10 Swiss nearshoring projects delivered with Docmine AG

Project context

Simon Heinzle, now Director of Engineering at Epic Games, introduced Notum to help Docmine AG deliver creative storytelling projects.

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Docmine, a creative studio based in Zurich, was looking for a reliable development agency, that could help them meet tight deadlines.

The one team approach

We worked as part of the Docmine team. We were in constant contact via Slack and shared GitHub. Stand-ups took place twice a week led by CTO Flavio, who ensured a clear technological vision.

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Every 3-4 months we met in Zurich for hackathons, where we tested ideas, aligned goals, and strengthened teamwork.

Benefits for Docmine

• Scalability: Docmine could flexibly grow or shrink the team as needed.
• Collaboration: We worked closely together via Slack, stand-ups, and hackathons in Zurich.
• Reliability: We worked directly in the Docmine codebase, with Flavio providing the vision and our tester ensuring quality.
• Cost-effectiveness: Our work was high-quality while also being budget-friendly.
• Continuous improvement: Docmine gained a team that was constantly moving forward through mentoring and further education.

The solution

Docmine has 2 key internal projects that form the basis of most of their public implementations:

1. Escher Framework

This framework already existed when we arrived, but we modernized and improved it. It became the basis for many projects, such as:

Nuclear Stories:

Immersive stories that educate viewers about nuclear energy.

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Carl Lutz:

A digital tribute to the "Swiss Schindler".

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2. Scrollstories

We helped launch a new storytelling format scrollstories, which appeared in a number of prestigious Swiss media outlets, such as:

Watson.ch:

A site with 11.2M monthly visitors.

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3. Custom and Confidential Projects

We have been involved in a number of NDA projects for leading Swiss companies.

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These initiatives often built on the foundations of Escher Framework and Scrollstories, but some involved completely custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of the clients. Some projects were in Strapi and some in Prismic.

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Results

Our partnership, which has lasted for more than three years, has brought:

• Innovative storytelling formats: Redefining digital storytelling for numerous companies.
• Trusted Partnership: Earning a role as a fully embedded, long-term partner.
• 10 Finished Projects: With open communication and collaboration.

Client Feedback

"High-quality code under tight deadlines while being embedded into our team, that is Notum."

- Simon Heinzle, Former CEO of Code Lane GmbH

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"Notum finds a good mix between keeping an eye on the long-term vision and finding pragmatic solutions."

- Flavio Reinhard, CTO of Docmine

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"Notum became a natural part of our team despite working remotely. Their can-do attitude and seamless integration made a big difference."

- Patrick Muller, Chairman of Docmine

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Conclusion

Our ability to combine technical expertise with creative flexibility made us long-term partners.

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What started as a referral from Simon Heinzle grew into a long-term relationship, delivering impactful projects for Docmine.

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Are you looking for a partner who can deliver high-quality results under pressure?

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