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Elevating Brands with Precision Design.
Hey there! My name is Emmanuelle Kronenberg, I'm a passionate about industrial design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Successfully helping world-class companies bring products & services to market.
"A well designed product brings users to your products. A well designed product user experience brings customers to your brand for life." — Lars Owens...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A design and investment firm for founders.
Zypsy is a design and investment firm for founders. We design, build, and engineer the brand, product, and websites that exceptional teams use to earn trust from customers, investors, and talent. We invest in the founders we believe in...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Covina, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Embracing The Transformative Power Of Design
We are a Brazilian design studio with global vision. Our expertise lies in product, graphic, packaging, surface, editorial, and image production design, allowing us to work with a 360° perspective on our projects. With several award-winning projects under our belt, our company is ready to understand your...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Surprisingly Nimble
Brian White is an award-winning user interface, brand identity designer, and illustrator enhancing big brand presence and breathing new life into small businesses...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We Make Things
EnCata is a full-cycle engineering company specializing in IoT and connected hardware products. We help startups and enterprises move from idea to fully functional prototype and small-batch production all under one roof...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Wearables
- Product Design
- Location
- Wellesley, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Your Partner In Wow
Digital Experience Agency that works alongside bold brands to design and build digital experiences that look spectacular, launch fast and work flawlessly...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Partner for Custom Software Development and AI Solutions.
Get custom software development from primathon. We help our customers to transform their products and improve processes to design and develop profitable software faster...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We Design WorldChanging Physical Products
Premier product design & engineering, rendering, and prototyping house located in downtown Los Angeles...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Brand, web and product studio for funded B2B tech
Since 2022, dp.vision has helped companies build visibility and reach their customers. We are a team of 20+ people in research, strategy, design and development, based in Poznań, Poland, and working mainly with clients in San Francisco, New York, Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Warsaw...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
If Your Goals Don't Sound Crazy, They're Not Big Enough.
A360Z is a branding and creative agency that helps companies mitigate risk, get to market faster, and grow through advanced, strategic design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Good, Better, Betty
Betty is a modern creative agency built for brands that refuse to blend in. Focused on bold storytelling, high-impact campaigns, and fast-moving creative execution, Betty combines strategy, design, content, and studio production to help brands create memorable experiences that drive attention and business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Driving Product Marketing Innovation for Over 80 Years
For over 80 years, Stephen Gould has been a leader in the packaging industry. As a top product marketing agency, we provide turnkey solutions, from design and prototyping to production and supply chain management. With a people-first approach and a legacy of innovation, we bring quality products to market...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Kinnelon, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Digital Strategy, Branding, Web Design & Development.
Blacksmith Agency stands as a leading force in the realm of digital product development and online experiences. Founded on the principles of aligning with user expectations and leveraging data-driven insights, our agency is dedicated to empowering our partners in their pursuit of growth, innovation, and the...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Design for Humans
Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- West Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
To be Indispensable Partners in Engineering & Design for Innovator & Businesses.
Twocan is a UK-based product design and engineering consultancy helping businesses turn technically uncertain ideas into working, manufacturable products. Founded by experienced mechanical engineers, Twocan supports projects from early concept and feasibility through mechanical design, prototyping, testing...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Location
- Polegate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
transforming the business ecosystem
We have unique programs to help businesses, entrepreneurs, founders and investors with the help they need to achieve success...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Products that perform, experiences that matter
Based in Rotterdam, Online Department is a digital design agency that specializes in digital strategy and user experience design. Our team of UX experts work closely with software development teams of tech companies, providing resources, conducting research, and creating cutting-edge user interfaces...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Effective Web Technologies | Drupal Website Development
We are engaged in the development and support of websites on the Drupal 10 CMS platform. We implement both small projects and large Internet portals and solutions related to e-commerce...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Viciebsk, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Engineering your future: Dream. Build. Scale.
EasyIOT is a company that provides contract product design and manufacturing services, with expertise in electronics and the Internet of Things. Our headquarters is in Sydney, Australia, and we have a satellite office in Chengdu, China. Our product design service comes with unlimited revisions and a 100%...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Product Design
- Wearables
- AI Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Drive revenue through websites and apps that convert
Toimi is a global digital agency transforming ideas into impactful solutions. With 8+ years of experience and over 250 projects delivered, we specialize in web and mobile development, PWAs, UX/UI design, and automation. Our team blends creativity, innovation, and a client-first approach to craft custom...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
B2B Digital Experience Agency
Redonk is a B2B digital experience agency. Since 2002 we've helped companies that sell complicated things make their products easier to buy and harder to forget. Our five practices cover strategy, brand, web, product design and marketing - all delivered . by an experienced team...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
From concept to commercialization
Design Engineering provides complete product development services to bring great ideas to market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Industrial Design Shop Based in San Francisco.
We envision and realize inspired hardware products of timeless integrity...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We Engineer Great Experiences.
Alloy crafts exceptionally engineered products that inspire delight and brand loyalty in the people who use them. We partner with our clients to bring their visions to life by applying creativity, experience and proven engineering principles to solve difficult problems. Product engineering is what we love to...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Transforming Ideas Into Reality
Jaycon's core expertise is transforming hardware product ideas into reality. With a comprehensive service line, we guide our clients from concept development to mass production...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Palm Bay, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Promising reasonable 3D modelling and design services
Tesla Mechanical Designs was founded with a clear objective: to deliver top-tier 3D modelling and drafting services globally. Our vision is to establish ourselves as a premier provider of Mechanical Design services worldwide...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transforming ideas into reality
Product Innov is a one-stop shop for transforming ideas into market-ready products, offering services from concept design and 3D visualization to prototyping, manufacturing, marketing and sales support...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Complete Product Development Service
Established in 2012, D Squared Product Development is a Liverpool-based SME that offers product development, design and engineering consultancy services, to clients across the consumer, medical and industrial sectors...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Premium Acoustic Office Pods for Modern Workplaces.
