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Explore the transformative world of Webflow with WarmDevs. Elevate your B2B or startup journey with over 400+ projects since 2019. Unleash Webflow & No Code for rapid website development, MVPs. Our expertise spans development and support, amplifying B2B marketing teams and startup growth...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chernivtsi, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Unlock the full potential of your online presence with our subscription-based webflow design services. Tailored for businesses aiming for growth through standout digital experiences...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your product needs a team.We build both.The current market has created a high demand for expensive contractors and agencies.At Formulate we take a different approach. We invest in training and building teams to support the products we create.We build your product and the team you need to support it in the...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
PhilWebServices Inc. is a Philippine-based company established way back in 2003 by a highly astute visionary who recognized the plethora of opportunities waiting in the outsourcing services industry. With the strategic foresight to tap the skills and enthusiasm of young and gifted minds in the field of...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mandaue, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pimm Sthlm is a communication and design agency located in Stockholm that provides solutions to help clients engage their audience, increase sales, and accelerate business growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Love Studio we love challenges and the joy of creation they bring with them. From festival stages, immersive spaces and 4 story high murals to digital original campaigns and visual identity design, we are a well trained design team here yo make your wildest dream come true...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NCrypted Technologies is a software development company that specializes in HR tech. Its offers top-notch custom software solutions, both online and offline, to a wide range of businesses. This includes startups, SMBs, and large Fortune Global 1000 enterprises. Its reach spans across the globe in over 100...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kent, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We help start-ups transform their brands to the next level and make every experience people have with their brands memorable and meaningful...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our full-stack team offers custom software development, integration and architectural consulting services.We help companies to achieve business goals by developing a technology solutions tailored to their timeline, quality and budgetary requirements...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We believe perspective is the ultimate edge. It opens our minds, it reveals what others dont see. Turn perspective into opportunity. As new technologies drive the world towards a cleaner future. We seek disruptive trends. We harness the power of data and reason to turn innovative ideas into economic impact...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At iBrandox Online, a dedicated digital agency, we specialize in more than just website design. We excel at crafting immersive digital experiences that deeply connect with your intended audience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NZR combines strategy, creativity, and technology into one powerful system. We design brand platforms where every element works together: from identity and messaging to the physical environment and customer experience...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our corporate clients depend on our expertise to build brilliant digital products through staff augmentation or by relying solely on our internal experts...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide custom packaging solutions, We deal with all sorts of custom boxes and packaging and provide free delivery even for MOQ of 100 boxes...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I create high-quality product images and animations for use as marketing materials/product launches...
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- Product Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At CresMedia, we offer bespoke, subscription-based design solutions that cater to the unique needs of your business...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello, I'm Nick. I'm a designer who excels at making quirky sounds and can talk about surfing endlessly. Currently based in Los Angeles, CA, USA...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi there! My name is Maria Carre, I'm a professional Graphic Designer & Art Director. I'm currently based in London, United Kingdom...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We employ our design and innovation methodology to forge deeper connections, crafting empathetic, distinctive products with exceptional aesthetics and tactile appeal. Our goal is to position these products in the minds of consumers while achieving commercial success...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mérida, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Gina Chee, I'm a New York based passionate product designer...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Rachel K. Hawkins, I'm a user experience designer with eight years of expertise in crafting and improving digital products for social impact across 21 industries. I have a strong history of achieving business results through user-centered design, strategic leadership, and...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Rajmi Doshi, I'm a UI/UX designer in the US, focused on crafting product experiences that users enjoy and businesses rely on...
