Wve Labs

BACKGROUND

I am the Senior Designer of PlayUp

PlayUp is an online sports betting and gaming operator. Sportsbook, racebook, daily fantasy, esports, live in the U.S. and Australia. I'm a senior designer there.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

• Build our real-time sports betting and fantasy platform for the U.S. market, mobile first
• Make live odds and in-play betting feel instant, not just be fast on a spec sheet
• Ship something that clears state-by-state compliance without the compliance showing in the UI

SOLUTION

Referral

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

6-10 Employees

I'll be upfront that I'm the designer on our side, so I'm going to talk about this the way a designer talks about it.

PlayUp needed a real-time sports betting and fantasy platform for U.S. players. Onboarding and identity verification, wallet, a live odds engine with in-play updates, bet slip and wager placement, fantasy contests and scoring, and an admin layer for our trading and compliance teams. Wve Labs built all of it: UX and UI in Figma, iOS and Android in React Native with a TypeScript core, Node.js services underneath, the integrations with our odds, KYC, and payment providers, and the release process through both app stores. Geolocation, responsible-gaming controls, audit logging, all the regulated-market plumbing, built to what each state expects.

The part I actually want to talk about is the interface. A betting app lives or dies on how it feels when the odds move. Tabrez and his team designed the odds surfaces so a line change reads instantly without the screen shouting at you, and Bhavesh's mobile team made those transitions run at frame rate under real load. The bet slip is genuinely good. Type, spacing, hierarchy, the states nobody thinks about (pending, suspended, cashed out), the empty states. They cared about the same things I care about, which I did not expect from an engineering-led shop.

Live in market now, and still going. Every release since launch has come through the same team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

We launched on schedule in our regulated U.S. markets. The platform has held through NFL Sundays and March Madness without a wagering outage, which was the thing everyone in the building was nervous about.

From where I sit, the outcome I care about is that people describe the app as smooth. Not fast, smooth. That word shows up in store reviews and it shows up when I watch people use it. Registered users and weekly active bettors have climbed month over month since go-live, the fantasy product has become a real driver of people coming back, and our trading team has stopped complaining about the admin tools, which is the highest praise a trading team gives anything.

Sprints every two weeks, a demo at the end of each, and a written note about what shipped and what didn't. Yash ran that side and it never wobbled. When a regulator changed a requirement mid-build, the re-plan showed up the next morning instead of a month later as a surprise.

Slack for the day-to-day, a weekly call for everything else. The thing I'd single out is that design feedback didn't get lost between me and engineering. I'd mark up a screen, and what came back matched the markup. If you've worked with agencies, you know how rare that is.

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

Craft. They sweat the details a lot of shops treat as optional.

Two people made that true. Tabrez, who leads design at Wve, is a designer's designer. He pushed back on me more than once, and he was right more than once, which is the only kind of pushback worth having. Bhavesh, on mobile engineering, treated animation timing and touch response as product requirements rather than polish to get to later. Between them, the app looks and moves like something from a consumer brand with a hundred-person product team, and it came from a partner in Costa Mesa. They also knew sports betting cold before we opened our mouths, which took weeks off the ramp.

Documentation trailed the build early on. Screens were shipping faster than the specs describing them, which made handoff to our internal team harder than it needed to be for the first couple of sprints. We raised it, they added docs to the definition of done, problem gone. I'd also have taken a design-system audit a phase earlier than we did it. Small things.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the former founder of an AI-native platform company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I'm building an AI-native platform that teaches people to code. Native iOS and Android apps plus a full web app, with an LLM tutor that adapts to each learner instead of serving everyone the same lesson.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Wve Labs to accomplish?

• Ship iOS, Android, and web from one codebase without the mobile apps feeling like a wrapped website
• Build an LLM tutor that reviews a learner's actual code, gives hints instead of answers, and adapts difficulty
• Run real code inside a lesson, sandboxed, with sub-second feedback
• A content engine so I can add languages and courses without a deploy

