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Sidecar is a product & design studio that helps consumer brands find clarity, develop character, and get excited about their products...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rochester, NY product development firm with a dedicated San Diego usability team, taking hardware from sketch to production: design research and human factors, industrial design, brand and graphic design, mechanical engineering, DFM and in-house prototyping. 1,000+ products launched and 30+ design awards...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Engineering
- IoT
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Atomsix Studio is a Global Design & Development Studio that solves complex problems for 500 Fortune companies and upcoming rising startups...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Embedism provides affordable engineering and professional prototyping services to businesses looking to develop products across a broad range of categories. We build IOT, wearable, domestic, consumer, and light industrial electronics. We write firmware for BLE, low power, DSP, audio and video. We design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help make your idea into a product on shelves in a time and cost effective way.We help you every step of the way, from concept design, in-house prototyping, manufacturing and marketing...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Null Station transforms ideas into stunning visuals, backed by a strong success rate and robust client relationships. Specializing in 3D animation, product visualization, and AR/VR, we follow industry-standard workflows to deliver high-quality content that captivates audiences and elevates brands...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CGI Furniture offers a range of CGI and 3D modelling services tailored to enhance your product marketing and boost sales...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Futurewave is a Brussels-based product design and innovation studio. We help companies turn complex ideas into elegant, manufacturable products at the intersection of technology, sustainability and human experience...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Zaventem, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Studio RedEye is an industrial design studio specializing in physical consumer products. From early concept development to production-ready CAD, we help brands like Dame, Skip Hop, and Manhattan Toy Company create smart, manufacturable designs that connect with users...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Elecmore, we provide a complete suite of electronics engineering solutions designed to take your ideas from concept to reality. With expertise in PCB design & layout, IoT development, 3D mechanical design, and custom application development, we are your one-stop partner for innovation in the electronics...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Location
- Dunstall Hill, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
shakes bkk is an award-winning international multi-disciplinary strategic design studio with roots in Germany but based in Bangkok, Thailand. Working globally for both small and corporate clients, we shake up creativity to inspire and transform businesses through strategic solutions and value-driven goals...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ONMOTIO is a London-based product design and engineering studio. We take physical products from first sketch to factory floor, for founders, startups and established companies who want to build a business around a hardware product...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Design Services
- IoT
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
UFO 3D is a groundbreaking platform offering 3D modeling services, revolutionizing product promotion, prototyping, and marketing research...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Douglas, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
An interdisciplinary design and creative consultancy shaping tomorrows brands, products and experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Lesid is industrial design studio specialized on developing new products. We help brands and startups to transform their ideas into successful products. We guide projects from the initial concept to the final product, with a focus on user experience, technologies and esthetics...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Market Research
- Package Design
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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
Unlimited Circuits are empowering innovation through custom electronics, software, and product design. From PCB to prototype, we engineer smart, sustainable solutions that move industries forward...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Aguascalientes, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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
We design products that win critical acclaim from industry experts. TEAMS Design is an award winning, global, industrial design consultancy with 4 international studios. Each is made up of designers, engineers, media producers, strategists, and researchers that focus on creating unique physical and digital...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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
BSense, a product prototype firm founded by a French expert and based in China, offers a comprehensive journey from design to manufacturing. With a blend of strategic adaptation and unique design ideologies, we promise competent solutions for every project...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Dongguan, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
4design is an experienced industrial design company based in sydney, Australia founded in 2003 specialising in the design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing of ground breaking, innovative products. Globally recognised and award winning from some of the most prestigious design awards programs...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Oltreildisegno
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.I have been working in the graphics industry for several years now. I have always cultivated a passion for various artistic fields, especially freehand drawing. Over time I also found strength in the field of technical drawing...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Turin, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
WNC (WeNoCode) is a product-driven AI and software company. We design, build, and ship AI agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation, alongside full-stack web, mobile, and desktop apps. Unlike pure consultancies, we run our own products Atflow, Base, Alternative Auth, AdCrier, and more so clients get a...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WE BUILD BRANDS FOR TOMORROW.今天的星星之火，明日的灿烂银河。没有什么可以阻挡我们创新的步伐...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 35 Projects Listed
Creative Wise is a boutique branding, packaging, and shopify - focused agency built for CPG brands. We help companies in food, beverage, wellness, supplements, beauty, and personal care create distinctive brand identities, packaging, e-commerce experiences, and creative systems that drive growth...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We are an internationally operating full-service design agency. We holistically care about our clients of different branches. We help them to bring novel product solutions to market that serve the consumer expectation as well as our customer needs...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Prien am Chiemsee, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a strategic people, product & brand development organization who help companies & entrepreneurs grow by connecting to their target audience effectively and efficiently. We have helped some of the most recognizable brands including Whirlpool, Ikea, Panasonic, Walmart, P&G, KitchenAid and more...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- South Haven, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NBY IT offers 3D solutions including 3D Modeling Services, Animation Services & Architectural Visualization along with 3D Models for AR, VR, and MR Modeling. We have a highly certified team of drafters, engineer Modelers, and architects at NBY IT who can provide you with excellent 3D modeling...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ideation Mechanical is an APEGA-permitted mechanical engineering firm specializing in turnkey physical hardware design for startups and small businesses in Alberta. I'll help design and manufacture prototypes, market testing MVPs, and provide full scale manufacturing support...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cause of a Kind is an award winning tech startup accelerator and creative studio and our mission is to help cool people, build great products. Cause of a Kind exists to solve complex business problems for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mission-driven organizations...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
