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Imaginary Cloud, boasting over a decade of experience, achieved recognition as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies and Top 1000 Global Companies in both 2020 and 2021. In 2021, it secured the title of the UK's Top B2B Company...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Award-winning, creative studio specializing in branding, web, mobile and design sprints for healthcare, education, legal and financial sectors...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX 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
- 7 Projects Listed
VT Netzwelt builds AI solutions, mobile apps, ecommerce platforms, and custom software. Since 2013, we've delivered 700+ projects for 270+ clients across mobility, healthcare, and industrial IoT. Book a free consultation today!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Congratulations, we are a Top UX/UI company for B2B Software Vendors (ISVs) and Enterprise. We help businesses scale and improve commercial efficiency through thoughtful and strategic design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Abtin Valerie is an industrial design and product development studio dedicated to transforming early product ideas into refined, manufacturable designs...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Business Consulting
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Web design, logos, branding, illustrations, animations...We are passionate about creating products with a strong visual identity. It helps to take the company to the next level and allows you to increase user engagement...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
High-quality physical product design services for businesses and entrepreneurs...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Delve is a physical and digital product innovation firm...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Wearables
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
- Design Services
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a boutique agency that identifies communication challenges, explores possibilities, and implements solutions that lead brands to success. We care about the Planet and wellbeing so we act responsibly. Our clients achieve their goals by aligning business objectives with values...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Product Ventures is a fully integrated research, design and development agency for preeminent companies and their best-known brands. We are unique in our ability to address all aspects of a go-to-market challenge, including identifying unmet consumer needs and competitive white space opportunities...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Market Research
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Roobinium is a leading UX/UI design and development company in Toronto. We specialize in our own solutions and complete projects quickly with our qualified team. With over 600 projects and expertise in web and web3, we deliver innovative digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
RetroStyle Games is a dynamic and innovative game art studio that specializes in creating high-quality 2D and 3D art for games. With a team of experienced concept artists and 3D modelers, they have worked on more than 100 art projects per year, contributing to the success of various games across the globe...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Top rated software house that delivers mobile and web application for clients around the world. 11 years on the market, 100+ engineers, 250+ projects delivered. All aspects related to safety, confirmed by the ISO 9001 / ISO 27001 certificates...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Every client for us is very valuable, so for each client our consideration is same and most advantageously. We always see a project according to client point of view and giving better services beyond client expectation. If you have any query in their mind, feel free & contact to us anytime...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Odorheiu Secuiesc, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Red Collar digital agency was founded in 2011, now the team consists of 100+ experts. Our two main service lines are web design and end-to-end development. We were announced the best agency in the world in 2017 and 2019 by CSS Design Awards and have twice won the Webby, the 'Oscar' of the Internet...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Moburst is a digital & creative full-service, mobile-first marketing agency that helps companies to scale and become category leaders. From Fortune 1000 brands to startups our key clients: Google, Uber, Samsung, Discovery, Dunkin', Robinhood. Playtika, Gett, Fiverr, Pfizer, Nielsen, Sony, Reddit, Dropbox...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We are a dedicated design team behind your successful products. Whether it’s a landing page design, app redesign or simple clickable MVP concept – you can have it all. Let the design tell your story and make it a successful one...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Lime Design is your go-to product design and development team. We pride ourselves on being the lime-greenest, most-trusted, and innovative firm in the industry. With an unwavering commitment to environmentally-conscious practices, we guide clients with green design methods and proudly support local...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We offer subscription-based design services for early-stage startups and SMBs who need well-thought-out brands, websites, and products. We eliminate the need to hire in-house and act as a plugin so your company can maxime your output.Website design, MVPs, and brand creation for tech startups...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zudu
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Why not try some top quality UK delivery. Zudu is an award-winning, industry-leading, software development agency based in London and Dundee. Our specialist team create jaw-dropping digital experiences and develop successful products...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Dundee, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Superior solutions are born from our profound experience in UX/UI, immersive 3D design, and cutting-edge technologies. We deliver unique product designs that drive engagement and innovation, empowering your brand to stand out and succeed...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Amityville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Right Tail provides a high-performance Product Software Development and IT Staff Augmentation team built for speed, precision, and outcomes. We partner with startups, scale-ups, and enterprise technology companies to design, build, and scale world-class digital products...
