Premium design that gets startups funded
We're Contrast, a design studio helping early-stage companies fast-track their way to product-market fit and beyond.
Apps, websites, or brands - we got you covered
As simple as it gets — get continuous design support across any number of projects, for a flat monthly fee. Pause or cancel anytime.
Save over $60.000/year on design services with no compromise on quality
Add a senior designer to your team in days, not weeks. The best part? It’s 50% cheaper than hiring.
An average senior designer in the US gets paid $150.000 per year + benefits. We do it for half that, and we're not average.
What’s the catch?
There is none. Over a decade of experience and a set of processes and resources which we've refined over time help us deliver faster and better.
Words from our customers.
You're in good company.
"Contrast Studio's work resulted in a 53% quarterly growth rate."
"Contrast is an amazing design partner for any start-up looking to level up their digital products."
"Contrast had an incredible design eye, and all the UI screens designed were beautiful."
Thought partners helping you navigate uncertainty
Entrepreneurship is a tough game. We saw great ideas fail because of poor execution.
That's where we come in. Team up with us and gain a seasoned design partner who'll steer you clear of newbie blunders and pave the way for future growth. We've got all your design needs covered, from interface design, to brand identity design, and marcom design.
$15 million
10 years
8 timezones
About the studio
Web Apps
iOS & Android Apps
High-Converting Websites
Design Systems
Brand Identity Design
Brand Guidelines
Pitch Deck Design
Social Media Graphics
and more..
A one-stop shop
for all your design needs.
Pricing
$5,999/mo.
$2,999/mo.
Frequently asked questions
We move fast and work in short iteration cycles. That's the start-up way. You'll receive updates on prioritized tasks every 48 hours on average. An update can be a completed task or a progress report towards a larger one. Updates come in the form of a video recording and a comment in Slack and/or Notion. That brings us to the next point.
We use Notion for project management. We'll set up a page for your company. This is where you'll be able to add product documentation, brand guidelines, graphic assets, etc. This is also where you'll use a kanban board to list out all the tasks you want us to work on.
Finally, as you probably expect, we use Figma for all interface design work. You'll have full transparency into what we're doing. For all other design work (brand identity, print materials, social media assets) we use the Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
Based on our experience, we typically deliver around 2 tasks per week. The exact timing depends on the scope, but when tasks are well-defined, we move quickly. For instance, we completed 45 tasks over 6 months for a client in New York—some big, some small.
To give you an idea, if you needed a new landing page and provided all the necessary materials (text, specs, creative direction, brand assets), we could deliver the first iteration within 48 hrs.
We understand these are just estimates. To ensure we meet your expectations and minimize risk, we offer a two-week trial period. This allows you to test our service, complete some tasks, and see if we're the right fit—all at a moderate cost.
Firstly, we pride ourselves on our efficiency and focus. We deliver 80% of the value with 20% of the effort, which means that we can work quickly and remain focused on achieving results.
Secondly, we believe in speaking our minds and keeping our clients in check. Sometimes, employees may feel uncomfortable about speaking up, but we do not have that issue. As we are not dependent on any single client, we can express our opinions in a respectful manner without fear of negative consequences.
Finally, we are more than just a service provider. With over a decade of experience, we have the expertise to be a valuable thought partner. We are not only here to complete projects, but also to contribute to strategy and decision making.
We're all about value, not clock-watching. Our packages are focused on delivering results, not counting minutes. In fact, speed is our ally – the quicker we get it done, the more valuable it is for you. Expect updates or task completions every 2 days.
Also, don't worry, we're not spreading ourselves thin. We keep our client list short and sweet, giving you the VIP treatment. Your project gets the love and attention it truly deserves.
We specialize in digital product design, namely UI, UX, and brand identity design. So far we've designed interfaces for dozens of apps for both web and mobile platforms. Our capabilities cover the entire design process, from product strategy and UX design, to high-fidelity interface (UI) design. We love a good challenge. Try us.
We're partners in your journey, not just service providers. We become embedded in your team, take ownership, and self-organize to deliver on projects that help achieve business goals. We're also a membership-based studio, meaning we have a limited number of seats. This allows us to focus on giving each client the best experience possible.
Our price is a reflection of the value we're confident we can provide. A senior designer costs around $140k/yr (+benefits). We can provide the same service (or even better) for half that cost, helping you potentially save over $60.000 per year.
Contrast Studio was founded by Calin, a designer with over a decade of experience working with companies all over the US and Western Europe. Most of the work is done by him. When necessary, we expand our bandwidth and capabilities with the help of other top-notch designers.
Definitely! In fact, we require a call before we take on a client. Please book a call to get started.