Helping high-growth startups and SMEs scale with premium full-stack design.
Basic
$1,500
Perform Usability/Expert Review
UI Inventory
Strategy Day
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Pro
A$7,500
5-10 Page website
Contact Form & CMS Integration
Basic UI Kit
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Design System
A$8,000/mo
Website, Portal, Product MVP
Pitch Deck
UI Inventory & Basic UI Kit
Usually 3 months
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Balbuena Design — Premium Full-Stack Design for High-Growth Startups & Businesses
Overview
Balbuena Design is a Brisbane-based studio helping high-growth startups and established brands scale through premium, end-to-end design — from strategy and branding to websites, product UX/UI, and design systems. We combine agency-level polish with founder-level agility.
Market Opportunity
Brisbane hosts 220k+ small businesses and is one of Australia’s fastest-growing hubs for tech, property, and health.
Digital transformation and e-commerce acceleration are driving strong ongoing demand for professional web and UX design.
Local clients increasingly seek strategic, measurable outcomes — not just “pretty websites.”
Our Edge
Full-stack capability: Brand → Web → Product → System.
Outcome-driven: Focused on growth, conversion, and brand equity.
Agile model: Lean core team + specialist network for scalability.
Founder-led: Deep experience working with startups and high-growth teams.
Core Services
Website Design & Development
UX/UI & Product Design
Design Systems & Component Libraries
Branding & Visual Identity
Pitch Decks & Collateral
E-commerce & Conversion Optimization
Ideal Clients
Startups, professional services firms, e-commerce brands, and established Brisbane businesses aiming to modernize their digital experience.
Business Model
Project-based pricing (fixed packages) + retainer options for ongoing UX and website optimization.
Vision
To become Brisbane’s go-to partner for founders and teams ready to scale through premium, strategy-driven design.
“I highly recommend Balbuena Design. Montse played a key role in our organisation's UI/UX overhaul and our efforts to elevate our online presence.
Her expertise was crucial in the redesign of our portal and platform. Most importantly, she brought the team together throughout the process, ensuring all perspectives and considerations were addressed”
Mark Smith, Business Manager. @Handel