Web Design for Events Companies | NewWave
NewWave Events is a UK-based company that specialises in creating unforgettable corporate team building events and company fun days.
Read moreCustom Application Development - Software built exactly the way your business needs it
Off-the-shelf software is designed for everyone — which means it fits no one perfectly. We build custom web applications designed around your specific processes, your team, and your goals.
Whether you need to replace a tangle of spreadsheets, give your clients a dedicated self-service portal, or bring a brand-new product idea to market — we scope it properly, build it well, and stay involved after launch.
Our development team works primarily with Laravel and PHP for robust back-end systems, paired with modern front-end frameworks for fast, intuitive interfaces. Every project is scoped transparently, built iteratively, and handed over with full documentation and support.
- Typical weeks from kick-off to launch
- 8-14
- UK businesses served
- 280+
- Starting investment for custom applications
- £8k+
What we build - Applications that do the heavy lifting
From internal tools your team uses every day to customer-facing platforms that represent your brand — we build software that earns its keep.
- Client & Customer Portals. Give your clients a dedicated space to manage their account, submit requests, track progress, and access documents — all under your brand and fully integrated with your existing workflow.
- Internal Business Tools. Replace spreadsheets, email chains, and manual workarounds with purpose-built tools that match how your team actually works — and reduce costly human error.
- Booking & Scheduling Systems. Custom booking flows built around your service. Whether you need multi-location availability, staff management, deposit handling, or complex pricing rules — we build it to fit.
- Data Dashboards & Reporting. Turn raw business data into clear, actionable dashboards that give you and your team the visibility to make faster, better decisions.
- SaaS Platforms & MVPs. Got a product idea? We scope, design, and build your MVP with a scalable foundation — so you are not rebuilding from scratch when it takes off.
- Workflow Automation. Identify the repetitive manual tasks that slow your team down and replace them with automated workflows that run reliably in the background.
Our approach - Built with your team, not just for them
We do not disappear for months and return with a surprise. Our process is collaborative — you are involved at every key stage and always know where things stand.
- Discovery & Scoping. We spend time understanding your business before we write a line of code. Process mapping, user research, and detailed scoping sessions mean no costly misunderstandings later in the project.
- Iterative Development. We build in short, focused sprints and share working software with you regularly. You see progress, give feedback, and shape the product as it comes to life — not at the end.
- Launched & Supported. We stay involved after launch. Bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features — we are a long-term partner, not a one-and-done agency.
Common questions about custom application development
Recent custom application work
A few of the bespoke applications and internal tools we have built for UK clients.
Ready to get a website that works as hard as you do?
No obligation. We'll listen to your goals, share ideas, and tell you honestly if we're the right fit.
We love to support local growth in:
- Kettering
- Corby
- Northampton
- Rushden
- Peterborough
- Wellingborough
- Daventry
- Brackley
- Brixworth
- Oundle