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Digital Infrastructure - Funders ask for it in grant proposals. Consulting firms recommend it to clients. Program directors know they need it. But when you ask what it actually means, what it looks like in practice, what it's made of, how the pieces fit together, the answers tend to get...
Like Spotify Wrapped for designers - but with more buttons and fewer playlists. Welcome to UI/UX Wrapped 2025 - your annual retrospective of what truly shaped the digital design world this year. We’re talking trends that launched a thousand Figma files, patterns that made designers debate at 3am Slack threads,...
Every development program starts the same way. A coordinator creates a WhatsApp group. A field worker shares a photo of a filled form. Someone makes a master Excel sheet and pins it to the group. A program manager creates a folder on Google Drive and shares the link. It works....
The platform was built. It would have cost a fortune and took good amount of time. On launch day, the field workers looked at it, asked a few questions, and went back to their WhatsApp groups. Nobody talks about this enough. The graveyard of unused NGO software is enormous ;...
In today’s digital world, where products must adapt across screens, platforms, and user contexts, design consistency is no longer a nice-to-have - it’s essential. But achieving consistent visual language, behavior, and interaction across a growing product suite isn’t simple. That’s where a design system comes in. A design system is...
In collaborative UI/UX design, ensuring consistency, reusability, and efficiency across screens and projects is crucial — and that’s where Figma Libraries come in. Just as wireframes help outline structure early in UX design, libraries help teams manage reusable design assets like components, styles, and variables across files and projects. Whether...
In UI/UX design workflows, tools like Figma have become essential for building consistent, high-quality products. At the heart of scalable design systems in Figma are Styles — reusable definitions for colors, typography, effects, and more. Just like wireframes map layout and flow early in UX design, Styles create a design...
You know that phase in Figma where everything is fine until it’s not? You start with a clean file—frames, components, tidy layers. Fast forward a few design rounds and suddenly you’ve got buttons that don’t match, spacing that’s suspicious, and colors that definitely weren’t approved. Yep. Welcome to the moment...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or deep in a 2014 Dribbble rabbit hole), you already know AI is everywhere. Not literally everywhere — your toaster isn’t self-aware (yet) — but most of the tools we use daily have some form of AI baked in. And one of the...
So you’ve started designing on Figma, maybe for a website, an app, or a full web platform. You’ve nailed the basics: grids, buttons, headings, images, and all the UI building blocks. You’ve even finished a few screens, and you’re feeling pretty good about the progress. But then it hits you.You...
Many nonprofits know they need better systems, smoother workflows, and clearer data. They feel the pressure to work faster and show results, but they often do not have the time or clarity to choose the right tools. Technology can make an organisation stronger, but only when it is planned with...
Choosing between a nonprofit website and a web app can feel confusing. Many organisations know they need a better digital presence, but they are not always sure what type of platform will help them move their mission forward. The truth is that both choices serve very different purposes. When you...
The demand for high-performing, scalable, and efficient web applications has never been higher. Users expect lightning-fast responses, seamless interfaces, and real-time interactions, and developers need a technology stack that can keep up. This is where Node.js for web app development shines. Over the last decade, Node.js has become one of...
The Node.js ecosystem has always been a playground for backend innovation. Among its many frameworks, Express.js has long been the standard choice for building APIs and web applications. Fastify entered the scene with a clear mission: to push Node.js performance to its limits while giving developers a cleaner, more structured...
Every successful digital product starts as an idea, but not every idea needs to become a full-fledged product right away. Between the initial concept and a live application, there’s a crucial decision every team faces: should you begin with a prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP)? While both aim...
Natural Language Processing (NLP) has grown far beyond simple text analytics. Today, it powers chatbots, translation systems, search algorithms, and even AI healthcare assistants. Developers building NLP-driven applications often face one essential decision: which library to use. Open source NLP libraries have become the foundation for both experimentation and large-scale...
