Idol Talk App for Fanwith Shopping & Selfie Experience
About our client
Our client is a reputable Japanese business specializing in the trading and printing of customized fashion items.
With a strong foothold in handmade clothing, hats, bags, and cups, they are recognized for their high-quality craftsmanship and creative merchandise offerings. Their brand is trusted by fans across Japan for bringing personalization and fandom closer together.
Their challenges
Our client needed a robust and multi-functional talk app within a tight timeline, aiming to connect their fans directly to idols while syncing with their existing client merchandise platform.
They reached out to Newwave Solutions for a high-performing, secure, and user-focused product that could be delivered within just 105 days.
Our Technologies
To ensure performance, security, and seamless interaction, we chose cutting-edge technologies tailored for real-time interaction, cross-platform compatibility, and strong backend integration.
Core Features
Seamlessly connects user accounts with the client merchandise system, ensuring a unified experience between communication and shopping features.
Fans can view their idol’s upcoming talk sessions, book a 1-on-1 conversation, and stay updated to never miss a chat opportunity.
During the live talk session, users can take a selfie or two-shot photo with their idol, creating personalized fan experiences.
Real-time video and text chat using Agora, with built-in conversation recording to let users revisit their favorite interactions.
Integrated with GMO for instant purchasing of idol merchandise directly within the app, including talk-goods and signed apparel.
Includes a powerful CMS system for admins to manage users, products, and sessions, ensuring full control and operational efficiency.
Our Solutions
In this project, we built a scalable, real-time platform using modern technologies like PHP, Flutter, and Agora, supported by the Laravel framework for secure backend and CMS development. By leveraging Agile methodology and smart tools like Git and Jira, we ensured efficient collaboration, rapid delivery, and adaptability within tight timelines.
Modern Programming
We used PHP, Flutter, and Agora to ensure performance, scalability, and seamless real-time communication.
Laravel Framework
Laravel supported secure and maintainable backend development with API integrations and CMS functionalities.
Smart Project Tools
Utilized Git and Jira for efficient team collaboration, version control, and project tracking.
Agile Methodology
Adopted Agile to ensure flexible planning, iterative progress, and continuous delivery in the short timeline.
Our Roles
- UI/UX Design
- Business Analysis
- System Architecture
- Full-stack Development
- Project Management
Benefit from the App
In three months, this app has gained over 1,000 downloads and 98% customer satisfaction, showcasing its exceptional value to users.
Downloads in 3 months
% Customer Satisfaction
"Positive feedback from users is our happiness. The combination of direct communication experience with idols and personalized features has created uniqueness and convenience for users. We are committed to continuously developing and improving the project to bring the best experience to the fan community"
The Results
In just 105 days, our team designed, developed, and launched a comprehensive digital ecosystem consisting of four mobile applications and one web platform. Every component was built to align seamlessly with the client’s business objectives and technical specifications. Through rigorous development practices, continuous testing, and performance optimization, we delivered a system that not only met the accelerated timeline but also achieved long-term stability and user satisfaction from day one.
Let’s Connect
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