Our Work
Digital Autonomy
So often, when organisations or individuals approach tech studios looking for solutions to their problems, they are provided with an outcome they cannot later adapt, edit, or develop themselves, without re-enlisting the support of that studio (or another like it). This withholding of power leaves these organisations and individuals vulnerable as — over time — their shiny solution crumbles, and they lack the budget or skills to refresh or update it, or to fix any issues that arise. We strive to create solutions that give our clients digital autonomy — the ability to take our work and run with it. We do this in two main ways. Firstly, by working with open-source tech with no hidden costs, that isn’t gate-kept or walled off. Secondly, by providing training at an appropriate level, which enables clients to make the changes and updates they need to. This training can range from the absolute basics, right through to much more complex ideas, based on the level at which our clients wish to engage with their outcomes.
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The White Pube Website Overhaul
How we helped The White Pube transition from an outdated and user-unfriendly Wix site to a properly structured and accessible static site, and learn basic web skills in the process.
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PlaceCal
How we created PlaceCal, an award winning community calendar system, designed to combat loneliness and isolation in neighbourhoods across the UK and beyond.
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Hulme Community Garden Centre website consultancy
How we researched Hulme Community Garden Centre's tech needs, and provided them with a package of information and user stories which set them up to develop their perfect website.
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Action Together CRM Consultation
How we worked with a request from Action Together for a new CRM to help them develop a broader strategy and structure to best run the digital facets of their organisation.
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UnTechCon
We hosted an online unconference with our community around the theme of 'un-tech' and we learned a lot!
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Making a place for technology in communities: PlaceCal and the capabilities approach
Dr Stefan White and studio founder Dr Kim Foale introduce Community Technology Partnerships.
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EnquiryWitch
How we helped Gendered Intelligence streamline their website communications, respond to enquiries faster, and minimise pressure on their volunteers and employees
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GFSC Podcast
A podcast about navigating technology, ethics, and activism in our day-to-day lives and work, created with our friends, collaborators and co-conspirators.
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imok: a simple bot to support people undertaking risky activities
How we worked with No Borders Manchester on a simple text bot to support and protect Asylum seekers who are forced to 'sign on'.
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Faceloader
How we developed a tool to help event organisers break free of the siloed Facebook ecosystem, and share their events in more accessible and user-friendly calendar formats
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Mossley Heritage: one place to find out about Mossley's rich history
How we helped Mossley Civic Society consolidate their brands with a zero maintenance website -- and even make some museum signs
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