Introduction

Locals is a leader in the mobile technology industry, specializing in the creation of innovative mobile applications and digital platforms. In 2025, they approached us to develop an application that would connect users seeking new culinary experiences with local vendors, producers, and chefs. The goal of the project was to create an app supporting the growth of a community, enabling the purchase of food products, booking culinary events, cooking classes, and facilitating the easy sharing of recipes.

Client Description

Locals is a dynamic company operating in the mobile technology industry for 5 years, specializing in creating applications and platforms that provide easy access to food-related services and cooking experiences. Their main goal was to create an app that would not only serve as a space for sharing recipes but also support local producers, chefs, and the community of cooking enthusiasts.

Challenge / Problem

Before collaborating with AI Synergy, Locals faced several challenges in developing a comprehensive platform to meet the needs of both users and service providers:

• Difficulty in creating an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface for both users and service providers.
• Challenges in implementing complete profile management features for users and service providers.
• Issues with supporting smooth payment processing within the platform.
• Problems with integrating event notifications and geolocation features for users to find nearby services effectively.

Process and Solutions Implemented

• Scalable App Architecture – Designed to support an increasing number of users and vendors while maintaining optimal performance.
• Geolocation System – Enabled users to search for services based on their location.
• Payment Integration – Integrated secure payment gateways (Stripe) for smooth transactions.
• Push Notification System – Allowed users to receive timely notifications about events and offers.
• Profile Personalization – Enabled users to customize their profiles with NFTs and backgrounds.
• Vendor Store Management Module – Empowered vendors with tools to manage their offerings.

Results & Client's Opinion

After 6 months of usage, Locals saw a 45% increase in user engagement and a 35% rise in vendor participation. The push notification system led to a 50% boost in event and cooking class bookings, while the integration of Stripe reduced cart abandonment by 25%.

"Thanks to our collaboration with AI Synergy, our app gained the features we needed and was implemented with precision. We are very pleased with the results." – Locals Team