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Papperie provides end-to-end eco-friendly global packaging solutions for brands worldwide. We offer low MOQs, international specialty paper sourcing, and fast turnarounds. Get quoted today!...
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- Package Design
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- Product Design
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- Location
- Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Outwitly is a UX staffing and design strategy partner with a 20,000+ practitioner network and 2,600+ pre-vetted by in-house UX experts, not generalist recruiters. Innovation leaders trust Outwitly to help them scale UX impact, de-risk high-stakes talent placements, and avoid slow hiring cycles...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Müller Expo creates custom trade show exhibits and engaging exhibition environments that help brands stand out, connect with visitors, and make a lasting impression...
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- Logistics
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Thesis is an innovative technology design and innovation consulting firm that delivers bespoke solutions to meet unique client needs...
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- VR/AR
- Wearables
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cave is an award-winning creative agency specializing in photorealistic 3D product rendering, visualization, and digital content creation for clients worldwide. We help engineers, product designers, manufacturers, and brands transform concepts, CAD data, and technical designs into compelling visual assets...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ramsgate, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
raster.studio is a purpose-driven design studio combining ethics, sustainability, and creativity into brands and experiences that benefit people and the planet...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Miercurea Ciuc, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Marouani Mohamed, I'm a branding specialist from Tunis, Tunisia...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RAFdesign is a design studio specializing in branding and packaging, boasting over 18 years of expertise in creating distinguished brands and captivating packaging...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I started my career in design during the early 1990s, gaining experience in various small and large businesses. Following my graduation from Bath Spa University College with a first-class degree in 2000, I began my freelancing career in earnest...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Stroud, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ahmet Tevfik Uğurel is a skilled Creative Director and Designer with an extensive and varied background in the creative arts. My journey began with explorations in different artistic mediums, eventually leading me to discover a passion for computers, graphic design, and photography. This foundation paved the...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With 20 years of experience in design and advertising, Miguel Diez consistently engages in creative activities, enabling us to successfully execute projects of any size and scope...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Valladolid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dylan Menke Design is a graphic design and branding studio dedicated to crafting authentic, unforgettable, and enduring brands through purposeful design...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Miles is a senior designer specializing in branding, digital design, and art direction, exploring distinct opportunities within each project, from subcultural work to global brands...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, I'm Robert Toman, a designer with over 10 years of experience. After graduating in multimedia design in Denmark, I worked at the leading design agency e-Types and later led digital design at the sustainable apparel brand Organic Basics, both based in Copenhagen...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Katie is a designer, creative rebel, and the force behind Katie Rou Design. She helps unconventional brands ditch the boring formula and build identities that are bold, strange, and unapologetically real...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Clever Starfish is a digital marketing and web agency dedicated to building user-friendly, visually appealing, and results-driven solutions for businesses. Whether you need a simple brochure website, an e-commerce platform, a marketing strategy, a social media presence, or a custom solution, were here to...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a globally distributed team brought together by a shared passion for exploring imagery across all media. We communicate through visuals, inspired by a deep appreciation for culture and typography...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zyntech Labs is a software development company specializing in custom software, website, and mobile app development for startups, SMEs, and enterprises. We design and build secure, scalable, and user-friendly digital solutions tailored to each client's business goals...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Battle Creek, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Collab Island Studio is a founder-led design agency for B2B SaaS and AI companies. We handle brand identity and rebrands, SaaS website design, pitch and sales decks, sales collateral and product UX/UI, so venture-backed teams can raise, launch and sell with a consistent, credible story...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The all-in-one AI fashion design platform built to power the next generation of professional apparel creation and e-commerce efficiency...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- eCommerce
- AI Development
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- Location
- Hangzhou, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We handle the full gamut of business development, marketing strategy, branding, design (web, app, packaging, etc), custom manufacturing, and logistics for all manner of industries (such as: electronics, cannabis, wine & spirits, food, jewelry, cosmetics, candles, clothing, sports, medical, home goods, and...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Norgic is a Stockholm-based full service custom software and mobile app development company that provides phenomenal and convenient end-to-end software and mobile application development services globally...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help our customers ideate, design, develop, and launch beautiful and scalabe software solutions to succeed in their industries. Growing at 500% year-on-year, we have been ranked the 3rd Fastest Growing Tech Compnay in India (FT1000)...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Smashed Grid Studio is a distinguished design studio specializing in providing comprehensive services tailored to book authors and publishers. Our expertise encompasses book cover design, illustrations, typesetting, and book interior design, ensuring that each publication receives meticulous attention to...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based in the vibrant and diverse city of Austin, Texas, CreativePickle is a comprehensive creative agency. Since 2001, we have been designing custom logos, top-notch branding, and related products for a wide range of clients...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bond is a brand design consultancy focused on innovation. You provide the opportunity, and well create the brand to seize it...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Krista, based in Berlin, is an art director and strategic designer who assists businesses in addressing challenges and engaging with their target audiences through innovative concepts and visual storytelling...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Russell Shaw, and I'm the person behind Russell Shaw Design. For over fifteen years, I've assisted brands of various scales in bringing their identities to life, ensuring they engage with their audiences in meaningful, impactful, and lasting ways...