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We are a company driven by innovation, performance, and agile delivery, offering end-to-end information technology solutions through a consultative and customized approach...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dolphinweb is a leading web design agency located in Sydney, Australia. We specialize in delivering tailored digital solutions that elevate brands and enhance user experiences. Our team combines creativity and technology to build visually stunning, intuitive websites that drive engagement and growth...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Paisa Money is an IT company focused on helping businesses grow through innovative digital solutions. They specialize in website design, SEO, and social media marketing, enabling brands to strengthen their online presence and achieve measurable results...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Every breakthrough begins at Zero Point - a singular moment of clarity where biases, habits, and assumptions are stripped away. We help companies and brands transform potential energy into kinetic growth through market research, strategy, and innovation...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Lincolnshire, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Visual Sculptors, led by Ex-McKinsey designers, transforms complex business ideas into powerful visual narratives. From investor pitch decks to executive presentations and reports, we blend strategy, storytelling,AI-driven insights, and premium design to help global brands communicate, engage, grow...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $31/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are proud of our accomplishments and welcome the challenges that have come our way. These challenges have made us more resilient and creative, enabling us to offer our clients seamless and satisfying experiences. Our expertise lies in developing products for the B2B, B2C, and C2C markets...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Mia Trevelyan, the person behind Mia Trevelyan Design. I'm a graphic designer based in Manchester with 7 years of experience in both in-house and freelance roles. I specialize in supporting brands with logo creation, visual identities, and striking marketing campaign materials...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
My name is Jhonnatha, and I have had a passion for design since childhood. At 20 years old, I specialize in crafting visual identities for individuals, businesses, and events. My ultimate aim is to make others view your brand with the same passion that you do...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Mossoró, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Coal Creative is a comprehensive creative agency dedicated to energizing your website, video, social media, design, and more. We welcome you to partner with our diverse team of creative professionals on your next project, campaign, or idea...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Talley-O Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We offer fresh, forward thinking design without the trappings of a larger agency. Talley-O dedicates the team to 100% of the project at hand. Small but mighty & motivated, we provide flexibility and direct service...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cumberland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eddie Imparato Jr., the creative mind behind EiPortfolio, has been committed to supporting brands with innovative design solutions since 2009. Thanks to Eddie's leadership, EiPortfolio has built a strong reputation for creativity and excellence, empowering businesses to enhance their brand presence and...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mays Chapel, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Deia
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Design solutions for product-based brands looking to stand out, captivate their audience, and craft eye-catching packaging that not only grabs attention on the shelf but also builds meaningful connections with their community...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Secret Harbour, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We draw our inspiration from people, culture, and emerging trends, channeling that energy into crafting innovative digital solutions. Our work thrives on close collaboration with clients and partners, ensuring that every project is both creatively fulfilling and strategically aligned...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We were established to fill a vital void in the branding worldcreating brands that do more than just look good. We design with purpose, blending strategy and aesthetics to build identities that stand out and perform in competitive markets. Every design decision is intentional, supporting both visual impact...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Badwerks Studios
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Every business has its own marketing goals, and each requires a uniquely tailored strategy to reach them. From visual design to market tactics, we work to deliver the most effective representation for every client, regardless of size...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jupiter Farms is a design studio focused on cultivating clear ideas, thoughtful visual identities, and meaningful design systems for modern brands...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Charlotte Lam is a Toronto-based graphic designer with a passion for creating compelling brand identities, print materials, and digital experiences. She combines creativity and strategy to deliver thoughtful, visually engaging design across multiple platforms...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rhianna Francis is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and illustrator with more than eight years of experience across illustration, branding, publication, and digital design...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elena Puchkina is a designer with five years of experience working in-house, at agencies, and as a freelancer. Shes passionate about creative communication and emotional branding, with a focus on editorial and print design, typography, and expressive color palettes...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bob Boord is a Chicago-based creative and art director who drives results. He develops omnichannel campaigns that build, launch, and grow brands...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Emily Norris-Jones
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Emily is an award-winning graphic designer who animates brands through bold, inclusive visuals. With a passion for storytelling, branding, and digital experiences, she creates work that is both impactful and authentic...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stellars Tech is a software development company specializing in fintech platforms, AI solutions, and complex data-driven systems. We help startups, growing tech companies, and enterprises build scalable digital products, modernize legacy systems, and integrate advanced technologies into their operations. Our...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Product Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Loulou Studio, led by Alex Christodoulou, partners with independent coffee, food, and lifestyle brands to bring their vision to life. Focusing on the emotions and experiences brands create, the studio helps craft visuals that truly reflect their essence and connect with their audience...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AMO Pictures is a fiction-focused production studio creating vertical dramas, web series, short-form scripted content and feature films for digital platforms and global audiences...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A multidisciplinary studio, we carefully produce memorable stories down to the smallest detail, covering all areas of business: identity creation, website, e-commerce, brand content, augmented reality...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Lyon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
As a public benefit company, we advise the world's leading institutions on how to brave this new century. It's likely you have had a delightful experience with a product or service shaped by our strategic insights...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
We are an Australian full service technology solutions provider, working with some of the most prolific businesses both in Australia & globally. We specialise in creating digital brand presence while simultaneously improving internal technical efficiencies using the most cutting edge technology infrastructure...
