Are you searching for a product design company that can effectively bring your product ideas to life? We went through countless success stories and verified client feedback of leading product design firms to build our listing — all to help businesses like yours find the best candidates. Browse our directory and tailor your search by location, pricing, minimum budget, team size, and other criteria to find the ideal partner.
We also created this list of the best product design companies after evaluating over 2,500 agencies, considering their services, portfolio, pricing, awards, client reviews, and industry recognitions. Read on to learn more about their background and areas of expertise to get one step closer to finding the ideal company to collaborate with.
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The Number 1 Product Design Company as Selected by DesignRush Is...
1. Speck Design

- Best for: Overall
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Minimum budget: $10,000 - $25,000
- Founded: 1996
- Size: Under 49
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Notable clients: Google, Ford, Microsoft, Cisco, TurnCare
A 26-year-old product design company founded in California's Silicon Valley, Speck Design has completed 250+ projects, served 210+ clients, owned 200+ patents, and won 50+ design awards. It partners with diverse business sizes, ranging from startups in the backyard to global legacy corporations, to build transformative market-ready solutions.
It uses a multidimensional approach to serve organizations in the medical, retail, telecommunications, robotics, and transportation sectors. This involves:
- Comprehensive research
- Industrial and digital design
- Mechanical and electrical engineering solutions
- Manufacturing support
- Package design
Putting into practice its insights and strategies, Speck Design worked with TurnCare, a medical device manufacturing company whose products cater to critical care patients. The client's goal was to improve the controller element design of its first-generation blood flow enhancement equipment, the Guardian System.
The project involved redesigning the device's handle, connector lock, cord, clamp, and hook. Taking into account the end-consumer benefits, Speck Design revised the design in digital and physical renderings based on the features outlined by the TurnCare.
Speck's work on the Guardian System II reduced hospital-acquired pressure injuries, specifically with high-risk in-patients, by 81%. The project also won the Critical Care Product of the Year Award in 2020.
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2. Apptension

- Best for: Mobile fashion apps
- Average hourly rate: $58
- Minimum budget: Inquire
- Founded: 2012
- Size: 50 - 99
- Location: Poznan, Poland
- Notable clients: Netflix, Uber, Spotify, Heineken, LESS_
Apptension is a full-scale digital product design and development services agency that employs user testing, empathy maps, and customer journey mapping. This enables it to identify and validate consumer problems and business challenges, and then create digital products that solve them.
Apptension boasts 12 years in the business, 90 specialists, 330+ projects completed, and 10 industry awards. It provides a roadmap of solutions to customize product designs accurately. This encompasses:
- A system consisting of reusable design components on Figma
- Style guides defining visual language and interface elements, such as fonts and color palette
- Mood boards showcasing one to three choices of high-level creative initiatives or directions
One of Apptension’s most remarkable campaigns was for LESS_, an award-winning mobile application for selling and purchasing pre-owned clothing. The client wanted an app makeover and Apptension delivered an MVP in three months.
The product design company conducted extensive market research and product workshops. Then, it crafted the brand strategy and app interfaces, providing a minimalistic yet playful identity, and implemented an introductory marketing campaign to ensure a successful debut.
Three days after the release of LESS_, it climbed to the App Store's top spot in the shopping category, reaching 700,000+ installations in the subsequent months. It also received nominations for several mobile app and startup awards.
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3. Design 1st

- Best for: Commercial tools and equipment
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Minimum budget: $10,000 - $25,000
- Founded: 1996
- Size: Under 49
- Location: Ontario, Canada
- Notable clients: NASA, Lifepod, SkyX, vSculpt, CablePrep®
Design 1st has a 30% year-over-year revenue increase and 45% growth in connected electronics projects, having built 1,000+ products, received 75+ design awards, and helped clients obtain 150+ patents to protect their innovations. Its product design strategy and development services include product visioning and 3D CAD modeling, product market testing, strategic project management, and design concept testing.
Some of its successes include being named one of the top-10 fastest growing companies in Ottawa as it was expanding in 2012. By 2020, it was named one of the Top Global Creative and Design Agencies.
