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.

Industrial Design × Design ×
  • 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
  • Design Across

    Ana Maria is a Colombian industrial designer and art director. She is driven by a passion for experience design and visual storytelling, bringing interdisciplinary projects to life through objects, spaces, and meaningful interactions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Bringing Products to Life in 3D

    Rendership is a premier 3D visualization studio specializing in product visualization. We expertly transform your concepts into stunning, lifelike digital models, ensuring your products stand out with precision and creativity...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    Location
    Kadirli, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We give shape to ideas, building strong identities.

    Design consultancy based in Padua (Italy) specializing in design and visual communication. We create memorable, timeless, innovative, and bold design solutions tailored for each client. Our approach is always bespoke to enhance the character of every business...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Padua, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Chasing the Vision.

    Abacus Mission is to add value to Humanity. We aim to empower our clients with the best possible IT solutions. We offer digital solutions like Website Design & Development, App Design & Development, SEO, and QA which would further enable our clients to serve humanity...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects 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
  • Luxury Construction Starts Here

    B West Builders is a Los Angeles-based general contracting company specializing in luxury residential remodeling, custom home construction, and high-end commercial renovation projects. The firm provides comprehensive construction services including home remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, home...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We transform dialogue into strategy, strategy into creativity, and creativity into a working brand:

    We transform dialogue into strategy, strategy into creativity, and creativity into a working brand: connecting with people, with clarity of business, and initiative in implementation, from identity and packaging to communications...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Amaze your audience with a 'WoW' website

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

    Top Services:

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

    Sixthsense Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a premier Digital Creative Agency based in Hyderabad, India, offering a comprehensive range of services including domain registration, web hosting, email hosting, software product development, web design, digital marketing, graphic design, and branding solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We Create Impactful Brands

    We are a Creative Design and Branding Studio. Where strategy meets artistry. With roots in design and retail, we craft unique brands that stand out, captivate and thrive in a competitive world...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • 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
  • Design and development, as simple as OnePlusOne

    OnePlusOne Solutions is a global team of designers, developers, and strategists, working collectively to craft impactful products, captivating websites, and bold visual identities for innovative brands. By merging our creative and technical expertise, we bring big ideas to life...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Norwalk, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Human-centric x AI-native Design Engineering

    Human-centered design and development studio bridging the gap between design, development and AI. Supports ambitious startups, product teams and founders in creating meaningful and engaging user experiences at a fast pace by combining Computer Science (technical), Human Computer Interaction (usability) and...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    Location
    Cham, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects 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
  • Impact Techlab LLC

    More than a digital storefront, we're a strategic digital solution partner with a decade-long experience. We help founders and entrepreneurs looking to design, develop and deploy digital solutions. When we founded ITL, we wanted to help businesses grow through technology that delivers real results. We are now...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Expert 3D modeling and rendering services provider

    Orbe3D is a professional 3D modeling and rendering studio focused on furniture and product visualization for eCommerce brands, manufacturers, and creative agencies. We deliver photorealistic 3D renders, AR/VR-ready assets, and digital twins that help businesses reduce costs and launch faster...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • 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
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Concept to Cut-File, with Precision

    Bhameshwari Graphics is a professional graphic design company with a strong reputation for delivering premium-quality artwork to clients across the world. With over a decade of dedicated experience, we specialize in vector art conversion, custom illustrations, and creative graphic design for printing...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Your Dream. Our Strategy.

    Unlock Your Online Potential with Strategic Brilliance Website Design, SEO, Google Ads and Social Media Manager. Are you ready to propel your business to new heights in the digital landscape?...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • With Smart Owl Info Systems, you get every online marketing solution you need, all in one nest.

    We're the wise owls of the web design world. Our team of savvy web designers and developers is passionate about crafting beautiful, functional websites that drive business success. We don't just think outside the box; we live there, ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects 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
  • Your advertising agency from Radolfzell - for web design, SEO & Google Ads

    We create modern, responsive websites for businesses, combining clean design, user-friendly interfaces, and SEO-friendly structures to boost online presence and conversions...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Radolfzell, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your Digital Sword

    We at Web Marlins go above and beyond traditional marketing rules and provide online marketing services to give your digital aspiration a unique edge...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • 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
  • Total Digital Solution.

    Retrix boasts a proven track record of serving clients within the education sector, exemplified by our partnership with Kanha Makhan Group of Schools. We pride ourselves on our punctuality, creativity, and unwavering dedication to excellence in every endeavor...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Print Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Mathura, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Powered by AI. Perfected in 3D

    Smapit Media provides AI-powered 3D visuals built for performance. We partner with D2C and e-commerce brands to deliver high-quality 3D product visualization, rendering, and animation. Our AI-driven pipelines ensure faster turnarounds and conversion-focused results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Haryana, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Realizing Futures Through Design

    Studio Carbon pioneers evolutionary design, embracing change and innovation to craft sustainable solutions for a dynamic world. With a visionary team of designers, the agency has garnered international acclaim, partnering with leading brands and space agencies to create impactful designs that transcend...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Gandhinagar, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Notorious Agency

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    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
  • Collaborate, Design, Build.

    Centric Tech is a New Jersey-based software and web development company with 6+ years of expertise in digital solutions for businesses of all sizes. We transform ideas into impactful results...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sayreville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your Premier Las Vegas Partner

    Circle Exhibit is a Las Vegas-based trade show booth design and build partner supporting exhibitors with booth planning, custom exhibit design, fabrication, graphics, logistics, booth rental planning, installation, and dismantle support...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Engineering-led Product Development

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

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Engineering
    • Wearables
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

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

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A strategic design and innovation partner.

    Founded to seamlessly integrate design for physical & digital (Mono & Koto) our deep capabilities enable the creation of contemporary brands, products and services. We deliver exceptional results born of connected thinking and award-winning design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • AI-Powered Digital Marketing Agency

    GliscoLab is an AI-first digital marketing agency specializing in AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for businesses across the United States and India. The agency helps brands increase visibility not only in traditional search engines but also in AI-powered...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Intelligent Design For Ambitious Brands

    Define London is an independent brand strategy and design agency based in London, creating intelligent, enduring identities for modern luxury and lifestyle brands. Services include brand strategy and positioning, identity design, creative direction, digital and print design, and interior branding...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Hearts. Engineered Identities.

    Atin is a strategic design and branding studio operating in London and Los Angeles. We engineer bespoke brand identities, custom logo systems, tactile packaging, and web experiences for venture-backed startups and scaling enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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

Receive Free Proposals

For your project

1

Specify your budget, timeline and project requirements

2

Our experts curate a list of up to 5 most qualified candidate agencies

3

We connect you with them so you can choose the most suitable partner