SOLUTION

How did you find Wve Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Wve Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Wve Labs were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Background, briefly. I have a computer engineering degree and I've spent my career on systems-level software, so I could have built a lot of this myself. What I could not do was build all of it, at production quality, across three platforms, while also designing the curriculum and running a company. I searched for mobile-plus-AI shops, found Wve Labs on Google, and after one call with Ankit I stopped looking. Architecture, since that's what I care about: React Native for iOS and Android with a shared TypeScript core, Next.js for the web app, Node.js services behind both, and a Python layer for everything AI. The interesting problems were (1) the in-lesson code editor and sandboxed execution environment, which has to compile and run learner code across multiple languages fast enough to feel instant, and (2) the tutor itself. The tutor is an LLM pipeline that reads the learner's code and the lesson context, explains concepts, reviews what they wrote, and gives targeted hints rather than the answer. It adjusts what comes next based on how they're doing. Ankit's team built an eval harness for it early, which I did not ask for and should have. Also in scope: the curriculum engine my team uses to author and version courses, and analytics that show exactly where learners get stuck, down to the line. Product discovery and the full Figma design came before any of this was written. Status: we haven't launched. iOS, Android, web, the tutor pipeline, the sandbox, the content engine, analytics: built, in testing, being hardened. Launch is the next milestone and the engagement continues through it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Pre-launch, so I'm not going to quote you retention numbers that don't exist yet. Ask me again in six months. What I can measure today: every milestone has hit its date, three platforms are built off one codebase and none of them feel like a wrapped website, and the sandbox executes learner code across our launch languages with feedback fast enough that testers stop noticing it. That last one was the thing I thought would sink the project. The tutor, in closed testing, hints instead of answering, and the handful of people I've put in front of it have said some version of "wait, it's actually teaching me." The content engine already lets me publish a new course in days instead of weeks, which matters because I'm the one writing them. I'll update this review with real numbers once we're live and they mean something.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yash runs it. Two-week sprints, a demo at the end of each, a written summary every week with what shipped, what slipped, and why. Nothing has slipped without a reason attached to it, and I've never had to chase a status. Responsiveness was the part that surprised me. I'd post in Slack expecting an answer the next morning and get one in twenty minutes. When learner feedback made me reorder the roadmap, they absorbed it into the next sprint instead of turning it into a change-order negotiation. And they argued with me when I was wrong, technically, which I respect more than agreement.

What was your primary form of communication with Wve Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They think like engineers who happen to run an agency, not the other way around. Ankit pushed on failure modes before we'd written a line: what the tutor does when it's uncertain, how we evaluate whether its feedback is actually correct, where a hint becomes an answer. Those conversations shaped the product more than any feature request I made. Bhavesh led mobile and made the code editor usable on a phone, which I assumed was impossible. Ivor, on the account side, kept the whole thing coherent and never let a question sit. If I had to name one thing, it's that the AI work was rigorous. Evals, guardrails, latency budgets. Not a wrapper around an API with a chat bubble on top.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Wve Labs could have done differently?

We burned a couple of weeks at the start aligning on curriculum structure before design could begin. I came in with a taxonomy in my head that wasn't written down, and that's on me as much as them, but a structured content workshop up front would have surfaced it faster. They ran exactly that before phase two. I'd also have liked the eval harness a sprint earlier. Both minor. Both fixed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Operating Officer of DS Maison

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DS Maison is a new interior design company in Beverly Hills. We're launching around an app that uses AI to design and furnish a client's home, and AR so they can stand in the room and see it before they buy anything.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Wve Labs to accomplish?

• Build the app DS Maison launches with, an AI that designs and picks the furniture for a client's home
• Put every piece in the client's actual room in AR, at real size, before anyone orders anything
• Only recommend real pieces from real vendors, with real prices and lead times
• Give our small team a console to steer the AI and present to clients without a design degree in software

SOLUTION

How did you find Wve Labs?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Wve Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Wve Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Quick context. DS Maison is brand new, we're launching in Beverly Hills, and the whole company is built around one idea: a client should be able to have a home designed with real taste, then actually see it in their own rooms before spending a dollar. Not renderings on a laptop. Their room, their light, the sofa at the size it will really be.

We took that to Wve Labs in February. Still in development, still ongoing, but here is what they've built so far. It's a native iOS app (Swift). You scan a room with the LiDAR on an iPhone or iPad and get a proper 3D model with real measurements, doors, windows. Then the client does a short taste session, reacting to imagery, uploading a few things they love, and the AI builds a style profile from that.
From the room, the profile, and a brief, it composes a scheme: furniture, lighting, rugs, layout. Everything comes from a vendor catalog we curate, so a recommendation is always a real piece with a real price and a lead time, never a mood-board fantasy. Wve tuned the recommendation engine on a reference set our team put together, which is why the results look like DS Maison and not like the internet.

