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My name is Dale Waters, I'm the founder and creator of Team Waters. I design brand experiences that tell stories, solve problems and elevate lives...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Joe Fulginiti is a forward-thinking advocate of inclusive user-centered design, recognized as a leader, mentor, and strategist in the field. His objective is to foster a culture of collaboration...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designing to capture a brand's essence is what truly brings brands to life. As an independent branding agency, we partner with clients seeking exceptional solutions to elevate their brands...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vinaya Naikar is dedicated to creating digital experiences that bring joy and empower users to reach their goals...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Scot is a proactive leader who motivates and guides the creative team in generating innovative ideas, collaborating closely with key stakeholders. He excels in developing high-quality designs, branding, online advertising, and product strategies...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Product Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pixel & Voxel is a graphic design studio where every creation narrates a unique story. We turn ideas into captivating visual experiences...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Jaycie Mota, I'm a Front-End Website Developer, Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics Editor, and Illustrator...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Oaklyn, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Coppergate Design Co. is a branding and design agency specializing in consumer packaged goods. They assist small food and beverage businesses in competing with major brands by creating world-class packaging. Their designs for labels, boxes, websites, and more are crafted to be visually striking and resonate...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Belmont, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nora Mohr is an independent designer based in Barcelona. Originally from Frankfurt, she has over 15 years of experience working independently and alongside agencies on various design projects, bringing a wealth of expertise to her work...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tiffany is a highly skilled and multifaceted visual designer based in New York, specializing in the development of compelling brand identities and strategic art direction across various creative disciplines...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Christopher Rimando, I'm a professional Freelance Graphic Designer focused on delivering top-notch branding, motion graphics, print, and web design solutions...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a creative studio specializing in graphic design, helping companies enhance their visual communication. Our expertise includes brand creation, packaging design, and logo illustration...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pixel crafter and idea wrangler, I turn empty canvases into visual narratives and brands into immersive experiences. I help businesses bring their vision to life through thoughtful, engaging designpowered by color theory, typography, and a healthy dose of caffeine. Every project is driven by purpose, packed...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Brand Craft is a strategic branding agency crafting bold, memorable, and purposeful brand identities. Based in Oman, we partner with forward-thinking businesses across industries to build brands that connect, differentiate, and inspire...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Product Design
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- Location
- Muscat, Oman
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marti Walker is a user experience designer with a focus on business strategy, bringing eight years of experience as a marketing creative. She has helped private equity startups develop compelling stories that expand their vision and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Bored Members is a creative studio combining expertise in design, motion, and storytelling. We specialize in delivering thoughtful and engaging visual content that resonates, turning ideas into compelling experiences...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New Cairo City, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Julias work lives where storytelling, creative direction, and brand strategy meet. Driven by a deep appreciation for detail and symbolism, she approaches every artistic and strategic choice with intention and purpose...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi! My name is Tom Foyea, I'm a graphic designer and founder of Foye Design, based in Berkshire, UK. I specialize in branding, print, and event design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Maidenhead, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GOLDEN is an independent design studio based in the UK and USA, specializing in brand identity, creative direction, visual design, and experiential storytelling for globally recognized brands. The studio creates impactful design solutions that blend culture, creativity, and strategic thinking...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design Dashes is a subscription-based design and development studio that creates brands, websites, digital products, and software solutions for high-growth digital startups. The studio offers unlimited design and development requests for a flat monthly fee, with the option for clients to pause or cancel their...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Newport, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rainfall is a design studio specializing in brand identity, interactive experiences, and digital products. With a dedicated team and a personal approach, we craft thoughtful, articulate solutions that elevate brands and drive meaningful engagement...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LDNZ is a one-stop-shop foryour every design related requirement. To enhance customers on your digital platform or refresh your product’s look,product packaging and anything in between, LDNZ has allyoursolutions...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transforming ideas into impactful digital experiences through design and innovation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are a digital agency providing web design, web development, UI/UX design, branding, graphic design, animation, video editing, and copywriting services. We are interested in using location-based data to improve our business visibility, reach more local customers, and better understand potential markets...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founder led studio for SaaS products, web apps, iPhone apps and websites. Oleksandr Sendziuk has designed digital products for 22 years and leads every project himself, from strategy and the design system to the build in Next.js, SwiftUI or Webflow. AI assisted development with Claude Code keeps delivery fast...