A self-study course for designers to master VIP Days + Design Intensives using the exact process we use at Dynamo Ultima.

LEARN OUR COMPLETE PROCESS FOR RUNNING PROFITABLE, BOUNDARY-FRIENDLY DESIGN INTENSIVES & VIP DAYS

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We’ve spent nearly 5+ years perfecting our VIP Day and Design Intensive process the same one that’s helped us grow Dynamo Ultima to multi–six figures a year. And here’s the thing: it still runs our business today. This is not a retired method it’s our system, the exact process we use with clients every week.

In Fast & Fierce, we pull back the curtain and show you everything.

The tools, templates, systems, scripts, and strategies that keep our business streamlined, booked out, and profitable all packed into one self-paced course you can binge on your own time and implement into your design business immediately

Why VIP Days + Design Intensives Are the Move

  • You wrap a client project in 1–7 days, not 1–5 months.

  • You’re in control with clear scope, clear boundaries, clear calendar.

  • You work with clients who respect your time (because your process demands it).

  • You get paid fast. You finish projects fast. You move on fast.

That’s what VIP Days and Design Intensives do. They turn chaos into clarity and design fatigue into freedom.

If You’re Feeling This…

Your projects never end timelines stretch, clients disappear, and every week feels like Groundhogs Day.

You’re chasing feedback, content, and payments more than you’re actually designing.

Weekends? You can’t remember the last one you actually took off.

Scope creep is your unwanted business partner.

You love your work, but you’re not loving how you work.

It’s not you…

it’s your business model. And it’s time to upgrade it.

Here’s How We Make It Happen

Work Less, Earn More:

Condense months of work into seven days or less. That’s the magic of VIP Days and Design Intensives. You deliver serious value in less time which means your hourly rate skyrockets while your work hours drop.

Create Boundaries, Claim Freedom:

Learn how to set boundaries that clients actually respect. No more “urgent” emails on Saturdays or endless revision cycles. You’ll have a streamlined system that protects your time and your sanity.

Live First, Work Second:

This isn’t just a mindset, it’s a lifestyle. You’ll learn how to structure your design business so you can actually live your damn life. Sunshine breaks, slow mornings, creative freedom, it’s all included.

Are you ready to build a business that leaves plenty of room for living? Let’s make your business a source of freedom, not friction.

Why This Approach Works

Real Systems from Real Work:

I’m not teaching theory. I’ve run over 300+ VIP Days and Design Intensives at Dynamo Ultima since 2020 — and we are still doing them weekly to this day. What you’ll learn in Fast & Fierce isn’t outdated shit you can google; it’s the exact process that’s helped us hit multi–six figures year after year.

Fits Your Business Model:

There’s no one-size-fits-all VIP Day or design intensive model. You’ll learn how to design a structure that fits your creative flow, your services, and your clients from crafting the offer to pricing and booking with confidence.

Beyond the Basics:

You’ll get real-life examples, challenges, and how I handled them, not just theory. Because design business isn’t perfect, and I want you prepared for all the curveballs.

Practical & Personalized:

We cover what to do if a client misses a deadline, how to reschedule without stress, and how to set up systems that run even when you’re not glued to your inbox.

Let’s talk numbers and calendars because that’s where this gets real.

Here’s what my calendar looks like after switching to Design Intensives more white space, fewer headaches, and the same income (actually, more) When I shifted to VIP Days, my income doubled while my work hours got cut in half. That’s not magic, it’s structure.

BEFORE DESIGN INTENSIVES AND VIP DAYS

Before: The Chaos Calendar

  • Scattered energy all month = scattered results for every project

  • Timelines drag on forever while clients ghost on feedback or content

  • Deadlines start overlapping until everything feels like one big juggling act

  • You spend more time managing clients than actually designing which means more hours, less profit

AFTER DESIGN INTENSIVES AND VIP DAYS

After: The Focused Calendar

  • Focused energy, one client at a time deep work, zero chaos

  • Timelines and boundaries are solid; when it’s done, it’s done

  • More space for personal projects, passion work, or actually resting

  • Clients are thrilled because they get results faster and you get paid faster. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

The Fast & Fierce Transformation

After this course, you’ll…

  • Deliver projects in days, not months.

