Studio Contrast specializes in designing interfaces and websites for early-stage startups (pre-seed > series A). We helped our clients raise over $25 mil. in early-stage funding.
Studio Contrast offers good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Clients appreciate their high-quality design work and quick turnaround times, making them suitable for startups and mid-sized companies seeking effective design solutions.
The company excels in creating brand identities and UI/UX designs that align with client goals. Clients appreciate the cohesive brand identities and visually appealing designs that enhance user experience and engagement.
Impressive Visual Design Aesthetic
The company is lauded for their strong visual design skills, producing aesthetically pleasing and on-brand designs. Clients note the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in their work.
Satisfaction with Value for Cost
Clients consistently highlight the value for cost provided by Studio Contrast. They appreciate the competitive pricing combined with high-quality work, making them an attractive choice for budget-conscious projects.
Effective Communication and Collaboration
Clients commend Studio Contrast for their collaborative approach and transparent communication. The team's ability to work closely with clients and integrate feedback effectively contributes to successful project outcomes.
Responsive and Adaptable
Studio Contrast is recognized for their flexibility and responsiveness to client needs. Their ability to quickly adapt to project changes and provide timely updates ensures a smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
Limited Availability for Larger Engagements
Some clients expressed a desire for more availability from Studio Contrast, as their fractional model can limit the time allocated for larger or more complex projects. This suggests an area for potential growth.
UX/UI Redesign for Flight & Credit Card Points Platform
Featured Review
UX/UI Design
Less than $10,000
Dec. 2025 - Mar. 2026
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"My only wish is that we had more of Studio Contrast's time, as the fractional model worked so well."
Feb 26, 2026
Product Manager, Point.Me
Momin Siddiqui
Verified
Other industries
New York City, New York
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast provided UX/UI design services for a flight and credit card points platform. The team redesigned the search results, flight details pages, and the point wallet, and created the price alert flow.
Studio Contrast's redesign streamlined the client's flight selection process, improved user navigation speed, increased engagement with the point wallet, and boosted the volume of price alerts set by users. Studio Contrast was responsive, punctual, and skilled at understanding the client's needs.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Product Manager of Point.Me
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We help users with credit cards maximize point redemptions for flights.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
Improve the design of the flight search and booking experience
Improve design of the on-site wallet for loyalty points
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
online professional community
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
High ratings
Company values aligned
Not just a pixel jockey, was a true thought partner
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Over a 10-week engagement, Contrast Studio tackled the most critical touchpoints of our platform. The scope included:
Core Search Flow: Redesigning the search results page and individual flight details page for better clarity and information density. Price Alerts: Designing the end-to-end flow for creating and managing flight price notifications. Point Wallet: Revamping the user interface for adding and managing loyalty programs within the user's digital wallet. Design System Integration: Ensuring all new components were scalable and consistent with our evolving brand.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The redesign significantly streamlined the flight selection process. We saw a noticeable improvement in user navigation speed through the search results and a higher engagement rate with the Point Wallet feature. The new price alert flow also reduced friction, leading to a higher volume of alerts being set by users.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Calin’s project management was excellent. He operated with a high degree of autonomy, hitting every milestone on time over the two-month sprint. He was highly responsive to feedback and was able to pivot quickly when internal requirements evolved.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The level of product thinking Calin brings to the table is rare. He doesn't just push pixels; he understands the underlying business logic and user psychology. It felt like having a senior in-house designer who already knew our product inside and out.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
The engagement was very successful. My only wish is that we had more of Studio Contrast's time, as the fractional model worked so well for our team’s pace.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
UX/UI Design for HVAC Company
UX/UI Design
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. - Nov. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Calin’s speed and ability to understand complex systems stood out."
Nov 26, 2025
Product Manager, Runwise
Shawn Hoffman
Verified
HVAC
New York City, New York
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast provided UX/UI design services for an HVAC company. The team was tasked with redesigning the client's email notifications and creating a dashboard for managing tenant complaints.
Studio Contrast successfully helped the client work quickly without compromising quality; most of their first iterations were polished and thoughtful. The team worked in quick cycles, responded fast, and kept everything on track. Moreover, their resources boasted a strong eye for visual design.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Product Manager of Runwise
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Smart HVAC controls
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
Redesign email notifications
Design a dashboard to manage tenant complaints
Design a feature that leverages hourly gas consumption data to improve UX
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
Referral
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We needed help designing two pretty important product areas:
1) A new workflow for managing HPD complaints in the app — something clearer, faster, and more actionable for building managers. 2) A way to turn hourly gas usage data into something useful. We finally got access to that data, so we needed smart UX to surface patterns, detect issues, and highlight savings opportunities.
