Unlocking Ideas: Software Development & Prototyping
Akron Flux
Apr 22, 2025
You’re already doing the hard work. We’re here to make it a little easier.
If you’re part of a grassroots group, a volunteer-run project, or a small organisation trying to make a difference, chances are you’re juggling a lot - manual tasks, scattered notes, spreadsheets, and systems that don’t quite fit.
You might have ideas for how things could run better - but not the time, tools, or technical help to build them.
We meet you where you are. Together, we design simple, useful tools that free up your time and headspace. No pressure to scale. No jargon. Just support that fits your pace and priorities.
What Might Be Holding You Back
You’re stuck with manual processes
Repetitive tasks eat your time - and you’re not sure how to fix them.
Everything lives in spreadsheets
Data is scattered. Updates break things. You’re walking on eggshells.
You have ideas, but no way to build them
You know what would help, but you’re not a developer or designer.
Your systems don’t talk to each other
You’re juggling disconnected tools, and it’s slowing everything down.
You’ve tried, but it never quite lands
Maybe you’ve worked with agencies or freelancers before - and ended up with something that didn’t fit or fell apart.
How We Can Help → And What You’ll Walk Away With
- Explore and shape your ideas
→ We help you clarify what you’re trying to fix or improve, and why it matters. - Prototype small, meaningful tools
→ You get early versions of working solutions - so you can test, adapt, and move forward. - Automate what’s worth automating
→ You reclaim time by reducing repetitive tasks, not replacing people. - Build tools that match your reality
→ You get systems built around how you actually work - not how someone thinks you should. - Stay flexible and in control
→ You avoid vendor lock-in and bloated software. We keep it simple and usable.
Our Capabilities
- Lightweight App & Tool Prototyping - Building proof-of-concept tools for internal use or pilot testing.
- Custom Workflow Helpers - Turning manual steps into user-friendly interfaces and connected systems.
- Spreadsheet Liberation - Replacing fragile Excel/Google Sheets processes with more robust alternatives.
- Automation & Integration - Connecting existing tools and automating repetitive workflows where it helps.
- Advisory & Scoping - Helping you shape feasible, focused solutions with minimal risk.
- Respectful Collaboration - Listening first, co-creating next. No jargon, no fluff, just solutions that serve real needs.
Ready?
Have a solid concept, but execution is proving difficult? Let’s build a simple, helpful digital tool, just for you.