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0-to-1 strategic design partner for early AI & web3 startups

0-to-1 strategic design partner for early AI & web3 startups

0-to-1 strategic design partner for early AI & web3 startups

We help early startups design ventures - from startup strategy to design execution. Add a strategic designer with early startup product + Venture Capital expertise to your team in minutes

We help early startups design ventures - from startup strategy to design execution. Add a strategic designer with early startup product + Venture Capital expertise to your team in minutes

Add a senior designer with holistic early startup + Venture Capital expertise to your team in minutes. Design subscription for fast-growing AI,Web 3.0 and tech startups

Full-suite design

Hands-on collab

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PROBLEM

PROBLEM

PROBLEM

Your tech product is missing a human-centered edge

It’s easier than ever before to start a tech startup, but harder than ever to break out or get noticed.

It’s easier than ever before to start a tech startup, but harder than ever to break out or get noticed.

It’s easier than ever before to start a tech startup, but harder than ever to break out or get noticed.

70%

of early AI startups fail due to lack of user market need -CB Insights

70%

of early AI startups fail due to lack of user market need -CB Insights

70%

of early AI startups fail due to lack of user market need -CB Insights

250x

Every $1 invested in UX brings in returns up to $250 - IBM & Gartner

250x

Every $1 invested in UX brings in returns up to $250 - IBM & Gartner

250x

Every $1 invested in UX brings in returns up to $250 - IBM & Gartner

228%

User-centric companies outperform by 228% on average - Mckinsey

228%

User-centric companies outperform by 228% on average - Mckinsey

228%

User-centric companies outperform by 228% on average - Mckinsey

WHAT WE DO

Design that drives product-led growth

99% of tech startups fail-we lessen the odds through design, from strategy to execution.

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Strategy

Design

Product

Feature Definition

UX Research

Persona + JTBD

Brand

Brand Messaging

Brand Positioning

Brand Identity

Value Proposition

Value Proposition

Product Narrative

Pitch storytelling

WHAT WE DO

Design that drives product-led growth

99% of tech startups fail-we lessen the odds through design, from strategy to execution.

click here

Strategy

Design

Product

Feature Definition

UX Research

Persona + JTBD

Brand

Brand Messaging

Brand Positioning

Brand Identity

Value Proposition

Value Proposition

Product Narrative

Pitch storytelling

HOW WE DO IT

HOW WE DO IT

HOW WE DO IT

We fix your…

Product

Many apps have nice UIs, but fail at converting users. We'll analyze your product, strategise, and design intuitive MVPs that meet your user needs and boost conversions.

Website
Value Proposition
Branding
Product

Many apps have nice UIs, but fail at converting users. We'll analyze your product, strategise, and design intuitive MVPs that meet your user needs and boost conversions.

Website
Value Proposition
Branding
  • ABOUT US

  • ABOUT US

  • ABOUT US

Bringing holistic expertise in VC investments + innovation consulting + startup product design → pan -disciplinary startup design approach

Developed the Human-Centered AI methodology (HCAI), the new pan-disciplinary product design thinking for emerging tech products. 

Other designers design products from a design perspective. But it’s not enough to translate to results for your early startup.

With my experience across startups, corporations, agencies. I navigate design for complex tech in Web 3.0, AI into human-centered products and brands that drive your startup ROI.

VC

Plug & Play

Incubate Fund

Startups

Nansen

Traceable

Consulting

Gensler

Philips

(Red Dot Design Team of the. Year 2022)

Sarah Tan.
Founder, Design Director

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Bringing holistic expertise in VC investments + innovation consulting + startup product design → pan -disciplinary startup design approach

Developed the Human-Centered AI methodology (HCAI), the new pan-disciplinary product design thinking for emerging tech products. 

Other designers design products from a design perspective. But it’s not enough to translate to results for your early startup.

With my experience across startups, corporations, agencies. I navigate design for complex tech in Web 3.0, AI into human-centered products and brands that drive your startup ROI.

VC

Plug & Play

Incubate Fund

Startups

Nansen

Traceable

Consulting

Gensler

Philips

(Red Dot Design Team of the. Year 2022)

Sarah Tan.
Founder, Design Director

Click to learn why i started formatif

Bringing holistic expertise in VC investments + innovation consulting + startup product design → pan -disciplinary startup design approach

Developed the Human-Centered AI methodology (HCAI), the new pan-disciplinary product design thinking for emerging tech products. 

Other designers design products from a design perspective. But it’s not enough to translate to results for your early startup.

With my experience across startups, corporations, agencies. I navigate design for complex tech in Web 3.0, AI into human-centered products and brands that drive your startup ROI.

VC

Plug & Play

Incubate Fund

Startups

Nansen

Traceable

Consulting

Gensler

Philips

(Red Dot Design Team of the. Year 2022)

Sarah Tan.
Founder, Design Director

Click to learn why i started formatif

National AI Office HCAI sharing

National AI Office HCAI sharing

National AI Office HCAI sharing

SG Design Week AI Workshop Panelist

SG Design Week AI Workshop Panelist

SG Design Week AI Workshop Panelist

UX STRAT APAC HCAI design sprint

UX STRAT APAC HCAI design sprint

UX STRAT APAC HCAI design sprint

SUTD 2-day HCAI product sprint

SUTD 2-day HCAI product sprint

SUTD 2-day HCAI product sprint

PROBLEM

PROBLEM

PROBLEM

One pricing, no surprises

Get expert strategic design access instantly, no contracts or hiring. Pause or cancel anytime.

