Working with Studio Apocalypse is straightforward, creative, and collaborative. We start by getting to know your business. What you do, what you need, and how you want your brand to feel. From there, we sketch out ideas and build a few strong concepts so you can see your vision take shape early on.
You’ll have clear opportunities to give feedback, ask questions, and guide the direction. Each project includes focused revision rounds to keep things moving smoothly without overwhelming you with endless options.
Once everything clicks, you’ll get polished, ready-to-use files for print, web, and anything else you need. And if you ever want new materials, updates, or a fresh creative push later on, we’re here for the long haul.
In short: expect clarity, solid communication, and design work that feels crafted — not cookie-cutter. A little bit of artistry, a little bit of edge, and a whole lot of intention.
| Type | Starting Rate | Typical Use | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Base Design Rate | $165 | Billed in 30-minute increments after minimums | |
| Starter (Personal/Simple Site) | $1,000 to $1,800 | Personal blogs, portfolios, “just a web presence,” small side-projects, event pages, author bio pages | Basic setup or existing theme, 1–3 pages (Home, About, Contact), basic styling, minimal customization, domain & hosting guidance, responsive layout, basic SEO metadata, manual / notes for content insertion by client |
| Essential (Small Business /Basic Portflio) | $2,500 to $4,500 | Freelancers, artists, small local businesses needing a simple but clean web presence (services + contact + gallery) | Up to 5–7 pages (Home, About, Services/Products, Gallery or Work examples, Contact/Inquiry form), light customization of template or modest custom design, mobile-friendly, basic SEO + metadata, maybe simple blog setup or gallery/portfolio, contact form, Google Maps or embed, basic CMS (WordPress / similar) |
| Standard (Small Business + Branding / Content) | $2,700 to $2,900 | Businesses wanting stronger branding, custom look, content + imagery, maybe blog or news, small shops (non-ecommerce) | Custom page designs (layout, typography, brand-consistent styling, maybe some custom graphics), up to 10–12 pages (Home, About, Services, Portfolio/Gallery/Case Studies, Blog/News, Contact, etc.), CMS-based, basic blog or news section, basic SEO tags, contact/lead capture forms, possibly some basic on-page copywriting or content placement (client-provided content or moderate editing), responsive design, basic optimization |
| Pro / Brand-Forward (Business + Portfolio + Moderate Customization) | $9,500 – $15,000 | Artists, creatives, small businesses with strong brand identity (like you: gothic + Celtic + leather goods, etc.), businesses wanting a polished, unique site | Fully custom design (unique layout, site architecture, brand identity elements), custom homepage + sub-pages + assets, image galleries or product showcase, blog or news functionality, taxonomy / category pages, SEO metadata, perhaps simple interactive elements, contact / lead forms, responsiveness across devices, integration with mailing lists / social media, optimization and basic performance tuning, handoff + documentation. Possibly “ready to go” with client content. |
| Premium / Evolving (Business + E-commerce or Complex Features + Ongoing Support) | $16,500+ (plus optional monthly retainer for ongoing support) | Businesses needing online store, frequent updates, blog + gallery + shop + custom features, or clients who expect ongoing maintenance & content updates | All of “Pro” + e-commerce setup (catalog, cart, checkout, payment integration), more complex galleries / product pages, custom features as needed (membership, downloads, digital products, event pages, booking/appointments, etc.), performance & security setup, optional training or CMS tutorials for client, optionally 3–6 months maintenance / update retainer |
