Employing in-house industrial designers can be expensive, as it requires you to seek and train new staff members. Alternatively, the top industrial design companies specialize in on-demand outsourced services of excellent quality. To help you find your ideal business partner, DesignRush has assessed service providers from around the world based on customer feedback, offerings, work samples, rates, and market reputation.

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  • AR | VR | XR | CGI - Custom built immersive & interactive software solutions

    AR | VR | XR | CGI - Custom built immersive & interactive software solutions

    The Viewport XR team consists of software engineers and digital artists, creating the perfect mix of art versus science. We have made a name for ourselves in virtual reality having completed many industrial virtual reality training platforms. Additionally we do HoloLens Development, augmented reality AR...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Turkey's Pioneering Brand Experience Agency

    Turkey's Pioneering Brand Experience Agency

    Harikalar is Turkey's pioneering brand experience agency. Since 2006, we've produced 10,000+ events for 200+ global brands including Coca-Cola, Philips, Nike and Turkish Airlines. Our in-house engineering team designs proprietary event technology AI Photo Booth Pro, GlamBot, 360 Video Booth and 90+...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Dreams Are Made

    Where Dreams Are Made

    Innovative product development, design strategy, Intellectual Property IP, business design, industrial design, product design, product / technology development, automotive design, aerospace design...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Beaconsfield, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • New England's Premier Video Production Company

    New England's Premier Video Production Company

    We are a video production company that focuses on corporate video production, brand video, documentary filmmaking, live event video production, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Rochester, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We spark brands. We supercharge with AI.

    We spark brands. We supercharge with AI.

    WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Turning Bold Ideas Into Market-Ready Products

    Turning Bold Ideas Into Market-Ready Products

    Enki is a UK product development consultancy staffed almost entirely by former Dyson engineers. We take consumer hardware from first idea to finished product on shelf, running research, industrial design, mechanical engineering, design for manufacture and factory sourcing inside one team. Founders usually...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Engineering
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Wearables
    • Show more
    Location
    Swindon, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Goji Labs

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility. AI Leader Recognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.
    An Award-Winning Agency That Builds It Right

    An Award-Winning Agency That Builds It Right

    Goji Labs simplifies processes by delivering intelligent strategies that guarantee consistent results for startups, Fortune 500s, and nonprofits. As a trusted product design consulting firm, we lead with strategy and craft scalable digital experiences that have helped partners raise over $1B in funding...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Award Winning Design + Development Agency

    Award Winning Design + Development Agency

    We’re a digital, branding, and marketing agency that creates authentic partnerships by elevating the human experience. Every story we craft, every experience we build, every campaign we deploy, every relationship made - we make sure it is set up for success...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • User-Friendly Designs + Tangible Results

    User-Friendly Designs + Tangible Results

    Peschkedesign is a cutting-edge firm that works with startups to large companies and develops the perfect blend of physical and digital products. We understand what it takes for our clients - carefully crafted user experiences tailored specifically towards their target groups, all aided by an...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Vienna, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The strategy and communications specialists

    The strategy and communications specialists

    For over three decades, SRG has leveraged a distinctive blend of strategic and creative expertise to construct brands and propel growth for a diverse range of companies. Our clients span from industry giants like PepsiCo, Wendy's and Eli Lilly to smaller enterprises such as Dave's Killer Bread, MyChelle...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Web Design & Development Company Anchored in Los Angeles, CA

    Web Design & Development Company Anchored in Los Angeles, CA

    We're a leading web design & development company in Los Angeles, CA – Specializing in UI/UX Design, Web Design, Product Design, & Web Development...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Engineering and XR Together

    Bringing Engineering and XR Together

    CADmechXR is the innovation division of CADmech Design Inc, focused on developing custom virtual, augmented and mixed reality applications for enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Markham, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Ageless Marketing

    Ageless Marketing

    If connecting with the Baby Boomer and senior generations is your mission, then you're in good hands. At Coming of Age we've cracked the code to Ageless Marketing - decoding their motivations, values and behaviours get your message across better than anyone else around. We know where they look online and how...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Downers Grove, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The SEO Agency for Sustainable Growth

    The SEO Agency for Sustainable Growth

    Let us help you boost your revenue and connect with the right audience. Our SEO agency makes it easy for you to reap the rewards - all without any hassle! We make success simpler than ever before...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Ipswich, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Transforming Your Ideas Into Successful Products.

