Are n8n architect (design-only) services a thing?

I love building automations for myself, and I would love to design them for others *but* leave the building + maintenance to someone else.

So, here are 2 quick question for you good folks who've seen more of the automation space:

Do businesses buy automation design-only services?
If so, is it hard to sell?

If you're thinking that design-only puts most of the project earnings and all of the monthly maintenance subscription income in someone else's hands, you're 💯 right.

The thing is, a weeks- to months-long build and the ongoing maintenance commitment aren't a fit for me, but I bet they're exactly what other folks want—big-ticket projects and recurring revenue.

When I asked AI about this design-only model, it said it was a brilliant path forward because of course it did 😁 But then it also listed companies offering "automation architect" services, and it noted how this separation of duties/skills has precedence in other industries. Like architects and contractors, for example, so maybe it is a good idea.

But "my AI says" isn't a smart foundation for a business move 😅, and people offer lots of things on their websites that no one ever buys.

So, I'm asking you smart humans:

Are design-only automation services actually selling in the n8n space, or is AI lying to me (again)?

P.S. The screenshot is v1 of my first serious build, which was a side quest when I realized how much Thinkific would cost per year 🙈. The automation drives the onboarding for my online classes to ThriveCart Learn+. Totally enjoyed building it and love the results, so now I'm hooked on n8n. I'm wrapping up my first build for a client, and it was a good time, but/and it highlighted that I'd rather just do the design for others.

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Are n8n architect (design-only) services a thing?