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Built by a team
that gives a damn.

Matte Black Dev is a two-person development studio based across Los Angeles and Austin. We build software that works as good as it looks.

Our Story

Born from a background in film production and community building, Matte Black Dev approaches every project like a production — planned visually before it's built technically, with every interface treated as a composition and every user interaction considered at every layer of the stack.

We're a two-person team by design. A small footprint means fewer moving parts, faster decisions, and a consistent perspective from database to deployment. Every project gets the full attention of both founders — no handoffs to junior devs, no outsourced work.

How We Work

Design-First Thinking

Every project is planned visually before a single line of code is written

Full-Stack Ownership

One team handles everything from database architecture to deployment

Ship Real Products

No throwaway prototypes. Everything built to production standards with real users

Iterate With Intention

Every decision is deliberate, from the stack choice to the pixel spacing

Services

Full-Stack Web Applications
01

End-to-end React and Next.js builds, from auth to analytics

We build complete web applications from the ground up — frontend, backend, database, and deployment. Every project ships with authentication, responsive design, and production-grade infrastructure.

  • Custom React/Next.js frontends
  • API design and backend logic
  • Database modeling and migrations
  • Authentication and authorization
  • Deployment and CI/CD pipeline
Mobile App Development
02

Cross-platform apps with React Native

Cross-platform mobile apps built with React Native, sharing code with your web app where possible. Native performance with a single codebase.

  • iOS and Android from one codebase
  • Push notifications and deep linking
  • Offline-first data sync
  • App Store and Play Store submission
  • Performance profiling and optimization
Database Architecture & API Design
03

Postgres, Supabase, and clean REST interfaces

We design data models and API interfaces that scale. Clean schemas, efficient queries, and well-documented endpoints that your team can build on.

  • PostgreSQL schema design
  • Supabase integration and real-time subscriptions
  • RESTful API architecture
  • Data migration strategies
  • Query optimization and indexing
UI/UX Design & Prototyping
04

Figma-first design before any code

Every project starts in Figma before any code is written. We design interfaces that look premium and feel intuitive — then build them exactly as designed.

  • Wireframes and user flows
  • High-fidelity Figma mockups
  • Interactive prototypes for user testing
  • Design system and component library
  • Responsive design across all breakpoints
Performance Optimization
05

Sub-second loads and 90+ Lighthouse scores

We audit and optimize existing applications for speed. Sub-second loads, smooth animations, and Lighthouse scores that actually matter.

  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Bundle size analysis and code splitting
  • Image optimization and lazy loading
  • Server-side rendering and caching strategies
  • Lighthouse audit and remediation
Technical Consulting
06

Architecture reviews, stack recommendations, and scaling strategy

Architecture reviews, stack recommendations, and hands-on guidance for teams building or scaling their products.

  • Technology stack evaluation
  • Architecture review and recommendations
  • Scaling strategy and infrastructure planning
  • Code review and best practices audit
  • Team mentoring and knowledge transfer
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