    Transforming Your Ideas Into Successful Products.

    AJProTech is a leading IoT product development studio. With a dedicated team of expert engineers covering electrical, mechanical, software, and supply chain domains, the agency offers full-service support from concept to mass production, transforming clients' ideas into successful products. From conducting...

    Location
    Calabasas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevating Industrial Products With Exceptional Design

    Elevating Industrial Products With Exceptional Design

    Founded in 1982, Momentum Product Design is an esteemed industrial design agency renowned for its innovative approach in the consumer electronics sector. Committed to excellence, the agency develops products that push boundaries and captivate markets. The agency's services include industrial design, product...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • When You've Outgrown "Good Enough"

    When You've Outgrown "Good Enough"

    EGC Group is the all-in performance marketing agency for brands that have outgrown good enough. We blend media, search, social, creative and Performance PR with deep vertical expertise to help ambitious brands get noticed, get chosen and turn interest into action...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Melville, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design for Humans

    Design for Humans

    Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    West Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We create digital brands, products and experiences that actually work.

    We create digital brands, products and experiences that actually work.

    Ember Design is a Hamburg-based UX/UI design agency specializing in digital branding, product management, and technology solutions. We excel at creating immersive and effective user experiences, offering services ranging from brand development to web development. Our commitment to innovation and creativity...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Hamburg, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Brand Design Studio | Express the difference.

    Brand Design Studio | Express the difference.

    NEOM is an independent Italian creative design studio with 28 years of expertise in branding and package design. We collaborate with major companies in both the Italian and international markets...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Teolo, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Growth Through Industrial Design

    Accelerating Growth Through Industrial Design

    Smallfry is a strategic product design consultancy for businesses looking to accelerate growth through design. Offering an end-to-end service across design, strategy, research, and engineering, we create human-centred products and services that transform customer experiences and drive measurable business...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Market Research
    Location
    Wolston, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Unleash the power of expression through design.

    Unleash the power of expression through design.

    As a full-service product design company, our mission at Jackson Hedden is to bring your ideas to life. With our extensive industry knowledge, achieving success in industrial design and product development is our second nature. We craft products that connect deeply, turning visions into realities...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Be A Brand.

    Be A Brand.

    Audio and video content moves people all over the world. Their creation moves us. Golden Claim is an agency based in Germany that makes brands tangibly real and unique. With plan, courage, heart and craft directly into the heads and under the skin...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Audio Production
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    Location
    Cologne, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Artistic Designs - Creative Concepts

    Artistic Designs - Creative Concepts

    We at ARTICON (Custom Design Agency) believe and respect this proverb because we are in the business of creativity and ideas. We are here to create a GREAT First impression of our clients for their customers through our highly creative and unique presentations through our designs...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    28 Projects Listed
  • We Build Business.

    We Build Business.

    Web Design Heaven is a Modern NYC Professional Digital Marketing Agency since 2011...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Design Is What We Do

    Design Is What We Do

    A design driven stidio where bold ideas take shape, led by a visionary brand architect , dknack trasforms ideas from digital concepts into immersive, real-world experiences through intentional design strategy and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Davie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

    A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

    Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Become Impressive™

    Become Impressive™

    Martha Lynn Laskie is an award-winning designer, helping hundreds of small to mid-size businesses develop and flourish through professional design, printing, and business consultation...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Yonkers, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Ideas into Market-Ready Innovations with Precision and Expertise.

    Transforming Ideas into Market-Ready Innovations with Precision and Expertise.

