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'''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. 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. Its clients include [[Slack (software)|Slack]], [[Google]], [[Uber]] and [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]].


MetaLab was founded in 2006 by [https://www.linkedin.com/in/awilkinson/?originalSubdomain=ca Andrew Wilkinson]. It is part of a larger group that includes [[Dribbble]]. 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]].
MetaLab was founded in 2006 by Andrew Wilkinson. It is part of a larger group that includes [[Dribbble]]. 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]].


==Products==
==Products==
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==Mozilla==
==Mozilla==
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> 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> 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.


==Clients==
==Clients==

Revision as of 16:53, 9 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. Its clients include Slack, Google, Uber and Amazon.

MetaLab was founded in 2006 by Andrew Wilkinson. It is part of a larger group that includes Dribbble. MetaLab also founded Pixel Union, which provides themes for platforms like Tumblr, Shopify,[2] and WordPress.

Products

MetaLab has the following products in its portfolio:

  • Ballpark is an online application that allows users to send invoices, receive payments, and bid on projects.[3]
  • Flow is a task management platform to create, organize, discuss, and accomplish tasks.[4] In March 2011 MetaLab announced the launch of Flow for the web, iPhone and iPad.[5][6] A redesign of Flow was released on 25 September 2013.[7]
  • Pixel Union is a collaboration between MetaLab and 45royale that creates curated internet themes for web pages and platforms.[8]

Mozilla

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.[9][10] The story, which was picked up by TechCrunch,[11] 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.

Clients

MetaLab has provided services to companies such as Ro,[12] Upwork,[13] Uber[14] and Calvin Klein.[15]


References

  1. ^ "Metalab Design Ltd". Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Shopify Themes". Pixel Union.
  3. ^ "Get Ballpark". MetaLab, Ltd. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Flow: Task Management". MetaLab, Ltd. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  5. ^ Kincaid, Jason (2011-03-23). "MetaLab Launches Flow, A Beautiful Tool For Task Management". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  6. ^ "Victoria's MetaLab launches Flow App for Task Management". BrainStation®. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Premium Tumblr Themes | PixelUnion". MetaLaband 45royale. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  9. ^ Andrew Wilkinson (2010-03-09). "MetaLab - MetaLab Goes Open Source?". Blog.metalabdesign.com. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  10. ^ Keizer, Gregg (11 March 2010). "Design firm accuses Mozilla of UI plagiarism". Computerworld. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  11. ^ "MetaLab Accuses Mozilla Of Plagiarizing Its Design (Updated)". TechCrunch. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  12. ^ "Ro Product case study".
  13. ^ https://www.metalab.com/work/upwork
  14. ^ https://www.metalab.com/work/uber
  15. ^ https://www.metalab.com/work/calvin-klein


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