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To be your go-to partner, offering customized options that match your style and objectives. With services like UI/UX design, web development, digital marketing, and video animation, we keep things fun, fresh, and focused on results. You can count on our unlimited revisions, top-notch support, and personalized...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
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- Branding
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AJ&Smart is a digital product studio that focuses on rapid concept validation, digital product design, and innovation. We are a small team based out of Berlin who has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including Twitter, Google, Lufthansa, HSBC and Adidas. We help our customers get started...
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! Welcome to Inventives Creative Boutique, we are packaging specialists, working in all stages of the development process, from concept to production...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Home Care Growth is a specialist local SEO agency helping home care and senior care businesses rank higher on Google and win more private-pay clients...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Uşak, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Every transformative product exists at the intersection of engineering precision and intuitive design. Dhi-Tank was founded to master that intersection...
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- Product Design
- Engineering
- Design Services
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A dynamic design studio specialising in creating purposeful and impactful design experiences, collaborating with like-minded clients across the globe...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cropsly is an innovative IT company specializing in mobile and web services. Our expertise has driven successful collaborations on major projects, particularly in Denmark and Germany, where we have contributed to notable work such as Drive One, Trafik Alarm, ParkOne, LocoNav and much more. We pride ourselves...
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- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Zirakpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Envoy is a full-service brand and digital innovation consultancy founded in 2010. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with studios in Chicago and San Diego, the agency combines design, technology and data to craft seamless customer journeys across brand, commerce, web, product and physical spaces...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Founded in 2014, we are a bootstrapped and profitable company helping design talents learn, grow and get hired by over millions of businesses around the globe...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are commited to deliver high quality work on time. We work on business Cards, Brochures, Envelopes, Leaflet, Letterheads, Hording, visiting Cards, wedding cards, Stationary & Promotional Items & many more...
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- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Audio Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We create engaging animated videos and digital learning for training and explaining. We facilitate every step of manufacturing. From the conception of the storyline and storyboard through voiceovers, subtitles, and sound design. Respect your audience's time with brief, powerful films. Captivate audiences with...
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- Video Production
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative studio based in los Angeles, we design and build digital experiences where strategy, design, and development compound as one integrated practice. Snowflake Studios is a digital partner that helps brands grow with clarity and confidence...
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- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
blend. combines music marketing, video editing, design, storytelling and technology into meaningful consumer experiences. Their work fuels engagement and drives results...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Francisco Leal Coelho, I'm a Full Stack Designer dedicated to creating exceptional digital interactions for the modern world...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a highly experienced, creative and talented team of graphic designers, website designers, communication & brand experts, broadcast industry...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We understand that every business is unique, with its own set of challenges and aspirations. That's why we offer bespoke custom solutions for web and mobile. We listen, We Care. Our 2 weeks discovery session is complimentory that allows us to ask a lot of questions to get clarity on your vision, tareget...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
India Stone Creative is a Toronto-based UX agency offering UX strategy, UX content writing, and UX design for startups, B2B software companies, and marketing agencies across Canada...
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- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MOLO Agency is a London-based full-service digital agency specialising in web design, development, branding, marketing and 3D product visualisation, helping businesses build standout digital platforms and grow online...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're an NYC based mobile app UX/UI and development firm helping startups build great products and get them to market quickly...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Loco Digital is an independent, founder-led digital product studio in Dublin. One senior team consults, designs and builds websites and ecommerce, web and mobile apps, custom software, AI and automation for businesses across Ireland. You own the code, the data and the accounts...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $184/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Working globally with headquarters in Dublin, we collaborate with international brands across a diverse range of industries. We harness our expertise of innovation, brand, UX, design, media, technology, research, AI and neural networks to create beautiful and effective digital products that deliver financial...
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- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
One Design Agency
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.One Design Agency is a branding, design and advertising agency in Vancouver to help your business win...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Innovatemap is a product and go-to-market partner for high-growth tech companies. We help leaders accelerate success and fill gaps with research, strategy, and design services...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
_hello world! We are a London-based iterative process driven design studio. andbetween is our way of saying that the magic happens in the middle the sweet spot where imagination meets action and meaningful innovation comes to life...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
To help our clients design their future success, we go beyond the existing...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Humancrafted is a Bournemouth-based engineering and product consultancy with a global reach. Our expertise includes React Native, React.js, Node.js, GraphQL and the extended JavaScript ecosystem...
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- Product Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
noa exists to defy the typical experience of an agency - we've seen the norm and we've designed something better. noa is no drawn-out timelines; no bloated project costs; no diluted focus. Our clients aren't thrown onto a pile with others, given limited focus and delayed results...