  • Attract clients who respect your time and pay your rates.

  • Know exactly what to say, send, and set up from inquiry to offboarding.

  • Have a clean, confident system that actually gives you your life back.

  • Feel like the pro you already are organized, in control, and booked out by choice.

You’ll finally run a design business that works for you not the other way around.

What’s Inside the Fast & Fierce Self Study Course

Module 1 Mindset & Boundaries

Set your foundation like a boss. Learn how to identify your non-negotiables, establish solid boundaries, and understand the true value of VIP Days and Intensives.

Includes: Non-Negotiables, Boundaries, Value of VIP Days, and a group call replay on bottlenecks, prep work, and creating containers that actually support you.

Module 2 Craft Your Offer

Design a VIP Day that fits your flow. Learn how to map out your offers, price them right, and structure them for success.

Includes: Examples of different types of VIP Days, Creating your Offer, Pricing your Intensive, and an inside look at how our own Intensives work.
Plus a group call replay on creative offer ideas, scope clarity, and pricing strategies

Module 3 — Systems & Client Flow

Streamline everything. From inquiry to offboarding, you’ll learn exactly how to set up your systems, portals, and automations for a seamless client experience.

Includes: Inquiry & First Steps, Onboarding, Prep Work + Client Portal, Project Kickoff, and Offboarding. Plus a full system walkthrough replay showing our communication process during a live Intensive

Module 4 — Your VIP Day Sales Page

Sell it with confidence. Learn what every great VIP Day sales page needs, how to write it, and how to design it for conversions.

Includes: Sales Page Strategy, Copywriting Tips, Real Page Walkthroughs, and Design Advice straight from our studio

Module 5 — Deliver Like a Pro

Pull off your day with calm, confidence, and zero chaos. Learn how to prep, reschedule smoothly, and provide post-day support without turning it into another project.

Includes: How to Prepare, How to Offer Ongoing Support, Real VIP Day Walkthrough, Launching + Booking Clients, and Marketing Tips. Plus a replay showing exactly how we structure and deliver our days start-to-finish.

Bonus Resources

You’ll also get a full arsenal of done-for-you tools to plug straight into your business:

  • Notion Client Portal Templates ($47 value) — 3 customizable versions ready to brand.

  • Onboarding + Offboarding Emails + Scripts — because clear boundaries = happy clients.

  • Prep Work Templates + VIP Day Checklist — make sure nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Kickoff Call Template + Sales Page Copy Guide — no guesswork, just flow.

  • Profit & Client Tracker — know exactly where your time and money go.

  • Website-in-a-Week Workshop ($97 value) — my full step-by-step method for 1-week web builds.

  • Guest Workshops:

    • Contracts for VIP Days (with a lawyer)

    • Selling your VIP Day (with a copywriter)

Is This Business Model Right for You?

Let’s get real for a second…not every designer is built for Fast & Fierce mode. VIP Days and Design Intensives are for the bold ones who love structure, speed, and strategy.

Here’s how to know if this model fits you like a glove:

You’ll love Design Intensives if...

  • You want your projects to be focused, not scattered across a chaotic calendar.

  • You’re drawn to clients who take action, know what they want, make decisions quickly, and respect your time.

  • You want shorter timelines and clearer boundaries that stick.

  • You prefer working with clients who don’t need constant hand-holding.

  • You already have a few clients under your belt and a solid process that works, you’re just ready to streamline it.

  • You like working in focused bursts, pouring your creative energy into one client at a time.

  • You’ve refined your design process enough that condensing it feels exciting, not terrifying.

It’s probably not for you if...

  • You like taking your time and need multiple days to process ideas before executing.

  • You prefer lots of back-and-forth, slower-paced client relationships.

