Innovate. Build. Transform.
MDWST Labs is a Midwest-born creative technology studio focused on building thoughtful digital experiences, experimental software, and modern web tools. Blending clean design with engineering, MDWST Labs explores the intersection of technology, culture, and creativity — from web platforms and branding to automation, AI, and interactive media. Inspired by the independent spirit of the Midwest, the lab values simplicity, innovation, and building things that feel human.
Active Projects
Spades With Cats
My personal project, a fun little web app based roguelike card game based on two player spades with a fun feline twist and seeded runs. Check it out yourself below!
Team
Josh Ryan
Founder/CEO/Man of Many Hats
For years, I’ve worked hands-on in the mechanical trades — solving real-world problems where efficiency, reliability, and practical experience matter most. Alongside that career, I earned a degree from Indiana University focusing on informatics and database management. I employ a method combining real hands-on field experience with a deep understanding of software systems, data, and emerging technology.
MDWST Labs is my dream combination of my years in the trades and my decades of education and continued education in the ever evolving tech world. I help mechanical and service-based businesses modernize their operations by integrating AI, automation, and custom software into the workflows they rely on every day — from CRM systems and inventory management to scheduling, reporting, and operational visibility. My goal is simple: build technology that works for the people actually using it.
Beyond consulting, I’m also an independent game developer and lifelong builder at heart. Whether designing software, creating interactive experiences, or welding a custom project in my garage, I’m driven by the same mindset: innovate boldly, build thoughtfully, and transform the way people work.