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- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Worxwide Consulting (formerly Bids and Beyond) is a digital growth consulting firm that helps companies win bids, improve user experiences, automate sales processes, and enhance customer experiences. With expertise in bid/proposal management, experience design, sales automation, and customer experience, we...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DLYMI is a full-service, collaborative, human-centered design studio. We work with clients from vision through execution and release. We are your partner in creating thoughtful digital experiences that have a responsible impact on the world while delivering on business goals and customer value...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ecrin Digital is an independent design and engineering studio founded in 2023 in France. We build Awwwards-level websites in Astro, Next.js, Sanity and Three.js, and iOS and Android apps in React Native and Expo, for startups and businesses of all sizes. Code is delivered to your own repository. Recognition...
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- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mâcon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We work with startups and enterprise clients to create amazing mobile apps that users love, across iPhone, iPad, Android and the Web...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Prograpp, a Mexican web development company, transforms businesses' unique ideas into profitable and scalable digital solutions. With a mission to facilitate tech adoption and drive innovation, our agile team delivers tailored, efficient solutions to optimize your business processes. We unlock your digital...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We connect brands with their audiences using design, technology and marketing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Loomer provides specialised outsourced business services designed to help companies reduce costs, improve productivity, and scale efficiently...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Sandton, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
SEED is an award-winning virtual reality and augmented reality gaming company with a vision of revolutionizing the entertainment, health and wellness and education sectors. Since its conception, SEED has made rapid progress towards its vision, with a diverse portfolio of successful immersive software and...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Wearables
- Product Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Proximity Lab is a digital product design firm with deep experience creating modern, customer-centered applications. We specialize in UX research, strategy and design...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digital-first branding and creative agency uniquely positioned to differentiate your brand...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Product Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Thoughtful is a technology consultancy that helps you build engineering teams and design better tech by focusing on maintainability, scalability, and cost-efficiency...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A globally recognised strategic design and innovation agency; Tiller Design works with companies, research agencies and sophisticated start ups developing and commercialising deep tech. We work across multiple industries and product categories with extensive experience in medical device development and cloud...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Lumhar Design is a design agency that provides a variety of services that range from branding to website design to logo and production design to social media and software development services. Composed of a team that came from different walks of life, we intend to apply the “design thinking” method to...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Izmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Lineo provides services of product design, mechanical and electricalengineering for electronic products...
Top Services:
- Wearables
- IoT
- Product Design
- Location
- Timișoara, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Custom Product Development, Software Development, and Electronics Design Consulting in the Lexington, KY. Area...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
With a sea of noise in this digital age, it's time to stand out by creating quality visuals and data that capture emotion. Join us as we make an influential mark on the world around us through story-driven visuals backed up with evidence!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Product Design
- Location
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in web, mobile, and voice design and delivery as part of our product strategy and delivery consulting practice...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Utopia is a Software House that offers customized technical solutions for a wide range of industries. Our aim is to assist enterprises by providing tailored IT solutions that cater to their specific needs...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We have the strategic, design, and development skills and resources to put you at ease, whether you are familiar with every aspect of the fintech industry or it's all completely new to you and you feel a little lost...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SwiftKick Mobile is an IT company specializing in app development, digital product enhancement, and efficient talent acquisition. SwiftKick Mobile provides tailored solutions, focusing on businesses' unique challenges. The agency ensures a swift time-to-hire process for mobile professionals with its staffing...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Developing and deploying your own customized mobile app may seem like a daunting task, but with Buildfire, it's easier than you think. With over 10 years of experience, we've successfully built over thousands of apps, saving our clients a total of hundreds of thousands in development costs...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Bend, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mono is a custom software production company with over 15 years of experience in a wide range of business domains. Our team comprises business analysts, software developers, designers, and testers, and we are capable of covering every aspect of custom software production...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Osijek, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide comprehensive Digital Consulting & Technology solutions, including Digital Strategy & Planning, Platform Modernization, UI/UX modernization, Integration, Security, BI Analytics, IT infrastructure, Biotech, CI-CD (DevOps/DevSecOps), Virtualization, Enterprise Mobility & Automation. Our experience...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Product Design
- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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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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