CablePrep® approached Design 1st to improve the connections of its handheld cable heating device, HeatPrep®, and make the design ready for mass production. Design 1st managed to compress the entire product design process—from prototyping to manufacturing and acquiring an exclusive licensing deal—in only 16 months. Reducing both faulty connections and the need for rework times, its work saved the client 1000x in costs.
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4. Delve

- Best for: Smart digital devices
- Average hourly rate: Inquire
- Minimum budget: $10,000 - $25,000
- Founded: 1967
- Size: 100 - 249
- Location: Madison, WI
- Notable clients: Google, Amazon, Dexcom, Weber, Audio Technica
Delve helps ambitious startups and Fortune 500 clients in the healthcare, consumer, and commercial industries. It simplifies product innovation by delivering advanced research, strategy, design, and engineering expertise.
Over 55+ years in the business, it has earned 200+ product design awards, secured 1,500+ patents, and actualized 10,000+ successful projects. Aside from Madison, it has studios in Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. It houses 70+ expert researchers, strategists, and designers from diverse disciplines, including cultural anthropology, business, and more.
Delve collaborated with a startup based in Colorado to revamp its first-generation Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. The second-generation Rachio system was launched with significant functional improvements, a lower retail price, and no limit on the production volume. It helped users conserve more than 120 billion gallons (and still counting) of water altogether.
The Delve-designed appliance amassed several industry recognitions, including the Gold Excellence in Design (EID) award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and the Design Value Awards. It also garnered an Editor's Choice feature on PCMag and features in The New York Times and America by Design.
5. MAKO Design + Invent

- Best for: Consumer goods
- Average hourly rate: Inquire
- Minimum budget: $10,000 - $25,000
- Founded: 2006
- Size: Under 49
- Location: Austin, TX
- Notable clients: Go Fish, PetBot, Moonlite, CarGenerator, CNCT Coolers
MAKO Design + Invent is a consumer product development services firm for startups, small manufacturers, and home inventors. Its team of 30 product design experts operates across four offices in Austin, Miami, San Francisco, and Toronto. It offers full-stack, in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing services, along with patent referral and business strategy assistance.
It developed the S.M.A.R.T. (Skillful-Marketable-Accelerated-Responsive-Targeted) Product Development Model that refined and improved the Rapid Development Model on 1,000+ projects. Today, simplified variations of this model are used all over the world.
Moonlite is a unique device that can project lively images, sound effects, and background music straight from a phone or tablet. It caters to parents, allowing them to transform their child's favorite storybooks into a magical experience.
The MAKO team conceptualized, designed, and prototyped this product using industrial design and mechanical engineering. Moonlite proved to be an instant hit, raising over $1,000,000 on crowdfunding sites within hours of its launch. It was later acquired by a global toy conglomerate.
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6. Product Ventures

- Best for: Industrial products
- Average hourly rate: $185
- Minimum budget: $25,000 - $50,000
- Founded: 1994
- Size: Under 49
- Location: Fairfield, CT
- Notable clients: Nestle, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, The Kraft Heinz Company, Henkel
Product Ventures is a full-service product and packaging design agency with an interdisciplinary team of anthropologists, psychologists, sociologists, industrial designers, mechanical engineers, technologists, and visual designers.
It leverages these technological offerings:
- Advanced 3D CAD: Empowering precise design modeling and development
- Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA): Streamlining production processes and efficiency
- Finite element analysis (FEA): Ensuring structural integrity and performance optimization
- State-of-the-art prototyping equipment: Using stereolithography (SLA), polyjet 3D printing, thermoforming, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, UV and solvent-based printing, and more
The Coca-Cola Company partnered with Product Ventures to address the challenge of making Coca-Cola products more accessible to underserved communities in remote areas in India and Malaysia. The Splash Bar initiative aimed to create opportunities for these communities to engage with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages’ (HCCB) value chain through the Splash Bar initiative.
