Funsize Review 2026: Product and UX Design From East Austin

Introduction

Here's a problem I hear about a lot. A software company has great engineers, but only two or three designers. The designers can't keep up, so screens get rushed and the app starts to feel messy. Hiring takes months, and the next launch can't wait.

One fix is to borrow designers from an agency for a while. They join your team, work in your tools and leave when you're caught up.

That's exactly what Funsize does. It's a product design agency in East Austin, Texas, started in 2013 by Anthony and Natalie Armendariz. It has 10–49 people and works mostly on apps, software and user experience (UX). Its reviewed clients include GoDaddy, Toast and Electronic Arts. On Clutch, it has a 5.0 rating from 10 reviews, a $10,000+ minimum and rates of $150–$199 per hour.

I'll be honest with you: this one interested me. Most of my own clients are agencies that need extra design help, so I know what it's like to be the "outside" designer inside someone else's team. Funsize does that at a much bigger scale.

Quick Answer: Should You Hire Funsize?

Yes, if you're a tech company that needs experienced designers to join your team for a few months. But its public reviews are from 2020, so ask for newer references before you sign.

How I Researched Funsize

Disclosure: Funsize and I both do design, and my service is in the alternatives table. But we do different things. Funsize sends small teams into big companies. I work alone on websites and brands for smaller clients.

I haven't worked with Funsize. On November 2, 2026, I read its Clutch profile and all 10 of its Clutch reviews. I also checked DesignRush, The Manifest, Built In and a sponsored Inc. article. They don't agree on its age or size, so I've shown each number instead of guessing.

What Is Funsize?

Funsize has a studio at 916 Springdale Road in East Austin. Here's where the facts get a little messy:

• Founded: Clutch and Inc. say 2013, DesignRush says 2012 and The Manifest says 2015.

• Team size: The Manifest says about 25, Built In says 32 and Clutch says 10–49.

The co-founders are Anthony Armendariz and Natalie Armendariz. In the reviews, Anthony is called CEO and head of design, and Natalie is called partner and design director. Clients often worked with one of them directly, which I like to see.

Here's how Clutch splits its work:

• product design (30%),

• UX/UI design (30%),

• mobile app development (15%),

• web development (15%),

• web design (10%).

Clutch says 70% of its clients earn over $1 billion a year, and the reviews back this up:

• GoDaddy, the web hosting company,

• Toast, the restaurant software company,

• Electronic Arts, the video game company,

• Modernize, which connects homeowners with contractors,

• Hitch, a shared ride service between cities,

• smaller startups like Greetale, Keet Health and Handsome App.

DesignRush also lists PayPal, Adobe, Facebook, Capital One and Oracle, but I found no reviews from them, so treat those as the agency's own claims.

What Does Funsize Do?

The main thing Funsize sells is designers who become part of your team. For example, GoDaddy said Funsize's designers sat in its Slack channels, joined its planning meetings and even came to its office once or twice a week. That's very different from an agency that disappears and comes back weeks later with a big reveal.

What Does Funsize Charge?

The catch to plan for

Don't read "$10,000 minimum" and think that's what you'll pay. That's only the starting point. When designers join your team for months, the bill grows fast. For example, EA spent about $700,000–$800,000 over nine months. Smaller startups liked the work but scored it lower on cost because money was tight. If you just need a few screens designed, this probably isn't the right setup for you.

A real-world scenario

Let's make this real. Imagine a money app company with 40 engineers and only three designers. It has two big features to launch next spring, and its designers are already behind.

Going by its reviews, Funsize might send two or three designers and a design director to help. They would join the team's two-week work cycles and test new features with real users. If I ran that company, I'd plan for at least three months and write down what "success" means before day one. One client said the work suffered when they weren't clear about their goals at the start.

What Are Clients Saying About Funsize?

All 10 Clutch reviews give Funsize a perfect 5.0. The words that come up most are collaborative, high quality, detail-oriented and good project management. A GoDaddy design director said he'd recommended the agency several times. Toast's former head of product design called Funsize "a great thought partner."

Some reviews share real numbers, which I find more useful than praise:

• Greetale said sign-ups went up 504% after Funsize redesigned its greeting card app.

