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  • TuringLabs

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    Award winning product design studio for SaaS teams.

    turingLabs designs core product workflows for YC, Sequoia and Accel-backed SaaS companies, including Drivetrains G2 Best Usability winner and Effectiv through its $136M Socure acquisition. The UI/UX studio is best for Series A and B teams building complex products with few or no in-house designers...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed

    TuringLabs Services

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Drivetrain
    • Effectiv
    • Inclusively
    • Spendflo
    • Hubble
    • Cleartax
    • Jupiter
    • ProductNow
    • Gratitude
    • AllCaps
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    TuringLabs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kadhir Manickam
      Kadhir Manickam CTO at ProductNow
      5.0★

      UI/UX Design Review from Kadhir Manickam

      Loved working with Turning for our MVP iteration. They were very proactive, thought deeply about problems, leveraged AI effectively, and returned great mocks to us week after week. They were instrumental in getting us off the ground. Would recommend working with them on zero-to-one projects.

    • Anshul Rathore
      Anshul Rathore Review from Google
      5.0★

      Anshul Rathore's Review Sourced from Google

      It has been an amazing experience working with Turing Labs team.Ankit and his team are very good at understanding the product requirements and delivering great technology designs.They have been instrumental in building a great UX experience for our end-users.One of things that stood out is their ability to provide multiple solutions, take user feedback and deliver the best end-product.Would like to highly recommend Turing Labs Design Team !!

    • Pritesh Sankhe
      Pritesh Sankhe Review from Google
      5.0★

      Pritesh Sankhe's Review Sourced from Google

      Ankit is very fast at understanding the pulse of customers and what their product needs are. He is expert at digging into data as well as understanding qualitative user feedback and converting them into insights. And these insights are needle moving. Highly recommended!

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  • Compliance By Design

    Module is a UX and product design agency helping companies improve complex digital products and build new ones from the ground up. We work across product strategy, UX & CX, information architecture, compliance, design systems and optimisation, with particular experience in fintech, payments, hospitality...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Tivat, Montenegro
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Hassle-free Development For Crypto Business

    We help businesses and startups harness the power of Web3 by delivering custom and white-label solutions for crypto wallets, NFT platforms, DeFi, and dApps. Through Onez Labs, our Web3 venture studio, we collaborate with companies to design, develop, and launch innovative products while providing end-to-end...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • BRANDING & DIGITAL DESIGN AGENCY FOR STARTUPS

    SERIOUS.BUSINESS is a premium branding agency for startups, scale-ups, and innovators. We work with ambitious founders and leaders to help them become market leaders through brand-driven growth.Pre-seed, post-launch, or getting ready for the next big step, we do branding and digital design for star...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Munich, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Software Design and Development Partner | UI/UX Design

    For over the decade OTAKOYI designs and builds software products for Startups, Scaleups and Industry Giants worldwide. Our main goal is to help businesses succeed by delivering digital products of world-class standard, made up by the best engineering teams from Eastern Europe.We are proud of being trusted by...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Enabling Visionaries to Build the Future

    We are a Strategy-First Software Dev-House who serve visionaries who dare to disrupt the present and choose to drive the future through innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Brand, Website and Platform Studio for Founders

    Brand, website and platform studio for founders. Senior EU team, in weeks. Since 2013...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Bucharest, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Nearshore product teams in your time zone, since 2007.

    CodigoDelSur builds web and mobile products for companies in the US and worldwide, from Montevideo, Uruguay. Since 2007: staff augmentation, dedicated teams and full product development for 250+ clients including Grubhub, Shutterfly and DroneDeploy. 300M+ users reached...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • IoT
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    Location
    Montevideo, Uruguay
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Building AI Systems That Actually Scale

    Foundrex is an AI software development hand designed for founders, business owners & product teams who need things done right the first time. We build lean, intelligent software: AI-first, production-ready, and engineered to move your business forward...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Product Design
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Intuitive UX for complex B2B SaaS

    UX/UI research and design agency for B2B vertical SaaS teams, with 10+ years of experience and our own digital product line...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Websites that Convert | Stand Out and Scale Your B2B SAAS

    Virdis is a website design and development agency that builds high-performance websites engineered for conversion, speed, and scale. We help growing businesses turn underperforming sites into lead-generating assets through custom design, modern development, technical SEO, and CRO...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
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    Location
    American Fork, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Leading Branding & MVP Studio for Startups in London

    Rattlesnake Group is a London-based boutique studio helping startups design, build, and launch MVPs through integrated branding, product design, and software development...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • UI/UX Design And Development Firm For Data-driven B2B SaaS Companies

    Making complex products simple, useful, and human...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We invest time in your business

    Every customer and every project is a new challenge, requiring complex services and solutions.Lexunit committed itself years ago to develop innovative digital solutions that create unique values and can be successfully applied in any industry.As a highly qualified team with outstanding engineering...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Custom software, intuitive design, and outsourcing talent solutions.

