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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  • Turning Ideas Into Market Marvels.

    Turning Ideas Into Market Marvels.

    MAKO Design + Invent is at the forefront of product prototype and industrial design, specializing in end-to-end services for small businesses and inventors. We cover design, engineering, patenting, prototyping, and manufacturing...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • High-End Video & Photography Productions

    High-End Video & Photography Productions

    WayUp Media specializes in creating digital media and content including aerial footage for businesses and converting viewers into customers...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Clawson, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Smart Design Is Good Design.

    Smart Design Is Good Design.

    JBID is a boutique design constancy that provides many services to our clients for many years...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • #1 Product Strategy, UX Audit, UX Design

    #1 Product Strategy, UX Audit, UX Design

    Product design & marketing experts driving growth. Founded in 2013, Wandr is an award-winning Product strategy & UX/UI design agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • An Award-Winning Industrial Design Company

    An Award-Winning Industrial Design Company

    Bluemap Design is an award-winning industrial and packaging design firm in New York City. We create iconic products and memorable brand experience. We provide end to end design services. We work with diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Multi-Awarded Nordic Package Design

    Multi-Awarded Nordic Package Design

    Lazy Snail is an award-winning Nordic agency with a Mediterranean family, specializing in robust, idea-driven designs. Our unique Danish-Greek blend allows us to cater to various cultures. We serve clients across the globe, including private, public sectors, non-profits, and cultural initiatives. We believe...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Designs that empower brands

    Designs that empower brands

    As a division of PA Consulting, Essential Design is a leading consultancy dedicated to tackling intricate design and innovation challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Helping Brands Create Solutions for the Future

    Helping Brands Create Solutions for the Future

    Design Central is a product design and engineering consultancy that brings power to organizations by identifying opportunities for compelling solutions through research, design, user experience and engineering...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • IoT
    • Wearables
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Hand Crafted Websites Made in Leicester

    Hand Crafted Websites Made in Leicester

    Leicester Websites is a leading website designing firm specializing in all kinds of website designing activities...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • IoT & Innovation Tailored to You

    IoT & Innovation Tailored to You

    Made Studio offers personalized, end-to-end product development, focusing on hardware development and manufacturing. With experience working with renowned brands and OEMs, we provide innovative connectivity solutions across IoT, wearables, micro-mobility, medical devices, and consumer electronics...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Delivering Meaningful Experiences

    Delivering Meaningful Experiences

    Huemen is renowned for its unparalleled innovation and commitment to excellence in both product and service design. Our team of over 250 experts, including problem solvers, strategists, thinkers, researchers and designers, collaborate globally to drive innovation on a large scale...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Hands-on experience in Real Estate & 3D Architectural Rendering of Residential and Commercial spaces

    Hands-on experience in Real Estate & 3D Architectural Rendering of Residential and Commercial spaces

    We have over 7+ years of hands-on experience in construction and 3D Architectural Rendering of residential and commercial spaces. With offices in USA, we have provided stunning designs to home builders, renowned architects, real estate developers/agents and more...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Trusted Technology Partner

    Trusted Technology Partner

    Mobitouch is a software development company from Poland specializing in mobile app development, web development, Flutter, .NET, React, UX/UI design, AI solutions, VR/AR, MVP development, product design, and staff augmentation for startups, scaleups, and enterprise clients...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Rzeszów, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Extraordinary Product Design Experiences.

    Crafting Extraordinary Product Design Experiences.

    Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm that has taken products from concept to production for 27 years. From San Jose, San Francisco, and New York, our strategists, industrial designers, and engineers develop medical devices, robotics, and consumer hardware under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • From idea to success in business

    From idea to success in business

    Promwad creates custom software solutions, embedded systems design and produces new devices for the global market by taking a clients product from the stage of an idea to the final launch and mass production...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Essen, Germany
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • We transform Ideas Into Remarkable Digital Products.

    We transform Ideas Into Remarkable Digital Products.

    We’ve been creating top notch UI and Branding designs for famous products. Now we are ready to help your product stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Research, Design and Build

    Research, Design and Build

    Lollypop Design is a global UX UI and Interactive Design Company on a mission to empower and touch a billion lives across the world through world-class digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    61 Projects Listed
  • World-class 3D modelling service provider!

