Background In 2023, the tech sector faced a significant downturn, leading to widespread retrenchments and cost-cutting measures across companies. It was a challenging time for the industry as a whole. However, amidst these difficulties, our company, Originally US, a small mobile app design and development firm, stood strong and emerged as a beacon of resilience […]

As a mobile app design and development consultancy based in Singapore, we understand the importance of creating seamless user experiences for our fellow Singaporeans. We have had the honour of being tasked by various large local organisations, such as CPF Board, Land Transport Authority, CIMB Bank (Singapore) and Consumer Association of Singapore in designing and […]

Editor’s Note: Having grown a successful mobile app development company from only $500, our co-founders Calixto Tay and Torin Nguyen reflect on their journey, building and growing the business. Read on to sneak a peek and get up close and personal with the people behind Originally US! Calixto Tay graduated Summa Cum Laude (Highest Distinction) […]

Have you ever avoided a salesperson before? Or declined to catch up with a friend who recently became a financial advisor? I’m sure we have all come across our fair share of encounters with salespeople who hard sell on the streets, and these encounters often leave a bitter taste in our mouths. They are pushy, […]

When people post about their achievements on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn, we rarely see the hardwork and challenges they had to go through. Social media perpetuates our feeling of insufficiency and competition. It gives us a very warped perspective on the effort it takes to achieve success. My bosses (co-founders of Originally US) grew Originally […]