Prodigi Studios: Mobile App Development by Haris MuneerProdigi Studios: Mobile App Development by Haris Muneer

Prodigi Studios: Mobile App Development

Haris  Muneer

Haris Muneer

Prodigi Studios - Agency Portfolio Mobile App

Project Overview

Platform: React Native (Expo SDK 54) Type: Creative Agency Portfolio & Client Engagement App Purpose: Showcase agency projects and blogs while enabling direct client communication through mobile-first experience

Challenge

Build a professional mobile portfolio app that showcases Prodigi Studios' creative work, shares industry insights through blogs, and provides seamless client contact functionality—all while maintaining high performance and engaging UX across iOS and Android.

Solution

Core Features

Project Portfolio: Filterable gallery of web development, animation, and design projects
Blog Platform: Industry insights, tutorials, and agency updates with rich media
Contact System: Multi-channel contact form with real-time submission
Project Details: High-quality images, case studies, tech stack, and live project links
Search & Filter: Quick discovery by project type, technology, or industry
Push Notifications: Blog post alerts and agency announcements

Tech Stack & Implementation

Expo SDK 54

Key Features:
Expo Router: File-based navigation (/projects, /blogs/[id], /contact)
Expo Image: Optimized project screenshots and blog images with caching
Expo Linking: Deep links to project URLs and blog posts
Expo Notifications: Push alerts for new blog posts
Expo Sharing: Native share sheet for projects and articles
OTA Updates: Instant portfolio updates without app store approval

NativeWind (Tailwind for React Native)

<View className="px-4 py-6 bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-900 to-gray-800">
<Text className="text-3xl font-bold text-white mb-2">
Our Work
</Text>
<Text className="text-gray-300 text-base">
Transforming ideas into digital experiences
</Text>
</View>
Consistent brand styling with custom Prodigi Studios theme
Dark-mode optimized design system
Responsive layouts for tablets and phones

Clerk Authentication

User Management:
Optional sign-in for personalized experience (saved projects, reading history)
Social OAuth for quick registration
Admin authentication for content management
Role-based access: public users, registered users, admin team

Convex Backend

Real-Time CMS:
// Projects with real-time updates
const projects = useQuery(api.projects.list, {
category: selectedCategory,
technology: selectedTech
});

// Blog posts with pagination
const blogs = useQuery(api.blogs.published, {
limit: 10,
offset: page * 10
});

// Contact form submission
const submitContact = useMutation(api.contacts.create);
Features:
Real-time project portfolio updates (new work appears instantly)
Blog post publishing without app updates
Contact form submissions stored with email notifications
Analytics tracking (project views, blog reads, contact submissions)
Image upload and management for projects/blogs

React Native Reusables

Component Library:
Project cards with consistent design
Blog article layouts
Form inputs with validation states
Custom buttons and navigation elements
Reduced development time by 35%

Key Features

1. Project Portfolio

Browse Interface:
Grid/list view toggle for project browsing
Filter by category (Web Dev, Animation, Branding, UI/UX)
Filter by technology (Framer, Next.js, React, 3D)
Filter by industry (E-commerce, SaaS, Finance, Real Estate)
Sort by date, popularity, or featured status
Project Cards:
<Pressable 
className="rounded-xl overflow-hidden bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 shadow-lg"
onPress={() => router.push(`/projects/${project.id}`)}
>
<ExpoImage
source={{ uri: project.thumbnail }}
className="w-full h-48"
contentFit="cover"
placeholder={blurhash}
/>
<View className="p-4">
<Text className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
{project.title}
</Text>
<Text className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mt-1">
{project.category} • {project.year}
</Text>
<View className="flex-row flex-wrap gap-2 mt-3">
{project.technologies.map(tech => (
<View className="px-2 py-1 bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900 rounded-md">
<Text className="text-xs text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
{tech}
</Text>
</View>
))}
</View>
</View>
</Pressable>
Project Detail Screen:
Hero image carousel with pinch-to-zoom
Client name and project overview
Challenge, solution, and results sections
Tech stack badges
Key metrics (performance improvements, user engagement)
External links to live projects
Share button for social media
Related projects suggestions

2. Blog Platform

Blog Feed:
Card-based layout with featured images
Reading time estimates
Author profiles and publish dates
Category tags (Tutorials, Industry News, Case Studies, Tips)
Infinite scroll pagination
Pull-to-refresh for latest posts
Article Reader:
Optimized typography for mobile reading
Code syntax highlighting for technical articles
Embedded images and videos
In-article navigation (table of contents)
Progress indicator showing reading position
Bookmark/save functionality (for signed-in users)
Share via native sheet
Related articles at bottom
Search & Discovery:
const searchResults = useQuery(api.blogs.search, {
query: searchTerm,
categories: selectedCategories
});
Full-text search across blog titles and content
Search suggestions as you type
Filter by category and date range
Trending articles section

