The Next Beacon
Independent digital product studio
Your idea,
shipped.
We turn ideas into apps and websites people love to use. Strategy, design, building and launch, all under one roof.
Perron · Live
Selected work / 01
A room for every station.
An app that turns every train station into a place to meet: reach one and its live chat opens, with departures and disruptions on the same screen. Walk away and it closes behind you.
Lorenly · Live
Selected work / 02
A booking platform per business.
Online booking, payments, reminders and a website for appointment businesses, each under its own brand, plus an app for the owner. Used by salons, clinics and studios.
FamMedley · Live
Selected work / 03
The family app people open.
A family organiser that turns chores, groceries and plans into something everyone wants to join in on, with points, rewards and a shared space for the whole household.
Everything it takes,
under one roof.
Strategy
We shape the idea into a plan: who it is for, what to build first, and what success looks like.
Design
Screens that feel obvious from the first tap, tested on real people before anything gets built.
Apps & websites
Mobile apps and online platforms crafted to be fast, dependable and ready to grow with you.
Launch & care
Store release, go-live and ongoing support, so the product keeps getting better after day one.
Who we work with.
You have an idea
Turn it into a first version that real people can use, without hiring a whole team.
From idea to launch BusinessesYou need it online
An app or platform for your customers, built around how your business actually works.
Apps and platforms TeamsYour project is stuck
We take over an existing app or site, get it stable and ship the next version.
Take over a projectHow working together goes.
Scope
A call, then an honest estimate of cost and time. No obligation.
Design
Real screens you can react to before anything is built.
Build
A working version every week and a direct line to the people making it.
Launch
Store release, go-live, and the keys and docs handed over.
Useful before you even call.
What does an app cost?
Honest price ranges for 2026 and a quick estimator for your idea.
Read the guide Free toolApp Store rejection explainer
Paste the message from Apple and see what it means and how to fix it.
Try it ChecklistReady to launch?
Everything to sort out before your app goes into the stores.
Open the checklistQuestions people ask first.
What kind of projects do you take?
Mobile apps, websites and online platforms for startups and businesses. If it needs thinking, design, building and a launch, it is a fit.
Fixed price or hourly?
Most projects are scoped to a fixed price after the first call, so you know the number up front. Longer or open-ended work can run on a monthly retainer.
How long does it take?
A focused first version usually takes four to ten weeks, depending on scope. We share a realistic timeline before we start, not an optimistic one.
Can you take over an existing project?
Yes. We can pick up an existing app or site, fix what is broken and ship the next version. We review it first and tell you honestly what shape it is in.
Who owns the result?
You do. Everything lives in your own accounts, and we hand over the keys and the documentation. No lock-in.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes, happy to sign an NDA before we get into details. Your idea stays yours.
Start a project
Have something you want built?
Tell us about it. We read every message and reply with an honest take on whether we're the right fit.