Product Ventures designed and engineered an innovative dispenser that made it easy and cost-effective to distribute Coca-Cola products. This enabled local businesses in economically challenged areas to sell single-serve quantities of the drink. The project eventually scaled up from 31 splash bars to 30,000+ splash bars, selling 1.5+ million cups of Coke products daily.
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7. Beyond Design

- Best for: Home fixtures
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Minimum budget: $25,000 - $50,000
- Founded: 1994
- Size: Under 49
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Notable clients: Johnson Controls, Zebra Printers, Instant Brands, Cedar Electronics, Chicago Faucets
Beyond Design is a strategic product design firm that specializes in new product development (NPD). It has been providing innovative design solutions for global markets since 1994, leveraging its expertise in:
- Design research and strategy
- Industrial design
- User experience with graphic user interface (GUI)
- Engineering for manufacturing
Beyond Design’s holistic approach to collaboration involves taking into account the users, business scenarios, and social trends. Its design process includes form exploration which combines the product features and functionalities with an emotional appeal to the target market.
When commercial faucets and fittings and brand Chicago Faucets, wanted to create a timeless faucet design with better durability and reliability, Beyond Design presented it with three sleek and simple design choices.
The client picked one for its EQ generation line of faucets, which proved to be the easiest to install, taking only minutes to integrate into any restroom or sink. With its low-flow smart technology, the product reduced water consumption by as much as 77%.
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8. Qubstudio

- Best for: Fintech apps
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Minimum budget: $10,000 - $25,000
- Founded: 2007
- Size: 50 - 99
- Location: London, UK
- Notable clients: Oracle, MyLoqta, Finova Financial, YouTeam, KLIP
As a team of seasoned professionals — designers, business analysts, strategists, content writers, and project managers, Qubstudio collaborates with digital-first companies in a result-driven design process.
In its 15+ years in the industry, it has received the Red Dot Best of the Best Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, UX Design Award, and other accolades. It is home to 75+ creative design experts with experience in 500+ digital product design projects.
Qubstudio helped ila, a mobile-only digital bank in Bahrain, scale up its digital products through fintech-centered solutions. Its lead product designer incorporated advanced product features into the banking app and improved existing ones.
The collaboration won the ila app several awards, which was named Bahrain's Best Mobile Banking App and Best Consumer Digital Bank by Global Finance.
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9. frog

- Best for: Healthcare and wellness
- Average hourly rate: Inquire
- Minimum budget: Inquire
- Founded: 1969
- Size: 1,000 & Up
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- Notable clients: UNICEF, Pfizer, Yona, Samsung, Audi
A division of Capgemini Invent, frog is a product design and creative consultancy company catering to entrepreneurs and social development leaders worldwide. It uses experiential design thinking, behavioral science, and performance-tracking methods to gauge long-term positive consumer experiences. The agency has a global presence across New York, San Francisco, Paris, Milan, Munich, Madrid, Barcelona, Bangalore, and Delhi.
When frog's team of designers and engineers worked with Yona, the goal was to reconceptualize the existing clinical pelvic exam experience. Its work covered in-depth design research, product redesign, and MVP prototype creation.
It only took 10 months for frog to launch the product. The website received 100,000+ views on the release date and 54.5 million impressions in two weeks. Yona was also nominated for a Webby Award in the Healthcare category.
10. Humbleteam

- Best for: Web apps
- Average hourly rate: $85
- Minimum budget: $25,000 - $50,000
- Founded: 2017
- Size: Under 49
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic; New York, NY
- Notable clients: NASA, Renault, Royal Caribbean, Piñata, Nexar
Humbleteam’s 60+ designers and developers have created digital products with 10+ million combined downloads on Android and iOS and 112,000+ five-star reviews on app stores. Recognition has been an integral part of Humbleteam's journey, evidenced by its 12 design awards from distinguished entities like Red Dot, Awwwards, and CSS Design Awards.
Its startup partners have received $1.5 billion in venture capital (VC) investment for the apps it designed. The product design agency has also collaborated with some of the world's most successful accelerators, mentoring over 130 founders and venture funds.
