Octave's Evolutionary DNA: Coded by you, for you

19 July, 2024

The Octave story is a true saga of collaborative innovation, born from experience and nourished by the community. Let’s dive into this exciting adventure and discover how your voice continues to shape the future of this revolutionary family organization app.

A birth driven by collective enthusiasm

It all started with an Ulule campaign that exceeded all expectations. With over 300% of its goal reached, Octave proved right from the start that it met a real need of modern families. This success is not the result of chance, but the result of years of experience and hard work.

Behind Octave is Dominique Bernèche, a mother of 7 children, author of two books including a bestseller, and founder of Belles Combines, a company specializing in family organization. With 8 years of activity in the field and a qualified team, Dominique has been able to transform her expertise into a concrete solution for families: Octave.

A beta phase rich in lessons

Octave's development was marked by exponential growth during its beta phase. Starting with a base of 100 testers, the application quickly attracted 1,500 users. This period was crucial to refine the application and ensure that it perfectly met the needs of families.

How did we do it? Through a multi-faceted approach:

  1. User feedback: Every comment, every suggestion has been carefully analyzed and taken into account.
  2. Surveys: Regular surveys allowed us to quantify user needs and preferences.
  3. Focus Groups: Small group sessions provided valuable insights into the user experience.

This development method is based on the unique relationship that Les Belles Combines maintains with its loyal customers. It is this proximity that has made it possible to create an application that is truly in line with the real needs of families.

The Future of Octave: Continuous Co-Creation

As MIT professor and innovation expert Eric von Hippel points out: “The most important and transformative innovations are often brought to life by leading users. This is precisely the philosophy that guides Octave’s continued development.” The adventure doesn’t stop there. True to our philosophy of co-creation, we have decided to publicly share our development roadmap. Why? Because we firmly believe that the best way to create a truly useful tool is to do it hand in hand with those who use it every day.

Here's how you can continue to influence Octave's evolution:

  1. Check out our roadmap : Discover the features currently in development and those planned for the future.
  2. Vote for your priorities: Let us know which features you think are most important.
  3. Suggest new ideas: Do you have a brilliant idea? Share it with us!
  4. Use Octave and invite your friends to do so so that together we have even more ideas to perfect its development!

The importance of your participation

Every vote, every comment, every suggestion counts. It is thanks to your active involvement that Octave can continue to evolve and improve. Your daily experience with the application is a gold mine of information that allows us to create truly useful and relevant features.

Additionally, your participation helps prioritize development. In a world where resources are limited, your feedback allows us to focus on what really matters to you, ensuring that each update adds real value to your experience.

Together, let's build the future of family organization

Octave is not just an app, it is a growing community of families looking to simplify their daily lives. By actively participating in its evolution, you are not just improving a tool, you are helping to transform the lives of thousands of families.

So, are you ready to be part of this adventure? Head over to our roadmap , share your ideas, vote for the features you care about, and together, let’s continue to make Octave the ultimate family assistant!

Remember: every feedback counts, every suggestion can be the next great Octave feature. Your voice has the power to shape the future of family organization. Use it!