The stuff I'd send a friend.
Templates, checklists, and the occasional teardown. These are real things M13 uses on client work — or things I wished existed and built anyway. No email-gating, no lead-magnet gimmicks. Click the link, get the file.
Opinions, with the work behind them.
Longer reads. Honest, not religious. Mostly things M13 has learned the expensive way so you don't have to.
How the Workbench Works: M13’s Approach to Design Subscription
The Workbench is M13's design subscription model: 2 active projects, unlimited queue, focused attention. Here's how it works and why we built it.
DesignJoy vs Mountain Thirteen: A Founder-Led Alternative at a Different Price Point
Looking for a DesignJoy alternative in 2026? An honest comparison of DesignJoy and Mountain Thirteen on pricing, capacity, and which founder-led approach fits your business.
Superside vs Mountain Thirteen: Enterprise Scale vs SMB-Friendly Subscription
Looking for a Superside alternative in 2026? An honest comparison of Superside and Mountain Thirteen on pricing, scope, and which subscription fits your stage of business.
Reel Unlimited vs Mountain Thirteen: Direct Partnership vs White-Label Design
Looking for a Reel Unlimited alternative in 2026? An honest comparison of Reel Unlimited and Mountain Thirteen on pricing, model, and which subscription fits your business.
ManyPixels vs Mountain Thirteen: Daily Output vs Workbench Model
Looking for a ManyPixels alternative in 2026? An honest comparison of ManyPixels and Mountain Thirteen on pricing, workflow models, and which subscription fits your business.
Penji vs Mountain Thirteen: A Founder-Led Alternative for SMBs in 2026
Looking for a Penji alternative in 2026? An honest comparison of Penji and Mountain Thirteen on pricing, scope, and which subscription fits your business.
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