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From editorial series to cinematic brand films, every project here tells a visual story shaped by emotion, aesthetic, and direction.
From editorial series to cinematic brand films, every project here tells a visual story shaped by emotion, aesthetic, and direction.
Design Process
Pricing reflects more than time spent
Founders comparing quotes across studios often assume the price difference is purely about hours worked, but experienced studios are also pricing in strategic judgment, risk of getting a foundational decision wrong, and the compounding value of a strong brand or product experience over time. A studio charging significantly more is not automatically better, but a studio charging significantly less is also not automatically a bargain, since the gap often reflects real differences in process depth.
What actually drives cost up or down
Scope is the most obvious driver, more deliverables and more disciplines involved, brand strategy plus identity plus a website plus motion, naturally cost more than a single deliverable. Complexity also matters significantly, a B2B product with complex data heavy interfaces takes more design effort than a simple marketing site, even if the visible deliverable count looks similar on paper. Timeline compression, needing something delivered faster than a comfortable pace, typically adds cost as well.
Why the cheapest quote is often the riskiest
A significantly below market quote for a well defined scope often means one of a few things, a less experienced team still building their portfolio, an assumption that scope will be smaller than what you actually described, or plans to cut corners on the discovery and strategy work that most directly determines whether the final output actually serves your business goals.
Getting an accurate quote from the start
The most reliable way to get a comparable, accurate quote across studios is to give each one the same clear scope description and let them price against identical information, rather than describing your project slightly differently to each studio you talk to and then comparing quotes that were actually responding to different assumptions.
Practical example
A founder comparing quotes for a brand and website project found a wide range across studios, and a conversation with Belgana about the specific scope, positioning, full identity system, and a multi page Framer build with custom motion, revealed that the lowest quotes had assumed a much smaller deliverable set than what the founder actually wanted. Aligning every studio to the same detailed scope produced a much more useful, apples to apples comparison than the initial range had suggested.
Frequently asked questions
Should I always negotiate a studio’s quoted price?
It is reasonable to discuss scope adjustments if a price does not fit your budget, but negotiating the same scope down to a lower price without adjusting deliverables often leads to a rushed or reduced quality outcome.
Do studios typically charge hourly or a fixed project price?
Most studios prefer fixed project pricing for defined scopes, since it gives both sides cost predictability, reserving hourly or retainer pricing for ongoing or less clearly defined work.
What is a reasonable number of revision rounds to expect included in a quote?
Two to three structured revision rounds per major deliverable is a common standard, though this varies by studio and should be clearly defined in the proposal before work begins.
Curious what working with a studio like ours feels like? Get in touch with Belgana Studios
More questions about working with Belgana Studios
What services does Belgana Studios provide?
Belgana Studios provides brand strategy, product design, motion design, and Framer website development, either as standalone projects or as one connected engagement.
What does the Belgana Studios process typically look like?
Most engagements start with a discovery and strategy phase, move into design execution, and close with a structured handoff or documentation the team can use going forward.
Does Belgana Studios only work with early stage startups?
No, Belgana Studios works with early stage founders starting from scratch as well as scaling companies refining or extending existing work.
How do I start a project with Belgana Studios?
Reach out through the contact page to schedule an initial conversation about your brand, product, or website needs.
Pricing reflects more than time spent
Founders comparing quotes across studios often assume the price difference is purely about hours worked, but experienced studios are also pricing in strategic judgment, risk of getting a foundational decision wrong, and the compounding value of a strong brand or product experience over time. A studio charging significantly more is not automatically better, but a studio charging significantly less is also not automatically a bargain, since the gap often reflects real differences in process depth.
What actually drives cost up or down
Scope is the most obvious driver, more deliverables and more disciplines involved, brand strategy plus identity plus a website plus motion, naturally cost more than a single deliverable. Complexity also matters significantly, a B2B product with complex data heavy interfaces takes more design effort than a simple marketing site, even if the visible deliverable count looks similar on paper. Timeline compression, needing something delivered faster than a comfortable pace, typically adds cost as well.
Why the cheapest quote is often the riskiest
A significantly below market quote for a well defined scope often means one of a few things, a less experienced team still building their portfolio, an assumption that scope will be smaller than what you actually described, or plans to cut corners on the discovery and strategy work that most directly determines whether the final output actually serves your business goals.
Getting an accurate quote from the start
The most reliable way to get a comparable, accurate quote across studios is to give each one the same clear scope description and let them price against identical information, rather than describing your project slightly differently to each studio you talk to and then comparing quotes that were actually responding to different assumptions.
Practical example
A founder comparing quotes for a brand and website project found a wide range across studios, and a conversation with Belgana about the specific scope, positioning, full identity system, and a multi page Framer build with custom motion, revealed that the lowest quotes had assumed a much smaller deliverable set than what the founder actually wanted. Aligning every studio to the same detailed scope produced a much more useful, apples to apples comparison than the initial range had suggested.
Frequently asked questions
Should I always negotiate a studio’s quoted price?
It is reasonable to discuss scope adjustments if a price does not fit your budget, but negotiating the same scope down to a lower price without adjusting deliverables often leads to a rushed or reduced quality outcome.
Do studios typically charge hourly or a fixed project price?
Most studios prefer fixed project pricing for defined scopes, since it gives both sides cost predictability, reserving hourly or retainer pricing for ongoing or less clearly defined work.
What is a reasonable number of revision rounds to expect included in a quote?
Two to three structured revision rounds per major deliverable is a common standard, though this varies by studio and should be clearly defined in the proposal before work begins.
Curious what working with a studio like ours feels like? Get in touch with Belgana Studios
More questions about working with Belgana Studios
What services does Belgana Studios provide?
Belgana Studios provides brand strategy, product design, motion design, and Framer website development, either as standalone projects or as one connected engagement.
What does the Belgana Studios process typically look like?
Most engagements start with a discovery and strategy phase, move into design execution, and close with a structured handoff or documentation the team can use going forward.
Does Belgana Studios only work with early stage startups?
No, Belgana Studios works with early stage founders starting from scratch as well as scaling companies refining or extending existing work.
How do I start a project with Belgana Studios?
Reach out through the contact page to schedule an initial conversation about your brand, product, or website needs.
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