• A finance company said Funsize hit every target for two years. During that time, its own design team grew from 4 to 52 people.

• Hitch said early testers rated the new app 4.9 out of 5.

The complaints are small, but worth knowing:

• Toast said project management was weaker at the start.

• EA found Funsize's "method weeks" hard to work around on a tight deadline.

• Modernize wanted clearer dates for each deliverable.

• A software startup wished Funsize had done more user research.

My biggest worry isn't in the reviews at all. Every review was posted in 2020, so that's six years ago.

Can You Trust Funsize?

Yes. It's a real Austin agency with a studio, named founders and 10 verified Clutch reviews from companies like GoDaddy and Toast. Just ask to speak with a recent client.

What I Think as a Designer

The part I like most is how Funsize talks about its clients. A sponsored Inc. article describes something it calls the "Allied Team Model." Under this model, Funsize even helps clients hire their own full-time designers. That's unusual. Most agencies want you to keep paying them, not to need them less. The finance company whose team grew to 52 people suggests this isn't just talk.

I know this feeling from my own work. When I help an agency, the best result is when its team feels stronger after I leave, not weaker.

I haven't seen enough of its recent work to judge its style today. My tip: ask to see two projects finished since 2024, because a team can change a lot in six years.

What Funsize Does Well

• Joins your team smoothly.

• Big-name clients on record.

• 5.0 on every Clutch review.

• Tests ideas with real users.

• Helps you build your own team.

Where Funsize Falls Short

• Reviews are all from 2020.

• Costs add up quickly.

• Slow start on project management.

• Founding year isn't clear.

• Websites aren't its main focus.

Who Is Funsize Right For?

Funsize is a good match if you're:

• a tech company whose designers are overloaded,

• a product leader who wants designers inside your sprints,

• a funded startup designing its first product.

Who Should Skip Funsize?

You'll probably want someone else if you need:

• a marketing website on a small budget,

• a no-code site you can update yourself,

• a studio that only does branding,

• proof of very recent results before you sign.

What to Ask Funsize on the First Call

1. "Which designers would join our team, and how experienced are they?"

2. "Can we talk to a client you worked with in the last two years?"

3. "How would your method weeks affect our deadlines?"

4. "Who manages the project in the first month?"

5. "How will you share dates for each deliverable?"

6. "What does three months with your team usually cost?"

Other Studios People Ask About

These aren't ranked, and my own service is in the first row.

Who's Behind This Review?

I'm Subarno, a self-taught designer who works solo on brands and no-code websites. Funsize sends a team, but with me you get one person, one task at a time, and most tasks are done within a day.

My $1,000/month retainer covers:

• website design in Figma,

• website builds in Framer or Webflow,

• branding for smaller businesses, like logos, colors and brand guides,

• small website animations and interactions,

• banners, posters and social media content.

Book a free 30-minute call or drop me a line on my contact page. But if you need several product designers working inside your engineering team, Funsize is the better choice.

Bottom Line: Is Funsize Worth It?

Funsize is an Austin product design agency with a perfect Clutch score and real work for GoDaddy, Toast and EA. For a tech company that's short on designers, it's a solid option.

The one weak spot is age, since its reviews stop in 2020. Get fresh references and agree on a clear plan before you sign. If both check out, Funsize could be the extra design team you've been trying to hire.

Questions People Ask About Funsize

How much does Funsize cost?

Clutch lists a $10,000+ minimum and $150–$199 per hour. Reviewed projects cost from about $20,000 to $800,000.

Where is Funsize located?

At 916 Springdale Road in East Austin, Texas.

Who started Funsize?

Anthony and Natalie Armendariz, in 2013 according to Clutch.

What kind of work does Funsize do?

Mostly app and software design, often from inside the client's team.

Is Funsize good for small startups?

It has helped several, but some founders found the prices hard.

Are Funsize's reviews recent?

No. All 10 Clutch reviews were posted in 2020, so ask for newer references.

Sources

• Funsize official website

• Funsize Clutch profile and all 10 reviews

• Funsize DesignRush profile

• Funsize listing on The Manifest

• Funsize company page on Built In

• "More Ally Than Agency," Inc. (sponsored content)

Studios update their prices, people and services often, so confirm every detail directly before you hire.