    We are an end-to-end technology partner specializing in custom software development and design and flexible talent outsourcing. Whether you need complete software projects, dedicated developers, or fully-managed teams, we deliver excellence while handling all operational complexities...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    El Djazair, Algeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $69/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • thoughtbot is your expert partner for product design and development.

    thoughtbot innovates by blending human-centered design with agile development to deliver exceptional digital experiences. As your product design partner, we drive measurable impact. A portfolio of client success stories highlights our expertise in UX, UI, and cross-platform solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Technology, Outsourcing & Digital Experience services for a global clientele!

    Trusted by global companies, emerging businesses, startups and founders, our people work at the cross-section of technology, design and user experience to help our clients reimagine their business, stay agile, build stronger brands and stay a step ahead...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Propel Your Digital Marketing to New Heights

    Elevate your brand to new heights, surpassing competitors with our customized strategies, cutting-edge best-of-breed marketing techniques, and a relentless commitment to maximizing your return on investment...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We are a Creative Development Agency & Consultancy.

    Through Naked Development, clients gain a team of entrepreneurs and innovators who excel in product design that solve real problems and launch successful ventures. Our strategic thinking leads to remarkable outcomes in user experience and market-ready solutions. Got an idea? Let’s chat...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Software as a passion.

    Established in 2002 in the USA, ObjectStyle stands as a distinguished software technology company. We are dedicated to offering comprehensive end-to-end IT services that encompass a wide spectrum of solutions. Our expertise spans various domains, ranging from web design and mobile app development to IT...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    Fairfield, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Build What Your Business Needs

    BlueSail AI builds custom software and automation for businesses running on spreadsheets, workarounds, and expensive tools that never fit. Web apps, internal systems, client portals, AI agents, and workflow automation - designed around how your operation actually works. Based in Jacksonville, FL, with a...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We accelerate the adoption of new ideas

    UntilNow is a Sydney product design studio helping startups, scale-ups and enterprises turn complex ideas into products people actually want to use. We lead with UX/UI and digital product design, backed by brand strategy, identity and development, so teams can go from first concept to launch with one partner...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Putting users at the heart of everything.

    Through a combination of product design, taxonomy, testing and iteration, we can ensure the right users get to the right places. We're experts in UX and UI and have made a real difference to companies large and small...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Windsor, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We partner with ambitious brands to leverage their competitive advantage.

    GLYPH is a globally-recognized team of strategy-first designers and marketers based out of Michigan. We focus on competitive strategies that put your advantage forward...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Logo Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Midland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Potomac, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • From Business Intent To Production-Ready Change

    CloudGeometry is a Silicon Valley engineering firm that builds and runs cloud-native platforms, data pipelines, and AI systems for SaaS and enterprise teams. Its AI-MSL offering pairs an AI-driven delivery platform with a managed service: AI agents carry build and maintenance work across the software...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Quality Custom Software, Without the Corporate Fluff.

    9+ year Oklahoma-based tech company that helps businesses grow nationwide. We use unique software solutions to help big and small businesses break through barriers, without bombarding them with unnecessary corporate "fluff". This allows us to keeps costs lower than our competitors, while still offering...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Crafting Unforgettable Digital Experiences

    Centering human connection in technology experiences, Activate Vision guides businesses from vision and goals to strategic brand decisions. We deliver effective systems, website design, and automation that save money and rapidly increase ROI all with Silicon Valley quality and a warm, down-to-earth approach...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Catalina Foothills, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The AI Reimagination Company

    Techjays is an AI development company helping businesses reimagine how work gets done with AI. Combining AI consulting and AI development services, Techjays identifies high-value business workflows, redesigns processes around AI, and builds production-ready systems that deliver measurable outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Menlo Park, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • If your brand is impacting the world, your brand should reflect it

    Alt-Black is a future-focused branding agency for startups that impact the world...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Built To Move Business

    Most agencies hand over bloated templates that leak traffic and hide behind slow loading excuses. CoderCorn engineers high-speed digital assets built to outrun competitors, dominate Google search rankings, and capture high-intent buyers. We integrate custom web development, sub-2-second mobile execution, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Recognizable Brands, Unforgettable Websites & Intuitive products

    PIXELUP LABS is a design partner for funded B2B and AI companies moving upmarket. We help startups strengthen their positioning, brand, website, and product experience to earn enterprise trust, combining strategy, design, development, and scalable systems into one cohesive engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Businesses With Delightful User Experience

    A creative design agency crafting intuitive, user-focused websites and digital products that blend functionality with stunning visuals. A future-focused design agency crafting simple, functional, and human-centered digital products...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Innovating Digital Solutions For Businesses Of All Sizes.

    Code Driven Labs your partner for innovative IT solutions. With a passion for technology and commitment to excellence, we offer a wide range of services. Specializing in cutting-edge solutions, we empower businesses in the digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • Cybersecurity
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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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.
  • 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 iterations10% 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 testinground, 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.

PhaseTimelineProcess
Discovery and research1-3 weeksDefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs.
Concept development2-4 weeksCefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs.
UX/UI and detailed design4-8 weeksDeveloping high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products.
Prototyping and testing2-6 weeksBuilding prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback.
Engineering and handoff2-6 weeksFinalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams.