Mobile app design and development for Watts That Insulator

Design
Design System
Development
eCommerce
Mobile App
UI/UX Design
User Portal

The Main Problem

Insulator collecting is a highly niche hobby that has traditionally been driven by an older demographic, with limited tools or visibility to attract a new generation of collectors. Cataloging collections has long been a manual, time-consuming process—often relying on spreadsheets or handwritten records—making organization and discovery cumbersome. With little modern digital presence or centralized platform, the hobby has struggled to evolve, connect collectors efficiently, or remain accessible to newcomers.

The Goal

Watts That aims to modernize this classic collecting hobby by providing an intuitive way to identify insulators, look up information, and catalog personal collections. The platform connects collectors through a shared community and simplifies how they buy, sell, and trade—bringing a timeless pastime into a modern, connected experience and appealing to a newer, digital-focused demographic.

The Stack

Platforms: iOS, Android

Core Stack

  • React Native (with Expo)
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript

UI Libraries & Components

  • React Navigation
  • FontAwesome
  • Expo Vector Icons
  • Lottie
  • Reanimated
  • Gesture Handler
  • Safe Area
  • Linear Gradient

Forms & State Management

  • React Hook Form
  • React 19

Expo Modules

  • Camera
  • Image Picker
  • Font
  • Asset
  • Clipboard
  • Status Bar

Backend

  • Firebase (Firestore, Auth, Storage, Functions)
  • Node.js 20
  • Firebase Admin

Build & Dev Tools

  • Expo CLI
  • Metro
  • npm
  • TypeScript
  • EAS Build

API Integrations

  • Stripe
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Analytics
  • Tag Manager
  • YouTube API
  • Printful