FAQs
Everything You Want to Know About Formist Studio
We partner with visionary teams to build design-led futures — and people often have questions about how that works. Below you'll find answers to the things we get asked most. Still wondering about something? Get in touch.
About
What does Formist Studio do?
We’re a design, strategy, and technology partner focused on building intelligent, human-centered solutions. We help organizations create products, platforms, and systems that are scalable, sustainable, and future-ready.
Where are you based?
Formist has locations in Marfa, San Francisco, London, Berlin, and Munich — but we work with teams all over the world.
Who are your clients?
We work with startups, scale-ups, and global brands across industries like healthcare, mobility, retail, environmental tech, and consumer goods.
What makes Formist different from other studios?
We combine rigorous strategy with advanced design and engineering — but what sets us apart is our ability to translate complexity into clarity. Every solution we build is grounded in user insight, aligned to business outcomes, and designed for long-term sustainability.
Services & Capabilities
What kinds of services do you offer?
Our core offerings include product and service design, innovation strategy, digital platforms, and venture collaboration. From research and prototyping to full-stack development, we work across the product lifecycle.
Do you specialize in a specific industry?
We’re sector-agnostic but insight-driven. We’ve worked with clients in healthcare, automotive, environmental tech, FMCG, luxury, and AI — applying tailored strategies to every challenge.
Do you offer strategy and design together?
Yes. We believe strategy and design should be integrated — not siloed. Our projects often combine research, UX, visual design, brand, and product thinking from day one.
Can I hire you for just UX or just visual design?
Absolutely. While many projects are end-to-end, we also collaborate with internal teams on focused scopes like UX audits, visual systems, or prototyping sprints.
Process & Collaboration
What’s your typical project process?
We work in agile, research-driven phases: Discovery, Strategy, Design, Build, and Scale. Projects can be adapted to fit your needs — from rapid interventions to multi-month engagements.
How do you work with client teams?
We embed closely. That could mean weekly standups, shared Slack channels, or embedded sprints. Transparency and collaboration are built into everything we do.
Do you use Agile, sprints, or other frameworks?
Yes — we tailor our approach based on team culture and product maturity. We’re fluent in Agile, Lean, and dual-track delivery models.
What tools do you use to collaborate?
Figma, Notion, Slack, WhatsApp, Asana, ClickUp, Linear, SquareSpace, Webflow, Framer, GitHub — and whatever helps streamline our collaboration with your team.
Timelines & Budget
What’s the average timeline for a project?
It depends on scope, but most projects run between 6 and 16 weeks. We also support longer-term engagements through retainers or venture partnerships.
What budget ranges do you work within?
Our projects typically start at $25k USD. We’re transparent about cost structure and offer different engagement models to support flexibility and impact.
Do you offer retainer or ongoing support models?
Yes. We offer both turnkey and time-and-materials models for ongoing design, product, and engineering support.
Getting Started
How do I get a proposal or quote?
Reach out via our contact page, and we’ll schedule a call to align on needs and fit. If we’re a match, we’ll follow up with a tailored proposal.
Do you offer discovery or audits?
Yes. Discovery phases and UX/product audits are a great way to start small, validate ideas, and define what success looks like before going full scale.
How do I know if Formist is the right fit for my brand?
If you’re looking for a partner who blends strategic depth with design excellence — and you care about user impact, innovation, and long-term value — let’s talk.
Still Have Questions?
We’d love to hear from you. Schedule a consultation and let’s build what’s next.