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Team 4E4 is a creative studio combining AI video, motion design, 3D visualization and VFX. We develop high-impact visual content for advertising, products, events and immersive experiences from concept to final production...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Stendal, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Innovative product development, design strategy, Intellectual Property IP, business design, industrial design, product design, product / technology development, automotive design, aerospace design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Location
- Beaconsfield, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Creative Studio, experts in Branding, Digital Design, Packaging, UX/UI, Marketing Strategies and Advertising Campaigns...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Label gurus design is a design agency who main work is to craft exceptional labels and package design that elevate brands and products .Each design is Unique and creatively developed to ensure brands stand out on the shelves .With deep understanding of Visual and colors we create designs that tell stories and...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Thika, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DesignShare gives B2B software teams a senior design team for the screens nobody demos: dashboards, admin panels, onboarding flows and data tables. One flat monthly fee, queue as many requests as you like, we work one at a time, and most come back in about 48 hours...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pixeldarts is a Berlin-based digital agency at the intersection of design excellence and AI-driven technology. We specialize in serving cybersecurity, information security, and AI development companies across the USA and Germany industries where trust, clarity, and precision are required...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Print Boxes is a custom packaging and printing company dedicated to helping brands create powerful product presentations through high-quality packaging solutions. We specialize in custom printed boxes, retail packaging, CBD packaging, and luxury box designs tailored to business needs...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Shelburne, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The #1 Unlimited Product Design and Creative Growth Subscription Service in the World!25 Years. 800+ Projects. 50+Mn units shipped. $500Mn in net new revenue, delivered.We take on global design challenges with ambitious brands and businesses of all sizes. The results: record sales, global relevance...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Strand Consulting Corporation provides expert rebar detailing and consulting services, ensuring precise reinforcement designs and efficient project execution for enhanced structural integrity...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Turn your story into an engaging experience that customers and colleagues love. Whatever size your business, we can help, from creating small apps and websites to building new and innovative solutions. 40+ years of experience, 90+ awards, 30+ product launches...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WebMedia Global is a web and mobile development company based in Tbilisi, Georgia, building websites, e-commerce stores and mobile apps for clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FRPROTECH is a full-service branding, design, and web development studio for ambitious brands that want to stand out. With 8+ years' experience and 3,000+ projects across 30+ countries, we partner with startups, businesses, and agencies worldwide turning ideas into polished, conversion-focused websites and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Florida City, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An independent Framer designer and developer and senior UI/UX product designer based in Dubai, working with SaaS and AI startups worldwide. One accountable expert handles both design and build, so founders skip the usual handoff between a designer and a separate dev team. 75+ products shipped, with Contra...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Every transformative product exists at the intersection of engineering precision and intuitive design. Dhi-Tank was founded to master that intersection...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Design Services
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A dynamic design studio specialising in creating purposeful and impactful design experiences, collaborating with like-minded clients across the globe...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
3Design Co. turns napkin sketches into reality. We specialize in product development, product design, and prototyping for entrepreneurs & Companies . From mechanical design to functional 3D models, we use cutting-edge tech to bring your boldest inventions to life quickly and effectively...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Xrender Studio, we turn architectural plans into visuals that feel real. We work with homebuilders, architects, and developers to create 3D renderings, tours, and animations that make projects easy to understand and exciting to present. Whether it's selling a property, getting approvals, or just showing a...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DisruptUX is a senior-led UX/UI strategy and design studio for teams that need clarity before they build. We help Saas companies, public-sector organizations, and internal product teams understand the problem before committing to a solution-through research, audits, modernization, and end to end discovery...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nampa, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hello! Were Joplin. Our specialty is creative problem solving. We unleash your brand's potential through creativity and design, providing high-quality results that add value to your business...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We design what founders need to launch, raise, and grow...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We make design easy and flexible for tech startups.At 23harmony, we get the hustle of the tech world. Our subscription model gives you top-notch design help whenever you need it...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Gandia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marzo Creative is a Los Angeles Brand & Design Firm serving hospitality, CPG brands, startups, entertainment, professional businesses, and health and wellness brands. Branding, strategy, and creative direction, all in one place...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Synup is an all-in-one local marketing platform for managing listings, reviews, social media, and local SEO across multiple locations...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Makelike provides services such as art direction, graphic design, pattern design and illustration for publishing, editorial, marketing, retail, exhibition, product development and identity & brand applications...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work with our clients innovation teams to design and develop top-notch digital products and services. Our team of talented Latin American designers, unique methodologies, and 12 years of experience allow us to consistently deliver excellent user experiences and help businesses thrive in an increasingly...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a design and marketing agency that enjoys partnering with small business owners to take marketing off their plates and help them grow and scale their companies...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Reckonsys is a boutique software product development services firm that specializes in creating uncommon solutions for common problems by making use of the right technologies and best practices. Whether you are a startup founder looking to build your MVP or an existing enterprise looking to solve interesting...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Cloud Consulting
