Case studies

The flight log.

More than a decade of missions for major clients including the NHS, Mars, Oxford University Press, Dictionary.com and Walmart — most of them bespoke builds from the ground up. We were production-grade long before AI started writing code — which is exactly why we're the ones you call to rescue it.

9 missions logged Est. 2013
Mission 01Active
Positive Signs

ClickBSL

A bespoke video-calling platform connecting deaf users to British Sign Language interpreters on demand — a wholly customised video-calling system with document sharing, landline call-out and desktop technical assistance.

Video systemFully bespoke
PlatformsiOS / Android / FireOS
Landline call-outIncluded
Interpreter opsBooking + scheduling + admin
StatusLive — clickbsl.com
Mission 02Complete
Smart_R Education

Smart_R eLearning apps

A gamified mobile learning platform for GCSE students combining bite-sized micro-lessons, adaptive learning journeys and real-time progress tracking with leaderboards and friend challenges. Built in Flutter with a web-based admin system.

Build time6 months
PlatformsiOS / Android / Web
Design sprints4 workshops
CodebaseSingle (Flutter)
StatusLive on both stores
Mission 03Complete
Mars Petcare (Mars/Wrigley)

Mars Petcare ForPaws AI

An AI-powered mobile app helping pet owners locate lost dogs using a custom neural network — reading up to 17 facial markers per photo and identifying over 130 breeds with 96%+ match accuracy. Concept to launch in twelve weeks.

Match accuracy96%+
Facial markers17 per photo
Breeds recognised130+
Timeline12 weeks concept → live
OutcomeNew Mars division created
Mission 04Complete
NHS (via agency of record)

NHS condition app programme

A suite of self-management apps for chronic and acute conditions including HIV, diabetes, neonatal care, obesity and pregnancy. Over eight apps across iOS, Android and web, powered by a bespoke CMS enabling NHS editors to publish guidance and wellness programmes.

Condition apps8+
PlatformsiOS / Android / Web
ConditionsHIV, diabetes, neonatal +
EditorsNHS teams across UK
StatusProgramme ongoing
Mission 05Complete
RACK

Retail Action Crime Kit

A mobile app transforming retail crime reporting from hours of paperwork into minutes by capturing incident details in real time. Reports integrate directly with law-enforcement systems; analytics track patterns and hotspots.

Report timeHours → minutes
Police integrationDirect
AnalyticsHotspots + patterns
RecognitionIndustry innovation award
AdoptionRetailers of all sizes
Mission 06Complete
BikeAway

BikeAway bike hubs

A self-management booking system for cycle lockers featuring NFC-enabled unlocking — no key, phone call or QR code required. iOS/Android app, web booking engine and admin interface; lockers operate without WiFi or mobile connection.

Unlock methodNFC — no key/QR
Locker connectivityNone required
PlatformsiOS / Android / Web
SecurityDiamond-accredited lockers
DeploymentUK rail + public venues
Mission 07Complete
Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press

A five-plus year engagement beginning with two African-language dictionary microsites, scaling to over 15 language sites including the English and Spanish dictionaries. Custom Ruby on Rails development integrated with OUP's LEAP lexical data system, handling peaks of more than 20,000 requests per minute.

Engagement5+ years
Language sites15+
Peak traffic20,000 req/min
StackRails + Remarkable CMS
Hosted & managed2016–2021
Mission 08Ongoing partnership
Mediacom (for Walmart, Carrefour, Mars/Wrigley)

Mediacom app programmes

A series of retail commerce prototypes and MVPs, notably the Walmart Scan & Go initiative. The prototype was a massive success — Walmart adopted the functionality into its main app across multiple U.S. territories, with additional work for Carrefour and loyalty features.

FlagshipWalmart Scan & Go
OutcomeAdopted into main Walmart app
TerritoriesU.S. + France + Poland
ProgrammesLoyalty / upsell / commerce
Mission 09Complete
Dictionary.com × Oxford University Press

Lexico

Launched June 2019, Lexico.com showcased the Remarkable CMS and Ruby on Rails engineering at the heart of a major dictionary platform. Every page developed in-house, with features like Trending Words and Word of the Day. Fully hosted and managed by Mission Control.

LaunchedJune 2019
StackRails + Remarkable CMS
Data pipelineOUP ↔ Dictionary.com
ModulesWord of the Day, Trending
OperationsHosted & managed by MC
Mission 10

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