    World-class 3D modelling service provider!

    NBY IT offers 3D solutions including 3D Modeling Services, Animation Services & Architectural Visualization along with 3D Models for AR, VR, and MR Modeling. We have a highly certified team of drafters, engineer Modelers, and architects at NBY IT who can provide you with excellent 3D modeling...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Emotionally Resonant Products with a Psychology-Driven Approach

    Crafting Emotionally Resonant Products with a Psychology-Driven Approach

    RKS Design is an industrial design firm that crafts emotionally resonant products, blending market relevance with brand enhancement. Drawing from our founder's groundbreaking work at Xerox PARC, we employ a unique psychology-driven design approach. With 40 years of experience, we serve clients ranging from...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Lead by design - Next Generation Industrial Design for Startup and Purpose led brands

    Lead by design - Next Generation Industrial Design for Startup and Purpose led brands

    With over two decades of experience, FLYNN is a product design consultancy that helps ambitious organisations turn complex ideas into commercially successful products. Trusted by global leaders including Airbus, Liverpool FC, Vodafone, Microsoft, and Siemens, we bridge strategy, design, and engineer...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Wearables
    • Show more
    Location
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company

    Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company

    At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Driving Growth Through Technology and Digital Solutions

    Driving Growth Through Technology and Digital Solutions

    Empowering businesses with expert solutions in Web & App Development, Digital Marketing, 360 Design, and Marketplace Management...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chandigarh, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Hypnotic builds bold, scalable digital products for web, mobile, e-commerce and AI.

    Hypnotic builds bold, scalable digital products for web, mobile, e-commerce and AI.

    Hypnotic is a digital agency that designs and develops web and mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, and digital products. We combine UX/UI, strategy, and technology to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for startups and enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your reliable software development partner from MVP to IPO

    Your reliable software development partner from MVP to IPO

    300+ realized projects 15+ countries 300 000 hours of development 96% happy customers 100% developers with Master Degree in Computer Science We deliver: Apps with a deep feeling of user experience Mix of the latest technologies and skills for your web project Awesome design of your idea...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Define, Design and Create Innovative Products, Experiences, and Brands for the Future.

    We Define, Design and Create Innovative Products, Experiences, and Brands for the Future.

    Whipsaw is a product design and brand consultancy based in San Francisco. We take products from first insight to first customer, working across strategy, industrial design, digital experience, brand identity, packaging, and market launch with one integrated team...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • We Make Things

    We Make Things

    EnCata is a full-cycle engineering company specializing in IoT and connected hardware products. We help startups and enterprises move from idea to fully functional prototype and small-batch production all under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Wearables
    • Product Design
    Location
    Wellesley, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • ROOM 1707 is the award-winning strategic branding & design agency. 1707创意房间是品牌建设能量站,位于上海,放眼世界.

    ROOM 1707 is the award-winning strategic branding & design agency. 1707创意房间是品牌建设能量站,位于上海,放眼世界.

    WE BUILD BRANDS FOR TOMORROW. 今天的星星之火,明日的灿烂银河。没有什么可以阻挡我们创新的步伐...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Shanghai, China
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    35 Projects Listed
  • A Full Service Design & Marketing Agency

    A Full Service Design & Marketing Agency

    We combine start-to-finish, all-encompassing product development services with Amazon marketing expertise to create innovative products and bring them to market, providing entrepreneurs and companies with a one-stop solution for all of their go-to-market needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Bring Solutions to Life.

    We Bring Solutions to Life.

    propelland is a global strategy, design, and engineering firm bringing to life solutions to help companies transform and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Let’s leverage our experience to transform your ideas into successful products

    Let’s leverage our experience to transform your ideas into successful products

    Product design expertise in electrical & mechanical engineering, industrial & human-centered design, and firmware & mobile application product development. From start-ups to enterprises; from concepts to production...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Design Driven Product Development

    Design Driven Product Development

    2B Studio combines cool design and clever engineering to develop successful products for the marketplace...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Experts In Innovation

    Experts In Innovation

    TVW is an innovation & creative development studio based in Dallas, Tx. We pride ourselves on our ability to discover unique solutions to client’s marketing challenges with technology, design, and strategy. Anything but traditional, we’re a collective of tech nerds, digital storytellers & empathetic...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • VR/AR
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Cause of a Kind Solves Complex Business Problems With Custom Software and Web Solutions.

