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

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

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

The old agency model is dead for Chicago 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 Los Angeles 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

CDT

Primary Tech

Framer, Figma, Slack

Service Area

The Loop, River North, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Fulton Market, Logan Square & more!

Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Design Team

Avg. MVP Speed

 6–8 Weeks

Core Focus

UI/UX, MVP & Website Design

Timezone

CDT

Primary Tech

Framer, Figma, Slack

Service Area

The Loop, River North, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Fulton Market, Logan Square & more!

Model

Flat-Rate Monthly Design Team

Avg. MVP Speed

 6–8 Weeks

Core Focus

UI/UX, MVP & Website Design

Timezone

CDT

Primary Tech

Framer, Figma, Slack

Service Area

The Loop, River North, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Fulton Market, Logan Square & more!

Why Rubik is the Unfair Advantage for Chicago 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 Chicago.

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 1871.

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 Chicago 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 Chicago.

A Look Inside the Chicago Tech Scene

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

The raw ambition flowing from the University of Chicago and the intense focus of the finance sector create a unique pressure cooker for innovation.

We see founders grinding in coworking spaces in the West Loop, 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 Chicago. Our design process is tuned into this local frequency, ensuring your user experience is intuitive to a user from Lincoln Park.

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

1. Define Your Chicago MVP (Week 1)

We dive deep into your vision, your target users near Millennium Park, 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 Chicago.

The Real Cost of Design in Chicago: 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 Chicago 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.

How quickly can you start on my project?

We can typically start within 24-48 hours of you subscribing to a plan.

How quickly can you start on my project?

We can typically start within 24-48 hours of you subscribing to a plan.

How quickly can you start on my project?

We can typically start within 24-48 hours of you subscribing to a plan.

How quickly can you start on my project?

We can typically start within 24-48 hours of you subscribing to a plan.

What if I only have a single project?

What if I only have a single project?

What if I only have a single project?

What if I only have a single project?

Are there any hidden fees?

Are there any hidden fees?

Are there any hidden fees?

Are there any hidden fees?

What technologies do you specialize in?

What technologies do you specialize in?

What technologies do you specialize in?

What technologies do you specialize in?

Can you help with branding?

Can you help with branding?

Can you help with branding?

Can you help with branding?

What makes you the best product design agency in Chicago?

What makes you the best product design agency in Chicago?

What makes you the best product design agency in Chicago?

What makes you the best product design agency in Chicago?

Contact Rubik.design for Chicago

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

Service Area

Greater Chicago Metro, including The Loop, River North, West Loop & more!

Hours

Mon–Fri, 9AM–6PM CDT

Your Design Partner Awaits

Ready to Outpace the Competition in Chicago?

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.