Refront for Design Studios - Creative Work, Smart Admin
Let Refront handle admin so your design studio can focus on creative work. AI quotes, visual project boards and automated invoicing.
The Challenge
Design studios thrive on creativity but are often held back by administrative overhead. From estimating branding projects to tracking revision rounds — the business side of design frequently takes more time than the design itself. Refront takes over the heavy lifting with AI-powered automation, giving designers more time for what they love most. Manage projects visually, track hours effortlessly, and invoice automatically.
Common Pain Points
Revision rounds spiralling out of control without clear scope agreements
Difficulty tracking creative hours accurately with free-form workflows
Clients lacking visibility into the design process and constantly asking for updates
Quotes for branding and design projects are hard to estimate
Invoicing gets postponed because it feels like a chore
How Refront Helps
Revision rounds without boundaries
Ticket management with clear statuses and approval flows in the client portal enables structured feedback and prevents endless revisions.
Creative hours hard to track
Flexible time tracking with project timers and retroactive logging fits the free-form work style of designers without sacrificing accuracy.
Difficult project estimates for creative work
AI Quote Generation compares your project with similar ones and generates a professional quote with phase overview and time estimates.
Benefits
Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Refront work well for studios doing both print and digital?
Yes, Refront is flexible enough for any type of design project. You can create custom categories and workflows that suit both print and digital studios.
Can clients approve designs through the portal?
Yes, clients can view designs, provide feedback, and grant approval via the client portal. Everything is automatically linked to the correct ticket.
How does Refront handle fixed-price vs hourly billing?
Refront supports both models. With fixed pricing, you track hours for internal profitability analysis; with hourly rates, invoices are calculated automatically.
Ready to get started?
Try Refront for free and discover how AI automates your workflow.