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Limbi.co is a design studio dedicated to creating both physical and digital solutions. We bring ideas to life through projects and products spanning web, e-commerce, industrial, and graphic design...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Las Condes, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vebryx is a Glasgow software company building MVPs, web and mobile apps, AI solutions and UI/UX for startups, SMEs and enterprises across the UK...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Wearables
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EMP Designs is a studio from Emanuel Pereira, specialising in high-impact websites and design for brands that want to stand out.We build websites, online stores, branding and web & mobile apps all coded from scratch and tailored to your business. No templates, no page-builders, no limits. From concept to...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WULF Arts Inc. was founded in 2014 with a strong belief in thetransformative power of design to influence human perception &create cultural impact. As a team we put that power to work to shape aperception of brands that will create positive business impact& enhance commerce.This fundamental...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We boost the innovation by combining IT, AgTech, Engineering, and Design solutions to drive your business to the next stage. Each practice area is designed to go along with the necesity of your company, overcoming cultural and technological barriers to pursuit the innovation...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
G&G specializes in brand-building for bold clients who take unconventional routes to outperform their competition. Our ethical approach uncovers strategic perspectives and brings brands to life in cluttered markets...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Hi! Im Alesha, a creative professional from Washington, DC. I grew in the print shop and am currently working as a hybrid digital designer + developer...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Contempo Design + Communications is a distinguished design agency that has been making a difference since 1996. With a focus on unique and contemporary design, we offer a range of services, including branding, environmental graphic design, interior architecture, marketing collateral and website design and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Mondli Solutions! We are a digital design agency that is offering to you professional website design and graphic design services in South Africa...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Thohoyandou, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Welcome to Myrik Design! My name is Keenan Abrantes, I'm the founder and director of the agency...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Genny Salvatore is a dedicated designer with more than 12 years of experience spanning diverse sectors and products, including publishing and digital media, hospitality, e-commerce, and online marketplaces...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We blend innovative design, strategic SEO, and powerful branding to launch your business ahead. Blankboard Studio is a digital experience agency specializing in Webflow development, UX/UI design, and branding. We create scalable, conversion-focused digital solutions that empower startups, creative brands, and...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wysio is a software engineering agency focused on realizing digital products through custom development, UX/UI design, CMS solutions, and governance systems tailored to enterprise and niche industry clients...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Natal, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growkees Amazon Product Design Agency. $500M+ driven for brands. 35%+ conversion lift. Real results, real client wins...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Product Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UIA (Unconventional Internet Access) is a marketing and web design agency focused on turning attention into clients. We help businesses fix whats not working in their website, messaging, and marketing structure. Most of the time, the issue isnt effort its clarity. We simplify, restructure, and optimize so...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $69/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
usability, user experience, conversion rate optimization, usability testing, expert reviews...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Holycode is a software development and IT nearshoring company, based in Switzerland, Germany, Serbia and Romania...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
A forward thinking end to end digital solutions specialists. An innovative creative agency who will grow, develop & enhance your business online...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Southbank, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our efforts are concentrated on understanding our clients' needs and what will make their app the best product on the market. Over a hundred entrepreneurs have received our assistance in realizing their goals...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- IoT
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Marseille, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Magnna Web Design, led by the talented freelancer Sanya. is a Belgrade-based design studio. With expertise in Web Design, WordPress websites, Branding and Rebranding, Logo Design, Package Design, Graphic Design, and product design, we offer innovative and tailored solutions to elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
With a solid background boasting over 15 years of experience as eCommerce consultants, we've engaged with diverse eCommerce platforms...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Product Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
GotPrint is an online printing services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California. Catering to businesses and creative individuals, the company offers a broad range of print products from business cards and brochures to custom apparel and signage delivered with fast turnaround times...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Direct Marketing
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hey there! My name is Bhakti Kulmala, and I'm the person behind Bhakti Creative. Specializing in WordPress based web design & development while also creating larger concepts and brand identities...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Loviisa, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
StrategyByte is a Sydney-based digital marketing agency committed to driving measurable business growth through tailored, data-driven strategies. Our multidisciplinary team of SEO specialists, content creators, social media managers, and paid-ads experts work collaboratively to elevate your brands online...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Blacktown, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DigitalX Studio is an AI-first creative agency based in Italy. We help brands grow through artificial intelligence, premium visual production, web development, automation and digital strategy. From AI-generated content and product visualization to Shopify, WooCommerce and business workflow automation, we...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bergamo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SparkableAI is an AI-powered brand and content platform helping founders and growing teams build stronger brands and create professional, on-brand marketing, social media, sales, and creative assets faster. Build your brand. Create faster. Stay on-brand...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Altos, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tuesday is a Webflow consulting, design, and development firm. Brands around the globe trust us to help them design and build websites, landing pages, and e-commerce stores...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hey there! I'm Pratyush Kumar, a passionate product designer with over 3 years of experience. My passion for the design started since I was in 7th grade, little weird but more true. Later I started charging for my services and began designing covers for my friends too. I had no idea that my modest beginnings...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello world! My name is Arsal Idrees, a professional product designer with 2 years of experience and a background in both graphic design and user experience design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
One simple premise: every business has a story to tell. Conflict. Passion. Comedy. Triumph. In a world flooded with images and information, your story sets you apart, tells people who you are, where you came from, and where youre going. At hi-gloss we listen closely, look deeply, and think boldly. We look to...
