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# Let's make it happen

You've got the vision. We've got the voltage. Cryptic Arts Laboratory is a software engineering studio that blurs the line between technology and artistry.

Whether you're a startup chasing scale, a creative pushing boundaries, or a vibe coder who built something brilliant at 2 AM and needs it production-ready by Monday—we're your people.

How to transform your AI-assisted prototype into a scalable, maintainable application.

From Vibe Code to Production

Why every hour spent on repetitive tasks is an hour not spent growing your business.

The Art of Automation

How small devices are creating massive impact in IoT and embedded systems.

Micro Computing Revolution

Latest Insights


Every great project starts with a conversation. Whether you have a clear specification or just the kernel of an idea, we'd love to hear about what you're building.


This form is the first step in understanding your project. We ask that you share a clear overview of your vision, scope, and objectives. The information you provide allows us to assess alignment, identify key challenges, and determine how we can approach your project with intent and precision. All details are reviewed carefully and treated with discretion.

Let's Discuss Your Next Project

Where Code Meets Craft

Cryptic Arts Laboratory


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    <h1>Privacy Policy</h1>
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We rescue MVPs and transform chaotic codebases into scalable architecture.


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<h1>From Prototype to Production whoo</h1>

<p>You moved fast. You shipped. You proved the concept. Now it's time to make it bulletproof.</p>

<p>Vibe coding—rapidly building with AI assistance and intuition—is a superpower for getting ideas into the world. But
    what gets you to launch isn't always what gets you to scale. When your weekend prototype starts handling real users,
    real data, and real business requirements, the cracks begin to show.</p>

<p>Cryptic Arts Laboratory specializes in code archaeology and architectural rescue. Whether your MVP caught fire faster
    than expected, your feature-rich site is hemorrhaging users due to performance issues, or your dashboard has become
    an unmaintainable maze of technical debt—we've seen it, and we've fixed it.</p>
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<h2>What We Fix</h2>

<h3>The Viral MVP</h3>
  <p>Your app gained traction before the architecture could handle it. Now performance is crumbling under user load. We
    stabilize, optimize, and scale.</p>

<h3>The Kitchen Sink Site</h3>
  <p>Every feature looks great in isolation, but the bundle size is bloated, accessibility scores are tanking, and
    conversions are suffering. We audit, refactor, and streamline.</p>

<h3>The Technical Debt Dashboard</h3>
  <p>What started clean is now a labyrinth of prop drilling, redundant API calls, and conflicting styles. Every new
    feature is a nightmare. We untangle, restructure, and document.</p>

<h2>Our Process</h2>

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    <li><strong>Audit</strong> — We analyze your codebase, identify architectural weaknesses, and map dependencies.</li>
    <li><strong>Triage</strong> — We prioritize fixes based on impact—what's breaking now vs. what will break at scale.</li>
    <li><strong>Refactor</strong> — We implement changes incrementally, preserving functionality while improving structure.</li>
    <li><strong>Document</strong> — We leave you with clear documentation so your team can maintain momentum.</li>
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<h2>Services Include</h2>
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    <li>Code audits and architecture reviews</li>
    <li>Performance optimization and bundle analysis</li>
    <li>Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)</li>
    <li>Database query optimization</li>
    <li>API restructuring and caching strategies</li>
    <li>State management refactoring</li>
    <li>Test coverage implementation</li>
    <li>CI/CD pipeline setup</li>
    <li>Documentation and technical writing</li>
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You shipped fast. Now let's make it bulletproof.

Vibe Code Triage

React, Next.js, Vue—responsive, accessible, and fast.


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<h1>Built for the Modern Web</h1>

<p>The web moves fast. Users expect speed, accessibility, and seamless experiences across every device. Cryptic Arts Laboratory builds web applications that deliver—without sacrificing maintainability or developer experience.</p>
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<h2>Our Approach</h2>

<h3>Responsive by Default</h3>
<p>Every project starts mobile-first. We design fluid layouts that adapt gracefully from phones to ultrawide monitors.</p>

<h3>Accessibility First</h3>
<p>WCAG 2.1 AA compliance isn't an afterthought—it's built into our process from the start. Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, and screen reader testing.</p>

<h3>Performance Obsessed</h3>
<p>Lighthouse scores matter. We optimize bundle sizes, implement code splitting, lazy load assets, and leverage caching strategies.</p>

<h2>Technologies We Use:</h2>

<ul>
    <li>React / React Native</li>
    <li>Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR)</li>
    <li>Vue.js / Nuxt</li>
    <li>TypeScript</li>
    <li>Tailwind CSS / CSS-in-JS</li>
    <li>Node.js / Express</li>
    <li>GraphQL / REST APIs</li>
    <li>PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Firebase</li>
</ul>
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<h2 className="summary-list hidden">Services Include:</h2>
<ul>
    <li>Single-page applications (SPA)</li>
    <li>Server-rendered applications (SSR)</li>
    <li>Static site generation (SSG)</li>
    <li>Progressive Web Apps (PWA)</li>
    <li>API development and integration</li>
    <li>Component library development</li>
    <li>Performance audits and optimization</li>
    <li>Accessibility audits and remediation</li>
    <li>Code review and consulting</li>
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Web Development

Design, development, optimization, and emergency support.


