What kind of projects does Those Dark Arts take on?

Custom-built AI systems, native apps, distributed infrastructure, data pipelines, and creative technology.

How do engagements work?

Start with a scoping conversation. Get a clear breakdown of what it takes, what it costs, and how long. Then direct access to the engineers doing the work.

What about ongoing maintenance and support?

Systems are built to be self-monitoring and self-healing where possible. Ongoing support is available for iteration, scaling, and new requirements.

// Services

What we do

Every engagement starts with a conversation. No templates — each project is designed around the specific problem.

Custom AI Systems

Purpose-built AI infrastructure designed around your data and workflow. Private inference, custom model training, automated pipelines, and operational dashboards.

Platform Development

Full-stack web platforms, APIs, and native applications. From database to interface — React, FastAPI, Swift, real-time dashboards, and distributed backends.

Web Design & UI/UX

Distinctive interfaces, dashboards, and websites. Not templates — designed from scratch around your brand and workflow.

Automation & Integration

Connect your tools into linked workflows. Job scheduling, data pipelines, multi-system orchestration, and zero-touch operation for repetitive processes.

Consultancy

Architecture review, system design, and technical advisory. Assess what you have, plan what you need, and define the path from A to B without committing to a full build.

Ongoing Support

Continued development, maintenance, and support for shipped systems. Bug fixes, feature additions, performance optimisation, and infrastructure management.

// Process

How engagements work

Scope

Describe the problem. Get a clear assessment of what it takes and how long.

Build

Direct access to the people building your system. No project managers, no handoffs.

Ship

Working software. Deployed, monitored, documented. Not a prototype — production.

Iterate

Systems evolve. Ongoing support, new features, scaling — as long as you need.

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