01 / HUMAN-CENTERED MODERNIZATION
For nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, startups, and established businesses
Before changing a system, workflow, or process, we learn how people use it and where it gets in their way. Research, design, and engineering work together to improve the products, workflows, and services your organization depends on.
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02 / OUR SERVICES
Our services
Whether you’re dreaming of custom software or just building automations to modernize your business, we’ve got you covered.
Custom phone and web apps
We have a range of custom software development expertise including web applications, iOS, Android, and mobile apps.
Upgrading AI products
You’ve created a solution with AI, now let’s turn it into a fully-baked, functional, and reliable product.
UX as a service
Get the full service suite of expert UX support through user validation, research, roadmap prioritization, or a fresh pair of eyes on your legacy product.
3D/VR and immersive applications
We’re one of the only teams in the country applying XRWD for 3D, VR/AR/XR experiences that run on browsers and headsets.
Marketing support
When you partner with Aktiga for your product, UX, and engineering support, our team can also lend a hand with your branding, messaging, positioning, strategy, and beyond.
Need something else?
If you know you need help but don’t know exactly how it fits into one of these buckets, reach out. We’ll work with you or put you in touch with a trusted partner.
Built with pride. Backed by long-term care
We’re a small team that is serious about your success. We don’t believe our job ends when the final line of code is written. All of our engagements include options for long-term support and maintenance.
03 / OUR PROCESS
Why is working with a full-service dev studio better?
Whether you’ve got a napkin sketch, a full Figma file, or something in between, we can help. Every engagement runs on the same six-stage system with clear deliverables. You always know what’s done, what’s next, and what it should cost.
Here’s what it’s like to work with us:
- 01 / DISCOVERY
Understand the context
We’ll dive in to understand your goals, users, constraints, and what success looks like.
- 02 / DESIGN
Make the direction tangible
We’ll create a human-centered solution aligned to your brand and real problems.
- 03 / PROTOTYPE
Test before investing
Before we build, we test ideas through rapid prototypes to clarify direction and validate functionality.
- 04 / BUILD
Now, we build!
Senior engineers use modern agile development practices to build your solution from the ground up.
- 05 / REFINE
Learn, improve, polish
We test, improve, and polish your product based on real-user feedback to ensure it works well and is aligned with the project goal.
- 06 / LAUNCH
Celebrate what’s next
We’re with you every step of the way, including celebrating the successful launch of your custom software.
We’ll stay on after go-live for long-term support and maintenance plans.
Ready to discuss your idea?
04 / SELECTED WORK
Check out some of our work
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AskFRED
Ahead of a critical fencing season, AskFRED needed UX upgrades and expanded payment options—without disrupting thousands of active users. Aktiga stepped into the existing codebase, streamlined login and tournament registration, simplified navigation, and added PayPal alongside Stripe. The result: a smoother experience for athletes and organizers, and a stronger, more scalable platform for the future of the sport.
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Agenda Keeper
Beta Launched
Agenda Keeper is a modern meeting management tool designed to bring clarity and consistency to recurring meetings.
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XRWD
eXtended Responsive Web Design is a methodology and philosophy that we crafted in partnership with Keaton Bishop-Marx to better outline concepts and practices for building 3D and XR experiences on the web.
05 / WHY AKTIGA
Design and engineering work together from the start. Marketing and long-term support keep your product growing after go-live. We don’t believe our job ends when the final line of code is written.
A software design and development studio based in Asheville, North Carolina.
06 / INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Ideas for the work ahead
What is a Minimum Viable Product?
Learn what a minimum viable product is, why it matters, and how it helps test ideas, save money, and build software smarter from the start.
A Moment of Reflection
A message from Aktiga CEO and Founder Shane Parreco about the beginning of a new year and thoughts about the road ahead.
5 Reasons You Need a Strategic Technical Partner
Partnering with a software studio as your technical partner gives you strategy, expertise, and long-term support—it’s the smarter, more cost-effective choice.
07 / LET’S START A CONVERSATION
Reach out to schedule a free 1hr meeting to discuss your ideas with our team. You’ll leave with a clear next step.