GIS
Development
We build web-based interactive maps and spatial tools that make complex location data clear, useful, and easy to explore - wherever your users are.
Bringing your data down to earth
Maps aren’t just pretty pictures - they’re powerful tools for understanding and action. At Blue Lobster, we specialise in building web and mobile Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms that make spatial data accessible, interactive, and genuinely useful. Whether you're visualising survey results, tracking change over time, or building public-facing tools, we help you turn location data into clear insight.
We build custom WebGIS applications, map viewers, and interactive dashboards that slot seamlessly into your existing systems. And because we’ve worked on everything from coastal monitoring to community planning, we know how to make complex geospatial content feel approachable.
Why work with Blue Lobster on GIS?
Designed for clarity
We strip away the noise and focus on what matters - your data, your questions, and your users. Our maps are fast, accessible, and clear, with thoughtful design baked in from the start.
Built to integrate
Our GIS tools connect with databases, APIs, sensors and external services. Whether you're importing shapefiles or pulling live feeds, we’ll make the plumbing invisible and the results reliable.
Scalable and modular
We design GIS platforms that grow with your needs. Whether you’re running a short-term pilot or building a multi-year data hub, our systems are modular and ready to scale.
Custom tools, no templates
We build from scratch or extend open-source libraries to suit your project. It’s all tailored to your data, your users, and your goals.
WebGIS made accessible
From toggle layers to filterable datasets, our mapping tools are designed with usability in mind - so you don’t need a GIS degree to get value from them.
Data management built in
We provide secure admin tools for uploading, editing, and managing spatial data - including user roles, validation, and audit trails where needed.
Tools & technologies we use
- Leaflet and Mapbox / MapLibre GL for flexible mapping
- PostGIS and MongoDB for geospatial queries and storage
- Turf.js and D3 for spatial analysis and data visualisation
- Next.js + Node.js and Python for front-end and API development
- Payload CMS for managing map content and metadata
We favour open standards (GeoJSON, WMS, WFS, OGC APIs) and build systems that keep your data portable and under your control.
Data with context
We believe maps should do more than show where your data is - they should help explain why, how, and what to do next. Whether you're working with policymakers, the public, or internal teams, we’ll help you build a spatial tool that informs and empowers.
Ready to put your data on the map?