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

The old agency model is dead for Charlotte startups. It’s too slow, too expensive, and disconnected from the reality of building a business in the "Queen City."

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

The old agency model is dead for Charlotte startups. It’s too slow, too expensive, and disconnected from the reality of building a business in the "Queen City."

Trusted by the World’s Best Company

Rubik.design was built on a simple premise: founders in Charlotte 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

Uptown, South End, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Dilworth, Myers Park, University City & 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

Uptown, South End, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Dilworth, Myers Park, University City & 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

Uptown, South End, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Dilworth, Myers Park, University City & more!

Why Rubik is the Unfair Advantage for Charlotte 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 Charlotte.

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 Queen City Fintech.

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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte.

A Look Inside the Charlotte Tech Scene

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

The raw ambition flowing from UNC Charlotte and the intense focus of the fintech sector create a unique pressure cooker for innovation.

We see founders grinding in coworking spaces in the South End, trying to solve problems for a demanding local audience.

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

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

1. Define Your Charlotte MVP (Week 1)

We dive deep into your vision, your target users near the NASCAR Hall of Fame, 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 Charlotte.

The Real Cost of Design in Charlotte: 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 Charlotte 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 fintech startups?

Yes, it's our core strength. As the second-largest banking center in the U.S., Charlotte is a fintech hub, and we specialize in designing secure, compliant, and user-friendly interfaces for financial technology platforms.

Do you have experience with fintech startups?

Yes, it's our core strength. As the second-largest banking center in the U.S., Charlotte is a fintech hub, and we specialize in designing secure, compliant, and user-friendly interfaces for financial technology platforms.

Do you have experience with fintech startups?

Yes, it's our core strength. As the second-largest banking center in the U.S., Charlotte is a fintech hub, and we specialize in designing secure, compliant, and user-friendly interfaces for financial technology platforms.

Do you have experience with fintech startups?

Yes, it's our core strength. As the second-largest banking center in the U.S., Charlotte is a fintech hub, and we specialize in designing secure, compliant, and user-friendly interfaces for financial technology platforms.

We're a spinout from UNC Charlotte's computer science program. Can you help?

We're a spinout from UNC Charlotte's computer science program. Can you help?

We're a spinout from UNC Charlotte's computer science program. Can you help?

We're a spinout from UNC Charlotte's computer science program. Can you help?

Can you get a project ready for the Charlotte SHOUT! festival?

Can you get a project ready for the Charlotte SHOUT! festival?

Can you get a project ready for the Charlotte SHOUT! festival?

Can you get a project ready for the Charlotte SHOUT! festival?

Our team is part of the Queen City Fintech accelerator. Can you work with us?

Our team is part of the Queen City Fintech accelerator. Can you work with us?

Our team is part of the Queen City Fintech accelerator. Can you work with us?

Our team is part of the Queen City Fintech accelerator. Can you work with us?

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

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

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

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

What makes you the best product design agency in Charlotte?

What makes you the best product design agency in Charlotte?

What makes you the best product design agency in Charlotte?

What makes you the best product design agency in Charlotte?

Contact Rubik.design for Charlotte

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

Service Area

Greater Charlotte Metro, including Uptown, South End, NoDa & more!

Hours

Mon–Fri, 9AM–6PM EDT

Your Design Partner Awaits

Ready to Outpace the Competition in Charlotte?

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.