Independent studio

We craft softwarethat earns itsplace.

Craftlify is a small product studio. We design and build software for partners who care, and ship our own ideas alongside.

12+
Products shipped
2
Continents
100%
Independent
Iterations left
The studio

Two modes,one obsession with craft.

We are a compact team that operates in two modes, sometimes in the same week. Both feed each other. The partner work pays for the patience the studio work requires.

01 · For partners

Studio work

We partner with founders and product teams to design, build, and ship software end-to-end. From first wireframe to a polished release on the App Store and Google Play. No middle layer between you and the people doing the work.

  • Mobile & web apps
  • Design systems
  • End-to-end delivery
02 · For ourselves

Own products

We don't just build for others. Craftlify is a lab. We spin up our own tools, side-projects, and experiments. Some stay small. Some grow into their own things. The point is to keep the craft sharp.

  • Indie experiments
  • Internal tools
  • Open source
How the work happens

From napkin to launch,in four moves.

No black boxes. A clear, repeating rhythm from first call to release, and the first real users after it.

  1. 01

    Discover

    We dig into the problem, the users, the constraints. No code yet. Just sharp questions, rough sketches, and a scope we both trust.

    • Research
    • Scope
    • Roadmap

    Deliverables

    • Clear problem definition
    • User research findings
    • Technical constraints mapped
    • Project roadmap approved
  2. 02

    Design

    Flows, wireframes, and a design system that holds up at scale. We prototype until the thing feels right under real fingers.

    • Figma
    • Prototype
    • System

    Deliverables

    • Interactive prototypes
    • Design system established
    • User flows documented
    • Accessibility reviewed
  3. 03

    Build

    Design engineers ship in React, Next.js, Swift, and Kotlin. Weekly demos, shared Linear, no black boxes.

    • React
    • iOS
    • Android

    Deliverables

    • Core features shipped
    • Code quality maintained
    • Weekly demos delivered
    • Bug fixes prioritized
  4. 04

    Ship

    We launch, pass store review, and stay on for the first real users. Then we iterate, fast and with evidence.

    • Launch
    • Review
    • Iterate

    Deliverables

    • Store approval secured
    • Production release live
    • User feedback collected
    • First iteration planned
We think software shouldearn its placeon someone's phone.No dark patterns. No bloat.Just craft, and thedetails that compound.
The stack

Built withmodern tools.

We choose technologies that let us move fast without breaking things. No legacy debt, just clean, modern stacks.

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Framer Motion
  • Vue.js
  • React Query
  • Zustand
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Web Components
  • PWA
  • SSR
  • SSG
  • ISR
  • React Router
  • Vite
  • Webpack
  • Babel
⚙️

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Nest.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • GraphQL
  • REST API
  • Express.js
  • Fastify
  • Prisma
  • TypeORM
  • JWT
  • OAuth
  • WebSockets
  • gRPC
  • Microservices
  • Serverless
  • Lambda
📱

Mobile

  • React Native
  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Expo
  • SwiftUI
  • Jetpack Compose
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Flutter
  • React Navigation
  • Async Storage
  • Push Notifications
  • App Store
  • Play Store
  • Deep Linking
  • Biometrics
  • Camera API
🎨

Design

  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Sketch
  • Prototyping
  • Design Systems
  • UI/UX
  • Wireframes
  • User Research
  • A/B Testing
  • Interaction Design
  • Motion Design
  • Component Libraries
  • Style Guides
  • Responsive Design
  • Accessibility
  • Design Tokens
  • Design Handoffs
🔧

DevOps

  • Docker
  • AWS
  • Vercel
  • GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Nginx
  • SSL/TLS
  • CDN
  • Cloudflare
  • Monitoring
  • Logging
  • Load Balancing
  • Auto Scaling
  • Disaster Recovery

Testing

  • Jest
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • Testing Library
  • E2E Testing
  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Mutation Testing
  • Test Coverage
  • Performance Testing
  • Load Testing
  • Visual Regression
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Code Quality
The crafts

Four disciplines,one small team.

We keep the surface narrow on purpose. Depth over breadth. Each craft is owned end-to-end by someone who actually cares.

01Craft

Product design

Wireframes, flows, and interfaces that don't just look the part, they hold up under real use.

  • Figma
  • Prototyping
  • UX
02Craft

Design engineering

We blur the line between design and code. Production-grade React, native mobile, pixel-true UI.

  • React
  • Next.js
  • SwiftUI
03Craft

Mobile, end-to-end

iOS and Android, from first build to a clean submission that passes review the first time.

  • iOS
  • Android
  • Release
04Craft

Brand and motion

Identity systems, motion language, and the small details that make software feel alive.

  • Identity
  • Motion
  • 3D
How to engage

Three waysto work together.

Different shapes for different problems. The standard is the same. The first call is always free.

Most chosen
End-to-end, fixed scope

Full project

From $32k
8—16 weeks

We take a product from scope to ship. Design, engineering, release. The default shape for most engagements.

  • Fixed scope & timeline
  • Weekly demos
  • Shared Linear
  • Release management
  • 30 days post-launch support
Start a project
A focused week of work

Sprint

From $5k
1 week

A single focused week on a specific problem. A redesign. A flow that broke. A release that needs to land.

  • Discovery call upfront
  • One sharp deliverable
  • Hand-off with documentation
  • Async throughout
Start a project
An ongoing partnership

Retainer

From $6k / mo
Month-to-month

For teams that need a design-engineering partner on call. We reserve capacity, you direct it.

  • Reserved capacity
  • Slack channel with the team
  • Monthly roadmap review
  • Pause or end any time
Start a project
On the record

Teams who trusted uswith the hard parts.

A few words from founders and product leads we've shipped alongside. Names we're proud to keep on the list.

They shipped our iOS app in ten weeks, and it felt like ours the whole way through. No surprises, just craft.
ML
Mara Lindqvist
Founder, Halcyon
We handed them a messy Next.js codebase. Two months later it was the part of our product we were proudest of.
DO
David Osei
CTO, Northwind
The level of polish is unfair. Every detail considered, every animation intentional, every release on time.
PR
Priya Raman
Head of Product, Field Notes
We came in with a prototype and a prayer. We left with a product and a real roadmap. Worth every cent.
JW
Jonas Weber
Founder, Quill
They rescued a codebase two other agencies had given up on. Then they shipped what those agencies said was impossible.
SM
Sofia Marin
COO, Marrow
They shipped our iOS app in ten weeks, and it felt like ours the whole way through. No surprises, just craft.
ML
Mara Lindqvist
Founder, Halcyon
We handed them a messy Next.js codebase. Two months later it was the part of our product we were proudest of.
DO
David Osei
CTO, Northwind
The level of polish is unfair. Every detail considered, every animation intentional, every release on time.
PR
Priya Raman
Head of Product, Field Notes
We came in with a prototype and a prayer. We left with a product and a real roadmap. Worth every cent.
JW
Jonas Weber
Founder, Quill
They rescued a codebase two other agencies had given up on. Then they shipped what those agencies said was impossible.
SM
Sofia Marin
COO, Marrow
Questions

Questions,before you reach out.

Can’t find it here? Email us. A real person reads every message.

  • Compact by design. You work directly with the people doing the work. No account managers and no handoffs. Usually two to three of us per engagement, and the same people from first call to ship.

Booking Q3 2026

Got a productworth building?

We take on a handful of projects each year. Tell us what you're building, even if it's just an idea on a napkin.

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