Sprints start at $5,000 AUD
Simple pricing. Payment plans available.
Start a Sprint
Monthly plans, no minimum commitment.
Scale Design Output Without the Overhead
Our design subscription is a full-stack design resource for your growing business. Scale your marketing and product efforts with minimal effort.
We help early stage companies and startups with...
Product Design
Like having a UI/UX designer in your team at a fraction of the cost.
- Design system updates
- UX guidance
- Ideation
- New features
- Updating existing designs
Website Optimisation
Use us as a design resource to boost conversion and SEO impact.
- CRO
- Landing pages and funnels
- Blog graphics and visualisations
- New page design
- UX audit
Prototyping
Build fully functional product MVPs for user testing and stakeholder communication.
- Figma prototyping
- Animations
- User testing preparation
- User flows
- Mobile app and desktop
"We've had Tension Studio on a retainer focusing on UX, UI, and design work, and I've been really, really impressed with the quality of their work — understanding business goals and integrating them to create visually appealing designs. They make us feel confident that our designs are being done in the right way."
Alex Solo
Co-founder, Sprintlaw
How it works
An uncomplicated design arrangement with predictable pricing and consistently quality output.
Get Started
01
Signup
Get access to your private dashboard, Figma file and Slack channel. Use your dashboard to add tasks, follow updates and provide feedback.
02
Kick-off
We start the month with an onboarding call to align on your strategy and focus for the month. Then, we plan our first few tasks.
03
Request a Task
Add your first design request, attach references, and set priorities. If the brief is clear, we get to work on your design task.
04
Design Delivery
Receive your design within 2–3 business days on average. Shared async with an accompanying loom video.
05
Review, Refine or Next
If any changes needed, we'll revise the output until you're 100% satisfied. Otherwise we pick up the next task on the priority list.
Perfect for...
Funded startups
SaaS Startups
Established Tech Businesses
E-commerce Brands
simple pricing
Monthly Subscription
standard
$3,750 AUD/mo
15% off for 3 month blocks
Get Started
One design request at a time
Average 2-3 business day delivery
Website, product and brand design
Dedicated senior designer
Private slack channel
Pause or cancel anytime
premium
$7,000 AUD/mo
Double your requests
Get Started
Two design requests at a time
2-3 business day delivery per task
Website, product, brand design
Dedicated senior designer
Pause or cancel anytime
Private slack channel
Webflow or Framer development
Copywriting support
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Recent work
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our studio's processes, services, and working with startups.
How does your design process cater specifically to startups?
Our agile approach is tailored for startup speed and flexibility. We focus on rapid prototyping, iterative design, and scalable solutions that grow with your business.
What makes Tension Studio different from other design agencies?
We specialize in startup ecosystems, offering a unique blend of strategic branding, UI/UX design, and development expertise. Our team thinks like founders, ensuring designs that not only look great but drive business growth.
Can you help with both branding and product design?
Absolutely! We offer end-to-end design services, from crafting your brand identity to designing intuitive user interfaces for your products. This ensures a cohesive visual language across all touchpoints.
How do you ensure our design will resonate with our target audience?
We begin every custom project with in-depth market research. This data-driven approach ensures your design speaks directly to your ideal customers.
We're on a tight budget. Do you offer flexible pricing?
We understand constraints and offer scalable packages. From one-off projects to ongoing retainers, we'll work with you to find a solution that fits your budget and goals.
How quickly can you deliver a complete brand identity?
Our typical branding sprint takes 2-3 weeks, but we can accommodate faster timelines if needed. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work efficiently.
Do you offer ongoing support after the initial design is complete?
Yes, we offer retainer packages for continuous design support as your startup grows and evolves. This ensures your brand and product design stay fresh and aligned with your business goals.
Can you help us redesign our existing brand/product?
Absolutely! We specialize in both creating new designs and refreshing existing ones. We'll audit your current design, identify areas for improvement, and develop a strategy to elevate your visual presence.
We're not based in Australia. Can you still work with us?
Of course! While we're based in Wollongong, we work with startups globally. Our streamlined remote workflow ensures smooth collaboration, no matter where you're located.