We live at the intersection of tech and social justice, offering a wide range of project scopes to meet your specific needs.
With our years of experience building tech for activists, we’re ready to help you to create tools that are not only secure, private and accessible … but also a joy to pick up and use.
Our services
From a security consultation to developing an entire cross-platform solution… whatever your needs are, we’ll build the tech so you can grow your work.
Software development
Our team is equipped to assist you in:
Developing applications for Android, iOS, web, and desktop.
Building cross-platform solutions that seamlessly operate across various devices and operating systems.
Crafting secure and privacy-focused applications that prioritize user trust.
Engineering back-end technologies and server-side applications to support your front-end solutions.
Creating a website for your project, organization, or business.
In everything we develop, our focus is on achieving a high level of security and privacy while ensuring the technology remains highly accessible and easy to use.
We can manage the entire development lifecycle of your app—from scoping and design to implementation, testing, release, and ongoing maintenance.
Alternatively, we can focus on specific components, such as coding from existing designs or adding new features to an existing app.
We can help you:
Design intuitive user interfaces and experiences, complete with mockups and prototypes.
Conduct usability research and testing to identify strengths and areas for improvement in your user experience.
Develop a cohesive visual identity for your project, organization, or application, encompassing branding, logo design, typography, and more.
UX research and design
Infrastructure
We can help you optimize your operations by:
Installing and maintaining applications on your own servers, granting you greater control and enhanced privacy.
Developing automated processes (CI/CD) to accelerate your development and release cycles.
Implementing monitoring systems to track the performance, stability, and health of your servers.
Designing scalable processes for your applications to ensure maintain a high leve of efficiency even when experiencing rapid growth.
General consulting
We can help you:
Enhance the security, privacy, and offline capabilities of your applications.
Improve the accessibility and usability of your tools for a broader audience.
Architect robust solutions tailored to your needs, whether for a simple app or a complex system.
Transition your organization’s tech stack to open-source or more ethical alternatives, promoting sustainability and innovation.
Our experience
Over the years, we have:
Designed and developed numerous Android, iOS, web, and desktop apps
Designed and developed many websites, from simple webpages to large documentation and interactive projects
Consulted for organizations and companies to help them as they build their own tech solutions.
Here are some current and recent projects of ours.
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An offline-first, privacy-preserving app on Android, iOS, and desktop to encrypt, hide, and upload files
Advanced security and privacy safeguards, including encryption, camouflage, quick delete, etc
Offline-first for use in places with limited connectivity or in the midst of internet blackouts
Integration with a variety of services, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud, and more
Learn more at tella-app.org
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A server-side and web app to receive, organize, and safeguard reports sent by mobile users
Highly usable user experience to take advantage of all features without technical skills
Advanced authentication features to protect from unauthorized access
Accessible user interface to manage critical server tasks without system administration knowlege
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A training app to teach users to identify and defeat phishing attacks
Used by both end-users and security professionals to build anti-phishing skills
Works on desktop, tablets, and mobile
Easy to use for anyone, even with limited tech skills
Learn more at shira.app
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An internal tool to monitor the health of servers
Works with any server, regardless of the host or provider
Provides dashboards to monitor many servers at once
Sends alerts when a server is down or needs maintenance
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A simple, privacy-preserving Covid symptom tracker
Deployed within weeks of the start of the pandemic
Extremely accessible and easy to use
All data remains private on the user’s phone