The healthcare industry generates massive amounts of unstructured data every day from patient records and prescriptions to research papers and clinical notes. Yet, most of this information remains underutilised because it’s trapped in human language. This is where Natural Language Processing (NLP) steps in, bridging the gap between text-heavy data...
Choosing the right backend framework is one of those early decisions that can quietly shape your entire project. The framework you pick will influence how fast your app evolves, how easy it is to scale, and how maintainable it remains as your team grows. Among Node.js developers, two names dominate...
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a key area of artificial intelligence that empowers machines to process human language, enabling applications like chatbots, voice assistants, and text analysis. Natural Language Processing powers technologies such as voice assistants, search engines, and customer service chatbots, serving as the underlying framework for human-computer language...
Converting your existing web application into a Progressive Web App isn't the complex undertaking many developers believe it to be. The reality is that most modern web applications are already 70% of the way there, requiring only strategic additions rather than complete architectural overhauls. If you're maintaining a modern web...
What if every decision made by AI was perfectly logical, efficient, and goal-oriented? This is the foundation of rational agents in AI systems designed to make the best possible decisions based on available data. From self-driving cars to AI-powered recommendation engines, rational agents are at the core of intelligent automation,...
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) aren’t just a buzzword anymore; they’re becoming a strategic choice for businesses aiming to deliver fast, reliable, and engaging web experiences without going fully native. The appeal is clear: one codebase, app-like behaviour, offline functionality, and discoverability through search engines. But what’s often overlooked is that...
If you’ve built anything serious in React, you already know that while the core library is powerful, it doesn’t offer UI components out of the box. And that’s exactly where React component libraries come in speed things up without reinventing the button, card, or modal every single time. React has...
PHP is no longer at the centre of attention in the modern backend world, and that’s the truth. Languages like Node.js, Go, and Python have taken the spotlight for most greenfield backend API projects. However, PHP still powers a massive chunk of the web, and when used with the right...
The backend tech stack has undergone a quiet evolution, and if you're betting on Node.js in 2025, you’re far from alone. Startups, enterprises, and growing product teams continue to choose it not just for its speed, but for how well it aligns with JavaScript-based full-stack development. But as projects scale...
The line between web and mobile apps is thinner than ever, and that’s no accident. Over the past few years, a quiet revolution has been reshaping how we build and use applications across devices. That revolution? The Progressive Web App. If you’ve ever used Twitter Lite or browsed Flipkart on your...
In UI/UX design, designers often transform abstract ideas into user-friendly interfaces as part of the overall process. One key step that plays a major role in this journey is wireframing. Often described as the blueprint of a digital product, wireframes outline the Structure, Navigation, and User flow before designers add...
Wireframing is a foundational step that sets the stage for successful mobile app development. It provides a foundational plan detailing the app’s framework, visual layout, and essential features prior to design and coding. A well-crafted wireframe helps streamline development, improves communication among teams, and ensures a better user experience. This...
UI/UX design is an evolving industry with unique ideas and solutions to major problems.This year, we can expect AI to be heavily involved in the industry, creating immersive, adaptive, and empathetic user experiences. A few design choices are consistently being adopted by designers. This is due to their functional advantages...
React JS has emerged as a powerful solution for mobile app development, offering remarkable efficiency, outstanding performance, and streamlined development processes. As businesses seek to create fast, responsive, and cross-platform mobile applications, React provides a compelling set of advantages that address these needs effectively. With adoption by industry leaders like...
ReactJS has revolutionized front-end development, making it easier to build dynamic and efficient user interfaces. However, as projects scale and complexity grow, developers often seek ReactJS frameworks that provide structure, optimizations, and additional features to streamline development. In this blog, we’ll explore: What ReactJS Frameworks are and Why they matter...
Natural Language Processing (NLP) bridges the gap between human communication and machine understanding. By enabling computers to process and analyze human language, NLP powers a wide range of modern applications, from AI chatbots to advanced content summarization. NLP tools are integral to AI development, providing the frameworks and algorithms needed...