Acknowledging the spatial constraints within the International Space Station (ISS), NASA hired Humbleteam to collaborate with its engineers. The initiative aimed to develop a user-friendly web application to optimize storage areas and resource allocation onboard the ISS.
Humbleteam designed an app that secured NASA $25 million in funding. The app also achieved 200,000+ positive ratings on the App Store, showcasing user satisfaction and the agency’s effectiveness in addressing storage optimization challenges.
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How We Picked the Best Product Design Firms
The DesignRush Executive Selection team is responsible for maintaining our product design company directory. To ensure a high level of quality, we follow a strict qualitative process that includes a set of criteria, such as:
- Vetted reviews from clients that evaluate the experience, satisfaction, agency expertise, work quality, and level of trust
- A robust portfolio of work that is backed by case studies and demonstrates high output quality
- Awards and press mentions that recognize the agency's reputation and innovation in the industry
- Employee profiles, backgrounds, and expertise to ensure a well-rounded team
- Core services and areas of focus to identify top offers
On this page, we feature product design agencies with mastery of:
- End user and market research
- Data analysis
- Conceptualization of consumer-centered solutions
- Solutions testing
- User-centric visual, UI/UX, and graphic design
- Prototyping
- Collaboration and project management
Find out more about our selection procedures and read the DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology.
10 Most Popular Product Design Companies Compared
Agency name | Location | Hourly rate | Size | Best for |
Speck Design | San Jose, CA | $100 | Under 49 | Overall |
Apptension | Poznan, Poland | $58 | 50 - 99 | Mobile fashion apps |
Design 1st | Ontario, Canada | $150 | Under 49 | Commercial tools and equipment |
Delve | Madison, WI | Inquire | 100 - 249 | Smart digital devices |
MAKO Design + Invent | Austin, TX | Inquire | Under 49 | Consumer goods |
Product Ventures | Fairfield, CT | $185 | Under 49 | Industrial products |
Beyond Design | Chicago, IL | $200 | Under 49 | Home fixtures |
Qubstudio | London, UK | $50 | 50 - 99 | Fintech apps |
frog | Brooklyn, NY | Inquire | 1,000 & Up | Healthcare and wellness |
Humbleteam | Prague, Czech Republic; New York, NY | $85 | Under 49 | Web apps |
Product Design Companies Industry Research
Key Findings on the Product Design Companies on DesignRush
- 50% of the product design firms on DesignRush have fewer than 50 employees, revealing that the market is primarily composed of small businesses.
- Nearly half of product design firms accept projects between $1,000 and $25,000, demonstrating flexible pricing options for startups and small businesses.
- Nearly a third of the product design companies do not disclose their hourly rate or minimum project budget, which highly suggests a demand for customized pricing.
- The highest rise of new product design companies is registered between 2010 and 2020, which can be attributed to the proliferation of mobile connectivity and digitally connected consumers.
- 14% of client reviews come from the Information Technology and Services sector, showing a common partnership dynamic between the verticals.
DesignRush Industry Research Methodology
The methodology employed for this insight report utilizes data and metrics extracted from our agency database:
- Agency listing: Information provided by agencies in their DesignRush profile, including the number of employees, minimum budget, average hourly rate, and founding year
- Agencies’ reviews: Information extracted from agency reviews, including industry focus and client size
Our Research in Detail
Continue reading for a detailed breakdown of our precise findings, collected from each metric utilized in the above report:
Employees per Agency
- At 78%, most of the specialized product design companies on DesignRush comprise agencies with less than 50 employees, indicating a strong presence of smaller, niche entities.
- 11% of product design firms operate with teams of 50 to 99 members, and 8% have 100 to 249 employees, offering the flexibility to assign greater teams for more complex projects.
- Large-scale product design firms constitute a very small fraction of our listed agencies, as just 1% of the entities operate with a workforce of 500 or more individuals.
Minimum Budget
- Notably, 49% of product design firms take on projects with budgets between $1,000 and $25,000, indicating availability of service at varied price points, which allows businesses with moderate budgets to balance financial constraints with creative needs.
