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Change Happens Here.
Matic is a strategy, design, and technology partner. We help teams build brands, websites, and digital products that drive growth. Trusted by GoDaddy, Nextracker, Colorado Tourism, and Toast...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Senior Product Designers Embedded in Your Team — Design Systems, Staff Augmentation, and Zero-to-One
Forge Studio places senior product designers (L4-L6 caliber) from Coinbase, Roblox, and Instacart directly into your team. Embedded design teams, enterprise design systems, and zero-to-one product design. $9.5M+ in engagements since 2017...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creating game-changing digital experiences and products
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
Reequest specializes in branding and marketing, offering comprehensive services from concept through communication strategy to the creation of websites, graphic designs, films, or animations. We prioritize building lasting, partnership relationships, ensuring that clients feel like part of our team and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Łódź, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Discover the Power of Branding. Illustrated.
At CARTEL, we're a design firm fueled by strategic thinking, committed to adding value to every aspect of branding. We view design as a powerful catalyst for driving change, gaining strategic advantage, and fostering cultural significance...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
We Believe in Doing Great Work with Great People.
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
We like to chat with people to learn From their Word.
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
Meaningful Experiences for Better Business.
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
Create and inspire exceptional experiences
Sitback design, build, protect and optimise digital experiences. We combine behavioural science, experience design and world-class development techniques to deliver exceptional experiences that customers love and that help businesses succeed...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We turn bold ideas into big wins. Marketing and design that fuel ambitious brands.
icepop is a digital marketing agency built for brands that want to scale. From paid media and SEO to high-converting websites and creative campaigns, we blend performance with personality to drive real growth. Our clients range from consumer startups to iconic national brandsand we love helping both win...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic Innovation. Creative Execution
Designers, Engineers & Technologists.A useful definition of Innovation is something new and of value to someone.Our Innovation methodology blends a human-centred approach, with value proposition strategy, and a sustainable, circularity mindset.We make your R&D relevant and differentiated. And, more...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Wearables
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Storytelling Agency.
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
Strategic Branding and Design That Ignites Growth
We're a boutique agency for the entrepreneurs, the movers, the shakers, and the change-makers. Think of us as an extension of your company, your on-call creative team. We are the raw materials of your brand: designers, coders, writers, producers, and cultivators of the creative landscape. We've helped build...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Unleash Your Digital Growth
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
Creatives With Agency
SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Production Process Step By Step
Modelight is a Warsaw-based 3D animation studio specializing in B2B technical content. Since 2008, we've produced animations and visualizations for CNC manufacturers, medical device companies, HVAC brands, and industrial e-commerce clients who need to explain how something works, not just what it looks like...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Studio Matte
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Brand design studio in Paris that turns thoughtful design into real commercial growth.
We design brands that feel right, because they are built right. Award Winning Brand Design Studio with focus on Strategy, Brand Identity, Packaging and Web Design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Experiences-Unique, Powerful And Real
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 Stall designs & Builder | Design, Fabricate & Install
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
Building brands that shape culture
We're a small agency making big moves. We move intentionally, innovate boldly, and stay agile in executing big ideas...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Makati, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
We Build Digital Products, Experiences, And Systems that Matter.
Born West is a creative tech agency. We turn ambitious ideas into working software from inception to launch. Our senior strategists, designers, and engineers work as one team to shape digital products, AI-powered tools, platforms, and experiences that are thoughtful, scalable, and built to ship...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Concord, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Transforming Spaces
I am the Principal Architect and Co-Founder of Architects At Work, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in Ahmedabad, India. Since 2013, our studio has been dedicated to creating timeless, functional, and innovative spaces that seamlessly blend aesthetics with purpose...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Saudi Branding Agency In Riyadh
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
Brand identity and apparel design, from first sketch to the buyer’s table.
NYC studio for fashion and consumer brands: identity, packaging, apparel design, tech packs and buyer decks. 20+ years, 100M+ products brought to market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic 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
From design concept to finished product!
