Great question! Opting for a subscription plan offers several advantages over hiring a full-time designer. Firstly, the cost of employing a senior-level designer full-time can exceed $100,000 per year, along with additional expenses for benefits. Moreover, finding available senior-level designers can be a challenge in itself.

By choosing our monthly plan, you gain flexibility and cost efficiency. Unlike a full-time designer, you are not bound by long-term commitments or paying for idle time. You can pause and resume your subscription as needed, ensuring that you only pay for the services when you have work available. This way, you maximize your budget by utilizing the designer's skills precisely when you require them, saving you valuable resources in the process.

The timeline for completing each request can vary based on the specific project requirements. As a general guideline, most requests are typically turned around within approximately 2 to 3 business days. However, revisions are often completed even sooner. For larger requests, we strategically break them down into smaller checkpoints to ensure efficient progress and timely delivery. Keep in mind that every project is unique, and we are dedicated to providing the necessary attention and care to meet your individual needs and deliver outstanding results.

There are no limitations on the number of design requests you can make once you are subscribed. You have the freedom to add as many design requests to your queue as you'd like, and we will carefully deliver them one by one, ensuring each design receives our dedicated attention and exceptional quality.

Some subscription design agencies are able to deliver at scale by outsourcing their clients’ work to countries like the Phillipines and India. This may come as a shock but The Motion State operates as a one-person agency. As the founder of The Motion State, I personally handle all client interactions.

Sound a little crazy? You’re not wrong. But by keeping my memberships low, working with them asynchronously and only offering the types of services that I know I’m exceptional at, I’m able to deliver unmatched value all day every day.

That is our preferred method of collaboration at The Motion State. We offer an initial 30-minute call to meet and address any questions. But once we get going, all project-related communication occurs through our project management apps, Trello and Frame.io. This approach eliminates the need for traditional meetings and allows for flexible engagement. We provide regular progress updates, ensuring transparency and keeping you informed throughout the process. Embracing asynchronous communication not only enhances efficiency and productivity but also gives you the freedom to work on your schedule, without being tied to fixed meeting times.

Not at all! The beauty of a subscription plan is that it empowers you to adapt your motion graphics needs to perfectly align with your marketing strategy. Even very large projects involving storyboarding and animation can for the most part be efficiently turned around in a month or two.

For smaller projects, our pause feature becomes your best friend. With billing based on a 31-day cycle, you can complete your first project in two weeks for example, and pause the subscription to utilize the remaining days for future motion design needs. Flexibility is at your fingertips.

I work primarily in the Adobe Creative Suite of software. I use After Effects for my motion design and animation. For graphic asset design I use both Illustrator and Photoshop.

Requesting a project is a simple and streamlined process thanks to Trello. Once you sign up, we will invite you to your own dedicated Trello page, specially set up for you. Within this collaborative platform, you have the freedom to load up your project queue with as many requests as you have in mind. When you are ready to prioritize a specific project, simply move it into the designated column, signaling that you would like us to work on it.

Trello becomes your hub for seamless communication and project management. Within each request card, you can include a creative brief and/or provide concise direction for the project. Additionally, any necessary assets or written content can be conveniently transferred through the Trello platform, ensuring everything we need is in one place.

While we do not provide the working project files as part of the deliverables, you can be confident that with your subscription, you have the freedom to request unlimited revisions, versions and updates to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our focus is on delivering exceptional final results while offering the flexibility to refine and enhance the designs based on your evolving needs.

Rest assured, your satisfaction is our top priority. If you're not completely happy with the initial design, we offer unlimited revisions until we achieve your desired outcome. Our commitment is to work closely with you, incorporating your feedback and making necessary adjustments, until you are 100% satisfied with the final result. Your vision and satisfaction are paramount to us, and we won't stop until we exceed your expectations.

We primarily focus on 2D and what’s considered in our industry as 2.5D motion design. We do not specialize in extensive 3D modeling for products, objects, or characters, however, we value your needs and are more than happy to refer you to another trusted studio within our network that specializes in 3D animations. Our goal is to ensure you receive the best possible results for your specific requirements, even if it means connecting you with a specialized partner who can bring your 3D animation vision to life.

Our commitment is to work closely with you throughout the design process to ensure your satisfaction. While we do not offer refunds, our dedication to your project's success means that we will continue to revise the design until it meets your expectations.

We value open communication and collaboration and we are confident that together we can achieve the desired outcome for your motion design project. Your satisfaction is our priority and we strive to exceed your expectations with our design expertise and commitment to excellence.