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Digitbloom is a Toronto-based UX/UI & product design agency partnering with startups in AI and HealthTech. We don't just deliver clean UI we help ambitious founders grow their products through UX strategy and data-informed design...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vibhuti Technologies is one of the leading IT Company in a market featuring excellent skills. We have top development services for hiring web developers and designers which modify your business in a better and effective way...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creative Director specializing in brand identity and packaging for consumer lifestyle brands. I work with founders at the earliest stage, shaping products before they reach the market through scalable visual systems built for long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Sophisticated solutions for complex problems...
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- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Garofalo UX is a San Diego-based digital experience consulting practice helping organizations solve complex digital challenges through human-centered strategy, usability research, and product architecture...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
UEYE Solutions is a leading B2B design company committed to enhancing the professional appearance of businesses through tailored design solutions. With our expertise, we ensure that every aspect of your company's visual identity reflects professionalism and excellence, setting you apart in the competitive...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Bright Inventions is a software consulting studio based in Poland...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Red Thread Innovations is a digital product development firm that helps organizations solve real customer problems and drive business value through meaningful digital products...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We tell stories, disrupt markets and unleash the madness in our brains! We're digital natives, and we're ready to transform your brands! TAC Universe positions itself as more than a traditional marketing agency by emphasizing collaboration, scalability, and long-term business impact. Their approach integrates...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Founded in 2018, Zone Websites is a digital solutions agency that has delivered over 1500 successful projects. We specialize in HTML, React, PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Shopify, JavaScript, CRM integrations, and more. Our mission is to create innovative, tailored digital solutionsfrom responsive websites and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Luminary Studio builds and looks after websites for small businesses in Surrey and Greater Vancouver: website design and redesigns, website support and maintenance, local SEO and Google Business Profile management...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A trusted partner for professional Photoshop outsourcing. From hand-drawn clipping paths to advanced image editing. Clipping Path Outsource delivers flawless visuals fast and affordably to boost your sales...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dinajpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From a first brand identity to a better website or a more efficient workflow, Theepa Studio brings design and technology together to help businesses present their ideas clearly and make their next move...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are simply a team of passionate creative individuals, perfectionists, dreamers, curious workaholics seeking challenges and success, wherever that takes us. We use the potential in each and every one of us to create a diverse yet coherent mosaic of skills. We at AdsPlus are known for “Taking the Bull by...
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- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Advent produces moving experiences for people. We think that shared experiences help to create brand loyalty. We help organisations of all stripes in engaging their audiences with displays, exhibits, graphics, and interactive aspects, whether you're looking to enthral fans, impress recruits, or win over...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Inventing the future of business by creating brands, products, and experiences that move culture forward...
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- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We offer a unique end-to-end service that allows us to guide you through the entire product lifecycle. We call this service The Blueprint Method...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Software Development
- Creative Services
- Wearables
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- Location
- Keighley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Aamra Infotainment is the subsidiary of Aamra Companies (www.aamra.com.bd) - a one-stop ICT Enabled Services & digital marketing solutions company serving the globally for 35 years since 1985. It owns first-ever & most long-standing lifestyle web portal Bangladeshinfo.com since 2000...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Renew Power is a digital marketing company in Colombia that exceeds customer expectations. We offer website development, SEO optimization, and more...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We develop, design and support mobile apps and services...
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- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Izhevsk, Russia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a collective of creative individuals aimed at providing you affordable yet beautiful graphics for both offline and online materials. A wide range of services such as product packaging designs, logos, website development, company profiles and more! Want amazing designs? Look no further...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cymbol Design, Inc. is a web & mobile design agency based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We design websites, prototypes, and complete digital products. Our mission is to partner with startups and development firms to create cutting-edge apps and technology that creates growth for your business...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a digital marketing agency based in Japan. We have over 30 years experience working with small, medium and large enterprises. We specialise in SEO, SEM, Website Design and optimisation as well as many other services. If you would like to find out how we can help your business internationally or in...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Himeji, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Percept FZCO is your go-to for all of your Branding and Marketing needs. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, our team of highly efficient professionals will bring life to existing brands or revamp start-up ones! We break free from stale trends by taking each project as its own challenge - seeking...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Povio is a company that is based in San Francisco and specializes in designing and developing digital products that make a positive impact. With over 1000 successful projects delivered and a team of over 200 skilled professionals, we have collaborated with multinational companies like VW, unicorns such as...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic Goal Management increases businesses' profitability through business coaching and consulting. We are experts at unlocking the potential of business owners and leadership teams. We solve business problems through management interventions as part of our business consulting services...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Thetford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Established in 2002 in the USA, ObjectStyle stands as a distinguished software technology company. We are dedicated to offering comprehensive end-to-end IT services that encompass a wide spectrum of solutions. Our expertise spans various domains, ranging from web design and mobile app development to IT...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Pulsebay, we're a compact, tech-savvy team with our fingers firmly on the pulse of the latest trends in web and application development. Our approach is selective and personalized; we partner with a limited number of clients at any given time, ensuring each project receives the unique attention it...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Exline Labs is a remote-first user experience design company and custom software development team focused on UK and EU startups and SMEs. We design and build bespoke web platforms, AI solutions, and SaaS MVPs through strategy-led, user-centered development...