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our team specializes in mobile apps and web design.Main areas of work:- Web Design (UI/UX)- Front-end Development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular, React, JQuery)- Building Complex Web System- User Interface AnimationsRelated areas of work:- Logo Design- Branding...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NCube builds technology teams in Kiev, Ukraine for companies worldwide. We source engineers based on specific requirements – Java, Scala, Python; iOS, Android, Angular, React, Node.js, and more...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Supercharging brands through creative design and strategy...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Sincersoft we specialize in the development of modern and scalable web applications that efficiently meet the needs of our clients. We prioritize an individual approach to customers, understanding that each project has unique requirements. Therefore, we tailor our solutions to fit the specific needs of...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kežmarok, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are CREATIVE LEMON! A professional design studio founded by Jelena Senicic. Designer with great potential in branding, illustration, packaging, and web design. Based in Belgrade, there was a chance to create a strong background of more than 20 years of advertising experience...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an Experience Design Company. We partner with companies worldwide to craft their brand universe and set out on unique journeys to shape their future...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RockSoft Tech delivers innovative digital solutions with a focus on performance, scalability and user experience. We combine strategic thinking with modern technology to build reliable systems, helping businesses grow, adapt and succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create process automation solutions that help speed up work operations, optimize team collaboration, and reduce employee workload...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Reputation Management
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Ukrainka, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
J.C.S.L Ltd is a Nicosia-based digital agency that bridges creative web design with business automation. Since 2013, we have built responsive, modern websites and implemented ERP systems (Zoho, Odoo, Salesforce) that connect sales, warehouse, and accounting into one seamless workflow. From custom web...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Product Design & Engineering Agency...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marketing Eden brings website design, development and digital marketing services together for businesses across the United States. Based in Palos Hills, Illinois, the online agency also provides SEO, branding and graphic design...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Palos Hills, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The WebDesign is a web design agency in Amsterdam and Diemen, building professional, user-friendly websites and conversion-focused webshops. We combine creative design with the latest technology to deliver fast, well-structured custom sites that bring in customers...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Diemen, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
'At DoodleMango, we make 2D Animation Explainer Videos that drive distinction and awareness to your business service and products. Having made Explainer videos for clients from startups to established organizations, we stand at 12+ years of experience with 800+ videos in 15 languages. Got a complex idea?...
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- Video Production
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Coimbatore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Dolly Link Creative Solutions is a modern, creative marketing agency that provides future technologies such as holograms, video production, 3D modeling, graphic design, web pages and web shop design. We are specialized and well-recognized in logo design...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Velika Gorica, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design 360 Studio is build on the idea that good design should feel effortless but work hard behind the scenes. We help business shape their identity through thoughtful visuals, clean design, and a clear undestanding of what makes them different. .Every project is approached with care, creativity, and a focus...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nexila is a product design & development agency focused on building clear, scalable, and high-impact digital products for modern businesses. We partner with AI startups, SaaS companies, and growing teams to design and develop experiences!...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2003, AREA 17 is an independently owned digital product agency with studios in Paris and New York. Inspired by the brains visual cortex, we transform sensory data into meaningful digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $172/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Ilona Studio is a creative consultancy firm specializing in branding, marketing, and communications solutions. Our diverse skill set straddles the worlds of photography, design, editorial, strategy, and technology...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Thought driven creative design & marketing solutions that drive human behavior...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At PixarsArt we work to enhance your online presence. Leading technology used to provide creative web design and development services. Our focus is to increase your business turnover with an effective online presence...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
LION is a full-service digital agency that specializes in strategy, user experience design, and development. Our global team uses research and prototyping to gain a deep understanding of user needs, providing tailored solutions that exceed clients' goals...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
BEEZY BRANDING is a Creative Design studio founded in 2021 by Karen "Beezy" Vardanian.We have two office in Kyiv and Yerevan...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hakuna is a global design company dedicated to shaping human digital experiences by infusing our partners with creativity, innovation, and efficacy...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer comprehensive product design services, covering UI/UX design and all aspects of product marketing, available for a fixed monthly rate, providing a convenient one-stop solution...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Headsprung is a creative marketing agency specializing in branding, storytelling, and eCommerce. The name Headsprung symbolizes the blend of elements that create the atmosphere when engaging with a brand...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Diemen, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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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