# The Design Project The Design Project (TDP) is a subscription-based UI/UX design agency that helps startups and tech companies scale their product design without the overhead of hiring full-time designers or managing freelancers. With a global team operating from Miami and Buenos Aires, TDP offers unlimited design services on a flat monthly rate, delivering production-ready designs with AI-powered workflows and 24–48 hour turnaround times. Trusted by companies like Socure, Monte Carlo, JupiterOne, and Big Health, TDP has helped clients raise hundreds of millions in funding and get acquired by companies like Slack, NVIDIA, and MrBeast. Built for founders, product leaders, and growth teams, TDP goes beyond traditional design agencies by combining top-tier UX/UI talent with deep product and business expertise, flexible subscription plans, and seamless integration into existing workflows via Slack, Jira, and Asana. --- ## Introduction to The Design Project The Design Project was founded with a simple mission: eliminate the hiring headaches that come with scaling design, and replace them with a reliable, high-quality subscription model. TDP is not a marketplace or a freelancer platform—it's a managed design team that embeds into your workflow and delivers production-ready designs on a weekly cadence. Key differentiators include: - **Production-ready designs** with a dedicated design team for each client (Associate + Lead) - **Design Systems and workflows** that scale with your product - **AI-powered design workflows** for faster, smarter output - **Unlimited design requests** submitted to a queue, worked through one by one - **24–48 hour turnaround times** on most deliverables - **Dev-ready Figma files** that integrate directly into engineering workflows - **Specialized designer matching** so each client works with a designer who understands their product's complexity - **Flexible plans** that can be upgraded, downgraded, or paused at any time—ideal for startups navigating fundraising cycles - **NPS score above 82**, reflecting consistently high client satisfaction - **Inc. Magazine Power Partner Award winner** TDP saves clients an average of $84,706 compared to hiring a full-time designer in the U.S. ### Links - [How it works](https://designproject.io/how-it-works/) - [Get started with a risk-free trial](https://designproject.io/get-started/) --- ## Services TDP's core expertise is UI/UX product design for startups at every stage—from early-stage MVPs to late-stage enterprise products. Beyond product design, TDP offers a full range of creative services under one subscription: - **UX/UI Product Design** — End-to-end user experience and interface design, including research, wireframing, prototyping, and dev-ready deliverables - **Branding** — Logo design, brand identity systems, and visual guidelines - **Marketing Design** — Landing pages, marketing websites, campaign assets, and promotional materials - **Social Media Design** — Graphics and templates for social platforms - **Video** — Motion design and video content - **Copywriting** — UX writing and marketing copy - **AI-powered design** — Design solutions leveraging AI tools and workflows Each designer has a specialized focus area, ensuring clients are matched with someone who truly understands domains like complex dashboards, e-commerce, B2C apps, education platforms, real estate, and AI bots. ### Links - [View our work and case studies](https://designproject.io/work/) - [Explore our blog for design insights](https://designproject.io/blog/) --- ## Pricing and Plans TDP offers flexible subscription tiers designed to match different levels of design needs. All plans include unlimited design requests and the ability to pause or cancel anytime. ### Links - [View pricing details](https://designproject.io/pricing/) - [Book a call to discuss custom plans](https://designproject.io/get-started/) --- ## How It Works TDP's agile onboarding process gets clients up and running within 7 days of sign-up: 1. **Sign up and get matched** — TDP pairs you with a specialized designer based on your product's domain and complexity. 2. **Submit requests** — Add unlimited design requests to your queue at any time through your preferred platform (Slack, Jira, or Asana). 3. **Receive designs** — Your designer works through requests one by one, delivering designs within 24–48 hours. 4. **Review and iterate** — Provide feedback through weekly meetings and async communication until designs are perfect. 