McGowen Code & Craftworks
Building a more human-centric, open-source web through craftsmanship and thoughtful technology.Engineering tools that respect your attention and your privacy. 🛠️✨Based in NYC.
Beautiful and usable
Human-Centric Product Design
Moving beyond UX into true people-first software, ensuring that every interaction feels intuitive, kind, and purposeful.
Core Values
What we believe
Artisan Dignity: We reject the "hustle culture" that leads to burnout. We prioritize a sustainable pace that allows for deep work and creative breakthroughs.Pro-Union & Co-Ownership: We advocate for an industry where engineers and creators have a real stake in their output. We support unionization and explore models of co-ownership.Transparency as a Feature: From our pricing to our tech stack, we believe in being an "open book." If a solution is simple, we don't dress it up in complexity.
Greenwich village to the world
New York Roots, Global Ideas
Based in the heart of Manhattan, McGowen.io is inspired by the grit and creativity of New York City. Much like the city's legendary recording studios or garment workshops, we aim to be a local institution with a global reach—bringing a "New York Vinyl" sensibility to a digital world.
mcgowen craftworks
Code is care.
In software, kindness looks like accessibility, privacy, and repairability. In society, it looks like dignity, equity, and community. We don’t see a difference between the two.McGowen.io is an engineering studio dedicated to the idea that being clear is kind, being intentional is necessary, and being human is the whole point.