Independent Studio
Websites, apps,
and systems for
serious businesses.
Polished digital products for companies that need to look sharp and operate better.
Selected work · 2025–2026
Work built to
carry weight.
A shortlist of recent engagements — business websites, editorial portfolios, and brand systems. Each one is full-scope: strategy, design, copy, and engineering.
VirtuTrade
A live App Store iOS crypto simulator — real-time market data, simulated trade execution, portfolio tracking, and a full paper-trading engine. Built solo end-to-end: concept, SwiftUI engineering, Core Data persistence, App Store submission, and public launch.
- Type
- Native iOS app
- Sector
- iOS · Crypto · App Store
- 01 CRFacade · Local Law 11 · NYC · 2026 · Recent
Colgate Restoration
Facade restoration and Local Law 11 compliance on some of Manhattan's most recognizable buildings — Colgate needed a web presence that matched the caliber of their portfolio. The old WordPress site read like a directory listing. This one reads like a firm.
View case - 02 LLPhotography · Editorial · 2026 · Live
Lens by Ley
An editorial portfolio and inquiry site for an event photographer — weddings, Sweet 16s, communions, portraits, and private events. Service pages, galleries, and a polished inquiry flow.
View case - 03 RIConstruction · Tri-State · 2026 · In progress
Remi Interiors
A brand and website for a 25-year-old commercial and residential contractor serving the Tri-State area. Built to finally match the reputation they've earned on referrals alone — from simple repairs to multi-floor, multi-million-dollar renovations.
View case
Services · Three practices
A focused practice,
done properly.
We don't run a long menu of services. Three practices, taken seriously, and shipped to a measurable standard — with the same hands on design, engineering, and delivery.
See pricing →- 01Marketing & editorial
Websites
Custom business websites designed to establish credibility, convert real demand, and outperform anything built from a template.
What's included
- Strategy, sitemap & copy direction
- Custom UI system & visual identity
- Engineering, CMS & analytics
- Performance, SEO & launch
Best for Founders, operators, and teams who look undersized online.AstroNext.jsTailwindSanity - 02Native iOS & product UI
Apps & Interfaces
End-to-end iOS applications and product surfaces — designed and engineered as a single, cohesive artifact.
What's included
- Product definition & architecture
- Interaction & interface design
- SwiftUI engineering
- TestFlight & App Store release
Best for Founders building a real product, not a prototype.SwiftUIXcodeApple Frameworks - 03Backend, internal tools & workflow
Systems & Automation
The quiet infrastructure that makes a business run — internal dashboards, integrations, and the automations that replace busywork.
What's included
- Workflow audit & system design
- Internal tools & admin UIs
- API & third-party integrations
- Background jobs & automations
Best for Teams losing hours to manual work that should be automated.CloudflarePostgresTypeScriptZapier
Pricing · Transparent & milestone-based
Clear scope, realistic pricing,
and written timelines.
Every project is priced around what it actually needs. Smaller sites stay lean. Larger builds are scoped more deeply around structure, functionality, and delivery.
- S-01 Engagement
Starter site
A clean, simple website for photographers, freelancers, and local businesses that need a credible online presence without overbuilding.
$500–$1,000 Timeline 1–2 weeksIncluded
- 3–5 page websites
- Custom homepage + core pages
- Mobile-friendly responsive build
- Contact form setup
- Light SEO setup
- Launch support
- S-02 Engagement Most common
Business site
A more developed website for businesses that need stronger structure, better service clarity, and a more serious presence online.
$1,000–$3,500 Timeline 2–5 weeksIncluded
- Expanded page count
- Stronger visual direction
- Content and service structure
- Inquiry flow setup
- Local SEO foundations
- Launch refinement
- S-03 Engagement
Growth site
A larger website or redesign for businesses that need more depth, more polish, and a stronger digital presence with tailored structure and functionality.
$3,500–$7,500 Timeline 4–8 weeksIncluded
- Deeper content and page planning
- Custom design system direction
- Conversion-aware structure
- Advanced integrations & workflows
- Stronger performance & launch QA
- Polished handoff
- S-04 Engagement
Custom engagement
Larger websites, native apps, internal systems, or more custom product work scoped around the actual build, functionality, and delivery needs.
Custom quote Timeline Scoped case by caseIncluded
- Discovery and planning
- Custom interface direction
- Deeper engineering scope
- Integrations and workflows
- Milestone-based delivery
- Staged handoff
Pricing is a starting point, not a package trap. Each project is scoped in writing around pages, functionality, content needs, timeline, and launch requirements before work begins.
Start a conversation
Got something
worth building?
Let's talk.
Whether it's a new website, a full redesign, a native app, or a system that needs to be built right — reach out. No forms, no funnels. A direct conversation with the person doing the work.
I read and reply to every inquiry personally. If it's a good fit, we'll set up a call within 48 hours.
Direct hello@ilyros.com Start a project- Response
- Within 48 hours
- Location
- New York City · EST
- Availability
- Booking now · year-round
- Engagement
- From 2 weeks · fixed scope