Introducing Journey: The Smarter Way to Get Ongoing Creative Support

Running a business means juggling a million moving parts, from marketing and branding to keeping your website fresh and ensuring your business looks professional at all times. But finding reliable, high-quality creative support exactly when you need it? That’s another challenge altogether.

Hiring freelancers for one-off projects can be time-consuming and inconsistent, while keeping an in-house designer isn’t always practical or cost-effective. That’s why we created Journey! A flexible, on-demand creative retainer that keeps your business looking sharp without the hassle of one-off hiring or unpredictable costs.

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What is A Journey?

Journey is a retainer-based creative service that gives you priority access to Ape Forge’s design and marketing expertise whenever you need it. Instead of starting from scratch every time you need creative work done, Journey ensures you always have a dedicated creative partner ready to execute your vision.

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Here’s how it works:

✅ One-time deposit
Start with a minimum deposit of $500 to secure creative support when you need it.

✅ Tracked time, fair pricing 
Work is billed at $65 per hour, deducted from your deposit.

✅ Total flexibility
Use your time as needed. No contracts, no unnecessary commitments.

✅ Recharge when ready
Add more to your retainer when you need more work done.

​You stay in control of your budget, your creative assets, and your marketing momentum without the usual delays and headaches.

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Why Business Owners Love Journey

💡 No More Last-Minute Scrambles
No need to waste time searching for designers, explaining your brand from scratch, or getting stuck in long project queues

💰 Predictable Pricing, No Surprises
Know exactly where your budget is going with transparent tracking and flexible spending. Pay only for the work you need, when you need it.

🚀 Priority Access, Faster Turnarounds
As a Journey client, your requests move to the front of the line, so you get the creative work you need, when you need it.

🎯 Consistent Branding
With an ongoing creative partner, you get cohesive, high-quality design work that strengthens your brand and helps your business stand out.

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What Can A Journey Be Used For?

Journey isn’t just about design, it’s about having a creative team in your corner, ready to execute whenever inspiration strikes.

• Graphic Design – Marketing materials, social media graphics, brochures, and more.
• Website Updates – Need a tweak, refresh, or new landing page? We’ve got it covered.
• Marketing Support – Ad designs, email campaigns, lead generation materials.
• Brand Enhancements – Evolving your visuals, messaging, and creative assets over time.
• Strategic Collaboration – Regular creative input to keep your brand growing and adapting.

If you need design, strategy, or creative support on an ongoing basis, Journey ensures you have a dedicated team, on demand.

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Your Business
​Deserves a Creative Partner
​Not Just a One-Time Designer

With Journey, you get more than just creative services. You get a trusted partner who understands your brand, goals, and vision. Whether you need a steady flow of marketing materials or just want the peace of mind that expert creative support is always available, Journey gives you the flexibility, priority, and quality your business deserves.

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