Both of these areas are messy and can get complicated fast, so we wanted someone who could jump in, understand the context quickly, and make it simple for our users.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The features are still in development, so no hard metrics yet. But Calin helped us move fast — most of his first iterations were polished and thoughful, which saved us time and helped us reach a conclusion faster.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
We mainly worked through Slack and Loom. Calin delivers in quick 1–2 day cycles, responds fast, and keeps everything async-friendly. Very easy to work with.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Calin’s speed and ability to understand complex systems stood out. Our workflows aren’t simple, but he picked them up right away and made them feel intuitive in the UI. Also, he has a strong eye for visual design, so the final screens looked polished and on-brand.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
Nothing comes to mind. Smooth experience all around.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
UI/UX Design for Financial Technology Company
UX/UI Design
Confidential
Jan. - Apr. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We can confidently recommend them to any startup looking for a strong design partner!"
Sep 25, 2025
Former Chief of Staff, Benny
Greg Docter
Verified
Other industries
Madison, Wisconsin
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast used Figma to design the UI/UX of an ESPP lending web app for a financial technology company. The team first helped define key system features and then worked on 1–2 iteration cycles.
Studio Contrast successfully delivered the MVP within the client's target timeframe, providing a solid foundation for future development. The team was highly responsive, constantly available, and their communication was easy. Moreover, they moved quickly while maintaining quality standards.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Former Chief of Staff of Benny
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Benny helps employees max out their ESPP benefits without impacting take-home pay. We built a platform guiding customers through understanding ESPP benefits, planning contributions, finding loan providers, and managing payments.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
UI UX Design for MVP of a ESPP lending web application
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
Mutual Online Community
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We hired Contrast to help think through the features we needed to have in our lending product, as well as design the user experience. Our goal was to design, build, and launch our MVP in about 2 months. Contrast was instrumental in achieving this timeline.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Like any start-up, we wanted to move fast. Contrast matched our pace and helped launch our MVP within the target timeframe. The design provided a solid foundation for future development.
We began with two workshops defining key system features. Calin then worked in 1-2 day iteration cycles, sending demos of design progress. We reviewed work and provided feedback via Slack and Figma. The process was clear, smooth, and efficient.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
We started with a couple of foundational meetings to ensure alignment. Afterwards, we continued async, though Calin was always happy to hop on a call as needed. Regardless, Calin sent us video recordings to update us every 2 days. He was highly responsive and communication was easy.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Contrast moves fast while maintaining quality standards. They understand startup requirements and MVP development. I appreciated the clear communication and frameworks Calin came to the table with to guide us through the design process.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
Nothing to mention here. We can confidently recommend them to any startup looking for a strong design partner!
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Design & Branding for Real Estate Brokerage
BrandingUX/UI DesignWeb Design
Confidential
July 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I would recommend his studio without hesitation."
Aug 5, 2025
Senior Consultant, Ludian Advisors
Katie Patel
Verified
Real estate
New York City, New York
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast designed a website for a commercial real estate brokerage. The team created the core Figma designs for the client's website, including the homepage and services page, to refresh their brand.
Studio Contrast successfully set up the client's CMS and key design elements. The team aligned the page layouts with the new brand direction, providing a strong foundation for ongoing development. The team delivered on time, responded to the client's feedback, and showed impressive craft skills.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Senior Consultant of Ludian Advisors
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Ludian Advisors is a commercial real estate capital brokerage.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
Refresh the company brand
Design a website that matches the new brand identity and converts visitors to leads
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
Referral
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Calin delivered the core Figma designs for the Ludian website, including homepage, services, team, and deal pages. His work established a consistent visual system, aligned with stakeholder feedback, and provided a clear foundation for development.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Calin’s work on the Ludian website resulted in a fully structured CMS setup, implementation of key design elements, and alignment of page layouts with the new brand direction, providing a strong foundation for ongoing development.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Calin performed excellently, delivering on time and responding to our feedback promptly. He usually delivered the updates we requested the next day.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Professionalism stands out. Calin thoroughly understood our needs, provided clear guidance throughout the process, and responded to feedback well. His craft skills are impressive. He consistently delivered polished, visually-pleasing designs.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
I can't think of any areas for improvement at the moment. Calin delivered exceptional work. I would recommend his studio without hesitation.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & UX/UI Design for Financial Services Company
BrandingUX/UI DesignWeb Design
$50,000 to $199,999
Aug. 2024 - May 2025
4.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0
"Studio Contrast was responsive and flexible."