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- Package Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe in bold ideas that solve business challenges. We take a strategic approach to creativity. We are interested in people and human relationships. This is the main thing to know about us. And these are the brands we are proud to work with...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We use creativity and our activistic edge to make ideas for change visible, recognizable and tangible. We create unconventional concepts, formats, products, events, collaborations and much more...We call this optimistic branding...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blackjet is an agile agency that can unlock your brand’s vision. We’re multi-disciplined creators. But smart Place Branding, thoughtful Strategy & Design, and leveraging Tech & Data are kind of our jam. These are three pitches we love hitting out of the park...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Located in Orange County, LightHouse Graphics provides local and national clients with world-class marketing and design services...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
edirect are a full service agency with offices in Bournemouth, Leeds and Dubai, established in 2001 and servicing over 2,000 clients. If you need help with graphic design, web design or digital marketing we have a wealth of talent and experience ready to make your project a success...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We design memorable brands and digital experiences, that drive business growth and build lasting relationships with your customers...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cracow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We specialise in developing software and mobile apps for start-ups and small businesses of all types. Whatever your business idea is, we can help you bring it to market quickly and within a realistic budget...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AHT TECH JSC is a premium software development corporation based in Hanoi, Vietnam and a global network of sub companies in Japan, the US and Sweden. Our pool of 500+ professionals and developers has earned reputation for delivering optimal services in multiple verticals using technology driven approaches to...
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- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Branding, Packaging, Web Design, Editorial Design...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Coimbra, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a Complete Digital Marketing Agency: Marketing Consulting, Digital Marketing, Design and Strategies for your Business!...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Graphic Design Eye offers to save money up to 50% for our clients. It gets the best service in Graphic Design, Logo Design, Clipping Path, Photo Retouching, and many other services related to your requirements in this era of competition. Along with this, we're keen to show our expertise in all the sectors of...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We have more than 8 years of experience developing custom software, primarily web and mobile apps...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Waker is a software and UX design company that empowers businesses of all sizes to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The agency offers comprehensive software support and maintenance services, ensuring sustained growth and client success. Waker strategizes and implements digital products that resonate with its...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a top-rated Canadian team helping organizations build engaging apps that positively impact their communities. Want to explore your project fit? The pack's got your back...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Qwertify is a software development company that takes pride in delivering notable mobile and web products with measurable outcomes. Our passion lies in empowering your business to stand out...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Beograd, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We offer project services, solutions, managed services, and staff augmentation with a focus on mobile apps for iOS and Android as well as SharePoint and Documentum...
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- ERP Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Product Design
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
For startups, founders, and innovative business managers eager to bring their digital ideas to life, we offer fantastic teams and end-to-end support...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our in-house production team, which consists of UX/UI designers, developers, and project managers, ensures that every product is developed to the highest standards possible...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bitbean is a rising leader in software engineering that uses its unique Shifting Perspectives™ Methodology to build powerful custom enterprise software that increases efficiency, productivity, and profitability...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Lakewood, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At SeeSaw Labs, our team transforms tedious tasks into streamlined experiences. We believe that thoughtful design and collaboration can have an immense impact on improving lives while working towards strategic business goals. Our simple yet effective solutions offer a dynamic approach to problem solving with...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Design Firms
What services do product design companies offer?
They offer a broad, end-to-end set of services that combine strategy, engineering, and user experience to bring physical and digital products to market faster and with lower risk.
Their key services include:
- Product strategy and discovery: Accounting for over 39% of revenue share in 2023, this concerns defining what product to build and why, based on market demand, business goals, and user needs. It includes market research, product positioning, concept validation, and early-stage product development planning.
- UX research and user experience (UX Design): Understanding user behavior and designing experiences that are intuitive and efficient, relying on UX research, usability testing, journey mapping, and behavior analysis for digital products and services.
- Industrial design: Designing physical products with a focus on usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. It includes form development, ergonomics, materials selection, and collaboration with industrial designers.
- Engineering and technical design: Translating design concepts into functional, manufacturable solutions using engineering principles, including mechanical engineering, system architecture, feasibility analysis, and design for manufacturing.