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Intuitia is a design-driven digital agency specializing in UI/UX, web design, and development. We craft intuitive digital experiences that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality. With expertise in Webflow and WordPress, we build high-performance websites that engage users and drive results. Our...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Euless, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design Stratum is more than a design and development studio. Were a team of designers, developers, animators, and strategists who help brands connect with people through meaningful digital experiences. From creating brand identities and building websites and apps to producing CGI content and 3D animations, we...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Elmont, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Curitiba-PR-based design studio focused on brand development, strategic positioning, and packaging design. With more than a decade of experience in the creative industry, we blend deep expertise in visual identity and branding to craft solutions that empower businesses and build meaningful...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
If you're a passionate business owner, Sheer is your creative ally. We understand how vital strong positioning is in a competitive market and are here to help you achieve it...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Product Design
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- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WiNKYFACE is a full-service graphic design studio crafting distinctive brand identities, balancing playful expression with structured design. We specialize in design, development, and creative direction...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a design studio that partners with high-end brands to enhance brand value, amplify messaging, and ensure alignment with corporate vision through expert brand identity and product design...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New Taipei, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Self-titled is an award-winning Melbourne-based creative studio specializing in branding, communications, spatial design, and digital experiences. The agency is known for combining strategic thinking with refined visual design to help ambitious businesses create meaningful and memorable brand identities...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Prahran, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
What is core to your product, is a solid understanding of your end user, and your business goals. Add in the magic of scalable design, and you can create exceptional software that people love using. Our secret is a collaborative culture that merges business and user needs with creativity...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Houston IT Developers LLC, we specialize in web design, mobile app development, and SEO driving real results. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, our team of experts is dedicated to transforming your vision into reality with innovative designs, seamless functionality, and unmatched support...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Conroe, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Salto Innovation is an Amazon-focused creative agency and the creator of StorySell, a conversion-first storytelling system designed for how Amazon shoppers decide in the first 3 seconds. We help brands increase conversion through strategic A+ content, PDP architecture, and Amazon-native creative sys...
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- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
we help customers to built their brand value, helping customers to establish a visually appealing brand and packaging solutions for their products...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ruston Design is a strategic creative consultancy led by an experienced Creative and Product Design Leader with over two decades of experience building brands and shaping digital products that deliver measurable business growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WellDesign is a digital marketing agency that has great expertise in the field of website creation and visibility. Welldesign provides quality services for companies wishing to develop their online presence...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Niedermodern, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At DolFinContent, we are a bold and innovative graphic design agency that transforms ideas into powerful visual stories. Specializing in bespoke branding, digital artistry, and seamless user experiences, they bring creativity and strategy together to elevate businesses above the competition...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategy-led creative studio in Chicago building brand and product systems for Series A-B tech, fintech and healthcare companies. Founded by alumni of Apple, YouTube and FOLX Health, we design brands, design systems and Webflow sites your team can run without us...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ZivZo Marketing Group is a Full-Service agency servicing for-profit and non-profit orgainzations natuionally. Your organizations gain immense advantages through ZivZo's unwavering dedication to creativity, strategic insight, and client triumphs, evidenced by its widespread client base nationwide...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a Brand, Packaging & Digital Design agency based in Milan.Since 1978 we shape Brand & Packaging Design projects for food & beverage, health & beauty, home care and pharmaceutical sectors.We study, create and develop the identity of the best brands. The ones to be found in people’s every day life.We...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grizzle & Tan, has over 20 years of experience in delivering engaging experiences across digital platforms, using technology and media to entertain and educate audiences in areas ranging from online to museum exhibitions.We provide end to end services, from consultancy and specification through to...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a digital design and technology studio in New York, Bogotá and Mexico City, building websites and digital products for scale, clarity and business growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Selma Digital is a design-driven studio dedicated to crafting products that are both functional and visually compelling. Their approach combines in-depth brand insights with user experience best practices, all delivered through an agile and adaptable process...
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- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! Ela Gabriela is a Creative Studio founded by Gabriela Dule, and is based in Offenbach am Main, Germany...
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- Package Design
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- Location
- Offenbach, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At JAM, we bring together brands and people, delivering cohesive solutions across branding, packaging, advertising, and social media. As part of our passionate and dedicated team, youre more than just a clientyoure an integral part of our agency. Together, through collaboration, we create something...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Design Firms
What services do product design companies offer?
They offer a broad, end-to-end set of services that combine strategy, engineering, and user experience to bring physical and digital products to market faster and with lower risk.
Their key services include:
- Product strategy and discovery: Accounting for over 39% of revenue share in 2023, this concerns defining what product to build and why, based on market demand, business goals, and user needs. It includes market research, product positioning, concept validation, and early-stage product development planning.
- UX research and user experience (UX Design): Understanding user behavior and designing experiences that are intuitive and efficient, relying on UX research, usability testing, journey mapping, and behavior analysis for digital products and services.
