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📁 About Springtime.lv
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About Springtime.lv

"Started in a basement. Still in a basement. Just a nicer one now."

The Origin Story Nobody Asked For

In 1997, three guys in Riga discovered something revolutionary: you could charge money for making websites look less terrible.

Back then, every company website looked like it was designed by someone's nephew who "knew computers." We realized there was a market opportunity - be slightly better than someone's nephew.

Plot twist: We crushed it.

Our Philosophy

Design should be two things: stupid simple and weirdly memorable. Like that Toto song. Everyone knows it. Nobody knows why. That's the vibe.

We build apps that your grandma could use but your teenagers actually want to. That's the sweet spot nobody talks about but everybody needs.

What We Actually Do

We're a team of designers, developers, and people who peaked in the dot-com era but refuse to move on. Based in Riga, Latvia - the Silicon Valley of the Baltics (we can say that because nobody fact-checks geography).

🌸 Why Springtime Doesn't Suck

  • 28 years of not going out of business (impressive in this economy)
  • Latest projects: Trading Game and ScreenTime Trainer (actual apps real people use)
  • Based in Riga - we charge European rates, not San Francisco "I need to pay my rent" rates
  • We respond to emails same day (revolutionary concept in 2025)
  • Zero corporate buzzwords in meetings (we'll never say "synergy" unironically)

"Look, we're good at what we do. Not like 'trust me bro' good. Like 'here's our portfolio' good. Big difference."

📈 Latest Project: Trading Game - Trading Simulator & Academy
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Trading Game - Trading Simulator & Academy

tradinggame.com | trading simulator

The Trading Simulator That Made Wall Street Jealous

They said: "Make trading accessible." We said: "Make it addictive."

The Challenge

Create a mobile web app where anyone could learn to trade without losing their life savings. The problem? Trading apps were designed by traders, for traders. Everyone else felt stupid.

Our Solution

We designed Trading Game like a 90s computer game. Remember when learning was actually fun?

What we delivered:

  • Complete mobile web app redesign with intuitive navigation
  • Brand new logo that screams "trust me with your money"
  • Trading academy section with gamified learning paths
  • Real-time trading simulator that feels like playing Street Fighter II, but with stocks
  • Progressive learning system from beginner to advanced
  • Mobile-first responsive design optimized for traders on the go

📊 The Results

  • 43,000 users in month one
  • 34 minutes average session time (they literally can't stop)
  • 73% academy completion rate (industry average: 12%)
  • Featured in 3 major finance publications
  • 4.8/5 star rating from users

Why Trading Game Works

The Trading Game combines the best elements of gaming psychology with financial education. Users don't feel like they're studying - they feel like they're leveling up.

Our design strips away the intimidation factor. Clear visual hierarchy. Instant feedback. Rewards that actually motivate. It's trading education that respects your intelligence while making you feel like a genius.

"I learned more in one week with Trading Game than four years of business school."
- Anonymous Harvard Graduate

Technical Excellence

Latest Project: ScreenTime Trainer App
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ScreenTime Trainer

screentrainer.com

The App That Saves Humanity, One Notification at a Time

Parents begged us. Therapists endorsed us. Tech CEOs use it for their own kids.

The Challenge

Screen addiction is destroying attention spans. But telling people to "just use less phone" is like telling them to "just be happier."

The Insight: You can't shame people into better habits. But you can train them.

What We Built

An app that doesn't judge. It celebrates. Every hour you're present in the real world earns points.

Key Features:

  • Windows 95 aesthetic meets zen garden design
  • Progress tracking that celebrates, not judges
  • Pixel-art mascot that grows as you reduce screen time
  • Achievement system more engaging than social media
  • Family sharing and accountability features
  • Customizable goals and gentle reminders

🌱 Beta Results

  • 41% reduction in average screen time (first month)
  • 92% retention after 90 days
  • Teenagers using it voluntarily (yes, really)
  • Users report emotional attachment to their pixel plant
  • One beta tester cried when their plant bloomed

Design Philosophy

ScreenTime Trainer uses nostalgic design to create psychological safety. The retro interface feels like a safe space - non-judgmental, simple, and somehow comforting.

