Process

How design retainer works

Here is how design retainer works at Creative Croods: you submit requests one at a time, we follow a clear design process, deliver senior design and production-ready React/Next.js in 24-48 hours on average, and you keep full ownership of every file.

Clear process. Predictable pace. Direct access to the founder.

A retainer built for speed and clarity

Most design relationships slow down because of handoffs, revisions without structure, and unclear ownership. We removed those layers. You work directly with the person doing the work. Every request has a clear outcome. Every delivery includes source files. You always know what happens next.

Step by step

How a typical engagement runs

01

Start

Choose the retainer or book a short call. We confirm fit, access, and the first priorities.

02

Request

Submit work through a shared queue. One active request at a time keeps quality high and turnaround predictable.

03

Design & build

We design in Figma and, when needed, implement in React/Next.js. You get production-ready output, not just pictures of a product.

04

Review

You review, leave focused feedback, and we iterate inside the same request until it’s right.

05

Deliver & own

You receive complete source files and code. Ownership transfers to you. No lock-in.

06

Continue or pause

Keep the queue moving, or pause the retainer when you need to. Resume whenever you’re ready.

How we communicate

Communication stays direct and lightweight. You’ll have a shared request queue and a direct line to the founder. No status-meeting theater. No layers of project managers.

  • Figma for design
  • React / Next.js for frontend
  • Simple shared queue for requests
  • Async updates by default

Speed and scope

Average turnaround is 24-48 hours for most requests. Larger pieces of work, including new flows, design systems, and multi-page builds, are scoped with a clear deadline before work starts.

You own everything

All design files, source code, and assets belong to you. We transfer full ownership on delivery. There are no license restrictions and no dependency on us to keep using the work.

Ready to start?

Start the retainer or book a short call.

If the process feels like what you’ve been looking for, we’ll reply within one business day.