The gap between a compelling product concept and a market-ready design is where most projects lose momentum. Find leading product design companies on DesignRush with verified credentials and client feedback that can brindge that gap. 

  • german design: precise, minimalistic, timeless

    german design: precise, minimalistic, timeless

    as a full-service design agency under the leadership of fritz frenkler, f/p design is your partner for design innovation. our international and multidisciplinary teams in germany and japan support you from brand and product development to communication...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Munich, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Built To Create.

    Built To Create.

    We enable creative, startups, and Fortune 500s to realize their vision through software development, design, and strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship

    Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship

    Knoed is a branding agency, helping small businesses and startups invent or reinvent themselves through strategy and graphic design. We’re big picture thinkers who design with purpose and a love for the small details...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full-Service Industrial Design Studio

    Full-Service Industrial Design Studio

    Creative Coefficient is a full service industrial design studio helping startups through to global brands turn ideas into market ready products. With 25+ years of experience across consumer electronics, medical devices, smart home, commercial and industrial products, we blend creativity with practical...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • The Best of Two Worlds: Creative and Technology

    The Best of Two Worlds: Creative and Technology

    We offer end-to-end services, starting with concept and strategy, and continuing through design, development, QA, DevOps, and support. We believe in co-creation, enabling our clients to bring their own ownership and knowledge of their business and brand while we contribute our rich expertise to the table. Our...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • full service UI UX design & development agency

    full service UI UX design & development agency

    Our expertise lies in developing and integrating strategic brand communication across all channels, with digital being our preferred medium. We take pride in providing user-centric solutions for creative digital businesses and their design requirements...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Pune, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • User-Friendly Designs + Tangible Results

    User-Friendly Designs + Tangible Results

    Peschkedesign is a cutting-edge firm that works with startups to large companies and develops the perfect blend of physical and digital products. We understand what it takes for our clients - carefully crafted user experiences tailored specifically towards their target groups, all aided by an...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Vienna, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Trusted Design Partner

    Your Trusted Design Partner

    At LotuX, we craft world-class, user-centric digital experiences that drive growth for global brands. By blending creativity, innovation, and strategic design thinking, we transform complex challenges into seamless, high-impact solutions elevating products, enhancing user engagement, and accelerating business...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $23/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategic information & records management agency partnered with Micro Focus, RecordPoint, Objective, Microsoft, inMailX, EzeScan, OnePlaceMail, Brolly & Xillio...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • WE MAKE IT HAPPEN

    Aquatec Innovative Private Limited is on top, when you are searching for IT companies...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We give bold ideas shape. On time. With an eye trained on production costs.

    We give bold ideas shape. On time. With an eye trained on production costs.

    Award-winning, international industrial design studio. We have been engineering ideas into commercially ready products for over 15 years. We are a team of engineers, electronics experts and designers, ready to develop products from A to Z...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Poznan, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Premium. Design. Performance.

    Premium. Design. Performance.

    unyt.berlin is YOUR partner for strategic industrial design, usability and engineering. As a full-service agency, we combine innovative technologies and user-centered design to turn technical and functional quality as well as the brands behind it into an emotionally positive experience...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Wearables
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Unlocking the power of visual storytelling.

    Unlocking the power of visual storytelling.

    Hey! My name is Gunjan Vaghasiya, I'm designer, creative guide and founder of Design by Gunjan...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Build applications that are challenging unto itself. We follow good design principles and strong engineering. At TechEFolks, our design process observes users in their competing environment, is based on our observations, helps to build apps, and engaging customers with innovative ideas. our main motto is to...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • VR/AR
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Testing
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Shifting perspectives to engineer success.

    Shifting perspectives to engineer success.

    Bitbean is a rising leader in software engineering that uses its unique Shifting Perspectives™ Methodology to build powerful custom enterprise software that increases efficiency, productivity, and profitability...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Lakewood, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Create Your Product

    Create Your Product

    FDESIGN is tiny agency specialised in packaging and branding. We are appreciated by worldwide clients, for example from Sweden, Sri-Lanka, the USA and Germany. We specialize in pharmaceutical, food, beer, cosmetic and dietary supplement packaging. Discover an affordable alternative!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Kalisz, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Technology Partners

    Technology Partners

    Delivering innovations that help clients across all industries quickly realize their visions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Product Design and Development Company

    Product Design and Development Company

    Design 1st is one of the most trusted full-service product design firms across North America, with a seasoned team consisting of diverse technical expertise, over 1,000 projects developed, and 130 client patents secured. From Startup to Enterprise, we enable companies to quickly scale capabilities throughout...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The Digital Product Studio | Apps, Web Apps and Websites

    The Digital Product Studio | Apps, Web Apps and Websites

    We're Rareloop, a B-Corp, digital product studio, based in the UK. We design and build beautiful, high-performing websites, web apps, and bespoke systems that help organisations grow, streamline operations, and make a bigger impact...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Design as The Agent of Change.