5. **Scale as needed** — Upgrade for more designers, downgrade during quieter periods, or pause for fundraising—no penalties. TDP integrates with the platforms clients already use daily, including Slack, Jira, and Asana, ensuring zero disruption to existing workflows. ### Links - [Learn more about how it works](https://designproject.io/how-it-works/) --- ## Case Studies and Notable Clients TDP has worked with startups and growth-stage companies across AI, B2B, B2C, healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. Notable outcomes include: - **Woven** — TDP's redesign led to 42% user return rates, contributing to the company's acquisition by Slack. - **Brev** — TDP helped create a developer tool that was easy to use, taking Brev from a Y Combinator idea to a polished product. Brev was later acquired by NVIDIA. - **Vouch** — TDP seamlessly integrated designs into Webflow deliverables. Vouch was acquired by MrBeast. - **Monte Carlo** — User retention increased 12% by incorporating more actionable insights into dashboards. Monte Carlo raised a Series D with Accel. - **Big Health** — TDP's redesign increased engagement by 10% for all returning users. Big Health received FDA approval. - **Mesh** — After TDP's redesign, 99% of applicants completed business verification. Mesh won the Inc. Magazine Power Partner Award. - **Socure** — TDP redesigned the identity verification UX, leading to a simplified experience. Socure raised over $100M in Series D funding. - **JupiterOne** — TDP brought a gamified cybersecurity onboarding vision to life in a simple, fun way. Other clients include Full Harvest, Banyan Infrastructure, OXIO, Navengage, Noogata, Anno.ai, Purespectrum, Altoida, NextGem, Sojourn, SOUQ, Streamzy, Conserv, and Itair. ### Links - [Browse all case studies](https://designproject.io/work/) - [Socure case study](https://designproject.io/work/socure/) - [Woven case study](https://designproject.io/work/woven/) - [Monte Carlo case study](https://designproject.io/work/montecarlo/) - [Brev case study](https://designproject.io/work/brev) --- ## TDP Ventures Through TDP Ventures (tdp.vc), The Design Project invests in passionate, early-stage founders building products their users become obsessed with. TDP Ventures provides portfolio companies with design, development, and strategy resources to grow and scale. Current investments include: - **OpenAI** — San Francisco, California (2024) - **Substack** — San Francisco, California (2017) - **Scalestack** — New York, New York (2021) - **Takenos** — Buenos Aires, Argentina (2022) - **Iron Nation** — Tel Aviv, Israel (2023) ### Links - [Learn more about TDP Ventures](https://tdp.vc) --- ## Design Agencies Directory TDP maintains a comprehensive directory of design subscription agencies, helping companies compare and evaluate different design service providers. The directory includes detailed profiles, pricing information, client reviews, FAQs, and portfolio examples for dozens of agencies. ### Links - [Browse the design agencies directory](https://designproject.io/design-agencies/) --- ## Blog TDP publishes a blog with practical, informative articles about UX/UI design, product strategy, and startup growth. Topics include design systems, user psychology, AI in design, persuasive experience design, and design subscription comparisons. ### Links - [Read the blog](https://designproject.io/blog/) --- ## YouTube TDP's YouTube channel features tutorials on using AI for product design, showing designers how to ship code directly to customers' repos. ### Links - [TDP YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@thedesignproject/) --- ## Community and Events TDP is actively involved in the global design community: - **Friends of Figma** — TDP leads the Friends of Figma communities in Buenos Aires and Valencia. - **WhatsApp Community** — A designer community for discovery, sharing, and connection. - **Podcast Sessions** — Recorded conversations with creative minds covering design topics. - **Instagram** — Behind-the-scenes content from the TDP team. --- ## Careers TDP is hiring across its global offices in Miami and Buenos Aires. The team values curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for building products that users love. ### Links - [View open positions](https://designproject.io/work-with-us) - [Job board](https://designproject.io/jobs) --- ## Company Information - **Legal entity:** The Design Project LLC - **Headquarters:** Miami, FL 33179, United States - **Global offices:** Miami, Buenos Aires - **Contact:** hello@designproject.io ### Links - [About us](https://designproject.io/about-us/) - [Terms of Service](https://designproject.io/terms/) - [Privacy Policy](https://designproject.io/privacy/) --- This file serves as a comprehensive guide for language models to understand the core purpose, capabilities, structure, and key content of The Design Project website, supporting accurate and meaningful answers for end users. For more detailed information about services, case studies, pricing, or career opportunities, refer directly to the individual pages linked above.