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Nikhil Gupta, CEO of Hipster Inc. is Transforming Digital Solutions with Strategic Innovation and Expertise in Design and Technology
In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, technology is more than just a tool—it's a catalyst for change. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for user-centric digital solutions has never been greater. Companies that harness the power of technology to create meaningful impact are shaping the future, driving progress, and making the world a better place.
Hipster Inc., a full-service software development company based in Singapore, embodies this spirit of innovation and purpose. Since its inception, Hipster has been committed to helping clients build solutions that truly matter. The company’s mission goes beyond simply providing software; it's about using technology to create positive change, improve lives, and contribute to a better world.
Founded in 2016 by Nikhil and Bok after a chance conversation in a hawker center, Hipster has grown from humble beginnings in an HDB flat to establishing main offices in Singapore and India. Despite its growth, the company maintains a unique culture—eschewing corporate conventions like dress codes while taking its work seriously.
At Hipster, the focus is always on people—both the users of their products and the clients they partner with. The team is constantly learning, growing, and evolving, driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology. Hipster doesn’t just build software; they build experiences that make a difference. And while they might not always tell you what you want to hear, you can count on them to problem-solve alongside you, creating commercially viable solutions that make sense.
Web Development: Elevating Your Brand’s Digital Presence
Hipster operates as a dynamic digital agency with vast experience across various industries. The team applies creative web development strategies, continuously staying at the forefront of the industry. By working on diverse projects, they remain adaptable and well-versed in the latest technologies, ensuring they deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Uncompromised Quality and Security
Quality and security are top priorities in Hipster’s web development process. Rigorous quality assurance testing is conducted before any website goes live. Additionally, they implement robust security measures such as SSL certificates, data encryption, private asset files, and two-factor authentication (2FA) login to safeguard digital assets.
Focused on ROI
Hipster takes a tailored approach to solving business challenges, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions. They focus on maximizing return on investment (ROI) through services like SEO optimization, analytics integration, and the creation of multi-language websites, all designed to help clients reach their target audience and achieve measurable results.
Responsive Design for a Mobile-First World
With most web traffic now coming from mobile devices, Hipster’s expertise in responsive design is invaluable. They create websites that perform seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring a consistent and elegant user experience on any device.
Dedicated to Excellence
Understanding the vital role a website plays in business success, Hipster specializes in creating websites that are not only visually stunning but also responsive and highly functional. Their commitment to excellence ensures that clients’ websites promote their brands effectively, 24/7.
Mobile App Development
Mobile users demand apps that are visually appealing and highly functional. Hipster prioritizes a design-first approach, offering UI/UX design services that bring your ideas to life. They transform concepts into wireframes and prototypes, finalizing the app’s requirements before development begins to ensure a seamless user experience.
Whether you need an app for iOS, Android, or a cross-platform solution, Hipster’s team of 60 experts has the specialization needed to deliver outstanding results. Their diverse expertise allows them to tailor the development process to meet the unique needs of each platform.
Scalable and Secure Technical Architecture
Scalability is crucial from the outset. Hipster’s experience shows that many companies struggle when their technical architecture isn’t flexible enough to handle sudden increases in demand. By planning for scalability from day one, Hipster ensures that your app can grow with your business without costly and time-consuming overhauls later.
Experienced Project Management
Hipster brings a wealth of project management experience, adept in both traditional waterfall and agile methodologies. Their project managers collaborate closely with clients to efficiently and effectively bring apps or MVPs to market, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Showcase of Excellence
Hipster’s portfolio spans the globe and various industries, demonstrating their ability to create innovative mobile solutions. From educational platforms like Tueetor and 10-min Tutor to engaging team-building apps like Tbit and career guidance tools like WSG’s mobile kiosks, Hipster’s work exemplifies their commitment to excellence in mobile app development.
UI/UX Design: Crafting Digital Products That Enhance Human Experience
At Hipster, UI/UX design is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating digital products that genuinely improve the lives of their users. Every design decision is rooted in the understanding that the interface must be functional, intuitive, and, above all, user-centric.
Hipster’s UI/UX designers work in collaborative teams, leveraging prototyping tools to iterate quickly while sharing insights within the group. Their expertise spans mobile app and website design, ensuring fast delivery without compromising quality.
User Experience (UX) Design
Hipster’s UX design process is comprehensive, involving research, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Their approach is tailored to solve specific problems, employing methods like user interviews, journey mapping, information architecture, storyboarding, and usability testing to create exceptional user experiences that also generate business value.
User Interface (UI) Design
UI design at Hipster is about more than just visuals; it’s about creating user interfaces that are beautiful, functional, and aligned with branding. Their designers apply behavioral science and extensive experience with digital products to strategically design and place each UI element.
Nikhil Gupta | CEO
Nikhil Gupta is a visionary CEO, founder, and entrepreneur based in Singapore with a deep expertise in technology and startups. As the driving force behind Hipster Inc., Nikhil excels in guiding startups and SMEs through their design and technical challenges. He also spearheads Voncierge, an innovative digital customer service platform. Nikhil's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his co-founding of Barterli and Epicurio, as well as his development of the SkipQue app at TABSQUARE. With a robust skill set in customer support, business strategy, and tech management, Nikhil combines his extensive experience with a Computer Science degree to consistently deliver impactful solutions.
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