Principles
- Precision: clear architecture and consistent patterns.
- Performance: fast on real networks, not just local builds.
- Reliability: stable dependencies and tested releases.
- Continuity: concise docs, smooth handoff, defined support.
Operations
Iron Signal Works is a Lisbon-based creative technology studio building web-native games, interfaces, and full-stack systems. From front-end craft to lightweight backend APIs, data pipelines, and cloud deployment, the studio delivers production-ready experiences with fast build loops and long-term maintainability.
Capabilities
- Web & Interfaces: dashboards, microsites, and product pages built for speed and tracking.
- Interactive: browser games, playable slices, and press-ready prototypes.
- Audio Tech: synths, visualizers, adaptive audio, and UI sound suites.
- Systems: Node/Express APIs, data pipelines, auth, and cloud deployments.
Stack
- Front-end: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vite, semantic HTML, design systems.
- Graphics: Canvas, WebGL/Three.js, shaders, audio-reactive visuals.
- Runtime: Node, focused APIs, analytics hooks, internal tooling.
- Delivery: CI/CD, edge hosting, a11y/SEO checks, performance budgets.
Proof
LCP
<2 s on 4G
<2 s on 4G
Bundle
<100 KB landing
<100 KB landing
Latency
<50 ms input
<50 ms input
A11y
WCAG 2.1 AA
WCAG 2.1 AA
Benchmarks from shipped client builds.
I collaborate with indie teams, creative studios, emerging startups, and anyone exploring interaction, audio, or browser-native tools.
Testimonials
"Speed-first storefront with realtime inventory and a lightweight admin. Launch felt effortless."
"Clean, one-page site with online bookings - fast, easy to update, exactly what we needed."
"Clear positioning, tighter messaging, and search-friendly pages that convert - delivered fast, easy to maintain."
"Band site + Stripe storefront in one - quick to update, smooth checkout, and it looks great on mobile."
"Gallery, embedded playlists, bookings and a clean shows list - easy to update and keep fresh."
"Clear, calming site with treatment info and online bookings - fast, mobile-first, and easy to manage."
Selected Work
A selection of shipped work - browser games, interfaces, audio tools, and client builds engineered with a JavaScript-first approach.
Web
Campaign pages and band hubs with story, merch, and easter eggs.
Apps & Tools
Interfaces, dashboards, and microsites with production handoff.
Games
Playable browser-first projects with custom audio and feel.
Sound Lab
Samples, stings, and small SFX packs - quick previews below.
Playlist
KOMMANDO - Deployment
Deployment cue • 0:36
KOMMANDO - Intro
Intro theme • 0:45
KOMMANDO - GameOver
Game over theme • 0:20
KOMMANDO - Heal
Heal SFX
KOMMANDO - Land Mine
Mine trigger SFX
KOMMANDO - Level Up
Level up sting
KOMMANDO - Pick Up
Pickup SFX
KOMMANDO - Sanity Low
Low sanity alarm
REAKTOR 404 - Loop
Background loop • 0:58
REAKTOR 404 - Level Up
Level up sting
REAKTOR 404 - Level Up (Alt)
Alternate level up sting
REAKTOR 404 - Pickup
Pickup seal SFX
REAKTOR 404 - Power Up
Power-up sweep
REAKTOR 404 - Count Tick
Countdown tick
REAKTOR 404 - Death Fail
Death sting
REAKTOR 404 - Exit Next
Exit/next cue
REAKTOR 404 - Open Vault
Vault opening
REAKTOR 404 - Step Soft
Soft footsteps
Broadcast-compliant mixes (-23 to -24 LUFS), web-optimized assets (-22 to -14 LUFS), and game-ready stems with headroom for adaptive systems. Delivered in all formats with consistent gain, low noise, and precise 24-bit masters.
Pricing Overview
Indie-friendly entry points. Scope scales as needed.
Playable prototype - from €300
Full interactive build - from €1,500
UI sound suite - from €250
Not full pricing - ranges only. Use this to check fit before requesting a scoped estimate.
| Tier | Games | Web / Apps | Sound Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry |
Prototype Audit from €150 1–2 day audit with a tiny playable slice, annotated screenshots, checklist, and 30-min readout. Not included: new features or large refactors. |
Landing Page Sprint from €200 Hero, value, and CTA wired to your domain with wireframe → build, SEO, analytics hook. Not included: brand overhaul, multi-page IA, CMS. |
Jingle / Ident from €150 10–20s sting with 2 concepts, 1 revision, WAV/OGG/MP3 exports. Not included: full SFX library or long-form score. |
| Core |
Playable Prototype from €300 Browser slice with source repo, milestone build, and handoff notes. Not included: full content pipeline or multi-platform porting. |
Website Build from €500 (typical) 3–6 pages, site map, templates, a11y/perf budgets, on-page SEO. May include brand work and hosting; not included: complex CMS/multi-language. |
SFX Pack / Theme from €300 10–20 SFX or a theme loop with naming, loudness, WAV/OGG/MP3 export. Not included: adaptive scoring; middleware integrations in Premium. |
| Premium |
Milestone Build – scope based Roadmap, milestone goals, instrumentation, and triage support. Not included: long-term live-ops (care plan available). |
Web System (Design System + CMS) Component library, content model, CI/CD, hosting, and domain management. Not included: custom SaaS backend or multi-region infra. |
Audio Identity – scope based Theme + stems + SFX kit with usage guide and mix/stem delivery. Not included: long-form score, voiceover casting. |
Entry deliverables are time-boxed (1–2 days) with written reports. Core spans 1–3 weeks with scoped builds and two reviews, and Premium is a milestone plan with roadmap, production assets, and polish passes. Lead time ~2 weeks out, 50/50 billing (Entry: 100% upfront), IP transfers on full payment, EU VAT may apply. Recent wins: LCP < 2 s on 4G, < 100 KB landing bundle, < 50 ms input latency.