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Our corporate clients depend on our expertise to build brilliant digital products through staff augmentation or by relying solely on our internal experts... View Big Nerd Ranch's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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... View JFX Studio's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Agency grade design, Freelancer rates
At CresMedia, we offer bespoke, subscription-based design solutions that cater to the unique needs of your business... View CresMedia's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transforming Ideas into Reality.
Hello, I'm Nick. I'm a designer who excels at making quirky sounds and can talk about surfing endlessly. Currently based in Los Angeles, CA, USA... View Nicholas Tisch's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Changing the world, one rounded rectangle at a time.
Hey there! My name is Gina Chee, I'm a New York based passionate product designer... View Gina Chee's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designing Impactful Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.
Hey there! My name is Rachel K. Hawkins, I'm a user experience designer with eight years of expertise in crafting and improving digital products for social impact across 21 industries. I have a strong history of achieving business results through user-centered design, strategic leadership, and... View Rachel Kay Design's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
All about exploring and snapping pics of whatever catches my eye.
Hey there! My name is Rajmi Doshi, I'm a UI/UX designer in the US, focused on crafting product experiences that users enjoy and businesses rely on... View Rajmi Doshi's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We design. We develop. We get it done - nicely.
Founded by Bart Ruijpers in 2019, Loket Design was born from fifteen years of consultancy and in-house expertise, culminating in numerous award-winning designs. With a passion for creativity and innovation, were eager to take on new projects and bring fresh ideas to life... View Loket Design Inc's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative by Nature, Digital by Design.
Appnova is a full-service creative design agency with 20 years of experience in creative, eCommerce and digital projects. Based in London, New York & Rome, we create tailored solutions and deliver inspiring digital experiences to build brands... View Appnova's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Digital transformation that takes you forward. We plug and play with clients, agencies and more!
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005... View NX3 Corp's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Digital Agency Empowering Small Businesses with Bold Design and Impactful Digital Strategies
XLNC Digital is a full-service digital agency passionate about empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs with bold, innovative solutions. We specialize in website design, branding, e-commerce, and digital marketing strategies that drive growth and visibility. Our team blends creativity with technology to... View XLNC Digital's portfolio
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We make complex products easy to navigate.
We simplify complex technologies, creating digital products that are easy to use. We make emerging tech user-friendly and accessible... View Area87's portfolio
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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... View RKS Design's portfolio | View all reviews
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
The drive to explore. A passion for craft. Human at heart.
We believe genuine personal relationships produce truly impactful work. We relentlessly focus on our culture by embracing a combination of work and life; empathizing and understanding our clients and partners; driving innovation with lean, agile processes; and continually improving so we can be the best at... View Nansen's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
AI-driven custom software development for complex, high-growth industries.
NEKLO is an international custom software development partner. Since 2008, weve specialized in building and scaling digital products for high-stakes industries, including Healthcare, Fintech, Energy, and Construction... View NEKLO's portfolio
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Burlingame, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Design | Engineering | Digital
Ideaz Tech is one of the best tech company in us. We make various kind of things... View Ideaz Tech's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Software Engineering That Creates Value
We're a global team of developers, designers, and problem-solvers creating impactful software since 2007. IT-Dimension builds future-ready software from AI and IoT to mobile, enterprise, and 3D solutions... View IT-Dimension's portfolio
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Intelligent Product Design
Datashrine is a dynamic multi-disciplinary design studio dedicated to catapulting businesses into the extraordinary realm through intelligent product design and strategy. Specializing in Digital Product Design, UX, VR + AR, AI + Data, we seamlessly blend creativity with cutting-edge technology to deliver... View Datashrine's portfolio
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Managed Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Startup Branding Simplified.
MMarch NY is an award-winning branding and design agency. Our services include brand strategy, brand identity, naming, voice, design applications, social, animation, newsletter, content, spaces, billboards. Excellence in design. Tech-first approach. ➔ Free Branding Workbooks:... View MMarch NY's portfolio
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
we are an international team of creatively driven and strategically led thinkers.
