Your Boston Startup is Fast. Your Design Partner Should Be Faster.

The old agency model is dead for Boston startups. It’s too slow, too expensive, and disconnected from the reality of building a business here.

Your Boston Startup is Fast. Your Design Partner Should Be Faster.

The old agency model is dead for Boston startups. It’s too slow, too expensive, and disconnected from the reality of building a business here.

Trusted by the World’s Best Company

Rubik.design was built on a simple premise: founders in Boston need a design partner that operates at their speed.

We deliver a dedicated, senior-level product design team on a flexible monthly subscription, specializing in Framer to take your idea from concept to launch-ready MVP, faster.

Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Design Team

Avg. MVP Speed

 6–8 Weeks

Core Focus

UI/UX, MVP & Website Design

Timezone

EDT

Primary Tech

Framer, Figma, Slack

Service Area

Seaport District, Back Bay, Cambridge, Kendall Square, Beacon Hill, Fenway, North End, South End & more!

Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Design Team

Avg. MVP Speed

 6–8 Weeks

Core Focus

UI/UX, MVP & Website Design

Timezone

EDT

Primary Tech

Framer, Figma, Slack

Service Area

Seaport District, Back Bay, Cambridge, Kendall Square, Beacon Hill, Fenway, North End, South End & more!

Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Design Team

Avg. MVP Speed

 6–8 Weeks

Core Focus

UI/UX, MVP & Website Design

Timezone

EDT

Primary Tech

Framer, Figma, Slack

Service Area

Seaport District, Back Bay, Cambridge, Kendall Square, Beacon Hill, Fenway, North End, South End & more!

Why Rubik is the Unfair Advantage for Boston Startups

In a market where investor decisions happen fast, a static slide deck is no longer enough. We specialize in Framer because it provides a critical competitive edge for founders in Boston.

Go Beyond Mockups

Instead of just showing investors flat images, we build high-fidelity, interactive prototypes that feel like a real product. This level of polish is a game-changer in pitches at accelerators like MassChallenge.

Launch Real Websites, Instantly

Framer allows us to design and launch stunning, production-ready websites with built-in CMS and animations, cutting out the need for a separate development phase. For a Boston startup, this means launching your marketing site in days, not months.

Iterate at Speed

The flexibility of Framer allows us to make changes and push updates in real-time based on user feedback gathered from your target audience in Boston.

A Look Inside the Boston Tech Scene

To build a product that wins here, you have to understand the local DNA.

The raw ambition flowing from MIT and the intense focus of the biotechnology sector create a unique pressure cooker for innovation.

We see founders grinding in coworking spaces in the Seaport District, trying to solve problems for a demanding global audience.

Your product doesn't just need to be functional; it needs to feel like it belongs in Boston. Our design process is tuned into this local frequency, ensuring your user experience is intuitive to a user from Back Bay.

Your Journey with Rubik: From Idea to Launch in 4 Steps

1. Define Your Boston MVP (Week 1)

We dive deep into your vision, your target users near Boston Common, and your business goals. We map out a lean, high-impact MVP scope designed for this market.

2. Asynchronous Design Sprints (Daily Progress)

Your dedicated team begins designing immediately, delivering updates to your Slack channel every 1-2 business days. No wasted time in meetings, just relentless forward motion

3. Real-Time Collaboration & Iteration

Review designs, provide feedback, and watch your product evolve. We give you full visibility without the management overhead.

4. Launch-Ready Handoff

You receive a developer-ready Figma file and a stunning, functional MVP built in Framer, ready to impress investors and win your first users in Boston.

The Real Cost of Design in Boston: Agency vs. Freelancer vs. Rubik

Feature

Rubik

Traditional Agency

Traditional Agency

Freelancer Marketplace

Cost Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Fee

Project-based (min. $50k+)

Hourly or Per-Project

Cost Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Fee

Project-based (min. $50k+)

Hourly or Per-Project

Cost Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Fee

Project-based (min. $50k+)

Hourly or Per-Project

Speed

Fast (Daily Progress)

Slow (4-8 weeks to start)

Unpredictable

Speed

Fast (Daily Progress)

Slow (4-8 weeks to start)

Unpredictable

Speed

Fast (Daily Progress)

Slow (4-8 weeks to start)

Unpredictable

Team

Dedicated & Managed Team

Bloated (PMs, AEs)

Solo (Risk of burnout)

Team

Dedicated & Managed Team

Bloated (PMs, AEs)

Solo (Risk of burnout)

Team

Dedicated & Managed Team

Bloated (PMs, AEs)

Solo (Risk of burnout)

Quality

Senior-Level, Consistent

High (but slow)

A Lottery

Quality

Senior-Level, Consistent

High (but slow)

A Lottery

Quality

Senior-Level, Consistent

High (but slow)

A Lottery

Flexibility

Pause or Cancel Anytime

Locked-in Contracts

Project-by-Project

Flexibility

Pause or Cancel Anytime

Locked-in Contracts

Project-by-Project

Flexibility

Pause or Cancel Anytime

Locked-in Contracts

Project-by-Project

Your Design Partner Awaits

Ditch the Freelancer Chaos

Ditch the Freelancer Chaos

Ditch the Freelancer Chaos

Fast, affordable and scalable monthly subscription, zero surprises.

