Software shaped around how your business works Ideas, engineered into products.

The cost of custom software development depends on factors such as functionality, system complexity, number of users and roles, integrations, technology requirements and project timeline. As a general indication, a straightforward internal business tool or web application may start from around LKR 400,000–800,000. Larger enterprise systems, SaaS platforms and complex business applications are scoped individually based on their requirements. We begin by understanding your business and technical requirements before preparing a clear, detailed and transparent proposal. An initial consultation can help establish the appropriate scope and development approach.

Mobile app and web application development costs vary according to the platform, features, user experience, backend requirements, integrations and overall complexity. As a general guide, a standard business mobile application may start from approximately LKR 300,000–600,000. More advanced applications with custom backend systems, third-party integrations, multiple user roles or complex functionality require a project-specific quotation. Rather than applying a fixed package price, we assess your requirements and recommend a solution that balances functionality, scalability, user experience and budget.

The development timeline depends on the project's scope, number of features, platforms, integrations, content, testing requirements and technical complexity. As a general guide: Simple mobile app MVP: approximately 8–12 weeks / Full-featured mobile application: approximately 16–24 weeks / Simple web application or customer portal: approximately 10–16 weeks / Complex enterprise platform or SaaS product: approximately 20–40+ weeks We structure larger projects into defined milestones and development sprints, allowing you to review working software throughout the project rather than waiting until the final stage.

Yes. We can work with existing software, mobile applications and legacy codebases to introduce new features, improve performance, modernise the technology and address compatibility or security requirements. Before taking on significant development work, we can conduct a technical assessment of the existing application, codebase, architecture and infrastructure. This helps us understand the current system and identify potential technical risks before defining the scope of improvements. Our goal is to extend and improve existing technology where practical rather than automatically recommending a complete rebuild.

Yes. We can support the App Store and Google Play publishing process as part of a mobile app development project. This can include preparing application metadata, screenshots and required store information, configuring the relevant publishing accounts, preparing builds and assisting with the submission and review process. We also consider requirements such as privacy policies, permissions and platform guidelines during the development process to help ensure the application is prepared for release.

Yes. We provide post-launch support and ongoing maintenance for software, web applications and mobile apps. Depending on the project, ongoing support can include: Bug fixes and technical support / iOS and Android compatibility updates / Software and dependency updates / Performance monitoring and optimisation / Security updates / Feature enhancements / Cloud and infrastructure management / Backups and system monitoring / Ongoing product development For businesses that require continuous technical support, we can provide monthly maintenance and development retainers based on the application's requirements.

Yes. We can design and develop SaaS platforms and multi-tenant applications where multiple businesses, organisations or user groups operate within a shared software environment. Depending on the product requirements, this can include tenant management, user roles and permissions, subscription and billing integrations, account management, data separation, dashboards and scalable cloud infrastructure. We consider the product's business model and expected growth when planning the architecture, helping create a platform that can scale as the customer base expands.

We select technologies according to the specific requirements, scale, performance, security and long-term objectives of each project rather than applying a one-size-fits-all technology stack. Our development capabilities include: Frontend: React, Next.js / Backend: Node.js, PHP/Laravel, Python, .NET / Mobile: Flutter, React Native and native Android development / Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB / Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker and CI/CD environments / APIs & Integrations: Custom API development and third-party service integrations The technology stack is selected to create a solution that is reliable, maintainable, scalable and appropriate for the business requirements.

Security is considered throughout the software design and development lifecycle, rather than being treated as a final-stage requirement. Depending on the project, our approach can include secure authentication, role-based access control, encryption for data in transit and at rest, secure API practices, input validation, access management and security reviews. We follow recognised software security practices, including relevant OWASP principles, and consider the specific security and compliance requirements of the industry and application. For businesses operating in regulated or security-sensitive sectors, such as financial services, healthcare or enterprise environments, specific compliance and data protection requirements can be assessed and incorporated into the project scope.

Packaging Designs® brings together strategy, brand thinking, UX/UI design and technology under one integrated approach. We do not believe successful software is simply about writing code. A good digital product needs to be useful, intuitive, scalable and aligned with the business it serves. Our team considers the complete experience - from business requirements and user journeys to interface design, technology architecture and long-term scalability. This approach allows us to create custom software, mobile apps and web applications that solve real business problems, rather than simply delivering technical features. With more than 14 years of experience across branding, digital design, UX/UI and technology, we understand both the business and user side of digital product development.