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Creative, effective business-boosting design solutions: graphic design and corporate branding, web design and development...
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- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Post No Bills is a hybrid creative firm that combines three decades of experience in entertainment marketing, merchandising, and product creation with a full-service advertising, public relations, marketing, and branding agency. Clients span from huge motion picture studios to small non-profits and everything...
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- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
At Lumi, we are passionate about partnering with product-led startups to design exceptional product experiences that drive value. Our team of experienced designers works closely with ambitious teams to create intuitive and engaging designs that support the organization's strategic goals...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hey there! My name is Iryna Lohush, I'm an expert in UX/UI Design. You have an idea? - I will transform it into reality...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a specialist UX design agency working with growing SaaS companies like yours, strengthening your brand, UX and UI design to create digital experiences that keep your customers coming back for more...
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- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Daniela West Pelton is a highly creative and strategic professional known for her expertise in storytelling, coaching, and creating impactful experiences. With multilingual abilities and broad cross-cultural and professional exposure across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, she brings a...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Differentiate, we specialize in Building Equity through Brand Differentiation. Our expertise is enabling brands to generate equity by setting themselves apart from crowded competition and creating strong bonds with customers...
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- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Product Design
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kifisia, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $3000/hr
icepop is a digital marketing agency built for brands that want to scale. From paid media and SEO to high-converting websites and creative campaigns, we blend performance with personality to drive real growth. Our clients range from consumer startups to iconic national brandsand we love helping both win...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Flyte Solutions is a client Oriented Custom software development company Provide Strategic Solutions for Building ROI Driven Software Development, Web & Mobile Application Development Services within your budget. We help Startup, SMBS & Large Enterprise building Cost-effective Custom Software products...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
A designer for the future of creativity. Focused on bringing brands to the digital era, through web, motion and identity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ventnor, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
High-quality branding, UI/UX, web and go-to-market design for SaaS, Web3, and Education. Fast turnaround and affordable pricing for startup founders that move fast. Tribe is a senior design team with art direction embedded into your workflow. Product, web, marketing, and brand designs, all shipped through one...
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- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Righteous Creative is a lean, creative-technology agency that combines brand strategy, product engineering, marketing, and AI automation into a unified execution model for modern businesses. Operating from Atlanta and St. Louis, the company positions itself as an agile, overhead-free partner built for the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
London studio designing products, platforms and brands around real human behaviour. We turn behavioural research into UX/UI, web and app design, brand systems and adoption strategies that make digital products clearer, more trusted and easier to keep using...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Printbelle is a ptint-on-demand fulfillment partner for global e-commerce sellers and designers...
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- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mainstay Digital is a 3D product visualization studio in Plano, Texas, built for industrial manufacturers whose products are hard to show. We turn engineering CAD into photoreal renders, browser-based AR, hotspot walkthroughs, product videos, and interactive 3D that sales and marketing teams use on the web...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Video Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Chase Design Group is a full-service boutique branding and creative studio founded in 1986 by visionary designer Margo Chase. Headquartered in South Pasadena, California, with offices in New York City and Bristol (UK), the firm delivers deeply strategic brand-building through identity, packaging, digital...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create media with a mission to inspire positive change on a large scale...
