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We provide design and development services for software products. Our services are IT consulting and outsourcing, design and development of software using modern technologies based on artificial intelligence, mobile applications, web services and websites, system integration, maintenance and functional...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Mobile App Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a London based strategic Branding, Packaging & Marketing Agency with over 19 years experience building FMCG, CPG & Consumer brands. We are a full service agency with over 19 years experience building global brands and iconic challengers. Working with clients from concept to consumer...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Founded by Sandy Tinsley in 1974 with nothing more than a desk and a vision, Tinsley Advertising has transformed into a highly respected retail advertising agency in the Southeast. Our remarkable portfolio comprises regional, national, and international clients while boasting an exceptional team of creative...
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- Advertising
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Custom software agency focused on building scalable web platforms, e-commerce solutions, and system integrations. We help businesses streamline operations, automate workflows, and grow through tailored digital solutions powered by modern technologies and AI...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Branding
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Curtea de Argeș, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pronovean helps small and medium businesses (SMBs) build or buy digital technology solutions to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mono, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tubik Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Award-winning design studio (est. 2013, Ukraine) helping startups and enterprises grow through UX/UI, Webflow websites, branding & motion. 1,000+ projects for Huawei, Adobe, Opera, UN. 160+ awards incl. Webby & Awwwards. Senior craft, fast communication, design tied to business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Amberlight works with clients to increase investment returns in technology and cybersecurity. We partner with investors and senior management to build world-class product and service design teams...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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
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
Product design company working with start-ups and established companies in a wide variety of sectors...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Wearables
- Location
- Ballymena, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Teague is an independent design consultancy solving complex challenges through physical and digital design, engineering, and human factors...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Rivelles
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Over 10 years ago we started to stir cosmetics in our small country kitchen in the Vienna Woods. Even now, our products are still handcrafted and bottled in our factory. The production quantity is limited. Our products are consciously manufactured in small batches, so we can avoid overproduction...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We’re a global consulting and creative partner...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
Your one stop solution for Rapid Prototyping and short-run production of High Quality parts...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Filament, we know that the way people fund, develop, manufacture, buy and sell things is changing; but we use this change to our advantage. We help you go from initial sketch to final product, successfully integrating the physical, software and service elements...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- IoT
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a UX/UI design agency. We Design any kind of websites, web/mobile apps, etc but b2b SaaS apps are our main focus.We care about our projects and we always think about the design from a business perspective.We love to create fancy designs but effectiveness is always the main focus...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Versett is revolutionizing how people interact with technology. From American Express to TD Bank, this innovative digital firm has been trusted by some of the world’s biggest names for projects across multiple continents in recent years – and it's paying off! Over one million users rely on its platforms...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our award-winning digital experiences improve lives across a range of platforms, including mobile, wearables, Web 3.0, AR/VR, and kiosks...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our passion lies in developing Android and iOS apps that enhance the lives of over 3,500,000 people worldwide. Whether you are looking to conduct business or make a difference in the world, we are ready to join forces and bring your ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ustwo is a design studio specializing in digital product development, launching innovative products, services, and companies that have a significant impact on the world. Founded in 2004, we have partnered with leading brands worldwide and have established studios in major cities such as New York, Malmö...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Quintessential creates amazing mobile and web applications to ensure lasting business distinctions and a fantastic user experience for your audience...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are here to help you find opportunities and experience growth, from programmers with expertise in data science, blockchain, full stack, front end, and back end to artists specializing in photography, writing, videography, UX/UI, and graphic design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We were born in 2009, let me tell you, our foundations are strong in every way...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Rivoli, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
I am a motivated product designer with a passion for creating meaningful experiences through design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Tehran, Iran
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Woosh, we turn your mobile app ideas into reality. With skilled developers and a passion for innovation, we create cutting-edge apps tailored to your unique business needs. From concept to deployment, we guide you through the process, leveraging the latest technologies for seamless experiences on iOS and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Established in 2008. A design studio based in Osaka...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Osaka, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Evolve Collaborative is a catalyst for change, partnering with leading brands to create impactful products, services, and experiences. Our commitment to solid insights enables brands to evolve rapidly, connect deeply with their audience, and remain truly relevant...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
