One portal for every client,
every project, every file.
DBD Project Portals gives design studios a private, branded workspace to manage projects, share files, message clients, track deadlines and run subscriptions — for a single studio or a whole network. Add unlimited clients and unlimited team members for one $30 one-time payment — no subscription, no per-seat fees, and simple enough that your clients need zero training.
One-time $30 payment · No monthly fees · Unlimited clients & seats
See it in action
A 15-second tour of DBD Project Portals
Clients, projects, files, messages and billing — how the whole studio runs inside one private portal.
Features
Everything your studio needs, nothing your clients don't.
DBD-PP replaces the patchwork of email, Drive folders, Calendly and Doodle with one calm, branded space your clients actually want to use.
Project management
Track every project through Planning, In Progress, Client Review, Revisions, Approved and Completed. Set deadlines, monitor progress and auto-archive finished work.
Secure file sharing
Private storage with signed URLs, version history and deliverable labels. Clients leave feedback notes right on each file after every upload.
Realtime messaging
Client-to-admin and project-specific conversations with unread tracking and email or SMS notifications. Nothing gets lost in an inbox again.
Shared calendars
Each client gets a calendar of deadlines, meetings and milestones. Admins see a master calendar across every project and every studio.
Subscriptions & billing
Offer Basic, Professional and Business plans. Clients request changes; you approve. Built-in payments handle checkout, tax and renewals.
Branded, personal portals
Each client customizes accent colors, tab order and sidebar style. Admins set defaults and push a look across an entire client roster.
Unlimited clients & team
Add every client and every teammate you want — unlimited accounts, projects and administrators on one flat $30/month studio fee. No per-seat pricing, ever.
Built-in AI assistant
An assistant lives in every portal — admin and client — answering 'how do I…' questions step by step, so nobody needs a manual. Plus instant new-message alerts at the top of every page.
How it works
From invite to delivered, in three steps.
Create your studio
Sign up, name your studio and you're the administrator. Invite clients by email — they get a one-time link to set a password and are linked automatically.
Organize projects & clients
Open a workspace per client. Add projects, upload files, set deadlines and message your client — all in one branded place they keep coming back to.
Collaborate to completion
Clients review work, leave notes, request changes and approve. Completed projects auto-archive to a dedicated area, organized by client.
Compare
How DBD-PP stacks up
Most tools charge per seat, per month, forever. DBD-PP is one flat payment with everything your studio and your clients need in one place.
| Capability | DBD-PP$30 one-time | Client portal SaaS$25–79 / mo | Project mgmt tools$10–20 / user / mo | Email + DriveFree-ish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited clients | ✓ | Tiered | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited team members | ✓ | — | Per seat | ✓ |
| Branded portal per client | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Secure file sharing & versions | ✓ | ✓ | Add-on | Manual |
| Realtime client messaging | ✓ | ✓ | Comments | — |
| Shared client calendars | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Client subscription plans | ✓ | Add-on | — | — |
| Built-in AI assistant | ✓ | — | Paid tier | — |
| No monthly bill | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Zero client training needed | ✓ | Varies | — | ✓ |
Comparison reflects typical plans of common client-portal and project-management tools as of 2026. Competitor pricing and features change — check their sites for current details.
Pricing
One simple price. $30, once.
One price, everything included. A single $30 payment covers the entire platform for your studio — unlimited clients, unlimited team members and administrators, unlimited projects, files and messages. No per-seat pricing, no per-client fees, no setup costs and no add-ons. Pay once — there's no monthly bill and nothing to cancel.
- Unlimited clients, projects & team members
- Unlimited file uploads, versions & messages
- Secure file storage & versioning
- Realtime messaging & notifications
- Shared & master calendars
- Subscription billing for your clients
- Branded, personalizable portals
- Built-in AI assistant in every portal
- Free updates & email support — no extras to buy
Studio Access
Pay once · No monthly fees
What you're paying for
One flat one-time fee — not a seat count. Add every teammate and every client you want at no extra cost. Anything your clients pay you is billed through your own plans, and stays yours.
Multi-studio ready
Run one studio or many. Each studio is isolated with its own clients, branding, team and billing — perfect for agencies and franchises.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How many clients and team members can I add?
Unlimited. Your studio gets unlimited clients, unlimited projects and unlimited team members or administrators. We never charge per seat or per client — it's a single $30 payment for your whole studio.
Is it easy to use?
Yes. Most studios are set up in under 10 minutes: create your studio, invite a client, add a project. Clients get a clean portal with no training required, and an AI assistant sits in the corner of every portal to answer 'how do I…' questions instantly.
Who is DBD Project Portals for?
Design studios, freelance designers and creative agencies that want a calm, branded home for client work instead of juggling email, Drive and spreadsheets. It scales from a solo studio to a multi-studio agency.
Do my clients need an account?
Yes — but it's frictionless. You invite them by email and they get a one-time link to set a password. They're linked to your studio and assigned the Client role automatically.
Can clients upload files and request changes?
Absolutely. Clients can submit new project requests with uploads, leave notes on files, message you and request subscription plan changes — all within their portal.
How does billing work for my studio?
Your studio pays a one-time $30 fee to unlock the platform — no subscription and no renewals. You can still offer your own client subscription plans (Basic, Professional, Business) on top.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes. Row-level security isolates every client and studio, files live in private storage with signed URLs, and admin actions are verified server-side. Each studio only ever sees its own data.
Contact
Talk to the creator.
DBD Project Portals is built and maintained by Louis DiMauro of Design by DiMauro. Questions, feature requests, or help getting your studio set up — send an email and you'll hear back directly.
Louisdimauro@designbydmauro.comGive your clients a portal worth coming back to.
Set up your studio in minutes. One $30 payment, yours for good.