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We connect business and people in the digital space by using creative technologies. We create products without fear of innovations and turn even the craziest ideas into reality...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Bliscore, a leading offshore development firm based in Lviv, Ukraine, specializes in custom development using .NET (MVC/CORE) and modern JavaScript technologies. We also excel in building dedicated development teams for businesses and startups...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $26/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Zgraya Digital
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.ZGRAYA is an international award-winning full-service digital agency with expertise and achievements in UX/UI, branding, app/web/product design&dev, and marketing. We create products, strategies, and campaigns that perfectly fit the client’s needs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We help technology-first companies to scale up by providing them with agile software development teams that help to level up their digital processes and transform technology to value faster...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Works. is a UX/UI design and research firm. We are a group of 25 people that all have the same passion: developing user experiences that delight consumers. Works. is a firm that specializes in User Experience and UI design. We think that all customer-facing tasks should be included in the design process. We...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 43 Projects Listed
Futurewave is a Brussels-based product design and innovation studio. We help companies turn complex ideas into elegant, manufacturable products at the intersection of technology, sustainability and human experience...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Zaventem, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Big Human is a digital product studio that specializes in technology, design, and branding. We create innovative digital products and services for a wide range of clients, including businesses, non-profits, and our own start-ups...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Render Vision specializes in providing high-quality 3D rendering services, transforming architectural plans and design concepts into captivating, photorealistic images and animations. Leveraging advanced technology, our team of experts crafts vivid visualizations, positioning Render Vision as the preferred...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- VR/AR
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Offenbach, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
Very is an IoT technology firm led by a team of expert problem-solvers. We partner with you to develop smart products and end-to-end, connected, scalable ecosystems...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bozeman, Montana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
For over 20 years, we've built complex digital products. We've learned that most problems don't start in code. They start before teams align on direction, before assumptions surface, before anyone knows what questions to ask...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
The diversity of work and bleeding-edge qualities of our in-house team reflects the expertise and experience they inherent. The assorted mindsets of our skilled teams enable us to dive deeply into the needs, goals, and objectives of the clients. With a fistful of data, we put together all the info...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
JetStyle is a full-scale digital-production company. For more than 15 years we have been developing software, creating products and services, and solving clients' business problems...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
At Orchan Consulting Asia, we dont just tell storieswe live them. Change is inevitable, but growth is a choice, and we help brands embrace it. From strategic media relations to reputation management, we craft narratives that forge deep connections between brands and consumers...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Branding
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We believe that good design is simple, accessible, and inspiring. We thrive when working with people who are passionate about what they do and care about making people’s lives better.Our creative process allows to realize the brand’s potential and create an exciting and emotional resonant of the visual...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Whipsaw is a product design and brand consultancy based in San Francisco. We take products from first insight to first customer, working across strategy, industrial design, digital experience, brand identity, packaging, and market launch with one integrated team...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
As a one-stop shop creative agency, we combine creativity and market insights to offer a comprehensive suite of services to bring your vision to life, from strategy, design, advertising and execution...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Brain Tank is a ǝʌıʇɐǝɹɔ marketing communications agency focused on highly competitive Ukrainian markets.Brain Tank individuality is an intellectual approach to creativity that provides business growth. That is why we work exclusively with the energetic and smart brands whose goal is to win...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 43 Projects Listed
Your UX/UI design partner for B2B workplace products...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
UITOP is a software development and product design agency for B2B SaaS, ERP, CRM, and business software. We improve usability, modernize legacy systems, and build scalable products that are easier to use and grow...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
AI & Software Development Agency. We deliver solutions across FinTech, HR & Recruitment, SportsTech, Healthcare, eLearning and others...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Web Development
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Impala presents a range of software development services that empower businesses to embrace innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Our unique proposition allows you to employ full-time engineers at a cost lower than that of a part-timer's salary, all while ensuring uncompromised quality. With Impala, you...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Prime Studio is an integrated Product + Brand design consultancy, with Prime Strategy as its advisory arm focused on defining what to build before its designed or engineered. Based in the heart of NYC, we combine strategic insight and thoughtful design to help teams move from early thinking to marke...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Welcome to Studio Red, an award-winning industrial design firm in Menlo Park, California. Established in 1983, our approach synergizes innovation with viability, enhancing brands and pleasing users...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $198/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
"Graham Shapiro Design, LTD (GSD) is a leading provider of web design and marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes and in many industries. GSD has continually won awards and recognition for the visually appealing and user-friendly web designs that they produce. Their marketing strategies produce...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Nantwich, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 40 Projects Listed
