Surrey · British Columbia · MMXXVI

Things that
still work.

Stillworks Labs is an independent product laboratory. We design and build durable software, hardware, and systems — the kind that still work in ten years, after the trend that produced them has been forgotten.

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Corporation No. 1819500-5
Jurisdiction Federal · Canada
Incorporated MMXXVI
01 · Firm

A laboratory, not a studio.

A note on why we exist

Stillworks Labs is a product laboratory in Surrey, British Columbia. We are not an agency, not a consultancy, and not a startup in the usual sense. We are a small team that builds a small number of things — slowly, deliberately, and with the expectation that they will still work when the people who commissioned them have moved on.

The name is a promise and a test. A product that still works in ten years is a different kind of product from one that ships fast and breaks quietly. We are interested in the first kind.

Our work spans software systems, industrial design, and the materials that hold both together. We prototype in code and in metal. We write our own tools when the existing ones are not honest enough. We do not ship anything we would not be willing to maintain ourselves.

We are federally incorporated and privately held. Our clients are not published, but the things we build are — quietly, in the background of ordinary work.

02 · Work

Four kinds of durability.

Where our attention concentrates
Practice · I

Software that ages well

Systems built to be maintained, not just shipped. We favour boring technology, clear boundaries, and code that a new engineer can read without a diagram.

Longevity · Maintainability
Practice · II

Hardware that stays

Small-batch industrial design and prototyping — enclosures, interfaces, and physical products designed for repair and re-use rather than replacement.

Repairability · Materials
Practice · III

Tools for quiet work

Internal tools and instruments for people who do focused work — designed to recede into the background rather than demand attention.

Calm technology · Focus
Practice · IV

Research & reference

Small, deliberate research projects on durability, maintenance, and the long-term behaviour of digital systems. Published when finished, not before.

R&D · Publications
03 · Method

How we build.

Four operating principles
01

Prototype in the real material

Paper is for thinking. We move to working code or working metal as early as possible, because the constraints of the real material are the only constraints that matter.

02

Repair before replace

Every system we build is designed with its own maintenance in mind — clear interfaces, documented decisions, and a bias toward parts that can be swapped rather than rewritten.

03

Quiet by default

We do not build things that demand attention. No notifications, no dashboards that need to be watched, no interfaces that insert themselves into the user's day. The best tools are the ones you forget are there.

04

Publish when finished

We do not announce work in advance, and we do not ship half-built things to hit a date. When something is finished, it is published. Until then, it is in the lab.

04 · Contact

Correspondence.

A note to the lab

For collaboration, research enquiries, or general correspondence relating to Stillworks Labs Inc., please write to us directly.

Registered Office Stillworks Labs Inc.
116-11077 Ravine Rd
Surrey, BC V3T 0R7
Canada
Corporation No. 1819500-5
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Privacy Policy

Last revised · 2026

Stillworks Labs Inc. respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit stillworkslabs.site or correspond with us. We follow the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy law.

What we collect

  • Contact information you provide voluntarily — name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Basic technical data collected by our web host — IP address, browser type, pages visited.

Why we collect it

  • To reply to your correspondence.
  • To operate and maintain this website.
  • To meet legal and corporate obligations.

How we handle it

We do not sell or trade personal information. Information is shared only with service providers who help us operate the site, with professional advisers, or where required by law.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to legal retention requirements. Please write to contact@stillworkslabs.site.

Contact

Stillworks Labs Inc.
116-11077 Ravine Rd, Surrey, BC V3T 0R7, Canada
contact@stillworkslabs.site

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Terms of Use

Last revised · 2026

By accessing stillworkslabs.site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Content

The information on this website is provided for general information only. While we try to keep it accurate and current, Stillworks Labs Inc. makes no warranties — express or implied — as to the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.

Intellectual property

All content on this site — text, marks, and design — belongs to Stillworks Labs Inc. unless otherwise noted, and may not be reproduced without prior written permission.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stillworks Labs Inc. disclaims liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Contact

Stillworks Labs Inc.
116-11077 Ravine Rd, Surrey, BC V3T 0R7, Canada
contact@stillworkslabs.site

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Accessibility

Last revised · 2026

Stillworks Labs Inc. wants this website to work for as many people as possible, including visitors with disabilities.

What we have done

  • Semantic HTML that supports screen readers and keyboard navigation.
  • Readable typography with generous line-height and strong colour contrast.
  • Responsive layout that adapts to phone, tablet, and desktop screens.
  • Visible keyboard focus states on interactive elements.
  • No information conveyed by colour alone.
  • No motion, autoplay, or animation — this site is intentionally still.

Standards

We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA where practical.

Feedback

If you find a barrier on this site, please email contact@stillworkslabs.site and we will try to fix it.

Contact

Stillworks Labs Inc.
116-11077 Ravine Rd, Surrey, BC V3T 0R7, Canada
contact@stillworkslabs.site