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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  • Full-Service Advertising and Marketing Agency

    Twotango Collaborative® is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that makes brands more human...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Discover. Brand. Innovate

    JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth. We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sherwood Park, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Design and Innovation for Good

    Free Range partners with mission driven organizations and companies through strategy, design, and development services that bring stories to life. We go beyond reaching targeted audiences by moving users to take meaningful action...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • 3D That Move

    Skymit Animation is a specialized 3d animation studio focused on industrial, mechanical, medical and robotic system is helping engineering teams and manufacturers communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and visual impact...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    Location
    Iwo, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creating Brilliant

    Katapult Design is a internationally awarded, B-corp certified product design and development consultancy with studios in Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay. We are a team of experienced designers, engineers and creative thinkers who transform ideas into iconic products...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Byron Bay, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Shaping Tomorrow, Crafting Today With Industrial Design Solutions

    At ANDesign Lab, we excel at transforming innovative concepts into tangible reality through our specialized industrial design and development services...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Show up like Echo.

    We're a multiple award-winning African creative and Digital Marketing Agency in Ghana, Nigeria , Liberia and Benin with a big heart and bigger ideas. We provide insightful and relevant campaigns and strategies that are creatively excellent, deliver real, measurable value, and support you in achieving your...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Accra, Ghana
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Making Marketing Simple with Websites & Digital Strategies that Help Your Business Stand Out

    Stand-Up.Marketing helps businesses grow through high-performing websites and bundled digital marketing solutions. We specialize in designing user-friendly, SEO-optimized websites combined with targeted services like PPC, email marketing, and local SEO. Whether youre a startup or established business, we...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We like to chat with people to learn From their Word.

    At FromWord, we specialize in narrating captivating tales of companies, delving into their identity and the profound impact of their brand. Our strategic methodology, rooted in design thinking and data-driven design, ensures that each story we craft resonates authentically with audiences while driving...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Ingenious Designers At Your Service

    If you need expert designers in several disciplines at an affordable price, Diseñarte C.A. has everything; We offer you a wide range of design services that you will want to take advantage of...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Caracas, Venezuela
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We are hackers, designers, AI artists, and writers who make everything impossible, Almost Impossible

    Almost Impossible is a Dubai-based creative innovation agency uniting strategy, design, digital, and activation. Since 2016, we've helped brands including Warner Bros., Nestlé, TikTok, Samsonite, Holiday Inn, Aramex, Mashreq and Emirates NBD create work impossible to ignore...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We create premium product experiences

    We are an internationally operating full-service design agency. We holistically care about our clients of different branches. We help them to bring novel product solutions to market that serve the consumer expectation as well as our customer needs...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Prien am Chiemsee, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bespoke Design Consultancy

    Design studio active in consumer and luxury market with a strong focus on outdoor and luggage. Strategic design partner, realizing growth by design and design thinking. Active in product design, for industrial, consumer and luxury goods...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Zottegem, Belgium
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Brands to Sprint Ahead

    DDH Branding Consultancy, a Netherlands-based agency, pioneers brand transformation for global impact, elevating brands and driving business growth through innovative strategies and creative design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Welcome to Bellman Agency - the home of branding, graphic design and content.

    We are a full-service branding and graphic design agency based in Melbourne, serving Australia. We offer everything from unique brand design, custom brand strategy and highly engaging branded content and beautiful graphic design for all your companys needs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Hawthorn, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A small step for you, and a giant leap for your IT.

    Partner with LogicLeap IT Solutions today and embark on a transformative journey towards an empowered, efficient, and future-ready business. Let us be your guide as you navigate the dynamic landscape of IT to achieve your business objectives...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • IT Services
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The design studio that transform your ideas in real products

    Overlay is a design studio based in Rome. Our aim is of creating a connection beetween costumers ideas and market. We are specialized in the development of physical and digital projects by using strategic methods that bring us to create innovative brands, digital experiences and functional products...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Rome, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Design Rethinking

    Limbi.co is a design studio dedicated to creating both physical and digital solutions. We bring ideas to life through projects and products spanning web, e-commerce, industrial, and graphic design...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Condes, Chile
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Taking Product Ideas To Reality

    Alloy is an award-winning product design agency based in the UK. With 25 years of delivering results for global brands and start-ups, Alloy is well-versed in enhancing product and digital experiences to drive results for brands and businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Guildford, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Custom Product Deserves VIP Packaging

    Aqua Printers is a custom packaging and printing company that creates high-quality, visually impactful packaging solutions for businesses. Combining creative design, premium materials, and affordable pricing, they help brands enhance product presentation and leave lasting impressions...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $4/hr
  • Smart Marketing For A Digital World

