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Were a digital design studio crafting visually engaging products, seamless eCommerce experiences, and integrated brand systems that connect with your audienceempowering lifestyle, fashion, and tech companies to thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Tato Studio is a meta-team that develops 3D real-time experiences that transform cultural values into organizational values. We design identities, including how they appear, perform, and provide the audience with immersive experiences. We are a global composite network of artists and specialists...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Ecommerce Solution Group (ESG) is a network of e-commerce professionals dedicated to revolutionizing the e-commerce order fulfillment space for small to medium-sized businesses in the e-commerce sector. We offer a scalable logistics plan, transparency in all our dealings, and a promise to make things right...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Kenner, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
EMERGE
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.EMERGE offers personalized product design service for organizations seeking to elevate customer engagement and retention. Innovation and expertise converge effectively in each of our digital product initiatives, enabling us to empower digital transformation across healthcare, tech, and manufacturing...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Superbase Creative is a fully-connected agency that works like an agile and energetic extension of your in-house team. Simply put, SUPERBASE helps brands stand out from their competitors so clients can focus on other critical areas of business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're a boutique agency for the entrepreneurs, the movers, the shakers, and the change-makers. Think of us as an extension of your company, your on-call creative team. We are the raw materials of your brand: designers, coders, writers, producers, and cultivators of the creative landscape. We've helped build...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Wizeline is a recognized global leader for on-point, outsourced design and technology services. Headquartered in San Francisco, the firm provides optimal data leverage, new market capitalization, product development, and much more. More than 10 million people use Wizeline products every day...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
In the world of constant change we live in, it’s becoming harder than ever to bring an idea to the world that people love. Understanding business requirements and coming up with user-centric results require a consistent and thoughtful process in this paradigm shift...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Favorite Child, a Quad agency, is a spirited design agency with the soul of a boutique, backed by the scale and know-how of a global company. We help brands play favorite and win with strategic design that makes your brand easy to love, hard to ignore and impossible to resist...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Advance Web Solutions is a professional web design, graphic design, and digital marketing agency based in Airdrie, Alberta. We help companies of all types and sizes grow with success. Whether you are a start-up company or an established brand we'll advance your businesses to the next level!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Strategic UX and design.Bespoke, multi-platform programs.Connection and engagement.Authentic storytelling and public relations.Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Next XR Group builds immersive AR, VR, MR, and AI solutions that transform how people learn, train, and work. Operating across 6 countries, weve delivered 60+ enterprise-grade experiences across education, manufacturing, healthcare, and construction, earning 6+ awards globally...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tantã das Ideias is a big agency in a small format. All the professionals came from the major agencies in Brazil, forming a team that delivers the same technical and creative quality of a big agency but without those exorbitant amounts charged by them. With a shorter distance between the client and our...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our product design team solves complex challenges by merging solid engineering principles, beautiful design, and a user first approach...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Wearables
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- Location
- Wicklow, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Planeta Digital
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We create corporate, representative websites, Internet services, mobile applications and startups...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Digital Solutions is a full-service UI | UX, Website Development, and Application Development Agency located in Irvine, California...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Full-service digital agency specializing in interior designers, architects, artists and luxury brands. Our services include branding, social media marketing and high-end web design. With an artist's touch, we aim to deliver extraordinary results to the most discerning clients with heartfelt service...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Made Studio offers personalized, end-to-end product development, focusing on hardware development and manufacturing. With experience working with renowned brands and OEMs, we provide innovative connectivity solutions across IoT, wearables, micro-mobility, medical devices, and consumer electronics...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Iomico is a trusted full-cycle IoT engineering company with development centers in the EU and Latin America and offices in the US...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Recognized as one of the most inventive companies worldwide by Fast Company for five consecutive years (2019-2023) and awarded Adweek's Global Agency of the Year in 2018, 2021 and 2022, we are a dynamic creative organization that is always up for new challenges...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
IdeasAssistant is offering professional Design & Development, Marketing and Automation Services since the year 2012. Until now, we have served hundreds of clients worldwide. We owned an experienced team of engineers, designers and marketing professionals. Hire us and we will take care of all your needs from...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Brand42 is an award-winning creative agency with a focus on effective design and brand solutions across all marketing channels. This London-based agency blends technical expertise with world-class creative chops, giving your marketing strategy a decided advantage over the competition. Full-scope marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At MOW Designs, our mission is to uphold and enhance brand excellence through innovation, integrity, and empathy, creating impactful experiences, while fostering meaningful connections...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Wve Labs is a digital product company bringing strategy, design, and engineering together to create mobile apps, web platforms, and custom software. Since 2015, we have partnered with startups, growth companies, and global organizations to design, build, and scale digital products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Kanopy designs, builds and launches apps founders are proud of. Strategy, design, iOS, Android, web and AI. About eight weeks to the App Store...