Client

Context

At SUMSUM, we explore the trend of "On-Top-of-SaaS solutions," leveraging SaaS products to develop additional functionalities and customizations. We collaborated with Focus Advertising to create a printout function within Airtable, enhancing their business-critical processes.

With the dominance of SaaS solutions in various domains, we recognize the need for smarter custom software solutions that build upon existing SaaS platforms. We partnered with Focus Advertising to address their requirement for customized printouts within Airtable, utilizing Wheelhouse's JavaScript expertise.

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01 Define

Start with why

The need for a printout function within Airtable was identified to enhance business processes and improve efficiency for Focus Advertising. They required a solution that would allow them to create and print fully customizable invoices and order forms directly within Airtable.

User interviews

Research

Brainstorming

02 Ideate

Generate ideas and concepts

SUMSUM collaborated with Wheelhouse to brainstorm and leverage their JavaScript expertise. The goal was to develop a solution that seamlessly integrated with Airtable, enabling the desired printout functionality while utilizing the existing data stored within the platform.

Service design

Workshops

Technology exploration

03 Build

Building the solution

Leveraging Airtable's accessible APIs, SUMSUM and Wheelhouse pushed the limits of their technical capabilities to implement the printout function. We developed a solution that met the specific needs of Focus Advertising, providing them with the ability to generate customized printouts within the Airtable environment.

Development

Product ownership

Project management

04 Grow

Nurturing and growing

Analytics

Project management

Results

As a technology agnostic company, we always explore multiple ideas, technologies, and even solutions. We map your processes in a detailed manner so the solution is always tailored to your needs and remains future-proof. However, as we're just human beings, we have a tool stack we often use and have become proficient in using.

Technologies

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