Aug 1, 2025
Director of Product, Financial Services Co
Joe Villanueva
Verified
Financial services
Irvine, California
201-500 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Studio Contrast designed a marketing website and brand materials for a financial services company. The team also revised the brand guide and created PowerPoint decks.
Studio Contrast delivered high-quality work that met expectations. The team had a fast turnaround time and was flexible with feedback. Moreover, the team was responsive and delivered on time and within budget. Overall, the team showcased their expertise and craftsmanship across all their work.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the director of products at Allevate Financial.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Studio Contrast?
We needed help with design and branding. The overall goals were we wanted to revamp the marketing site.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Studio Contrast designed our marketing website and brand materials. They also revised our brand guide and created PowerPoint decks. The team gathered context by asking for reference materials, including our existing brand guide, marketing site, and product design. Studio Contrast provided initial designs and asked for feedback. They also provided a deck and asked for feedback. The team gave us advice on what worked and didn’t based on our feedback.
What is the team composition?
We worked with one person from Studio Contrast, Călin.
How did you come to work with Studio Contrast?
We found them through a referral. We chose them because of the quality of their work, though the referral was good, we still needed to see whether or not it was going to work out for our business. So, we set up a few meetings and reviewed their work. We were happy with that, so we decided to proceed.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent close to $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from August 2024–May 2025.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Studio Contrast’s work met my expectations. The team had a fast turnaround time and was flexible with feedback. We went through several back and forth. The work was high-quality, and we continue to use it. Studio Contrast showcased their expertise and craftsmanship across all their work.
How did Studio Contrast perform from a project management standpoint?
Most of the time, Studio Contrast delivered on time and within budget. The team was responsive, but we would have liked them to be more proactive in reaching out to us. We used Slack for fast communication and email for slower communication. We also used Notion for project management.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Studio Contrast was responsive and flexible.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They could be more proactive in reaching out to clients.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Set a daily alarm to follow up on the work.
RATINGS
4.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
Branding & UX/UI Design for Transportation Software Platform
BrandingUX/UI DesignWeb Design
Less than $10,000
May 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The quality of Calin's work is excellent and so is his work ethic."
Aug 1, 2025
Founder, Transportation Software Platform
Vineet
Verified
Other industries
San Francisco, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast provided branding and UX/UI design services for a transportation software platform. The team created a brand identity kit that included a logo, wordmark, and product design.
Studio Contrast successfully delivered the brand identity kit and the first version of the client's website landing page. The team was highly responsive, timely, and efficient. Ultimately, the team's top-notch visual design aesthetic and work ethic were hallmarks of their work.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder of a software platform
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Software platform for moving companies
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
Create a strong visual brand identity that will help the company stand out amongst competitors and appeal to our ICP
Clean up the product architecture and UX
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
Referral
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
High ratings
Work Samples
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We hired Contrast to do a full visual brand refresh, which include the logo, wordmark, website, a v1 of the landing page, and a bit of product design as well.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
A brand identity kit and v1 of the website landing page
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Calin was fast at responding to requests and deliverables. He clearly works quickly and manages his tasks very efficiently.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Calin's visual design aesthetic is top notch. He's able to understand the business and was able to produce a brand identity kit that aligned strongly with our product and customer persona.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
It would be great if there was some flexibiliy around their engagement model, either via time and materials or providing an estimate for what can be accomplished in a week/month. The current retainer model with one request at a time makes it somewhat difficult to get a sense of how much can be done in a month and can sometimes create a sense of "missing the boat".
To be clear, the retainer model can work very well for teams that have the resources. Regardless, the quality of Calin's work is excellent and so is his work ethic.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Design & Branding Services for B2B SaaS Company
BrandingUX/UI DesignWeb Design
Less than $10,000
Mar. - May 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Items were delivered on time as promised and with high quality and great detail."
