The Problem
Designers constantly hear the same request: "Can I pick your brain?" Someone wants feedback on their logo, critique of their website, advice on their brand identity, or a design system review. "Just take a quick look and tell me what you think." These 30-minute feedback sessions are actually deep design thinking, and they're never paid.
The bigger problem: these free consultations rarely convert to paid projects. The person got what they needed—professional design feedback—without hiring you. You've trained potential clients to consume your expertise for free.
The second issue: when you do land paid design projects, getting paid is slow. Invoices sit. You chase payment. Your design thinking doesn't translate to quick cash.
Tinrate fixes both problems.
What Is Tinrate?
Tinrate is a Belgian expert-booking platform built for creative professionals. Clients book, pay, and consult with you through one link. You set your rate, manage availability, and Tinrate handles scheduling, payment processing, invoicing, and payouts automatically. Clients pay upfront. You get paid within 48 hours. No invoicing chase. No negotiation.
How It Works
Step 1: Create Your Profile
Build your design profile highlighting your specializations: brand identity design, UX/UI review, website audit, logo feedback, design system consulting, or other design expertise. Add portfolio links or project examples if relevant.
Step 2: Set Your Availability
Block out times you're available for design consultations. Designers typically offer 30-minute or 60-minute consultation slots. You control your calendar completely.
Step 3: Share Your Link
One link. Add it to your website, portfolio, LinkedIn, or send directly to prospects. They see your rate, availability, and specializations immediately.
Step 4: Clients Book & Pay
Clients click, select a consultation time, and pay via Bancontact, iDEAL, credit card, or Apple Pay. Payment happens before the call. No "let me think about it."
Step 5: Video Consultation
Conduct your design consultation via Tinrate's built-in video. You can review files, share screens, provide feedback, discuss direction, or analyze design strategy. Professional and efficient.
4 Reasons Designers Choose Tinrate
1. Pre-Payment Attracts Better Design Clients
Clients willing to pay for design consultation are serious about solving their design problem. They're not tire-kickers or spec-shopping. You'll talk to founders, marketing leaders, and business owners with actual budgets. The quality of conversations improves immediately.
2. It's Free to You. Zero Monthly Fees
No subscription costs. No "designer licenses." Clients pay a 5% transaction fee (charged to them, not you). That 5% covers your scheduling, payment processing, and invoicing. Your effective rate stays high.
3. Get Paid Within 48 Hours
Stop waiting 60–90 days for payment. Clients pay upfront. You receive payment within 48 hours via Mollie. Cash flow problem solved.
4. Featured to 200K+ Companies Needing Design Help
Tinrate runs expert spotlight campaigns reaching 200,000+ prospects monthly. Designers get featured to companies searching for logo feedback, brand strategy, UX review, or design system help. Inbound opportunities without cold outreach.
Traditional Design Consulting vs. Tinrate
Who It's Best For
- Brand identity designers selling brand strategy and identity consultations
- UX/UI specialists offering usability and interface feedback
- Website auditors consulting on website design and user experience
- Logo designers providing feedback and iteration guidance
- Design system consultants advising on design system development and implementation
How to Get Started
- Sign up on Tinrate (2 minutes, free)
- Create your profile with your design specializations
- Set your rate per 30-min or 60-min consultation
- Block your availability on your calendar
- Share your link and start receiving bookings
You'll be live within 15 minutes.
FAQ
Can I offer different rates for different types of design consultation?
Yes. Create profiles for different services: brand consulting at €120/30min, UX review at €100/30min, logo feedback at €80/30min. Adjust based on complexity and demand.
What if a consultation leads to a larger design project?
Many designers use Tinrate for paid initial consultations, then move serious clients to full project agreements. The paid consultation becomes your qualifying conversation.
Can I share screens and review files during the consultation?
Yes. Tinrate's video platform supports screen sharing. You can review designs, markup files, and provide detailed feedback during your consultation.
How do clients pay?
Bancontact, iDEAL, credit cards, and Apple Pay. All secure. You never handle payment data.
What if a client wants longer consultations?
Sessions can run 15 minutes to several hours. You set the duration and price. Adjust pricing based on session length.
Stop Giving Away Your Design Expertise
Every unpaid design feedback conversation is revenue you're leaving on the table. Tinrate turns those conversations into income. Set your rate, share your link, and let serious design clients book with confidence. You'll spend time only with qualified prospects, get paid within 48 hours, and attract better projects.
Your design expertise is worth money. Make sure you're collecting it.
