Software & data
The studio's capabilities
Choose the work
you need done.
From the database underneath to the experience people use. Each service has a clear scope, practical outputs and a defined handover.

Design & digital
The way an organisation communicates and people use its services.
GIS & spatial
Places, maps and project information brought into one experience.
Enter the full Spatial system ↗Delivery & continuity
The planning, training and operational support around the build.
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Twelve services / Full scope
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01Database engineering & registries
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Reliable information starts with a well-designed data model. We design databases and resource registries around the records, rules and decisions an organisation depends on.
Where it fits
Numbering resources, licences, assets, case records and organisational registers.
- Relational data modelling and database architecture
- Resource numbering, allocation and licence registers
- Data cleansing, migration and reconciliation
- Query optimisation, backup and recovery planning
02Enterprise software & service portals
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Turn complex processes into clear, usable software for the people doing the work and the people accessing the service.
Where it fits
Account opening, applications, employee services, claims and institutional operations.
- Staff, customer and applicant portals
- Case management and approval workflows
- HR, membership and operational systems
- Digital forms and document management
03APIs & systems integration
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Connect authorised systems so information can move with clear ownership, validation and traceability.
Where it fits
Connecting portals, registries, finance systems and existing business applications.
- API design and integration architecture
- Authorised third-party system connections
- Data exchange, validation and synchronisation
- Error handling, reconciliation and integration monitoring
04Cloud & on-premises infrastructure
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Choose the environment around the organisation, its data and its operating constraints. We plan cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments with maintainability in mind.
Where it fits
Standalone institutional systems, hosted platforms and modernisation of existing environments.
- Solution architecture and environment planning
- Server, application and database deployment
- Release pipelines, monitoring and observability
- Resilience, disaster recovery and exit planning
05GIS, mapping & spatial intelligence
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Make geography and project information easier to explore, compare and act on through interactive maps and spatial applications.
Where it fits
Local authorities, development projects, natural resources, estates and visitor experiences.
- Geospatial databases and interactive atlases
- Planning, property and asset map interfaces
- Masterplan and place-based visualisation
- Evidence-linked records and spatial dashboards
06AI & workflow automation
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Reduce repetitive work with automation and carefully scoped AI, with people in control of decisions that need judgement.
Where it fits
Research, internal knowledge, service triage and document-heavy processes.
- Workflow and document-processing automation
- Knowledge search and retrieval interfaces
- AI assistants with defined review boundaries
- Process analysis, evaluation and exception handling
07Security, access & data governance
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Build access controls and data handling into the system from the beginning, proportionate to the information and risks involved.
Where it fits
Staff systems, confidential records and services with different user permissions.
- Role-based permissions and access design
- Audit trails and accountable user actions
- Privacy-aware data collection and retention
- Secure development review and remediation planning
08Data engineering & reporting
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Bring fragmented records together into dependable reporting, with definitions and provenance that people can examine.
Where it fits
Management reporting, resource utilisation, programme oversight and research.
- Data pipelines and quality checks
- Operational dashboards and reporting tools
- Search, filtering and export workflows
- Source tracking and evidence-led research interfaces
09Websites & digital experience design
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Create an accessible public presence that reflects the organisation and makes its services easy to understand and use.
Where it fits
Public institutions, financial services, healthcare, communities and businesses.
- UX research and information architecture
- Responsive websites and digital service journeys
- Brand identity and interface design systems
- Accessibility, content and performance reviews
10Visual storytelling & digital content
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Make complex work understandable through clear narratives, visual systems and digital presentations.
Where it fits
Investor communication, public engagement, programme stories and institutional launches.
- Interactive presentations and stakeholder experiences
- Explainer films and motion graphics
- Editorial design and campaign assets
- Documentary planning and production coordination
11ICT advisory, delivery & training
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Connect organisational needs to a realistic technical plan, then support the people responsible for adoption.
Where it fits
Digital transformation, procurement preparation, implementation and service redesign.
- Discovery, requirements and solution architecture
- Delivery planning and acceptance criteria
- Technical documentation and knowledge transfer
- Administrator and end-user training
12Maintenance & ongoing technical support
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Keep improving the system after launch with an agreed approach to maintenance, incidents and change.
Where it fits
Operational platforms, institutional systems and long-term product partnerships.
- Application and database maintenance
- Incident response and escalation planning
- Monitoring, updates and release management
- Service reviews and continuous improvement
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