Geniusee is a U.S.-based AI and software engineering company with delivery hubs in Ukraine and Poland. We help businesses modernize legacy systems and scale faster through AI-powered, cloud-native solutions. Our team of 300+ experts has delivered 200+ projects for clients like Dell and Bloomberg. We...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Software Testing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Award-winning, international industrial design studio. We have been engineering ideas into commercially ready products for over 15 years. We are a team of engineers, electronics experts and designers, ready to develop products from A to Z...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Encadra specializes in enclosures for electronics hardware. We bridge the gap between working prototypes and manufacturing-ready productshelping startups, engineers, and device manufacturers transform technically excellent but rough-looking devices into finished, sellable products.Our focus: audio...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Peppermint is a design and development studio forAI, DevTools and SaaS companies: brand, websites, product design, graphics and motion in one team...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Studio RedEye is an industrial design studio specializing in physical consumer products. From early concept development to production-ready CAD, we help brands like Dame, Skip Hop, and Manhattan Toy Company create smart, manufacturable designs that connect with users...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Orbix Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Orbix Studio is a global UX/UI and branding agency helping startups, SaaS, and AI companies design scalable, intuitive, and conversion-driven digital experiences. Our expert team crafts user interfaces, mobile apps, dashboards, and product branding that empower growth and usability...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 46 Projects Listed
Kickstart Design is your go-to partner for product prototype design. Our experienced team specializes in transforming ideas into precise and innovative prototypes...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're a product design agency developing custom software solutions for health, learning, and more. We partner with innovators to bring purpose to the digital world through what we make and how we make it...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At EL Passion, we're the bridge between media aspirations and groundbreaking app solutions. From strategic planning to execution, we tailor media app development solutions that are fast, reliable, and align with business objectives, whether it's for publishers, live streaming, on-demand services, or...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Since 2015, 7CGI has delivered high-quality 3D visualization services, specializing in product and architectural renderings. We help businesses worldwide enhance visual content, boost marketing, and drive sales with compelling, photorealistic imagery...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Beaverton, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Communication with the consumer is essential to the success of any endeavor. We take the time to understand your business and your goals so that we can provide the best solution to keep you ahead of the competition in today's fast-paced digital space. Due to the human-centric approach that we use, every...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
At Elecmore, we provide a complete suite of electronics engineering solutions designed to take your ideas from concept to reality. With expertise in PCB design & layout, IoT development, 3D mechanical design, and custom application development, we are your one-stop partner for innovation in the electronics...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Location
- Dunstall Hill, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VIS Nigeria is a leading web design and creative branding agency in Abuja Nigeria serving millions of customers around the world. VIS Nigeria is made up of passionate and experienced people; we love where we work and what we do.We are focused on 6 core services: Web Design, Web Development, Creative...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Simtech Creative is an award-winning marketing company in Warri, Nigeria. We help visionary brands translate ideas and insights into branding, website design and digital marketing that win people's hearts and move businesses forward...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
- SEO
- Location
- Warri, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Honter Studio is a California-based design agency offering unlimited design subscription services and full web/app development. We help startups and fast-growing teams launch brands, build platforms, and scale creative output all under one flat monthly rate...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Glow Design Agency
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Product design that moves activation, retention & the next round for 60+ founders...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Tenet is a top UI/UX design, web development, and growth marketing company helping brands achieve digital transformation. With over 450 projects completed across 15+ industries, including healthcare, retail, and tech, Tenet delivers innovative solutions that drive measurable results...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Algoworks - Your Trusted UI/UX Design Partner...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ramsey, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
ULAM LABS is a software firm that specializes in UI/UX design in addition to providing solutions for FinTech and Blockchain development. Our team of specialists is committed to providing software that is of superior quality, is future-proof, and offers streamlined user experiences...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
- Product Design
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
User-centric Digital Product and UI/UX Design Agency:As a result-driven design agency, we specialize in designing digital products that seamlessly integrate with your strategic business objectives. Lets transform your vision into a pixel-perfect reality!...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Fuselab Creative
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Fuselab Creative (Fuselab) provides Illustration, Dashboards, Software Interface, Web Apps and Multi-User Platforms services...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
Zebra Group is a global strategy, innovation, and design consultancy that helps organizations create sustainable growth through the integration of anthropology, branding, design, and technology. Operating across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, the firm partners with leading companies to develop...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- La Tour-de-Salvagny, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
As industrial designers we are specialists in understanding quickly and asking the right questions. We enjoy diving into new fields and designing products of any kind. You will appreciate our quick process and the value we add to your products, no matter if you are a startup or established company...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Dexxy to infuse genuine character into digital design crafting not only beautiful interfaces but meaningful, intuitive experiences that people truly enjoy. Our work is grounded in human-centered thinking. Whether its a website, an app, or anything in between, we focus on helping you present your best, operate...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Shalin Designs Provide Solutions for 3D CAD Design, Modeling, Conversion, CAD Drafting, Millwork Design, Mechanical Product and Furniture Design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
id8 is a specialized branding agency located Northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2000, id8 has successfully completed 1,000+ projects and won 90+ national design awards. We specialize in strategy, branding and digital. Our goal is use creativity to transform the community around us...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 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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