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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  • yuj - UX Design Company

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Enterprise UX Design | 3,000+ Projects for Fortune 100/500 Clients

    yuj is a global UX design company with 16+ years of experience and 3,000+ projects delivered for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients across automotive, fintech, healthcare, and hi-tech industries...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • AI Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Build Business.

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

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Ideas Always Possible.

    At Novoadi, we specialize in turning ideas into manufacturable products through strategic design, creativity, and technical expertise helping brands grow with purposeful, user-centered solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Bogota, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Design Driven Product Development

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

    Top Services:

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

    The International Design League is a small physical product design agency headed up by Tom Riddle. We utilize the exceptional talent our our "league" of freelance designers to custom meet the needs of your project...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Innovative Solutions for a Seamless User Experience

    Based in Chicago, Beyond Design, Inc. offers comprehensive industrial design services, from research and strategy to engineering for manufacturing. Since 1994, we've been delivering innovative solutions that prioritize user experience and align with our clients' business goals...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mobizio is a production-AI engineering consultancy

    We build the gap between AI demo and production. LLM apps, RAG, AI agents engineered to ship. plus mobile, web & SaaS...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Wearables
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Daska, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Custom Printed Boxes & Packaging Solutions In USA

    We Print Boxes is a custom packaging and printing company dedicated to helping brands create powerful product presentations through high-quality packaging solutions. We specialize in custom printed boxes, retail packaging, CBD packaging, and luxury box designs tailored to business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Shelburne, Vermont
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Top Hat

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Fully integrated branding, web, and ad agency.

    Headquartered in Pittsburgh and owner-led since 2013, were a creative back-boned agency that delivers world-class design and unparalleled technical excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Turning Bold Ideas Into Market-Ready Products

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

    Top Services:

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

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

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • An agency building brands and websites that connect, convert, and scale.

    ChainIn builds strategic brands and conversion-focused websites that help businesses attract the right customers, increase conversion, and scale with confidenceturning design into measurable growth and long-term brand value...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Westwood, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Emotionally Resonant Products with a Psychology-Driven Approach

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your Partner for Custom Software Development and AI Solutions.

    Get custom software development from primathon. We help our customers to transform their products and improve processes to design and develop profitable software faster...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We help you to innovate the Future.

    Arham Techpro - Global UI/UX Design and Development Agency. We specialize in UI/UX, Branding Design, Web Development, SaaS, Digital Marketing & SEO Services...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Narayanganj, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Evo Design Innovating Products, Inspiring Brands.

    Evo Design is a team of passionate product designers and engineers with 21 years of experience. We've developed housewares, medical devices, footwear, and more for 100+ brands. From concept to commercialization, we create products users love...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Watertown, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Prepare to Fly.

    GoldenWing offers bespoke WordPress design and unique branding to elevate your digital footprint. Our SEO tactics enhance web visibility, serving clients worldwide with creativity and tech excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Vienna, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Wrap It Right, Every Time

    OXO Packaging is a USA- based manufacturers' hub for producing all sorts of Custom Boxes in exquisite style. Your products will no longer have to be wrapped in standard boring boxes. We can create personalized subscription boxes in all sizes and classes according to clients' requirements and product...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Newark, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart Design Is Good Design.

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

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • The Right Software Can Change Everything

    Atomic Object is a top-rated custom software design and development consultancy. Our co-located, U.S.-based team works with executives to improve their bottom line by delivering new products, enhancing existing products, modernizing legacy products, and integrating AI into their software systems...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Tomorrows Innovations Today

    At Tech Admire, we are more than just a company, we are a dynamic force of creativity, aspiration, and enthusiasm. Established to provide cutting edge services and IT solutions, Tech Admire brings together extensive experience and a dedicated team committed to driving growth and innovation in every project...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Bartlett, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Product-Led Innovation & Design Agency

    Sprout Studios is a full service design studio deeply rooted in technology and innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • From Analog to Digital & back

    ORAMAD specializes in crafting aesthetically pleasing and efficient digital assets that enhance the effectiveness of our meticulously optimized advertising campaigns, resulting in a significant return on investment for our clients. Additionally, our passion extends to the realm of packaging design, branding...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We Provide Services Differently

    Graphic Design Eye offers to save money up to 50% for our clients. It gets the best service in Graphic Design, Logo Design, Clipping Path, Photo Retouching, and many other services related to your requirements in this era of competition. Along with this, we're keen to show our expertise in all the sectors of...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Bold Colors, Bright Ideas, Glowing Brands.