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<h1>Full-Service WordPress Management</h1>

<p>Managing your business is hard enough without website maintenance headaches consuming your time. Cryptic Arts Laboratory gives you more time to focus on your business by handling the technical complexity of WordPress—saving you hours every week.</p>
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<h2>Core Services</h2>

<h3>WordPress Design</h3>
<p>A good first impression is essential. Your website is where potential clients come to evaluate your business—it needs to represent your brand, build trust, and encourage action.</p>

<p>We create professional WordPress websites that look great and deliver exceptional user experiences. Sites you're proud to send people to.</p>

<h3>WordPress Development</h3>
<p>Designing a professional website is one thing. Building it is another. Most services focus on one or the other—we do both.</p>

<p>With over 10 years of experience creating WordPress websites, we work with you through a proven process to create a website that meets your needs without breaking the bank.</p>

<p>Development specializations include:</p>
<ul>
    <li>eCommerce solutions (WooCommerce, custom storefronts)</li>
    <li>Membership and booking systems</li>
    <li>Custom themes and plugins</li>
    <li>Third-party integrations</li>
    <li>Headless WordPress / JAMstack</li>
</ul>

<h3>WordPress Optimization</h3>
<p>Security, site speed, and technical setup—we optimize your WordPress site to function at its best while making the back end easier for you to navigate.</p>

<h3>Ongoing Maintenance</h3>
<p>Regular maintenance is a must for any business website. Without it, you risk security vulnerabilities and operational issues that hurt both your reputation and your customers.</p>

<p>We provide affordable monthly service packages tailored to your needs—from basic monitoring to full white-glove management.</p>

<h2>Additional Services</h2>

<h3>WordPress Hosting</h3>
<p>Reliable, secure, fast hosting optimized specifically for WordPress performance.</p>

<h3>WordPress Malware Removal</h3>
<p>Malware is the #1 reason websites go down and stay down. We fix any malware infection, remove malicious code, and harden your site against future attacks.</p>

<h3>WordPress Migration</h3>
<p>Migrating a website without losing traffic or rankings is stressful. We handle the entire process—DNS, database, files, and testing—so you don't have to.</p>

<h3>WordPress Security Audit</h3>
<p>Our Security Audit examines potential vulnerabilities and provides a detailed report with prioritized recommendations. Prevention is far less expensive than recovery.</p>

<h3>Custom Plugin Development</h3>
<p>Can't find a plugin that does exactly what you need? We design and develop custom plugins unique to your requirements—enhancing user experience and boosting conversions.</p>

<h3>Emergency Fix — 24/7 Support</h3>
<p>Site down? Hacked? Update gone wrong? We offer 24/7 emergency support with a 2-hour response time.</p>

<p>If it's broken, we fix it.</p>
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    <li>WordPress installation and configuration</li>
    <li>Theme selection, customization, and development</li>
    <li>Plugin selection, configuration, and custom development</li>
    <li>Secure backup solutions</li>
    <li>Plugin and theme updates</li>
    <li>Performance optimization</li>
    <li>Security hardening and monitoring</li>
    <li>Malware removal and recovery</li>
    <li>Site migration</li>
    <li>Emergency support (24/7, 2-hour response)</li>
    <li>Monthly maintenance plans</li>
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You manage your business. We manage your WordPress.

WordPress Services

Eliminate repetitive tasks. Streamline workflows.


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<h1>Work Smarter, Not Harder</h1>

<p>Every hour spent on repetitive tasks is an hour not spent growing your business or creating something new. Cryptic Arts Laboratory builds automation solutions that handle the tedious work—accurately, reliably, and around the clock.</p>
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<h2>What We Automate</h2>

<h3>Workflow Automation</h3>
<p>Connect your tools and eliminate manual handoffs. We integrate CRMs, project management systems, communication platforms, and custom applications into seamless workflows.</p>

<h3>Data Processing</h3>
<p>ETL pipelines, batch processing, format conversions, and cleanup. We wrangle data so you don't have to.</p>

<h3>Scheduled Tasks</h3>
<p>Backups, reports, monitoring, notifications—anything that needs to happen on a schedule, we automate.</p>

<h3>DevOps & Deployment</h3>
<p>CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, automated testing, and deployment scripts. Push code with confidence.</p>

