crafting Personal Connections: Bond's Handwritten Notes App
entertainment
The iOS App for Sending Handwritten Notes
We developed Bond's iOS app for sending handwritten notes, integrating a custom REST API and predictive system to ensure message fit. We also integrated Mixpanel and Stripe for a seamless user experience.
Project team
5 Developers
1 QA Tester
Tech stack
Cocoapods
Branch.io
iOS
Stripe
Bitrise
Mixpanel
Agile
Swift
Region
United States of America
timeline
2016-2018
Region
United States of America
timeline
2016-2018
About Bond
New York City-based Bond specializes in mass-producing handwritten notes on paper, making it simple for customers to deliver personal messages. Thousands of individuals and businesses use Bond’s innovative technology to create a lasting impression through handwritten notes. With the help of advanced robots, Bond allows customers to send handwritten messages on customizable stationery directly from their phone or computer, providing a unique and personal touch to communication.
$200,000
Revenue in First 90 Days
Bond generated $200,000 in revenue within the first 90 days of its operation, showcasing the immediate impact and popularity of its service.
4,000
Monthly Active Users
The Bond app boasts 4,000 monthly active users, indicating consistent and widespread use.
4.8
Star Rating
The app has achieved a stellar 4.8-star rating in the App Store, reflecting high user satisfaction.
600%
Annual Revenue Growth
Bond experienced a remarkable 600% annual revenue growth, showcasing its rapid expansion and success.
It was delightful working with them because, in a lot of ways, I knew more about what was happening on their team than with some of my own. They also went above and beyond to make sure that everything was well documented and easily understood, which was great.
Director of Product
Bond
The challenges
Montrose Software was commissioned to develop an iOS app specifically to extend existing platforms for sending handwritten notes.
Integrating Bond's Custom API
One of the primary challenges was integrating the app with Bond's custom REST API. This required a thorough understanding of Bond's existing platform to ensure seamless communication between the app and the backed services. The integration needed to be robust and efficient to support the app's core functionalities.
Predicting Handwriting Layout Accurately
Developing a near real-time predictive system to calculate the perfect handwriting layout was a significant challenge. The system needed to dynamically adjust based on message content and canvas size. This involved complex algorithms to predict how the text would appear, ensuring the handwritten notes retained a natural look.
Handling Letter Width Randomness
Bond's handwriting robots generate each letter with a level of randomness to maintain a genuine handwritten appearance. This randomness in letter width made it difficult to estimate the exact space each message would occupy on the canvas. We had to develop a sophisticated system to manage these variations and ensure the message fit perfectly.
The solution
Seamless Integration with Custom API
Our team worked diligently to thoroughly understand Bond's existing API architecture and its unique requirements. We implemented a robust integration process that ensured seamless data exchange and functionality. By conducting rigorous testing and optimization, we ensured that the app could handle real-time data interactions efficiently. This effort resulted in an app that seamlessly connected with Bond's systems, providing users with a smooth and responsive experience.
Dynamic Handwriting Layout Prediction and Real-Time Feedback
We developed an advanced predictive system capable of calculating the layout of handwritten text in near real-time. This system continuously analyzed the message content and canvas size, providing immediate feedback to users if their message exceeded the available space. To achieve this, we implemented a background query mechanism that checked each word against the handwriting limits and used automatic throttling to manage the query frequency. This innovative solution ensured users received timely alerts, allowing them to adjust their messages on the fly, resulting in perfectly fitting handwritten notes.
Advanced User Behavior Tracking
Our team successfully integrated Mixpanel into the app, allowing for detailed tracking of user interactions and behavior. We designed the integration to be unobtrusive, ensuring it did not interfere with the app's performance or user experience. By leveraging Mixpanel's advanced analytics and A/B testing features, client's domain was able to gather valuable insights into how customers used the app, identify areas for improvement, and experiment with new features. This data-driven approach enabled Client to continuously refine and enhance the app, driving customer satisfaction and engagement.
Partnership goal
Develop an intuitive iOS application that enables users to easily compose and send handwritten notes digitally, enhancing personal communication through the convenience of technology.
Sending handwritten notes via client's domain was cumbersome and prone to errors with message layout and size.
The process became streamlined and error-free, ensuring messages fit perfectly on the canvas while maintaining the handwritten charm.
See how it works
Montrose Software is one of the best development groups that I’ve worked with. Compared to other agencies that are in it for the money, the team really cared about their work. They treated our app as if it were their own, which was evident in the end product. Ultimately, they exceeded our expectations in every way.
Director of Product
Bond
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