Sanctuary Computerdesigns and builds digital products, technical systems, and working relationships.

Anything where thoughtful UX and solid code matter.

We specialize inthree things

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We work with mission-driven startups, cultural institutions, and elite teams inside large organizations, shaping technology and design into outcomes that create real-world impact.

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Selected Work

Stripe Apps
Brand design, art direction, campaign imagery, and product design for a financial infrastructure platform for internet businesses
Light Three
An embedded partnership powering ethical, minimalist technology
Brooklyn Museum
A digital platform that connects, contextualizes, and elevates every corner of the museum.
Hinge
Content migration and feature development for the Hinge marketing site
Mill
Technical architecture and IoT product development revolutionizing the future of food waste.
Harvey.ai
Bringing motion, clarity, and adaptability to a fast-moving legal AI brand.

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Mission

We’re designing infrastructure; digital, emotional, and robust.
We work with what’s plausible to explore the edge of what’s possible. Sometimes we architect & lead product; sometimes we embed with client teams. Day in and day out, we show up, add value, and stay loyal.
How we work
We price honestly, and work transparently.
We have a zero surprises rule, actively communicating priorities, blockers and spend weekly, like clockwork. We bill in arrears for work done in the previous month. Our contracts have no minimum commitment, so getting started is simple and low risk. Use as much or as little of our time as you need.
How we bill
We don’t broker the work, we do the work.
No hierarchy, no performative culture, and no dead weight. We share profits, take weekends, and evolve with collective intuition and intent.
Work with us

What really stood out was their ability to translate our very ‘non-technical’ ideas into solutions that balanced both function and beauty. They didn’t just execute, they interpreted, refined, and elevated.
I’m such a big design fan and feel like you guys are the designers I’ve been searching for since I started the brand… you guys continue to blow me away with your innovation and clever approach. The brand has grown 5x this year, we’re riding a wave of momentum right now.
…we’re really enjoying working with the team. Everything has been extremely well organized, thorough and smart. We’re feeling confident that this project will be a massive improvement to our current brand site and general ways of sharing brand insights + education with internal/external partners. So first, a huge thank you for bringing us this peace of mind!
The Modern Life team continues to love the work they did with you all and are marching forward booking some very real revenue.
I first wanted to say how incredible it has been working with you on the design of our new website system. At every single step in the process it has been an exceptional process, and we could not be happier with the end result.
Design work was beautiful and authentic. Deep listening from all members of the team. We were clearly heard and felt like true partners.
Thanks again for the incredibly beautiful and inspiring work! We appreciate how quickly you became versed in the Stripe brand, offering thoughtful provocations and pushes for how we could improve.
You, Kate, and Sam understood what we were trying to achieve from day one. The process felt seamless, open, and collaborative… You excelled with your flexibility, creativity, openness, speed, and clarity.
Thea
Truly, incredible partners. I bring you guys up in every conversation last few days… Really couldn’t ask for anything else.
XXIX has been the most organized, thoughtful and responsive design team I’ve ever worked with and have made this process smooth and even enjoyable.
I also wanted to thank you guys again for all of the great work. The brand has been a pleasure to work with in the product and various other applications — we continue to hear effusively positive feedback on the visual language from our early users!
For an 80k PR, 300+ files changed, over 400 commits in the time we had, wow. It’s insane how smooth our launch has been, and what a titanic effort you all have put into this work.
XXIX was able to operate on a condensed timeline and exceed our expectations. We would work with them again and refer others to work with them.
The strategy was very clear from the work it’s self and didn’t need an explanation.
We’ve been having a lot of conversations internally lately about how much we appreciate your all’s creativity, diligence, responsiveness, and patience (especially in the face of not-infrequent Museum Nonsense), so I wanted to say thank you as we near the end of the year here.
We’ve absolutely loved working with you all as well and are extremely touched you all were so inspired by our drinks a couple weeks ago. Truly a star group of collaborators you all are.