Services

The kind of work we take on, and how it actually happens.

A quick note: we're a small team of engineers with full-time jobs elsewhere, and we only take on client work we're genuinely excited about — usually through a referral. That means we're selective about which projects we say yes to, but it also means the ones we take get real attention, not whatever's left over after other commitments.

On pricing: there's no rate card. Client work depends on scope and how much we're already juggling around our day jobs - tell us what you're building and we'll give you a real number after talking it through, not a generic quote form.

🏗️ SaaS Builder

Most of what we build for clients looks like the same kind of software we've shipped for ourselves - MVPs, internal tools, and full products, from a rough idea through to something real users depend on. If you've got a validated idea and need it built properly, this is the work we're most excited to take on.

Product strategy and technical architecture
MVP development through to production
Authentication, payments, and admin systems
Cloud deployment and CI/CD
Documentation and handover

🎨 Design and Illustration

Not every project needs an engineer first - sometimes it needs someone to make it not look like a spreadsheet. We do brand identity, product UI, and custom illustration (the same style behind our own comics), for teams that want their software to actually look considered.

Brand identity and design systems
Product UI/UX design
Custom illustration for web and apps
Marketing and landing page design

📚 Build / Learn in Public

This one isn't client work - it's for students and early developers who want to understand real systems instead of another tutorial. Comics, system design breakdowns, and portfolio guidance, free, because we wish someone had done this for us.

Tech concepts explained through comics
System design and SaaS architecture breakdowns
Portfolio and career guidance for developers

Always free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you build complete SaaS products?

Yes - strategy, MVP development, architecture, and deployment. It's the same kind of work behind the tools we've built for ourselves, like Journey and Unlimited XOXO.

Can I hire you for just design, not a full build?

Yes. Design and illustration work stands on its own - you don't need to be building a product with us to use it.

Is Learn in Public only for beginners?

Mostly, yes - it's for students and early developers who want to understand real systems instead of another tutorial. It's also completely free.

How do I actually start a project with you?

A referral from someone we know helps, but a good, specific pitch works too. Reach out with a short brief - if it's something we're genuinely excited about, we'll say yes.

Let's build something worth building.

Whether it's a SaaS product, something that needs to look good, or you're just trying to learn the ropes - if we're excited about it, we're in.