Bulletproof technology for Social Innovators

About us

What floats our boats

Design & Craft

We create websites human beings like to use: thoughtfully designed online tools, rich with functionality and finely crafted details. Our work speaks for itself.

Social Innovation

We're personally invested in our projects and inspired by the artists, innovators, and nonprofits who have great messages to deliver.

Partnership

We're more than a line item to our clients: from the first interview to the holiday bash, we share goals and work as one team, not two.

Measure Twice...

In order to tailor the right fit, we ask the tough questions to nail down what's required (and not required) for each project.

...Cut Once

Once we've defined the right approach, we collaborate to handcraft custom and flexible solutions – that people will actually use.

In Plain English

We work on a solid foundation of technologies, and believe that usability, accessibility, compatibility, and responsiveness transcend trendy buzzwords.

Under the Hood

Our clients command their content, sparking great conversations with their communities. We just develop the simple-to-use management tools.

Idea Incubation

Whether it's the start of something great or a revision of a concept, we'll be here to help keep your idea awesome… for years to come.

Our Work

Yes, we have been pretty busy.

Sled Island

OCL Studios

OCL Studios is an innovative and feature rich recording studio located just outside of Calgary, and the only residential studio experience in Western Canada. This online platform promotes their high-end equipment, multiple recording studios, residential live-work opportunities, and unique foothills location. By focusing on images and unique navigation, this site appeals to the varied audience of recording artists, touring professionals, and music executives. oclstudios.com
Sled Island

Sled Island

Sled Island is quickly emerging as one of Western Canada’s most important music and arts festivals. The site functions as an ‘artist discovery’ platform, and includes an innovative new design, artist and venue information, and will features a rarity amongst competitors — an intuitive schedule. sledisland.com
CUFF

Calgary Underground Film Festival

Scan the film list, sort by preferences, watch trailers, and buy tickets on this rich site for our favourite groundbreaking film festival. calgaryundergroundfilm.org
LAC

Leighton Art Centre

Leighton required a new design to showcase the gallery to artists and the general public, while including a comprehensive registration system for the myriad of classes available at the Centre. leightoncentre.org
Free & Easy

Free and Easy Traveler

Travellers register for trips and are given personalized updates, while complex business management tools allow Free & Easy to administrate everything behind the scenes. freeandeasytraveler.com
HPR

High Performance Rodeo

This is Calgary's avant-garde International Festival of the Arts. The site features stunning design, a creative schedule, a personalized calendar and advanced administrative tools. hprodeo.ca
AU

Learning Communities Project

This collaborative project with Athabasca University connects northern aboriginal community members with the distance education resources they need to become life-long learners — while providing an innovative Mentor support framework. learning-communities.ca
NAZ

Nurses Against Zombieism

This addictive online game for the University of Calgary, Qatar was designed to promote their nursing program specifically and the nursing profession generally. NAZ received widespread media attention in the targets of North America and Qatar, but gained an unexpectedly large following in Sweden. playnaz.com

the Team

Five guys, five kinds of sushi.

Lakin Wecker

Unagi Lakin's development skills were honed at large web firms. He travels extensively, participates in open source projects and enjoys wine, whiskey, sports and the company of good friends.

Leonard Nooy

Tuna Sashimi Leonard is a details-oriented software developer with a background in mathematics. When not on the job, he enjoys mountain biking and optimizing his life using technology.

Jay MacGillivray

Spicy Tuna Jay is our client strategist and connector. A leader in the local arts and non-profit communities, his passion for promoting these organizations inspires his work and play. Cape Breton roots; will travel for music.

Ian Russell

Salmon Nigiri Ian is our lead designer. Once a founding partner of iStockphoto, he runs the record label Flemish Eye, and plays a particularly poor game of tennis.

Mike Simoens

Special Scallop A big picture thinker obsessed with systems and organization, Mike believes that all communication is social media, and that the open internet is key to the future.

Contact us

Don't be shy, we'd love to hear from you.

Structured Abstraction is based in Calgary, Alberta. We’re small by design, and select only a few projects at a time in order to provide the best solutions. We’re always excited to partner with progressive organizations, so contact us today and tell us what you have cooking!

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