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- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bastaki Design is a product design studio that helps AI companies, SaaS platforms and enterprise teams turn complex workflows into digital experiences people actually adopt...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Headquartered in Melbourne, our multi-disciplinary team of designers and specialist engineers develop products across any industry and geography that help clients lead their categories. Our services and capabilities span the entire product development process and have been developed, refined, and optimised...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Engineering
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- North Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help Brands, Startups, and Enterprises create bold new ideas and bring them to life. As a design and technology company, we leverage the most advanced Software application, AI technologies, and Subject-Matter expertise, to design products, platforms, and services that deliver a massive impact. We are...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Antagosoft creates complex websites and mobile apps for startups, SMBs, and industrial facilities. Weve been working as a reliable software development partner since 2010...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
BlueSail AI builds custom software and automation for businesses running on spreadsheets, workarounds, and expensive tools that never fit. Web apps, internal systems, client portals, AI agents, and workflow automation - designed around how your operation actually works. Based in Jacksonville, FL, with a...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a cross-disciplinary design studio based in London. We partner with visionary leaders to create brands, products, services and experiences that engage people and deliver results. We also work with founders and investors in innovative startups to help them realise their potential and turn their...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Intcore is a technology partner that builds scalable software and helps companies reduce cost and grow faster through AI products and AI automation...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Maxwell Engineering Solutions Limited is a leading precision engineering and manufacturing company in India, specializing in components for underwater pelletizing systems and polymer processing applications. With advanced CNC machining capabilities and ISO 9001 certification, Maxwell delivers high-quality...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I am the Principal Architect and Co-Founder of Architects At Work, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in Ahmedabad, India. Since 2013, our studio has been dedicated to creating timeless, functional, and innovative spaces that seamlessly blend aesthetics with purpose...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WE ARE WOLFFEWe help create vivid, memorable brand personalities by way of visual identity and style, and distinctive tone of voice. We go further.By way of immersive, exploratory innovation workshops and dynamic tools, we help create new brand offerings, whether they be initiatives, exhibits, products...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $700/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are not limited to just web design; our expertise spans across digital marketing, web development, app development, and more. This versatility allows us to offer tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients, regardless of the platform...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Wave Digital is a Melbourne-based iPhone app, Android app and Web app development company founded in 2000. Our local app design and app development team create quality custom apps, delivered efficiently with reliable technology and flawless design. Our aim - to build mobile and web apps that make lives...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help bring your products to life, whether it is Minimum Viable Product, Application Development, AI Integration, UX/UI Services or to scale your existing software applications...
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- Web Design
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We offer end-to-end services, starting with concept and strategy, and continuing through design, development, QA, DevOps, and support. We believe in co-creation, enabling our clients to bring their own ownership and knowledge of their business and brand while we contribute our rich expertise to the table. Our...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tatwansh Digital is a digital and creative agency specializing in visual storytelling and impactful design. From three-dimensional (3D) animation to graphic design, digital marketing, and strategic campaign planning, its team delivers exceptional results tailored to clients' needs and goals. The agency excels...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Nascenture is your preferred technology partner for developing an innovative and transformative digital solution. We've spent the last nine years designing, developing, and scaling robust web, mobile, and custom software solutions that drive innovation and deliver digital success to your business...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Apex SEO Company works to grow your business using professional SEO services, AEO services, and custom Wordpress & Webflow website designs. Your focus is making more money so our focus is on conversions and ROI. Contact us today to see what we can do for you...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Neenah, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help agencies and product teams build, stabilise and scale complex WordPress platforms with expert engineering, performance optimisation and reliable white-label support...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Orbe3D is a professional 3D modeling and rendering studio focused on furniture and product visualization for eCommerce brands, manufacturers, and creative agencies. We deliver photorealistic 3D renders, AR/VR-ready assets, and digital twins that help businesses reduce costs and launch faster...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We’re a product development company with a difference! We blend marketing knowhow with technical R&D expertise into every stage of our projects. Based just outside London, we combine expertise in industrial design, engineering and marketing to provide a holistic service for your business. Our aim is to...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Longfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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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