Launch a polished MVP in weeks. Fixed scope, fixed price.
Axis is a small, senior team building investor-ready design and production code. We’re new, operate transparently, and ship fast using proven patterns.
Created by the team at Flat 18.
Scope
Locked before build
Cadence
Weekly demo
Launch
Monitored handover
Why Axis
Building your first product shouldn’t drain time or trust.
- Slipping timelines and unclear scope
- Design that looks unfinished
- Code you can’t confidently ship or hand over
How we work
Fixed scope and transparent pricing
Wireframes in days, weekly demos thereafter
Production-grade code, clean handover, monitoring at launch
From the Flat 18 team
Proof in the way we work, not vanity metrics
Axis is new, so the site should earn trust through clarity: visible process, labelled demos, practical handover, and direct attribution to Flat 18.
Scope
Defined before build
Cadence
Weekly demo rhythm
Handover
Repo, runbooks, launch notes
Standards we bring over
- Design review before anything is marked ready to build
- Working code in a shared repo from day one
- Monitoring and launch checklists ready before go-live
How we handle trust
- Honest about being new: demos are labelled and claims stay grounded.
- Transparent about scope and risks at every checkpoint.
- Escalation path back into the wider Flat 18 team if you need more firepower.
Want to see more? Explore Flat 18 for the broader studio.
Delivery rhythm
A four-step path to live
The same operating cadence on every engagement: clear scope, visible progress, practical launch discipline.
Step 1
Kickoff
Align scope and priorities within 48 hours.
Commitment: Summary plan and timeline shared before work begins.
Step 2
Design
Clickable wireframes and key screens in days.
Commitment: Feedback session booked as soon as the prototype is ready.
Step 3
Build
Iterative shipping with weekly demos.
Commitment: Reviewed code, version control, and documented changelog.
Step 4
Launch
Deploy, monitor, and hand over cleanly.
Commitment: Launch checklist, monitoring hooks, and handover pack delivered.
We demo progress every week. No surprises.
Work samples
Work that shows how we build
Reference demos and Flat 18 work that demonstrate our approach to product, polish, and handover.
Axis Demo: SaaS Billing UI
A compact subscription flow with plans, invoices, and Stripe-ready screens.
What we built
- Plan comparison and upgrade flow
- Invoice history with downloadable receipts
- Billing settings panel with usage overview
- Responsive layout ready for handoff
- Structured content and state hints for developers
- Accessible colour contrast right out of the box
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Axis Demo: Investor Dashboard
A clean dashboard for KPIs, cohorts, and updates, designed for boardroom demos.
What we built
- Portfolio overview with segments
- Update feed and stakeholder notes
- Light and dark theme ready to wire to real data
- Data cards sized for quick scanning
- Table patterns that work on mobile
- Annotation layer for investor commentary
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Selected Work by Flat 18
A real project from our parent team. No claims, just the craft.
What we built
- Marketing site with structured content model
- Design system tokens and component library
- Deployment pipeline and CMS handover
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders from brief to launch
- Documented components for the in-house team
- Launch playbook and monitoring set-up
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Pricing
Fixed‑price packages that match typical first builds
Pick the tier that mirrors your launch goals. No vanity metrics, just clear scope, visible progress, and practical handover.
Axis Start
- Core user flows and 3–5 key screens
- Basic auth and one data source
- Deployed to your cloud
- Handover and launch notes
Axis Build
- Designed key journeys and responsive UI
- Auth, database, and 1–3 integrations
- Production build with monitoring
- Weekly demos and clean handover
Axis Pro
- Expanded feature set and admin
- 3–6 integrations or APIs
- Hardening, QA support
- Launch support and handover
We don’t publish vanity metrics. If you need references, ask. We’re happy to share what we can.
Fixed scope, clear timeline, staged payments.
Support
After launch, we don’t disappear
Every project includes a short post-launch window for stability and small fixes. If you need continued iterations or feature work, we offer a simple monthly support option.
What’s included post-launch
- Stability window for fixes immediately after launch
- Runbooks, environment variables, and owner handover
- Monitoring hooks configured before we go live
Optional ongoing support
- Light monthly support for incremental improvements
- Rapid triage on production incidents
- Simple path back into the wider Flat 18 team when needed
FAQ
Still have questions?
Quick answers to the common objections we hear from founders before they commit.
Next step
Ready to start?
Tell us about your build or book time to scope it live with the team.