Nearby Beach

Nearby Beach is a technology studio, rippling ideas into useful digital products.

An idea gets you started. The build makes the difference. We set a direction, prototype possibilities, and build technology that earns its place. Whether an app, web experience, or something to be defined, we bring technical depth and considered creativity to the work.

  • Founders

    From prototype to your first customer. We build MVPs that work in the market.

    We begin with the product vision, then choose the minimum technical path to traction. This typically involves identifying constraints, often LLM features, payment flows, and auth—and designing around those. Stack choices are strategic: we’re experienced in Firebase for speed and real-time sync, PostgreSQL for relational structure and reporting, and AWS for scalable, multi-service architectures.

  • Startups

    Scale as you grow. We work with product and engineering teams to clarify product direction and priorities.

    This might mean refining product vision, clarifying the roadmap, improving delivery or making build-vs-buy decisions. We provide interim CTO or senior engineering support where useful.

  • Artists

    Use technology to further your practice. For creative projects that need technical thinking: exhibitions, experiences, online archives, portfolios, and the more experimental.

    We invite artistry of all disciplines, including photographers, musicians and other creative practitioners. We bring the technical depth to see your vision through. This can involve product strategy, prototyping, software development, technical direction, or guidance on new tools.

Websites, apps, and case studies.

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Impact

  • 50+

    Websites shipped

    Websites for early-stage companies, artists, and creative projects. Built with the right technology for the job and easy for teams to maintain.

  • 3

    Mobile apps

    iOS and Android products in people’s hands, by brands who came to us with an idea and now have happy, paying customers.

  • 12+

    Years of experience

    Building technology for artists, founders, and startups, from early experiments to products that last.

  • 11

    Cultural references

    The minimum number of books, movies and/or albums our team members consume every month in order to stay inspired.

  • 8

    Product validations

    Helped founders test ideas before committing to a build, assessing users, design and technical feasibility. Identified risks and how to build for long-term value.

  • 1

    Focused studio

    Nearby Beach is proud to work directly with the people behind a project. Less layers, more thoughtful technical decisions made early.