Get expert strategic design access instantly, no contracts or hiring. Pause or cancel anytime.

Get expert strategic design access instantly, no contracts or hiring. Pause or cancel anytime.

Design Lite

$3999

$3499

usd/month

Executional design support for ongoing task-based design needs

2-3 days turnaround

Unlimited design requests across brand, product and web

Unlimited design iterations

No-code website build

Async collab

Collaborative dashboard

1/2 slots left

Monthly

Quarterly

Venture Design +

$5450

$3499

usd/month

E2E done-for-you strategy to design that drives your product & fundraising ROI.

Everything in Design Lite plus:

1-2 days turnaround

Startup strategy + design execution

Hands-on design leadership

Regular syncs, strategy calls

No-code website build

Collaborative dashboard + workspace

1/3 slots left

Full-suite design

Immediate start

Pause or cancel anytime

Design Lite

$3999

$3499

usd/month

Executional design support for ongoing task-based design needs

2-3 days turnaround

Unlimited design requests across brand, product and web

Unlimited design iterations

No-code website build

Async collab

Collaborative dashboard

1/2 slots left

Monthly

Quarterly

Venture Design +

$5499

$3499

usd/month

E2E done-for-you strategy to design that drives your product & fundraising ROI.

Everything in Design Lite plus:

1-2 days turnaround

Startup strategy + design execution

Hands-on design leadership

Regular syncs, strategy calls

No-code website build

Collaborative dashboard + workspace

1/3 slots left

Full-suite design

Immediate start

Pause or cancel anytime

Design Lite

$3999

$3499

usd/month

Executional design support for ongoing task-based design needs

2-3 days turnaround

Unlimited design requests across brand, product and web

Unlimited design iterations

No-code website build

Async collab

Collaborative dashboard

1/2 slots left

Monthly

Quarterly

Venture Design +

$5450

$3499

usd/month

E2E done-for-you strategy to design that drives your product & fundraising ROI.

Everything in Design Lite plus:

1-2 days turnaround

Startup strategy + design execution

Hands-on design leadership

Regular syncs, strategy calls

No-code website build

Collaborative dashboard + workspace

1/3 slots left

Full-suite design

Immediate start

Pause or cancel anytime

Have a defined project scope?

Have a defined project scope?

Have a defined project scope?

We take on projects on a project-basis with custom quotes and specified deliverables.

HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

HOW IT WORKS

Partnership made seamless

1. Share your needs

Submit requests using our design briefs for product, brand, and website. Each template includes targeted questions based on our startup experience for fast, effective, and proven design.

2. Designs in 1-2 days
3. Hands on support
1. Share your needs

Submit requests using our design briefs for product, brand, and website. Each template includes targeted questions based on our startup experience for fast, effective, and proven design.

2. Designs in 1-2 days
3. Hands on support
1. Share your needs

Submit requests using our design briefs for product, brand, and website. Each template includes targeted questions based on our startup experience for fast, effective, and proven design.

2. Designs in 1-2 days
3. Hands on support

WHY US?

WHY US?

WHY US?

Your current options miss the mark…

🤔 Freelancers? Unreliable
  • Inconsistent. Delays. Excuses.

  • Heavy micromanagement

  • Hit-or-miss quality

💸 Hires? Expensive
  • Wasted hiring months

  • Continuous capital burn

  • Expensive. Hard to find top talent

😪 Agencies? Rigid
  • Slow turnarounds

  • Rigid, expensive

  • Costly. Pay-per-iteration

🤩 Us: We actually understand your startup needs.

Expertise

✓ E2e Design leadership
✓ Ex-VC, startup, consulting expertise 

Collaboration

✓ Sync calls, slack updates, loom walkthroughs

Speed

✓ 2-3 days turnaround

FAQ

Other enquiries? Book a call, or drop me a message

Contact:

Sarah Tan

How does this work?

How does this work?

Why work with us?

Why work with us?

What exactly is unlimited strategy-to-design?

What exactly is unlimited strategy-to-design?

How do I know which plan works for me?

How do I know which plan works for me?

Why not hire freelancers, full-time or agencies?

Why not hire freelancers, full-time or agencies?

Can I pause or cancel my subscription?

Can I pause or cancel my subscription?

What quality of design work can I expect?

What quality of design work can I expect?

Unlock your startup design advantage

Book an intro call and explore how we can help your startup if it's a mutual fit.

Unlock your startup design advantage today.

WHAT WE DO

Design that drives product-led growth

99% of tech startups fail-we lessen the odds through design, from strategy to execution.

click here

Strategy

Design

Product

Feature Definition

UX Research

Persona + JTBD

Brand

Brand Messaging

Brand Positioning

Brand Identity

Value Proposition

Value Proposition

Product Narrative

Pitch storytelling

WHAT WE DO

Design that drives product-led growth

99% of tech startups fail-we lessen the odds through design, from strategy to execution.

click here

Strategy

Design

Product

Feature Definition

UX Research

Persona + JTBD

Brand

Brand Messaging

Brand Positioning

Brand Identity

Value Proposition

Value Proposition

Product Narrative

Pitch storytelling