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Answering the question of how we "actually" do culture is critical to our growth.

Our big vision for this year was ‘Rhys plus one’. We did a little more...

Technology is in a constant flux of evolution and we always want to stay ahead of the game. So much so that we’re jumping the gun with this one…

We look back at all of the exciting things 2019 has brought us.

We're really excited that MDHub awarded Brightec an award for happiness.

When tough times hit your business, how do you bounce back?

Remote working games and working from home activities for you and your team.

WFH. Social distancing. Furlough. These are some of the terms that have become the new normal in this strange time.

Like many organisations, Brightec were introduced to a new word earlier this year - ‘furlough’.

At Brightec we are colleagues but we are also friends. We value our connection as a team and whilst another lockdown means we can’t meet socially, or share lunch times in the same way, it hasn’t beaten our spirit. Feeling connected is key.

Steve explores the role virtual reality could play in future software development

2020 is a year no-one will forget for a multitude of reasons. Here's the year at Brightec in review

What if I was bold enough to say that developing empathy is the most crucial skill that any creative team can continue to grow. Would you agree?

Openness, honesty and frankness lead us to the most creative and best work.

We could be utterly passionate or utterly considerate, but the middle ground is where we want to be.

A sound understanding of what it is to do creative work and get the job done is vital for team health and long-term client relationships.

Knowing where inspiration comes from means that our 'creating' doesn't become a factory line of churning out the same old thing.

Over the years, I have learnt a lot about how best to run teams. Although the job is never ‘done’, the last 12 months’ events have prompted an opportunity to write a blog series exploring the most poignant lessons that have stuck with us at Brightec.

We’ve developed a Slackbot to help you track your team members happiness, and improve your team’s wellbeing.

This series celebrates the achievements, acknowledgements and awards we have won

As an employer, we recognise our responsibility to support our staff. Our ethos is for work to be enjoyable but that life, health and happiness are more important.

The events of 2020 gave most of us cause to rethink the ways we work.

Here we explore some key reasons why every Software Developer should blog

The Brightec team is delighted to have been recognised as the Best App Development Agency of 2021

Before we welcome the new year, let's first reflect and appreciate all that came in 2021

Brightec favours flexible working, over remote working. This blog reflects on the last few years, our decisions and the choices that led to where we are now

We’re an extra two years older, but we finally got to celebrate our journey so far.

We’re loving working in-person with the team again, and welcoming clients to our new home on the river

Our values are the basis for how we conduct ourselves, make decisions and grow as a team.

We are so proud that our new studio has been awarded Best Working Environment (Silver) in the UK Company Culture Awards.

We’ve put together a list of 10 things we’ve done to promote our team happiness level

In 2023, Brightec was named one of the top 100 Inspiring Companies in the world. It took a while for that to sink in.

Our small team of 20 people in Shoreham serves Global brands like Waterstones and Virgin to develop award-winning apps and deliver best-in-class results.

We know we do a great job because our clients tell us so but it was an absolute honour to earn this accolade.

Why we strongly think your agency should monitor billable time

A few simple things to help engage your team in their work.

We’ve recently been recognised for six separate industry awards.

How do you effectively deal with the completion of a project?

We ventured deep into the countryside to find ourselves…

Getting the most out of regular team research and development time.

We're delighted to partner with AquAid as they strive to make a difference to people's lives.

Our Stand-Ups weren’t serving us as best they could, but its nothing a freshly brewed coffee couldn’t solve.

Like many, I have been thrust into the completely new situation of leading our team remotely.

You know how it is. People ask how you are, and as humans, we tend to give a generic answer. We can tell you we’re doing well. But what’s really going on behind what you see and hear from Brightec at the moment?

A team that eats together, stays together…. And we’re doing the best we can.

When lockdown started, I used to think that the main risk to the productivity of my working day would be interruptions from my kids...

Work meetings can easily be seen as a necessary evil, something as an individual you have to endure whilst as an organisation you have to initiate.

A historic look at the blog posts around Brightec's relationship with office spaces

We've been running regular R&D sessions since the end of 2014, and this is what we’ve learnt so far.

In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of creativity and innovation in the tech industry, to celebrate World Creativity & Innovation Day this Friday (21st April).

Brightec firmly believes it is possible to experience joy in work and through work. In this blog, we take our eyes off the mince pies for a few minutes to look back at our highlights of 2023.

Our operations dashboard enabled us to spot an opportunity to utilise time for team building. This blog explains the thinking behind ‘The Brightec Holiday Hackathon’ and how it played out for our team.

How we learnt to praise each other honestly and openly to get the most out of our team.

Jonny is our latest junior developer, here’s his experience of working at Brightec so far…

Is it just me or do the words ‘refactor’ and ‘rearchitect’ fill you with dread?

This glossary explains some common app development terms you'll come across when working with us

Joining any new team can be daunting. And probably never more true than joining a team renowned for its outstanding company culture.

In the first of this four-part series documenting our journey to building an inspiring company culture, we focus on training.

Here are some of our favourite tried and tested ways to serve our team and be a great employer.

Feeling rewarded is a key factor in preventing burnout in the workplace. In this blog, we share some of our favourite ways to acknowledge great work and support to our team

So far in this series, we’ve looked at training, motivation and reward. But what about where, when and how the work happens?

We want to articulate our job roles and responsibilities as effectively as our company culture.

Project Structure Strategies for Kotlin Multiplatform Android/iOS projects

A how-to guide on writing tests within Kotlin Multiplatform.

How to implement certificate pinning in Kotlin Multiplatform using Ktor

How is it possible that after five years in Vantage Point, we’re leaving behind a space that reflected our values for so long? I thought I’d take a few moments to explain our thinking and what might be next.

Meet Rob. The latest talented developer to join our team.

No one could forget Josh, our Creative Director at Brightec.

Brightec wouldn’t exist without Andy, and his garden shed

The UK App Awards announced the 2020 winners via Twitter on Thursday 12th November and Brightec were popping the virtual champagne to hear our Waterstones app was named Best Retail/Shopping app of the year.

This blog briefly explores each of the main design tools we use at Brightec to demonstrate how, and why, they are used.

For non-designers, it can be hard to understand why the process can take so long - surely it’s not that hard to make an aesthetically pleasing app that users will come back to? And isn’t that the most important thing? Spoiler alert: no.

Effective data analysis can help businesses in many areas. But how do you get to a position where you can analyse the data?

What is the best way to set up iOS local notifications using custom UIPickerViews?

His Uncle invented the Black+Decker Jigsaw; a claim to fame that has us in pieces. But it's no puzzle where our Head of Design gets his creativity from…

Meet our curious and determined Software Engineer, Mo

Meet Ben, Brightec’s Product Manager

How to take an extended break that benefits you and your company

Meet our free-spirited designer, Annie

What does it mean to be a Customer-centric business, and why does it matter?

With all the energy of a loveable puppy, Simon brings a wealth of creative expertise and strategic vision to the Brightec team

To celebrate world art day, we spoke to two of our talented Design Team to find out what’s inspiring them right now to create their best art.

Once you've drafted your shiny new career framework – how do you roll it out?

As I celebrate my 10th anniversary with Brightec, I want to share ten big mistakes I've made along this incredible journey.

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on another incredible year at Brightec; one of growth, change, and preparation.

Delivering high-quality digital solutions requires more than just technical expertise

We're hiring a talented Product Manager!