May 9, 2025
Marketing Consultant, B2B SaaS Company
Jett Villanueva
Verified
Other industries
St. Louis, Missouri
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast provided web design and branding services for a B2B SaaS company. The team worked on establishing the client's brand positioning and creative direction and designed a website on Webflow.
Studio Contrast successfully built a high-converting website from scratch, exceeding the client's expectations. The team delivered world-class design work and was professional throughout. Studio Contrast's ability to deliver on time and provide the best industry practices was remarkable.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Marketing Consultant of B2B SaaS company.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
B2B SaaS company dedicated to serving the needs of event planners and community builders.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
Founding Web Design
Branding Assets
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
Referral
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Good value for cost
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Worked with the founding team to establish brand positioning, creative direction, and ICP by delivering a website design and implementing it in Webflow.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Built a website from scratch using ambiguous information and feedback, delivering world-class design work and professionalism while advising the team on best practices in the industry. This website is a high-converting page targeted at our ICP that will punch above its weight as the startup looks to close early sales.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Items were delivered on time as promised and with high quality and great detail.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Calin brought a strong sense of taste and clear perspective to the project, drawing on his background and expertise to inform thoughtful, well-grounded decisions. He collaborated well with the team and guided our company’s foundational design direction. Even with limited information, he exceeded expectations, delivering standout design work and helping us establish a top-tier brand.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
No, he did well and did what we needed
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Web Redesign for UX Design Academy
BrandingWeb Design
$10,000 to $49,999
Apr. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The process was smooth. If anything, I wish we had started working with them sooner."
May 9, 2025
Founder, Mento Design Academy
Radu Vucea
Verified
Education
Sheridan, Wyoming
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Studio Contrast has revamped the brand identity of a UX design academy. The team has redesigned the website and mapped out the content with an outline that focuses on user concerns and storytelling.
Studio Contrast has delivered a project that meets the client's expectations. The team has organized a smooth process, been responsive via Slack, held regular check-ins, and explained the rationale behind their design choices. Their strategic approach and swift responses stand out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder of Mento Design Academy
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We help people transition into UX design through high-quality mentorship and cohort-based learning.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Studio Contrast to accomplish?
Revamp the brand identity to make it resonate more with a design-conscious audience
Redesign the website to increase conversion rate
SOLUTION
How did you find Studio Contrast?
My network
Why did you select Studio Contrast over others?
High ratings
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
focused on narrative, clarity, and conversion.
How many teammates from Studio Contrast were assigned to this project?
I worked directly with Calin, the founder.
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We started with brand strategy to clarify our positioning. From there, we developed a new identity and mood board to guide the creative direction. Then we mapped out the website content with a clear outline focused on user concerns and storytelling. Finally, they designed the site and are now implementing it in Webflow.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
It’s too early to tell but I love how the project turned out and we’re already seeing good signs.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Super organized. We had regular check-ins and were in constant content via Slack. Calin was quick to respond and always explained why behind every design choice. Felt more like a partner than a vendor.
What was your primary form of communication with Studio Contrast?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They don’t just make things pretty—they ask sharp questions and push for clarity. The strategy behind the design made the difference.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Studio Contrast could have done differently?
Honestly, no major complaints. The process was smooth. If anything, I wish we had started working with them sooner.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Deck Redesign for Market Research Tech Platform
Branding
Less than $10,000
Mar. - Apr. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Contrast Studio worked quickly, shared updates every couple of days, and delivered faster than we expected."
Apr 3, 2024
CEO, Emporia Research
Michael Hess
Verified
Other industries
New York City, New York
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Contrast Studio redesigned three decks for a market research tech platform. The process included creating a mood board to enhance the client's brand identity. Figma was used to create the required designs.
Contrast Studio completed the client's marketing collateral within two weeks, helping the client understand how their brand identity could evolve and leaving a positive impression on corporate customers. The team worked quickly and was collaborative, understanding, and design-oriented.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Emporia Research
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
B2B Market Research Technology Platform.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Contrast Studio to accomplish?
Brand Refresh
SOLUTION
How did you find Contrast Studio?
Online Search
Why did you select Contrast Studio over others?
Good value for cost
How many teammates from Contrast Studio were assigned to this project?