    At Go Vertical ICM, we stand out by offering end-to-end solutions tailored to each clients unique needs. We integrate strategic discovery, product development, regulatory compliance, and commercialization under one roof. Our global network, combined with a personalized approach, ensures seamless execution...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $124/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Plan design & build your Website | App with Urban Software & Web Development Company

    Plan design & build your Website | App with Urban Software & Web Development Company

    Urban Software is the source for innovative design solutions. We offer smart web design for smarter businesses, so whatever your needs get in touch today. Urban Software is a Web development company based in the United States with a passion for innovation. Every step of the way, we pay close attention to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Real Growth and Sustainable Profits!

    Real Growth and Sustainable Profits!

    Brand Clickx, a digital marketing agency with over three years of experience, provides strategic SEO, content writing, web development, and social media marketing services. We provide world class digital solutions for your business to grow, compete, and earn more profits. After the successful completion of...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Hardware Doesn't Have to be Hard. We Develop Your Ideas Into Great Products.

    Hardware Doesn't Have to be Hard. We Develop Your Ideas Into Great Products.

    Embedism provides affordable engineering and professional prototyping services to businesses looking to develop products across a broad range of categories. We build IOT, wearable, domestic, consumer, and light industrial electronics. We write firmware for BLE, low power, DSP, audio and video. We design...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Physical Product Design for Businesses & Entrepreneurs

    Physical Product Design for Businesses & Entrepreneurs

    High-quality physical product design services for businesses and entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We develop physical product and solve difficult problems for clients.

    We develop physical product and solve difficult problems for clients.

    Based in the UK we work internationally creating new consumer and industrial products. Clients vary from large corporations to creative individuals that need help making their vision a reality...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Stocksfield, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Data into Intelligent Digital Products

    Turning Data into Intelligent Digital Products

    Fuselab Creative (Fuselab) provides Illustration, Dashboards, Software Interface, Web Apps and Multi-User Platforms services...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • The potential of your challenge. Our journey.

    The potential of your challenge. Our journey.

    We are a specialized agency that provides product design, engineering, computational design and consulting services for additive manufacturing. We assist our clients from the initial research stage to the development and implementation of solutions, products and strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Leading Internet Web Agency Based In New York.

    Leading Internet Web Agency Based In New York.

    ATSMG serves as your exclusive provider for tailor-made designs, hosting, SaaS solutions, branding services, and a comprehensive array of offerings. Additionally, ATSMG offers a self-service platform for businesses and e-commerce ventures, empowering you to take charge of your digital needs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevating Product Design, Making Life Easier From Start to Finish

    Elevating Product Design, Making Life Easier From Start to Finish

    With 24 years of expertise, PMG is your trusted partner for innovative product development solutions. From product concept to prototyping, we maintain the highest quality standards throughout our product design process...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Braeside, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • Amaze your audience with a 'WoW' website

    Amaze your audience with a 'WoW' website

    We help startups and companies grow their revenue into six figures by crafting visually stunning optimized websites and driving qualified traffic...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Engineering-led Product Development

    Engineering-led Product Development

    Atlantic Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is an engineering-led product development consultancy specializing in transforming ideas into manufacturable, real-world products. From concept design and prototyping to manufacturing strategy and production support, AMS helps startups, founders, and established...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Engineering
    • Wearables
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • End-to-End Creative Solution, Sustainability Focus

    End-to-End Creative Solution, Sustainability Focus

    We are a boutique design studio with a global perspective. Based in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, we bring bold ideas to life and help them take shape on the world stage...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Fast, user-centred product development and innovation, to make sure you build the right thing!

    Fast, user-centred product development and innovation, to make sure you build the right thing!

    Butters Innovation delivers plug-and-play user centred innovation and product design, to reduce commercial risks and help businesses grow. We engage strategically with our clients, to develop successful manufacturable solutions, devices and machines, and digital platforms - across med-tech, healthcare...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Wearables
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Iconic Ideas, Only at Roaring Creek

    Iconic Ideas, Only at Roaring Creek

    Located in Catawissa, PA, Roaring Creek Machine Co. boasts over a decade of product prototype design, automation, and machine design expertise. We provide a seamless journey from design and prototyping to the final product...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Print Design
    Location
    Catawissa, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Capturing Reality To Design The Future

