What is a design subscription?
Updated March 23, 2026 3 min read
What Is a Design Subscription?
A design subscription is a monthly retainer for ongoing UX and design work, replacing per-project billing with a predictable monthly fee. Instead of scoping individual projects, you get a set amount of design capacity each month — available whenever you need it. It suits companies that have continuous design needs but don’t want to hire in-house. The cost is fixed. The scope is flexible.