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{{short description|Canadian software company}}
{{Short description|Interface design company based in Canada}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = MetaLab
| name = MetaLab
| logo = MetaLab, Ltd. Logo.png
| logo = MetaLab, Ltd. Logo.png
| founder = Andrew Wilkinson
| founder = Andrew Wilkinson
| founded = 2006
| founded = 2006
| location = [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]] and [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
| location = [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]] and [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
| key_people = Luke Des Cotes (CEO)
| key_people = Luke Des Cotes (CEO)
| industry = [[User Interface Design]]
| industry = [[User Interface Design]]
| num_employees = 150+
| num_employees = 150+
| homepage = {{URL|metalab.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|metalab.com}}
}}
}}


'''MetaLab''' is an [[interface design]] firm headquartered in [[Victoria, British Columbia]], that provides [[product management]], [[software engineering]] and [[User experience design|UX research]] services. Its clients include [[Slack (software)|Slack]], [[Google]], [[Uber]] and [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]].
'''MetaLab''' is an [[interface design]] firm headquartered in [[Victoria, British Columbia]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Metalab Design Ltd |url=https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.metalab_design_ltd.3b794b7fd0beb28116dc2695f5ef0534.html |website=Dun & Bradstreet |access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref> that provides [[product management]], [[software engineering]] and [[User experience design|UX research]] services.


MetaLab was founded in 2006 by Andrew Wilkinson and is now part of a group of companies that includes [[Dribbble]]. MetaLab also founded Pixel Union, a theme supplier for platforms including [[Tumblr]], [[Shopify]], and [[WordPress]].
MetaLab was founded in 2006 by Andrew Wilkinson. In January 2017, MetaLab became a daughter company of Tiny.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilkinson |first=Andrew |date=January 17, 2017 |title=Dribbble 2.0 |url=https://awilkinson.medium.com/dribbble-2-0-c2cd1fa184c5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110051059/https://awilkinson.medium.com/dribbble-2-0-c2cd1fa184c5 |archive-date=November 10, 2024 |access-date=November 10, 2024 |website=Medium}}</ref> MetaLab also founded Pixel Union, which provides themes for platforms like [[Tumblr]], [[Shopify]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shopify Themes |url=https://pixelunion.net/collections/shopify-themes |website=Pixel Union}}</ref> and [[WordPress]].