    Capturing Reality To Design The Future

    ScanTek 3D is a San Diego-based Design & Engineering Firm that develops and enables leading edge lidar solutions that allow for high-precision 3D capture, measurement and analysis across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, engineering and public safety. Our team of experts lead the...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Software Development
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
  • Your Partner in Visual Communication Strategy

    Your Partner in Visual Communication Strategy

    SBN Media, also known as Sixteen By Nine Media, is a Mumbai-based video production house established in 2010. Founded by Gourav Ghosh, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the company specializes in crafting high-impact visual stories for brands, corporations, and mission-driven...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $102/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Fueling Ambitions, Building Successes.

    Fueling Ambitions, Building Successes.

    At Stoke Ventures, we offer product design expertise to transform ideas into market-ready solutions. Our dedication translates into success within product prototyping and multi-platform launches. Whether refining concepts or scaling sales, we can guide your vision from spark to reality...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Become extraordinary with the right branding solutions

    Become extraordinary with the right branding solutions

    We are a close-knit team of passionate creatives driven by our love for crafting extraordinary stories. Our expertise lies in the realms of startup branding, animation, and web design, where we skillfully merge our talents to create enchanting digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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Industrial Design Company Hiring Guide

What is an industrial design company?

An industrial design company is a company that specializes in creating and developing concepts and specifications to improve the functionality, value, and appearance of products and systems, benefiting both users and manufacturers. These companies focus on a product's aesthetics, usability, ergonomics, and overall user experience (UX); all of which often combine art, business, and engineering to create innovative and practical designs.

Explicitly addressing the physical form, usability, and manufacturability of tangible products, industrial design companies typically serve clients in manufacturing sectors. These sectors typically include consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, home appliances, and industrial equipment. Their clients often have specific requirements that go beyond basic product functionality, including:

  • Cost efficiency: Designing products that are reasonably priced to manufacture
  • Sustainability: Creating eco-friendly designs that minimize environmental impact
  • Compliance: Ensuring designs meet industry regulations and standards
  • User experience: Balancing aesthetic appeal with usability and ergonomics

Let’s look at how Whipsaw, an industrial design agency, met these criteria in its work for Aescape, a NY-based advanced massage company.

The client sought Whipsaw's industrial design expertise to create a fully automated, on-demand massage system. It envisioned an AI-powered product that would maintain the sensitivity and control required for a precise, quiet massage.

Whipsaw was tasked with refining the design details using advanced technologies to ensure that Aescape kept its brand while offering valuable and compelling product innovations. Its design included four cameras that scanned the customer's body and created a 3D map of their contact points. The solution also involved digital control interfaces, which provided a real-time view of the device.

Combining technology and design user-centricity, the collaboration resulted in an entirely automated machine for a personalized massage experience.

The need for industrial design companies will continue to increase as the global market of their industry is projected to expand to approximately $73 billion by 2031, demonstrating a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% throughout a decade.

What do industrial design companies do?

Industrial design companies develop concepts and specifications that optimize the function, value, and appearance of products and systems for the benefit of both users and manufacturers.

Here are the critical services provided by industrial design agencies:

  • Conceptualization: Brainstorming and creating initial design ideas based on client requirements, market research, and user needs
  • User research: Conducting studies to understand the needs, behaviors, and preferences of the target audience
  • 3D modeling and prototyping: Building digital models and physical prototypes to visualize and test the design
  • Detailing and refinement: Fine-tuning the design details to ensure functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
  • Materials selection: Choosing appropriate materials that align with the brand's identity, design, function, and cost requirements
  • Mechanical design: Ensuring the product can be realistically manufactured and efficiently assembled
  • Compliance and standards: Adhering to industry standards and regulations
  • Production coordination: Finding, communicating, and working closely with manufacturers
  • Quality control: Ensuring that the end product meets the design specifications and quality standards
  • Usability testing: Evaluating the product with real users to identify and fix usability issues.

