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GO-TO Digital Transformation Partner
AQe Digital specializes in enterprise software engineering and digital transformation. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver custom development, cloud-native ERP, AI/ML, RPA, IoT, UX/UI, and integrations that modernize systems and streamline operations...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Product Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Famous - Opening Brand New Worlds
Famous is a creative agency that doesn’t specialize in categories but rather smart strategic thinking. They love helping IT companies and startups from around the world achieve their business goals through design solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- PPC
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Challenges Accepted. Solutions Delivered.
Sigma Design integrates design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities under one roof. That co-location enables rapid prototyping, rigorous testing, and quality assurance in one place, lets us own a significant portion of the supply chain internally, and produces quick feedback loops and streamlined...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Wearables
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Camas, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
An AI-first studio for the agentic web.
Aero Interactive is an AI-first design studio for the agentic web.What we do: Agent-ready design systems that AI tools can build from without guessing Product design for AI features: the approval step, failure states, and telling people when AI is involved Websites that answer engines can find, read...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Where Creativity Meets Strategy
Around 2017, a few friends decided to establish a graphic design studio.After a few years and gaining experience from working with different brands, Dateline Studio reconsidered its path and rebuilt its way of thinking based on creativity...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Tehran, Iran
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Defines Your Brand
Matthew Welsford is a driven Designer and Marketer with a diverse skill set, encompassing marketing strategy, brand identity, and web development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chelmsford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Empowering Innovation, Driving Change.
DuckMa is a seasoned mobile app development agency that elevates businesses to new heights through innovative digital solutions. With over a decade of experience, DuckMa employs a unique method that transforms visionary ideas into reality, delivering advanced software and mobile applications. The agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- IoT
- AI Development
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- Location
- Rezzato, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Wayofline is a Parisian graphic studio specialized in brand creation and digital design.
Wayofline is a Parisian graphic studio specialized in brand creation and digital design...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Practical Solutions For Unique Challenges
Nitriam is an Orlando based product design and manufacturing studio helping inventors, startups, and small businesses bring physical products to life. Instead of juggling a separate designer, prototyping shop, and overseas factory, clients work with one team from first sketch to finished product. Everything...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be What's Next.
MEA World is an Italian technology company specializing in AI, automation and custom software development. We help businesses turn complex ideas and processes into practical digital solutions, from AI agents and intelligent workflows to custom platforms and data-driven tools. Alongside client projects, we...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pistoia, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Collaborator for Community Change Causes.
Sodium is a hybrid collective of creatives passionate about serving individuals and organizations dedicated to community change. As a unique and visionary creative consultancy, we deliver design, branding, and strategy solutions to support your mission...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dunstall Hill, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Identity Design For Brands In Motion & At Rest.
Identity & Web Design For Brands In Motion & At Rest...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bude, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Clarity For Growth When It Gets Messy
Mabbly is a digital marketing agency and go-to-market partner that helps businesses drive real revenue through the seamless integration of strategy, sales, and marketing. Since its founding in 2013, Mabbly has built its approach around one core belief: understanding people is the key to building impactful...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Only the best software.
Founded in 2017, SleekDigital has been a software development agency specialising in web development and mobile app development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Trusted Packaging Partner
Papperie provides end-to-end eco-friendly global packaging solutions for brands worldwide. We offer low MOQs, international specialty paper sourcing, and fast turnarounds. Get quoted today!...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cave is an award winning full service agency specialising in photorealistic 3D rendering.
Cave is an award-winning creative agency specializing in photorealistic 3D product rendering, visualization, and digital content creation for clients worldwide. We help engineers, product designers, manufacturers, and brands transform concepts, CAD data, and technical designs into compelling visual assets...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ramsgate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crafting logo and brands.
Dylan Menke Design is a graphic design and branding studio dedicated to crafting authentic, unforgettable, and enduring brands through purposeful design...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Concept. Patent. Production.
