The gap between a compelling product concept and a market-ready design is where most projects lose momentum. Find leading product design companies on DesignRush with verified credentials and client feedback that can brindge that gap.
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Marble IT delivers exceptional solutions with cutting-edge technology. Our agile teams create tailor-made Web and Mobile apps, Video Games, 3D encounters, and AR/VR solutions. We expand our knowledge to stay ahead of the curve and deliver unique solutions. We're here to help you achieve your goals!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- VR/AR
- Web Development
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Slick Web Studios: Where design meets excellence. We craft captivating visual experiences tailored to your brand. With a dedicated team and a commitment to perfection, we deliver innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact. Elevate your brand with Slick Web Studios today...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $700/hr
Rendimension is a US-based architectural visualization studio delivering photorealistic 3D renderings, interiors, exteriors, and immersive VR walkthroughs for residential and commercial real estate. We help developers, architects, and builders communicate design intent, speed up approvals, and launch...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Timacum's team offers a wide range of services that could help your company in any stage of the business. The services we offer range from the discovery phase and consulting, through product development and implementation, all the way to SEO optimization and content writing. We specialize in creating modern...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Nis, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ICON is a full-service creative agency with a CPG focus and broad multicultural expertise. We deliver conceptual and strategic solutions from simple packaging facelifts to multi-faceted marketing campaigns and everything in-between. Big or small, we’ve got you covered; whether you’re a category leader or...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
Custom Logo & Branding specialist | Your Brand. Our Passion...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
E-ux.pro is a professional UX and Visual Designers team always ready to make your digital product powerful and competitive. We help companies increase brand value through useful digital products and shaping user experience...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Emids works with leading healthcare companies to develop technologies that will transform the future of the care industry. The company has developed products that allow seamless data flow to areas of need. The company has also worked in developing care items to assist the elderly...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Location
- Gatineau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
GENENSE is a 3d architectural visualization and rendering studio. We work in collaboration with architects, designers, real estate developers and manufacturers all over the world...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Async Labs is a Software development and marketing agency providing custom tailored IT solutions to various industries...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Product Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Lansoft is a Software development company, offering a wide range of it services. We not only develop Web and mobile apps from scratch, but also can easily integrate into ongoing projects, as well as provide QA, DevOps and Cloud services...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Minsk, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Reliqio is the development partner for founders building AI-powered B2C products. We own the technical vision end-to-end strategy, design, engineering, and the outcomes they produce...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Fabel X spawned from a quest for excellence, our team remains dedicated to providing optimal solutions tailored to each scenario. No obstacle is insurmountable, and we consistently unearth the finest outcomes. Our commitment to delivering never wavers; adverse outcomes are unwelcome, making your success our...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Deck5 has been serving well-known regional and international companies since 2001. The four heads Dietmar Dix, Marcus Frankowski, Meike Noster and Prof. Harald Steber and their team have different focal points, which is why Deck5 covers broad areas in product design and product presentation and offers...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Rimti is a UX/UI design and digital product studio in Kaunas, Lithuania. Since 2017 we have designed and built 50+ e-commerce platforms, web apps, SaaS products and corporate websites for Pigu.lt, Barbora, Venipak and Bank of Lithuania. Rated 5.0 on Clutch. Projects from €5,000...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
We are a custom graphic design agency with a group of passionate and creative designers deeply aware of recent digital landscape. Our graphic agency claims to be a convenient place where dreams are achieved, motion become apparent, and brands discover their style. Established in 2020, Webnhubs journey...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We build custom digital products that drive business results, combining strong technical delivery with a deep understanding of business needs. Our team adapts to your working style and helps you make smart technical decisions, speaking a language you'll understand...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $46/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Pulssse is a premier agency specializing in UX design, Branding, and Webflow development. We craft transformative digital experiences for top global brands by seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence, cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and a human touch :3...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a design agency and creative studio in Mexico specializing in branding and brand implementation in its different key touch points...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Sneakers Apps designs and builds apps that grow businesses...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- AI Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Brand, product, and web development run as one process, with no handoffs between separate teams...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
We specialize in creating emotional, animated interfaces and wow websites that make complex SaaS products more human and appealing to use while ensuring great UX. A small studio with highly talented, top-notch designers and professionals. Our big dream is to make Kyiv the world capital of design. We believe...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
We provide educational publishers, B-to-B marketers, private equity, and brands that embrace a culture of learning with expertise and resources to develop new products, create and implement marketing plans, and expand distribution channels...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative Coefficient is a full service industrial design studio helping startups through to global brands turn ideas into market ready products. With 25+ years of experience across consumer electronics, medical devices, smart home, commercial and industrial products, we blend creativity with practical...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