1 Employee
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We hired Contrast to redesign 3 decks for us. Before kicking off, we filled out a survey to better define our brand identity. Next, Contrast put together a moodboard to help us align on what our brand identitty could evolve into. Finally, we started working on the decks, which turned out great.
Collaboration and communication was done via email and Figma comments. Contrast did a great job for us so the back-and-forth was minimal. To make it more efficient, we also had edit access to the Figma file to make minor changes.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our marketing collateral was all done in 2 weeks and we have a vision of how our brand identity could mature and evolve. The sales and pricing decks helped us make a great impression on our corporate clients.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
We worked fully async over email and Figma. Contrast Studio worked quickly, shared updates every couple of days, and delivered faster than we expected.
What was your primary form of communication with Contrast Studio?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Calin has a great eye for design. He also just quickly understood our brand identity and how to evolve it.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Contrast Studio could have done differently?
Nothing to mention. Contrast knocked it out of the park!
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
MVP UI/UX Design for Rewards Platform
UX/UI Design
Less than $10,000
Jan. - Feb. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Contrast Studio had an incredible design eye."
Feb 23, 2024
Senior Product Manager, Invisibly
Sarosh Mawani
Verified
Other industries
New York City, New York
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Contrast Studio provided UI/UX design services for a rewards platform. Contrast Studio helped the client finish their product's MVP design when they transitioned from one designer to another.
Contrast Studio helped the client finish their product's MVP from a design perspective, delivering beautiful UI/UX designs. The team showcased impressive design skills and understood the client's brand quickly. Contrast Studio delivered work on time and used Notion templates to keep track of tasks.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm a senior product manager of a data-for-rewards platform.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Contrast Studio?
We hired Contrast Studio to bridge the gap between our transition from one in-house designer to another. We required a temporary solution until we found a new full-time designer.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Contrast Studio helped us ensure our engineering team stayed up to speed and had what they needed to finish building our product's MVP. Contrast Studio created a Notion board with templates for all the required tasks. We had to fill out those templates to request work from Contrast Studio.
What is the team composition?
We only worked with Călin (Founder & Designer).
How did you come to work with Contrast Studio?
We found Contrast Studio through a community newsletter that we're part of. How much have you invested with them?
We spent around $5,000 for that one month of work.
What is the status of this engagement?
We engaged Contrast Studio from January–February 2024.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Contrast Studio helped us get our product's MVP to the finish line from a design perspective. We needed external support to ensure we finished our MVP functionalities, and the team designed last-minute things. Contrast Studio was very accommodating and helpful.
How did Contrast Studio perform from a project management standpoint?
Contrast Studio delivered work on a weekly basis and always on time. The team respected the project's cost. Contrast Studio's Notion templates made it easy to request exactly what we needed. I just filled out those templates, and then Călin knew exactly how to design the pages and what our vision for the screens was.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
I want to highlight Călin's work; he was fantastic to work with.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Contrast Studio had an incredible design eye, and all the UI screens designed were beautiful. The team was able to catch our design system and our brand in such a short amount of time, which was impressive.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can't think of anything for Contrast Studio to improve.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
They’re a perfect match for early-stage startups that are looking for the skill set of an experienced designer at the cost of less than one designer.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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17 Reviews
Packages we offer:
Brand Identity Design
Our brand identity package equips your startup with a complete visual foundation—logo, color palette, typography, and brand guidelines—so you look consistent and professional from day one. You’ll leave with a toolkit that builds trust, recognition, and confidence across every touchpoint.