Foundry invest in new technology, innovation and top- notch execution to create relevant and engaging content or build an entire brand from scratch... View Foundry Berlin's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We deploy secure AI solutions that deliver positive ROI within weeks.
NineTwoThree AI Studio is a Boston-based AI agency that builds secure, production-grade AI and ML solutions with measurable ROI. Founded in 2012, our Ph.D.-level engineers and certified product managers have delivered 150+ projects for enterprise brands and startups alike... View NineTwoThree's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Danvers, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Creative & Technology Fueled Agency
The Experience Design Studio (XDS) is a design and technology company creating digital experiences for bold brands. We blend expert insights with innovative technology to design experiences that redefine how people interact with brands across every touchpoint... View The Experience Design Studio's portfolio
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Warrington, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative, strategic and functional brand design.
Blossom Creative is a award-winning, boutique design studio that produces high-end, custom design that serves your brand creatively, strategically, and functionally... View Blossom Creative's portfolio
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hampton, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We Look at Creative Angles
QuadAngles is a professional agency leader in digital experiences, web design, mobile app and branding... View QuadAngles's portfolio
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your dream, our craft - Mobile and Web Solutions
Dreamcraft specializes in developing top-tier, comprehensive solutions for both mobile and web platforms, elevating your business and propelling it to new heights with unparalleled quality... View Dreamcraft's portfolio
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We Build Custom Training
MindSpring creates custom learning experiences and training programs, including videos and animations that build capability, support change, and deliver measurable results, grounded in adult learning and designed by people who care deeply about making learning work... View MindSpring's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand strategy and design for changemakers and industry disruptors.
Brand strategy and design for changemakers and industry disruptors... View Pulp Agency's portfolio
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Propel Your Digital Marketing to New Heights
Elevate your brand to new heights, surpassing competitors with our customized strategies, cutting-edge best-of-breed marketing techniques, and a relentless commitment to maximizing your return on investment... View Propeller's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Product Design
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Merging art and technology.
OpraDigital© is a digital design studio that supports exciting brands with bespoke creative work... View OpraDigital profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Full Service Design & Marketing Agency
We combine start-to-finish, all-encompassing product development services with Amazon marketing expertise to create innovative products and bring them to market, providing entrepreneurs and companies with a one-stop solution for all of their go-to-market needs... View Enventys Partners's portfolio
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Built To Create.
We enable creative, startups, and Fortune 500s to realize their vision through software development, design, and strategy... View Squareball Studios's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creating Brand Identity
Branding boutique agency located in New York City and Los Angeles. Working with clients in the USA, Japan, Italy and Israel... View Flying Machine's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Enabling Digital Business
Q3 Technology is an organization for building quality software and providing services to clients and helping in making digital India. For over 25 years we have helped our clients with their enterprise software and application needs... View Q3 Technologies's portfolio
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- Blockchain
- AI Development
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Achieving the Unachievable.
We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more... View DECOSTA Global's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We Are a Full-Spectrum Design Studio.
Propulsion is a leading product design studio based in Austin, TX. We help companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500s, bring their ideas to market... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Secure Software for Public Impact
Whether you are a startup or a well-established business in need of a digital solution, we have you covered. Our team wants you to succeed. Codistry has the experience and talent to design and implement a solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectation. Our team will then work with you side to... View Codistry profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A lifestyle brand creagency that generates breakthroughs in design strategy & solves problems for plant-based(vegan), ethical, ecofriendly brands... View DFFRNTWRLD LLC profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Using a holistic approach that incorporates how people live, work, learn and play, we create enduring, deeply human design solutions... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Protecting your digital future
Heady is a mobile product consultancy that specializes in sustainable innovation through design and technology. Our team integrates with your organization to tackle pressing issues, build polished products, and deliver results both in the short and long term... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Building brands and products with expertise
At our company, we believe in collaborating closely with our clients to create innovative solutions that seamlessly blend style and practicality. Through a meticulous branding, design, and development process, we strive to craft exceptional products and platforms that not only look great but also offer... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Capturing Imaginations, Crafting Experiences.