  • You’re hoping for a quick income fix — this takes time to set up right (but it’s worth every second).

  • You don’t really have a design process yet or haven’t booked many clients.

  • You’ve been in business for less than a year and are still figuring out your workflow.

  • You’re not confident managing client expectations or making fast creative decisions.

Here’s the deal:
Design Intensives are for designers who are ready to level up what they already have, it’s not for those still learning the ropes.

If you’ve got experience, systems, and the drive to make your business smoother, faster, and more profitable this is your next move.

Why Learn From Me

I’m Lexi Cheng — designer, coach, and co-founder of Dynamo Ultima.

We’ve run hundreds of design intensives and VIP Days and built a multi–six-figure studio doing exactly what I’m teaching you here..

Over the years, we encountered numerous challenges with traditional design services. We experimented with various approaches, from two-week sprints to months-long marathons, even tackling projects exceeding $20k+

But the more monumental the projects, the more we felt our creative spark dying out. VIP days didn't just change our career, they changed our lives for the better.

  • We have more time to work on other personal projects in our business like launch a template shop, create fonts, and courses, and each run other businesses (without needing a team at all)

  • We had a desire to serve more people & to do that well we needed to shift our service to have better boundaries, processes, and timelines - condensing our time and energy to pour into one client at a time is a higher level service

  • We didn't want our services to cost $15K-$20K per project, we wanted design to be accessible to more people! (in this economy? Yes)

  • We wanted to be able to have a weekend without worrying about a client project on the back of our minds ("oh shoot, I forgot to send that logo on Friday I better do it now on Saturday")

  • We wanted to get our clients results quickly and help them move forward, make decisions, and not get hung up on too many small details.

We've become renowned for our game-changing VIP design days, attracting top-tier clients who return for our unmatched intensive experience.

VIP days aren't just about trading eight hours of your time for any design project your client throws your way.

I've seen too many designers hastily throw together a design day offer on their services page, missing out on the true magic of this business model. VIP days are a game-changer. They're a way to condense your top design skills and expertise into a focused, structured, and energized collaborative session that can span a day, two days, or even a week. (Yep, there are plenty of ways to customize!)

During a VIP day, you're laser-focused on one client. That's right, all your time, energy, and skill are dedicated to them and their project for the entire duration.

Think about it like this: when a client hires you for a project that stretches over months, your attention gets divided across multiple tasks and clients, life happens, things get rescheduled... It's like juggling six projects while balancing your personal life – it's easy for things to slip through the cracks or lose their sparkle over time.

But with a VIP day or Design Intensive, you're all in. No distractions, no splitting your focus just pure dedication to delivering top-notch results.

And that, my friend, is a win-win for both you and your clients.

I’m not showing you what used to work. I’m showing you what we still use every day. The same systems, templates, and workflows that keep our studio running smooth, profitable, and burnout-free.

You don’t need to reinvent your business just streamline it. Fast & Fierce gives you everything you need to do exactly that

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Natalie @naturallybydesign

“You were so generous with the content, templates, and behind-the-scenes look at what’s actually working in your design biz. Fast & Fierce is the program to get clear and efficient in your business. The systems and templates alone are worth it. I’ve taken other courses that stay conceptual, but this gives you concrete tools to actually improve. My biggest aha was seeing your design workflows — I realized I’d been overcomplicating mine for years.”

Cecilia @snowdropcreative

“There’s so much awesome content in here! The mindset work at the start got me clear immediately, and the templates holy hell, lifesaving. Fast & Fierce is packed with boundary-setting, client experience tips, and practical examples. Even if you don’t end up doing VIP Days exactly like Lexi, you’ll completely rethink how you manage clients and structure services.”

KJ @kjsquareddesigns

“It was so helpful seeing how Lexi runs her days after a decade of experience. I loved being able to add my own systems to the templates and spot where I needed to tighten things up. The biggest takeaways were the structure of the day itself and the layout of my VIP Day page. This course helped me simplify, condense, and make my process more profitable.”

