shade

We are shade* — a close-knit group of developers, designers, and creative technologists dedicated to creating effective digital experiences. Our work spans various industries including sports, fitness, finance, and healthcare, but what truly differentiates us is our intentional small size, allowing direct collaboration with those who are developing your product. Our team combines the experience of both agency and startup environments, giving us a distinct outlook on efficient project delivery. We've identified what’s effective (and what’s not) in conventional agency frameworks and have structured our process accordingly. We engage with the full range of digital technology; on the web front, we develop everything from customized Webflow websites and Shopify stores to comprehensive Next.js applications. Our skills extend beyond browsers as well — we create interactive touchscreen experiences, computer vision applications, and physical computing projects. Whether you require an advanced web platform or a captivating digital installation, we possess the technical expertise to deliver. We're adaptable in collaboration, able to integrate into your existing workflows or assist you with ours. Our approach avoids rigid procedures and instead focuses on practical solutions tailored to your project's specific needs. We eschew the bureaucracy and jargon common in traditional agencies, concentrating on what truly matters. Think of us as your technical allies who bring ambitious ideas to life.