    Design as The Agent of Change.

    Hi, my name is Arth Shah, and I'm a professional product designer. Growing up, I've always had lots of niche interests which I thought had nothing to do with each other...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Brands that Tell a Story.

    Crafting Brands that Tell a Story.

    We are 56Mar! Company which is specializing in creating impactful new brands, revitalizing existing ones, and crafting bespoke designs for bottles, cosmetics products, and retail spaces...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Hardworking Websites Built for Startups, Culture Creators, and Artists.

    Hardworking Websites Built for Startups, Culture Creators, and Artists.

    Our expertise is focused on beautiful design driven by our bulletproof strategy phase. Guided by honesty and efficiency, the our process delivers custom websites and tangible business value to our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Leading the New Digital World.

    Leading the New Digital World.

    We provide comprehensive Digital Consulting & Technology solutions, including Digital Strategy & Planning, Platform Modernization, UI/UX modernization, Integration, Security, BI Analytics, IT infrastructure, Biotech, CI-CD (DevOps/DevSecOps), Virtualization, Enterprise Mobility & Automation. Our experience...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Product Design
    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Secure Software for Public Impact

    Secure Software for Public Impact

    Whether you are a startup or a well-established business in need of a digital solution, we have you covered. Our team wants you to succeed. Codistry has the experience and talent to design and implement a solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectation. Our team will then work with you side to...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Business & Marketing Consulting Firm

    Business & Marketing Consulting Firm

    Nufire Marketing is… …a full-service business and marketing consulting firm that helps business owners and marketing professionals build awareness, generate leads and increase sales with integrated brand marketing that revolves around a great understanding of your business and your culture. We are a...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Burnsville, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Inspire and Connect.™

    Inspire and Connect.™

    We’re a global consulting and creative partner...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We build what brands stand for

    We build what brands stand for

    Firestarter is a Romania-based strategic branding and design agency founded in 2007, focused on using design as a core business strategy rather than merely an aesthetic element. The agency helps organizations build differentiated brands through research, strategy, identity systems, digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Brașov, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Medical 3D Animation / Mobile Apps / Interactive Web / Video Production

    Medical 3D Animation / Mobile Apps / Interactive Web / Video Production

    We are visual storytellers transforming your ideas into beautiful, educational, and inspiring visual art. Our 3D artists, programmers, designers, and developers are highly experienced and take pride in the work we do for you. We serve you, our customers and friends, with professionalism and a level of...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Alpine, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creativity in motions

    Creativity in motions

    Post No Bills is a hybrid creative firm that combines three decades of experience in entertainment marketing, merchandising, and product creation with a full-service advertising, public relations, marketing, and branding agency. Clients span from huge motion picture studios to small non-profits and everything...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Engineering Innovative Ideas Into Amazing Products

    Engineering Innovative Ideas Into Amazing Products

    Motivo offersa product engineering, AgTech, IT, and Data solutions. They are focused on translating audacious visions into awe inspiring products for our clients in the Mobility, Energy, AgTech,and Aerospace sectors. They support a variety of clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 firms...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    Location
    East Compton, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • We invent, design, and build digital products that are good for people and business...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Delivering Excellence in Software Engineering

    Delivering Excellence in Software Engineering

    Transforming ideas into impactful digital experiences through design and innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Working globally with headquarters in Dublin, we collaborate with international brands across a diverse range of industries. We harness our expertise of innovation, brand, UX, design, media, technology, research, AI and neural networks to create beautiful and effective digital products that deliver financial...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Driving Digital Transformation with Passion

    Driving Digital Transformation with Passion

    Based in the Silicon Valley of India, CodeCraft is a digital transformation company for enterprises. We provide robust, reliable, and scalable solutions across Mobility, web, cloud, and design. Provide custom experiences and engage with your customers more with our mobility solutions on iOS and Android...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Mangaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Product Design & Development Agency For SaaS And Fintech

