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We help businesses, start-ups and nonprofits conceive and create websites, tools and apps that custo
Bakklog is a tech-enabled digital marketing solutions provider, and we create custom strategies for each of our clients based on their needs and goals.The web is our passion, and we're passionate about helping businesses reach their goals. So when you choose Bakklog as your digital marketing agency, you...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Nearshore Software Development Company with offices in Mexico and US.
A group of geeks obsessed with technology, ready to develop your ideas...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Novi, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Award-Winning Digital Product Agency
Encodersys is a one-stop IT solutions provider which facilitates businesses to grow in this dynamic digital arena. Encodersys defines, designs & delivers tech-enabled solutions according to customer demands. Our holistic approach enables us to understand customer requirements thoroughly and provide the best...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mobile & Web Apps Dev
Lithios was established in 2014 with the goal of developing mobile experiences and products that have a significant impact on our community by a group of enthusiastic NCSU entrepreneurs...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Top-Performing Mobile Application Development Company
We concentrate on creating outstanding digital products and collaborate with enterprise organizations, aspirational businesses, and start-ups to help them grow faster...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Design That Dazzles.
Hello! My name is Julian. A visual designer, illustrator, and amateur photographer who always searching to continue my career in the design world!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Where changemaker brands get their street cred.
With laser-focused expertise in brand development and visual storytelling, we shape the narratives that define industry leaders. By translating strategic insights and innovative creative into captivating brand experiences, we foster deep connections with audiences and position challenger brands as industry...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Apps That Transform: Building a Better World.
We're a passionate Brooklyn-based software development company dedicated to creating transformative mobile app solutions that improve our world...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We specialize in helping brands grow on Amazon by implementing innovative marketing
Upscale Valley was founded in 2020 by former Amazon sellers. The inception was driven by a shared passion among like-minded Amazon enthusiasts aspiring to elevate client service standards in the industry...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Crafting Immersive Experiences Beyond Imagination
Algoryte is the one-stop solution for your Web2 & Web3 Game Development, Virtual (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) solutions, Metaverse experiences, Digital Twins, and 3D Modeling & Animation requirements...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Be Seen! Attract more Customers with The Pros at Port Jeff Signs & Graphics
Port Jeff Signs & Graphics offers professional signage and graphics services designed to elevate your brand and make it stand out from the crowd. Whether you need eye-catching banners or stunning vehicle wraps, our team is dedicated to providing top-notch solutions that leave a lasting impression and drive...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Port Jefferson Station, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crafting Dreams, Inspiring Futures.
Hey there! My name is Danielle Clifford, I'm a professional UX Designer and Illustrator based in Minneapolis, MN...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Vision, Our Creation.
A marketing agency that develops websites for all kinds of brands. Trusted by over 40 businesses, big and small to offer the best solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding on Purpose.
Mission Graphics exists to help you in your small business to protect, promote and grow your brand. Online and offline, your brand is important. Mission Graphics will show you how to protect it, remain cohesive and predictable, and be the exact expression of your business as you develop who you are in your...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Ball Ground, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your Startup's Design Department.
NUMI matches startups with vetted, high caliber designers. We cover all your design needs under a single subscription. Get connected with world-class designers, ready to embed on your team today...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design & Marketing Services for busy & ambitious Business Owners
We can manage & maintain your Website & Social Media Channels so you feel at ease that it is updated, secured and optimized to get the results you are after. We primarily work with service-based businesses making between 1 and 10 million ($, £, ) yearly revenue...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Phoenix Custom Boxes offers high-quality, affordable custom packaging solutions with fast turnaround, premium printing, and full customization for all industries...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Turning IdeasIinto Powerful Digital Experiences
At Company Logo Invention, we transform ideas into powerful brand identities through creative, custom-designed logos that leave a lasting impression. Our team combines innovation, strategy, and artistic vision to craft unique visuals that help businesses stand out, connect with their audience, and build a...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Big Agency Thinking. Small Team Focus.
The Hooten Agency helps brands communicate with clarity and purpose. We believe design is a powerful tool for human connection and we use it to help people and organizations express who they are, what they stand for, and why they matter...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tech Up Your Game
TechQuarter is a custom software development company helping businesses accelerate growth through tailored digital solutions. Since 2014, we've partnered with startups and enterprises across finance, solar, healthcare, and mobility to deliver web and mobile apps, AI/ML systems, cloud infrastructure, and QA...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a design vendor for printing businesses...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Woodbridge, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designed to SOLVX!
As a leading service provider, VirtualSoft is committed to driving innovation and delivering unparalleled quality in every aspect of our work. With a team of skilled professionals and a proven track record of success, we stand poised to transform visions into reality, setting new benchmarks for excellence in...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Roselle, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design that creates connections.
Hey there! I'm Jonathan Burks, a Creative Director. I started my career back in 2006. It was an experiment to bring the outsourced comp art and storyboard production in-house, while maybe bringing a different level of visualization to business pitches...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transforming Your Ideas Into Successful Products.
AJProTech is a leading IoT product development studio. With a dedicated team of expert engineers covering electrical, mechanical, software, and supply chain domains, the agency offers full-service support from concept to mass production, transforming clients' ideas into successful products. From conducting...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Create Journeys
The Skyline Agency is a leading, full-service digital advertising and branding agency based in Dallas, TX, dedicated to help both national and global, as well as startups that need to punch above their weight...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Generative AI Development Company
Generative AI Development Company: AI Solutions for Startups and Enterprises. In the fast-paced world of 2024, RedBlink stands at the forefront of the AI revolution, transforming ideas into reality with cutting-edge AI-driven development...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Danville, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating solutions that last!
