People and Product: How We Build Better, Together
At Detroit Labs, we approach everything we do with a people-first mindset. Our work revolves around our partners, users, and our team members — all the people behind the products we help build. We strive to lead with empathy as
How to Properly Budget for a Time-and-Materials Project
You need to launch a digital product next year. It might be a web app, mobile app, or piece of software. Of course, you will have to pitch a budget to your stakeholders, or maybe someone already designated the budget.
Why We Quote Using a Time-and-Materials Pricing Model
Software development is just as much about choices as it’s about a fancy tech stack. What platforms do you build for? Which technical specifications do you keep in mind? Which pricing model do you choose? The latter is what we
The Top 7 B2C Apps in 2021
Between entertainment, necessity, and a global pandemic, we are all spending a little more time on our mobile devices than we used to. So what’s everyone looking at, anyway? We can’t speak for everyone, but at Detroit Labs, we are
How to Convince Your Boss You Should Build an App
How do you take your brilliant ideas from thought to product? Research, planning, and—most importantly—running the idea up the flagpole to your boss. The process can be long and intimidating, but once you earn your team’s support, an expert partner can
Common Misconceptions About Software Development
Most people think that software development goes something like this: Have a software idea + build software = success. Although that’s part of the equation, overall software development is more nuanced. Learn the common misconceptions about software development so you
What Types of Business Apps Can You Build?
Your business has had a website for years, but now you want to meet your customers where they spend the most time—that being, on their mobile devices. Building an app might be the way to go. The thing is, there is
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Mobile App?
Consider this essential question: How much do enterprise mobile app development services cost? Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear answer. The cost of enterprise mobile application development can vary by hundreds of thousands of dollars, with the difference being what your organization
What is a Design Sprint in Custom Software Development?
Amid big ideas about design are the granular processes and best practices for success. One of these processes is the design sprint. The concept is pretty simple: Focus on a design goal for a specified period, usually one week. But what
Why You Can’t Leave Strategy Out of Building Your Enterprise Mobile App
Developing a mobile app without strategy is a modern example of putting the cart before the horse. You can’t expect a new mobile app to be the next best thing unless you plan for it to be the next best