Kunstloft
FlexMade augmented Boost Internet's development team with Shopware and web developers, expanding KUNSTLOFT's online platform with new features and integrations. This collaboration increased development capacity, improved product quality, and opened new business opportunities for KUNSTLOFT.
About client
Boost Internet GmbH is a digital agency that provides comprehensive online solutions for businesses. They specialize in e-commerce development, web design, and online marketing. Boost Internet owns and manages the KUNSTLOFT online platform, an online retailer of art and home furnishings based in Munich, Germany. KUNSTLOFT offers a curated selection of artwork and décor, working directly with international artists to provide unique pieces at accessible prices.
About project
KUNSTLOFT operates on a Shopware e-commerce platform with custom-built internal tools and legacy websites. The project involved enhancing and expanding this platform with new features, plugins, themes, and marketplace integrations. It also included improving existing functionalities and adding new business logic to their custom Yii2 tools.
Objectives & Challenges
KUNSTLOFT needed to increase their development capacity to keep pace with growth and market demands. They faced challenges in finding and hiring qualified local developers and sought a cost-effective solution that would integrate seamlessly with their existing team and processes. The ideal solution required developers with expertise in Shopware, Yii2, and various web technologies, prioritizing efficient communication and collaboration for remote development.
Approach & Methodology
FlexMade integrated a team of experienced developers into Boost Internet's existing structure. The team consisted of senior and junior developers, along with a dedicated QA resource. Agile methodologies were employed, using Scrum for project management and Jira for task tracking. Regular communication and collaboration were facilitated through Google Meet and GitHub. FlexMade actively contributed to process optimization, leveraging their extensive experience to suggest improvements.
Kunstloft Web Shop
The online shop for art and stylish living is oriented at customers all over Europe. The mission is to bring art, creativity, and style into customers' lives. The company office is located in Munich, Germany, while the developers are in Munich and Kharkiv.
Job done
The solution
FlexMade provided Boost Internet with a dedicated team of skilled developers who seamlessly integrated into their existing workflows. By leveraging agile methodologies and effective communication channels, FlexMade delivered high-quality solutions that addressed KUNSTLOFT's specific needs and challenges.
The result
KUNSTLOFT gained a 150% increase in development capacity, enabling them to accelerate their product roadmap and pursue new business opportunities. The addition of a dedicated QA resource led to significant improvements in product quality and stability. FlexMade's expertise and suggestions for process optimization streamlined workflows and enhanced overall efficiency. The expanded development capacity allowed KUNSTLOFT to explore and implement new features and integrations, opening up new avenues for growth.
The technologies
- Shopware
- Yii
- PHP
- MySQL
- JavaScript
Client's feedback
Boost Internet
Our cooperation has been seamless and friction-less since the beginning. I've had time-consuming and awkward experiences with smaller companies and freelancers before, but FlexMade quickly became part of our team. They communicate clearly and work with us in Google Meet, Jira, and GitHub. Beyond utilizing these tools and processes, they've used their experience to provide suggestions to help us optimize them. There have been no big issues so far, and minor issues are solved quickly. In general, we've profited greatly from their suggestions, especially regarding scrum processes.
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