FlutterFlow App Design of the Year award, which we were honored with back in September, finally arrived at our office.
It’s a meaningful milestone for us — not because awards define who we are, but because they reflect what we consistently strive for. At Calda, this wasn’t a lucky win. It was the natural result of how we work, who we are, and what we believe in.
But before we go further — a huge thank you to the FlutterFlow team, the community, and most importantly, our clients. The ones who push boundaries, build bravely, and trust us to bring their ideas to life. This award belongs to you, too.
If you’d like to see the project that earned us the award, you can read about it here.
We’ve talked about the app itself — how it was built, what made it special, and how it stood out. But today, we want to pull back the curtain on how we work behind the scenes, and what made that kind of execution possible in just a matter of weeks.
The short answer? Our culture.
The Five Values That Guide Us
When Calda was just two people — our founders Anže and Nikola — they didn’t just focus on skills and deliverables. They built the company around a set of principles that still shape every decision we make:
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Respect
- Team
- Extra Mile
And this award?
It’s a direct result of that last one.
What “Going the Extra Mile” Actually Means
Everyone on our team has their own way of describing it. But the core idea is this:
We don’t just aim to meet expectations — we aim to exceed them in a way that feels personal.
Going the extra mile means we treat every project like it’s our own — not just something to finish and move on from. We care about the details most people never see. We challenge our own habits. We push past “good enough” — because the people we work with deserve better than that.
Where It Shows Up
You’ll see this approach in:
- How we communicate with you (proactive, clear, honest)
- How we design — with both users and aesthetics in mind
- How we build — scalable, seamless, and stress-tested
- How we support you after launch — with the same energy we had on day one
At every step, we’re looking for ways to improve — not just for this project, but for the next one too.
"A big part of going the extra mile in each project comes down to working in an environment where ideas can be shared freely, even if they challenge the status quo. My approach goes beyond just development—skills in UX and design help me see the bigger picture and push each project further. Seeing those details come to life and make someone’s experience smoother is what keeps me focused and excited about the work I do."
Tim, developer
"For me, going the extra mile means caring when no one’s watching. Tweaking the alignment a little more — not because the client will notice, but because I will. Pushing something from good to great, even when it was already acceptable. Asking all the necessary questions to land on the right solution. Doing work no one specifically asked for but simply because it improves the experience. Overall it means doing what’s right — even when it takes more effort."
Lara, designer
Why It Matters?
At the end of the day, we're not in the business of building apps just to ship and forget. We’re here to create products people love using, and help founders get to launch fast — without sacrificing quality, thought, or ambition.
Going the extra mile isn’t a bonus. It’s our baseline.
And it’s the reason our clients keep coming back.
This award is a reminder of what happens when that mindset is baked into every decision, every sprint, and every line of code.
It’s the only way we know how to build.