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- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
43oz is a design studio made up of individuals with extensive experience in graphic and packaging design, prepared to tackle projects of any complexity...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a design company located in Minneapolis, MN, passionate about solving problems and developing creative solutions for all your business or personal needs...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jakes Uche Uzor is a Creative Designer, UI/UX Designer, Frontend Developer, Motion Graphics Designer, and Animator...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
De Barbaren is a creative branding and communication agency based in Ghent, dedicated to authentic brands and compelling stories. Together, we make sure your brand captures the hearts and minds of your target audience...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Keeks is a creative agency focused on storytelling and design, specializing in developing innovative, thoughtful, and immersive print and digital experiences that seamlessly integrate across a brand's entire ecosystem...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Craig Valentino, with close to 20 years of experience in design, branding, and art direction, I've crafted impactful designs for brands of all types and sizes, working across agency, freelance, and in-house roles throughout my career...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
It's not about who got the idea first. It's about who shipped it first .14-day design and MVP engineering sprints for founders and agencies...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ionixx Technologies is a leading IT solutions provider, helping both enterprises and startups to build digital products and solutions at scale. A brand with a design-first approach, Ionixx specializes in Fintech(Digital Brokerage, Post-trade, OMS), Healthtech, and Web3 solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Lavernia & Cienfuegos
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Lavernia & Cienfuegos is an international design studio specializing in graphic, product, and packaging design, creating impactful solutions that connect brands with people...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At POWER SHIFTER we simplify digital transformation shifting brands from where they are to where they want to be. Specializing in service design, experience design, web development, and software, we're a digital product design studio with a track record of launching highly successful products...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
Hatch Studios is a digital media studio specializing in animation and motion graphics. Owned and managed by Creative Director Richard Rosenman, the Hatch team has extensive experience working in a broad range of mediums, including television, broadcast, interactive media, web, film, and print. Hatch...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create beautifully distinct brands and retail environments that will turn heads, capture hearts, sell products and inspire loyalty. Our people combine outstanding creativity with the sophisticated commercial strategies needed to bring brands to life and deliver tangible results...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Team Creatif USA is a strategic branding and package design agency...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
forceMAJEURE Design is an independent award-winning creative agency specialized in brand creation, brand renovation, product design, and innovation...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We create purposeful brands that help you connect with your ideal customer in a meaningful way, even while you sleep!...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Goiânia, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An award-winning marketing agency dedicated to enabling our clients achieve effective results via integrated campaigns...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our team provides a solid backbone to your corporate structuring that allows team members to work confidently. Presidents & CEOs, alike, are given a stable peace of mind at PDX ADVERTISING...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $799/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ancor is a firm specializing in the development, design and implementation of corporate image and branding programs, designed primarily for micro and small entrepreneurs with needs in the areas of design, advertising and marketing...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Whatzhat Creative Agency empowers brands with design-led solutions that drive impact. From tailored UX/UI strategies to compelling branding and motion design, we combine expertise with creativity to make businesses memorable. Whether you are refreshing your brand identity or launching a new digital presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Muze is a Tel Aviv-based UX design and branding agency with 15 years of experience in the digital domain. We specialize in branding, UX design, and web design, and have a proven track record of working with tech companies on their design needs...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Through brand strategy, design, and creative innovation, we help brands undergo transformations big and and small, sweeping and subtle to inspire their consumers, keep pace with culture and excel in the future...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
At Hi-Konsult Innovation, we specialize in creating responsive websites and strategic brand identities tailored for startups and growing businesses. Our expert team combines design, technology, and marketing insight to deliver web design and branding solutions that improve user experience, boost online...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Creationists are specialists in brand and experience creation for the drinks and hospitality industries. From branding and designing labels, POS, and marketing materials, to shaping the inside and outside environments for immersive experiences, we control every aspect of the brand. We blend creativity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-native digital product studio. We help founders go from idea to live product in weeks not quarters. 100+ products shipped since 2015...
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- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Whether it is to create designs that speak for you, or develop an idea of yours to a real-time product, or resonate with people through content, or all of them - we are here for you!...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Bapple is a strategic UX agency in Sydney, specialising in research led apps, SaaS, web design and UX research. We design high performance web applications, custom websites and premium brands that facilitate exceptional user experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Studio KGD, our core values are responsibility, quality and excellence. We seek to give our clients personalized attention and we create designs with true meaning, coherence and purpose to help them achieve your goals...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Meta-Group is a Chile-based integrated agency specializing in communications, marketing, social media, and design. Our expertise spans from comprehensive public relations to pioneering marketing strategies, crafting engaging social media content, and delivering impactful designs, all aimed at elevating our...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! I'm Cynthia Salgado, the creator of this space. I hold a degree in Advertising Design and have a background in Photography, Art, and Social Sciences...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We have designs on getting your brand into the public eye and doing it well. The world doesn't need another wishy-washy brand, let's make it a better, high-aesthetic place to evolve into and let's do it now. Cause as in the immortal words of The Doors: "the time to hesitate is through"...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tocographic is a Canadian creative agency specializing in innovative design. We focus on blending creative design with marketing strategies and modern technology to enhance our clients digital presence, boost customer engagement, and drive growth in sales and business development...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi Lo Design Co.
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Hi Lo Design Co. is a full service creative agency specializing in branding and websites. We manage every part of your project under one roof, using strategic design to deliver seamless and consistent results...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gunnison, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
White Design Studio supports small to mid-sized businesses and individuals by delivering effective communication toolsranging from branding and logo design to brochures, catalogs, and more. The studio also specializes in website creation, video production, and both corporate and promotional presentations...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Villasanta, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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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