- 30% of agencies don't disclose their minimum budget requirement, suggesting that customized pricing is a common industry practice.
- Only 4% of agencies require a $50,000 minimum project budget, suggesting that high-end services are offered by a limited number of firms.
Average Hourly Rate
- 31% of agencies do not list their hourly rate, suggesting a preference for customized or project-based pricing and flexibility for fee negotiation.
- The second most common hourly rates are within the middle range, with 19% of product design companies charging $51 to $100 per hour and 17% charging from $101 to $200 per hour.
- Accounting for 30% of the product design companies on DesignRush, agencies charging $50 per hour or less present budget-friendly options, especially for startups and small-scope projects.
Founding Years
- The years 2015 to 2019 represent the peak in the number of new product design firms, with each of these years accounting for 7% of the total agencies in the directory.
- A significant spike in new agencies can be observed from 2010 to 2020. This trend likely reflects the growing awareness about the importance of specialized product design services in the digital world.
Industry Focus
- Clients from the Information Technology and Services sector leave the most client reviews, accounting for 14% of the total count. This indicates that product design is a critical service in the IT industry, where user experience and interface design play pivotal roles in product success.
- Product design firms are also frequently reviewed by Financial Services and Marketing and Advertising agencies, standing at 6% and 5%, respectively.
- The spread of client reviews shows that product design companies extend their services beyond just technology-related industries, collaborating with entities across Hospitality and Healthcare (3%), Retail (2%), Consumer Goods (2%), and Real Estate (2%) sectors.
Here are the top 3 product design companies per industry:
Industry | Top 3 Product Design Agencies |
Information Technology and Services | |
Financial Services |
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Marketing and Advertising | |
Hospital & Healthcare |
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Retail | |
Consumer Goods | |
Education Management | |
Health, Wellness and Fitness | |
Real Estate |
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*Data derived from the highest number of client reviews mentioning these industries
Client Size
- 50% of the client reviews come from businesses with less than 50 employees, signifying that startups and small businesses largely benefit from outsourcing product design services.
- 11% of reviewers are businesses with 100-249 employees, highlighting the role of product design services in supporting growth and driving traction through innovative and user-centric outputs.
- Large-scale companies and enterprises constitute 9% of the total reviews. These entities usually have in-house product design teams and outsource these services to supplement their existing capabilities on a per-need basis.
Explore the top 3 product design companies that provide services tailored to the different sizes of businesses:
Client size | Top 3 Product Design Agencies |
Small businesses Under 49 employees |
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Mid-sized businesses 50-249 employees |
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Large businesses 250+ employees |
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Enterprise-level businesses 1000+ employees |
*Data based on the size of the companies that provided the highest number of reviews
This industry analysis was conducted to support businesses in making informed decisions when outsourcing their product design projects to derive the most value from the service. At the same time, it could also benefit product design firms, granting them market insights to better position themselves and their offering.
List of the Best Product Design Firms
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- Closeloop is a renowned custom software development company in California, offering innovative software solutions to its clientele to meet modern digital trends. We specialize in custom software [... view the full profile of Closeloop Technologies]Mountain View, California 100 - 249 $25/hr $25,000 - $50,000
- Mercury Development offers best in class Software Development, Mobile Apps, UI/UX, QA, ML, Data Science and more. With over 23 years in business, and over 400 employees, Mercury has the experience [... view the full profile of Mercury Development]Stuart, Florida 250 - 499 $50/hr Inquire
- Why Leading Brands Choose InventIndia?At InventIndia, we dont just design products we bring ideas to life with speed, precision, and purpose. Our mission is simple yet bold: to deliver 'Wow' products [... view the full profile of InventIndia Innovations Pvt. Ltd.]Ahmedabad, India 100 - 249 $80/hr $25,000 - $50,000
- We don't just build apps, we build app companies. Our CA-based team of entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries partner with new Founders and business owners to design, develop, & launch apps that [... view the full profile of Naked Development]Irvine, California Under 49 Inquire $10,000 - $25,000
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- ELEKS is the partner of choice for many leading enterprises, SMEs and technology challengers. We help businesses elevate their value through custom software development, product design, QA and [... view the full profile of ELEKS]Chicago, Illinois 1000 & Up $50/hr $25,000 - $50,000
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Product Design Company Hiring Guide
What is a product design company?