The Sonic Hive transforms modern workplaces with premium acoustic office pods, meeting pods, and office phone booths designed to create quiet, private, and productive environments. Our innovative modular solutions eliminate workplace distractions while enhancing collaboration, focus, and flexibility. Whether...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Human-centric x AI-native Design Engineering
Human-centered design and development studio bridging the gap between design, development and AI. Supports ambitious startups, product teams and founders in creating meaningful and engaging user experiences at a fast pace by combining Computer Science (technical), Human Computer Interaction (usability) and...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Cham, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We give shape to ideas, building strong identities.
Design consultancy based in Padua (Italy) specializing in design and visual communication. We create memorable, timeless, innovative, and bold design solutions tailored for each client. Our approach is always bespoke to enhance the character of every business...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Padua, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top-tier UI/UX Design Agency crafting digital experiences since 2008
ScreenRoot is a leading UI/UX design agency in India. Since 2008, we have partnered with enterprises and startups to transform complex business logic into intuitive, human-centered digital products across web, mobile, and emerging platforms, delivering measurable business impact...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Panaji, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Intelligent Technologies, Smarter Business
INTEGET is a technology led company offering digital solutions through its range of products and services to brands, businesses, start-ups , and platforms. INTEGET offers SaaS products, creative & digital design, application development and 3d modelling services through specialized team and structure across...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
B2B UX/UI Design for SaaS, Manufacturing Software & AI Products
Redbrix designs clear, practical B2B software for manufacturing, logistics, compliance and AI. We help SaaS teams launch new products and modernize complex platforms, from UX research and product architecture to UI design and developer handoff...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Grow Your Business Online
203 Media Group is a web design agency in Norwalk, Connecticut, helping businesses build professional websites and grow their online presence. The company serves businesses in Norwalk, Stamford, Danbury, Fairfield, and nearby areas.The team specializes in Web Designing, Custom Web Design, Responsiv...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Let's build together, innovate and grow
Techvention's inception story is one of entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to empower startups.The journey began when founders, after gaining valuableexperience and insights from working with multinational companies, decided to embark on anentrepreneurial path. H...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Fueling Success: Your Digital Branding Powerhouse!
At iBrandox Online, a dedicated digital agency, we specialize in more than just website design. We excel at crafting immersive digital experiences that deeply connect with your intended audience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Developing products through every stage of the design process, and creating immersive visualization
I create high-quality product images and animations for use as marketing materials/product launches...
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- Product Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital transformation that takes you forward. We plug and play with clients, agencies and more!
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Digital Agency Empowering Small Businesses with Bold Design and Impactful Digital Strategies
XLNC Digital is a full-service digital agency passionate about empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs with bold, innovative solutions. We specialize in website design, branding, e-commerce, and digital marketing strategies that drive growth and visibility. Our team blends creativity with technology to...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
AI-driven custom software development for complex, high-growth industries.
NEKLO is an international custom software development partner. Since 2008, weve specialized in building and scaling digital products for high-stakes industries, including Healthcare, Fintech, Energy, and Construction...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Burlingame, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
3D That Move
Skymit Animation is a specialized 3d animation studio focused on industrial, mechanical, medical and robotic system is helping engineering teams and manufacturers communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and visual impact...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Location
- Iwo, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We deploy secure AI solutions that deliver positive ROI within weeks.
NineTwoThree AI Studio is a Boston-based AI agency that builds secure, production-grade AI and ML solutions with measurable ROI. Founded in 2012, our Ph.D.-level engineers and certified product managers have delivered 150+ projects for enterprise brands and startups alike...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Danvers, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Creative & Technology Fueled Agency
The Experience Design Studio (XDS) is a design and technology company creating digital experiences for bold brands. We blend expert insights with innovative technology to design experiences that redefine how people interact with brands across every touchpoint...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Warrington, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative, strategic and functional brand design.
Blossom Creative is a award-winning, boutique design studio that produces high-end, custom design that serves your brand creatively, strategically, and functionally...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hampton, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Taking Product Ideas To Reality
Alloy is an award-winning product design agency based in the UK. With 25 years of delivering results for global brands and start-ups, Alloy is well-versed in enhancing product and digital experiences to drive results for brands and businesses...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Win With Us
Jaydu is an engineering and R&D services company based in Alpharetta, Georgia, helping manufacturers accelerate innovation, improve operational efficiency, and scale engineering capabilities. Our expertise spans Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, Quality Engineering...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- VR/AR
- IoT
- ERP Consulting
- Engineering
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Full Service Design & Marketing Agency
We combine start-to-finish, all-encompassing product development services with Amazon marketing expertise to create innovative products and bring them to market, providing entrepreneurs and companies with a one-stop solution for all of their go-to-market needs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Sustain Awards, we believe celebrating achievements shouldn't cost the planet. We design and manufacture eco-friendly trophies, plaques of recognition, and custom awards for corporate and institutional events. Driven by innovation, transparency, and environmental responsibility, our mission is to transform...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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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