Alexis Metoyer @seleniteandsagestudio

“To say I loved this course would be an understatement. Lexi completely changed how I view my business. I finally know I can run a creative studio that supports my art, my freedom, and my income. Before the course ended, I booked my first VIP Day — my biggest project payment ever — and delivered it with confidence. Fast & Fierce gave me my power back.”

Karen Khoun @karenkhoun

“This was exactly what I needed to learn about VIP Days and more. Lexi actually shows you what she does — no vague frameworks. The biggest shift for me was realizing I can design my business around my boundaries and lifestyle. I launched my first VIP Day while taking the course and it worked seamlessly.”

Heather F. @heatherfison

“This course is packed with everything you need to create, market, and pull off a successful VIP Day. The templates alone make setup a breeze. I loved how Lexi shares both successes and failures — so refreshing. The flexibility of VIP Days has totally changed how I run projects, and I’m saving so much time thanks to the systems I learned here.”

Renée Cruz @asteriaportal

“Absolute gold. The templates were such a stress reliever. Lexi’s transparency about her own business gave me permission to do things my way. Fast & Fierce is like having a creative business bestie who actually shows you the receipts. I restructured my process, got organized, and booked new clients — all while feeling more confident and grounded in my offers.”

Claire @astrecreative.co

“Exactly what I needed — the actionable steps, the templates, the real-world advice. I’ve completely changed how I approach design projects. The mindset module was huge for me, and the course made it all feel so easy to implement. It’s one of those courses where you take action right away and actually see results.”

Ready to Go Fast & Fierce?

You’ve got the talent , now it’s time for the structure. Fast & Fierce gives you the system, the strategy, and the templates to make your business efficient, profitable, and fun again.

Pay in Full

$497

*payment plans available through Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm

What Your Clients Actually Want

Here’s the thing no one tells you… most clients don’t want a long, drawn-out process. They don’t want 15 rounds of revisions or endless “what do you think about this font?” emails. They hired you for your expertise, not to become your design assistant.

Clients crave efficiency and confidence. They want the process to feel easy, clear, and exciting,not exhausting.

Long timelines can kill the vibe if they are not managed properly or if they drag on longer than expected. By the time a traditional project wraps up, everyone’s just relieved it’s done instead of hyped about the result.

We’ve had so many clients say, “I booked you because my last project took months,” or “I loved how fast this process was!!” That’s the reality. Business owners move fast and your process should, too.

Projects that drag lose their spark. Clients stop caring halfway through, and the final delivery feels like crossing the finish line after a marathon no one trained for.

Here’s the truth: Speed and efficiency don’t kill creativity, they protect it.

When you work fast, decisively, and with strong boundaries, you keep the energy alive. Clients stay engaged, inspired, and obsessed with the final result.

That’s what Design Intensives deliver clarity, momentum, and satisfaction for everyone involved.

FAQ

  • A self-study course for designers who want to master VIP Days and Design Intensives. You’ll learn the exact process we use at Dynamo Ultima from offer creation to delivery and get every template, tool, and workflow to plug into your own business.

  • Designers, brand studios, and creative service pros ready to work less, earn more, and stop drowning in long projects.

  • You can binge it in a weekend or take your time. You’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit anytime you refine your systems.

  • Nope, it’s fully self-paced. But you’ll get access to 5 archived group call replays where I answer real student questions and cover more in those calls than what is in the course! There are some real gems in the replays from past live cohorts.

  • Not at all. Whether you’re brand new or already offering intensives, this course meets you where you’re at.

  • $497, pay-in-full. One payment, lifetime access, no BS. If you need a payment plan, there are options like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay and more at checkout!

  • There are NO REFUNDS once you purchase this course. If you have questions before signing up, feel free to email me at support@dynamoultima.com

  • This course is completely self-study! So there are no community or support elements included at this time. If you want more support from Lexi 1:1 you can hire her for a 90-minute intensive here.