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What is Augmented Reality?

Software companies have been hopping on the AR bandwagon. But what is it? We take a closer look in our blog. Essential Designs is an application, integration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Calgary.

Software: Custom vs. Off-The-Shelf

Software Development company Essential Designs tackles the question: Build custom, or integrate existing off-the-shelf software? Essential Designs is an application, integration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Calgary.

Should I build a Hybrid or a Native App?

Vancouver's App Creators explain the basics about native vs hybrid app development, and SDKs. Essential Designs is an application and custom software development company headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Calgary.

How to Update Your Logo

Updating the logo for our data-driven app development company was a challenge we decided to take on this year after 10 years in business! Essential Designs is an application and custom software development company headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto and Calgary.

Apple Maps vs. Google Maps

Web Mapping - Apple vs Google: As Smartphones have become one of the primary resources for North Americans to search the web and navigate their day-to-day life, web mapping services have [...]. Essential Designs is a Vancouver software development company. Check out the rest of our tech news blog!

Essential Designs Rated 5 Stars

Check out our latest mobile app clutch review! Essential Designs has earned a 5-Star rating for software and application development. Contact us today to set up a consultation for your next project!

What is a Progressive Web App (PWA)?

A Progressive Web App, or PWA, is a responsive web application that uses the modern look and feel of mobile apps on websites to deliver an app-like experience to users. At Essential Designs we are experts in creating web applications, as well as native mobile apps. Contact us today for a quote!

How Much Does it Cost to Build an App?

App cost can range wildly in complexity, development hours and ultimately, the price. Find out how we start the process of estimating your app project..

Impulse Prevention for Online Shoppers

Impulse Prevention for Online Shoppers: If you’re like me, you’ll want to check out Icebox, from the site Finder.com, which promises to help with impulse purchases by making the user — *dramatic pause*— think about their purchase. Check out the rest of our tech trends blog!