A client portal built for graphic designers
Graphic design projects fail on the handoff, not the work. Proofs buried in inboxes, approvals given verbally, final files delivered on an expiring link nobody saves. ClientDesk puts every version, every approval, and every file in one permanent place.
Free forever for 1 client. Pro from $12/mo. No client accounts required.
The revision loop isn't a design problem. It's a file organization and approval tracking problem. A portal solves both.
The problem
How a typical design project goes wrong over email
Every graphic designer knows this sequence. It looks orderly when it starts and degrades into chaos by round two.
With a portal, every version lives in one place, feedback stays attached to the project, and final files are permanently accessible. The chaos above becomes a clean, documented record.
What changes
How graphic designers use ClientDesk
Upload each proof to the project
Round 1, Round 2, Final. Each version is a file upload with a progress note. Clients always know which file is current and can look back at previous versions.
Use phase labels to mark approval stages
Set the phase to 'Awaiting Approval — Round 2'. The client sees that in their portal and knows exactly what action you need from them.
Deliver final files permanently
Upload the final print-ready files to the project. No expiry date. The client can download them today, next month, or next year when their printer asks for them again.
Consolidate feedback in one channel
Pro plan includes in-portal messaging. Feedback arrives attached to the project, not scattered across email, Slack, text, and voice notes.
What you get
The tools that matter for design work
Branded Portal
Custom logo, colors, and a professional client-facing experience that matches your brand.
File Sharing
Upload deliverables up to 100 MB each. Clients download with one click, no signup.
Project Tracking
Show progress, phases, and status. Clients stay informed without chasing you.
In-Portal Messaging
Real-time messaging right inside the portal. No more scattered email threads.
Magic Link Access
Clients click a link and they're in. No passwords, no friction, no support tickets.
White-Label
Remove all ClientDesk branding. Your clients only see your name and logo.
Testimonials
From designers who made the switch
4 clients onboarded in one afternoon“I was emailing Dropbox links and hoping clients found the right file. Set up ClientDesk in 10 minutes, moved 4 active clients over that afternoon, and my first client said it looked 'really professional.' Haven't sent a file over email since.”
Cut status emails by 80%“My clients used to email me 3-4 times a week asking 'what's the status?' Now they check the portal themselves. I tracked it for a month and went from 12 status update emails per week down to 1 or 2. That's hours I get back every week.”
Switched from Dubsado in 15 minutes“I tried Dubsado and HoneyBook before this. Both wanted me to learn a whole CRM just to share project files. ClientDesk does the portal part and does it well. I was up and running in under 15 minutes with white-label branding.”
Zero login friction for clients“The magic link is genius. I have clients who can barely open a PDF, so asking them to create an account was never going to work. Now I send one link and they see everything: files, progress, messages. No login issues at all.”
FAQ
Questions from graphic designers
How do I track which revision round I'm on with a client?
Use the progress note and phase label together. Set the phase to 'Design — Round 2' and add a note: 'Updated logo based on Feb 3 feedback, awaiting sign-off.' The client sees the current state in their portal without you needing to summarize the history in an email.
Can I upload multiple file formats for different deliverables?
Yes. Any file type up to 100 MB. Upload print-ready PDFs, PNG exports, AI source files, and brand guidelines all to the same project. Clients download whichever format they need without asking you to convert or resend.
How do clients give feedback through the portal?
Through the in-portal messaging on Pro plan. Clients leave feedback inside the portal and it stays attached to the project. No more feedback arriving via text, email, Instagram DM, and a voice memo in the same day.
What happens when the project is done and I deliver final files?
Upload the final assets to the project and add a note marking it complete. The client can download everything from their portal permanently — not just while a WeTransfer link is valid. They'll still have those files a year later if they need them.
Can I manage multiple clients with separate portals?
Yes. Each client gets their own portal. A brand identity client and a packaging client see only their own projects and files. No risk of one client accidentally seeing another's work.
Does ClientDesk work for ongoing retainer clients?
Well. Retainer clients accumulate projects over time — each monthly deliverable becomes a project in their portal. The client builds up a complete archive of everything you've delivered. Good for them, zero overhead for you.