No lengthy hiring process. No slow agency timelines. Just a dedicated designer, ready to begin tomorrow and quickly iterate toward exceptional UI/UX...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Big Bang is a group of design, interaction, and engineering experts creating extraordinary experiences. We focus our expertise at the intersection of physical and digital, leveraging an agile approach to create unified products...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pixeltree is a Manchester-based digital experience and product consultancy...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Heads is a branding agency focused on creating and developing strong brands. We combine strategy and design to build distinctive identities, packaging and communication systems that help brands stand out, connect with audiences and grow...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
UX-Focused Web Design & Development Experts Driving Growth for SMEs...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're an animation production company specializing in high-quality animated promotional, marketing, and explainer videos to promote your business online.If you are looking for an amazing animated promotional, marketing, or explainer video at an affordable price, we're here to help you grow...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Backdoor Studio is a Florence-based digital design studio founded in 2024. We architect visual ecosystems where engineering rigor meets artistic direction across web experiences, 3D e-commerce, VFX, branding, generative AI, and physical production. A team of 9 operating in fashion, luxury, design, automotive...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Zajno Crew
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zajno is an international digital design and development studio. We translate your personality through digital experiences and even more. Our forte is to create unconventional websites and apps with cutting-edge custom graphics, photos, videos, and animations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Db_studio is an innovative, creative design agency specializing in digital product design, branding, research, and strategy, all enhanced by AI. We design solutions that reduce time-to-market and scale seamlessly as you grow...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We create distinctive and meaningful products with a focus on sustainability, new technologies, and cost-effectiveness. We deliver high-quality production-ready designs and our multi-disciplinary team can assist you with branding, packaging, project management of manufacturing & all the aspects of market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Rondesignlab
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Let us show your strengths. We engage digital experts to raise investments and enhance your team. We partner with the world's top companies to build transformative digital experiences, websites, and brands...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Wavespace
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Wavespace, we specialize in taking ideas from concept to company. As a leading design agency, we offer high-quality services across various domains, including UI/UX design, SaaS, Mobile App Design, and Web Development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We are an Italian industrial design company specializing in industrial design and product development. Our design consultancy produces value, quality, and innovation...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Market Research
- Wearables
- Branding
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
as a full-service design agency under the leadership of fritz frenkler, f/p design is your partner for design innovation. our international and multidisciplinary teams in germany and japan support you from brand and product development to communication...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
PilotCow Studio is a creative agency that specializes in providing a wide range of services related to graphic design, copywriting, and content creation. With a team of skilled and experienced professionals, we at PilotCow Studio are committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the unique needs of our...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
GelComm, with over 20 years of experience, offers forward-thinking packaging design and comprehensive communications strategy for partners ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Our areas of expertise encompass consumer goods packaging, entertainment branding, licensing and consumer research, all...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Custom Product & Software Development Focused On Your Success...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
At ANDesign Lab, we excel at transforming innovative concepts into tangible reality through our specialized industrial design and development services...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BizBrolly Solutions is a technology driven innovation lab building the platforms, products and services that enable awesome internet business. A technology studio working towards converting creative business ideas into reality. We are a brand technology company profound for its mobile app & custom software...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Cloud Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Based in the UK we work internationally creating new consumer and industrial products. Clients vary from large corporations to creative individuals that need help making their vision a reality...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Stocksfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Razzmic specializes in the creation of compelling digital products and seamless user experiences. Our focus on enhancing User Experience streamlines product utilization, fostering accelerated adoption rates...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Momentum is a specialized healthcare software development company that builds scalable AI-powered solutions and mobile applications for healthcare organizations. Since 2016, we've delivered 100+ healthcare applications for startups, scale-ups, and healthcare providers across the US, UK, and Europe...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
We are a design-driven product development company that transforms strategy into digital products through a connected system of design, development, and Agentic AI...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Ash is a leading UI/UX design studio in Europe, renowned for creating products used by millions of satisfied users daily. Specializing in mobile apps, web apps, and websites, we deliver beautiful and functional solutions tailored to each business's unique needs, transforming them into delightful user...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
With InventIndia Innovations Pvt. Ltd., you can expect a seamless journey from concept to scalable production. As your end-to-end product design partner, our unique expertise delivers transformative results in IP strategy, design, and global manufacturing...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
Brain made is a creative agency that crafts compelling visual identities. From logo design and illustrations to catalogs and brochures, we empower your business to stand out. Through our designs, we tell your brand's story and connect you with your customers on an emotional level...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects 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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