Independent Technology Studio

Building tools and systems that solve real problems, on timelines that respect craft.
A technology studio creating products that prioritize ownership, transparency, and human-paced development. Not everything needs to scale, and not everything needs to ship.
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Philosophy

Ideas explored carefully

We explore ideas carefully. Some become products, others remain experiments. What matters is building things properly, documenting them clearly, and preserving what works—even when it sits dormant. This is a studio, not a startup.
Portfolio

Products & Explorations

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Island Passport
Location-based digital experience platform connecting physical places, activities, and stories through lightweight mobile interactions.
Dormant
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Colour Glyphs
Offline, readable visual data encoding system designed to convey critical information without connectivity or specialized hardware.
Experimental
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Gluten Lens
Decision support tool helping people with coeliac disease assess food safety using scanning and ingredient interpretation.
Prototype
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BalanceDay
Private, offline personal awareness tool for understanding day-to-day cost and usage without overwhelming dashboards.
Shelved
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Learning Cartridges
Modular learning platform inspired by retro game cartridges. Owned, pressure-free, offline-first skill building.
Concept
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Peter Hughes
Personal site. Technology leadership, M&A integration, and building quietly. Clarity in complexity, purpose in growth.
Live
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Hughes Family OS
Family portal designed for safe, educational web access. Curated links, retro aesthetics, and kid-friendly navigation.
Live
Principles

How we work

Our approach matters as much as our output.
  • We prefer ownership over rental models. When possible, products are purchased once and used indefinitely.
  • We avoid dark patterns, pressure mechanics, and artificial urgency in both product and communication.
  • We develop in small batches, validate with real usage, and document thoroughly.
  • We accept that ideas can be dormant for years and still be valuable intellectual property.
  • We work with enterprises, public sector, and collaborators who value thoughtful technology.
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For inquiries about licensing, pilots, or collaboration:
hello@hughes.team
Based in Ireland · Working globally