A minimum viable product seems like a great idea, but does it actually work in practice? Learn how Sparkbox worked with a client on honing the scope and opening communication to build a functional application for a company in the autonomous vehicle industry.

A consultant mindset for developers isn’t just about tech stacks, knowing how to approach engagements as partnerships is a big part of its efficacy. We recently tapped into a consultant mindset on a complex engagement to foster collaboration and boost outcomes.

The tech you choose to power your project will have a ripple effect far beyond launch. One Sparkboxer shares the story of a recent engagement where the client brought their own framework suggestion and had to be guided away from adopting it. Thanks to a consultant mindset, the client selected a framework that not only met their immediate needs but also set them up for an easier future.

In this case study, one Sparkboxer explores the power of the consultant mindset when it comes to the right tech, at the right time, for the right project. It’s not just about selecting the tech, but implementing it in a responsible, thoughtful way.

UX is not a warmup, it’s not a one-time thing, it’s not an isolated event. UX is something you commit to—and do—for the entirety of a product’s lifecycle and beyond. In our experience, committing to UX as soon as the discovery and strategy stages is a major gamechanger.

Our best client relationships evolve over time. Learn how Sparkbox’s UX work with an autonomous robot solutions pioneer was the foundation for an initial project and successful years-long collaboration.

Successful design systems build harmony for both the people and the components they serve. Learn how Sparkbox partnered with a leading vehicle retailer to create a plan to unify around a shared design system definition to improve consistency and navigate growth.

Sparkbox started a partnership with an AI-powered cloud communication platform to identify the short- and long-term risks to their design system and suggest a strategy to position the design system for future success.

We built a flexible design system with Clark State Community College to update their main site and give them the needed tools to build future sites.

How do you bring data to life? We worked with an internal team of data scientists to bring their thoughts into code with a solid prototype for testing out ideas.