Plainthing Studio

Plainthing Studio as a studio

Plainthing Studio is a 10 to 49 person studio founded in 2017 with no listed location, priced at $25 to $49 per hour with a $1,000+ minimum. Its mix is design-led at 75 percent: branding 20 percent, web design 20 percent, UX/UI 15 percent, graphic design 10 percent, product design 10 percent, with web development at 10 percent. Startups are half its clients, mid-market 35 percent, enterprise 15 percent. There is no industry breakdown and no Clutch rating or review on record. Nothing on record shows how it actually works.

Who it fits

Consider Plainthing when a startup needs a logo, brand basics and a website from one small team at the lowest price band in this directory. Branding is its largest line, which is rare at this price. With no reviews or location on record, ask to see a full portfolio and speak to a recent client before committing.

Strengths

• Branding and web design at 20 percent each lead a 75 percent design mix
• A $1,000+ minimum at $25 to $49 per hour, the most accessible pricing among brand-capable studios here

Watch-outs

• No Clutch rating or reviews on record; no location or industry data
• Rates this low usually mean production design rather than authored craft

Evidence

• Services: branding 20 percent, web design 20 percent, UX/UI design 15 percent, graphic design 10 percent, product design 10 percent, web development 10 percent; design share 75 percent
• Clients: startups 50 percent, mid-market 35 percent, enterprise 15 percent
• Minimum $1,000+ at $25 - $49 / hr; team 10 to 49; founded 2017; no clutch rating or reviews on record