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Launch your own design agency
Build a solo design business with 1:1 mentoring and support from Sarah Jutras, founder of Huzzah Studio. Unlock everything you need to launch and scale your consultancy, including playbooks and tools to transform your design skills into a thriving solo business.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Sarah Jutras
Sarah Jutras is a human-centered design leader and educator with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. As the founder of Huzzah Studio, she brings design strategy and emotional storytelling to digital and physical experiences, which has led to successful collaborations with industry-leading startups, corporations, and agencies.
NOT JUST ANOTHER COURSE
A ready-to-launch business in a box
On Stack, you’re not just learning business — you’re launching one. A Stack license unlocks access to the reproducible blueprint of a category-leading business, 1:1 mentorship from its experienced founder, and a purpose-built platform to power your day-to-day operations. Learn more.
ABOUT THIS BUSINESS
The all-in-one digital consultancy business blueprint
This license offers you the chance to start and grow your own thriving design consultancy with the guidance and mentorship of Sarah Jutras, a design leader with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. By following Sarah's proven business model, you'll be ready to build a rewarding and flexible career as an independent design consultant, and able to create a design studio that specializes in crafting holistic experiences bridging digital and physical worlds for your clients.
You'll get access to a wealth of knowledge and resources that have contributed to Sarah's success. You'll learn how to apply holistic design strategies, create emotionally impactful experiences, and build strong client relationships. Sarah and the Stack team will support you every step of the way as you establish yourself as a go-to resource for purpose-driven brands seeking to make an emotional impact in both digital and physical realms.
Mission-driven brands and businesses constantly need consultants to support the design of their products and services. The demand for design consultants is only going to increase due to continuous digital innovation and greater human-centered design needs. The timing is perfect to launch your own design consultancy business and capitalize on this growing demand.
Reasons to license this business
Market-tested business blueprint
Leverage a business framework that has thrived in the competitive design industry.
Multidisciplinary service offerings
Build a comprehensive suite of design services, from branding to UX/UI and beyond.
Expert design business mentorship
Benefit from 1:1 mentorship from Sarah to transform you into an expert in the industry.
Complete system
Everything you need to start landing clients within weeks.
Dramatically reduced startup costs
Launch your business with minimal upfront costs, and key services and tools from Stack.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
All the tools and blueprints to launch and scale your business.
Ongoing 1:1 mentorship
Regular 1:1 check-ins and support from Sarah and the Stack team to support you every step of the journey.
Growth framework
Proven methods for attracting and retaining high-value clients with successful processes and templates to give you a unique edge.
Step-by-step business playbook
A detailed guide to setting up and running your design studio, from crafting your unique offering to landing and serving clients.
Community of pro designers
Join Sarah’s designer community of fellow licensees to share knowledge, work and strategies to develop your business and grow.
Project management templates
Customizable tools to develop your workflow and client interactions, removing headaches and bottlenecks.
Dedicated Stack Advisor
Get 1:1 support from a Stack Business Advisor to streamline your ops and make more time for the design work that matters most.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Everything you’ll need to build a thriving design consultancy
Holistic design methodology
Practice the art and science of creating cohesive design across digital and physical touchpoints through Sarah’s proven techniques.
Pricing and proposal strategy
Learn to price your services competitively, build your winning service packages and craft captivating proposals to maximize value.
Client relationship mastery
Using Sarah’s templates and guidance, develop skills to win work and build key relationships with your clients.
Transition to freelance
Master the mindset and mechanics to transform your design skills into an independent design consultancy business.
MEET YOUR LICENSOR
Build with a leader in holistic and emotive design
Sarah Jutras has had design leadership positions at PayPal, Modcloth, and Chairish. She previously co-founded the Boston-based startup Happier to promote positive psychology, and has taught UX design courses at General Assembly and Whitespace. Over the course of 15 years Sarah has become an expert in holistic creative direction, product design, and emotive UX.
Sarah's approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the human elements of design to support mission-led companies. Through launching her own design studio, Huzzah, she has developed a passion for empowering other designers and has helped numerous creatives establish successful independent careers.
SCALE SMARTER ON STACK
The fastest way to launch and grow your solo business
Stack takes the guesswork out of building a business by unlocking access to reproducible models designed and perfected by industry leaders. A Stack license connects you with an experienced founder who shares their playbooks and secrets. You get everything you need to start strong and grow fast: a launch-ready business plan, battle-tested tools and templates, and 1:1 coaching from an expert invested in your long-term success.
On Stack, you don’t just have a mentor on your side, you get access to a full suite of tools and services to help you build, run, and scale your new business with speed and confidence:
Administration
Incorporation
Scheduling app
Business insurance
Finance
Invoicing
Payment platform
Taxes and bookkeeping
Design
Logo
Marketing
Custom website
Who this license is for
Experienced professional designers
Ideal for experienced designers looking to go it alone and build an independent design agency business.
Designers ready the next step
Perfect for experienced freelance designers who are ready to grow their practice and business.
Prerequisities
3-5 years or more of industry design experience with startups, corporations or agencies
Proficiency in design software and technical skills.
Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Based in the United States
LICENSING PROCESS
5 steps to launching your business
1
Apply
Submit your application for review by Sarah and the Stack team.
2
Interview
Connect with Sarah to discuss your goals and ensure this license is the right fit for your future.
3
Upskill
Access Sarah's training materials to level up your design skills.
4
Launch
Set up your consultancy with Stack's all-in-one platform and Sarah's proven systems.
5
Scale
Grow your client base and revenue with ongoing support from Sarah and the Stack team.
Testimonials
Katie
Product Designer
"Sarah does an incredible job sharing her own learnings from her robust career both at companies and as a solopreneur. Her kindness, clarity, and generosity are exactly the things needed to help encourage others to follow their own paths."
Courtney
Creative Director
"Sarah's course provided actionable steps to get my freelance business off the ground. She provided helpful feedback at every step and useful tools that I've started to implement for client experience. I highly recommend Sarah for anyone wanting a jumpstart to their design business."
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