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:<p>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.<p>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.<p><i></i> It'll be a series of large projects and lumpy so don't think a one man band could offer the service we need <i></i>
Check out <a href="http://www.makeitdigital.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.makeitdigital.co.uk/</a><p>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.<p>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<p><a href="http://www.intohand.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.intohand.com</a> (Disclaimer I founded this company 5 years ago)
<a href="http://www.futureplatforms.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.futureplatforms.com</a>
<a href="http://www.futureworkshops.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.futureworkshops.com/</a>
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.
<a href="http://mintdigital.com" rel="nofollow">http://mintdigital.com</a><p>(I have no affiliation with them)
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: <a href="http://headshift.com" rel="nofollow">http://headshift.com</a>