A SaaS design agency for products that keep getting more complex.
We're a SaaS design agency. SaaS products accumulate complexity fast. We design dashboards, settings, and workflows that stay legible at scale, and build the component systems that keep new features from eroding the whole.
What's included
- Dashboard and data-dense UI design
- Onboarding and activation flow design
- Settings, permissions, and admin UX
- Design system foundations for ongoing feature work
What we don't do
- Frontend and backend development
- Product management and roadmap decisions
- Marketing site and sales material
- Help-centre and documentation writing
How we work
Discovery
We learn your users, your product's biggest workflows, and where complexity is hurting adoption.
Priorities
We rank problems by their effect on activation and retention and agree what to design first.
Design
We design dashboards, onboarding, settings, and workflows as components that can grow.
Validate
We test with users, then refine.
Systemize
We document the components and rules so new features stay consistent after we leave.
What it costs
Three ways to scope it, with a fixed price agreed before we start. Here is how each compares with what agencies typically quote.
MVP
Core flows for a first release.
- Mellon
- $6,550 – $21,500
- Typical agency
- $7,250 – $24,000
- Typical timeline
- 4–6 weeks
Request thisWhat you get Mellon Typical agency Core user flows Included Included Dashboard and onboarding design Included Included Clickable prototype Included Included Component library Included Extra cost Developer handoff Included Extra cost Full product
Dashboards, user roles and a design system.
- Mellon
- $21,500 – $86,500
- Typical agency
- $24,000 – $96,000
- Typical timeline
- 3–5 months
Request thisWhat you get Mellon Typical agency Research and user interviews Included Extra cost Multi-role flows Included Included Design system Included Extra cost Data-heavy dashboard design Included Included Usability testing Included Extra cost 60 days of support Included Not included Enterprise
Complex products with research, testing and governance.
- Mellon
- $86,500 – $215,000
- Typical agency
- $96,000 – $240,000
- Typical timeline
- 5–9 months
Request thisWhat you get Mellon Typical agency Stakeholder workshops Included Included Accessibility audit (WCAG 2.2 AA) Included Extra cost Multi-product design system Included Extra cost Design governance and training Included Extra cost Ongoing design support Included Extra cost
Prefer to pay by the hour or the month?
By the hour
Small jobs, fixes and work you cannot scope yet. Pay only for the hours used.
- Mellon
- $60 per hour
- Typical agency
- $150 – $220 per hour
- Senior designer, no juniors
- Billed in 30-minute steps
- Hours report every week
- Move to a fixed price if the scope settles
Monthly retainer
Best valueOngoing design work with hours reserved for you every month.
Quoted after a short call
- 40 hours reserved every month
- Weekly check-in call
- Priority turnaround on requests
- Unused hours roll over for one month
Prices are in AUD, before tax, and show the usual range for each scope. Agency figures are typical ranges from published 2026 pricing guides. Your quote depends on screens, pages and complexity.
Frequently asked questions
What does a SaaS design agency do?
We design the interface of software products: dashboards, onboarding, settings, and workflows, plus the component system behind them.
Do you design dashboards and data-heavy screens?
Yes. Dashboards, tables, and reporting views are a core part of our SaaS work.
Can you redesign our existing product?
Yes. We review what's there, find where users struggle, and redesign those areas first.
Can you design just part of the product?
Yes. We can start with one area, such as onboarding or the main dashboard, and expand from there.
How do you work with our engineers?
Through shared Figma files and a component library, with design QA on the build.
How do you price SaaS design?
Clearly scoped work is a fixed project fee, and ongoing work is a monthly retainer. We scope it with you after a short call.