Icons play a crucial role in modern design, offering a visual language that enhances user experience and simplifies communication. Whether you're designing a website, app, or any digital platform, the quality of your icon library can make a significant difference. But with so many options available, how do you identify...
When designing a product or platform, every element, from color and typography to spacing, plays a key role in shaping the user experience. Icons, though small, are no exception and contribute significantly to the overall look and feel. The design process begins with thorough research to understand the target audience,...
A well-organized knowledge base is essential for any business or organization. It enables users and customers to access critical information, find answers to common questions, and troubleshoot issues quickly. With the evolution of artificial intelligence, RAG-based (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) chatbots offer a powerful solution to creating and maintaining such knowledge bases....
Natural Language Processing is a crucial subset of artificial intelligence that allows computers to understand, interpret, and respond meaningfully to human language. By bridging the gap between machine communication and human language, NLP transforms unstructured text or speech data into structured formats that machines can process. Its significance in modern...
Mobile app security is a crucial aspect of app development that every tech-focused business and startup must prioritize. Ensuring that mobile applications are secure not only protects user data but also builds trust, enhances brand reputation, and reduces risks of costly breaches. In this article, we’ll explore essential security practices...
The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) approach has revolutionized the way startups and businesses test and validate new ideas. By focusing on core features, MVPs allow teams to release products faster, minimize risks, and adapt based on user feedback. With the rise of new technologies and methodologies, MVP development is becoming...
Building a product that resonates with users while being cost-effective is challenging for any business, especially startups. This is where the idea of MVP development becomes relevant. An MVP is a streamlined version of a product, focusing only on its core functionality to solve a specific problem or deliver value....
We’re back with the second part of the Stylescapes blog series, 'Stylescapes in Design'. In this part, we will go over the process of selecting a typeface and color in detail, as it is critical to creating an effective design. Stylescapes - Typography & color Let's get started! Selection of...
Dalgo is an open-source data platform aimed at empowering NGOs by simplifying data management. It automates data consolidation, transformation, storage, and visualization into a unified platform, allowing non-profits to fully leverage their data. Problem Statement Non-profits collect vast amounts of qualitative data through feedback, surveys, multiple chatbot interactions, & focus...
In today’s data-driven world, sharing reports, data tables, and spreadsheets has become a fundamental part of many web applications. Whether it's exporting user data, generating reports for clients, or downloading analytics results, the need for seamless Excel file downloads is common across many projects. However, as simple as it sounds,...
Incorporating AI customer service solutions is now essential for companies striving to provide quick, personalized, and cost-effective customer experiences. Even though traditional chatbots are useful, they often cannot handle complex queries or provide individualized assistance. RAG chatbots are the solution to this problem. Among the latest advancements, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)...
Integrating AI technologies like RAG chatbots into existing systems is becoming essential for streamlining operations and enhancing customer interactions. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) chatbots are an advanced form of AI-driven conversational agents that bring together the power of retrieval mechanisms and generative capabilities to provide highly relevant and accurate responses. Businesses...
When it comes to mobile app development, businesses are often faced with a crucial decision: should they choose native app development or cross-platform app development? Both approaches offer distinct advantages, and selecting the right one depends on various factors like project scope, budget, and target audience. While native apps offer...
What Is Hybrid Mobile App Development? Simply put, hybrid mobile apps combine elements of both native apps (which are built for specific platforms like iOS or Android) and web apps (which are accessed via a web browser). These apps are built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript but...
In the fast-changing world of mobile app development, it’s crucial to remain proactive to achieve success. With millions of apps available, understanding the nuances of app store algorithms can make a significant difference in your app's visibility and downloads. As a leading technology company in Bangalore, Think201 is dedicated to...
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, businesses are expected to deliver seamless experiences across all devices. But what happens when you want to cater to both iOS and Android users? Enter cross platform app development – the smart solution for companies looking to create mobile apps that work across different...
Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives, and ensuring their quality is paramount. Mobile app testing plays a crucial role in identifying and fixing bugs, ensuring optimal performance, and delivering a seamless user experience. However, manual testing can be time-consuming and error-prone. Fortunately, leveraging the right...
Everyone, welcome to a three-part blog series. Naturally, we will discuss stylescapes in this blog and get an inside look at our creative process for the same. In this first part of our series, we’ll explore the steps and importance of stylescapes, outlining why, when, and how they are created....
If you are a SAAS founder or a product manager, or the one working on customer retention, then this one is for you! Through our journey of turning ideas into reality for over a decade, we have learned through our experiences that the onus of customer retention is 80% on...
Mobile app development continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing user expectations. As we look toward the future, developers, businesses, and stakeholders must stay informed about the latest mobile app development trends shaping the industry. This blog post explores over 15 mobile app development trends that are...
App Store Optimization (ASO) plays a crucial role in the success of mobile applications. As the app market continues to grow, app developers and marketers need effective tools to improve their app's visibility, increase downloads, and ultimately drive revenue. In this blog, we’ll explore the top ASO tools that can...
Have you ever faced an issue on the server where your sockets are hanging up with ECONNRESET or your APIs are not responding when there is high traffic on the site? It's like when your favourite coffee shop suddenly runs out of your go-to latte during the morning rush. Frustrating,...
The mobile app industry is booming, and with it comes the ever-growing challenge for developers to choose the right tools for the job. In the dynamic world of mobile app development, choosing the right framework can significantly impact your project's success. The right framework not only streamlines the development process...
Businesses are constantly looking for innovative solutions to increase efficiency and revenue in today's fast-paced digital landscape. One such innovation making waves is RAG chatbots, an advanced form of conversational AI that combines Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques with traditional chatbot functionality. As an AI development company in Bangalore, we are...
Have you ever used an app or website so frustrating you wanted to throw your phone across the room? Or perhaps encountered a product with such an intuitive design it felt like it read your mind? The difference often lies in UX research – the silent hero behind great user...
The rise of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbots has transformed human-computer interaction. These AI-powered marvels can hold engaging conversations, answer complex questions, and even generate creative text formats. As an AI Development Company in Bangalore, we recognize the immense potential of RAG chatbots and the importance of responsible development. But...
Web development is an ever-evolving field. Each year, new trends emerge that not only enhance user experience but also redefine the way developers build websites and applications. For professionals in the field and businesses that rely on cutting-edge web presence, understanding these web development trends isn't just beneficial; it's crucial. ...
Avni is a configurable Android application used for data collection & to process solidification by organizations by field workers. This application is used by different users, and has different data collection methods, due to the different use cases and user personas, any feature in the app is built as a...
Have you ever encountered a situation where your ClickHouse data occupies much less disk space than the actual size of the ClickHouse data directory? In this blog post, we'll explore some common causes of excessive disk space usage in ClickHouse and discuss practical solutions to reclaim disk space and optimize...
Glific is a WhatsApp-based open-source 2-way communication platform for NGOs to have conversations with their community. Project Tech4Dev, an initiative of the Chintu Gudiya Foundation, is responsible for its development. Glific aims to empower social organizations to act decisively and quickly on grassroots information through a host of features, ranging...
To understand vector databases, it's best to start by knowing what sort of search does it empower. In a typical scalar-based database, we adapt to keyword-based search or query-based search. The search query is matched across rows of data and the matching records are sent back as a result. ...
Design principles are a set of guidelines used to create an aesthetically pleasing design. Key principles include contrast, balance, emphasis, proportion, hierarchy, repetition, rhythm, pattern, whitespace, movement, variety, and unity. Whitespace Whitespace, also referred to as negative space, is the unused or empty area around, within, or...
A brief on how we rebuilt the grievance redressal app in less than 8 weeks! Saajha.org is an NGO that is working with Delhi, Karnataka & Jharkhand governments & making an impact in more than 1200+ schools. Their primary focus is to develop Parental Partnerships & build an engagement platform via...
