Personal product studio

Small everyday frictions, gently untangled.

I’m Kuro. I use web, mobile, and AI to turn those everyday moments of “this could be easier” into tools that feel safe and straightforward to use.

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ABOUT THE LAB

Before I build, I listen.

KurodaLab is a small lab for making tools around recurring problems, then testing whether they actually help. Building something is the beginning, not the finish line.

I want tools that do not ask too much explaining or patience from the people using them—tools that let someone reach their goal naturally, without having to think about the machinery underneath. Their time and peace of mind come before the maker’s convenience.

What I make
Thoughtful design and development across web, mobile, and AI
What I notice
Information overload, searching, repetitive input, and small daily hassles
What I value
Clarity, reassurance, honesty, and tools that are easy to keep using

HOW I WORK

Considerate tools,
made with the same care.

  1. 01

    Start close to people

    I do not look for a use for technology. I start with the frictions and doubts that return again and again.

  2. 02

    Keep AI in the background

    More than surprise, I value the quiet reduction of the effort needed to type, decide, and move forward.

  3. 03

    Be honest when it falls short

    I separate what a tool can do from what it cannot yet do, and I do not push anything people do not need.

TOOLS FROM THE LAB

Three tools you can try today.

All three are live, and I’m still testing how useful they are in day-to-day work. App Store Month-End Close and Release Coverage Check start with a free check, without an account. Find Slot Recovery in the Wix App Market.

NOW LIVE VALIDATING

  1. 01 / For App Store developers

    App Store Month-End Close

    Before you close the month, check whether your App Store reports and payment evidence are ready—and find out what to gather next.

    The free diagnostic checks readiness. Payout reconciliation and a fixed close record are paid features.

    Try the free diagnostic

  2. 02 / For stock-photo contributors

    Release Coverage Check

    Before your next upload, check your asset and release-link CSVs for missing links, pending releases, and conflicting records.

    The free check covers a small batch. It does not judge legal validity or guarantee acceptance by a stock platform.

    Try the free check

  3. 03 / For appointment businesses using Wix Bookings

    Slot Recovery

    When a cancellation reopens an appointment, offer the exact slot to one opted-in waitlist visitor and see what happened.

    For appointment services using Wix Bookings. The interface and support materials are English-first; classes and courses are not supported.

    View in the Wix App Market

Free checks process files in your browser. See each product page for paid features, current prices, and supported countries. Release Coverage Check paid checkout is unavailable in Japan.

SAY HELLO

If there is a small friction in your day, I’d love to hear about it.

Have a question about a tool or need help using it? You’re welcome to email me. I’d also like to hear about everyday tasks you wish were a little easier.

Email Kuro

contact@kurodalab.com