Designbox is a global innovation house working with clients around the world and in our own back yard to turn great ideas into impactful products, brands and experiences. We use design to create change, focusing on sustainable initiatives, social impact and global cultural understanding through coll...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Capturing Reality To Design The Future
ScanTek 3D is a San Diego-based Design & Engineering Firm that develops and enables leading edge lidar solutions that allow for high-precision 3D capture, measurement and analysis across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, engineering and public safety. Our team of experts lead the...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
Architectural Rendering Services That Look And Feel Real
RealSpace3D is a North American architectural visualization studio, founded in 2007, with 2,500+ projects delivered for developers, architects, and builders across the US and Canada...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our Imagination works for your brand's future with bold Ideas and limitless creativity
ArtAmitDesign - Creative Branding & Design Agency with 23+ years of experience, we specialize in turning ideas into impactful results on a global scale. Our expertise spans various design platforms, pushing boundaries to ensure brands stand out and thrive...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Nadiad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $16/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We Are Authors. We Are Autority.
We are a Prague-based graphic studio focused on crafting meaningful brand identities. Our services include strategic graphic and packaging design, enhanced by our expertise in 3D modeling and animation...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Collaborative/Outsourced Fractional CMO Consulting
Data-Driven Omnichannel Growth Marketing Strategies. Including - Brand Amplification: ICP Touchpoint Optimization, Lead Generation: Increased Website Conversions, Reputation Building: SME Content Creation & Distribution, Social Media Engagement: Increased Followers & Post Interactions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smart Digital Solutions, Powered by Practical AI
We're 383. We get the worlds biggest companies fit for the future, helping them to compete in an era of changing customers, competitors and technology...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Digital Transformation Partner
Flyte Solutions is a client Oriented Custom software development company Provide Strategic Solutions for Building ROI Driven Software Development, Web & Mobile Application Development Services within your budget. We help Startup, SMBS & Large Enterprise building Cost-effective Custom Software products...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Creative Services Company For Humans
Righteous Creative is a lean, creative-technology agency that combines brand strategy, product engineering, marketing, and AI automation into a unified execution model for modern businesses. Operating from Atlanta and St. Louis, the company positions itself as an agile, overhead-free partner built for the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Modern Brand Consultancy
Through brand strategy, design, and creative innovation, we help brands undergo transformations big and and small, sweeping and subtle to inspire their consumers, keep pace with culture and excel in the future...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
Design, Animate, Captivate.
Intuitive UI/UX design, captivating animations, and dynamic branding solutions. Our team of experts specializes in producing digital experiences that engage users and elevate businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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
NOCTAVIS - one-stop electronics design house
NOCTAVIS - is an innovative corporation with extensive experience in the design and implementation of embedded electronic systems. NOCTAVIS is an expert in embedded electronics, electronic devices and software, IoT solutions, artificial intelligence and digital optics...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Product Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Connecting Things to Internet
Dotcom IoT is an end-to-end IoT and embedded product engineering company, delivering connected solutions from hardware and firmware to cloud and applications. We build scalable IoT products for healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, energy, and industrial applications...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Product Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Design Strategies and Innovation
We are a multidisciplinary graphic and digital studio that SPECIALIZES in helping clients build outstanding branding solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unlocking The Full Potential Of Amazon.
Cogent Solutions specializes in strategic Amazon solutions designed to drive growth and deliver lasting value to businesses. With a focus on leveraging the power of the Amazon platform, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to optimize performance and maximize success in the competitive e-commerce...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Firm uplift and status for your brand.
