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Product bets, information architecture, and key flows locked
DUDESIGN
Product design partner for AI startups.We decide what to build, design it, and ship the interface.
DUDESIGN
Fortune 500 craft. Startup speed.
DUDESIGN is an independent product design partner for AI startups, founded by Paulo Freitas. Product judgment, UX/UI, and production interface — one engagement.
We've shipped for Audi, Samsung, 3M, Ford, Sony + Honda, and Costco. That same standard now serves Series A–B teams that need to move without lowering the bar.
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What you get
Product. Design. Ship.
- ProductClarify the bet — discovery, priorities, and what success looks like
- DesignFlows, UX/UI, system, and a hi-fi prototype ready to build from
- ShipProduction UI in code — components and pages your team can extend
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The Method
- Research first.
- Strategy second.
- Design third.
- Ship the interface.
We start with the problem, not the pixels — and finish with production UI in the product, not a file left behind in Figma.
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The Process
Ship in 6 weeks.
Design + build
System, hi-fi, and production UI built in parallel
Deliver
Polish, validate, and hand over a frontend package
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The upside
Compared to the usual options.
| Option | Typical cost | With DUDESIGN |
|---|---|---|
| Design agency (handoff) | $20–40k | Same craft — plus the interface shipped in code |
| Full-time design engineer | $150–220k + equity | Senior partner capacity without a full-time seat |
| Software house MVP | $40–80k+ | Product taste first — not a build-by-the-hour shop |
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Engagement
Two ways to work together.
Ship
A defined surface — designed and shipped
$18,000
6 weeks
- Product decisions and design system
- Hi-fi prototype and production UI
- Two structured revision rounds
- Weekly updates and dedicated channel
- Production UI package in code
- Decisions log and stakeholder walkthrough
- Case study with your approval
Backend, auth, and infra available as an eng-partner add-on.
Best for
Founders and VP Product who need one surface designed and live.
Recommended
Partner
Embedded product design partnership
$32,000 → $7,500/mo
8-week build, then monthly
- Everything in Ship
- Usability testing
- System docs and team training
- Ongoing product and UI shipping
- Monthly cadence and reviews
- Knowledge transfer and priority scheduling
- Quarterly design audit
Best for
Series A–B teams that need a partner, not a one-off vendor.
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Common questions
Before you ask.
- Do you replace our engineers?
No. We own product, design, and the shipped interface. If you need backend, we bring trusted eng partners under the same engagement.
- Do I own the work?
Yes. Full IP transfers on final payment — source files and UI code included. DUDESIGN retains portfolio rights only.
- How does billing work?
Ship: 50% at kickoff, 25% mid-engagement, 25% on delivery. Partner: 40% / 30% / 30%, then monthly. Invoices land on fixed dates.
- Can you work with our existing system?
Yes. We extend what you already have — we don't rip and replace for sport.
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Let's talk.
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