We design and build custom learning and education web/mobile applications for ed-tech, curriculum providers, education providers, schools, higher education, government departments, training and learning providers.

Our Services

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Innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apps

Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, and we're helping institutions get ahead of it.

We are actively developing AI-powered applications for the education sector, working at the cutting edge of what's now possible. From tools that give school students instant, intelligent feedback on their skills and progress, to conversational interfaces that connect university students with the support services they need, we are building the next generation of ed-tech, thoughtfully and responsibly.

Our solutions draw on leading AI technologies including large language models, voice recognition, and real-time natural language processing, integrated in ways that genuinely serve learners and institutions alike.

Crucially, we don't build in isolation. We work in close collaboration with education specialists, curriculum experts, and student support professionals, ensuring every solution is grounded in real pedagogical needs, not just technical capabilit

We also bring deep experience in co-creation, helping education partners move from an initial idea through structured pilots and MVPs to fully realised products. If you have an innovative concept but aren't sure how to bring it to life, we know how to get you there.

If you're an educator, institution, or ed-tech innovator with a bold idea we'd love to explore it with you.

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Bespoke Learning Management Systems (LMS)


Off-the-shelf learning management systems work for most. However for organisations with specialist needs, generic platforms quickly become a compromise. That's where we can help.

We design and build bespoke LMS solutions from the ground up, tailored precisely to how an organisation teaches, assesses, and certifies its learners. Our experience spans private training providers, professional bodies, and specialist educators who need something an off-the-shelf platform simply cannot deliver.

The reasons vary. Some clients must meet highly specific assessment criteria set by awarding or regulatory bodies. Others require exceptional levels of accessibility that mainstream platforms fall short on. Many need a user experience that reflects their brand, their learners, and their unique way of delivering content. Others need deep integrations with existing systems such as CRMs, HR platforms, or sector-specific tools.

Whatever the driver, our bespoke systems typically deliver learning content, informal feedback, formal assessments, and certificated outcomes, all within a cohesive, purposeful package. We can also bring in gamification to drive engagement and motivation where it matters most.

Increasingly we are being asked to integrate AI directly into our systems, creating intelligent learning pathways, feedback, and assessment in ways that genuinely enhance outcomes and reduce client burden.

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Elearning Apps for Immersive Learning

Learning sticks when it's engaging. That's the philosophy behind everything we build in this space.

Our eLearning apps go beyond simply digitising content, we create immersive, visually rich learning experiences designed to capture attention, sustain motivation, and make knowledge genuinely memorable. Whether delivered on mobile, tablet, or desktop, our apps are built to feel less like a training obligation and more like an experience worth returning to.

Gamification sits at the heart of much of our work. Points, progress tracking, challenges, rewards, badges, and leaderboards aren't just decoration, they're proven mechanics that drive engagement and reinforce learning behaviours. We apply them purposefully, always in service of the learning outcomes that matter to our clients.

Visually, we bring a high standard of design and interaction to every project. Animations, storytelling, branching scenarios, augmented reality (AR) and interactive content transform dry subject matter into something that genuinely connects with learners.

Our apps are built for real-world use, accessible, performant, and available across Android, iOS, and web platforms. And with AI now increasingly woven into our builds, we can add adaptive learning, intelligent feedback, and personalised pathways that respond to how each individual learner progresses.

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Elearning with Ecommerce Platforms


Selling learning online sounds straightforward, until you try to do it properly and seamlessly. Off-the-shelf platforms rarely handle the commercial realities that serious course/training providers face, and that's where a bespoke solution makes all the difference.

We build eLearning platforms where commerce and learning work seamlessly together. Whether you need companies to purchase cohorts of seats, offer bulk or membership discounts, or automatically enrol users the moment a purchase is made, we build the logic around how you actually want to sell, not around what a generic platform will allow.

The pain points we hear most often are familiar ones. Standard LMS platforms expect learners to register before they buy, the opposite of how eCommerce should work. Cohort and bulk purchasing is clunky or simply unsupported. Bundling courses, managing subscriptions, applying tiered pricing, and integrating with CRM or finance systems are all significant friction points that bespoke development resolves cleanly.

IInternationalisation adds another layer of complexity, multiple currencies, regional tax compliance, multilingual content, and localised user experiences are all areas where custom builds genuinely outperform generic solutions.

We design platforms that are as commercially robust as they are educationally sound, built to scale with your ambitions.

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Curriculum Delivery Support Platforms

A curriculum is only as effective as the tools used to deliver it. We can build specialist applications that support the curriculum journey from supporting teachers/educationalists through to the student.

This work spans both sides of the educational experience. For learners, we create intuitive, engaging applications that bring curriculum content to life, structured, accessible, and designed to support progression at every stage. For educators, we build the tools that make planning, delivery, tracking, and intervention genuinely manageable, giving teachers more time to teach and better insight into how their learners are performing.