A product design company is a company that helps businesses create, develop, and refine products that address user needs or solve specific pain points, all while aligning with the brand's goals and market demands. It brings together a team of product designers, strategists, and engineers to guide brands through every stage of the product design and development process, from strategy and market research to prototyping, design, and manufacturing. Their goal is to create user-friendly products that deliver meaningful, positive user experiences.
Historically, product design primarily focused on tangible products like electronics, furniture, and cars. However, as technology has advanced and consumer expectations have evolved, its scope has significantly broadened, and now encompasses all types of products, including digital ones. Modern product design firms address complex challenges, including functionality, accessibility, and sustainability.
What do product design companies do?
Product design companies bridge the gap between creativity and practicality, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to develop innovative products that are attractive to consumers.
A product design company provides the following services:
- Market research
Analyzing consumer needs, market trends, and competitors to inform product development - Product strategy and design
Defining the product vision, goals, and roadmap while creating designs that align with brand and market objectives - UI/UX design
Designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the digital product experience - Product packaging
Creating functional and visually appealing packaging that reflects the brand and protects the product - Industrial, digital, and graphic design
Designing physical products, digital platforms, and visual branding elements with a cohesive aesthetic - Art direction
Overseeing the visual and creative aspects of the product to ensure consistency and appeal - Product innovation
Developing groundbreaking ideas and solutions to address emerging consumer needs and market gaps - 3D product visualization
Creating realistic 3D renderings to visualize the product before production - Mechanical engineering
Ensuring product’s functionality, durability, and ease of manufacturability through detailed and precise engineering - Prototyping
Building physical or digital models to test and refine product concepts - Sourcing and manufacturing support
Assisting in choosing materials, suppliers, and production methods to bring the product to market
Some product design firms help their clients with patenting and marketing of the products. In addition to the above services, some companies can offer services, such as branding, consulting, digital marketing, eCommerce marketing, and more.
How much do product design firms charge for their services?
Product design costs can vary significantly depending on multiple factors. Simpler designs generally cost less than complex, intricate ones, and the overall cost is influenced by the product type and the level of detail required. The top 50 product design companies on DesignRush charge an average of $85/hour. 8.7% of agencies accept budgets under $1,000 for small-scale projects or basic services, while 4.4% require a $50,000+ budget for large-scale or complex design and engineering projects.
Below are the average costs associated with different types of product design projects:
Project type | Rates |
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Product design |
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Mechanical design |
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Industrial design |
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Prototyping |
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Location is also a big factor in the costs. Here's how much these specialized product design firms per region charge for their services:
Region | Hourly rate range |
US | $100-$450 |
Latin America | $30-$50 |
Eastern Europe | $25-$50 |
Asia | $10-$30 |
Aside from project types and location, other factors that affect these prices include:
- Project size, complexity, and number of product features
- Testing and QA requirements
- Supporting services, maintenance, and updates
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
Why should I hire a product design company?
You should hire a product design company because it uses a design thinking approach to create exceptional products. Its team combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver a seamless customer experience, enhance brand recognition, and boost productivity and customer satisfaction.
By understanding both the mechanics and user needs, product design experts create user-centered solutions that are both functional and intuitive. They think outside the box to develop innovative approaches, ensuring thorough testing and validation to optimize product performance.