Small
Starter
$10,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Social Media Banner Design
3
week
delivery
Medium
Growth
$15,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Curated Stock Photography Library
5
week
delivery
Large
Enterprise
$21,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Curated Stock Photography Library
7
week
delivery
Features
Small
$10,000
/total
Medium
$15,000
/total
Large
$21,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Curated Stock Photography Library
–
Social Media Banner Design
Email Marketing Template
–
Brand Icons and Illustrations
Stationary Design
Number of Revisions
1
2
3
Landing page
–
Website components template library
–
–
User interface concepts (web or mobile)
–
Tone of voice
–
Mision, Vision, Values
Presentation Template
–
–
Set of 5 illustrations or 3D visuals
–
–
Small
$10,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Curated Stock Photography Library
–
Social Media Banner Design
Email Marketing Template
–
Brand Icons and Illustrations
Stationary Design
Number of Revisions
1
Landing page
–
Website components template library
–
User interface concepts (web or mobile)
–
Tone of voice
–
Mision, Vision, Values
Presentation Template
–
Set of 5 illustrations or 3D visuals
–
Medium
$15,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Curated Stock Photography Library
Social Media Banner Design
Email Marketing Template
Brand Icons and Illustrations
Stationary Design
Number of Revisions
2
Landing page
Website components template library
–
User interface concepts (web or mobile)
Tone of voice
Mision, Vision, Values
Presentation Template
–
Set of 5 illustrations or 3D visuals
–
Large
$21,000
/total
Logo Design
Color Palette
Brand Font Family & Font Files
Visual Design Guide
Curated Stock Photography Library
Social Media Banner Design
Email Marketing Template
Brand Icons and Illustrations
Stationary Design
Number of Revisions
3
Landing page
Website components template library
User interface concepts (web or mobile)
Tone of voice
Mision, Vision, Values
Presentation Template
Set of 5 illustrations or 3D visuals
Website Design
We design websites that don’t just look good—they work hard. Clean, fast, and built to convert, your site becomes a 24/7 sales machine that makes your startup look legit and win more customers.
Small
Starter
$11,000
/total
Number of Pages: 3-5
Number of revisions: 1
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts: 1
Google Analytics Setup
4
week
delivery
Medium
Growth
$23,000
/total
Number of Pages: 6-10
Number of revisions: 2
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts: 2
Google Analytics Setup
6
week
delivery
Large
Enterprise
$39,000
/total
Number of Pages: 11-20
Number of revisions: 3
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts: 3
Google Analytics Setup
8
week
delivery
Features
Small
$11,000
/total
Medium
$23,000
/total
Large
$39,000
/total
Number of Pages
3-5
6-10
11-20
Number of revisions
1
2
3
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts
1
2
3
Google Analytics Setup
CMS
Wordpress, Webflow, or Framer
Wordpress, Webflow, or Framer
Wordpress, Webflow, or Framer
SSL Certification
On-website SEO
–
CMS Training
–
Contact Form
Chatbot Setup
Conversion-focused design
Small
$11,000
/total
Number of Pages
3-5
Number of revisions
1
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts
1
Google Analytics Setup
CMS
Wordpress, Webflow, or Framer
SSL Certification
On-website SEO
–
CMS Training
–
Contact Form
Chatbot Setup
Conversion-focused design
Medium
$23,000
/total
Number of Pages
6-10
Number of revisions
2
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts
2
Google Analytics Setup
CMS
Wordpress, Webflow, or Framer
SSL Certification
On-website SEO
CMS Training
Contact Form
Chatbot Setup
Conversion-focused design
Large
$39,000
/total
Number of Pages
11-20
Number of revisions
3
Responsive Web Design
Number of Design Concepts
3
Google Analytics Setup
CMS
Wordpress, Webflow, or Framer
SSL Certification
On-website SEO
CMS Training
Contact Form
Chatbot Setup
Conversion-focused design
UI/UX Design (web or mobile apps)
We design clean, UX-optimized app interfaces that help startups move fast and look world-class. From MVPs to full-scale products, we handle everything from UX flows and prototypes to polished UI and design systems, so your product feels effortless to use and impossible to ignore.
Small
Early-stage startups validating their idea
$10,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
4
week
delivery
Medium
Funded startups refining UX and expanding product
$20,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
6
week
delivery
Large
Series A+ teams scaling products
$30,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
8
week
delivery
Features
Small
$10,000
/total
Medium
$20,000
/total
Large
$30,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
Number of screens
Up to 10
Up to 20
Up to 30
Number of revisions
1
2
3
Design System
Basic
Full
Full
Developer handoff
Not included
Simple, in Figma
Detailed – Figma dev notes, video demos, and Notion write-up
Small
$10,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
Number of screens
Up to 10
Number of revisions
1
Design System
Basic
Developer handoff
Not included
Medium
$20,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
Number of screens
Up to 20
Number of revisions
2
Design System
Full
Developer handoff
Simple, in Figma
Large
$30,000
/total
UX Strategy
User Flows
Wireframes
Prototype
UI Design
Number of screens
Up to 30
Number of revisions
3
Design System
Full
Developer handoff
Detailed – Figma dev notes, video demos, and Notion write-up
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