Month 1 With Streamlined Analytics
Sometimes, all it takes is 10 focused hours to make a big impact. That’s exactly what happened when Streamlined Analytics joined our monthly design subscription at SaltedRidge. In just their first month with us, they were able to refresh their homepage, elevate their brand visuals, create a branded PowerPoint template, launch new LinkedIn headers, and test out an animated hero section, all for just £320.
This blog takes a transparent look behind the scenes. We’ll show what was delivered, how it worked, and why this kind of structured design partnership can make sense for founders, marketers, and lean teams who need results without wasting time or budget.
What Makes Our Monthly Design Subscription Work?
If you’re new to the idea of a monthly design subscription, here’s how it works. Clients buy a block of flexible design hours every month — in this case, 10 hours at £32/hour. The time bank can be used however they like, and we track every minute so nothing’s wasted. Communication happens through a clear, calm workflow, often with feedback directly inside design files. You can explore the full process right here.
With Streamlined Analytics, we kept everything tidy. We used email for briefings, milestones, and check-ins. All design work was done in Figma, allowing Ben Atkinson and his team to leave feedback, track versions, and comment directly where changes were needed.
As a result, nothing slipped through the cracks.
Real Work, Real Time: Here’s What 10 Hours Delivered
Here’s what we achieved within the first month for Streamlined Analytics, every item carefully scoped to fit within the time bank:
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Updated homepage concept with cleaner structure and refined layout
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Gradient-rich background and border styles to modernise the brand feel
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PowerPoint template that matched the new brand direction
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Professional LinkedIn header designs to strengthen their online presence
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Animated version of the homepage hero section for future use
We didn’t rush. Instead, we prioritised quality while staying firmly inside the 10-hour limit. It’s tempting to go over budget to impress, but our job is to respect time banks and avoid awkward conversations later.
Strong Results Right from Month One
According to Ben Atkinson, Founder of Streamlined Analytics:
“We had spent nearly a year trying to find a design services provider who could work with us to improve all aspects of our brand design. Working with Salted Ridge has enabled us to achieve more in the first month than with anyone else we tried, and the subscription gives us the ability to plan our future design needs without worrying about what the unknown costs might be. The quality and speed of work so far has been fantastic and I look forward to working with them further going forward.”
That’s what we aim for with every subscription: no wasted time, no surprise costs — just consistent, reliable output.
You can see one of the outputs live on their LinkedIn page now.
Why a Monthly Design Subscription Makes Sense
For small teams or fast-moving startups, design often gets delayed. Either budgets are unclear, or the process is too slow to be useful. That’s where our model helps.
Here’s why it works for so many of our clients:
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Predictable monthly spend — no quotes, no back-and-forth
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Full transparency with time tracking and delivery logs
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Access to a real team of designers, not just one freelancer
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Space to evolve designs over time, not rush them out the door
And because you’re not locked into massive contracts, you can scale up or pause as needed. Want to test it for a month or two? No problem.
To explore if this might work for you, feel free to book a demo. You’ll get honest feedback on whether the model’s a fit.
Thoughtful Design, Not Just Fast Design
It’s easy to assume that fewer hours means rushed work, but our team works differently. Instead of cramming everything in, we take a measured approach.
For Streamlined Analytics, we focused on the small touches that mattered most. The homepage layout introduced breathing room. Gradients were carefully chosen to modernise the brand without straying too far from their existing tone. The animation was light, subtle, and designed to enhance the user experience.
Because we respected the time limit, we also avoided loading up Streamlined with more deliverables than they had hours for. This approach builds trust and ensures everyone’s on the same page.
Monthly Design Subscription: Built for the Long Game
Although the first month was a success, it wasn’t a one-and-done project. Streamlined Analytics is now into their second month, and we’re already working on an upgraded animation and exploring ways to enhance the design of their client-facing data dashboard.
This highlights one of the best parts of our monthly design subscription model: it’s flexible, repeatable, and builds momentum. Clients don’t have to explain themselves over and over again. We already understand their brand, their expectations, and their workflow preferences.
When you think long-term, great design doesn’t feel like a cost. It becomes a capability.
Clear Pricing, No Hidden Extras
Transparency doesn’t just apply to our process, it also applies to pricing. Every hour is tracked, and every cost is visible upfront. You can view our current packages on this page and decide what fits your workflow best.
If 10 hours per month works, that’s great. If you need more — say 20 or 40 — we can scale with you. You’ll still have one clear point of contact, a dedicated design team, and a repeatable system that works month after month.
Final Thoughts
In just 10 hours, Streamlined Analytics was able to refresh their homepage, create new assets, and set the tone for future design work, all with zero hassle, no scope creep, and a clear plan.
This is what a smart monthly design subscription should look like: calm, consistent, and effective.
