Many companies need ongoing design help, but they do not need another monthly subscription.
They may need a brochure update this week, a reprint next month, and trade show graphics later in the year. Then things may go quiet for a while.
That is exactly why we built our Time Block model.
A Time Block gives you a simple way to keep professional design support available without paying a monthly fee or restarting the process every time a new request comes up.
What Is a Time Block?
A Time Block is prepaid design time that stays on your account and can be used as needed.
Instead of treating every brochure, flyer, update, or reprint as a separate quote-and-invoice process, you purchase a block of time up front and use it across multiple projects.
That means you can use your time for:
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- brochure updates
- reprints
- sales sheets
- flyers
- business cards
- product sheets
- trade show graphics
- presentation updates
- new design projects
- revisions to older files
It is a simple way to keep design support ready when you need it.
Why This Works Better Than a Monthly Subscription
A lot of businesses do not want to be locked into a monthly design plan.
That makes sense.
Some months are busy. Some are not. Some seasons bring a rush of updates, events, or sales activity. Other times, nothing is needed for a few weeks.
A monthly subscription does not always match that reality.
Time Blocks are different:
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- no monthly subscription
- no ongoing retainer
- buy time when you need it
- use it across different projects
- keep unused hours on your account for later
That flexibility makes it a better fit for many B2B companies, industrial teams, and growing businesses that need support in waves.
A Better Fit for Real-World Design Needs
Most companies do not need just one design project.
They need ongoing help with all the little and medium-sized things that keep marketing and sales moving.
That might look like:
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- updating a brochure before a sales meeting
- reordering a print run of an existing piece
- revising a line card
- creating a one-page flyer for a new product
- updating business cards for a new employee
- refreshing materials before a trade show
These are the kinds of requests that tend to come up all year long.
A Time Block works well because you do not have to start from scratch each time. You already have design support ready to go.
Faster Starts, Less Back-and-Forth
One of the biggest benefits of the Time Block model is how much easier it is to get work moving.
In the old way, a project often involved:
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- sending an email
- waiting for a reply
- waiting for a quote
- reviewing the quote
- approving it
- paying a deposit or invoice
- waiting for the project to be scheduled
That process added time before the actual work even began.
With a Time Block, that friction is reduced.
Once your account is set up, you can log into the portal, submit a request, and get it into our work queue right away. Whether the request is large or small, it takes about a minute to get it started.
That means:
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- less waiting
- fewer bottlenecks
- less admin
- faster project startup
More Than Just Pricing: A Better System
Time Blocks are not just a different way to pay.
They work together with our Client Portal, which makes the whole process easier to manage from start to finish.
Inside the portal, you can:
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- submit requests
- upload files and notes
- review proofs
- provide instant feedback
- message our team
- see exactly where your project stands
- access final files anytime
- book a one-on-one screen share call if needed
Everything stays in one place.
That means no more scattered email threads, disconnected proof comments, or searching for old file links.
Better for Reprints and Revisions
For many clients, this is where Time Blocks make the most sense.
A large part of ongoing design work is not always a brand-new project. Often, it is:
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- another print run of a brochure we already designed
- a revision to an existing flyer
- updated pricing in a sales sheet
- a small content change to a PDF
- refreshed business cards
- a few quick edits before an event
These jobs are important, but they can feel too small for a full quote-and-invoice cycle every time.
A Time Block solves that problem.
Instead of slowing down the process with extra steps, you already have design time ready to use.
Better Budget Control
Time Blocks also make budgeting easier.
Instead of getting a series of one-off invoices, you can approve a design budget up front and use it over time.
That gives you:
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- better visibility into spending
- fewer surprise costs
- fewer small invoices to manage
- a clearer way to plan ongoing design work
For many teams, that creates a cleaner and more predictable process.
A Team That Learns Your Business
Another big advantage of ongoing design support is consistency.
When you work with a team that already knows your business, your files, your style, and your goals, things get easier over time.
You spend less time re-explaining. We spend less time re-learning. Projects move more smoothly.
That is one of the biggest differences between using a Time Block with a dedicated design team and starting over with a new freelancer or vendor for every project.
Common Examples of How Time Gets Used
Every project is different, but here are some common examples of what clients often use their time for:
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- simple text or image updates
- revised brochure panels
- one-page flyers
- product sheets
- PowerPoint or sales deck updates
- trade show materials
- print prep and production support
- ongoing revisions across multiple files
The main benefit is not just the hours themselves. It is the ability to keep work moving without creating a new process each time.
Who This Works Best For
Time Blocks are a strong fit for companies that:
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- need design help throughout the year
- want professional materials without hiring in-house
- have periods of busy activity followed by slower stretches
- regularly need updates, revisions, or reprints
- want a simpler way to manage design requests
- do not want a monthly subscription
If your design needs come in waves, this model usually makes a lot of sense.
The Big Picture
Time Blocks are a better fit for the way many businesses actually work.
You get:
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- flexible design support
- no monthly commitment
- faster project startup
- a cleaner request process
- easier revisions and reprints
- one place for files, proofs, and communication
- a team that gets to know your brand over time
It is not just a different way to buy design.
It is a better way to keep important marketing work moving without extra hassle.
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