We have hands-on experience working directly with curriculum specialists and education departments, which means we understand the constraints, requirements, and nuances that come with building technology around structured learning frameworks. We don't just build software, we build solutions that respect and reinforce sound educational practice.

Our applications can support specific subjects, whole programmes, or cross-curriculum initiatives. They can integrate with existing school or institutional systems, align to awarding body requirements, and be adapted for different age groups, abilities, and learning environments.

With AI now part of our toolkit, we can also introduce adaptive content, intelligent prompts, and real-time insight that supports both learners and educators in smarter, more responsive ways.

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Coaching, Mentoring and Support Platforms


Great coaching and mentoring relationships change lives. The right technology makes those relationships more accessible, more consistent, and more impactful at scale.

We design and build bespoke coaching and mentoring platforms that bring structure to what can often be an informal, ad hoc process without losing the human qualities that make these relationships work. Whether for professional development, leadership programmes, educational mentoring, or personal growth, we create digital environments where meaningful connections and progress can flourish.

Our platforms typically bring together the tools that coaches, mentors, and their clients genuinely need, goal setting and progress tracking, session scheduling and communication, resource sharing, reflective journalling, and milestone recognition. Everything is designed to keep both parties engaged, accountable, and moving forward.

For programme managers and organisations, we build in the oversight and reporting tools needed to manage cohorts, monitor engagement, and demonstrate impact, whether for internal purposes or to satisfy the requirements of awarding or accreditation bodies.

We understand that every coaching and mentoring programme is different. Some are highly structured, others more fluid. Our bespoke approach means the platform fits the programme, not the other way around.

With AI integration, we can also introduce intelligent matching, progress nudges, and personalised recommendations that add a further layer of support to every coaching journey.

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Student Support Apps

Giving students modern tools to support their student journey

We have built several student support applications that make campus life simpler, more connected, and less overwhelming. From the very first open day attendance through to graduation an app can support and enrich the student journey.

Our work with Edinburgh Napier University is a great example of what's possible. We developed a dedicated open day app that guides prospective students across campus, helping them explore facilities, discover events, and find their way with confidence, turning what can be a daunting experience into an engaging, safe and informative one.

Beyond open days, we build ongoing student companion apps that put the full weight of university support services in the palm of a student's hand. Through a conversational, chat-style interface, students can get instant guidance, access the right services, and be connected to the people and resources they need, whether that's academic support, wellbeing services, or practical campus information.

We can deliver native Android and iOS or progressive web app versions, giving institutions flexibility in how they deploy and maintain their student-facing tools.

About

Welcome to Indigo Learning & Education Apps.

Indigo is an award-winning Newcastle-based digital agency with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional digital solutions. Within that journey, education and learning is one of our most established and passionate areas of expertise.

From bespoke learning management systems and eLearning apps to AI-powered education tools and student support platforms, we partner with educational institutions, training providers, and forward-thinking organisations to build technology that genuinely enhances how people learn.

Our approach is built on collaboration and pedagogical insight. We don't just build software; we work alongside educators and curriculum specialists to ensure every solution is grounded in real-world needs, helping our partners move from an initial idea through to fully realised, impactful products.

Our client portfolio spans some of the most respected names in education, sport, and health. We are proud to work with the Open University, Edinburgh Napier University, Newcastle University, the Department of Education Ireland, the NHS, and UK Sport.

While we work with large institutions, we also love partnering with small, innovative educationalists who want to make a difference. We bring together technical excellence, deep sector knowledge, and a genuine commitment to co-creation.

By working closely with educators, curriculum specialists, and learners, we build solutions that are as effective as they are engaging. Our goal is to ensure that every project—regardless of the size of the organisation—is grounded in real pedagogical needs and technical excellence.

Who we help

Our Work

A showcase of our projects and creative solutions.

Pods

International Safety Pods

From Face-to-Face to Global Digital Presence: A New Website and Bespoke Online Training Platform

Safety Pod International's clinically approved products are trusted by 99% of UK mental health trusts and sold globally. Indigo delivered two interconnected projects: a professional, internationalised website built for global expansion, and a bespoke online training platform that digitised what was previously an entirely face-to-face, travel-dependent training and assessment programme.

Marshalls

Clennell Education

A Comprehensive Business Management Platform for a Leading UK Education Consultancy

Clennell Education Solutions supports over 450 schools, trusts and organisations across the UK with safeguarding consultancy and CPD-accredited training. Indigo designed and developed a comprehensive bespoke business management platform, bringing together client management, training bookings, SLA workflows, resource management and administration

Department of Education Ireland

Dept. of Education, Ireland

Co-Creating the Phyz App - A Bespoke Digital Platform for Senior Cycle Physical Education

Indigo worked with the Department of Education Ireland to co-create the Phyz App, a bespoke digital platform digitising the Senior Cycle Physical Education Framework. Developed through extensive workshops and focus groups with students and teachers, the app delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned experience for learners, instructors and administrators alike.

