About Us

We are Contralto Studio, a product studio based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded by Josh Jarvis, an engineer turned product strategist, we unite deep technical craftsmanship with a relentless focus on outcomes.

Why we exist

Too often, companies ship features rather than solving real problems. We believe that software should serve measurable impact and that true value lies in why you build, not just what.

At Contralto, we flip the script: Outcomes > Velocity.

How we work

  • We start with the job — Name the real problem.
  • Define success — In the simplest numbers possible.
  • Rank work by relevance and value — Focus on what matters most.
  • The Contralto Board — A living score that confirms whether the product still matters. The score is continuously evaluated and tuned for every atom of your product.

Who we work with

We partner with companies from manufacturing to services, tech to non-tech. If you value measured outcomes, autonomy and elite product thinking we'll be a strong fit.

Our ethos

Driven. Designed. Disciplined. Delivered.

We don't do theatrics. We do craft. We stand for simple, high-impact design and honest work.