Hiring product design firms can give you a competitive advantage because they:
- Bring specialized expertise and years of experience in creating successful products across a range of industries
- Are proficient in areas like mechanical engineering, UI/UX design, and prototyping
- Minimize costs and reduce risks by optimizing design and production processes to avoid costly mistakes
- Use data analytics and market insights to inform design decisions and drive product strategy
- Offer innovative ideas and solutions to address unique business challenges and market demands
- Prioritize user experience by designing products that are intuitive, functional, and aligned with customer needs
- Accelerate the development process, enabling faster time-to-market for your product
- Provide end-to-end support through every stage of the product lifecycle
- Ensure brand alignment by creating products that reflect your brand identity and resonate with the target audience
- Stay informed on industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements
Success story
We chose this case study to highlight how human-centered product design can enhance consumer experiences by addressing their evolving needs and preferences, while also providing significant benefits to the business:
- Challenge: Central Garden & Pet (CG&P) needed to improve the packaging, storage, and application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Its existing systems were inefficient and resulted in negative experiences for both consumers and the environment.
- Solution: Delve collaborated with CG&P to design two new, innovative products, with smarter packaging and user-friendly designs:
- Amdro PowerFlex Watering Can with built-in concentrate dispenser
- Ortho Dial & Spray Hose-End Sprayer with a dial for easy selection of different concentrates
These redesigned systems addressed usability and sustainability concerns by offering a more convenient and mess-free experience.
- Results: The Amdro PowerFlex launch surpassed expectations, with an initial order of 25 million units — more than double CG&P’s forecast. Both products are available at major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Amazon.com, and are seeing strong sales.
How do I choose the best product design firm for my business?
Choose the best product design agency by following these steps:
- Product specifications
Specify the product and its features, who will buy and use it, what consumer problem it will solve, and what you want to achieve with it. - Research
Evaluate the capabilities and specialized services of potential partners on online directories like DesignRush. - Initial assessment
Check their portfolios, design process, and development strategies. Also, look up and validate client reviews. - Shortlist and RFP
Based on industry expertise and successful projects, trim your list to up to five qualified firms. Provide a product design request for proposal (RFP) to shortlisted candidates. - Interviews
Arrange meetings where you can discuss the proposals in detail. Inquire how they will validate the new product's desirability and viability and establish its unique position on the market. If you have existing products, ask about their auditing process to guarantee brand alignment. - Deliverables and QA
Discuss the delivery of wireframes and prototypes, product testing, and feedback collection processes. Learn about the materials and labor quality necessary for your product’s success. - Policies
Understand their guidelines on intellectual property and confirm you will own all rights to your product. Request access to technologies used in the project, your rights to the technology, and the costs that come with it. This is crucial for future product design updates. For example, the agency may use proprietary software for the design. - Team capacity
Ask about the design experts, engineers, and data analysts who will work with you. - Final assessment and decision
Select an agency partner based on the proposals and interviews
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How do I find the best product design company on DesignRush that fits my budget?
Use DesignRush's advanced filters to find the best product design company within your budget. Customize your search by selecting budget ranges from $1,000 to over $50,000.
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Explore our agency directory to browse profiles based on location, expertise, client reviews, industries served, team size, and hourly rates. Compare product design companies in detail to find the perfect match for your project.
What are the key success metrics used by product design companies?
Key success metrics used by product design companies include the following:
- Customer satisfaction
Measures how well the product meets or exceeds user expectations, often gathered through surveys or feedback - Retention rate
The percentage of users who continue to engage with the product over time - Conversion rate
The percentage of users who complete a desired action, like making a purchase or signing up - Abandonment rate
The percentage of users who start a task (like a checkout) but do not complete it - Daily and monthly active user count
The number of unique users that engage with the product daily or monthly - Session duration
The average time users spend interacting with the product in a single session - Number of user actions per session
How many actions (clicks, views, etc.) a user performs during a session - Task success and time
Evaluates how easily users can complete tasks and the time it takes to do so
What red flags to watch out for when hiring a product design firm?