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
We work in: Strategic Branding, Product and Services Design, Naming and Verbal Identity, Logo Design and Visual Identity, Visual Communications Design, UX Design, Design Research, BPO of Brand Management, Brand Intelligence for Latam. Our methodological approach combines Design Thinking with a wide...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OnePlusOne Solutions is a global team of designers, developers, and strategists, working collectively to craft impactful products, captivating websites, and bold visual identities for innovative brands. By merging our creative and technical expertise, we bring big ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
- Product Design
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- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Katapult Design is a internationally awarded, B-corp certified product design and development consultancy with studios in Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay. We are a team of experienced designers, engineers and creative thinkers who transform ideas into iconic products...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Byron Bay, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We understand that every business is unique. That's why we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet your specific needs and drive meaningful results. Whether you want to enhance your online presence, streamline product development, or revolutionize user experience, our team of experts is here...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SHAR Production is a hybrid AI, CGI and video production studio creating content for brands and B2B companies. We produce commercials, brand videos, social media content, corporate videos, graphics and visual effects, helping teams explain products clearly, launch campaigns, support sales and build trust...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are an experiential marketing and creative agency built for brands that want more than visibility. We turn challenges into bold, data-backed solutions using creative strategy, emerging tools, and regionally attuned execution...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nine Pixels is more than just a web application development agency. It is a team of inspirational young experts. They turn visions into digital realities, leveraging innovation, reputation, and vision to drive results. With a focus on professionalism and a passion for its craft, Nine Pixels has quickly risen...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Southwest Engineering Concepts (SOENCO) is a Chandler, Arizona engineering firm providing electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, and product development services. Since 2007, SOENCO has supported commercial, industrial, medical, aerospace, and defense applications from design through production...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Mobile App Development
- Wearables
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Harmony Events is a full-service design and production house dedicated to creating impactful and memorable event experiences. From concept development to final execution, the company delivers integrated solutions that bring ideas to life with precision, creativity, and attention to detail. Their approach...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RooftopOS is an internal operating system and growth platform built for Rooftop Studio, a design and digital product studio operating between Berlin and San Francisco. The platform centralizes pipeline management, project operations, competitive intelligence, and growth workflows into a unified dashboard that...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design, sample, source and produce bespoke, performance sportswear for activewear brands and start-ups. Additional support to help launch including website, photography, pac shots and online marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding with a spark. Since 2009...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Impact Digitizing delivers precision-focused embroidery digitizing and custom patch solutions, combining fast turnaround with clean, production-ready designs. Ideal for brands and teams that need reliable quality and consistent results every time...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
vativeApps delivers custom and ready made mobile apps, from TikTok and Bigo Live clones to food delivery and dating solutions, backed by AI and full transparency...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Riala Studio LLC
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Based in NY, a small agency working on digital products for launch and visual concepts streaming from healthcare, fitness, and biotech...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Its not always about the how but the why.We help businesses thrive in a digital world, creating brands, websites, strategies and campaigns that work...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We combine deep engineering expertise with AI, cloud, data, and modern software practices to build solutions that solve real business challenges. With flexible engagement models and experienced teams, we work closely with clients from strategy and design through development, launch, and ongoing optimization...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Astoria, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digitbloom is a Toronto-based UX/UI & product design agency partnering with startups in AI and HealthTech. We don't just deliver clean UI we help ambitious founders grow their products through UX strategy and data-informed design...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We tell stories, disrupt markets and unleash the madness in our brains! We're digital natives, and we're ready to transform your brands! TAC Universe positions itself as more than a traditional marketing agency by emphasizing collaboration, scalability, and long-term business impact. Their approach integrates...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Povio is a company that is based in San Francisco and specializes in designing and developing digital products that make a positive impact. With over 1000 successful projects delivered and a team of over 200 skilled professionals, we have collaborated with multinational companies like VW, unicorns such as...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Exline Labs is a remote-first user experience design company and custom software development team focused on UK and EU startups and SMEs. We design and build bespoke web platforms, AI solutions, and SaaS MVPs through strategy-led, user-centered development...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bastaki Design is a product design studio that helps AI companies, SaaS platforms and enterprise teams turn complex workflows into digital experiences people actually adopt...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help agencies and product teams build, stabilise and scale complex WordPress platforms with expert engineering, performance optimisation and reliable white-label support...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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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