Industrial design agency RKS Design collaborated with Hamilton Medical, a leader in respiratory ventilators and medical devices, to create the Hamilton T1, a new category of mobile ventilators optimized for first responders. The goal was to integrate the critical features of full-sized ventilators into a compact, portable unit suitable for use in various demanding environments such as accident scenes and natural disasters.

RKS Design rendered the following services:

  • Research, insights, and interviews
  • Psycho-Aesthetics™ methodology or creating emotional connections between the product and the user
  • Design and usability enhancement
  • Technical and functional integration
  • Product and UI design
  • Collaboration and iterative development

The features of the mobile ventilator, Hamilton T1, included:

  • Portability
  • Multifunctionality as a transport, ICU, and MRI-compatible respirator
  • Durability
  • High-performance capability

The Hamilton T1 Ventilator combines high capabilities with user-centric design and innovative technology, making it suitable for a wide range of medical applications. The careful design considerations, such as soft-touch rubber bumpers and smart connection points, set a new standard in the industry.

The T1's transport and in-hospital capability combination demonstrates RKS Design and Hamilton Medical's successful collaboration, resulting in a device that exceeded expectations and exceptional performance in critical care situations.

What is the difference between product design and industrial design companies?

The difference between product design and industrial design companies lies in their areas of focus, scope of work, disciplines, and deliverables.

Product design companies typically concentrate on designing specific products, considering aesthetics and functionality to meet user needs and market demands. On the other hand, industrial design companies have a broader focus that includes optimizing the entire product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and system efficiencies, often incorporating engineering and ergonomic considerations.

Product design companies:

  • Emphasize user experience and usability of individual products.
  • Focus on aesthetic appeal and marketability.
  • Develop prototypes and refine product functionality based on user feedback.

Meanwhile, industrial design companies:

  • Optimize products for manufacturing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Integrate ergonomic principles to enhance user comfort and safety.
  • Address the overall lifecycle of products, including material selection and sustainability.

How much do industrial design agencies charge for their services?

Industrial design agencies charge $40 to $400 per hour for their services.

Besides the hourly pricing, they may also charge fixed fees or fees with equity pricing. The latter is a payment model where an industrial design firm works on a project at a reduced rate in exchange for royalties or equity. This method involves a lower upfront payment, supplemented by a share in the product's future success.

The top 50 industrial design companies on DesignRush charge an average of $101 per hour. Only 1.5% accept projects with a minimum budget of $1,000, while 3.9% require a $50,000 minimum budget.

Why should I hire an industrial design company?

You should hire an industrial design company because it has the expertise, experience, and tools that enable you to fully leverage advanced design technologies and processes for your project.

Here are the benefits that come with working with a specialized firm:

  • Improved user experience: Implementing solutions that mainly serve your needs and your target audience's preferences
  • Reduced development costs: Using established tools and templates that trim on time and other resources
  • Structured workflows and heightened productivity: Having well-defined processes and leveraging the industry's best practices customized to your advantage
  • Enhanced brand authority: Producing high-quality output that satisfies market demands
  • Stronger relationship with customers: Understanding and adequately addressing the customers' needs and pain points
  • Increased market reach: Tapping into new markets and expanding presence in your current niche
  • Manufacturing efficiency: Optimizing operations and product consistency for faster time-to-market

When a client needed a proprietary handheld warehouse scanner, industrial design firm Studio Red built F2022. The product was a durable scanner powered by smartphone integrations. The agency developed a new design language that conveyed the brand attributes, such as intelligence, speed, and rigid appearance. Studio Red also prioritized usability and ergonomics, conducting numerous iterations to perfect the handle and trigger for comfort during extended use.

The Good Design Awards and the International Design Awards (IDA) highlighted the F2022's innovative design, success, functionality, and appeal, a testimony to Studio Red’s impressive work.

How do I choose the best industrial design agency for my business?