Fast, affordable and scalable monthly subscription, zero surprises.

Fast, affordable and scalable monthly subscription, zero surprises.

Questions Boston Founders Ask Us

Answers to the most common questions founders ask before partnering with us.

Trusted by 30+ founders

Trusted by 30+ founders

Have more questions?
Book a free intro call with our team.

Have more questions?
Book a free intro call with our team.

Do you have experience with biotech or life sciences startups?

Yes, it's our specialty. We're experienced in designing for the complex needs of the biotech and life sciences sector, a cornerstone of the Kendall Square and Seaport innovation hubs. We create clear, compelling interfaces for everything from lab software to digital health platforms.

Do you have experience with biotech or life sciences startups?

Yes, it's our specialty. We're experienced in designing for the complex needs of the biotech and life sciences sector, a cornerstone of the Kendall Square and Seaport innovation hubs. We create clear, compelling interfaces for everything from lab software to digital health platforms.

Do you have experience with biotech or life sciences startups?

Yes, it's our specialty. We're experienced in designing for the complex needs of the biotech and life sciences sector, a cornerstone of the Kendall Square and Seaport innovation hubs. We create clear, compelling interfaces for everything from lab software to digital health platforms.

Do you have experience with biotech or life sciences startups?

Yes, it's our specialty. We're experienced in designing for the complex needs of the biotech and life sciences sector, a cornerstone of the Kendall Square and Seaport innovation hubs. We create clear, compelling interfaces for everything from lab software to digital health platforms.

We're a spinout from MIT/Harvard. How can you help us?

We're a spinout from MIT/Harvard. How can you help us?

We're a spinout from MIT/Harvard. How can you help us?

We're a spinout from MIT/Harvard. How can you help us?

Can you get a project ready for a major conference at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?

Can you get a project ready for a major conference at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?

Can you get a project ready for a major conference at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?

Can you get a project ready for a major conference at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?

Our team is part of the MassChallenge accelerator. Can you work with us?

Our team is part of the MassChallenge accelerator. Can you work with us?

Our team is part of the MassChallenge accelerator. Can you work with us?

Our team is part of the MassChallenge accelerator. Can you work with us?

Why is a subscription better than hiring a local Boston freelancer?

Why is a subscription better than hiring a local Boston freelancer?

Why is a subscription better than hiring a local Boston freelancer?

Why is a subscription better than hiring a local Boston freelancer?

What makes you the best product design agency in Boston?

What makes you the best product design agency in Boston?

What makes you the best product design agency in Boston?

What makes you the best product design agency in Boston?

Contact Rubik.design for Boston

As a Service Area Business (SAB), we are fully equipped to serve startups across the Greater Boston Metro.

Service Area

Greater Boston Metro, including Seaport District, Back Bay, Kendall Square & more!

Hours

Mon–Fri, 9AM–6PM EDT

Your Design Partner Awaits

Ready to Outpace the Competition in Boston?

Stop the cycle of slow agencies and risky hires. Get the dedicated design team you need to build, test, and launch your product with confidence.

Solve your Design Bottlenecks!

Join 30+ founders scaling smarter with on-demand design subscription.

Contact

contact@rubik.design

Our Locations

1209 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico - 87110

House 24, Block 12, Banani, Dhaka - 1214

© 2025 Rubik Inc. All rights reserved.

Solve your Design Bottlenecks!

Join 30+ founders scaling smarter with on-demand design subscription.

Contact

contact@rubik.design

Our Locations

1209 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico - 87110

House 24, Block 12, Banani, Dhaka - 1214

© 2025 Rubik Inc. All rights reserved.

Solve your Design Bottlenecks!

Join 30+ founders scaling smarter with on-demand design subscription.

Contact

contact@rubik.design

Our Locations

1209 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico - 87110

House 24, Block 12, Banani, Dhaka - 1214

© 2025 Rubik Inc. All rights reserved.

Solve your Design Bottlenecks!

Join 30+ founders scaling smarter with on-demand design subscription.

Contact

contact@rubik.design

Our Locations

1209 Mountain Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico - 87110

House 24, Block 12, Banani, Dhaka - 1214

© 2025 Rubik Inc. All rights reserved.