Act2Cam

Act2Cam

Innovative AI Driven Learning and Feedback Tool Supporting New Curriculum Objectives

Act2Cam is a UK-based creative education and media company specialising in screen acting and filmmaking training for young people. It delivers weekly drama classes, film projects and school programmes across North East England. The organisation focuses on building confidence, wellbeing and practical skills through hands-on film production programmes.

RYA

Royal Yachting Association

A Bespoke Mobile App Suite to Bring the RYA Onboard Programme to Life for Young Sailors

Indigo designed and developed a suite of bespoke mobile apps to bring the RYA Onboard Programme to life for young sailors, instructors and parents across the UK. Connected through a central administration and reporting platform, the apps transformed how the RYA engages with its programme participants, controls resources/enrolment and evidence impact for funding purposes.

Marshall Elearning

Marshall Elearning

A Bespoke, Fully Accessible Learning Management System for a Leading Equality and Diversity Training Provider

Indigo has worked with Marshalls since 2008, helping the UK's leading equality, diversity and inclusion training provider stay at the forefront of elearning. This project delivered a fully bespoke, WCAG 2.1 accessible learning management system, replacing a platform serving 58,000 users across universities, NHS Trusts, charities and major private sector organisations.

Open University

Open University

Design Your School - a Gamified, Fun, Interactive Learning Experience for the Younger Audience

The Open University / Channel 4 commissioned Indigo to create an interactive elearning experience to accompany the Secrets of Buildings television series. Players guide the development of a school campus, balancing the competing priorities of key stakeholders at every stage, turning complex real-world decision-making into an engaging, curriculum-grounded experience for young people.

UKASL

Moorfields Eye Hospital

Inspiring the Next Generation of Eye Health Professionals and Volunteers Through Immersive Digital Storytelling

Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world leader in ophthalmology and eye health, wanted to connect with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Their goal was to inspire young people about eye health and NHS careers, while making volunteering opportunities more accessible for those from BAME and disadvantaged areas, as well as young people with disabilities.

Adidas

Adidas

A Gamified Elearning Platform to Inspire Literacy and Numeracy Through the Beautiful Game

Adidas commissioned Indigo to create a gamified elearning platform designed to engage educationally disengaged young people through their love of football. Built around a structured series of levels and interactive learning games, the platform delivered measurable improvements in literacy and numeracy and achieved widespread take-up across schools in the North East.

Our Technology

We build on a robust, modern technology stack chosen for performance, scalability, and flexibility, giving our education and learning applications the solid foundations they deserve.

Our core development framework is Laravel, delivering secure, elegant backend architecture across all our platforms. Applications are deployed on enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure including AWS, Google Cloud, and Akamai, ensuring reliability, speed, and global reach wherever our clients need it.

For AI capabilities, we work with the leading models in the field including OpenAI, Claude AI, and Whisper, integrating intelligent features such as natural language interfaces, voice recognition, and adaptive feedback directly into our learning solutions.

For search, we leverage Algolia and Meilisearch to deliver fast, intuitive content discovery within complex learning environments. All applications run on Linux-based infrastructure and are delivered natively across iOS, Android, and web, ensuring seamless experiences on any device.

Powerful technology. Purposefully applied.

Laravel
OpenAI
Linux
Claude AI
Whisper AI
React
Google
AWS
Akamai

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Latest Posts from Indigo

Bespoke elearning
Why Bespoke eLearning Systems Outperform Off-the-Shelf Platforms

When organisations begin thinking about online learning, one of the first questions that comes up is whether to use an "off-the-shelf" platform or invest in something built specifically for them. Ready-made systems can seem like an attractive quick fix, but they rarely reflect the unique culture, goals, or workflows of the organisations using them. That's where a bespoke eLearning system doesn't just compete, it wins.

AI in Learning and Education: Transforming Classrooms in the Digital Age
AI in Learning and Education: Transforming Classrooms in the Digital Age

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of education, moving from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality in classrooms and universities around the world. As adoption accelerates, the conversation has shifted from whether AI should be used to how it can be integrated effectively, responsibly, and to its full potential.

AI-Powered Personalised Learning in the Workplace: From Training to Transformation
AI-Powered Personalised Learning in the Workplace: From Training to Transformation

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping workplace learning, moving organisations away from generic training programmes towards highly personalised, adaptive experiences. In 2026, this shift is no longer experimental. AI is becoming a core part of how employees learn, develop and perform, and the organisations embracing it are already pulling ahead

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