White Prompt distinguishes itself as a software development company that transcends mere coding. Our comprehensive range of services spans not only foundational software development but also an array of vertical solutions and specialized expertise. We deliver true end-to-end capabilities to our clients...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Visual Communications with Backbone.
From bold brand identities to immersive digital experiences, SPYN DSYN blends design with depth. Every project is rooted in intention, shaped by story, and driven by connection...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Handle Aspects of Creative Design Professionally!
Explore top-notch graphic design solutions for your business needs with Graphic Designers Group. Our team of skilled graphic designers, equipped with artistic brilliance, crafts masterpieces in logos, business cards, branding, visual identity, t-shirts, letterhead, packaging, labels, and complete branding...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Designs that mean business.
Welcome to OceanWild Design! My name is Tracy Southard and I'm the person behind the agency. Founded back in 2009 in Ocean City, Maryland...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ocean View, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Power for Ambitious Brands.
Curate9 helps brands grow through strategic design, web & mobile development, and data-driven digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Working in over 35 countries around the world from our offices in London, Amsterdam, New York and Singapore, 1HQ specialises in innovation, branding, packaging and 3D structure...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Skin In The Game
Threefifty is a leading CRO agency known for delivering rapid, measurable growth through data-driven optimization strategies. By leveraging proven insights and personalized conversion techniques, the agency helps high-profile clients maximize revenue and improve performance across digital channels...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Create & Collaborate
Branding and packaging agency specializing in food and beverage clientele...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From Design to Delivery®
Morrisette Packaging designs custom packaging solutions for a wide variety of companies in various industries. From Design to Delivery, we build tailored solutions that make life better for the people we collaborate with every day...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Browns Summit, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Design-led, engineering-backed websites for growth-stage B2B compani
Norml Studio builds the foundation layer under a B2B website: the messaging that makes the offer legible, the information architecture buyers navigate, the custom WordPress build, and the SEO infrastructure that keeps it findable. We work with growth-stage companies that have already been through one rebuild...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delivery that delights.
The C2 Group builds and integrates business-critical web solutions that get the most from technologies, tools, and teams...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- Software Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Where Ideas Materialize
Offering Wearable App, Product, And Software Development Services. For 34 Years, Omnica has delivered 3000 Projects, 5000 concept models, 10,000 machined parts, 10,000 Design Reviews, to 750 unique customers...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Wearables
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Building Software. Solving Challenges. Driving Growth.
We are an award-winning software development partner with offices located in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Custom Digital Marketing and Web Design for Local Businesses.
Edmonds web design is a full services website design, logo design, graphic design, and web hosting company located in Lynnwood and Edmonds WA. We service companies small and large creating fully responsive (mobile, tablet, and desktop class) websites!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lynnwood, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The AI Reimagination Company
Techjays is an AI development company helping businesses reimagine how work gets done with AI. Combining AI consulting and AI development services, Techjays identifies high-value business workflows, redesigns processes around AI, and builds production-ready systems that deliver measurable outcomes...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Digital Task Force
East Coast Catalyst is a digital consulting business based in Boston, Massachusetts. We specialize in aiding companies to create, construct and upgrade the digital initiatives that give them the edge over their rivals. Our core services are digital strategy, digital design, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Create. Design. Innovate.
We are a Creative Digital Agency based in Cairo, Egypt. Our aim is to help businesses grow in a fresh new style by providing a wide variety of digital tools and services enabling business owners to be more in control and easily achieve their business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Insights, for better experiences.
Flower Press Interactive designs and builds websites, apps, and platforms. We take early ideas and bring them into a user-validated, production-ready state. From marketing websites to internal systems, we turn complex problems into products worth building...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Medina, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital Experiences Redefined.
REEA Global blends the reach of a sizeable in-house product, engineering and design team worldwide with the proficiency of local technical leadership, design supervision and project management. Our software development initiatives are shaped by a deep understanding of the end-user's needs and expectations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Elevate your digital presence
Three Peaks is a proudly minority-owned digital marketing and web design agency helping small businesses and solopreneurs thrive online. Our services include strategic web design, search engine optimization (SEO), paid search advertising, and branding all designed to attract, engage, and convert. Wi...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inspiring Designs, Lasting Impressions.
Pink Elephant Graphic Design is a design company located in Milwaukee, established by Dionna L. Hayden, aiming to assist businesses and brands in distinguishing themselves...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions.
SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions to help businesses and entrepreneurs to scale up with our expert team...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Show more
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Solutions for Technology and Marketing.
3DEX Inc., a California-based software provider, delivers innovative solutions globally, serving industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, logistics, and finance. With expertise in AI, quantum computing, and advanced software development, we help businesses transform through cutting-edge technology...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- AI Development
- Show more
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AmzStorePros helps you succeed on Amazon, Etsy, and Shopify with expert management and optimization.
AmzStorePros is your go-to partner for e-commerce success on Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, and more. We optimize listings, manage accounts, and boost visibility. Our expertise helps businesses grow, ensuring higher sales and better performance. Ready to thrive? Contact us today!...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Gastonia, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Why companies trust DesignRush
Every agency is independently vetted before it can be listed or ranked
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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.
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