Treat and Company is a dynamic team dedicated to crafting irresistible products and experiences. Our multi-skilled and multi-curious professionals excel at eliminating the ordinary, simplifying complexity, and creating captivating solutions. Through collaboration and a commitment to exceptional design, we... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Family-Operated Design Business
JHD is a design firm run by a family in Orlando, Florida. We have created a company that gives customers a distinct advantage by working together and partnering with other smart people in the neighborhood... View James Hausman Design profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Power of Visual Storytelling in 3D.
Hello! My name is Marc Anthony Kalb. I'm a 3D artist, but also with big experience in 2D as well. I'm a fun-loving, energetic, passionate, and hard-working individual who is pursuing his dream as an artist... View MK Digital Designs profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- San Marcos, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Artful Design for a Connected World
Hi there! I'm May Lee, a product designer, graphic artist & illustrator. Problem-solver that is looking to bring new impactful solutions and moments of delight... View May Lee profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Think Boldly and Design Brightly.
Hello! My name is Min Jea Seo, I'm a professional Product Designer with experience at Yahoo, Amazon, and Medtronic, I offer a versatile skill set... View Min Jea Seo profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Craft Your Brand's Product.
Informal is a freelance collective specializing in turning inventions into impactful brands through engineering, product, and industrial design solutions. Informal offers the talent and support needed to navigate every stage of business development, from conception to scaling. Assembling a diverse community... View Informal profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An exceptional app is essential to your success.
Bitovi is a team of highly skilled software engineers and product designers. Although based in Chicago, the team operates entirely remotely, bringing a distributed approach to their work... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Libertyville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Custom Electronic Product Development.
Custom Electronic Product Development... View Gwentech LLC profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- IoT
- Location
- Sheffield, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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... View Aqua Printers profile
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $4/hr
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Product Design Company in the US
What can custom product designers in the USA do for businesses?
They can help businesses turn ideas into market-ready products that attract users and improve usability, aesthetics, and strengthen brand value.
These specialists ensure the customer needs are central to the business, which directly supports branding efforts.
If the product is well-designed, it’s easier to sell the vision for the brand and get the company name known across the niche.
Namely, companies that put design at the center of decision-making have outperformed the S&P 500 by 228% over a ten-year period, indicating a link between design quality and business performance.
On a product level, well-designed user interfaces can increase conversion rates by up to 400%, while improved usability alone can double conversions by making products easier to understand and faster to use.
How is a product design agency different from a UX/UI design agency?
UX and UI designare subsets of product design, focusing on the usability, functionality, look, and feel of the product itself.
In essence, UX designers’ core responsibilityis theexperience a user has while interacting with a product or service. It seeks to identify the end user’s problem(s) and provide them with a functional, easy-to-use solution.
Product design, on the other hand, takes a broader, more holistic view of the product, considering not only the usability of the product, but also where the product fits into the market and how it relates to business goals.
How to choose the best product design agency in the USA?
We prepared a mini guide to help you choose the best product design company in the United States.
These considerations can help you avoid common hiring mistakes and set clearer expectations:
- Set a clear scope
Determine whether the service you are seeking entails full product ownership or support for a specific phase, such as UX audits or a prototype. - Seek product design firms with problem-relevant experience
When researching candidates, inquire about their user research, trade-offs, and constraints in past projects, especially those similar in complexity or business model to yours. - Ask about their research and decision-making process
An experienced product designer should be able to explain why they design something, not just what the solution constitutes of. - Inquire about collaboration with engineering and stakeholders
Ensure the team can work within real technical limits and document design decisions neatly. Consider asking how they manage design systems, feedback cycles, and changes during development. - Request a detailed proposal
The proposal should outline activities, deliverables, timelines, ownership of design assets, and communication channel and frequency. - Choose a partner
Select an agency that understands your vision behind the product and can its long-term consistency.
How to find the best product design agency on DesignRush that fits my budget?
Our directory of top US-based product design firms profiles agencies across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget.
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
What questions should be asked before hiring a product designer?