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- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded by Bart Ruijpers in 2019, Loket Design was born from fifteen years of consultancy and in-house expertise, culminating in numerous award-winning designs. With a passion for creativity and innovation, were eager to take on new projects and bring fresh ideas to life...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Taís Lessa is a product design lead focused on collaboration and creative problem-solving. She brings over 18 years of design experience, including a decade dedicated to the digital product space...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Appnova is a full-service creative design agency with 20 years of experience in creative, eCommerce and digital projects. Based in London, New York & Rome, we create tailored solutions and deliver inspiring digital experiences to build brands...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Branding agency and strategic design consultancy founded in Madrid in 2006. Brand strategy, identity, packaging, retail spaces and digital for brands like Tío Pepe, Osborne, Clarel and Sanitas...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative web design studio...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SoftApps LLC is a custom software development company helping businesses transform ideas, workflows, and growth opportunities into scalable digital products. We design and develop custom software, SaaS platforms, mobile applications, AI-powered solutions, business systems, and high-performance websites for...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
XLNC Digital is a full-service digital agency passionate about empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs with bold, innovative solutions. We specialize in website design, branding, e-commerce, and digital marketing strategies that drive growth and visibility. Our team blends creativity with technology to...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We simplify complex technologies, creating digital products that are easy to use. We make emerging tech user-friendly and accessible...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
RKS Design is an industrial design firm that crafts emotionally resonant products, blending market relevance with brand enhancement. Drawing from our founder's groundbreaking work at Xerox PARC, we employ a unique psychology-driven design approach. With 40 years of experience, we serve clients ranging from...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a team of embedded systems enthusiasts with extensive experience in research, development and various applications. By selecting passionate and experienced team members, we have created the perfect environment for creating embedded systems.We are happy to take on challenges in projects requiring...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- IoT
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We believe genuine personal relationships produce truly impactful work. We relentlessly focus on our culture by embracing a combination of work and life; empathizing and understanding our clients and partners; driving innovation with lean, agile processes; and continually improving so we can be the best at...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We’re a London-based design and development team that supports early stage projects. We have a history of getting products from inception to market quickly, building well structured, performant and maintainable code-bases that provide a solid foundation to build on as your product grows...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're a creative agency, specializing in pinpointing blind spots and creating opportunities for our founder led, direct to consumer partners...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Estrela Studio is an award-winning, female-led digital design studio specialising in digital product design, websites, apps and brands. Working globally across the US, Europe and Africa, we design marketing websites, ecommerce experiences, mobile apps and SaaS platforms for ambitious businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NEKLO is an international custom software development partner. Since 2008, weve specialized in building and scaling digital products for high-stakes industries, including Healthcare, Fintech, Energy, and Construction...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Burlingame, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ideaz Tech is one of the best tech company in us. We make various kind of things...
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- Product Design
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a global team of developers, designers, and problem-solvers creating impactful software since 2007. IT-Dimension builds future-ready software from AI and IoT to mobile, enterprise, and 3D solutions...
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- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Datashrine is a dynamic multi-disciplinary design studio dedicated to catapulting businesses into the extraordinary realm through intelligent product design and strategy. Specializing in Digital Product Design, UX, VR + AR, AI + Data, we seamlessly blend creativity with cutting-edge technology to deliver...
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- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Managed Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in software and web development, AI-enhanced product images, social media management, digital marketing, and unique designs helping businesses boost online visibility, engagement, and growth...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kosovo, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Surgyy Design is a dedicated UX Agency based out of Bangalore, India. Focused on Quality Ideation, Business Problem Solving, Usability & high quality design results...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Sparklin builds AI-powered platforms, products, and brands that scale. We combine design, UI/UX, marketing, strategy, and full-stack engineering to help B2B companies, Fortune 500s, fashion & food eCommerce platforms, and government teams grow. Our clients include Airmeet, Paytm, Chaayos, Delhi Ministry, MSDF...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Trusted by global companies, emerging businesses, startups and founders, our people work at the cross-section of technology, design and user experience to help our clients reimagine their business, stay agile, build stronger brands and stay a step ahead...
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- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
CreativCurrent puts a senior creative director directly in your workflow on a flat monthly subscription. No account layers, no junior handoffs - the 17-year veteran who built campaigns for Four Seasons, AstraZeneca, and PGA TOUR does the work. Brand, UX/web, campaigns, motion, and video, shipped in 1-2...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Your brand is more than a look. It's an essence. We help founders, creators, and visionary businesses uncover what makes them truly distinct and translate it into a digital presence that feels authentic, memorable, and deeply aligned...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We build top-notch web & mobile solutions using the latest technology and our superior expertise to enhance your business growth, while our UI/UX designers produce the most attractive and polished designs for your product you could ever dream of...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Free Range partners with mission driven organizations and companies through strategy, design, and development services that bring stories to life. We go beyond reaching targeted audiences by moving users to take meaningful action...
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- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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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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