- Industrial design: Designing physical products with a focus on usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. It includes form development, ergonomics, materials selection, and collaboration with industrial designers.
- Engineering and technical design: Translating design concepts into functional, manufacturable solutions using engineering principles, including mechanical engineering, system architecture, feasibility analysis, and design for manufacturing.
- CAD modeling and prototyping: Product designers create digital and physical models to test, refine, and validate product concepts before production.
- Branding, visual, and experience design: Aligning the product with a cohesive brand identity and consistent user experience across all touchpoints, while relying on graphic design, packaging, and integration with digital marketing and web development.
- Product launch, optimization, and growth: Supporting the product after design to ensure successful launch and continuous improvement.
How much do product design services cost?
The cost of hiring product design companies varies widely depending on scope, complexity, and the level of expertise.
Product design firms typically charge $100-$450 per hour for full-service work that includes UX design, engineering, and product development.
Project-based pricing:
- Small projects (e.g., concept design, UX audit): $5,000-$15,000
- Mid-size projects, such as UX/UI design for a mobile app or web platform: $30,000-$100,000
- End-to-end product development: $100,000+
What's the difference between product design, industrial design, and UX design?
The best product design agencies combine all three into a collaborative approach, ensuring your product is functional, manufacturable, intuitive, and competitive in the market.
| Product design | Industrial design | UX design |
| A holistic discipline that covers the entire product development process, from idea to launch, across physical and digital products. | A specialized field focused on designing the form, function, and manufacturability of physical consumer products. | A discipline focused on optimizing user experience and usability for digital products like platforms and mobile apps. |
| Aligning business goals user needs, and technical feasibility into a successful product. |
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| Used for end-to-end product design agency work for both physical and digital products. | Used for hardware, devices, and physical goods requiring production. | Used for software, SaaS platforms, web design, and mobile app interfaces. |
Are there hidden costs I should be aware of when hiring product designers?
Yes, you may expect some additional or hidden costs, although most reputable product design companies will present clear pricing.
According to the Project Management Institute, projects with unclear requirements are 2-3 times more likely to exceed budget and timelines.
| Cost category | Estimated cost range |
| Scope creep and extra iterations | 10% to 30% of the total project budget |
| UX research and testing | $5,000-$25,000+ per round |
| Prototyping and engineering work | $2,000-$50,000+ |
| Third-party tools and integrations | $500-$5,000+ per project |
| Post-launch support and updates | $5,000-$15,000+ per month |
| Manufacturing preparation | $10,000-$100,000+ |
The best designers with proven expertise will be transparent about these factors and help you plan for the true cost of product design, instead of just the initial estimate.
What should I look for in a product design firm's portfolio?
When evaluating an agency portfolio, you're assessing whether the team can deliver measurable business outcomes, handle complexity, and align with your product goals.
Therefore, look for the following:
- Proven business impact: Look for case studies that show measurable results. A strong case study might show a 30-50% increase in conversion rates after UX redesign or a 20% reduction in churn for a SaaS product.
- End-to-end product design process: Top product designers should demonstrate a complete design process, starting from research, through ideation, prototyping, and testing, to launch.
- Depth in UX research and user-centered design: A strong portfolio should show how the team understands user needs. High-quality projects often include 5-10 user interviews per testinground, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
- Experience with similar product types or industries: An agency with 3-5 similar projects in your space is more likely to understand constraints and speed up delivery.
- Technical capability and engineering integration: A strong portfolio should show evidence of CAD modeling, prototyping, or engineering work, integration with mechanical engineering or development teams.
- Complexity and problem-solving ability: A renowned product design studio showcases how it solves complex challenges. Projects involving multiple user roles or workflows indicate higher capability.
How do product design companies measure success?
They measure success based on real business impact, user experience, and product performance:
- User experience (UX design) performance
Measured through usability metrics like task success rate, time-on-task, and user satisfaction. Better UX can improve task completion rates by up to 80%, according to Nielsen Norman Group. - Conversion and revenue growth
Design improvements are tracked through conversion rates, sales, and funnel performance. Small UX changes can increase conversions by 10–25%, according to Forrester. - User engagement and retention
Active users, session duration, and churn rate show how well the product meets user needs. PwC reports that UX improvements can boost retention by up to 30%. - Time-to-market and efficiency
A strong design process reduces delays and rework. Companies with mature design practices can cut development time by up to 50%, according to McKinsey. - Product adoption and market fit
Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. - Return on investment (ROI)
Design is evaluated based on revenue growth and cost savings. Design-led companies achieve 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher shareholder returns, according to McKinsey.
What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline for a product design project depends on the scope and complexity, as well as whether you're building digital or physical products.
Most product design firms follow a structured timeline ranging from a few weeks to several months, as presented in the table below.
| Phase | Timeline | Process |
| Discovery and research | 1-3 weeks | Defining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| Concept development | 2-4 weeks | Cefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| UX/UI and detailed design | 4-8 weeks | Developing high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products. |
| Prototyping and testing | 2-6 weeks | Building prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback. |
| Engineering and handoff | 2-6 weeks | Finalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams. |
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