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It looks like we've got a big customer to buy in to our iPad (and other touchscreen device) based system for them. It will be an on device app but will reguarly look to a central system for updates of data. I don't think you'll need specifics as my question is simply this:

The budget is solid - who would you recommend we speak to for the best quality design, service and underlying development? It needs to be beautiful, functional and easy to maintain and update.

There will likely be a regular flow of work after this initial contract so someone with a UK presence, even if they manage development off shore, is key.

It'll be a series of large projects and lumpy so don't think a one man band could offer the service we need

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Check out http://www.makeitdigital.co.uk/

London based design & development start-up. They are getting involved in a lot of iOS work particularly for the iPad. They've recently completed an amazing augmented reality app for a UK business that looks spectacular. Some top quality devs & designers working there too.

If you want me to introduce you to their tech director or founder then email me, my address is in my profile.

Heres a few UK based companies who can handle both the design and development of iOS applications

http://www.intohand.com (Disclaimer I founded this company 5 years ago) http://www.futureplatforms.com http://www.futureworkshops.com/

Mint Digital are pretty hot at this sort of stuff. They usually do stuff for TV companies, but have done a lot of work for web campaigns too. Really interactive sexy stuff. http://mintdigital.com

(I have no affiliation with them)

Kyan Media[1] looks nice, Toggle[2] is another example.

- http://kyanmedia.com/our-work

- http://www.toggle.uk.com/

Wow... a blank canvas for design companies to promote themselves.

A friend of mine works for MadeByMany and they sound pretty awesome - http://madebymany.com/

They look great - straight onto the short list!

Hey Pete, I'd like a single company for ease. Or at least a design company who quote all in and handle the dev relationship.

Are you looking for a single company, or would you rather the design work be abstracted from the development?

Can you share an email address?

michael at napa-solutions dot co uk

If there's a strong social component to this project (either in the app itself, or in the business design), then you should consider Headshift: http://headshift.com

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