Then the AR part, which is the part people remember. Every piece placed in the actual room at true scale. Swap a fabric, swap a finish, approve pieces one at a time. There's a running budget with alternatives at different price points, and the app flags anything that won't physically fit.

For us there's a Next.js console where we review and edit what the AI proposes, present schemes to clients, and track approvals and orders. Node.js and Python on the back end, hosted on AWS.

Delivered to date: the scanning and AR app, the style-profile and scheme engine, the vendor catalog, budget and fit logic, the console, and all the infrastructure underneath it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Honest answer: we haven't launched, so the numbers that matter don't exist yet. I'll come back and add them.

What I can tell you is that every phase has hit its date. Room scanning, style profiling, and scheme generation are built and working. The AR walkthrough is in testing. The console is in progress, on schedule.

And the concept works. The first time we scanned a real room, watched the AI propose a scheme that actually looked like us, and then walked through it in AR at full scale, that was the moment the company is built on, and it holds up. Everyone we've shown it to so far has had the same reaction we did.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Two-week sprints, a demo at the end of each, a written status on Fridays. Yash runs it and we've never once had to ask where things stand.

Deadlines have been met, every one so far. When we needed the AR walkthrough earlier than planned to show a couple of early clients, they reshuffled the sprint and got it to us. Wve has a Beverly Hills office, so a lot of this has happened in person, and the rest is Slack with same-day answers. They also push back when they think we're wrong, which, at this stage of a company, is worth a lot.

What was your primary form of communication with Wve Labs?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

That they have style and engineering depth in the same building. That's rarer than it sounds.

 Ivor was our first call and got it immediately: this is about encoding a point of view, not building a furniture search engine. He's stayed close to the project the whole way. Ankit, their CTO, shaped the AI himself and made the decision to tune the engine on our curated reference set instead of the entire catalog.
That one decision is the reason the schemes feel like DS Maison. Bhavesh led the AR and iOS work, and the accuracy of the LiDAR capture and the true-scale placement is what makes a client believe what they're seeing. And Tabrez, on design, made an app that looks like it belongs in a Beverly Hills living room rather than in an app store screenshot.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Wve Labs could have done differently?

One thing. The first batch of generated schemes leaned on the full vendor catalog, and they were competent but generic. Not us. We flagged it, Ankit's team retuned the engine on our reference set, and the difference was night and day. In hindsight that should have been the starting point, and we probably should have pushed for it ourselves. Fixed now, and the product is better for it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at The NotME App

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an enthusiastic consent communication app. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Wve Labs to accomplish?

• Create our App to be viable on IOS and Google Play

SOLUTION

How did you find Wve Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Wve Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Wve Labs were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Working with our app developer has been nothing short of exceptional. From initial discovery through deployment, their technical expertise and professionalism were evident at every phase of the development lifecycle. They demonstrated a deep understanding of both iOS and Android architectures, delivering a clean, scalable build with a strong backend infrastructure and seamless API integrations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A high functioning app that is able to be utilized via Google play and IOS

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Communication was equally outstanding. Sprint timelines were met, milestones were clearly defined, and updates were thorough without being overly technical. They embraced an agile mindset, welcomed feedback, and iterated quickly without sacrificing stability or quality.

What was your primary form of communication with Wve Labs?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to translate complex functional requirements into an intuitive, user-centric UX/UI was impressive. Code was consistently well-structured, modular, and optimized for performance, with clear attention to security protocols, data integrity, and compliance considerations. They were proactive in identifying edge cases, addressing latency issues, and implementing efficient solutions before they became problems.

In short, this developer is a rare combination of technical excellence and collaborative professionalism. If you are looking for someone who understands full-stack development, mobile optimization, and real-world deployment—not just writing code but building a reliable product—this is the team you want. Working with them was truly an incredible experience, and I would recommend them without hesitation.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Wve Labs could have done differently?

