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Motto® is a strategic branding and digital agency that helps global brands and daring startups scale, disrupt, and lead. From strategy to identity, we build bold, standout brands that win hearts and markets...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Label gurus design is a design agency who main work is to craft exceptional labels and package design that elevate brands and products .Each design is Unique and creatively developed to ensure brands stand out on the shelves .With deep understanding of Visual and colors we create designs that tell stories and...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Thika, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Funsize, the design agency champion for product teams, collaborates with inspiring organizations to craft exceptional services, products and experiences. We uncover opportunities, bring new products to market, evolve digital services and explore the future through product design...
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- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Welcome to Fonisoft Technologies, your premier destination for innovative technology solutions. From Custom ERP Solutions to dynamic Website Design, SEO Strategies, Mobile App Development and more, were here to propel your business forward...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Westland, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Design partner that seamlessly integrates into your existing workflows, supporting with design strategy, customer research, UX/UI design, design systems, branding, decks, and Framer development. Everything SaaS and startup teams need until they need a full-time design team. Experienced in health tech...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mokap is a Software Design Company based in Rome. We design and develop custom software, SaaS products, web applications and complex digital tools, combining UX/UI Design, software engineering and AI...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
FRANK Collective is a creative agency specializing in branding, strategy, design, content, and digital experiences. With a focus on clarity, boldness, and authenticity, the agency crafts distinctive brand identities that capture audience attention and drive long-term growth. FRANK has partnered with industry...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a design studio providing the WIDE mixture of UX/ UI Design and Development services...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At MWDesign, we choose design projects that have a good story and a good person behind them. We want to be positively enhancing society through manufacture and production, impacting people and the world in a positive way. Through a thorough understanding of key elements such as aesthetics, functionality and...
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- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Hamilton, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey! My name is Elin Richey. My passionate is all about building brands. I help brands revamp their identity, creating a cohesive line of products and packaging that meet their client's needs and improve sales...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Shiva Moin is an Industrial Design graduate and Product Designer, is passionate about creating products and experiences that enhance daily life...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Markham, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We imagine, create and turn ideas into profitable realities that contribute to the success of your brand and business. You are our partner, we are guided by data and we never stop learning...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DesignShare gives B2B software teams a senior design team for the screens nobody demos: dashboards, admin panels, onboarding flows and data tables. One flat monthly fee, queue as many requests as you like, we work one at a time, and most come back in about 48 hours...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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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
- 4 Projects Listed
CodingCops is an AI-native technology and engineering partner specializing in AI development, vetted engineering talent, Salesforce, product & software development, and cloud & DevOps...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a French-Australian web design studio in Cremorne, Sydney and working with small businesses all over the world.We build fast, beautiful, conversion-focused websites for small businesses, live in 1 to 3 weeks, landing pages from $700, small business website from $1,900...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cremorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Transform Labs is a Dublin, Ohio based digital product consultancy and software development firm founded in 1995. Specializing in product design software, AI, cloud, IoT, data analytics, and automation, Transform Labs helps midmarket and enterprise organizations overcome operational friction and unlock...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dreamcraft specializes in developing top-tier, comprehensive solutions for both mobile and web platforms, elevating your business and propelling it to new heights with unparalleled quality...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Award winning, strategy led creative agency combining interiors and graphics to create engaging spaces...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mars Design is a Sydney based provider of specialist creative services to businesses, marketing teams, event organisers, property developers and government organisations...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Macquarie Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Proportion is an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing branded spaces worth sharing. Specializing in creating cohesive brands that carry from naming and identity through visual communication and interior design, Proportion transforms brands beyond the expected...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ziba is a global innovation and design consultancy based in Portland, Oregon, pioneering human-centered innovation since 1984. From creating the USB flash drive to redefining industries, we blend consumer insights, strategy, and design to develop transformative products, services, and experiences across...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pixeldarts is a Berlin-based digital agency at the intersection of design excellence and AI-driven technology. We specialize in serving cybersecurity, information security, and AI development companies across the USA and Germany industries where trust, clarity, and precision are required...
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- Web Development
- AI Development
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Print Boxes is a custom packaging and printing company dedicated to helping brands create powerful product presentations through high-quality packaging solutions. We specialize in custom printed boxes, retail packaging, CBD packaging, and luxury box designs tailored to business needs...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Shelburne, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Piranijart is a branding, packaging and visual identity studio focused on helping businesses build clear and recognizable brand communication...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experience design studio with all development-adept designers – designing with coding restrictions in mind for an accurate final product...