The secret sauce? A pixel-art seedling mascot. As users reduce screen time, their plant grows. Users develop genuine emotional connections. It's Tamagotchi for your consciousness.

"My 14-year-old uses it voluntarily. I didn't think that was possible."
- Astonished Beta Tester Parent

Technology Stack

🛠️ Our Services
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Services - What We Do Best

📱 Mobile App Design & Development

Apps that feel like coming home. Even if home is 1995. We create iOS, Android, and cross-platform solutions that users actually love opening.

Includes: UX research, UI design, prototyping, development, testing, and launch support.

🌐 Web Design & Development

Websites that load instantly and haunt you forever. Responsive, fast, unforgettable. From landing pages to complex web applications.

Includes: SEO optimization, responsive design, performance optimization, content strategy.

🎨 Logo & Brand Identity

Identities so memorable, they become memes. Complete brand systems that actually work across all touchpoints.

Includes: Logo design, brand guidelines, typography, color systems, marketing materials.

📊 UX Strategy & Research

Behavior design based on 30 years of what actually works. Data-driven, human-centered design that converts.

Includes: User research, journey mapping, usability testing, conversion optimization.

⚡ Rapid Prototyping

From napkin sketch to working prototype in 48 hours. Perfect for validating ideas before full development.

Includes: Concept development, clickable prototypes, user testing, iteration.

🤖 AI-Powered Design Services

The future arrived. We made it retro.

Our AI doesn't replace designers. It amplifies them. Like giving a 1995 designer a time machine and unlimited Mountain Dew.

What We Offer:

  • AI-Generated Prototypes: Concept to clickable demo in hours
  • Predictive UX Testing: Know what users will do before they do it
  • Intelligent Personalization: Interfaces that adapt to each user
  • Automated Accessibility: WCAG compliance built-in automatically
  • ChatBot Integration: Conversational UI that doesn't annoy
  • AI Content Generation: Copy and visuals that convert

"It's like having 100 designers who never sleep, never complain, and actually enjoy A/B testing." - Our CTO

💰 Investment & Pricing

Projects range from €5,000 for logo redesign to €50,000+ for complete mobile app design and development.

Free consultation included. We'll give you honest feedback even if you don't hire us.

Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQ - Your Questions Answered

Do you actually use Windows 95?

Nice try, FBI. We use Windows 95 aesthetically and spiritually. Our actual machines run modern tech. But our hearts never left 1995.

How much does a project cost?

Real answer: Projects range from €5,000 for a logo redesign to €50,000+ for complete mobile app design and development. Free consultation included where we'll give you an actual number.

How long does a typical project take?

Do you work with clients outside Latvia?

Yes! We've worked with clients from Estonia to Australia. As long as you have internet, we can work together. We speak English, Latvian, Russian, and fluent Sarcasm.

Can you make my app go viral?

What we CAN do: Design apps people genuinely enjoy using. Create interfaces so intuitive your users won't need a tutorial. Build experiences memorable enough that people tell their friends.

What if I don't like the design?

Then we haven't done our job yet. Every project includes multiple revision rounds. We don't stop until you're happy.

Do you do maintenance and updates?

Absolutely! We offer ongoing support packages. First month of support included with every project.

Why should I choose you over a big agency?

Big agencies give you junior designers supervised by account managers. We give you senior designers who still remember why they fell in love with pixels. We charge a fraction of their price and answer emails within 24 hours.

Is that origin story actually true?

The basement part? 100% true. The "slightly better than someone's nephew" business model? Also true. The part about crushing it? Well, we're still here after 28 years, so... you tell me.

But yes, we really did start because every website in 1997 looked like a geocities crime scene. Someone had to do something.

Can I hire you just to roast my current website?

YES. Website audits are €500 and include brutally honest UX analysis, detailed list of what's broken, and at least three jokes about your font choices.

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Email: [email protected]

Location: Riga, Latvia

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 18:00 EET

Average response time: Under 24 hours

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