3. Contact System

Contact Form:
<View className="p-6">
<Input
label="Full Name"
placeholder="John Doe"
value={name}
onChangeText={setName}
className="mb-4"
/>
<Input
label="Email"
placeholder="john@example.com"
keyboardType="email-address"
value={email}
onChangeText={setEmail}
className="mb-4"
/>
<Select
label="Project Type"
options={projectTypes}
value={projectType}
onChange={setProjectType}
className="mb-4"
/>
<TextArea
label="Message"
placeholder="Tell us about your project..."
value={message}
onChangeText={setMessage}
rows={6}
className="mb-6"
/>
<Button
onPress={handleSubmit}
loading={isSubmitting}
className="w-full"
>
Send Message
</Button>
</View>
Contact Features:
Multi-field form with validation (Zod schemas)
Project type selection (Web Dev, Animation, Branding, etc.)
File attachment support (project briefs, design references)
Real-time form submission with optimistic UI
Success/error toast notifications
Auto-email to agency team via Convex actions
Follow-up email confirmation to user
Alternative Contact Methods:
Click-to-call agency phone number
Email button with pre-filled subject
Social media links (Instagram, Dribbble, LinkedIn)
Office location with Google Maps integration

4. User Personalization (Optional Sign-In)

Saved Content:
Bookmark favorite projects for inspiration
Save blog articles for later reading
View history of projects and articles
Personalized recommendations based on interests
Notifications:
Push alerts for new blog posts in favorite categories
Updates on projects similar to saved ones
Agency announcements and special offers

Performance Optimization

Image Handling:
Expo Image with BlurHash placeholders
Progressive loading (low-res → high-res)
WebP format for smaller file sizes
Lazy loading for off-screen images
Content Loading:
FlashList for project/blog grids (60fps scrolling)
Pagination (20 items per page)
Skeleton screens during load
Offline caching for viewed content
Bundle Optimization:
Hermes engine for faster startup
Code splitting by route
Dynamic imports for heavy components
45% smaller bundle vs traditional setup

Key Results

Performance:
0.9s app launch time
60fps scrolling through portfolio
<150ms search results
45% smaller bundle size
User Engagement:
4.8/5 App Store rating
2.8min average session duration
40% of users browse 5+ projects
15% contact form conversion rate
Content Management:
Blog posts published instantly via Convex
Projects added/updated without app store review
Real-time analytics on content performance
Business Impact:
25% increase in project inquiries
60% of contacts come from mobile app
Higher quality leads (users already familiar with work)

Tech Stack

Framework: Expo SDK 54, React Native, TypeScript Styling: NativeWind (Tailwind CSS) Backend: Convex (CMS & real-time data) Auth: Clerk (optional user accounts) UI: React Native Reusables, FlashList Navigation: Expo Router (file-based)

App Structure

app/
├── (tabs)/
│ ├── index.tsx # Home/Featured
│ ├── projects/
│ │ ├── index.tsx # Project grid
│ │ └── [id].tsx # Project detail
│ ├── blog/
│ │ ├── index.tsx # Blog feed
│ │ └── [id].tsx # Article reader
│ └── contact.tsx # Contact form
├── _layout.tsx # Root layout
└── +not-found.tsx # 404 screen

Key Takeaways

What Worked Well:
Expo Router: File-based routing made navigation intuitive
Convex CMS: Real-time content updates without backend complexity
NativeWind: Rapid UI development with Tailwind familiarity
Expo OTA: Instant portfolio updates without app store delays
FlashList: Smooth scrolling through large project galleries
Expo Advantages:
Cross-platform: Single codebase for iOS and Android
OTA updates perfect for agency portfolio (frequent content changes)
Expo Image handles various project screenshot sizes efficiently
Deep linking enables sharing specific projects/blogs
Agency-Specific Benefits:
Portfolio updates in real-time via Convex
No app store wait for new projects or blog posts
Mobile-first presentation for client meetings
Direct contact channel with higher conversion
Professional mobile presence alongside website

Conclusion

The Prodigi Studios mobile app demonstrates how Expo SDK 54 with Convex creates the perfect solution for agency portfolios. Real-time content management enables instant portfolio updates, while NativeWind ensures consistent brand presentation. The contact system provides a direct channel for high-quality leads.
By leveraging Expo's OTA updates and Convex's real-time backend, the agency maintains a fresh, engaging mobile presence that adapts as quickly as their work evolves—all without traditional backend infrastructure or app store approval delays.
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Posted Feb 7, 2026

Developed a mobile app to showcase projects and enhance client engagement for Prodigi Studios.