Notes from the studio

How we build AI software agentically, and what we learn along the way.

May 30, 2026 · AI retainer, Engagement model
The AI retainer model, and why we front-load value
Why we build done-for-you AI software on a yearly retainer with a flat monthly fee, deliver the heavy build first, and measure on outcomes instead of hours.
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May 28, 2026 · Agentic development, AI engineering
How we run an agentic software studio
A look inside how DDD builds with teams of AI coding agents working in parallel, and why a small senior studio can ship like a much bigger one.
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