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LEAPFROG is a full 360 Marketing & Advertising Agency offering a wide range of services to succeed in a culture of communication.We have been privileged to handle a range of Local & Regional multi-national clients from various industries: Automotive, IT & Technology, Oil & Gas, Telecom, FMCG...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
OUF is an independent design agency based in Malmö, Sweden, with 9 years of experience in brand identity, web design, and UI/UX. We work with startups building their first visual language and established companies that have outgrown their old identity in Sweden and internationally...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Malmö, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Prepare your prop firm launch with reliable technology solutions that support every stage of your business. Execurve offers white label platforms, CRM systems, trading tools, and operational features to help entrepreneurs establish and manage successful prop firms...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital Marketing Services, Online Reputation Management Services, PR Services, Website Design Service, SEO Service, Reviews Management Service...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BIM services deliver 3D modeling for construction efficiency, including architectural BIM for design, structural BIM for frameworks, scan to BIM for as-built accuracy, and MEPF BIM for clash-free systems...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Product Design
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- Location
- Punegaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $900/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Unboxed is a London-headquartered digital product and service design agency with two decades of experience in research-led strategy, agile product development, and sustained value-building for public-sector and enterprise clients...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $775/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BigBrandTheory is a distinguished branding, design, and marketing agency, celebrated for its strategic foresight and creative intelligence. As a three-time award winner for Best Design Studio in India, we specialize in building digital-first, consumer-centric brands. We collaborate with future-focused...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $600/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Core Plus Design, we're passionate about co-inventing the future with you. Our services span Strategy, Digital and Innovation empowering your brand to thrive in a dynamic landscape...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ONEDESIGN is a strategy-led brand consulting and creative studio that builds high-performing, future-ready brands for founders, startups, and enterprises across India and abroad...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bluemap Design is an award-winning industrial and packaging design firm in New York City. We create iconic products and memorable brand experience. We provide end to end design services. We work with diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
At LKICORP®, we provide expert engineering services to clients across a range of industries. Our team of skilled engineers has experience in mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, among others. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- VR/AR
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a Toronto-based creative studio built for organizations that want exceptional design without the cost, layers, or ego of a traditional agency...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Keeping your boilers, plant rooms and building system efficient, compliant and reliable — day and night. Emergency repairs, planned maintenance and system upgrades with fast response across London...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Public Relations
- Direct Marketing
- Market Research
- Engineering
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
B2B Website and Product Design and Development Agency | Stop Guessing. Start Growing. Websites Engineered for ROI...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Rare Design Hive is a Dubaibased architectural visualization and 3D rendering studio that brings real estate and design visions to life with photorealistic imagery, immersive walkthroughs, VR experiences, and strategic digital marketing support. With over 15 years of industry experience across multiple...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $270/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agency TK is a Global strategic Brand & Design collective in London & Los Angeles working with a broad mix of Global brands in highy competitive landscapes. We combine strategic insight with intelligent creative to solve challenges for brands in highly competitive landscapes...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Prime Studio is an integrated Product + Brand design consultancy, with Prime Strategy as its advisory arm focused on defining what to build before its designed or engineered. Based in the heart of NYC, we combine strategic insight and thoughtful design to help teams move from early thinking to marke...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Black Airplane turns consequential business problems into polished custom software. Our 30+ full-time, 100% USA-based strategists, product designers, and engineers deliver AI solutions, web platforms, and mobile apps used by more than 50 million people each month...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Woodstock, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hoops is a 360-degree marketing communication agency that determines the right channels for brands and reaches target audiences with the right marketing fictions...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A trauma-informed UX research and design consultancy that works specifically with youth. We'll help you research and design with youth, as well as help with your youth advisory board...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A strategic brand agency working for the love of imagination, rejuvenation and transformation of great Australian brands. With awarded credentials spanning FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Construction, Technology and Automotive industries we handle complex brand strategy, comms design through to packaging...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- St Kilda, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Master Made is a Brooklyn-based custom fabrication studio delivering world-class craftsmanship for events, architecture, experiential marketing, and beyond. With 30+ years of expertise, we blend cutting-edge technology and artisanal skill to bring bold ideas to life. From intricate set builds to large-scale...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Sonic Hive transforms modern workplaces with premium acoustic office pods, meeting pods, and office phone booths designed to create quiet, private, and productive environments. Our innovative modular solutions eliminate workplace distractions while enhancing collaboration, focus, and flexibility. Whether...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ZTABS is an AI-first software development company helping startups and growing businesses build AI agents, SaaS platforms, ecommerce experiences, and web and mobile products. Founded in 2015, our distributed team has delivered 500+ projects for 300+ clients, combining product thinking, dependable engineering...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Partnering with businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organisations, we create meaningful change by combining human-first design with a deep expertise in data, marketing, creative and tech. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape by turning complex...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