As a part of the Tech4Dev initiative, we (Think201) are working with GiveIndia.org to build a seamless Data Collection & Reporting application. About GiveIndia.org GiveIndia is India’s largest and most trustworthy online donation platform. They currently support 600 nonprofits in their fundraising efforts. Over the next 12 months,...
“Well begun is half done." This is very true in the case of project execution as well. We believe in starting off on the right note to ensure the rest of the project journey is nice & neat. Currently, we are in the development phase of the Data Collection...
So far, we (Think201) have understood the problem statement that we are solving for GiveIndia.org to a greater extent through various discussions, brainstorming sessions with all the stakeholders. The understanding gained has been documented as Feature Requirement Specification (FRS), which can be found here. While FRS describes what has to be...
Ever wondered what it's like to do an internship at Think201? Then, this blog is just for you! For few of them, internships are merely an extension of their honeymoon period of doing college projects. Few companies may see it as hiring a handful of people who can be assigned...
We’re in this game to make a difference and to really make a difference, you need to align your thoughts to be completely user-centric. And by this, we mean that you keep the user first and build the product for the user. And that’s exactly what we have done! Do...
We came to know that IBM was conducting a hackathon to get developers acquainted with BlueMix, their shiny new platform-as-a-service offering launched a month ago. Yourstory was hosting the event at their office. We decided to board the train and see where it leads… The Idea We were at a...
Indus Action is a non-profit organization that has been working in the space of policy implementation in India since 2012. They have been working closely on the implementation of the Right to Education across various states and Union Territories in India with the help of the respective governments and the Education...
Having started 2018 with a bang with the release of 2 products (OpenThreads and Echoza), the Thinkers decide to take a day off, staying true to their motto, “Work Hard, Play Hard”. And what better way to unwind and enjoy yourself than to go to an adventure resort and let out the...
COVID-19 pandemic has taught us a lot of things since its occurrence. But one thing it has taught businesses is how to cope & innovate. We at Think201, have been thriving through these challenging times to keep “business as usual”. While we do so it has also given us time...
Working with a client can be tough. Working with clients can be tougher. Client interfacing personnel mostly called Project Managers (PMs), listen to all the client requirements, modifications, and feedback. Not only do Project Managers need to track the requirements but they also need to keep track of deliverables concerning deadlines...
Our Founder & CEO, Anurag Rath featured in "The DEN" Dynamic Entrepreneurial Network series by Pimarq sharing his entrepreneurial journey The dream is free but the hustle is sold separately! This feature focus on getting up-close and personal with Anurag to know about the inception, growth, challenges, and the journey...
“Growth is a spiral process, doubling back on itself, reassessing and regrouping” Think201, a leading technology company in Bangalore, has put in continuous efforts, grown stronger, evolved, succeeded, and shined—not without our lessons from several challenges, hurdles, and mistakes that have helped us reach new heights and set new records....
Surprises, uncontrollable laughter, unlimited happiness, hide and seek the gifts, peppy music, guess games, excitement and more- yes! That's how the Holiday Season was celebrated at Think201 this year. Secret Santa was a much-awaited game this year and we are not lying, but it turned out to be the best...
We don't stop growing, because we don't stop thinking. This year, Think201 in association with ikigaiHub organized Thinkathon 2018, an event to encourage the Thinkers to come out of their comfort zone and to provide innovative solutions for the given social theme. Think201 has an open office culture...
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup and want to pivot your strategies, a client of Think201, a Thinker or a ‘wanna-be-thinker’, then this podcast is for you! How can a tech startup – Think201 sustain itself without raising a single penny from any external sources for 5 years...
Two months ago, a professor from Presidency University, approached Think201 looking for internship opportunities for their second year B.Tech students. More than the technical work exposure, they were particular about providing them a glimpse of the professional world. In the words of Think201 COO Yashaswini, “We were...