Not applicable 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Worldie Draft Fútbol, a tournament-based fantasy soccer game.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We needed help creating an app for our fantasy soccer game.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs handled everything. We started with a discovery phase, during which they helped us do research, refine our project features, and confirm our user stories. Then, we moved on to a design phase, where they worked with us on the UI/UX design, including colors, features, and the flow of the app, helping our vision come to life. After that, we had a design integration phase.Next, we had a development phase. During that time, we had constant interaction and feedback on the process, progression, and any adjustments they recommended. Then, we had a testing phase to work out the bugs. Finally, we launched our app, and Wve Labs helped us submit everything to the app stores.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Wve Labs.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

We found them on Clutch. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, a great culture fit, and company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $50,000 to $199,999

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from April 2025–November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

From the start, Wve Labs presented us with a project breakdown, including the specific phases of the project, the estimated time for completion, and the estimated costs. Each phase was completed in the estimated time, within the budget, and as we had discussed and agreed upon in our meetings.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Wve Labs's project management was very good. Anthony was very helpful and communicated well with us about our progression and any setbacks. Our primary forms of communication were virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their customer service and communication were very good. Overall, we were very pleased with the work they did for us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Vice President of GameDay Bites

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is an app that helps parents and kids find restaurants near hockey rinks and engages the hockey community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Wve Labs to accomplish?

• Our goal in seeking the assistance of Wve Labs was to create a user friendly app

SOLUTION

How did you find Wve Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Wve Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• "Anthony Cecere sold us on Wve Labs with his expertise and clear understanding of our vision."

How many teammates from Wve Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project process has unfolded as follows:

Project Overview:
Our project manager, Anthony, facilitated an initial meeting to understand our vision for the app and to define the key objectives. This collaborative session set the stage for a clear and focused direction.

Project Development & Timelines:
Following the initial discussion, Anthony and his team crafted a detailed plan, outlining a timeline for the development of the prototype. Weekly meetings have been held to keep everyone aligned, ensuring progress remains on track and that any adjustments are made promptly.

Design Prototype:
Throughout the prototype development phase, Anthony and his team have been exceptionally communicative. Not only did they deliver a design that perfectly aligns with our vision, but they also exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and functionality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The measurable outcomes from the project so far that demonstrate progress and success include:

1. **Clear Milestones Met:** The initial planning phase and timeline for the prototype were followed successfully, with key stages completed on schedule.

2. **Ongoing Communication:** Regular weekly check-ins have ensured consistent alignment between Anthony's team and us, allowing for timely feedback and adjustments.

3. **Prototype Alignment:** Early previews of the prototype have shown that the design and features are closely aligned with our original vision, confirming that the project is moving in the right direction.

These outcomes highlight solid progress, clear communication, and a promising path toward finalizing the app prototype.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We are extremely satisfied with the project management provided by Anthony and his team. From the start, Anthony demonstrated remarkable organization and responsiveness, ensuring that everything was progressing smoothly and on schedule.

One of the standout aspects has been Anthony’s patience and guidance while working with my 13-year-old son, who is the one developing the app. Anthony has been incredibly supportive, offering clear explanations and thoughtful advice, making complex concepts accessible and easy to understand. His patience and ability to guide a young developer have been invaluable.

Beyond just meeting expectations, Anthony has helped take our vision to the next level, turning ideas into a more refined and practical solution. The entire process has been seamless, with Anthony leading the project in an organized, efficient, and extremely responsive manner. We are thrilled with the progress so far and couldn’t be happier with the collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with Wve Labs?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we found most impressive and unique about this company is their exceptional ability to work with my 13-year-old son, who is developing the app. Anthony's patience and guidance have been truly remarkable. Not only did he take the time to explain complex concepts in an accessible way, but he also empowered my son by making his vision come to life. Anthony’s approach was both supportive and encouraging, helping boost my son’s confidence as a young developer.

From the beginning, Anthony and his team showed incredible patience and dedication, especially in working with my 13-year-old son. They not only understood our vision but took the time to make sure it was brought to life exactly as we imagined, all while boosting my son's confidence as a developer. The project has been incredibly well-managed, with clear timelines, consistent progress, and proactive problem-solving at every stage. The experience has been smooth, collaborative, and beyond our expectations, making it easy for me to highly recommend them to others looking for a professional, responsive, and supportive team.

Beyond just technical expertise, it’s clear that Anthony genuinely cares about the success of the project and the development of the individuals involved. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure that my son not only understood the process but also felt confident in his abilities. This level of personalized, hands-on mentorship is what sets this company apart, and it’s something we deeply value.

Their combination of technical skill, strong communication, and personal investment in our success has made this experience truly unique and rewarding.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Wve Labs could have done differently?