Its clients include [[Slack (software)|Slack]], [[Google]], [[Uber]], and [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our work {{!}} Metalab |url=https://www.metalab.com/work |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Our work {{!}} Metalab |language=en}}</ref>
==Products==
==Products==
MetaLab has the following products in its portfolio:
MetaLab has produced the following products:
* '''Ballpark''' is an online application that allows users to send invoices, receive payments, and bid on projects.<ref name="ballparkhome">{{cite web|title=Get Ballpark|url=http://getballpark.com|publisher=MetaLab, Ltd.|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
* '''Ballpark''', an online application that allows users to send invoices, receive payments, and bid on projects.<ref name="ballparkhome">{{cite web|title=Get Ballpark|url=http://getballpark.com|publisher=MetaLab, Ltd.|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
* '''Flow''' is a task management platform to create, organize, discuss, and accomplish tasks.<ref name="flowabout">{{cite web|title=Flow: Task Management|url=http://www.getflow.com/about|publisher=MetaLab, Ltd.|accessdate=22 April 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424212600/http://www.getflow.com/about|archivedate=24 April 2012}}</ref> In March 2011 MetaLab announced the launch of Flow for the web, [[iPhone]] and iPad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kincaid |first=Jason |date=2011-03-23 |title=MetaLab Launches Flow, A Beautiful Tool For Task Management |url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/03/22/metalab-launches-flow-a-beautiful-tool-for-task-management/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Victoria's MetaLab launches Flow App for Task Management |url=https://brainstation.io/magazine/victorias-metalab-launches-flow-app-for-task-management |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=BrainStation® |language=en-US}}</ref> A redesign of Flow was released on 25 September 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/2013/09/24/metalab-delivers-a-huge-overhaul-for-its-task-management-solution-flow-app-but-still-no-android-app-29920926 |title=MetaLab Delivers A Huge Overhaul For Its Task management solution Flow App |publisher=CEOWORLD Magazine |accessdate=September 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927075548/http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/2013/09/24/metalab-delivers-a-huge-overhaul-for-its-task-management-solution-flow-app-but-still-no-android-app-29920926 |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Flow''', a task management platform to create, organize, discuss, and accomplish tasks.<ref name="flowabout">{{cite web|title=Flow: Task Management|url=http://www.getflow.com/about|publisher=MetaLab, Ltd.|accessdate=22 April 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424212600/http://www.getflow.com/about|archivedate=24 April 2012}}</ref> In March 2011, MetaLab announced the launch of Flow for the web, [[iPhone]] and [[iPad]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kincaid |first=Jason |date=2011-03-23 |title=MetaLab Launches Flow, A Beautiful Tool For Task Management |url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/03/22/metalab-launches-flow-a-beautiful-tool-for-task-management/ |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Victoria's MetaLab launches Flow App for Task Management |url=https://brainstation.io/magazine/victorias-metalab-launches-flow-app-for-task-management |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=BrainStation® |language=en-US}}</ref> A redesign of Flow was released on 25th September 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/2013/09/24/metalab-delivers-a-huge-overhaul-for-its-task-management-solution-flow-app-but-still-no-android-app-29920926 |title=MetaLab Delivers A Huge Overhaul For Its Task management solution Flow App |publisher=CEOWORLD Magazine |accessdate=September 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927075548/http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/2013/09/24/metalab-delivers-a-huge-overhaul-for-its-task-management-solution-flow-app-but-still-no-android-app-29920926 |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Pixel Union''' is a collaboration between MetaLab and 45royale that creates curated internet themes for web pages and [[Computing platform|platforms]].<ref name="pixelunion">{{cite web|title=Premium Tumblr Themes {{!}} PixelUnion|url=http://pixelunion.net/|publisher=MetaLaband 45royale|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>
* '''Pixel Union''', a collaboration between MetaLab and 45royale that creates curated internet themes for web pages and web platforms.<ref name="pixelunion">{{cite web|title=Premium Tumblr Themes {{!}} PixelUnion|url=http://pixelunion.net/|publisher=MetaLaband 45royale|accessdate=22 April 2012}}</ref>


==Mozilla==
==Mozilla==
In March 2010 Andrew Wilkinson (cofounder of MetaLab) wrote a blog post claiming that [[Mozilla]] "literally copied images straight off of our site" for use in the design of their FlightDeck editor.<ref>{{cite web|author=Andrew Wilkinson |url=http://blog.metalabdesign.com/post/437932602/metalab-goes-open-source |title=MetaLab - MetaLab Goes Open Source? |publisher=Blog.metalabdesign.com |date=2010-03-09 |accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9169478/Design_firm_accuses_Mozilla_of_UI_plagiarism|title=Design firm accuses Mozilla of UI plagiarism|last=Keizer|first=Gregg |date=11 March 2010|publisher=[[Computerworld]]|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> The story which was picked up by [[TechCrunch]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2010/03/09/metalab-accuses-mozilla-of-plagiarizing-its-design/ |title=MetaLab Accuses Mozilla Of Plagiarizing Its Design (Updated) |publisher=[[TechCrunch]] |date=2010-03-09 |accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref> caused Mozilla to tell Wilkinson that "[the] design which used [MetaLab's] site's design elements was a development build and according to [Mozilla] the design has been changed in newer builds." Wilkinson then requested a public apology.
In March 2010, Andrew Wilkinson (co-founder of MetaLab) wrote a blog post claiming that [[Mozilla]] 'literally copied images straight off our site' for use in the design of their FlightDeck editor.<ref>{{cite web|author=Andrew Wilkinson |url=http://blog.metalabdesign.com/post/437932602/metalab-goes-open-source |title=MetaLab - MetaLab Goes Open Source? |publisher=Blog.metalabdesign.com |date=2010-03-09 |accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9169478/Design_firm_accuses_Mozilla_of_UI_plagiarism|title=Design firm accuses Mozilla of UI plagiarism|last=Keizer|first=Gregg |date=11 March 2010|publisher=[[Computerworld]]|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> In a updated blog post, Wilkinson stated that, "I just got off the phone with the team at Mozilla, who apologized and clarified a few things. The design which used our site’s design elements was a development build and according to them the design has been changed in newer builds. That said, it was used in their launch video as well as their blog post announcing the product. They told me that that the team who put together the blog post and video was unaware of the similarities at the time of inclusion. We’ve asked for a public apology, and I’ll be doing a follow-up post tomorrow."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kincaid |first=Jason |date=2010-03-10 |title=MetaLab Accuses Mozilla Of Plagiarizing Its Design (Updated) |url=https://techcrunch.com/2010/03/09/metalab-accuses-mozilla-of-plagiarizing-its-design/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Clients==
Companies which have used MetaLab services include [[Upwork]],<ref>https://www.metalab.com/work/upwork</ref> [[Uber]]<ref>https://www.metalab.com/work/uber</ref> and [[Calvin Klein (fashion house)|Calvin Klein]].<ref>https://www.metalab.com/work/calvin-klein</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 04:46, 27 November 2024