Oh yeah: design collective is a packaging and brand design studio, as well as an independent creative label located in Sofia, Bulgaria since 2005...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Branding That Bears Weight
Iron Brand is a London and Essex-based creative agency that focuses on building strong, strategic brand identities designed to help businesses stand out in competitive markets. They specialize in comprehensive brand strategy, visual identity development, and user-centred UX design, combining thoughtful...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Promotional Shop NZ supplies customised promotional products, branded apparel, corporate gifts, and event merchandise to businesses across New Zealand. We focus on quality products, competitive pricing, and personalised customer service, helping brands create memorable marketing solutions for staff, clients...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Event Marketing
- Phone Answering Services
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Powering your Digital Experience Transformation
ZEUX Innovation, a UX design agency based in India, specializes in crafting exceptional digital experiences that drive tangible business outcomes. With a focus on user-centric design solutions, ZEUX Innovation raises the bar in UX design, offering digital transformation programs and innovative strategies to...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Software Made Beautiful
Building good software is not just about writing clean code. It is about understanding the business behind it, designing experiences that make sense, and staying accountable long after launch.Aptica is a Milan-based software house specialized in building custom digital solutions for companies and agencies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trusted By The USA's Leading B2B Brands
FortéNext is a certified Salesforce partner based in the USA, delivering over two decades of expertise in implementing, augmenting, and managing Salesforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, and fintech. Alongside its core implementation, managed services, and...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Your Trusted Partner For Software Development
Vebryx is a Glasgow software company building MVPs, web and mobile apps, AI solutions and UI/UX for startups, SMEs and enterprises across the UK...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Wearables
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Empowering Immersive Product Experiences
Growkees Amazon Product Design Agency. $500M+ driven for brands. 35%+ conversion lift. Real results, real client wins...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Product Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unlock Your Digital Potential
StrategyByte is a Sydney-based digital marketing agency committed to driving measurable business growth through tailored, data-driven strategies. Our multidisciplinary team of SEO specialists, content creators, social media managers, and paid-ads experts work collaboratively to elevate your brands online...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Blacktown, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Solutions for a connected world
Krasamo Inc. is a mobile development company based in Plano, Texas, specializing in iOS, Android, web and cross-platform solutions and firmware for IoT products...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Product Design
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Making things that help people.
Welcome to Matt LeGrice profile! I'm a design specialist with over 15 years of experience doing a little bit of a lot of things. Currently based in Jersey City, NJ...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Making your brand future-proof.
Bängeri engages Gen Z advisors to collaborate in enhancing brand strategies, product and service offerings as well as optimizing marketing communication. We leverage co-creation methodologies in the consultation process...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Design Systems That Work For You
Lienzzo is a Valencia-based technology consultancy specializing in creating custom solutions for businesses. Our team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, enterprise software development, and process automation to solve real business problems...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Digital Creator
Lingabyte is a creative digital solutions brand founded by Akash, offering professional web development, graphic design, and video editing services. With a focus on clean design, user-friendly websites, and impactful visuals, Lingabyte helps businesses build a strong online presence and grow digitally...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ponneri, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our focus is attention to detail with your vision in mind.
SJL Digital Solutions brings to you a wealth of experience in web design, project management, content management, and digital solutions. We understand that every web development project is unique. Whether you need a complex or simple solution, our expert knowledge will help create and support a seamless...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Palma, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Packaging That Builds Brands
Printingblue designs and manufactures custom packaging, printed products, labels, and promotional materials for businesses worldwide. We combine quality printing, practical engineering, and reliable production to help brands stand out...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lets Echo.
Poppy Seed Communication operates as a comprehensive digital marketing agency headquartered in New Delhi, India. We amalgamate extensive experience and profound knowledge to devise client solutions that not only prioritize performance but also exude creativity. Currently, we are actively spearheading...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Design Firms
What services do product design companies offer?
They offer a broad, end-to-end set of services that combine strategy, engineering, and user experience to bring physical and digital products to market faster and with lower risk.
Their key services include:
- Product strategy and discovery: Accounting for over 39% of revenue share in 2023, this concerns defining what product to build and why, based on market demand, business goals, and user needs. It includes market research, product positioning, concept validation, and early-stage product development planning.
- UX research and user experience (UX Design): Understanding user behavior and designing experiences that are intuitive and efficient, relying on UX research, usability testing, journey mapping, and behavior analysis for digital products and services.
- Industrial design: Designing physical products with a focus on usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. It includes form development, ergonomics, materials selection, and collaboration with industrial designers.
- Engineering and technical design: Translating design concepts into functional, manufacturable solutions using engineering principles, including mechanical engineering, system architecture, feasibility analysis, and design for manufacturing.
- CAD modeling and prototyping: Product designers create digital and physical models to test, refine, and validate product concepts before production.
- Branding, visual, and experience design: Aligning the product with a cohesive brand identity and consistent user experience across all touchpoints, while relying on graphic design, packaging, and integration with digital marketing and web development.
- Product launch, optimization, and growth: Supporting the product after design to ensure successful launch and continuous improvement.
How much do product design services cost?
The cost of hiring product design companies varies widely depending on scope, complexity, and the level of expertise.
Product design firms typically charge $100-$450 per hour for full-service work that includes UX design, engineering, and product development.
