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We are a Strategy-First Software Dev-House who serve visionaries who dare to disrupt the present and choose to drive the future through innovation...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We make strategy and creativity our lifestyle to generate profitability and sustainable brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
The Cutout Pixels is a graphics design agency, that provides the best image editing service where you will get all types of design solutions under one roof. If you want creative design without any hassle, and within your budget Cutout Pixels is the best option...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
PG Brand Reforming is an international strategic branding agency. We both create new brands and refresh existing brands based on current market needs. Every project has its own personalized insights and well thought out long term communication plan...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Creating clarity from complexity...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Housescape is a full-service 3D visualization studio delivering interior and exterior 3D stills, architectural animations, product visualization, walkthroughs, and real estate websites. Based in Lisbon with teams across Europe, we blend high-end quality with hands-on communication and realistic, accurate...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $27/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
KASATKIN is an innovative firm specializing in development blockchain products. Leveraging our extensive expertise, our expert team is committed to delivering exceptional services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Tartu, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
#1 Fast-Growing Product Development Company in the World...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
FiveDotTwelve is a modern software development company especially focused on mobile app development. Were a team of technology lovers who strive to build the best fit-for-purpose products on the market. For us, close cooperation with clients and an individual approach to every project, are the most important...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lodz, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are Flying Bisons, the full-service leading digital consulting company.We craft meaningful experiences for millions of people around the globe.We help big brands and disruptive start-ups supercharge their performance with digital services...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We design products that win critical acclaim from industry experts. TEAMS Design is an award winning, global, industrial design consultancy with 4 international studios. Each is made up of designers, engineers, media producers, strategists, and researchers that focus on creating unique physical and digital...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Healthcare product design and development. We design and build patient and clinician experiences for digital health companies, providers, and MedTech, from first concept to launch...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
CrateBind is a digital product agency that assembles ready-made product teams. Their diverse and innovative teams develop smart, simple and beautiful digital products with speed and precision. Each product team utilizes strategy, design and engineering to build and ship products end to end, with an unwavering...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Design studio active in consumer and luxury market with a strong focus on outdoor and luggage. Strategic design partner, realizing growth by design and design thinking. Active in product design, for industrial, consumer and luxury goods...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Zottegem, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tana Labs is a leading Edinburgh-based product design consultancy specializing in hardware, industrial design, and electronics engineering. We deliver end-to-end solutions from concept and prototyping to manufacturing, combining creativity, technical expertise, and user-centered design to bring innovative...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PAD is a French industrial design agency specializing in the development of technological, medical, and mission-critical products. We support innovative companies from startups to large corporations from the initial idea all the way to full industrialization...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full-service agency specialised in complete digital brand transformations and ambitious connected growth strategies...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
WEDO Creative, a strategic digital marketing agency in Armenia, specializes in innovative design solutions that captivate global audiences. With its comprehensive expertise, the agency breathes life into creative projects. Its culture fosters unity and bold ideas, pushing the boundaries of design to leave a...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Humbleteam
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We create juicy brands, UX/UI design & mobile apps...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Bardo is a design, branding and strategy studio based in Barcelona. We build transformative digital products & brands. We work with processes clients treasure. We've worked with big companies and have helped entrepreneurs launch their startups. We work fast...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
MARKZEFF is an international, full-service, design-consulting firm based in New York City. Currently, MARKZEFF employs a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers, Brand/Marketing Managers and offers an extensive in-house material library...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Radency is a boutique software development agency that transforms business ideas into world-class digital products. We provide full support at each stage of product development, from prototyping and MVP to post-release support...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Managed Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $42/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Elite Crew with years of experience in fintech and humanitarian sector, mobile apps, and web development ready to help get your project to the next level...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Rzeszów, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
FlutterLab is one of the first Flutter-focused Software Development companies been developing with Flutter since the first open beta in 2018...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Founded in 1996, Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm developing medical devices, robotics and consumer hardware. Our strategists, industrial designers and engineers support teams from research and concept development through prototyping and manufacturing readiness...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
