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Introduction

The ElCode ecosystem

A MULTIDISCIPLINARY NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONERS WORKING TOGETHER ON COMMISSIONED PROJECTS THROUGH A STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK

How work moves through ElCode

FOLLOW ALONG THE CYCLE FROM PROJECT INTAKE AND ASSEMBLY TO WORK DELIVERY AND INVOICING, THEN SEE WHY THIS SHAPE WORKS FOR EVERYONE

01 INTAKE AND REVIEW

Clients and collaborators commission work aligned with our values and project is assessed

02 ASSEMBLY IS FORMED

Specialists chosen from the network based on merit, approach, and fit working together

03 WORK GETS DONE

Sector leads maintain quality and delivery while contributors produce excellent output

Five sectors, five leaders

EACH SECTOR HAS AN EXPERIENCED LEAD WHO OVERSEES QUALITY, TIMELINES, AND CROSS-SKILL DELIVERY. THEY'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE STANDARD OF WORK WE PRODUCE, AND THE INTEGRITY OF OUR NETWORK

Software

Development, infrastructure, APIs, automation, custom tooling.

Machine Learning

Model integration, workflow design, ethical implementation, intelligent systems

Visual Designer

Interfaces, branding, editorial design, typography, motion, spatial design.

Creative Director

Ensure a cohesive brand identity

Writer

Narrative structure, short-form content, documentation, brand voice, and conceptual writing.

What sector shapes the work

The sector that leads a project defines how contributors collaborate, what tools are used, and which practices guide the work. Each sector has distinct approaches, but all share our commitment to quality and authorship.

Why this structure exists

Traditional agencies fragment authorship while studios lack flexibility. We choose a different path where contributors thrive with autonomy and respect for their multidisciplinary depth.

Project flow

From intake to delivery, every project follows a clear path through our network. Sector leads coordinate contributors, maintain timelines, and ensure quality output that reflects our collective standards.

Transparent Budget distribution

Contributors are paid directly for their work. A small percentage covers coordination, operations, and shared tools. Everything remains transparent and accountable to the network.

Selection alignment

Not everyone fits every project. We match contributors based on skills, approach, availability, and alignment with project values. This ensures the right people work on the right things.

Value

Who benefits from this structure

For contributors

A way to sustain independent practice while staying engaged with excellent collaboration and talented peers

For clients

Reliable delivery and expertise without sacrificing the care only individual authorship brings

For the collective

A living structure for shared practice, learning and contributing to a more ethical economy

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work with us

COMMISSION A PROJECT, ASK TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NETWORK, OR LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW WE OPERATE