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Designing eCommerce's future.
Nessa is a digital product design studio that partners with high-growth eCommerce startups and brands to deliver world-class customer experiences through product design, engineering, and digital strateg...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Web Design and Digital Products for Brands
Our team is dedicated to transforming and creating exceptional experiences for our partners. We achieve this by offering a comprehensive range of top-quality services, including UI/UX design, product design and strategy, visual design, motion graphics, and web development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Sparking Conversations, Igniting Brands
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
Delivering Strategic Vision and Polished Design.
Lake & Pine delivers strategic vision and polished design to brands across music, e-commerce, broadcasting, cloud computing, and business services. With a commitment to elevating brand experiences, we create comprehensive solutions that captivate audiences and drive success...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brave branding unleashed.
G&G specializes in brand-building for bold clients who take unconventional routes to outperform their competition. Our ethical approach uncovers strategic perspectives and brings brands to life in cluttered markets...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Impactful Solutions, Empowering Change.
Wonder & Wander is an independent design and technology consultancy studio that partners with mission-driven organizations to create impactful products. With expertise in mobile app prototyping and a dedicated team with a decade of experience in startups, mobile engineering and product management, we deliver...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transformative & Impactful Products
DISHER is a nationally recognized firm specializing in product development, engineering, and talent consulting. Since 2000, we have empowered Fortune 500 companies, suppliers, and independent inventors to create high-impact products and services. Our comprehensive services span the entire product lifecycle...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Zeeland, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Creators. We are Builders.
We are The Engineered Innovation Group, a passionate team of creatives and technologists committed to helping companies transform their ideas into impactful products and services. With expertise in SaaS product and engineering, we strategically collaborate with our clients to deliver tailored solutions that...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design That Sparks Opportunities.
Cake & Arrow is a UX design agency specializing in creating innovative digital experiences for insurance and financial services. Its human-centered design approach prioritizes empathy, resulting in digital solutions that drive business success while making insurance and financial services more accessible and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Exceptional Product Design. Seamless Delivery.
Inertia Product Development is a product design agency based in Toronto, Canada. It develops innovative products that propel businesses forward. Inertia Product Development embraces a holistic approach, guiding clients from identifying customer needs to shipping the finished product. The agency seamlessly...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Craft Your Brand's Product.
Informal is a freelance collective specializing in turning inventions into impactful brands through engineering, product, and industrial design solutions. Informal offers the talent and support needed to navigate every stage of business development, from conception to scaling. Assembling a diverse community...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SaaS Product Design for Meaningful Engagement
Product Forward is your partner in crafting sustainable growth through customer-centric product design. With decades of industry experience, its team specializes in connecting customers to their goals, fluidly approaching product development, and shipping experiences that users love. By fully leveraging your...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing Ambitious Brands
Dare is a dynamic digital product design and creative agency blending behavioral science, design, and engineering to innovate and elevate brands globally. Specializing in crafting immersive digital experiences and robust platforms, Dare collaborates with ambitious brands to enhance efficiency, effectiveness...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Excellence in Electronic Product Design
Voler Systems, an electronic design agency, specializes in creating medical, wearable, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Since 1979, its experienced engineers have provided top-tier design services, ensuring precision and care from concept to final product. With deep expertise in sensors, wireless...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Turning Ideas Into Medical Product Innovations
Ontogen Medtech excels in transforming innovative medical device ideas into market-ready products. The agency offers comprehensive services, including device design, development, testing, and regulatory compliance. Providing end-to-end solutions, Ontogen Medtech supports clients through every stage of the...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Lisle, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing Purposeful Experiences
THENODE LAB combines creative strategy with human-centric design to empower startups and bold ventures on their transformative journeys. Driven by cultural insights, technology, and social aspirations, the team crafts experiences that foster emotional bonds and inspire change. From concept to execution...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Innovative manufacturing solutions through design and engineering
DIVE is pioneering the future of production with cutting-edge 3D printing solutions and expert design services. The company specializes in developing sustainable, flexible, and efficient products, seamlessly integrating innovative design and engineering to transform industries like medical, automotive, and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Bloomingdale, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing Tomorrow, Today.
Futurehaus is a Chicago-based digital studio redefining the intersection of design and technology. Specializing in apps, websites, and brand experiences, the agency crafts transformative solutions that inspire audiences and deliver measurable impact...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.
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
Metajive helps brands grow through design, technology & modern marketing.
Webby Award-winning enterprise digital experience agency specializing in connected commerce, Shopify Plus & AI-powered products. 21 years. Google, Lyft, HP, Nike, Porsche. $250k$1M+ builds. Inc. 5000 #1601. FT Americas' Fastest Growing #131. Part of Together Group. Encinitas, CA...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Shaping Designs that Echo in the Hearts of Consumers.
