I · For our clients
Commissioned work
Web and mobile products shaped around your vision. We design with restraint, build with precision, and deliver software that feels inevitable once it exists.
Built with intention.Made to endure.
Bold Motive Group is a software studio. We craft web and mobile products for the people who commission them, and in the quieter hours, we build a few of our own.
From the founder
Emily Mendez
Founder & Principal
I founded Bold Motive Group on a simple belief: software, like anything worth keeping, should be made with care.
Every project the studio takes on passes through my hands. I'm your first call, your point of contact, and the person accountable for what we deliver. I keep the studio deliberately small so that promise stays true.
When a project calls for more, I bring in a close circle of engineers and designers I trust, and I stay at the table from the first conversation to the final release.
Emily Mendez
Personal accountability
You work with me directly. No hand-offs, no account managers, no guessing who's responsible.
Clear pricing
You'll know what each phase costs before it begins, in writing, with nothing hidden.
Made to last
I build for the years after launch, not just the day of it, so your product stays yours to grow.
The practice
Two pursuits, one standard
II · Of our own making
Studio ventures
Between commissions, we follow our own curiosities. Some become experiments. Some become products. A rare few become something we didn't expect.
“Everything enduring began as a bold motive.”
Investment
A guide to what it costs
Every project is different, but you deserve a sense of the numbers before we ever speak. Here is an honest guide to what a typical engagement costs, and what that investment includes.
Up to $5,000
Foundations
Nonprofit: Up to $4,250
A refined landing page or small marketing site that introduces your idea to the world. Ideal for launches, waitlists, and new ventures finding their voice.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 weeks
- Who's involved
- Designed and built by me personally
$5,000 to $15,000
Presence
Nonprofit: $4,250 to $12,750
A custom multi-page website with a content system you can edit yourself, plus the integrations that make it work: bookings, newsletters, forms, and analytics.
- Timeline
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Who's involved
- Led by me, with a designer as needed
$15,000 to $35,000
Product
Nonprofit: $12,750 to $30,000
A first version of your web application: accounts, a database, payments, and an admin dashboard. Built to put in front of real customers and learn from them.
- Timeline
- 6 to 10 weeks
- Who's involved
- Led by me, with a small team of trusted engineers
$35,000 to $75,000
Platform
Nonprofit: $30,000 to $70,000
A native mobile app or a more ambitious web platform, including AI features, complex integrations, and the infrastructure to support growth.
- Timeline
- 3 to 5 months
- Who's involved
- Led by me, with a dedicated design and engineering team
$75,000+
Commission
Nonprofit: $70,000+
Multi-platform products and long-term partnerships. For organizations who want a studio at their side as the product evolves, release after release.
- Timeline
- Ongoing
- Who's involved
- A full studio team, with me as your principal
For nonprofits
The nonprofit promise
Organizations doing good work deserve good work in return. Registered nonprofits receive 15% off every engagement, up to $5,000, guaranteed.
- Payment schedules shaped around your grant cycles
- A written scope and budget you can include in funding applications
Open to 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, schools, public libraries, and registered charities outside the US.
Every engagement begins with a complimentary consultation, followed by a written proposal with phased pricing, so you always know what the next step costs. Ongoing care and maintenance plans are available after launch.
Book a consultationThe process
How the work unfolds
From the first conversation to the years after launch, here is exactly what to expect. No surprises, and nothing begins without your approval.
I
Consultation
A complimentary 45-minute video meeting with me. Bring your idea, who it's for, and when you need it. I'll listen, ask questions, and help the real problem come into focus.
- You receive
- A candid read on what's possible, what it might involve, and a rough sense of budget. No obligation.
- Timing
- 45 minutes
II
Proposal
I turn our conversation into a written plan. Pricing is phased: a fixed price for design, with an honest estimate for the build. Once the design is approved, the build estimate becomes a fixed price.
- You receive
- A written scope, timeline, and price. Nonprofits also receive a funder-ready budget for grant applications.
- Timing
- Within 7 days of our call
III
Design
We shape how your product looks, feels, and flows. You review clickable prototypes and we refine them together before a single line of production code is written.
- You receive
- Approved designs and a fixed price for the build.
- Timing
- 1 to 4 weeks, depending on scope
IV
Build
Your product comes to life in short cycles. You see working progress every week and can click through it yourself. If the scope changes, I'll price the change in writing before any work begins.
- You receive
- Weekly progress updates and a working product you can test along the way.
- Timing
- Varies by tier; see the guide above
V
Launch
We test thoroughly, deploy with care, and release your product to the world. Every account, credential, and line of code is handed to you.
- You receive
- A live product, full ownership, and clear documentation.
- Timing
- About 1 week
VI
Care
The work doesn't end at launch. An optional care plan keeps your product secure, up to date, and improving as your needs grow.
- You receive
- Maintenance, monitoring, and a partner who already knows your product.
- Timing
- Ongoing, month to month
Ventures
In the workshop
Several of our own products are taking shape behind closed doors. They will be revealed in time.
Correspondence
Have a bold motive of your own?
Tell me what you're imagining. Every letter reaches me directly, and every commission begins with a single one.
hello@boldmotive.orgEmily Mendez, Founder & Principal