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ArcTouch helps companies of all sizes design and develop lovable apps and websites to forge meaningful connections with their customers. ArcTouch is an AKQA studio, with staff in North America, South America, and Europe.

In the age of AI, startups can turn ideas into products faster than ever — leaving large enterprises at risk of falling ...
05/26/2026

In the age of AI, startups can turn ideas into products faster than ever — leaving large enterprises at risk of falling behind. An innovation sprint is our answer: a lean, AI‑accelerated approach that lets big companies move like startups, validate ideas quickly, and decide whether to scale, pivot, or stop.

An ArcTouch innovation sprint is a lean, AI-enabled way for enterprises to test a new idea quickly, with the speed of a startup.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a reminder and a call to action for product builders to design and develop ...
05/21/2026

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a reminder and a call to action for product builders to design and develop experiences that are inclusive for all people.

Today, we want to highlight Alice Pieri’s work. From construction sites to code reviews — Alice’s career path is anything but typical. As a QA analyst and accessibility champion at ArcTouch, she blends an architect’s attention to detail with a deep commitment to inclusive design.

In this App Maker Spotlight, Alice shares:
- Why QA should be involved early in every project
- The parallels between restoring historic buildings and testing apps
- How empathy drives better accessibility

Her story is a reminder that building lovable apps means building for everyone.

Meet QA analyst Alice Pieri, a former architect who brings empathy and an accessibility‑first mindset to help ArcTouch build lovable, inclusive mobile apps.

Caio Fonseca’s career path has taken him from ArcTouch to Walmart to Tinder — and back again. In this App Maker Spotligh...
05/06/2026

Caio Fonseca’s career path has taken him from ArcTouch to Walmart to Tinder — and back again. In this App Maker Spotlight, the designer‑turned‑engineer shares:

- Why he sees software as “pure art”
- How living abroad shaped his perspective
- Why the right culture can “boomerang” you back to a company, even years later

Meet app developer Caio Fonseca, who left ArcTouch for other opportunities and then boomeranged back as an iOS tech lead to craft lovable digital experiences.

Director of Technology David Branco doesn’t start with tech stacks when talking about great products — he starts with cl...
04/30/2026

Director of Technology David Branco doesn’t start with tech stacks when talking about great products — he starts with clarity. From collecting perfumes to training as a pilot, his unique experiences shape how he leads teams and partners with clients.

In this App Maker Spotlight, David shares:
- Why technology alone doesn’t make a great product
- How clarity drives better outcomes
- Lessons from hobbies that sharpen focus and empathy

Director of technology David Branco blends a scent‑maker’s keen senses and a pilot’s precision to help ArcTouch teams build clear, lovable digital products.

ArcTouch is now a certified Shopify partner — bringing over 15 years of app and digital product experience to brands tha...
04/28/2026

ArcTouch is now a certified Shopify partner — bringing over 15 years of app and digital product experience to brands that run their businesses on Shopify.

ArcTouch helps SKIMS, McCormick, and Liquid Death extend Shopify into native apps, loyalty programs, and custom experiences that go far beyond a standard store.

Learn how we help brands unlock the full potential of Shopify.

As a certified Shopify partner, ArcTouch helps brands extend Shopify into native apps and custom experiences. See why SKIMS and Liquid Death trust us.

We're thrilled to announce that ArcTouch is now a certified Shopify partner!With 15+ years of experience and hundreds of...
04/23/2026

We're thrilled to announce that ArcTouch is now a certified Shopify partner!

With 15+ years of experience and hundreds of successful apps and websites delivered, we are experts in building digital products that move businesses forward. Our certified Shopify team is ready to engineer sophisticated, future-ready solutions for your most challenging commerce goals.

Learn more:

As a certified Shopify partner, ArcTouch engineers custom B2B and DTC solutions. We solve complex business challenges with seamless API integrations and scalable wholesale workflows.

AI is changing how we work.Explore the tools our product builders use every day to deliver faster, smarter, and higher-q...
04/16/2026

AI is changing how we work.

Explore the tools our product builders use every day to deliver faster, smarter, and higher-quality applications that users love.

A list of tools we use every day to accelerate the software development process and deliver apps that users love.

Meet Luciano Ayres, our director of AI. 🤖 Learn about Luciano's vision for responsible AI in app development, his favori...
04/09/2026

Meet Luciano Ayres, our director of AI. 🤖 Learn about Luciano's vision for responsible AI in app development, his favorite apps, and why he refuses to let AI walk his dog! Plus, get a sneak peek at our new ebook, "Human + AI: The new way to build apps that are lovable."

Meet ArcTouch's Director of AI, Luciano Ayres. Learn his vision for responsible AI in app development & get a sneak peek at our new book.

"Building with AI means better apps, and better results, for our clients." Learn how our human-led, AI-powered app devel...
04/01/2026

"Building with AI means better apps, and better results, for our clients."

Learn how our human-led, AI-powered app development process helps clients go from concept to launch faster, and with better outcomes at every stage.

See how ArcTouch's proven app development process, now AI-powered, helps us design and build better apps for clients faster.

"When AI is used without principles, the result can be careless automation, shallow creativity, or compromised trust." O...
03/18/2026

"When AI is used without principles, the result can be careless automation, shallow creativity, or compromised trust." On our blog, ArcTouch Director of AI Luciano Ayres shares our guiding AI principles in this excerpt from our new book, “Human + AI: The new way to build apps that are lovable.”

How ArcTouch applies responsible AI principles to app development and how teams can use AI thoughtfully to accelerate innovation.

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