It looks good on you

Remember the last time the economy collapsed and we all became “entrepreneurs”? Looking back, it actually created quite an explosion of creativity. For a number of years we were hustling making bowties for people and pets under the moniker Bowtie Factory. We sold surprisingly well in shops and events, but the online sales were always lagging behind because people couldn’t get a feel for the product.

So we set out to change that. People loved browsing through the selection of bowties, but without being able to see how they'd look, people really had a hard time committing.

The solution? We created a custom mobile app in React Native for iOS that allowed you to choose your favorite bow tie. Using your camera or uploading a photo, you could check out how it looks on you. Then, share it out to your friends to help decide which one looks best on you and purchase. It was a lot of fun while this trend lasted. But eventually trends change, iOS breaks your code, and all that’s left are fond memories.

… you made it all the way down!? High five, or whatever it is we do now.