Bloco

Who We Are

We're a small team with a big passion for developing quality digital products that make a real difference. After years of working with startups and creating our own products, we learned the hard way how a product development process should truly work. We believe in solving problems creatively, but what we enjoy even more is finishing products that people actually need and are able to use intuitively. And if we can provide them with a remarkable experience along the way, that's the cherry on top.

Our approach is grounded in real-world experience and a genuine commitment to excellence. We don't just build apps—we craft solutions that users love and clients trust.

Our Services

We are experts in the following areas:

• Native Android development - Building robust, performant mobile applications
• UI/UX design - Creating intuitive and delightful user experiences
• Visual design - Crafting beautiful, cohesive brand experiences
• Usability testing - Ensuring products work for real users
• Copywriting - Communicating clearly and compellingly
• Product and project management - Keeping projects on track and stakeholders aligned
• App marketing - Helping your product reach the right audience
• Training - Empowering teams with the skills they need

Our 4-Day Work Week

In August 2021, we were planning to raise the salaries of the entire team, but we had talked before about trying out a 4-day work week. So we decided to let each team member pick whether to get a raise or work one less day in the week. And guess what? Everyone preferred a 4-day work week. (Aside: four months later, we had our collective raise too.)

Disclaimer: This is not a fake 4-day work week. We work the same amount of hours per day we worked before, between 6 and 8 hours. We didn't increase the number of hours per day to 10 hours or downsize the salaries. We simply cut one day of work per week—we don't work on Fridays. This is a genuine commitment to work-life balance and productivity, not a repackaged 40-hour week.

Our Work Week

The first hour on Mondays is dedicated to our Breakly (Breakfast + Weekly), where we write down the work for the week by project and department (business development, communication, and operations). This collaborative planning session helps align the team and set clear priorities.

The Breakly meeting doesn't determine all the work we need to do—it's just an aim or direction for the week, giving us flexibility to adapt as needed. On Thursdays, we have a Retro Meeting where we review what we achieved or didn't achieve. Everyone measures their week from 0 to 10, along with a description of what went well, what went poorly, and what can be improved. This honest reflection helps us continuously improve both individually and as a team. Then we end the week with a gin or cider, celebrating our accomplishments and preparing for a well-deserved three-day weekend.

Our Benefits

• 4-day work week - Genuine Fridays off, every week
• Schedule flexibility - Work when you're most productive
• Freedom for personal projects - We encourage side projects and creative pursuits
• Budget to attend conferences and workshops - Continuous learning and professional development
• Company book library - Shared resources for growth and inspiration
• Health insurance - Comprehensive coverage for your wellbeing