Syntris Labs

The archive.

A selection of projects across web development, brand identity, content, and growth strategy — for clients across hospitality, B2B, SaaS, and e-commerce.

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Obscura Mag
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Obscura Mag2025

A cinema journal that reads like paper.

IdentityInteractionMotion

Challenge

An established film magazine needed a digital identity as considered as its print edition — without losing the tactile feel that its readers valued.

Solution

We built a type-led design system with custom scroll-driven motion and editorial layouts — no stock imagery, no generic templates.

Results

Time on page
12KNew subscribers in 30 days
Kiln
02
Kiln2024

A payments rail for artists that settles in three seconds.

EngineeringInfrastructure

Challenge

Artist payments were tangled in 3–5 day bank delays, killing cashflow for independent creators who needed faster access to their earnings.

Solution

We engineered a Node/Rust payment rail with real-time settlement, zero-UI payout confirmations, and a clean API for third-party integrations.

Results

3sSettlement time
99.98%Uptime since launch
Field / Notes
03
Field / Notes2024

Naturalist software for the way scientists actually work.

BrandTypography

Challenge

A naturalist field research app had powerful features buried under a clinical interface that felt nothing like the environments its users worked in.

Solution

We rebranded with a naturalist visual language — earthy tones, tactile type, and a redesigned information architecture based on how researchers actually think.

Results

4.8★App Store rating
60%Fewer support tickets
Aperture Studio
04
Aperture Studio2023

A studio site that behaves like a short film.

MotionNarrative

Challenge

A high-end photography studio had a generic portfolio site that looked like every competitor — forgettable and slow to load.

Solution

We created a scroll-driven cinematic experience with GSAP and WebGL transitions, keeping load time under 2 seconds without sacrificing visual quality.

Results

Enquiries per month
1.8sPage load time
Villa Serenity
05
Villa Serenity2024

A luxury villa that books itself.

WebContentSEO

Challenge

A luxury villa in Galle was getting 90% of bookings through OTAs, paying up to 18% commission on every reservation.

Solution

We built a direct booking site with SEO-optimised content, Google Ads targeting high-intent travellers, and a seamless self-service payment flow.

Results

40%Direct booking growth
#1Google rank · Galle villa
Folio Ventures
06
Folio Ventures2025

Zero to digital presence in six weeks.

StrategyAutomationBrand

Challenge

An early-stage investment firm had no digital presence and needed to look credible and established before approaching institutional partners.

Solution

We delivered brand identity, website, automated deal-flow communications, and an investor-ready content strategy — all in six weeks.

Results

6wksZero to live
3Partnerships from site

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