There is absolutely nothing that Wve Labs could have done differently. We were extremely happy with every aspect of their work. From the project management to the communication, and especially the guidance provided to my 13-year-old son, everything has been handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We couldn’t be more pleased with the process and the progress we’ve made so far. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with how everything has turned out, and it’s why we’re rating the experience 5 stars. We’ve felt valued and supported every step of the way.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder and COO of a development startup. We're currently developing our first app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We needed help with mobile app development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs has assisted us with mobile app development and design for Android and iOS. We've started with a discovery phase, and the team has outlined the documentation and created user stories. We've designed each screen and user interaction together.

Wve Labs has also plotted out the timeline for the integration process and the development phase. They've built everything from scratch, and we've only given them our idea.

Our app is a dating app, and it's different from other dating apps since it's centered around geolocation. Users can set a radius to meet people within a certain distance of their current location. However, we're more interested in real-time geolocation services than a generic approach to location.

Our app utilizes the user's actual location in real time. We have third-party API integration with Bitmoji. Users can upload their Bitmoji to make the app more fun and interactive. Bitmojis show up on Google Maps in real time. Users can see who's around them in real time.

One of the biggest parameters we have is safety. Wve Labs has built safety features into the app. Users can set the distance around their home location, a geofence, and their avatar disappears completely. If they forget to turn off their location services, the app takes that out of the user's hands. The app turns on and off when they leave their home.

Wve Labs has also provided optimization and marketing services for the App Store and Google Play. They also offer ongoing maintenance services.

What is the team composition?

Our main point of contact is Anthony, Wve Labs's head of business development. He takes the role of our project manager. The actual team performing the app's development is located in India. However, they're all employees of Wve Labs, not a third-party company.

We also work with Yash, our head developer. He's very responsive via Slack and communicates excellently. We've also met Dave, Wve Labs' owner. However, Anthony is our daily contact point.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

We found them through a Google search. We wanted a company in our area so we could have face-to-face communication and avoid third-party development. That's one of the reasons we chose Wve Labs.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent about $140,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We haven't gone live yet, but Wve Labs has met deadlines and stayed on budget.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate through Slack. They've been highly responsive, and we have good communication with them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The biggest thing that has impressed us is Wve Labs' personal touch. We didn't want a prominent app developer with whom we'd have no personal interactions. We've searched for a partner to interact with personally and daily, and that's precisely what we've received. Anthony has been excellent. We have his personal and work phone numbers. We can reach out to him anytime we have questions.

Since we're a startup with little experience, Wve Labs' accessibility has been paramount.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They're a also relatively new company, so they've learned some things with us. There have been small unforeseen things that they haven't anticipated. Wve Labs will probably know them next time with more experience. Nonetheless, Wve Labs has performed great with us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be honest with yourself about what you want and tell Wve Labs. The team is highly transparent and honest about what they can and can't do. As long as you tell them what you want, Wve Labs will excel in meeting those demands.

Wve Labs has pointed us in the right direction for some services they don't provide, like a more traditional marketing approach, and it has been phenomenal.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and owner of OG Props, a sports gaming and social mobile app. My company started as a game idea, but as I was developing it, I got more ideas to make it also a social site. Although there's no betting involved, people can engage through my site throughout the sporting season.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

Initially, I wanted to get an estimate of how much it would cost to build this app to see if I could pay it completely out of my pocket or if I needed to seek investors. Therefore, the goal depended on the price. Ideally, I wanted to reach a clickable prototype with a frontend design so that I could showcase the app to other people and figure out how it would work without actually developing the entire code behind it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs helped me create the prototype and frontend design of my mobile app. Before hiring them, I already had a vision for the platform, including the color scheme and how each of the screens would look. Still, Wve Labs helped me create my logo and polished my vision for the product. Additionally, they suggested additional features based on other projects they had worked on.

Throughout the process, we collaborated to define what we wanted the UI/UX to look like. For example, we iterated on the color scheme to find out ways to make it more digestible for the user and ultimately make the app seem more polished and nice. We went back and forth with different ideas, trying different things out. As for the technology stack, we used Figma.

What is the team composition?

I worked with three primary teammates from Wve Labs. I believe there were others working behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

I'm not tech-savvy, so when I had the idea for this app, I did some research and stumbled across Clutch's website, where I found Wve Labs. Choosing them was a combination of factors. The team had worked on another sports app, so I contacted the founder of that app independently and asked him questions about his process and how he felt about working with Wve Labs.

