Development of Web and Mobile Photo Printing Solutions
The development of a web solution and mobile applications for iOS and Android that allow users to design various products with custom prints and then order the delivery directly within the app.
Customer
FotoPost LLC
Target Audinece
Anyone searching for a photo printing solution
Keen on decorating your interior with photo multi-frames, posters, and printed pillows or designing printed gifts for friends and family? Does searching for a convenient printing option usually take much time and effort? Our customer decided to offer a tool for these aims.
Photo printing application
Challenge
Emerline was contacted by a client cooperating with photo labs and was tasked to create a solution for the design, purchase, and delivery of printed products. The requested application was supposed to provide users with the ability to place any photos from their galleries or social media on various types of products: T-shirts, cups, souvenirs, photo books, calendars, etc. The process of product creation was to be based on available templates and allow a user edit chosen pictures, add text, create photo collages, etc. Also, the solution was supposed to provide possibilities for choosing the delivery method and online payment.
Initially, only a mobile application for iOS was requested. But later, the client also delegated the development of an Android mobile app to us, as well as requested a web application with almost the same functionality.
Development Approach
The process of development of a photo printing application can be conditionally divided into three stages:
Backend and frontend development
The mobile application for iOS was written with the use of Objective-C. The creation of the Android mobile app was completed using Java.
When it comes to the web application, its backend was written in a Python-based Django framework. The frontend of the web solution was developed with the React web framework.
Integration Services
The product has been integrated with a variety of payment systems, including such international ones as PayPal and Braintree.
Also, the solution is integrated with a number of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram.
Support
Currently, the solution is under the support service and is periodically (2-3 times a year) enriched with small touch-ups requested by the client: these could be the provision of product tracking options available within the app, the development of tabs with promos, etc.
Key Features
Product type selection Photo editing Photo importing from social media Collage making Adding text features
Price calculator Address saving Delivery method selection Discount calculation Payment with a card
Technology Stack We Used
Results
The Emerline team has successfully developed a complete photo printing solution that consists of a website and mobile applications for iOS and Android. The solution meets all the requirements and is periodically enriched with new features under the support service.