    Cresari is a top digital marketing agency in Nairobi, Kenya helping businesses grow through SEO, branding, web design, and social media strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Your Digital Marketing Experts

    Venture Creations is a West Michigan digital advertising and video production agency founded in 2009. We run Google, Meta, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Microsoft ad campaigns and produce the live-action, CGI/3D, and photo content behind them, for local businesses, e-commerce brands, chambers and events, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Hudsonville, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Embrace Change

    We are an experiential marketing and creative agency built for brands that want more than visibility. We turn challenges into bold, data-backed solutions using creative strategy, emerging tools, and regionally attuned execution...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Functional 3D design

    Create functional 3D renders that boot sales of products...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Iwkowa, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    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
  • Premium Web Design & eCommerce Services @ Competitive Prices

    We combine aesthetics with efficiency and build websites with lightning-fast performance and seamless loading times. We deliver mobile-friendly and seo-optimized websites that captivate at first glance and convert with speed...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Mississauga, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • From Idea To Launch

    Ontario Dynamics is a Toronto-based mechanical engineering and product development company specializing in custom machine design, industrial automation, and functional prototyping. We support manufacturers, OEMs, and hardware startups with mechanical design, engineering drawings, reverse engineering, and test...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making life a little more beautiful one pixel at a time, we elevate brands with great ideas.

    Our small but mighty squad is made of the best in the biz interweb intellectuals, visual artists, marketing savants and digital wizards. We celebrate both creative collaboration and individual initiative to accomplish great things. We identify upcoming trends and beat them to the punch, but always with class...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Growth By Creating What People Love

    We are an independent design company, with world class capabilities across multiple design, engineering and technology disciplines, from insight to launch...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • End-to-end digital product design and engineering.

    End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Architects for change, innovating & designing commercially viable & sustainable products.

    A UK based team of innovative designers and engineers, who help companies bring new concepts to market. For over 20 years' we have been taking clients ideas, through design and manufacture into production. We are passionate and focused on user centric design to design the right thing, delivering award winning...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Haslemere, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • DESIGN | BRAND | MAKE

    Unbox Product Design is an international award-winning, full-stack product development firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in industrial design, product engineering, branding, prototyping, and manufacturing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Redefining Manufacturing Limits

    Your Trusted Partner in Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, and Low-Volume Manufacturing. Based in Sheffield and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we specialise in bringing innovative ideas to life...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Engineering your future: Dream. Build. Scale.

    EasyIOT is a company that provides contract product design and manufacturing services, with expertise in electronics and the Internet of Things. Our headquarters is in Sydney, Australia, and we have a satellite office in Chengdu, China. Our product design service comes with unlimited revisions and a 100%...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Product Design
    • Wearables
    • AI Development
    • VR/AR
    • Show more
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Engineering creativity. Designing control. Scaling futures.

    Salmore Technology is a full-stack design & development corp. specializing in custom apps, websites, e-commerce platforms, CRMs, and branding. We also deliver advanced solutions in game development, animation, AI, blockchain, Web3, and other next-gen technologies helping startups and enterprises scale with...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Richmond, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategy. Design. Prototyping

    Kaleidoscope is a Chicago-based CPG design agency that transforms insight into shelf-ready brand experiences. Integrating strategy, packaging design, and prototyping, we help brands move from concept to reality with solutions built to resonate, perform, and win at the moment of purchase...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 3D, Motion, Creative Web

    Anubi stands as a premier creative studio situated in Italy, distinguished for its tailored design solutions that push the boundaries of creativity. Our specialization extends to the dynamic realms of Motion Graphics and the creation of immersive 3D Websites. With a commitment to excellence, we bring a unique...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Badia Polesine, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Converting Your Ideas Into Reality

    IdeasAssistant is offering professional Design & Development, Marketing and Automation Services since the year 2012. Until now, we have served hundreds of clients worldwide. We owned an experienced team of engineers, designers and marketing professionals. Hire us and we will take care of all your needs from...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Mississauga, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • See It, Want It, Buy It!

    Twisty Designs is a Shopify Plus agency helping 78 figure DTC brands grow through high-converting design, personalization, and automation. Experts in Customily, Teeinblue, Zakeke, and Kickflip, we build scalable, real-time customization experiences that boost sales...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Cooperstown, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Edinburgh Product Design Leaders

    Tana Labs is a leading Edinburgh-based product design consultancy specializing in hardware, industrial design, and electronics engineering. We deliver end-to-end solutions from concept and prototyping to manufacturing, combining creativity, technical expertise, and user-centered design to bring innovative...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Developing products through every stage of the design process, and creating immersive visualization

    I create high-quality product images and animations for use as marketing materials/product launches...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • From First Impressions To Lasting Loyalty

    We build trusted audience relationships through strategic branding, performance marketing, and user-focused websites...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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

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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