    Cause of a Kind Solves Complex Business Problems With Custom Software and Web Solutions.

    Cause of a Kind is an award winning tech startup accelerator and creative studio and our mission is to help cool people, build great products. Cause of a Kind exists to solve complex business problems for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mission-driven organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Engineering & IT Solutions

    Engineering & IT Solutions

    Alignex provides engineering solutions, services and consulting for manufacturers, product development and design, as well as engineering firms...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • IT Services
    Location
    Edina, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We scale brands globally.

    We scale brands globally.

    We're a creative agency, specializing in pinpointing blind spots and creating opportunities for our founder led, direct to consumer partners...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovate. Integrate. Inspire: Your Tech Partners.

    Innovate. Integrate. Inspire: Your Tech Partners.

    At the forefront of innovation, we are a pioneering technology firm weaving together software, hardware, and cutting-edge deep tech solutions. We aspire to inspire change and elevate possibilities through our innovative tech solutions...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Krakow, Poland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Notorious Agency

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    The Italian Agency With The Creative Boost

    The Italian Agency With The Creative Boost

    Notorious Agency is an award-winning Italian creative agency specializing in brand management, integrated communication, and creative direction. Based in Castelfranco Veneto, the agency partners with ambitious companies that want to strengthen their market positioning through impactful branding, advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Design is poetry, doing it with simplicity is a heroic act.

    Design is poetry, doing it with simplicity is a heroic act.

    Italian design studio with professional experience in industrial production (furniture, light, consumer electronics, etc), artisanal production (limited series, one-off for private clients), graphic design (logo, brand identity, editorial) and packaging design (die-line and graphic)...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Rome, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • german design: precise, minimalistic, timeless

    german design: precise, minimalistic, timeless

    as a full-service design agency under the leadership of fritz frenkler, f/p design is your partner for design innovation. our international and multidisciplinary teams in germany and japan support you from brand and product development to communication...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Munich, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Award-Winning Creative Agency

    Award-Winning Creative Agency

    An award-winning agency across Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand. We help brands grow through strategy-led branding and conversion-driven websites trusted by global companies and recognized by The Webby Awards, Awwwards, and CSS Design Awards...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We give bold ideas shape. On time. With an eye trained on production costs.

    We give bold ideas shape. On time. With an eye trained on production costs.

    Award-winning, international industrial design studio. We have been engineering ideas into commercially ready products for over 15 years. We are a team of engineers, electronics experts and designers, ready to develop products from A to Z...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Poznan, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We help businesses look and think like big brands.

    We help businesses look and think like big brands.

    We're a brand studio that specializes in creating brand identities for growing businesses looking for a refined approach...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Product Design and Development Company

    Product Design and Development Company

    Design 1st is one of the most trusted full-service product design firms across North America, with a seasoned team consisting of diverse technical expertise, over 1,000 projects developed, and 130 client patents secured. From Startup to Enterprise, we enable companies to quickly scale capabilities throughout...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Think Global Think USS

    Think Global Think USS

    Universal Stream Solution (USS) is an Atlanta, Georgia-based IT solutions company established in 2013, with an office in Ahmedabad, India. We serve businesses across healthcare, oil & gas, real estate, banking & fintech, manufacturing, education and retail. Our current focus is healthcare technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Leading Product Design & Development Company

    A Leading Product Design & Development Company

    GID is a custom product development company in California. We provide complete product development services including product design and product prototype development. Contact us and we can help you launch a brand new product...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Yorba Linda, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Servaire & Co is a global design agency, combining all artistic direction disciplines serving premium and luxury brands: product and object design, packaging, graphics, visual identity, merchandising and photo and video content...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Paris, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating an Ideal World for Startups

    Creating an Ideal World for Startups

    We are dedicated to constructing and reimagining businesses, propelling them into the embrace of discerning consumers worldwide through our startup branding solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Direct Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Ideas to Life

    Bringing Ideas to Life

    Founded in 2006, cozzolino studio LLC is a research and design studio based in New York City. In bringing innovative ideas and one-of-a-kind products to market, we emphasize the two most important aspects of the design process are communication & collaboration...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Digital Product Design Agency | Web, SaaS, Mobile

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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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