Lateral Studio

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Founded:
2021
Hourly Rates:
Undisclosed
Employees:
2 - 9
Ratings:
4.7 9 Reviews

Industries Served

Agriculture Telecommunications Travel & Hospitality Food & Beverage Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Legal Services

Where We Specialize

12% Web Development
Web Development 12%
Testing Services 12%
Cloud Computing Services 12%
Virtual Reality 12%
Big Data Analytics 11%
UI/UX 10%
Progressive Web App 7%
Web Design 7%
E-commerce Development 6%
Bot Development 6%
Mobile App Development 5%

Industry Expertise

FinTech31% Real Estate25% Insurance23% Entertainment21%

Typical Project Size

46% Small Business
27% Midmarket Business
27% Enterprise

About

Businesses looking for a reliable technology partner often consider Lateral Studio. The company's main offerings are Custom Software Development and UI/UX Design. Lateral Studio employs 2 - 9 people. They typically take on projects starting at $5,000+. Their home base is Milano, Italy. This profile is a starting point — reach out to Lateral Studio directly to discuss project specifics.

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Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Josh Wilson / VP of Engineering | Aug 20, 2026

Lateral Studio did an excellent job for us. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged Lateral Studio to run performance and load testing ahead of a big launch. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Auckland, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as VP of Engineering at Beacon Agri. We operate in Agriculture and most of our customers are in and around Auckland, New Zealand.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to run performance and load testing ahead of a big launch.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Quality Assurance & Testing, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Honest advice and solid execution

Matt Chen / Co-Founder & CTO | Jul 27, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Lateral Studio was brought in to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 2 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
May 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Telecommunications
Location:
Waterloo, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Co-Founder & CTO at Pinecrest Connect, a Telecommunications company based in Waterloo, Canada. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end UI/UX Design — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Telecommunications clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Reliable Mobile App Development Partner That Delivered What They Promised

Thabo Dlamini / Co-Founder & CTO | May 29, 2026

Lateral Studio did an excellent job for us. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly.

If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We engaged Lateral Studio to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Travel & Hospitality
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Horizon Journeys (Pty) Ltd is a Travel & Hospitality business in Cape Town, South Africa. As Co-Founder & CTO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Lateral Studio.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Mobile App Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Mobile App Development partner.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Kelly Carter / Co-Founder & CTO | May 20, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. I would recommend Lateral Studio to anyone looking for a dependable UI/UX Design partner.

Project summary

Lateral Studio was brought in to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 3-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Food & Beverage
Location:
Tampa, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Food & Beverage company based in Tampa, USA. I'm the Co-Founder & CTO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build a design system so our product looked consistent across screens, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable UI/UX Design partner.

Would happily work with them again

Olivia Kelly / Founder | May 20, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with Lateral Studio. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

Our company worked with Lateral Studio to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. We worked together for around 7 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
UI/UX Design
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Travel & Hospitality
Location:
Brisbane, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Swift Journeys Pty Ltd is a Travel & Hospitality business in Brisbane, Australia. As Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Lateral Studio.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to redesign the user experience of our SaaS product so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
UI/UX Design, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Travel & Hospitality and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Dependable Data & Analytics Partner for a Growing Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Business

Harsh Menon / IT Manager | Apr 09, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

Our company worked with Lateral Studio to set up a data warehouse and reporting layer for our leadership team. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 2-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Data & Analytics
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Location:
Pune, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as IT Manager at Nimbus Therapeutics Pvt Ltd. We operate in Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology and most of our customers are in and around Pune, India.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to set up a data warehouse and reporting layer for our leadership team before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Data & Analytics. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Niamh Murphy / Co-Founder & CTO | Mar 30, 2026

Our experience with Lateral Studio was really positive from start to finish. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over.

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Our company worked with Lateral Studio to build a Shopify store with custom features for our product range. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 2-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
E-commerce Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Legal Services
Location:
Galway, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Legal Services company based in Galway, Ireland. I'm the Co-Founder & CTO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build a Shopify store with custom features for our product range so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end E-commerce Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Legal Services and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Siddharth Reddy / Senior Engineering Manager | Mar 27, 2026

Our experience with Lateral Studio was really positive from start to finish. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We partnered with Lateral Studio to take over manual and regression testing before each release. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 4 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Location:
Noida, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology company based in Noida, India. I'm the Senior Engineering Manager and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to take over manual and regression testing before each release before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Quality Assurance & Testing. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Lateral Studio asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Solid Mobile App Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Sam Wilson / Co-Founder & CTO | Mar 05, 2026

Lateral Studio did an excellent job for us. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

The Mobile App Development work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Our company worked with Lateral Studio to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 8-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Apr 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Travel & Hospitality
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Travel & Hospitality company based in Wellington, New Zealand. I'm the Co-Founder & CTO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Mobile App Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Travel & Hospitality and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.
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