- CAD modeling and prototyping: Product designers create digital and physical models to test, refine, and validate product concepts before production.
- Branding, visual, and experience design: Aligning the product with a cohesive brand identity and consistent user experience across all touchpoints, while relying on graphic design, packaging, and integration with digital marketing and web development.
- Product launch, optimization, and growth: Supporting the product after design to ensure successful launch and continuous improvement.
How much do product design services cost?
The cost of hiring product design companies varies widely depending on scope, complexity, and the level of expertise.
Product design firms typically charge $100-$450 per hour for full-service work that includes UX design, engineering, and product development.
Project-based pricing:
- Small projects (e.g., concept design, UX audit): $5,000-$15,000
- Mid-size projects, such as UX/UI design for a mobile app or web platform: $30,000-$100,000
- End-to-end product development: $100,000+
What's the difference between product design, industrial design, and UX design?
The best product design agencies combine all three into a collaborative approach, ensuring your product is functional, manufacturable, intuitive, and competitive in the market.
| Product design | Industrial design | UX design |
| A holistic discipline that covers the entire product development process, from idea to launch, across physical and digital products. | A specialized field focused on designing the form, function, and manufacturability of physical consumer products. | A discipline focused on optimizing user experience and usability for digital products like platforms and mobile apps. |
| Aligning business goals user needs, and technical feasibility into a successful product. |
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| Used for end-to-end product design agency work for both physical and digital products. | Used for hardware, devices, and physical goods requiring production. | Used for software, SaaS platforms, web design, and mobile app interfaces. |
Are there hidden costs I should be aware of when hiring product designers?
Yes, you may expect some additional or hidden costs, although most reputable product design companies will present clear pricing.
According to the Project Management Institute, projects with unclear requirements are 2-3 times more likely to exceed budget and timelines.
| Cost category | Estimated cost range |
| Scope creep and extra iterations | 10% to 30% of the total project budget |
| UX research and testing | $5,000-$25,000+ per round |
| Prototyping and engineering work | $2,000-$50,000+ |
| Third-party tools and integrations | $500-$5,000+ per project |
| Post-launch support and updates | $5,000-$15,000+ per month |
| Manufacturing preparation | $10,000-$100,000+ |
The best designers with proven expertise will be transparent about these factors and help you plan for the true cost of product design, instead of just the initial estimate.
What should I look for in a product design firm's portfolio?
When evaluating an agency portfolio, you're assessing whether the team can deliver measurable business outcomes, handle complexity, and align with your product goals.
Therefore, look for the following:
- Proven business impact: Look for case studies that show measurable results. A strong case study might show a 30-50% increase in conversion rates after UX redesign or a 20% reduction in churn for a SaaS product.
- End-to-end product design process: Top product designers should demonstrate a complete design process, starting from research, through ideation, prototyping, and testing, to launch.
- Depth in UX research and user-centered design: A strong portfolio should show how the team understands user needs. High-quality projects often include 5-10 user interviews per testinground, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
- Experience with similar product types or industries: An agency with 3-5 similar projects in your space is more likely to understand constraints and speed up delivery.
- Technical capability and engineering integration: A strong portfolio should show evidence of CAD modeling, prototyping, or engineering work, integration with mechanical engineering or development teams.
- Complexity and problem-solving ability: A renowned product design studio showcases how it solves complex challenges. Projects involving multiple user roles or workflows indicate higher capability.
How do product design companies measure success?
They measure success based on real business impact, user experience, and product performance:
- User experience (UX design) performance
Measured through usability metrics like task success rate, time-on-task, and user satisfaction. Better UX can improve task completion rates by up to 80%, according to Nielsen Norman Group. - Conversion and revenue growth
Design improvements are tracked through conversion rates, sales, and funnel performance. Small UX changes can increase conversions by 10–25%, according to Forrester. - User engagement and retention
Active users, session duration, and churn rate show how well the product meets user needs. PwC reports that UX improvements can boost retention by up to 30%. - Time-to-market and efficiency
A strong design process reduces delays and rework. Companies with mature design practices can cut development time by up to 50%, according to McKinsey. - Product adoption and market fit
Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. - Return on investment (ROI)
Design is evaluated based on revenue growth and cost savings. Design-led companies achieve 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher shareholder returns, according to McKinsey.
What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline for a product design project depends on the scope and complexity, as well as whether you're building digital or physical products.
Most product design firms follow a structured timeline ranging from a few weeks to several months, as presented in the table below.
| Phase | Timeline | Process |
| Discovery and research | 1-3 weeks | Defining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| Concept development | 2-4 weeks | Cefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| UX/UI and detailed design | 4-8 weeks | Developing high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products. |
| Prototyping and testing | 2-6 weeks | Building prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback. |
| Engineering and handoff | 2-6 weeks | Finalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams. |
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