Choosing the best industrial design agency for your business involves several steps that will help you make an informed decision:

  1. Define your project scope: Identify your goals and determine your budget allocation.
  2. Research potential agencies: Look online through Google and specialized directories like DesignRush. These platforms offer comprehensive lists and detailed profiles of various agencies, helping you find the right fit for your project needs. Look for a firm with experience specific to your industry.
  3. Check track record and online testimonials: Review their portfolios for high-quality projects like yours. Read client reviews and case studies. Look for creativity and ability to solve complex design problems, backed by awards and other recognitions.
  4. Evaluate their design process: Ensure they emphasize user-centered design involving user research, prototyping, and testing. Check if they employ modern techniques and how they stay updated with design trends.
  5. Assess technical expertise: See if they have capabilities for rapid prototyping, 3D modeling, and comprehensive testing. They should understand manufacturing processes and materials to ensure feasible and cost-effective designs.
  6. Consider their teams: Find companies whose team members possess diverse skills, such as in engineering, UI/UX design, and materials expertise, among others.
  7. Create a shortlist of candidates: Based on your initial assessment, build a shortlist of up to five industrial design firms. Communicate your intent to potentially collaborate with them, send them requests for proposals (RFPs), and schedule interviews.
  8. Conduct interviews: Ask the final candidates essential and challenging questions to get to know them better and understand their processes more elaborately. Observe how they communicate and discuss their custom proposals.
  9. Choose your agency partner: Create a matrix to evaluate each agency based on your criteria, such as expertise, portfolio quality, cost, and communication. Based on your findings, select the firm with the strongest potential for a successful partnership with you.

Let DesignRush assist you in your search for the ideal industrial design company. Head to our Marketplace and send us a brief overview of your project. We’ll connect you with agencies best suited to your needs — for free.

How do I find the best industrial design company on DesignRush that fits my budget?

To find the best industrial design company on DesignRush that fits your budget, use our filter functionality. Sort your options based on minimum budget and affordable hourly rates.

Here are some of the most accessible industrial design agencies on the platform in terms of hourly fees:

What questions should I ask industrial design agencies before hiring one?

Ask these questions when hiring an industrial design agency:

Its Relevant Background

  1. Can you provide examples of previous projects similar to mine?
  2. What industries have you worked in before?
  3. Can you provide references from past clients?
  4. What is the size and structure of your design team?
  5. How do you stay updated with the latest design trends and technologies?
  6. What are your key strengths as an industrial design agency?
  7. What is your experience with designing for international markets?

Its Services and Processes

  1. What is your design process from concept to final product?
  2. Do you offer prototyping and testing services?
  3. How do you handle revisions and feedback during the design process?
  4. What kind of research do you conduct before starting a project?
  5. How do you ensure that your designs are manufacturable and cost-effective?
  6. Do you provide services related to UI/UX design?
  7. What software and tools do you use for designing and prototyping?
  8. Can you assist with protecting the designs' intellectual property (IP)?
  9. What are your typical turnaround times for different project phases?

Related to Your Project

  1. How do you tailor your approach to meet specific project requirements?
  2. What information do you need from us to start the project?
  3. How do you ensure that the design aligns with our brand and vision?
  4. What is your process for creating a project timeline and milestones?
  5. Can you provide a detailed breakdown of your pricing and payment structure?
  6. How do you handle unforeseen changes or challenges during the project?
  7. What is your policy on project confidentiality and data security?
  8. Can you provide ongoing support and updates after the project is completed?

What are the best industrial design companies in the US?

The best industrial design companies in the US are:

  • PKG Brand Design
    • 4.6 stars on DesignRush (5 reviews)
    • Top clients: Yakult, Coleman, Bumble Bee, Columbia Fruit
  • Jackson Hedden
    • 4.9 stars on DesignRush (13 reviews)
    • 4.7 stars on Google (27 reviews)
    • Top clients: Lamborghini, Bentley Motors, Lego, Kodak
  • Concepto Studios
    • 5.0 stars on Google (12 reviews)
    • Top clients: Black and Decker, Remington, Office Depot, Loto Labs
  • Whipsaw
    • 5.0 stars on Google (2 reviews)
    • Top clients: Google, Uber, Nike, Samsung
  • Karten Design
    • 4.7 stars on Google (3 reviews)
    • Top clients: Abbott, Axonics Modulation Technologies, Baxter Healthcare, Boston Scientific

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