Top Services:
- Staff Augmentation
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Codeus is a custom software development partner helping startups, SMBs, and enterprises design, build, and scale reliable digital products that solve real business problems and support long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Founded in 2009 by Nacho de Marco and Paul Azorín, BairesDev provides top 1% tech talent to a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
UI/UX design agency and MVP development company for founders and SaaS teams: mobile app design services, SaaS website design, brand identity design and Webflow development. One senior team covers the screens and the code. 200+ founders served, rated 5.0 on Clutch...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 Projects Listed
LaSoft is full-circle Web & Mobile Development AgencyWe are a trusted technical partner for businesses, consulting companies and startups since 2014. We work with partners all over the world from the USA, Canada, Netherland, Israel, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK to Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. Our main...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Łódź, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We help businesses by guiding them through the process of planning, building & launching their digital products. With over 6+ years of industry experience & 50+ team members, we have managed to deliver 200+ successful projects including digital services like Strategy, Design, and Development...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Webby Award-winning enterprise digital experience agency specializing in connected commerce, Shopify Plus & AI-powered products. 21 years. Google, Lyft, HP, Nike, Porsche. $250k$1M+ builds. Inc. 5000 #1601. FT Americas' Fastest Growing #131. Part of Together Group. Encinitas, CA...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
SeaLab, your creative neighborhood hub, excels at turning your product design dreams into stunning realities. We've got you covered from research and strategy to UX design, high-fidelity visuals and prototyping. Collaborate with us for free and embark on an extraordinary product design journey together...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are Vitec and we help people worldwide not only to build IT Solutions from scratch, but to make them successful. As a 360° Software Development Partner, we take care of everything to design our partner's business models digitally...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Kornwestheim, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Bachoo studio is an award-winning web studio, dedicated to creating sophisticated and technologically advanced solutions for our clients. We offer end-to-end services, starting with concept and strategy, and continuing through design, development, QA, devops, and support...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, TXI builds AI-powered workflows for companies running complex, high-stakes operations...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital-first creative studio headquartered in Singapore since 2014. We specialise in translating our clients' distinctive brand voice and business objectives into engaging and authentic digital experiences. Our services include UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Media Production, and Banding...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Leading global software firm. Harnessing emerging tech for intelligence...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Garstang, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Choose Andersen for top-tier React Native development in the FinTech industry. Trust our 190+ experts to ensure 100% compliance with industry standards...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Build Me App builds, fixes, and scales digital products. 20+ products shipped. 5-star rated. MVP Design & Build, AI Integration, Project Rescue, Legacy Modernisation, and more. Projects from $20,000...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We help make your idea into a product on shelves in a time and cost effective way.We help you every step of the way, from concept design, in-house prototyping, manufacturing and marketing...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Software Development Hub, we specialize in enterprise software development, offering expert web & mobile app solutions since 2014. Our agile approach spans various domains and technologies. Connect for a free estimate: info@sdh-it.com...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Hey! This is Startup House we specialize in developing innovations from ideation to full-scale applications, offering services that cover every aspect of the product development cycle...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
NERDZ LAB is a full-cycle software product development company.Founded in 2017 in Lviv, Ukraine, NERDZ LAB is a 80+ strong team offering full-cycle software product development, from UI/UX design, to market-ready mobile and web app development, all backed by the our CTO as a service model...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
Moloko
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are branding sidekicks! We know how to create, grow, and support brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
At Kaizen Softworks, were here to make your business thrive with custom software solutions. Our team is a blend of skilled designers, software engineers and scrum masters who are dedicated to transforming your business challenges and ideas into effective software solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- UI/UX Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We conduct analytics, create a digital ecosystem and prescribe a project development strategy. We have a mature team with a deep understanding of business processes and a focus on business objectives...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Since 2002 LW has transformed a communication medium into works of art. Art is at the very heart of LW Postcards. Good art never dies, great art grows more valuable, amazing art is beautiful forever - it appeals to both young and old. As a form of advertising LW will always strive to be creative, innovative...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Faster Than Light is an AI-driven custom software development company...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
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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
- 15 Projects Listed
Is your brand a bummer? Confused on the difference between advertising, marketing, and branding and don't know which one you should be doing? This is what we do at 5+8. We specialize in simplifying your marketing strategy and deploying it alongside you—giving you the confidence to share your unique story...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Let's start building your game changing e application tomorrow! Working with us, you get a fast start, high development speed, and a top-quality product...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are a #FullServiceAgency - Whether you have an established company or a growing company, discover our potential to achieve great results in Design, Advertising and Digital Strategies...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Bearplus is an award-winning digital agency specializing in branding, websites, products, and systems development, helping worldwide businesses and startups transform visions into results-driven digital products...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St Leonards, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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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