GelComm, with over 20 years of experience, offers forward-thinking packaging design and comprehensive communications strategy for partners ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Our areas of expertise encompass consumer goods packaging, entertainment branding, licensing and consumer research, all...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Architects of Impact. Takt transforms bold ideas into powerful brands, high-performing websites, and campaigns that help ambitious organizations lead with clarity and confidence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Led by 2 user experience consultants with 20 years combined experience, we only take on a small number of projects at a time. We design with empathy to solve your customers' problems, we must first understand them...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Winchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
North Street is a creative services, branding, and design agency. Our mission is to engineer the thoughtful transformation and success of great organizations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sophisticated solutions for complex problems...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Branding boutique agency located in New York City and Los Angeles. Working with clients in the USA, Japan, Italy and Israel...
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
Creative Digital Design Agency - Clients include: Facebook, Samsung, Berkshire Hathaway, Ripple, Paypal, Adobe & More...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- North Port, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
Full-service agency specialised in complete digital brand transformations and ambitious connected growth strategies...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Blacksmith Agency stands as a leading force in the realm of digital product development and online experiences. Founded on the principles of aligning with user expectations and leveraging data-driven insights, our agency is dedicated to empowering our partners in their pursuit of growth, innovation, and the...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We build brands, products and services, from the smallest startups to enterprise transformation and government departments. We partner with transparency, velocity & collaboration at every step of the way to define digital products, elevate brands, and fuel growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Signal Factory is a brand and creative studio blending deep insight, high-end visuals, and creative intuition to build brands that speak volumes. Since 2010, we've closed the gap between strategy and execution, helping global brands move from fragmented messaging to brand systems that scale...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At FromWord, we specialize in narrating captivating tales of companies, delving into their identity and the profound impact of their brand. Our strategic methodology, rooted in design thinking and data-driven design, ensures that each story we craft resonates authentically with audiences while driving...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We build brands that drive investor confidence, cultural alignment, and long-term growth. With 14+ years of experience with 60+ companies across biotech, tech, fashion, education, private capital, and more, I've led global teams, filed patents, and helped clients raise capital and scale...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design and scale high-performing digital platforms from agile startup launches to complex enterprise systems delivering measurable growth and a lasting competitive edge...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Kormoan is a digital product design and engineering company that helps startups, enterprises, and growing businesses transform ideas into impactful digital solutions. We specialize in product strategy, user experience design, branding, web and mobile application development, AI-powered solutions, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Exhibition stand builder and stall fabricators offering custom stall design, fabrication, printing, flooring, and full stall setup services for trade shows...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logistics
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ZivZo Marketing Group is a Full-Service agency servicing for-profit and non-profit orgainzations natuionally. Your organizations gain immense advantages through ZivZo's unwavering dedication to creativity, strategic insight, and client triumphs, evidenced by its widespread client base nationwide...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Minto is a Saudi branding agency in Riyadh. We connect strategy, identity, digital experience and creative production to help ambitious businesses build recognizable brands across Saudi Arabia and the wider region...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Garofalo UX is a San Diego-based digital experience consulting practice helping organizations solve complex digital challenges through human-centered strategy, usability research, and product architecture...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Allen & Gerritsen (A&G) is a fiercely independent advertising agency based in Boston and Philadelphia, driven by innovation and culture. We excel at sparking powerful conversations between consumers and brands, constantly seeking imaginative ways to engage audiences and create impactful brand experiences...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Loco Digital is an independent, founder-led digital product studio in Dublin. One senior team consults, designs and builds websites and ecommerce, web and mobile apps, custom software, AI and automation for businesses across Ireland. You own the code, the data and the accounts...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $184/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects 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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