Project-based pricing:
- Small projects (e.g., concept design, UX audit): $5,000-$15,000
- Mid-size projects, such as UX/UI design for a mobile app or web platform: $30,000-$100,000
- End-to-end product development: $100,000+
What's the difference between product design, industrial design, and UX design?
The best product design agencies combine all three into a collaborative approach, ensuring your product is functional, manufacturable, intuitive, and competitive in the market.
| Product design | Industrial design | UX design |
| A holistic discipline that covers the entire product development process, from idea to launch, across physical and digital products. | A specialized field focused on designing the form, function, and manufacturability of physical consumer products. | A discipline focused on optimizing user experience and usability for digital products like platforms and mobile apps. |
| Aligning business goals user needs, and technical feasibility into a successful product. |
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| Used for end-to-end product design agency work for both physical and digital products. | Used for hardware, devices, and physical goods requiring production. | Used for software, SaaS platforms, web design, and mobile app interfaces. |
Are there hidden costs I should be aware of when hiring product designers?
Yes, you may expect some additional or hidden costs, although most reputable product design companies will present clear pricing.
According to the Project Management Institute, projects with unclear requirements are 2-3 times more likely to exceed budget and timelines.
| Cost category | Estimated cost range |
| Scope creep and extra iterations | 10% to 30% of the total project budget |
| UX research and testing | $5,000-$25,000+ per round |
| Prototyping and engineering work | $2,000-$50,000+ |
| Third-party tools and integrations | $500-$5,000+ per project |
| Post-launch support and updates | $5,000-$15,000+ per month |
| Manufacturing preparation | $10,000-$100,000+ |
The best designers with proven expertise will be transparent about these factors and help you plan for the true cost of product design, instead of just the initial estimate.
What should I look for in a product design firm's portfolio?
When evaluating an agency portfolio, you're assessing whether the team can deliver measurable business outcomes, handle complexity, and align with your product goals.
Therefore, look for the following:
- Proven business impact: Look for case studies that show measurable results. A strong case study might show a 30-50% increase in conversion rates after UX redesign or a 20% reduction in churn for a SaaS product.
- End-to-end product design process: Top product designers should demonstrate a complete design process, starting from research, through ideation, prototyping, and testing, to launch.
- Depth in UX research and user-centered design: A strong portfolio should show how the team understands user needs. High-quality projects often include 5-10 user interviews per testinground, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
- Experience with similar product types or industries: An agency with 3-5 similar projects in your space is more likely to understand constraints and speed up delivery.
- Technical capability and engineering integration: A strong portfolio should show evidence of CAD modeling, prototyping, or engineering work, integration with mechanical engineering or development teams.
- Complexity and problem-solving ability: A renowned product design studio showcases how it solves complex challenges. Projects involving multiple user roles or workflows indicate higher capability.
How do product design companies measure success?
They measure success based on real business impact, user experience, and product performance:
- User experience (UX design) performance
Measured through usability metrics like task success rate, time-on-task, and user satisfaction. Better UX can improve task completion rates by up to 80%, according to Nielsen Norman Group. - Conversion and revenue growth
Design improvements are tracked through conversion rates, sales, and funnel performance. Small UX changes can increase conversions by 10–25%, according to Forrester. - User engagement and retention
Active users, session duration, and churn rate show how well the product meets user needs. PwC reports that UX improvements can boost retention by up to 30%. - Time-to-market and efficiency
A strong design process reduces delays and rework. Companies with mature design practices can cut development time by up to 50%, according to McKinsey. - Product adoption and market fit
Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. - Return on investment (ROI)
Design is evaluated based on revenue growth and cost savings. Design-led companies achieve 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher shareholder returns, according to McKinsey.
What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline for a product design project depends on the scope and complexity, as well as whether you're building digital or physical products.
Most product design firms follow a structured timeline ranging from a few weeks to several months, as presented in the table below.
| Phase | Timeline | Process |
| Discovery and research | 1-3 weeks | Defining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| Concept development | 2-4 weeks | Cefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| UX/UI and detailed design | 4-8 weeks | Developing high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products. |
| Prototyping and testing | 2-6 weeks | Building prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback. |
| Engineering and handoff | 2-6 weeks | Finalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams. |
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