MetaLab
IndustryUser Interface Design
Founded2006
FounderAndrew Wilkinson
HeadquartersVictoria and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Key people
Luke Des Cotes (CEO)
Number of employees
150+
Websitemetalab.com

MetaLab is an interface design firm headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia[1] that provides product management, software engineering and UX research services.

MetaLab was founded in 2006 by Andrew Wilkinson. In January 2017, MetaLab became a daughter company of Tiny.[2] MetaLab also founded Pixel Union, which provides themes for platforms like Tumblr, Shopify[3] and WordPress.

Its clients include Slack, Google, Uber, and Amazon.[4]

Products

[edit]

MetaLab has produced the following products:

  • Ballpark, an online application that allows users to send invoices, receive payments, and bid on projects.[5]
  • Flow, a task management platform to create, organize, discuss, and accomplish tasks.[6] In March 2011, MetaLab announced the launch of Flow for the web, iPhone and iPad.[7][8] A redesign of Flow was released on 25th September 2013.[9]
  • Pixel Union, a collaboration between MetaLab and 45royale that creates curated internet themes for web pages and web platforms.[10]

Mozilla

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In March 2010, Andrew Wilkinson (co-founder of MetaLab) wrote a blog post claiming that Mozilla 'literally copied images straight off our site' for use in the design of their FlightDeck editor.[11][12] In a updated blog post, Wilkinson stated that, "I just got off the phone with the team at Mozilla, who apologized and clarified a few things. The design which used our site’s design elements was a development build and according to them the design has been changed in newer builds. That said, it was used in their launch video as well as their blog post announcing the product. They told me that that the team who put together the blog post and video was unaware of the similarities at the time of inclusion. We’ve asked for a public apology, and I’ll be doing a follow-up post tomorrow."[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Metalab Design Ltd". Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ Wilkinson, Andrew (January 17, 2017). "Dribbble 2.0". Medium. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Shopify Themes". Pixel Union.
  4. ^ "Our work | Metalab". Our work | Metalab. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  5. ^ "Get Ballpark". MetaLab, Ltd. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  6. ^ "Flow: Task Management". MetaLab, Ltd. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  7. ^ Kincaid, Jason (2011-03-23). "MetaLab Launches Flow, A Beautiful Tool For Task Management". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  8. ^ "Victoria's MetaLab launches Flow App for Task Management". BrainStation®. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  9. ^ "MetaLab Delivers A Huge Overhaul For Its Task management solution Flow App". CEOWORLD Magazine. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  10. ^ "Premium Tumblr Themes | PixelUnion". MetaLaband 45royale. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  11. ^ Andrew Wilkinson (2010-03-09). "MetaLab - MetaLab Goes Open Source?". Blog.metalabdesign.com. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  12. ^ Keizer, Gregg (11 March 2010). "Design firm accuses Mozilla of UI plagiarism". Computerworld. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  13. ^ Kincaid, Jason (2010-03-10). "MetaLab Accuses Mozilla Of Plagiarizing Its Design (Updated)". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-11-27.


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