Watch out for these red flags when hiring a product design firm to make sure you're working with a capable and reliable partner:
- No clear process
Avoid product design companies that can't clearly outline their design process, as that could lead to disorganized project management and missed deadlines. - Limited or inconsistent portfolio
Don't choose companies with a weak portfolio or inconsistent quality of previous work because that may indicate a lack of experience or expertise in your industry or product type. - Unresponsive communication
Steer clear of a product design firm that is unresponsive to your inquiries or fails to communicate clearly because that’s a sure sign of poor collaboration skills. - No focus on user experience (UX)
Avoid firms that don't prioritize user-centered design as they will produce products that fail to meet the needs of your target audience. - Overpromises and unrealistic timelines
Be cautious of firms that promise overly optimistic outcomes, timelines, or costs, as this could be a sign of inexperience or dishonesty. - Lack of transparency in pricing
Don't hire a product design firm if it's hesitant or vague about providing clear and upfront pricing because this could lead to hidden costs and budget overruns. - Limited post-launch support
Beware of firms that don’t offer ongoing support or guidance after the product is launched because you might struggle with troubleshooting, manufacturing, or future iterations and you’ll need an expert to solve the problem. - Poor reputation or negative reviews
Beware of product design companies with poor reputations or negative reviews from previous clients. Always research testimonials, case studies, or independent reviews before proceeding. - No understanding of your industry or market
Reject the firm if it doesn't demonstrate a deep understanding of your industry or the specific needs of your target market because it may struggle to create a relevant, impactful product.
What questions should I ask product design companies before hiring one?
Make sure to ask these key questions when hiring a product design company:
Its Relevant Background
- How long has your company been in the product design industry?
- What industries or sectors do you specialize in?
- How large is your design team, and what are their areas of expertise?
- What are some of your most successful product design projects? Can you walk us through the process and the outcomes?
- Can you share a portfolio of your previous clients and the types of products you've designed for them?
- What certifications or awards has your company received?
- What types of materials are you most familiar working with?
- What tools and technologies do you use for design and development?
Its Services and Processes
- What services do you offer beyond product design, e.g., prototyping or engineering?
- Can you outline your typical design process, from initial concept to final product?
- What prototyping methods do you use, and how do you ensure that prototypes accurately represent the final product?
- How do you test and validate your designs to ensure they meet functional and aesthetic requirements?
- How do you ensure collaboration and communication with clients during the project?
- How do you evaluate design ideas, methodologies, and product usability?
- How do you create user personas? How about mapping out user journeys?
- What product and failure analysis services do you offer?
- What factors ultimately influence which product functionalities and features to include?
- Do you have experience working with manufacturers to bring products to market?
- How do you manage the manufacturing process?
- How do you handle intellectual property rights and confidentiality during the design process?
Relevant to Your Project
- What is your experience in designing products similar to ours? Can you provide specific examples?
- How familiar are you with the industry my product is intended for?
- Who will be our point of contact and account manager?
- Can you design my product to adapt to future technological advancements and changing user needs?
- What is the turnaround time for key decisions, prototyping, and final product delivery?
- How will you assist us in running a trial once the product is ready?
- What milestones and deliverables can I expect throughout the project?
- Can you assist with post-design support, such as production or troubleshooting?
- Can you accommodate tight deadlines or last-minute changes in scope?
What are the best product design companies in the US?
These are the best product design companies in the US:
- Speck Design
- 4.3 on DesignRush (1 reviews)
- 4.9 on Google (12 reviews)
- Top clients: Cherry Valley Gardens, Wieber Lumber, Good Time Pizza & More, MOO-ville Creamery
- Apptension
- 4.7 on DesignRush (18 reviews)
- 4.8 on Google (20 reviews)
- Top clients: Netflix, Uber, Spotify, Heineken, LESS_
- Design 1st
- 4.6 on DesignRush (3 reviews)
- 5.0 on Google (6 reviews)
- Top clients: NASA, Lifepod, SkyX, vSculpt, CablePrep®
- Delve
- 4.8 on DesignRush (5 reviews)
- 4.3 on Google (12 reviews)
- Top clients: Google, Amazon, Dexcom, Weber, Audio Technica
- MAKO Design + Invent
- 4.3 on DesignRush (1 review)
- 4.5 on Google (8 reviews)
- Top clients: Go Fish, PetBot, Moonlite, CarGenerator, CNCT Coolers
Why People Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.7 on Google and Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding product design companies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.

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