IdeasAssistant is offering professional Design & Development, Marketing and Automation Services since the year 2012. Until now, we have served hundreds of clients worldwide. We owned an experienced team of engineers, designers and marketing professionals. Hire us and we will take care of all your needs from...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WMDE is a group of design & engineering creative professionals, with the collective skillset to transform idea-to-product...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Atlantic Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is an engineering-led product development consultancy specializing in transforming ideas into manufacturable, real-world products. From concept design and prototyping to manufacturing strategy and production support, AMS helps startups, founders, and established...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Wearables
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Design Engineering provides complete product development services to bring great ideas to market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tesla Mechanical Designs was founded with a clear objective: to deliver top-tier 3D modelling and drafting services globally. Our vision is to establish ourselves as a premier provider of Mechanical Design services worldwide...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Established in 2012, D Squared Product Development is a Liverpool-based SME that offers product development, design and engineering consultancy services, to clients across the consumer, medical and industrial sectors...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Best 3D rendering services, from Real estate to 3D Product Renders, 360° Renders and interactive AR/VR models. Trust 360 Render for CAD, AR/VR, and animations...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Madurai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Innovative product development, design strategy, Intellectual Property IP, business design, industrial design, product design, product / technology development, automotive design, aerospace design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Location
- Beaconsfield, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
To be your go-to partner, offering customized options that match your style and objectives. With services like UI/UX design, web development, digital marketing, and video animation, we keep things fun, fresh, and focused on results. You can count on our unlimited revisions, top-notch support, and personalized...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Every transformative product exists at the intersection of engineering precision and intuitive design. Dhi-Tank was founded to master that intersection...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Design Services
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
3Design Co. turns napkin sketches into reality. We specialize in product development, product design, and prototyping for entrepreneurs & Companies . From mechanical design to functional 3D models, we use cutting-edge tech to bring your boldest inventions to life quickly and effectively...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Massive Startup was created to support entrepreneurs scale their business. We are not selling quick formulas for success or secret ways of growing your business. In our opinion success comes with honesty, a good product or service, and hard work. Simple...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Corby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We work with our clients innovation teams to design and develop top-notch digital products and services. Our team of talented Latin American designers, unique methodologies, and 12 years of experience allow us to consistently deliver excellent user experiences and help businesses thrive in an increasingly...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cuevasoft's expertise in Casino Game App Development and Satta Matka Game Development, emphasizes their commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and affordability...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hire a web design company in california to ensure product marketing through multi-channels email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and beyond...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
JCL Eletronic is a Brazilian product engineering company that builds apps, SaaS platforms, and custom electronics under one roof. We design the hardware, write the embedded firmware, and develop the software that connects it, so clients get one accountable partner from first prototype to a market-ready...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Franca, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Southwest Engineering Concepts (SOENCO) is a Chandler, Arizona engineering firm providing electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, and product development services. Since 2007, SOENCO has supported commercial, industrial, medical, aerospace, and defense applications from design through production...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Riala Studio LLC
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Based in NY, a small agency working on digital products for launch and visual concepts streaming from healthcare, fitness, and biotech...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We combine deep engineering expertise with AI, cloud, data, and modern software practices to build solutions that solve real business challenges. With flexible engagement models and experienced teams, we work closely with clients from strategy and design through development, launch, and ongoing optimization...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Astoria, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Design Firms
What services do product design companies offer?
They offer a broad, end-to-end set of services that combine strategy, engineering, and user experience to bring physical and digital products to market faster and with lower risk.
Their key services include:
- Product strategy and discovery: Accounting for over 39% of revenue share in 2023, this concerns defining what product to build and why, based on market demand, business goals, and user needs. It includes market research, product positioning, concept validation, and early-stage product development planning.
- UX research and user experience (UX Design): Understanding user behavior and designing experiences that are intuitive and efficient, relying on UX research, usability testing, journey mapping, and behavior analysis for digital products and services.
- Industrial design: Designing physical products with a focus on usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. It includes form development, ergonomics, materials selection, and collaboration with industrial designers.
- Engineering and technical design: Translating design concepts into functional, manufacturable solutions using engineering principles, including mechanical engineering, system architecture, feasibility analysis, and design for manufacturing.
