A Web MVP for Mapping Travel Destinations

Ari and Max built 40k because it’s something they’ve always wanted for themselves – a way to memorize where they’ve already been to, and share where they want to go in the future.

TIMELINE: TWO MONTHS
COUNTRY: USA

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About

40k is an intuitive web application designed for avid travellers who want to map their past journeys and future travel aspirations. The app provides a seamless way to visualize visited destinations, mark favourites, and share travel plans with friends and family.

Our team

Product Manager

Developer

Tech Lead

QA Engineer

The Client
& the App

Ari and Max, travellers with a deep passion for exploring the world, envisioned an interactive way to track their global adventures. They sought a simple yet powerful solution that would allow users to document
& memorize their travels and set future goals.
They envisioned an intuitive and engaging tool that would allow users to create a personal travel map
and share their experiences effortlessly.

The name 40k was inspired by the Earth's circumference - 40,000 kilometers - symbolizing
the dream of circling the globe and bringing one's travels to life on a digital map. Moreover, that's how
the meter was initially defined, as a fraction of
the distance around the earth.

Our Role & Involvement

Ari and Max provided the initial concept, requirements, and designs. Our role was to:

  • Offer expert consultation
on development possibilities.
  • Define the project scope and
key deliverables.
  • Develop, test, and optimize
the application.
  • Successfully launch the MVP to gauge user interest and validate market demand.

The 40k Travel App key functionalities included:

  • Tracking visited destinations and favourite places.
  • Planning future trips.
  • Seamless sharing of travel maps
via email and social media
(Facebook & Instagram).
  • A frictionless experience, allowing users to explore the app without registration, while offering additional features
for registered users.
  • A simple yet functional interface
to ensure ease of use.

Challenge
& Solution

One major challenge involved the Instagram API. While mobile sharing worked seamlessly, desktop sharing presented limitations. Our team provided strategic guidance on overcoming this obstacle and ensuring an optimal sharing experience for users.

Results

We delivered the app

within two months

Ari Greenberg
40k

Teacode was able to scope the project, stay within a committed budget and work through some natural development changes. There was a transition between PMs that could have slowed us down- but it was very well managed, and we didn't skip a beat. The MVP functions well and is allowing us to gain traction with users and investors.

They were a partner in development, completely organized, good communication, and transparent with pricing. We have worked with many engineering teams and will always go back to Teacode first.

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Contact us to discuss your app idea and possibilities. We’ll advise you on the best solution and estimate the project. If you have any questions – we’ll provide you with answers.

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Talk with Mark,
our Technical Solutions Manager

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mark.cameron@teacode.io

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