Before hiring a product design agency, you should ask some of the following questions to assess its fit for the project:
Relevant Background
- What types of products have you designed and at what scale?
- How much of your work is focused solely on product design vs. branding or marketing?
- Have you worked on products whose target users, purpose, constraints, or business models were similar to ours?
Services and Processes
- How do you structure pricing and what’s typically excluded?
- How do you balance user research, business goals, and technical feasibility when making design decisions?
- What methods do you undertake for usability testing and validation before final delivery?
Related to Your Project
- How many people will work on our product, and what roles will they cover?
- What assumptions would you challenge early in this project?
- What risks or limitations should we be aware of before starting?
- Realistically, what timeline can we expect until design handoff?
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Product Design Agency FAQs
What services do product design companies in the USA provide?
Product design companies in the USA provide a spectrum of services aimed at creating new digital or physical products that solve particular user problems. Their expertise is often sought after for assessing whether a proposed solution is feasible from both a technical and a business perspective.
As part of their portfolio, product design firms offer product/user research services, user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, industrial design, prototyping, usability testing, manufacturing, and launch support.
In terms of demand, the research, strategy, and conceptgeneration segment remains dominant, accounting for over39% of the revenue share. As for applications on the rise, the consumablesand accessories segment is projected to witness a CAGR of 11.06% over the forecast period until 2030.
How much does a product design agency charge in the US?
Product design can cost from $5,000 to over $40,000, depending on the project type and how much detail goes into it. When it comes to price per project type, the cost starts around $2,000 for research and can exceed $50,000 for detailed development.
Based on these estimations, here’s what price ranges businesses can anticipate:
| Phase | Estimated cost range |
| R&D | $5,000-$20,000 |
| Conceptual design | $10,000-$30,000 |
| Prototyping | $15,000-$40,000 |
Product designers typically charge in one of three ways:
- By the hour: Charging for each hour spent on the project
- A fixed project fee: A single charge for the whole project, regardless of the time spent
- A retainer fee: A pre-agreed sum paid regularly to reserve the designer's services over a certain period
What timelines does the service typically follow?
The timeline will depend on the product type and its complexity, and it will vary from product to product. Typically, product design can take from a few weeks to several months and up to 1 year.
The breakdown by phases usually looks like this:
- Discovery phase: Between a few days to over 2 weeks
- Wireframing: 30-80 days
- Iterative design: Depends on the wireframing, it typically takes as 1.5x longer
- Responsive design: Depends on the iterative design time, it typically takes as 0.63x longer
What does a typical product design process look like?
A typical product design process follows a structured set of 10 steps to turn an idea into a high-quality, market-ready product.
The process usually looks like this:
- Brainstorming: Teams generate and evaluate ideas to solve a specific problem, encouraging creativity before selecting the most viable concept.
- Defining the product: The team clarifies the product’s purpose, core problem, and key features, focusing on what matters most and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
- User and market research: Designers and analysts study users, competitors, and market trends to ensure the product meets real user needs and has long-term value.
- Sketching concepts: Early sketches explore design directions and layouts before committing significant time or resources.
- Prototyping: A basic version of the product is created to show structure, functionality, and user interaction, helping catch issues early.
- Specifications and requirements: Detailed documentation defines features, technical requirements, timelines, costs, and responsibilities for development.
- Pre-production samples/MVP: Initial samples (or MVPs for software) are built to test feasibility, usability, and readiness for production.
- Testing and validation: The product is tested with users and stakeholders to identify flaws, gather feedback, and make improvements.
- Development and production: The product is fully built using defined specifications, often with agile methods to manage tasks and priorities.
- Quality assurance: Final checks ensure the product meets quality standards, works as intended, and aligns with requirements before and after launch.
What kind of results can businesses expect from a product designer?
If a product features a top design, businesses can achieve 32% faster revenue growth and 56% higher total returns. Design-led organizations are also twice as likely to outperform industry benchmarks on innovation and customer satisfaction.
In addition, well-designed products are shown to reduce development and support costs by improving usability and lowering error rates. Studies show that fixing usability issues early can cost up to 10× less than addressing them after launch.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
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