BlackTrails Studio
BlackTrails Studio
Section titled “BlackTrails Studio”Creative digital studio. Technology that regenerates.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”BlackTrails is the holding company and creative studio behind all brands in the ecosystem. We build digital products with soul.
Architecture Flow
Section titled “Architecture Flow”graph TD
Holding[BlackTrails Holding] --> Strategy[Strategic Direction]
Strategy --> In1[IN-1 Platform]
Strategy --> Gcore[G-CORE Design System]
Strategy --> Forest[Forest Landing]
Strategy --> Elements[Elements Hospitality]
In1 --> |AI Services| Technology[Technology Stack]
Gcore --> |Design| Technology
Forest --> |Frontend| Technology
Elements --> |Physical| Technology
Technology --> Core[Shared Core]
Core --> DB[(Database)]
Core --> Auth[Authentication]
Core --> Email[Email Service]
Holding --> Philosophy[Philosophy]
Philosophy --> Rhama[Rhama Paradigm]
Rhama --> In1
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Mission Statement
Section titled “Mission Statement”“Technology that regenerates. More than it takes.”
We believe technology should give back to the world—not just extract value. Every line of code, every design decision, every business model is guided by this principle.
Ecosystem Brands
Section titled “Ecosystem Brands”IN-1 Platform
Section titled “IN-1 Platform”Natural Intelligence engine for emotional conversation and Rhama poetry generation.
Focus: AI, NLP, Creative Expression
Status: Active Production
View IN-1 Docs →
G-CORE
Section titled “G-CORE”Universal design system providing consistent visual language across all brands.
Focus: Design, UI/UX, Component Library
Status: Active Development
View G-CORE Docs →
Forest
Section titled “Forest”Digital sanctuary landing experience for the IN-1 ecosystem.
Focus: Immersive Design, Frontend Experience
Status: Active Production
View Forest Docs →
Elements
Section titled “Elements”Regenerative hospitality bringing digital experiences into physical spaces.
Focus: Physical Spaces, Hospitality, Sustainability
Status: Prototype Stage
View Elements Docs →
Core Values
Section titled “Core Values”1. Regeneration over Extraction
Section titled “1. Regeneration over Extraction”Every product must give back more than it takes.
Application:
- IN-1 plants trees for every Rhama
- Elements operates zero-waste spaces
- Open-source contributions
- Knowledge sharing through docs
2. Quality over Speed
Section titled “2. Quality over Speed”We move deliberately, not recklessly.
Application:
- Comprehensive testing
- Thoughtful architecture
- Long-term sustainability
- Technical debt management
3. Beauty in Simplicity
Section titled “3. Beauty in Simplicity”Complexity is easy. Simplicity requires mastery.
Application:
- Zen-inspired interfaces
- Minimal viable features
- Progressive enhancement
- Generous white space
4. People over Profit
Section titled “4. People over Profit”Business serves life, not the other way around.
Application:
- Fair pricing models
- User privacy protection
- Accessible technology
- Community support
Technology Philosophy
Section titled “Technology Philosophy”Modular Monolith Architecture
Section titled “Modular Monolith Architecture”Isolated brand modules sharing a common core.
Benefits:
- Independent deployability
- Shared infrastructure efficiency
- Clean separation of concerns
- Scalable organization
Tech Stack
Section titled “Tech Stack”- Backend: Node.js + Express
- Database: PostgreSQL (Neon)
- AI: Anthropic Claude
- Frontend: EJS templates + Vanilla CSS
- Docs: Astro + Starlight
Development Principles
Section titled “Development Principles”- Mobile-first design
- Progressive enhancement
- Semantic HTML
- Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Performance optimization
Team Structure
Section titled “Team Structure”Studio Roles
Section titled “Studio Roles”- Architect: System design & infrastructure
- Engineers: Feature development
- Designers: Visual & UX design
- Content: Documentation & storytelling
Working Method
Section titled “Working Method”- Asynchronous-first communication
- Deep work blocks
- No meetings unless essential
- Written documentation culture
Business Model
Section titled “Business Model”Revenue Streams
Section titled “Revenue Streams”- SaaS Subscriptions (IN-1 premium features)
- Design Services (G-CORE custom implementations)
- Hospitality (Elements space bookings)
- Consulting (Architecture advisory)
Reinvestment
Section titled “Reinvestment”- 30% to tree planting initiatives
- 20% to open-source contributions
- 20% to team development
- 30% to growth & operations
Future Vision
Section titled “Future Vision”3-Year Roadmap
Section titled “3-Year Roadmap”- IN-1 mobile app (iOS/Android)
- G-CORE as standalone SaaS
- Elements expansion (5+ locations)
- Open-source core framework
- Developer community platform
10-Year Vision
Section titled “10-Year Vision”Build a technology company that proves regenerative business is not just possible, but profitable. Inspire others to follow.
Contact
Section titled “Contact”Email: [email protected]
Location: Torino, Italy
GitHub: @blacktrails-io
“Not all those who wander are lost. Some are building the path.”