Sword in Board Workshop is the parent company behind These Lucky Stars and the DBA used for web development consulting, freelance projects, and creative side ventures. The name comes from the tabletop RPG term for having both offense and defense — building things that are both useful and well-crafted.
Focus
Static sites, Hugo, Netlify deployments
Structure
Parent company for These Lucky Stars; DBA for web dev projects
Stack
Hugo · Netlify · Tailwind CSS · JavaScript
Interests
Capabilities
What we bring to every project — from planning to launch.
Static Site Development
Expert use of Hugo to build fast, maintainable static websites with clean content architecture and templating.
Netlify Deployment
Seamless deployments with continuous integration, custom domains, redirect rules, and edge functions.
Front-End Design
Responsive layouts using Tailwind CSS and modern HTML/CSS, with attention to typography and usability.
Version Control
Git-based workflows for every project — clean commit history, branching strategies, and collaboration-ready repositories.
Performance
Sites built with Core Web Vitals in mind — fast page loads, optimized assets, and minimal JavaScript.
Project Management
Small, focused projects handled from requirements to launch with clear communication and no unnecessary overhead.
Projects & Work
A selection of projects and ventures under the Sword in Board Workshop umbrella.
These Lucky Stars
Founder & Developer
A project dedicated to event listings, music community resources, and band-related web presence.
- Built and maintain the These Lucky Stars website using Hugo and Netlify
- Designed a fast, static architecture for event listings and band info
- Handles ongoing content updates, performance optimization, and hosting
Sword in Board Workshop
Web Developer (Freelance / DBA)
DBA for freelance web development and side project work, including client sites and personal experiments.
- Builds static sites with Hugo, deployed via Netlify for speed and reliability
- Works with small businesses and creatives on branding and web presence
- Develops tooling and experiments in modern front-end development
Technical Stack
The tools and technologies we rely on to build reliable, modern web experiences.
Static Site Generators
Front-End
Hosting & DevOps
What People Say
Feedback from clients and collaborators.
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Reach out and let's talk.