    Hello! I specialize in innovative product designs, including packaging, displays, and in-store experiences. Additionally, I excel in creating appealing visuals, such as logos, print graphics, and web design, that establish strong connections with consumers while staying true to the brand identity...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Burlington, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Firm uplift and status for your brand.

    Oh yeah: design collective is a packaging and brand design studio, as well as an independent creative label located in Sofia, Bulgaria since 2005...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Spectrum 8 Studios

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

    We Help You Achieve Your More.

    We are a multi-disciplinary design studio that can plug in at any stage of your brand's journey. From identity and UI design; to industrial design, research, and strategy, we create solutions that elevate your ideas by breaking through boundaries of innovative thinking...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Waco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
  • Craft With Better Solutions.

    Welcome to Evoquesys, a premier digital agency specializing in graphic UI/UX design, website development, eCommerce solutions, and comprehensive digital marketing services. With a team of talented professionals, we strive to deliver exceptional results that elevate your brand and drive business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Bhubaneswar, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Mobilize the Future, Faster

    LYQX is a dynamic mobile and website development agency based in Ukraine, driven by a passionate team of designers and developers with over five years of experience. Specializing in UX/UI design and software development, the agency brings creativity and expertise to every project, ensuring exceptional results...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • The potential of your challenge. Our journey.

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

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Delivering Meaningful Experiences

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • A Technology Company Engineering What's Dynamic and Innovative

    At Metafic, we deliver cutting-edge digital solutions, from Low-Code and Mobile to Web and AI-Driven Apps, along with Custom Software and Unlimited UI/UX Design Revisions on a subscription basis. With a 97% on-time delivery rate, we have completed over 500 successful projects worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $21/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Don't Have An Ad Because We're Making Yours First

    We are Serbian marketing and graphic design agency crafting full-scale branding solutions for leading brands. We blend strategy, creativity, and precision to deliver impactful marketing campaigns and distinctive visual identities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Zrenjanin, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Fast, user-centred product development and innovation, to make sure you build the right thing!

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

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Wearables
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Powered By Values.

    Devomech Solutions GmbH is a pioneering IT entity driven by the ethos of "innovating beyond conventional boundaries. We are leader in engineering innovation, specializing in advanced technology solutions for the medical, automotive, and retail industries...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Kornwestheim, Germany
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 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
  • Our modern solutions will help your business grow.

    Ratnam Solutions stands as the premier digital marketing company in Hyderabad, focusing on web and mobile application development to enhance and optimize your business's digital presence. With our specialized expertise and dedication to excellence, we ensure that your brand achieves maximum visibility and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Design Is What We Do

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Davie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Innovative, full-service digital marketing agency

    Located at the heart of one of the most innovative technology hubs in the world - Boston. Working across strategy, creativity, and a meticulous engineering process, we pride ourselves on bringing clients quantifiable, high-impact marketing results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Newton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 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
  • Boosting Brands with Media & Web Solutions.

    We don't just design & create your logo and website - we boost your business by crafting digital solutions that perfectly align with your values and resonate with your audience. Our approach focuses on your growth, additionally providing robust marketing services and strategic content solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Leimen, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Connect With People.

    Strategic UX and design. Bespoke, multi-platform programs. Connection and engagement. Authentic storytelling and public relations. Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • DARE TO BREAKTHROUGH

    TRON is a BREAKTHROUGH FULL STACK CREATIVE MARKETING AGENCY where daring ideas meet strategic execution, blending CREATIVITY, TECHNOLOGY and DATA to unlock brand potential and deliver measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 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
  • New Renaissance Software

    Lumitech is a software and services technology company based in Dubai with an R&D team in Eastern Europe...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Innovate Inspire Illuminate

    We deliver best problem solving solution for our client and provide finest finishing product in present and upcoming future. We love turning ideas into websites that work smoothly. we enjoy finding simple solutions to tricky problems. For us, every project is a chance to learn, improve, and have a little fun...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Surat, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

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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