UnlikelyPlaces is a trailblazing creative agency that believes in the transformative power of creative inspiration for business growth. From brand storytelling to marketing strategies and technology integration, we challenge the status quo to drive our clients' businesses forward. Our belief in big ideas from...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Design Dimension Inc. is the go-to resource for captivating product design solutions. With a diverse range of services, including custom displays, interactive exhibits and graphic production, our team of skilled professionals brings your vision to life with meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Paradigm CX is the catalyst for scalable success, delivering exceptional product, brand and business design solutions. Led by award-winning designers, our agile studio empowers startups and established brands alike to thrive in a rapidly evolving market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Genuity Concepts, Inc. is the leading agency specializing in innovative product design and promotional solutions. With a dedicated focus on creativity and generating brand awareness, we collaborate with clients of all sizes, delivering customized products that maximize sales and make a lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Product Creation Studio is the premier integrated product development consultancy that brings product visions to life, delivering solutions that enrich lives. With expertise in industrial design, electronics design, mechanical design and more, we collaborate with clients across diverse industries to create...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LINK Product Development is the trusted partner in co-developing innovative products and streamlining your product development plans. With a talented team of professionals and a track record of award-winning designs, we bring your ideas to life with excellence and precision...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delta CX is a full-service agency specializing in UX and product design. With a focus on research and prototyping, we design and improve products and services using empathy and user-centered design thinking. Our realistic Axure prototypes bring ideas to life and serve as valuable tools for collaboration and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Formation is a dynamic product development firm dedicated to driving new product innovation. Our expertise lies in creating groundbreaking products for a wide spectrum of clients. We are particularly focused on tackling challenging assignments that push the boundaries of innovation...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
redgroup is a Minneapolis-based full-service product development consultancy with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in employing design strategy, design thinking, and human factors engineering. Our multidisciplinary teams tackle challenges, creating better user experiences while engineering...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
COVE Design is a creative engineering and product design firm known for delivering designs that simply work. From conceptual sketches to production, we guide clients through the entire product design and development process. Combining creativity with engineering excellence, we create functional designs that...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Chaska, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Functionaire is a user experience design, product design and strategy firm...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Mobelux is the destination for designing, building, and branding award-winning mobile apps and modern web platforms. With a rich history dating back to 2008, our team has a track record of shipping top-notch digital products that shine. From renowned Fortune 500 companies to ambitious startups, we create...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Hi, my name is Hidde van der Ploeg.I'm a Product designer, Developer that likes to create apps that are simply as beautiful...
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- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey! I'm Vincent Alojado, A product designer from Oakland, CA. I am a passionate Product Designer with expertise in UX/UI design, visual design, wireframing, and prototyping. With a strong background in product design and a keen eye for detail, I specialize in creating simple, high-quality experiences for...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
With over 50 years of design and development experience we are able to help with whatever your brand needs. We develop products that not only look and work great, but we also develop products that are fully researched to meet critical commercial objectives...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Windsor, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! My name is Keren Mevorach. I promise I'm not like the stereotypical Karen. My name is spelled with two es, so I'm quite different...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are Blue Day Solutions! A full-cycle development company, specializing in web and mobile applications development, based in Marbella, Malaga...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Málaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hi there! My name is Tomas Hustoles, I'm a professional digital product designer with a focus on UI Design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
FS Studio crafts cutting-edge immersive software solutions, empowering enterprises to thrive in the era of Industry 4.0. With expertise in digital twins and immersive technologies, the agency optimizes operations, elevates competitive advantage, and drives success. From ideation to launch, FS Studio blends...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- VR/AR
- Location
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cake & Arrow is a UX design agency specializing in creating innovative digital experiences for insurance and financial services. Its human-centered design approach prioritizes empathy, resulting in digital solutions that drive business success while making insurance and financial services more accessible and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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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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