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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  • design innovation for valuable products

    design innovation for valuable products

    We are a European design and innovation agency pioneering in consumer IoT products...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The bridge from lab to assembly line for intelligent and connected devices

    The bridge from lab to assembly line for intelligent and connected devices

    MistyWest exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind. We do this by helping companies who are bringing intelligent and connected devices to market which advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals meet and exceed their product development goals...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $240/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • From concept development to the finished series - we become part of your team!

    From concept development to the finished series - we become part of your team!

    Deck5 has been serving well-known regional and international companies since 2001. The four heads Dietmar Dix, Marcus Frankowski, Meike Noster and Prof. Harald Steber and their team have different focal points, which is why Deck5 covers broad areas in product design and product presentation and offers...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Essen, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We create high quality digital & commercial products for business and customers

    We create high quality digital & commercial products for business and customers

    We are a globally-operating studio, capable of seamlessly working across all time zones. Our expertise extends to developing digital products tailored to specific target audiences and diverse markets. Our multilingual team is proficient in addressing a wide range of challenges. Our team is comprised of...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Ideas That Roar

    Ideas That Roar

    We create and visualize ideas that engage, educate, and entertain the world through comprehensive and effective approaches, while inspiring our team with a culture of creativity and continuous challenge...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • #DesignNeedsCaffeine

    #DesignNeedsCaffeine

    Lumhar Design is a design agency that provides a variety of services that range from branding to website design to logo and production design to social media and software development services. Composed of a team that came from different walks of life, we intend to apply the “design thinking” method to...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Izmir, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • National Center for Industrial Design and Innovation 2050.LAB is engaged in the projects to increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of local products in the Russian and international markets, as well as research and development work for the transport and engineering complex enterprises in Russian...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Concept • Design • Modeling • Product

    Concept • Design • Modeling • Product

    Angelini Design has had several different experiences designing leading edge products for a wide range of industries and sectors around the world.Angelini's mission is to transfer the Brand's image through his design into a new product...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Bologna, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Product design that dares to make a difference.

    Product design that dares to make a difference.

    We are a product design consultancy located in the south of England who focus on discovering exceptional solutions and generating value through innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • IoT
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    Location
    Hove, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Co-creating impactful brands through design

    Co-creating impactful brands through design

    The Backbone is a strategic partner for culture-driven organizations that need to rediscover what makes them unique, sell products and communicate complex ideas that connects with their audience...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Cebu City, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Matching Talent With Success

    Matching Talent With Success

    Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Engineer Great Experiences.

    We Engineer Great Experiences.

    Alloy crafts exceptionally engineered products that inspire delight and brand loyalty in the people who use them. We partner with our clients to bring their visions to life by applying creativity, experience and proven engineering principles to solve difficult problems. Product engineering is what we love to...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • One stop for all your custom packaging, design and branding requirments

    One stop for all your custom packaging, design and branding requirments

    We provide custom packaging solutions, We deal with all sorts of custom boxes and packaging and provide free delivery even for MOQ of 100 boxes...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Premium. Design. Performance.

    Premium. Design. Performance.

    unyt.berlin is YOUR partner for strategic industrial design, usability and engineering. As a full-service agency, we combine innovative technologies and user-centered design to turn technical and functional quality as well as the brands behind it into an emotionally positive experience...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Wearables
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • An Award-Winning Product Design and Engineering Studio

    An Award-Winning Product Design and Engineering Studio

    We help customers to build products that maximize the impression on people and minimize the impact on the planet...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Wearables
    Location
    Walnut, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We Design Your Brand Success

    We Design Your Brand Success

    We want to make the world a better place for living and by helping our clients to increase their visibility, credibility, influence and impact we tend to inspire the fulfillment of such goals...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Novi Sad, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $69/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We help brands creating high-quality visual content.

    We help brands creating high-quality visual content.

    Visual Best is India’s leading graphic design agency. We have successfully catered to businesses in the field of design, web development, SEO, and social media marketing. Our numbers speak for themselves. To date, we have completed over 3,500 projects for domestic and international clients. We believe that...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delivering Excellence in Software Engineering

    Delivering Excellence in Software Engineering

    Transforming ideas into impactful digital experiences through design and innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Design and Innovation for Brands

    Design and Innovation for Brands

    We are an independent full service design agency specializing in industrial design, branding, and packaging. Established in 2002 we have helped bring hundreds of products to life and work closely with our clients to ensure that their brands deliver the best presentation and user centered experience possible...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A different creative agency.

    A different creative agency.

    Outlier Creative specializes in 3D product visualization. Our hyper-realistic images, animations, and videos help you grab attention and stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
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    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
  • We Design Experiences

    We Design Experiences

    Henning Product Development is an established design, innovation and contract manufacturing company specializing in helping businesses, universities and start-ups navigate the physical product development environment. With over 35 years experience in developing award-winning and commercially successful...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Invented for inventors

    Invented for inventors

    Our team of Industrial designers will work with you to develop your idea into beautifully, well designed products that are readily manufacturable. We offer services including product design, prototyping, marketing, manufacturing and more! Our team has over 25 years of experience and believe all ideas have...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Malaga, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • 3D Product Renderings and Animations

    3D Product Renderings and Animations

    Pterobyt offers professional, photorealistic 3D renders and animations utilizing the latest in CGI technology. We strive to bring this incredible mode of content creation to all industries through our expertise, determination, and our desire to create the highest quality renders and animations available!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Shelby Township, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
  • Successfully helping world-class companies bring products & services to market.

    Successfully helping world-class companies bring products & services to market.