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- Product Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Loophole is a Denver-based product design and development consultancy that utilizes a human-centered design approach to create intelligent and resonant design solutions. Collaborating with a wide range of clients, we launch new products and services by leveraging our core disciplines and expertise in...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The key to a successful promotion lies in establishing a meaningful connection with your target audience. However, our aim at InTandem goes beyond mere fleeting impressions. We strive to foster deep and lasting connections that leave a profound impact...
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- Product Design
- Event Marketing
- Package Design
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Lava Design is an award-winning product design firm based in Minnesota. With expertise in diverse industries, we specialize in developing highly innovative and profitable products. Our professional team provides comprehensive solutions throughout the design process, offering experienced insights from concept...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hopkins, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Carolina Aguirre is a remote-based strategic design studio led by Carolina Aguirre, founded in 2023. The agency offers human-centered design services spanning disciplines like design research, service design, strategic design, speculative design, and marketing design. With a people-first approach, the studio...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Soloneo is a multidisciplinary studio based in Berlin and Sofia with international experience for over 20 years...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help businesses tell their unique story to the world, creating a brand identity that resonates with buyers and establishes their brand as a leader in their industry, develop and execute innovative marketing strategies that stand out from the competition and drive results, understand their target audience...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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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
We are a design agency offering sustainable design solutions. We like to change the game's rules; we believe good design is clean but powerful and solves problems...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
- Design Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hello world! My name is Szani Lee, a product designer with almost one decade of experience. During my experience I have been working at companies such as, The Walt Disney, Bowlero, Feedback Loop/Disqo...
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- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Welcome to my world! My name is Peter Andresen, professional product designer based in Chicago...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there! My name is Loren Lin, a product designer crafting intuitive & attractive digital experiences in NYC...
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- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hi there! I'm Martina, the founder and designer of this studio. I collaborate with product-based business owners seeking a Brand & Packaging designer, aiming to create something unique...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
NoA Ignite Poland drives digital growth by seamlessly integrating innovative strategies, exceptional design, and advanced technology solutions. With a proven track record of elevating brands, the agency partners with industry leaders to create impactful digital experiences that set them apart. Its team turns...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- IT Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Digbang is a software development agency specializing in innovative and scalable digital solutions. Its expertise spans web and mobile development, blockchain, AI, and cloud technologies. With a focus on transforming industries, Digbang has partnered with prominent companies worldwide to deliver exceptional...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Go Vertical ICM, we stand out by offering end-to-end solutions tailored to each clients unique needs. We integrate strategic discovery, product development, regulatory compliance, and commercialization under one roof. Our global network, combined with a personalized approach, ensures seamless execution...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $124/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
3Design Co. turns napkin sketches into reality. We specialize in product development, product design, and prototyping for entrepreneurs & Companies . From mechanical design to functional 3D models, we use cutting-edge tech to bring your boldest inventions to life quickly and effectively...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Xrender Studio, we turn architectural plans into visuals that feel real. We work with homebuilders, architects, and developers to create 3D renderings, tours, and animations that make projects easy to understand and exciting to present. Whether it's selling a property, getting approvals, or just showing a...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DisruptUX is a senior-led UX/UI strategy and design studio for teams that need clarity before they build. We help Saas companies, public-sector organizations, and internal product teams understand the problem before committing to a solution-through research, audits, modernization, and end to end discovery...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nampa, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Print nPackage is a custom packaging company that helps growing brands create premium packaging with low minimum order quantities, fast production, and factory-direct pricing. The company specializes in custom mailer boxes, shipping boxes, folding cartons, rigid boxes, pouches, and branded packaging...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hostolute is a one-stop shop for getting a business online. It bundles a professionally designed, mobile-responsive website with domain registration, fast cPanel hosting, a free SSL certificate, and business email, all at fixed, transparent pricing. Built for startups, SMEs, and growing brands, every site...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Chicago industrial design and product development firm specializing in taking products from concept through engineering, prototyping, and production...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DDH Branding Consultancy, a Netherlands-based agency, pioneers brand transformation for global impact, elevating brands and driving business growth through innovative strategies and creative design...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Craft Innovations is a global research & UX design firm. We help financial institutions & fintech startups innovate faster, grow in valuation and profitability by converting user insights into exceptional customer experiences...
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- Web Design
- Market Research
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
As a distributed team, we bring together top-class talents across the globe, and blur geographic boundaries to make amazing products...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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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