Michael Filipiuk

I design apps and websites
for early-stage companies

I design apps and websites for early-stage startups

World-class design. Budget-friendly pricing.

World-class design.

Budget-friendly pricing.

Our work with Michael led to tangible, measured growth for our agency.

It wasn’t just another black box investment, where you throw money away and hope for the best.

Instead, we found the perfect partner to help us level up our growth strategy and champion our brand.

Our work with Michael led to tangible, measured growth for our agency.

It wasn’t just another black box investment, where you throw money away and hope for the best. Instead, we found the perfect partner to help us level up our growth strategy and champion our brand.

Samuel Lopez, Co-Founder @ Parable

You don't need a "simple MVP".
You need a detailed, user-centric product that drives real results.

Times changed.

Startups no longer launch with rushed designs made by fly-by-night designers found on Fiverr.

Design is no longer nice to have - it's one of the most important investments founders can make to propel their growth.

Your Problem

  • You know your industry, but you lack design and product skills to make your vision a reality.


  • You feel like the competition is always one step ahead, and it's hard for you to find the voice for your product and brand.


  • You lack time and resources to focus on your digital presence.

Your Solution

  • A dedicated, experienced design partner ready to take care of all your product & website design needs.


  • A detailed, clean product that serves your perfect customer and positions your company as a market leader.


  • A conversion-optimized website that consistently transforms visitors into customers, operating seamlessly around the clock.

SERVICES & PRICING

Here's what I can help you with.

  • Web App Design

  • Mobile App Design

  • Website Design

  • Framer Development

  • Copywriting

  • Animations

  • Pitch Decks

  • Presentations

  • Social Media Content

  • UX/UI Audit

Available for September, 2024

Projects start at

$5,000

Websites

$5,000 to $10,000

Mobile / Web Apps

$10,000 to $20,000

THE PROCESS

Here's what's next.

On our discovery call, we'll review your situation, discuss your project goals, and identify the best next steps to take.

It won't be a sales call. The goal will be to see if there's a fit between us, and if there's a way for us to create something together.

If it turns out that we're a good fit, you will receive a proposal from me within 24 hours of the call, including a detailed scope breakdown and my quote. If we're aligned, I'll send over a contract and the first invoice.

Once we kick off, I will dedicate a morning work sprint to your project every workday, focusing on the most important tasks.

You'll receive daily updates from me to review the progress.
We'll continue iterating until the product is perfect.

Once the work moves into development, I'll be available to audit the product and guide your developers on necessary changes.

Finally, your product goes live.

TESTIMONIALS

Don't take it from me.
Hear it from my past clients.

(and current friends)

Sam Martin

CEO at Culture Shock

Sam Martin

CEO at Culture Shock

Casey Adams

Founder at Listener

Casey Adams

Founder at Listener

Jake Sacks

Founder at hngr

Jake Sacks

Founder at hngr

James Simoes

Tech at POCO

James Simoes

Tech at POCO

About me

Hello, I'm Michael.

I'm dedicated to helping ambitious founders launch impactful products through beautiful and usable design.


Ever since my design career began in 2019, I helped over 30 companies launch, grow, and get funded. The products which I've designed reached millions of people and earned millions of dollars for my clients.


Apart from working with companies, I also share design content on social media. My profiles have are currently followed by over 130,000 people in total. I focus on sharing tips, advice, and thought-provoking essays on design that challenge the status-quo.


I also wrote 4 eBooks on design & freelancing. Over 40,000+ Designers got a copy and changed their career thanks to them.


Today, I'm driven to work with high-performance teams to help them through my design skills.


I believe that small details matter. Even if you or your customers won't notice them consciously, they add up. Attention to detail is my core virtue.

Author of 4 eBooks

FAQ

Got a question?

Why would I work with you instead of a design subscription agency?

I know that the subscription agencies are all the hype right now. But they don't come without shortcomings. Firstly, the requests aren't "unlimited". Yes, you can add as many requests as you like, but they promise to complete them every 2-3 workdays. If we take 22 workdays in a month, that leaves you with anywhere from 7 to 11 requests a month. More complex ones can take up to a week, so realistically you're likely getting up to 10 design tasks completed every month. There's also an issue with defining what a request even is. Changing font size can be a request. Is designing a mobile app a request, or do they break it down into 10 or 15 separate requests? But there's an even bigger issue. At their core, these agencies expect you to know exactly what you want. I believe it's the Designer's job to help figure out what's best instead of putting that responsibility on the client. In short, there are many subscription agencies. But I believe that there's a huge power in adding a dedicated Design Partner (such as myself) to your team.

What do I need to give you to get started?

We can start from complete scratch. All I need from you is the vision of what you want to create. If you already have some designs in place, we can use them as the starting point, or scrap them and start from scratch.

Do you charge for additional revisions?

No. When we start working together, you can be assured that your money will give you exactly the designs you were looking for. There will be no surprise charges for additional revisions.

Can you work with wireframes or our existing designs?

Yes! In fact, if you have something to use as a starting point, it already boosts the process by a lot, and brings the total cost down.

What happens after the design is ready & I approve it?

It depends. If it turns out you'll have an ongoing need for more design work, we can chat about extending our collaboration with a retainer. If not, we can say our goodbyes. But I still prefer to keep in touch. That way I can ensure that the designs are implemented properly. Also, if it turns out you have any edit requests, I'll be there to help, even after the project is officially done.

I have an agency. Can I outsource work to you?

Yes, I work with agencies.

Do you issue refunds?

No, I don't issue refunds.

Why would I work with you instead of a design subscription agency?

I know that the subscription agencies are all the hype right now. But they don't come without shortcomings. Firstly, the requests aren't "unlimited". Yes, you can add as many requests as you like, but they promise to complete them every 2-3 workdays. If we take 22 workdays in a month, that leaves you with anywhere from 7 to 11 requests a month. More complex ones can take up to a week, so realistically you're likely getting up to 10 design tasks completed every month. There's also an issue with defining what a request even is. Changing font size can be a request. Is designing a mobile app a request, or do they break it down into 10 or 15 separate requests? But there's an even bigger issue. At their core, these agencies expect you to know exactly what you want. I believe it's the Designer's job to help figure out what's best instead of putting that responsibility on the client. In short, there are many subscription agencies. But I believe that there's a huge power in adding a dedicated Design Partner (such as myself) to your team.

What do I need to give you to get started?

We can start from complete scratch. All I need from you is the vision of what you want to create. If you already have some designs in place, we can use them as the starting point, or scrap them and start from scratch.

Do you charge for additional revisions?

No. When we start working together, you can be assured that your money will give you exactly the designs you were looking for. There will be no surprise charges for additional revisions.

Can you work with wireframes or our existing designs?

Yes! In fact, if you have something to use as a starting point, it already boosts the process by a lot, and brings the total cost down.

What happens after the design is ready & I approve it?

It depends. If it turns out you'll have an ongoing need for more design work, we can chat about extending our collaboration with a retainer. If not, we can say our goodbyes. But I still prefer to keep in touch. That way I can ensure that the designs are implemented properly. Also, if it turns out you have any edit requests, I'll be there to help, even after the project is officially done.

I have an agency. Can I outsource work to you?

Yes, I work with agencies.

Do you issue refunds?

No, I don't issue refunds.

It's your move. Let's chat!

Let's chat

We'll determine if there's a fit to work together.

No sales pitches, no BS, just a productive 30-minute conversation.
If you prefer to work async, email me at hey@justmichael.co

On this quick call, we'll determine if there's a fit to work together. If you prefer to work async, email me at hey@justmichael.co