    Product Design & Development Agency For SaaS And Fintech

    Visiata is a design and development studio that helps businesses build intuitive digital products through integrated strategy, design, and engineering. The studio combines product strategy, UI/UX design, web and mobile development, and ongoing product support to create scalable, high-performance digital...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Brentwood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Partner in Software Development, Product Design and QA

    Your Trusted Partner in Software Development, Product Design and QA

    inVerita is a global software, AI, and data engineering company with 150+ engineers across Europe, the USA, and Latin America(Colombia). We build secure, scalable solutions for healthcare, fintech, logistics, retail, defense, and e-learning...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
    • Product Design
    • Software Testing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Leading Custom-Made Software Development Company

    Leading Custom-Made Software Development Company

    Quintessential creates amazing mobile and web applications to ensure lasting business distinctions and a fantastic user experience for your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 3D Product Renderings and Animations

    3D Product Renderings and Animations

    Pterobyt offers professional, photorealistic 3D renders and animations utilizing the latest in CGI technology. We strive to bring this incredible mode of content creation to all industries through our expertise, determination, and our desire to create the highest quality renders and animations available!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
    • Show more
    Location
    Shelby Township, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Oslo-based design studio driven by technology...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Develop Your Brand With DesignBub Expert Design Services

    Develop Your Brand With DesignBub Expert Design Services

    DesignBub is your go-to agency for all your design needs. We specialize in creating beautiful websites, eye-catching graphics, and high-quality print materials, all with a focus on creativity and attention to detail. Our team of skilled designers is dedicated to bringing your vision to life, ensuring every...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Creating an Ideal World for Startups

    Creating an Ideal World for Startups

    We are dedicated to constructing and reimagining businesses, propelling them into the embrace of discerning consumers worldwide through our startup branding solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Direct Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

    CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

    Since 2015 we design and develop complex and scalable software to support businesses in delivering faster, improving responsiveness, and enhancing quality for customers...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Chișinău, Moldova
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Premium Custom Boxes For Growing Brands

    Premium Custom Boxes For Growing Brands

    Print nPackage is a custom packaging company that helps growing brands create premium packaging with low minimum order quantities, fast production, and factory-direct pricing. The company specializes in custom mailer boxes, shipping boxes, folding cartons, rigid boxes, pouches, and branded packaging...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Professional & Quality At Its Best.

    Professional & Quality At Its Best.

    A web design and marketing agency you can trust to fulfill all your digital marketing needs such as web design, digital designd and marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Leaders in Design and Engineering Industry

    Leaders in Design and Engineering Industry

    We are a company specializes in designing and engineering digital platforms and transforming the workflow between design and engineering...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Unleashing Creativity in Code: Your Premier Web Development and Mobile Development Partner.

    Unleashing Creativity in Code: Your Premier Web Development and Mobile Development Partner.

    Alita Infotech, headquartered in Surat, India, is a global IT solutions provider with over four years of industry expertise. Our goal is to revolutionize businesses through innovative IT solutions, providing enduring digital experiences across the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Surat, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are a company that offers multidisciplinary product development with special expertise in the sustainable use of plastics. We offer solutions to customers in a variety of industries...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    Location
    Oslo, Norway
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Leave a Mark - Be Seen, Better Yet...Be Remembered!

    Leave a Mark - Be Seen, Better Yet...Be Remembered!

    StandOut Design, LLC. can help you "be remembered" by your future client, customer, or end-user. How? By converting our many years of experience and energetic personalities into fresh marketing ideas, unique graphic design, and high-quality full-color printing, you will StandOut from your competition. Whether...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Canton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We tell stories through design.

    We tell stories through design.

    We are a cross-disciplinary design studio based in London. We partner with visionary leaders to create brands, products, services and experiences that engage people and deliver results. We also work with founders and investors in innovative startups to help them realise their potential and turn their...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

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. 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.
  • Physical appearance
  • Ergonomics
  • Materials
  • Production readiness
  • User behavior
  • Usability
  • Interaction flows
  • Satisfaction

Deliverables:

  • Product strategy, prototypes
  • UX/UI
  • CAD models
  • Final product specifications

Deliverables:

  • Sketches
  • 3D models
  • CAD modeling
  • Material specs
  • Manufacturing-ready designs

Deliverables:

  • Wireframes
  • User flows
  • Prototypes
  • Usability test results
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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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 testing round, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 
  6. 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: 

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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%
  4. 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. 
  5. Product adoption and market fit 
    Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. 
  6. 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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