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- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mishto is your partner to help your business grow. We provide individual and scalable design solutions for your website and your web application...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are dedicated to constructing and reimagining businesses, propelling them into the embrace of discerning consumers worldwide through our startup branding solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The #1 Unlimited Product Design and Creative Growth Subscription Service in the World!25 Years. 800+ Projects. 50+Mn units shipped. $500Mn in net new revenue, delivered.We take on global design challenges with ambitious brands and businesses of all sizes. The results: record sales, global relevance...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cybensol is an end-to-end human-centred software design firm specializing in service& experience design. Cybensol helps leaders & enterprises create customer-friendly digital products & services. We transform organizations through creativity, innovation and by designing delightful experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Strand Consulting Corporation provides expert rebar detailing and consulting services, ensuring precise reinforcement designs and efficient project execution for enhanced structural integrity...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FatCat Remote is a smarter hiring platform that connects fast-scaling companies with vetted remote IT talents in just 48 hours. We offer a 30-day risk-free trial, flexible hiring models (part-time or full-time), and optional talent management services covering compliance, contracts, and payroll...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Smashing Ideas, founded in 1996, is a Seattle-based design and innovation agency partnering with Global 500 companies. With expertise in smart products and digital experiences, their unique Motivational UX process accelerates transformation and enhances user engagement...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Turn your story into an engaging experience that customers and colleagues love. Whatever size your business, we can help, from creating small apps and websites to building new and innovative solutions. 40+ years of experience, 90+ awards, 30+ product launches...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Duro compagnie provides motion branding, explainer video, broadcast design, user interface, to previsualization services...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Beaverton, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO25 is the top quick website traffic provider, offering solutions to assist businesses in growing their brand and increasing their revenue. We recognize the value of a well-designed website, but we also realize that it must be search engine optimized in order to rank high on Google. Our digital marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AI-Native Digital Product Consultancy...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We craft unique, user-centric digital experiences that empower your business to thrive in the digital age...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WebMedia Global is a web and mobile development company based in Tbilisi, Georgia, building websites, e-commerce stores and mobile apps for clients worldwide...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Prosper Digital is a Lincoln-based digital agency crafting tailored websites, SEO, and social media strategies that boost visibility, engagement, and business growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FRPROTECH is a full-service branding, design, and web development studio for ambitious brands that want to stand out. With 8+ years' experience and 3,000+ projects across 30+ countries, we partner with startups, businesses, and agencies worldwide turning ideas into polished, conversion-focused websites and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Florida City, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An independent Framer designer and developer and senior UI/UX product designer based in Dubai, working with SaaS and AI startups worldwide. One accountable expert handles both design and build, so founders skip the usual handoff between a designer and a separate dev team. 75+ products shipped, with Contra...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crevio is a UI/UX and digital product design agency founded in 2025. We help startups, SaaS companies, and growing businesses shape complex ideas into intuitive digital experiences across web, mobile, and software products...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our creative studio employs strategic design principles to craft compelling experiences across print, digital, and physical spaces. We are committed to harnessing the potential of design to foster beneficial transformations...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Intersog stands as a top ASP.NET development company, offering dynamic web apps and services from Chicago and around the globe for over 18 years. We provide a seamless hiring process, presenting you with our finest developers for tailored solutions. Quality and speed define our approach, ensuring your product...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our goal at u-nique design studios is to provide high-quality custom design's for new and existing customers. whether its a branding package, a concept you need for a new product, a new promo tool such a brochure/direct mailer, or just a revamp on your logo design. we strive to make YOUR next project unique!...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Kaleidoscope is a Chicago-based CPG design agency that transforms insight into shelf-ready brand experiences. Integrating strategy, packaging design, and prototyping, we help brands move from concept to reality with solutions built to resonate, perform, and win at the moment of purchase...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are proudly boutique, that means we're deliberately compact so we can work closely, think deeply, and deliver with care...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lethabong, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Bronic Labs is a web development studio from Estonia (EU). We design and build websites, online stores, web apps and mobile apps, add AI where it saves time, and look after hosting and maintenance after launch one team from the first sketch to a live, supported product...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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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