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ramsey, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are a creative agency in Faro specializing in design, martech, marketing, audiovisual production, 2D and 3D animation, branding, and digital products. More than just executing projects, we create stories that flow, connect people, and help your brand move forward...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Faro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WMDE is a group of design & engineering creative professionals, with the collective skillset to transform idea-to-product...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Juno Creative team is versatile, with skills ranging from branding and packaging to copywriting...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help design products that are not just easy to use but also consistently well resonate with users and customers, as well as well-performing on the market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Spinning Fox is a digital product design agency specializing in product research, strategy, and UX/UI design for websites and applications. The agency helps clients achieve tangible results from their digital platforms by understanding customer needs, improving user experience, and scaling businesses...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Whether its web design, photography, videography, or copywriting, our creative team works closely with you to bring your vision to life with a perfect blend of artistry and precision...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We start every project from a blank page no formulas, just ideas that reveal the soul of each brand. Every detail serves a story built on essence, aesthetics, and lasting impact because for us, design is storytelling, not decoration...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We do not believe in divisions. We combine intuition with analysis, emotions with planning, vision with execution, strategy with creativity. We help brands communicate not louder, but smarter. So that every message has a meaning that makes a difference...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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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
- 10 Projects Listed
Atlantic Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is an engineering-led product development consultancy specializing in transforming ideas into manufacturable, real-world products. From concept design and prototyping to manufacturing strategy and production support, AMS helps startups, founders, and established...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Wearables
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are an IT solution consulting company dedicated to solving business challenges through a holistic approach. We deep-dive into customer problems to create customized digital and physical solutions for businesses to optimize operations and drive growth...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a team of senior UX Designers, Brand Specialists, and Communication Strategists with over 15 years of experience designing websites, brands, and digital products that delight users across the world...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Isidro, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design and build high-impact software for regulated industries delivering AI-ready, secure, and scalable solutions aligned to your business goals. From early strategy to validated prototypes, we help teams reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and build the right product the first time...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
National Center for Industrial Design and Innovation 2050.LAB is engaged in the projects to increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of local products in the Russian and international markets, as well as research and development work for the transport and engineering complex enterprises in Russian...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We provide end-to-end Product Design Strategies and Digital Solutions. By using no-code and low-code technologies, we move fast, creating premium products without the high price tags.We strive for delightfulness in everything we create, with integrity and transparency baked into our design process...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Warten Weg, an experienced freelance graphic designer, serves as your creative collaborator. From crafting distinctive logo designs to creating captivating illustrations, Warten Weg excels in bringing your vision to fruition. Join us in a collaborative journey at wartenweg.com to access outstanding design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pinetown, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Matic is a strategy, design, and technology partner. We help teams build brands, websites, and digital products that drive growth. Trusted by GoDaddy, Nextracker, Colorado Tourism, and Toast...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
NeoDimensional is a US design and development studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a second studio in Sylhet, Bangladesh. One team of seven designs in Figma and builds in React, Next.js and WordPress: marketing websites, web apps, booking platforms and custom software. Every project has a fixed price...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We’ve been creating top notch UI and Branding designs for famous products. Now we are ready to help your product stand out...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are an independent, full service creative studio that has pioneered in experiential storytelling. Through our diverse approach, we keep our clients culturally relevant, distinct and well connected to their audiences...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Turn opportunities others miss into digital products, services, and ways of working that keep you ahead...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Codequest is an AI-driven software studio based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2009, were a small, focused team of engineers, designers, and data scientists who create fast, functional, and beautiful digital products driven by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to user-centric design...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Hey! My name is Amy Sit, I'm a Product Designer with a background in user research and organizational strategy with 6 years of experience...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello! We are Milani Design & Consulting, a product design agency with innovation, circular economy design. We are founded back in 1963 by Therese Naef...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Thalwil, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nikhil Singh is a professional Product Designer driving product-led growth initiatives like engagement and monetization for Acrobat...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Location
- New York City, New York
- 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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