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Capacity Labs

About

A small, independent studio in Madrid.

Capacity Labs combines research, product strategy, design, software development and experimentation. We choose the mix based on the problem, not the other way round.

What we combine

  • ResearchEvidence and analysis
  • Product strategyDeciding what is worth building
  • DesignProducts, systems, publications
  • Software developmentTools that put ideas into practice
  • ExperimentationSmall tests before big bets

We work on a small number of things at a time, and try to do them properly.

Understanding a problem before proposing anything, and being clear about what we know, what we're testing and what is still open.

People

The two people behind the studio.

  • Portrait of Javier Alaves, smiling, with dark hair and a grey T-shirt.

    Javier Alaves

    Product Design & Development

    Javi is a Madrid-based software designer and builder with more than a decade of experience designing digital products across different industries.

    More about Javier

    He focuses on turning complex problems into useful, intuitive software, combining product thinking, design and technology. His current work includes Superfocus and the development of Capacity Labs’ software experiments.

  • Portrait of Julia Caburnay, smiling, with long dark hair and a black sleeveless top, outdoors.

    Julia Caburnay

    Research & Operations

    Julia is a Madrid-based research and operations professional with an international background spanning Southeast Asia and Europe.

    More about Julia

    Trained in international studies, European affairs and human rights, she brings research, communication and coordination experience to the studio. She currently does the studio’s research work, from understanding people’s experiences to evaluating practical solutions.

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