Think201 has considered Fun as a synonym for Learning, ever since its inception. This Friday, a fun activity was organized and led by the ever-enthused team - Yashaswini, Vedh, and Archana at ikigaiHub. The prime purpose of the Fun Day was to break the ice between the cross-functional teams....
Every new day begins with the guarantee of fun and frolic at the Think201 workstation. This year, June 21st gave us threefold reasons for some additional amusement, bringing in the occasions of World Music Day, International Yoga Day and World Selfie Day. The Thinkers decided to get a bit...
Make investments in anything you strongly believe in, make every effort under your control to see it give you returns and persevere. That’s exactly the hypothesis I started Think201 with and FY 17–18 validated it big time. A choice between starting a “product” or a “service” company, raising “external...
We live in an era where technology has become an integral part of our lives, from scrolling through the timeline as soon as we wake up, to going to bed with the same activity, and everything in between. Being a witness to the marvels that technology has accomplished over the...
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup and want to pivot your strategies, a client of Think201, a Thinker or a ‘wanna-be-thinker’, then this podcast is for you! How a tech startup - Think201 - without raising a single penny from any external sources sustained for 5 years by...
Indus Action is a non-profit organisation that has been working in the space of Policy Implementation in India since 2012. They have been working closely in the implementation of Right to Education across various States and Union Territories in India with the help of respective governments and Education Ministry. Think201 was approached...
Having started 2018 with a bang with the release of 2 products (OpenThreads and Echoza), the Thinkers decide to take a day off, staying true to their motto, "Work Hard, Play Hard". And what better way to unwind and enjoy, than to go to an adventure resort and let out the...
Working with a client can be tough. Working with clients can be tougher. Client interfacing personnel mostly called as Project Managers (PMs), listen to all the client requirements, modifications and feedback. Not only do Project Managers need to track the requirements but they also need to keep track of deliverables with...
Have you ever thought about why brands spend a lot on their logos and why they are so possessive about them? The answer is that they are not just logos or symbols. When it comes to a company's logo, it is an emblem of faith that represents its culture, ambitions,...
It's’ been 2 and a half months since I have started working at Think201. Specifically speaking 87 days. More specifically speaking it’s 2,088 hours and even more specifically speaking it’s been 125,280 minutes and counting. But out of these 125,280 minutes, not a single minute has gone by where I...
Every business smaller or bigger has a manifesto of values it strongly believes in delivering to its customers. After having grown about double the team size and revenue from last fiscal year, we recently decided to declare our own company manifesto too in order to broadcast the philosophical ideologies...
Open culture, no cubicles, no hierarchy & young and energetic minds who are always hungry to do new things. We at Think201 operate with a principle of ‘Get Sh*t Done’. This principle has fetched us great results but also posed a very trivial problem -too many unplanned interruptions among...
It was a very good learning experience for team Think201 at IIM Bangalore, where a start-up boot camp was arranged for Entrepreneurs on 4th Jan 2014. The talk was organized by N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) for budding entrepreneurs. Since we understand that “knowledge shared is knowledge gained,” we decided...
In the modern day work place where the dynamics changes every 4 hours, it can be difficult to cope up if you do not follow few important parameters. When we decided to make the list required excel in a start-up culture, Communicating Effectively came right on the top of the...
Have you ever thought why Brands spend a lot on their Logos and why are they so possessive about them? The answer is, they are not just Logos or Symbols. When it comes to logo, for a company, it is an emblem of faith that represents its culture, ambitions,...
It was a very good learning experience for team Think201 at IIM Bangalore where a start-up boot camp was arranged for Entrepreneurs on 4th Jan 2014. The talk was organized by N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) for the budding entrepreneurs. Since we understand that “knowledge shared is...
Like most great ideas, Think201 was envisioned in a college dorm room. With IT boom reaching its pinnacle during 2005-06, every Engineer has a simple and single goal. Good CGPA and MNC with fat paycheck. Well, almost EVERY. A burning passion to break the trend and achieve something which others...
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