- CAD modeling and prototyping: Product designers create digital and physical models to test, refine, and validate product concepts before production.
- Branding, visual, and experience design: Aligning the product with a cohesive brand identity and consistent user experience across all touchpoints, while relying on graphic design, packaging, and integration with digital marketing and web development.
- Product launch, optimization, and growth: Supporting the product after design to ensure successful launch and continuous improvement.
How much do product design services cost?
The cost of hiring product design companies varies widely depending on scope, complexity, and the level of expertise.
Product design firms typically charge $100-$450 per hour for full-service work that includes UX design, engineering, and product development.
Project-based pricing:
- Small projects (e.g., concept design, UX audit): $5,000-$15,000
- Mid-size projects, such as UX/UI design for a mobile app or web platform: $30,000-$100,000
- End-to-end product development: $100,000+
What's the difference between product design, industrial design, and UX design?
The best product design agencies combine all three into a collaborative approach, ensuring your product is functional, manufacturable, intuitive, and competitive in the market.
| Product design | Industrial design | UX design |
| A holistic discipline that covers the entire product development process, from idea to launch, across physical and digital products. | A specialized field focused on designing the form, function, and manufacturability of physical consumer products. | A discipline focused on optimizing user experience and usability for digital products like platforms and mobile apps. |
| Aligning business goals user needs, and technical feasibility into a successful product. |
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| Used for end-to-end product design agency work for both physical and digital products. | Used for hardware, devices, and physical goods requiring production. | Used for software, SaaS platforms, web design, and mobile app interfaces. |
Are there hidden costs I should be aware of when hiring product designers?
Yes, you may expect some additional or hidden costs, although most reputable product design companies will present clear pricing.
According to the Project Management Institute, projects with unclear requirements are 2-3 times more likely to exceed budget and timelines.
| Cost category | Estimated cost range |
| Scope creep and extra iterations | 10% to 30% of the total project budget |
| UX research and testing | $5,000-$25,000+ per round |
| Prototyping and engineering work | $2,000-$50,000+ |
| Third-party tools and integrations | $500-$5,000+ per project |
| Post-launch support and updates | $5,000-$15,000+ per month |
| Manufacturing preparation | $10,000-$100,000+ |
The best designers with proven expertise will be transparent about these factors and help you plan for the true cost of product design, instead of just the initial estimate.
What should I look for in a product design firm's portfolio?
When evaluating an agency portfolio, you're assessing whether the team can deliver measurable business outcomes, handle complexity, and align with your product goals.
Therefore, look for the following:
- Proven business impact: Look for case studies that show measurable results. A strong case study might show a 30-50% increase in conversion rates after UX redesign or a 20% reduction in churn for a SaaS product.
- End-to-end product design process: Top product designers should demonstrate a complete design process, starting from research, through ideation, prototyping, and testing, to launch.
- Depth in UX research and user-centered design: A strong portfolio should show how the team understands user needs. High-quality projects often include 5-10 user interviews per testinground, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
- Experience with similar product types or industries: An agency with 3-5 similar projects in your space is more likely to understand constraints and speed up delivery.
- Technical capability and engineering integration: A strong portfolio should show evidence of CAD modeling, prototyping, or engineering work, integration with mechanical engineering or development teams.
- Complexity and problem-solving ability: A renowned product design studio showcases how it solves complex challenges. Projects involving multiple user roles or workflows indicate higher capability.
How do product design companies measure success?
They measure success based on real business impact, user experience, and product performance:
- User experience (UX design) performance
Measured through usability metrics like task success rate, time-on-task, and user satisfaction. Better UX can improve task completion rates by up to 80%, according to Nielsen Norman Group. - Conversion and revenue growth
Design improvements are tracked through conversion rates, sales, and funnel performance. Small UX changes can increase conversions by 10–25%, according to Forrester. - User engagement and retention
Active users, session duration, and churn rate show how well the product meets user needs. PwC reports that UX improvements can boost retention by up to 30%. - Time-to-market and efficiency
A strong design process reduces delays and rework. Companies with mature design practices can cut development time by up to 50%, according to McKinsey. - Product adoption and market fit
Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. - Return on investment (ROI)
Design is evaluated based on revenue growth and cost savings. Design-led companies achieve 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher shareholder returns, according to McKinsey.
What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline for a product design project depends on the scope and complexity, as well as whether you're building digital or physical products.
Most product design firms follow a structured timeline ranging from a few weeks to several months, as presented in the table below.
| Phase | Timeline | Process |
| Discovery and research | 1-3 weeks | Defining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| Concept development | 2-4 weeks | Cefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| UX/UI and detailed design | 4-8 weeks | Developing high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products. |
| Prototyping and testing | 2-6 weeks | Building prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback. |
| Engineering and handoff | 2-6 weeks | Finalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams. |
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