How long does a typical project take?

Most engagements run 6–8 weeks from brief to launch. Branding-only projects are shorter (3–4 weeks). Timelines are set in writing before anything starts.

Do you work with early-stage startups?

Yes — if you're serious about your brand and have the budget to do it properly. We don't cut corners to fit a lower price; we'd rather scope something smaller that's done right.

What if I only need a website, not branding?

That's fine. We scope to what you actually need. If you already have a brand system, we'll build on it. If it needs work, we'll tell you honestly.

What happens after launch?

We stay. Monthly reports on traffic, conversions, and what to do next — in plain English. You get an open line for support and iteration. We don't hand off and disappear.

Why only one project at a time?

Because your project deserves full attention, not a slot in a queue. One project means no context-switching, no junior hand-offs, no divided focus. Everything ships from the same person who briefed you.

How much does branding cost in India?

At ZDKIEL Labs, engagements start from ₹25,000 and are scoped after a brief. Branding-only projects typically run 3–4 weeks. We don't sell packages — every engagement is scoped to what you actually need.

What should I look for in a design studio?

Look for a studio that shows real client work with real outcomes — not just pretty mockups. Check if they handle both design and development (handoff gaps kill quality). Ask about their process, timelines, and what happens after launch. A good studio should be opinionated, not a pixel factory.

Is a custom website worth it for startups?

Yes, if you're serious about conversion and brand perception. Templates look like templates — your customers can tell. A custom site built around your specific conversion goals outperforms a generic template every time. ZDKIEL Labs builds custom sites from ₹25K with zero templates and zero borrowed layouts.

Journal

March 20262 min read

On building in public

This site is our proof of craft. Every pixel is a portfolio piece.

Most studio sites are an afterthought. The cobbler's children have no shoes. We decided to break that pattern.

zdklabs.com is built with the same stack, same standards, and same obsessive attention we bring to client work. React 19, GSAP, Framer Motion, Tailwind v4, deployed on Vercel. No WordPress. No template. No shortcuts.

If you're evaluating us as a studio, this site is the pitch. The scroll feel, the type choices, the interaction patterns — they're all intentional. And they're all things we can build for you.

On building in public

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Why we take one project at a time

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On building in public

Is your brand costing you customers?

Why we take one project at a time

The case against design packages

Two slots openthis month.

Two slots open
this month.