SECCI Concept Design is an Italian industrial design studio developing physical products for international manufacturers. We combine product strategy, industrial design, CMF, usability, prototyping and production support to turn ideas into manufacturable, market ready solutions. With experience across Europe...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Dosenyo, we strongly advocate that there are better ways to design. We believe that by applying a systemic design process, any product can achieve greatness, ultimately to help product manufacturers and the end user. We are here to simplify the complexities of industrial design, a discipline that is...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Novoadi, we specialize in turning ideas into manufacturable products through strategic design, creativity, and technical expertise helping brands grow with purposeful, user-centered solutions...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SENSEcity specialises in crafting immersive AR/MR experiences tailored for the cultural heritage and tourism sectors, fostering opportunities for visitors to engage with our collective cities, venues, and historic landmarks in a profound and memorable manner...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Promwad creates custom software solutions, embedded systems design and produces new devices for the global market by taking a clients product from the stage of an idea to the final launch and mass production...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Trinetix transforms ideas into digital products that drive measurable impact. As a product design consulting firm, we are proficient in experience design, UI/UX, and intelligent automation, which allows us to deliver outstanding performance across every project we handle...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
- Product Design
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Working with Tangent gives you access to cross-disciplinary teams to help you meet your digital ambitions- whatever they may be. We help businesses of all shapes and sizes identify and address some of the biggest digital challenges they may be facing. From membership organisations to global blue-chip...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Our specific approach and fusion of development, design, and marketing have proven to be the best practice when it comes to end results. ?We have brought together the most professional and experienced people to provide high-quality services. We have been working with clients from different industries for...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
3D-Ace Studio offers various art outsourcing services encompassing 2D art, animation, and 3D modeling. Their expertise covers various fields, from concept art and wireframes to intricate tasks like 3D character modeling, animation, and visual effects (VFX)...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- VR/AR
- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ratio Product Lab is a full service industrial design agency. We work with startups and established brands to develop innovative hard line product solutions...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in human experience design for online & offline services and digital products. As a team of IT consultants, designers & researchers we help our FinTech, InsurTech, MedTech, IoT, and other clients in shaping surprising and delightful experiences for their customers...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your Trusted Partner in Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, and Low-Volume Manufacturing. Based in Sheffield and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we specialise in bringing innovative ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
97% of products fail, that’s why we work cohesively with your team using the Peterman Method™ to ensure your product is in the 3% that succeed...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CONSULTING + STRATEGY + CREATION : Today for the future after the future. With strategies and innovation inspiring in the long run. Creative. Unique. Sustainable. For your brand, for your products, and always for your success...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Insomnia Cafe: A dynamic software agency merging innovation and expertise. Specializing in bespoke web design, development, UI/UX, and graphics. Our passionate team blends technical prowess with creative finesse, delivering personalized digital experiences. From visually stunning websites to robust...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kushtia, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marimba Digital Studio is a digital design studio based in Barcelona that combines design and technology to create user experiences for digital products. Its services include user experience design, user interface design, app design, identity and branding, front-end development, and back-end development. The...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Leading Product Development and Manufacturing Company. We design manufacture innovative products and launch powerful sales and marketing campaigns for your business...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brand, website and platform studio for founders. Senior EU team, in weeks. Since 2013...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We craft digital-first brands and products for ambitious professionals who want to make a difference...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Tekne empowers your business by implementing advanced Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering and Analysis, Visualization, and Automation solutions. Our expert services are designed to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver measurable results...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
E3 Design are an innovative and creative Industrial design company with a passion for user-driven design. We design products like nobody else and our clients can trust that from Concept Generation through to DFM, our expert team are the best because design-to-manufacture is what we do...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Paralect is a digital product engineering company that provides full-cycle software development services from discovery & design to product delivery & further continuous support...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- Wearables
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are ready to build your project in the digital world. We will help you through the development process from initial analysis to successful launch. We design, build and launch digital products on mobile, web, and connected platforms...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $79/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a full-service creative agency. We build brand positioning, naming, and visual identity, and design everything from logos and packaging to websites and event visuals. We work with international brands, adapting communications across different markets and cultures...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Our growth-oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to design has driven $millions of revenue dollars for industry giants like Lowes Home Improvement, Walmart, Google, & Universal Studios Parks. (UDX). Equally, we've helped entrepreneurs take their idea from paper and whiteboard to wireframes, fully-functional...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- CRO
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 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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