He told me that Wve Labs did a great job, and I was already leaning toward them. Therefore, the fact that the team had experience in the sports industry and the fact that this person reassured my feelings about Wve Labs made me go with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from November 2023–March 2024. Wve Labs provided me an estimate of how much would cost to fully develop the app. Currently, I'm sorting some things out, but I intend to continue working with them once I seek funds overseas to complete the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I'm the only one who has seen the prototype; I haven't put Wve Labs' work out or showcased it. Still, I'm very pleased with how the app looks, and I'm now eager to get it fully developed. Overall, I'm very pleased with the quality of Wve Labs' work, and I want to continue working with them to develop this app and launch it to the market. I'm working diligently on it, so it's only a matter of time.

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Wve Labs did a great job managing the project. They were always very transparent and kept me in the loop about where we were and what they were working on. There was never a lack of communication, and everything was openly explained to me. Moreover, they did a good job sticking to the promised timeline.

We communicated via Slack, phone, text, and Zoom. Our communication channels were very versatile, so whenever I needed something, I always got a quick response.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Although everyone did a great job, I would like to shout out Anthony (Head of Business Development). He acted as my account manager, and he did a great job communicating with me and being available if I needed to jump on a call with him quickly. He did a great job putting me at ease and making sure everything was good.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Going into the project, I had some reservations because I was based in Connecticut, and Wve Labs was based in California, although they had teammates all across the US. It was impressive how well they were able to bridge the gap between us despite the distance. Even though they were located across the country, I felt like the project went on seamlessly, and they made me feel at ease. There was never a time when I was worried or anxious about anything.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Wve Labs could have improved on. I only did the prototype development with them, and everything was straightforward.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a vision of what you want. Even if you're not the most technical person, the more details you provide Wve Labs with, the better they'll be able to assist you. Work on the foundations of your app and let them assist you with the rest.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and operations manager at Apolide Travel, a travel company. We're a small startup — for now, it's just me and my co-founder. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wve Labs?

We wanted a professional and visually appealing website. Our needs included online leads, visibility, and branding for the initial stages of our startup.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Wve Labs is designing and developing our website and providing branding support. We started the process with a discovery meeting, where we dove deep into our brand and vision and how we wanted to communicate them to the public. From there, we went into the design phase. The team designed every page of the website using Figma and edited it according to my comments. We worked together to find the best way to tweak the designs to meet requirements. 

The entire design has been approved, and now Wve Labs is in the development stage, which has just begun. The team is integrating the design into the website. 

What is the team composition?

Our initial meetings were with Dave (Co-Founder & CEO) and Delaney (Account Manager), who now acts as our project manager. Currently, we work with a team of designers and engineers from Wve Labs. 

How much have you invested with them?

The total quote is for around $60,000.

How did you come to work with Wve Labs?

I found them through a referral from a friend. For us, it was very important to find a company and team that we could really trust and have a long-term relationship with, which was why it was important for us to receive a referral. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around June 2024, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Wve Labs' work has met our expectations. We've officially approved Wve Labs' design and are super happy with how it's come out. Since they're knowledgeable about different markets, they've provided us with a lot of insight that has improved my vision and helped create something that attracts the audience I wanted. We've trusted Wve Labs from the moment we started working together. 

How did Wve Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

They deliver on time and within budget. We primarily communicate through a Slack channel, but we've also used email, especially at the beginning of the process. Wve Labs communicates everything in a timely manner, and we have Zoom meetings once or even twice a week because they make adjustments very quickly. 

Sometimes, it can be challenging to communicate exactly how we want things, so we've had a lot of back and forth with Wve Labs, which has always gone in a positive direction. With every meeting, we get closer to what we want the website to look like. Overall, we've had a very speedy process. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Delaney has been kind and really helpful with everything, including when the design needed tweaks. My partner and I are first-time business owners, so this has been a learning process. Delaney has tried to understand our vision as best as possible and helped us communicate that to the designers and developers to ensure the results are exactly what we want.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We're really happy to have chosen Wve Labs because they listen and take the time to ensure every single detail — even the smallest — is exactly to our preference and satisfaction. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

One small thing they could improve is how quickly they make changes. Sometimes, it takes two iterations for a change to be made due to miscommunication on both sides. However, the minute I've pointed out a change hasn't been made, the team enacts the changes. Therefore, I wouldn't say there are downsides to my experience because everything is always figured out, and the results are always good. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Trust the process. The first design Wve Labs presents to you might not be perfect, but as long as you give them constructive feedback about the specific changes needed to make your vision come alive, they'll listen and be receptive to what you tell them. Be very clear on your vision, which will help them be more productive.