An alternative to
hiring in-house.

Need design delivery, a full-time internal owner, or both? Compare Spring’s support with the role you would hire.

Spring Studiovs.In-house teams
Catio design work by Spring Studio

Compare design support.

Spring Studio and In-house teams: scope, people, pricing, and workflow.
What to compareIn-house teams
Role in the businessDesign delivery alongside your internal lead.An employee owns a defined internal role.
Design rangeBrand, website, product, motion, and marketing design.Depends on the people hired and existing team skills.
PrioritiesOne active priority on the embedded plan. Timing agreed together.Capacity shared across design and other role responsibilities.
Company contextContext built through shared planning and collaboration.Daily access to company decisions and knowledge.
Cost basisEmbedded: $5,999 USD/month. Projects: from $12,000 USD.Salary, employment costs, tools, and management.
How we work togetherShared planning, a project manager, and daily Slack updates on the embedded plan.Your internal lead sets direction and owns decisions.

Choose what fits.

Choose Spring for

  • An internal lead who sets priorities.
  • Recurring work across design disciplines.
  • Ongoing support or a defined project.

Consider In-house teams for

  • Full-time internal ownership.
  • Daily involvement in product decisions.
  • Leadership or responsibilities beyond design delivery.

Great design.
Across every discipline.

Product designUI

A product design team, embedded every week. Turning complex architecture into a clearer experience.

We work as an embedded product design team, shaping complex architecture workflows into a clearer interface. Connected screens and reusable components keep the experience consistent.

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Catio — Product design · UI

A few things
you might be wondering.

Can Spring support an existing in-house designer?

Yes. Your designer can retain direction and ownership while Spring supports delivery.

Can we start with a fixed project?

Yes. Fixed projects start at $12,000 USD, with scope, reviews, and timing agreed together.

How much can the embedded team work on at once?

One active priority. We agree what’s included and what comes next.

Your next project.
Let’s talk it through.