Discovery Call
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Title:

James & Sean Sync Up

Engagement:

Iris Internal

Client:

Iris Cocreative

Meeting Date:
January 9, 2026
Next Meeting Date:
January 21, 2026
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Sean Grahm
James Redenbaugh
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Meeting Summary

Mast Framework Deep Dive

  • Component System Capabilities
    • Advanced component customization with multiple props (icon visibility, styling, custom classes)
    • Direct custom CSS and HTML attribute addition within components without code access
    • Nested components with independent variables (e.g., icons within buttons)
    • Built-in Phosphor icon library integration with dynamic class switching
    • Style guide featuring CSS variables, clamp-based responsive typography, and automatic light/dark mode
  • Typography Innovation
    • Custom type scale system using mathematical ratios (1.25 min, 1.41 max based on √2)
    • Automated scaling where larger screens show more hierarchy differentiation
    • Custom tool built for rapid typography preview and variable generation
    • All font sizes defined as variables for consistent system-wide scaling

Advanced Technical Infrastructure

  • Project Management CRM
    • Single CMS collection architecture circumventing Webflow's nested collection limitations
    • JavaScript-powered features: status-based color coding, urgency indicators, project timeline visualization
    • Team member filtering and project assignment tracking
    • Real-time webhook integration enabling front-end CMS item creation without authentication
  • Meeting Artifact System
    • Fully automated N8N workflow processing Zoom transcripts
    • AI-generated content includes: speaker-highlighted transcripts, contextual summaries, technical system tags
    • Intelligent action item creation with context awareness of existing initiatives
    • Bidirectional Airtable-Webflow sync enabling faster updates and advanced automations
    • Editable action items with assignment tracking across all project meetings
  • Development Tools Ecosystem
    • GitHub-based script library for cross-project reusability and version control
    • Custom tool registry tracking script deployment across websites
    • Standalone utilities: transcript formatters, animation creators, typography calculators
    • Claude AI integration for rapid custom JavaScript development

Strategic Vision

  • Interoperable Platform Architecture
    • Cross-platform course delivery allowing simultaneous hosting on multiple client websites
    • Unified user profiles sharing selective data across different community platforms
    • Automated content and profile synchronization between independent sites
    • Authentication system enabling client-managed content without Webflow access
  • Business Philosophy
    • Transition from website studio to web app development model
    • Focus on long-term client relationships with evolving capabilities
    • GitHub-hosted improvements automatically benefit all clients using shared scripts
    • Emphasis on "beautiful business" serving purpose beyond profit maximization
    • Aspirational collective ownership model for team members
  • Network Effects Vision
    • Creating "nervous system" connecting disparate organizations on shared technology stack
    • Enabling visibility of on-ground projects, volunteer coordination, and resource matching
    • Moving beyond passive content consumption toward collaborative building
    • Reimagining internet interfaces: moving past grids/lists toward dynamic, spatial, temporal visualization
    • Inspiration from gaming's collaborative capabilities applied to professional/community contexts

Collaboration Discussion

  • Sean's Background & Capabilities
    • Primary identity as designer with strong building/development skills
    • Expertise in scalable design systems and component architecture
    • Full-time UX designer for construction industry software company
    • 10-20 hours weekly availability for freelance work
    • Typical project pricing: $3,000-5,000 for small sites, 2-4 week timeline
  • Potential Cloud Medical Project
    • WordPress to Webflow migration using Mast template
    • Existing CloudX site provides brand foundation
    • Client has prepared content and structure
    • Budget-conscious approach requiring efficient template-based development
    • Role allocation: Sean leading design, potential delegation of routine development tasks to Avonne ($100/hour rate reserved for high-value design work)
  • IRIS Collaborative Model
    • Open invitation for tool and system improvements during client work
    • Compensation for discrete system-building projects on case-by-case basis
    • Shared ownership philosophy with future financial collective structure
    • Knowledge base and documentation contributions encouraged
    • Template and design system development as ongoing collaborative effort

Relevant Initiatives

Iris Studio Design

Priority: 
Very High
Size: 
L
Planning Stage

Iris Portal

Priority: 
Very High
Size: 
XXL
Planning Stage

Modular Platform Technologies

Priority: 
Very High
Size: 
XXL
Planning Stage

New Business Model Development

Priority: 
Very High
Size: 
XL
Planning Stage

Mast Framework Integration & Exploration

Priority: 
High
Size: 
M
Planning Stage

Meeting Artifact Automation System

Priority: 
High
Size: 
L
Planning Stage

GitHub Script Library & Tool Registry

Priority: 
Medium
Size: 
M
Creation Stage
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