    "A well designed product brings users to your products. A well designed product user experience brings customers to your brand for life." — Lars Owens...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Think Strategically, Launch Creatively

    Think Strategically, Launch Creatively

    Catapult is all about our clients' brands and moving them forward. We help our clients think strategically before acting creatively - to transform their businesses into remarkable brands that enable them to meet their objectives and generate long-term value...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Tempe, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • We create, design and develop modern and creative products that fulfill your needs.

    We create, design and develop modern and creative products that fulfill your needs.

    Lineo provides services of product design, mechanical and electricalengineering for electronic products...

    Top Services:

    • Wearables
    • IoT
    • Product Design
    Location
    Timișoara, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • designkunst, the art of designing your success

    designkunst, the art of designing your success

    CONSULTING + STRATEGY + CREATION : Today for the future after the future. With strategies and innovation inspiring in the long run. Creative. Unique. Sustainable. For your brand, for your products, and always for your success...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Hamburg, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Product Design & Prototyping Experts

    Product Design & Prototyping Experts

    Our product design team solves complex challenges by merging solid engineering principles, beautiful design, and a user first approach...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Wearables
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    Location
    Wicklow, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Global strategic design and innovation firm.

    Global strategic design and innovation firm.

    We push the world forward. We're here to help you bring your product and vision to life, it's that simple. We design and build world-class brand experiences, custom software, and hardware products in pursuit of a better world...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Award-winning agency that creates solutions powered by creativity and business acumen.

    Award-winning agency that creates solutions powered by creativity and business acumen.

    ORANGE-CIRCLE is an award-winning innovation consultancy that creates solutions powered by creativity and business acumen.Whether youre a multinational company or a start-up, you can find value in our creative and business services. Bring your ideas to life with a cross-functional, global team of...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Let's grow digitally

    Let's grow digitally

    Webdigitalize company is a top digital marketing company in India, which is offering website design, creative design, like logo, brochure, packaging design, banner design etc, social media management, seo services, app development, video marketing, and performance marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Our formula focuses on connecting through GOOD VIBE..

    Our formula focuses on connecting through GOOD VIBE..

    The era of a world saturated with invasive advertising to sell is over, social networks have changed the way we communicate and market. Today the best communication is organic, personalized and creative...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Lima, Peru
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Delivering Branding, Digital Marketing, 3D Animation & Software Development services for businesses

    Delivering Branding, Digital Marketing, 3D Animation & Software Development services for businesses

    Our story is most organic. Our common interests and passion for art lead us to crossroads, and the journey started out serendipitously. We were a venture long before we decided to apply for our name to be Ravian Media. However, the name does relate to our mission of providing customized solutions for your...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Pune, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • WE HELP YOU TELL YOUR STORY

    WE HELP YOU TELL YOUR STORY

    Toud - we help you tell your story!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Cerbureni, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Making a Revolution in Your Business is Our Business

    Making a Revolution in Your Business is Our Business

    Revo - Revolution Advertising Agency is a Full Service, Marketing Communication &Creative Agency.We are Accredited & Registered Advertising Agency from Colombo, Sri Lanka.(HQ) Professional Full Services Advertising Agency (ATL) International Standards Thinking & Ideaswith Expert for Marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Digital Marketing Specialists

    Digital Marketing Specialists

    We are a digital marketing agency based in Japan. We have over 30 years experience working with small, medium and large enterprises. We specialise in SEO, SEM, Website Design and optimisation as well as many other services. If you would like to find out how we can help your business internationally or in...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Himeji, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design to Conversions. One Stop Solution!

    Design to Conversions. One Stop Solution!

    We are a full service digital marketing agency working for clients based in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE and Africa. We provide following services:1. Graphic Design and Branding2. SEO3. Social Media Marketing and management4. Search Engine Marketing5. Video Production6. Website design and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Plai Buro — is a path that leads the way from your product to the customer's heart...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • End-to-End Retail Transformation From Strategy to Execution

    End-to-End Retail Transformation From Strategy to Execution

    DArt Design - Strategic Retail Branding & Marketing Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Generate Targeted Real Human Traffic to Your Website that Converts

    Generate Targeted Real Human Traffic to Your Website that Converts

    SEO25 is the top quick website traffic provider, offering solutions to assist businesses in growing their brand and increasing their revenue. We recognize the value of a well-designed website, but we also realize that it must be search engine optimized in order to rank high on Google. Our digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Product Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Digital Branding Partner

    Your Digital Branding Partner

    Cbra Global has immense experience in providing customized design solutions & high end digital branding for businesses belonging to various domains right from graphic designs to printing that catches eyes to developing websites that speak on behalf of your business to imprinting your brand image as you want...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Madurai, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We design brand IDs, illustrate, curate projects, paint murals and make crafts. We believe in healthy and solidarity cooperation and in this way, we give HUT its strength and quality!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Chania, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Sustainable Product Design & 3D Rendering

    Sustainable Product Design & 3D Rendering

    Were here to help you solve the Rubiks Cube of your business with intelligent, meaningful design, from apparel to action sports equipment, electronics to medical devices. Balancing the creative with the practical (and coffee on tap), we take our cues from youfor a bespoke product thats got your name written...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Victoria, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Meaningful. Innovative. Impactful.

    Meaningful. Innovative. Impactful.

    We help purpose driven companies to design more sustainable products and solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Generative AI Development Company

    Generative AI Development Company

    Generative AI Development Company: AI Solutions for Startups and Enterprises. In the fast-paced world of 2024, RedBlink stands at the forefront of the AI revolution, transforming ideas into reality with cutting-edge AI-driven development...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Danville, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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