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
Design Italiano.
HEY! We're Studio Zak, an award winning branding, packaging, and surface design studio that combines creativity with strategy to deliver designs that get results...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Where Design Meets Digital Growth.
Were a digital design studio crafting visually engaging products, seamless eCommerce experiences, and integrated brand systems that connect with your audienceempowering lifestyle, fashion, and tech companies to thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A branding and experience design agency for those with ambition.
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
“DVG develops intuitive web and mobile applications that solve specific business problems. We believe developing a successful solution is not about technology, but about customer service.”DVG is a creative technology company focused on building solutions that generate tangible business value for our...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website 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
- 4 Projects Listed
Transforming Challenges into Digital Excellence.
Brightly is a research-driven, design-led digital transformation studio specializing in experience design (XD) and digital transformation (DX). We create impactful brands, intuitive software, and engaging digital experiences through deep business immersion and data-driven insights. Our expertise spans web...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Designing Innovative Solutions for a Seamless User Experience
Based in Chicago, Beyond Design, Inc. offers comprehensive industrial design services, from research and strategy to engineering for manufacturing. Since 1994, we've been delivering innovative solutions that prioritize user experience and align with our clients' business goals...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Market Research
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Hello,Were a digital innovation and design firm in Boston...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ruby on Rails and React developers in Sydney Australia
We build intelligent, scalable software platforms & products. Build with us or we can advise on your existing technology or team.Sound interesting? Then come and talk to us. Let’s make something awesome together. ...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
- Software Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Specialised. Efficient. Experienced.
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
Award-Winning Creative Branding Agency in Sydney
Uberbrand is an award-winning creative branding agency in Sydney that offers creative, design & branding services for businesses. Get in touch with us now!...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Woolloomooloo, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
B2B Digital Experience Agency
Redonk is a B2B digital experience agency. Since 2002 we've helped companies that sell complicated things make their products easier to buy and harder to forget. Our five practices cover strategy, brand, web, product design and marketing - all delivered . by an experienced team...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A Creative Agency Engineering the Thoughtful Transformation and Success of Great Organizations
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
Award-winning Aviation and Product design
Specialising in Aviation as a strategic decision for the Business over a decade ago, Factorydesign has its roots in product design, and an intimate understanding of the moment of interaction between a consumer, or passenger, and an object or environment...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Accelerating Medtech Innovation
Veranex is a full-service healthcare and medtech solutions provider, offering end-to-end expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, and commercialization. By integrating data-driven insights with technical excellence, the company helps accelerate innovation and bring life-changing medical...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- VR/AR
- IoT
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Listen. Create. Reimagine.
Proximity Lab is a digital product design firm with deep experience creating modern, customer-centered applications. We specialize in UX research, strategy and design...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Design & Technology
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
Creating Brand Identity
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
We Create Delightful Experiences for Brands Like Yours.
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
Crafting Emotionally Resonant Products with a Psychology-Driven Approach
RKS Design is an industrial design firm that crafts emotionally resonant products, blending market relevance with brand enhancement. Drawing from our founder's groundbreaking work at Xerox PARC, we employ a unique psychology-driven design approach. With 40 years of experience, we serve clients ranging from...
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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
Shaping Tomorrows Giants
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
The design agency for startups
We design beautiful, meaningful products and experiences for a ranges of clients.Our fast industrial design process has been created for startups and established companies who want to work like startups...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Skip The Trenches of Ecommerce
Investing in a successful & sustainable ecommerce business has never been easier. No more wasting time on product research, sourcing, branding, design, photography, seo, logistics etc...
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- eCommerce
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Strategy, Branding, Web Design & Development.
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
Digital Marketing Specialists
We are a digital marketing agency based in Japan. We have over 30 years experience working with small, medium and large enterprises. We specialise in SEO, SEM, Website Design and optimisation as well as many other services. If you would like to find out how we can help your business internationally or in...
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- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Himeji, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Always experimenting, always original!
_hello world! We are a London-based iterative process driven design studio. andbetween is our way of saying that the magic happens in the middle the sweet spot where imagination meets action and meaningful innovation comes to life...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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 Design and Technology Company
Kaalo is an industry-leading industrial design and development company with our headquarters in Austin. Our areas of expertise include both physical and digital design and engineering. Our company's particular strengths lie in the fields of User Experience Design (UX Design), Industrial Design, and Digital...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- VR/AR
- Product Design
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Top Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality Agency
An Immersive Media Agency specializing in the development of Extended Reality (XR, AR, VR, MR) experiences driving meaningful connections between brands & consumers. Our global team of skilled designers, artists, and developers craft creative narratives & experiences powered by emerging tech...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Transform Brands Through Exceptional Experience Design & Strategy.
Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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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