<h2>Technologies We Use:</h2>

<ul>
    <li>Node.js / JavaScript automation</li>
    <li>Python scripting</li>
    <li>Bash / Shell scripting</li>
    <li>GitHub Actions / GitLab CI</li>
    <li>Cron jobs and task schedulers</li>
    <li>Zapier / n8n / custom integrations</li>
    <li>Docker and containerization</li>
    <li>AWS Lambda / serverless functions</li>
</ul>
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    <li>Workflow analysis and automation design</li>
    <li>Custom script development</li>
    <li>API integrations</li>
    <li>Scheduled task implementation</li>
    <li>CI/CD pipeline configuration</li>
    <li>Monitoring and alerting systems</li>
    <li>Documentation and maintenance guides</li>
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Automation & Scripting

IoT solutions and embedded systems that bring physical and digital worlds together.


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<h1>Beyond the Screen</h1>

<p>Not every solution lives in the cloud. Sometimes the right answer is a small, dedicated device doing one job exceptionally well. Cryptic Arts Laboratory designs and builds micro computing solutions for physical computing, IoT, and hardware-software integration.</p>
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<h2>What We Build</h2>

<h3>Embedded Systems</h3>
<p>Custom firmware and applications for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, and other microcontrollers. From sensor networks to control systems.</p>

<h3>IoT Solutions</h3>
<p>Connected devices that communicate, collect data, and respond to real-world conditions. MQTT, REST APIs, and custom protocols.</p>

<h3>Hardware Prototypes</h3>
<p>Proof-of-concept builds that demonstrate feasibility before full production. Rapid iteration on physical products.</p>

<h3>Integration Projects</h3>
<p>Bridging legacy hardware with modern software. Making old equipment speak new languages.</p>

<h2>Platforms We Work With:</h2>

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    <li>Raspberry Pi (all models)</li>
    <li>Arduino (Uno, Mega, Nano, ESP-based)</li>
    <li>ESP32 / ESP8266</li>
    <li>BeagleBone</li>
    <li>Custom PCB design (in partnership)</li>
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    <li>Hardware specification and selection</li>
    <li>Firmware development</li>
    <li>Sensor integration</li>
    <li>Network connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, Zigbee)</li>
    <li>Enclosure design coordination</li>
    <li>Prototype fabrication</li>
    <li>Production handoff documentation</li>
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Micro Computing

Streaming pipelines, media processing, broadcast automation.


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<h1>The Engine Behind the Content</h1>

<p>Great content deserves great infrastructure. Cryptic Arts Laboratory builds the technical systems that power audio and video production—from streaming pipelines to automated workflows.</p>
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<h2>What We Build</h2>

<h3>Streaming Infrastructure</h3>
<p>RTMP ingest, transcoding, multi-platform distribution. Whether you're broadcasting to Twitch, YouTube, or your own platform, we engineer reliable streaming pipelines.</p>

<h3>Media Processing Pipelines</h3>
<p>Automated transcoding, format conversion, thumbnail generation, and metadata extraction. Process thousands of files without manual intervention.</p>

<h3>Broadcast Automation</h3>
<p>Automated switching, graphics overlays, camera control, and playout systems. Reduce crew requirements while increasing reliability.</p>

<h3>Podcast Production Systems</h3>
<p>Recording, editing workflows, RSS feed management, and distribution automation. Streamline your production from recording to publish.</p>

<h2>Technologies We Use:</h2>

<ul>
    <li>FFmpeg (transcoding, streaming, processing)</li>
    <li>OBS / OBS.Ninja</li>
    <li>NDI networking</li>
    <li>Dante audio networking</li>
    <li>Blackmagic ATEM and HyperDeck</li>
    <li>RTMP / SRT / HLS / DASH</li>
    <li>Custom Node.js media servers</li>
</ul>
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    <li>Streaming architecture design</li>
    <li>Transcoding pipeline development</li>
    <li>Broadcast system integration</li>
    <li>Live production automation</li>
    <li>Media asset management systems</li>
    <li>Podcast workflow optimization</li>
    <li>Equipment specification and procurement guidance</li>
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Audio/Video Production

Our Services

Purpose-built to save time, reduce complexity, and drive smarter decisions. Always responsive, accessible, and fast.

Eliminate repetitive tasks. Streamline workflows. Make machines do the heavy lifting.

Raspberry Pi, Arduino, embedded systems—small devices, massive impact.

We speak fluent prototype-to-production. The gap between "it works on my machine" and "it scales to 10,000 users" is where we live.

Prototype to Production

Clean architecture. Maintainable code. Documentation you'll actually read. Your future self will thank you.

Clean Architecture

Our team comes from audio engineering, visual arts, and maker culture. We understand the creative process because we live it.