Visionise is a fashion design and manufacturing agency headquartered in Australia, dedicated to streamlining the processes of design development and production management. Our mission is to facilitate brand growth with a commitment to transparency and ethical practices at the forefront of our operations...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $204/hr
We make stuff work in the smart electronics space.
We believe that local jobs and local value creation are important for the future of the Australian economy. You can think of us as the engineering team that can create your new electronics product including the electronics design, PCB layout, the on board software, IoT services and in house prototyping of...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dandenong South, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Complexity To Clarity
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
Elegant, effective Shopify websites
Clients featured in Vogue, Goop, Architectural Digest, and more. We are a design agency with years of experience in high-end retail and web development. We specialize in web design & development with a special focus on Shopify ecommerce...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Built to Collaborate. Designed to Scale.
We empower people and platforms with work that really works with custom websites and applications, open-source digital products, and more...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Outstanding Products With Smart Solutions
Good Code is an award winning design and engineering company helping build better products for cyber-security, enterprise and AI...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Let's Build
Integrating strategy, technology, and design to build what's next...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
Let's Build Something Beautiful Together
Phoenixfire Design & Consulting provides consulting and design services to businesses seeking to alter their processes, products, or consumers' perceptions. This is frequently triggered by stagnant development, a decline in sales, or a more positive source, such as an opportunity for innovation and change. It...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Market, Our Solutions.
Our Mission:We empower brands to find their voice by bringing custom packaging solution to life. We design packaging for beverage and consumer industrial products, helping your brand stand out and grow...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The bridge from lab to assembly line for intelligent and connected devices
MistyWest exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind. We do this by helping companies who are bringing intelligent and connected devices to market which advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals meet and exceed their product development goals...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- IoT
- AI Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Human Experience.
Award-winning, creative studio specializing in branding, web, mobile and design sprints for healthcare, education, legal and financial sectors...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website 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
- 7 Projects Listed
Your Global Digital Partner: For Publishers, Marketers, and Developers
We provide educational publishers, B-to-B marketers, private equity, and brands that embrace a culture of learning with expertise and resources to develop new products, create and implement marketing plans, and expand distribution channels...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Global Strategic Brand & Design Agency
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
Strategic Design for Lasting Growth.
We are a Branding & Marketing Design studio dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategy and beautiful design. From logos and identity systems to custom websites, we create solutions that attract customers, boost sales, and elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Redefining Corporate Branding Through Innovation
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
Real Design for Real People
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
Creating authenic and memorable brands that grow through the power of BrandScience™.
Since 2009, Quantum Branding has been crafting authentic and memorable brands that outperform the competition, rise beyond the status quo, and deliver iron-clad results.Our secret weapon? Brandometry™–insightful brand metrics that change how your company competes in the marketplace, taking you to a...
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- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A lifestyle brand creagency that generates breakthroughs in design strategy & solves problems for plant-based(vegan), ethical, ecofriendly brands...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Design Experiences
Henning Product Development is an established design, innovation and contract manufacturing company specializing in helping businesses, universities and start-ups navigate the physical product development environment. With over 35 years experience in developing award-winning and commercially successful...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Execute Your Brand's Unique Story through Design.
Workshop Branding is a trusted strategic brand and package design agency with over 20 years of experience. We assist brands in telling their unique stories and standing out in the market. Our comprehensive services cover brand strategy, branding, logo, and package design. With a personal approach, we...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Atlanta custom software, AI, product design, web and mobile development - 100% USA-based.
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
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App 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
Immersive Experiences and Applications Development Company
We are a creative innovation company that produces immersive experiences and applications development company in the UK...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kings Hill, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Were constantly refining our works. Adding new skill. Working to help your section business grow.
Hoops is a 360-degree marketing communication agency that determines the right channels for brands and reaches target audiences with the right marketing fictions...
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- 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
Growth expertise for multi-unit retail and restaurant concepts.
Scotch Game was established to offer restaurant leaders swift access to proven growth expertise, tailored to their needs in an on-demand format. Leveraging extensive experience in driving revenue and middle-of-the-P&L growth, Scotch Game is poised to deliver the impactful results sought by restaurant leaders...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Advertising
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design With Empathy, Built for Healing
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
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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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