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Hey there! My name is Kai Robinson, I'm a professional UX/UI Designer and front end developer...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Dedicated tech partner that will help you lead your business through recommendations and development. We collaborate with startups and companies who appreciate quality and innovation...
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- Software Development
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
MAKE Digital Inc is a multidisciplinary creative agency comprised of thinkers and makers collaborating nationwide to actualize your vision. Whether you envision elevating your brand, enhancing your business, or transforming your surroundings, we're here to attentively listen and collaborate with you...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Welcome to Yihang's Portfolio! My name is Yihang Ouyang, I'm a professional Product / UX Designer currently based in San Francisco, California...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ONBOX Creative collaborates with purpose-driven brands to craft impactful experiences that transcend expectations and drive growth. With a focus on connection, simplicity, and forward-thinking design, the agency elevates brand narratives to resonate deeply with audiences. Its services include graphic design...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
From packaging and boxes to catalogs, menus, brochures, posters, and banners, our advanced facility meets all your printing needs...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a small, independent studio of designers and developers, creating cutting-edge apps and websites supported by bold and impactful branding...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Prosigliere is a technology service company specializing in a Just-in-Time approach to empower businesses with tailored solutions, innovation, and strategic planning for sustainable growth...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Business Consulting
- Product Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Adventure is an innovative agency that redefines active branding by creating compelling product, service, and brand experiences for clients. Since 2005, they have focused on inspiring transformation in both their clients and their audiences through groundbreaking strategies and creative storytelling...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We work with clients to bring their vision for an AI product to life. We've got a track record of proven success and bring our extensive experience to every project we take on...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000

Spectrum 8 Studios
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are a multi-disciplinary design studio that can plug in at any stage of your brand's journey. From identity and UI design; to industrial design, research, and strategy, we create solutions that elevate your ideas by breaking through boundaries of innovative thinking...
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- Design Services
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
We dont just develop software we build products that work, scale, and bring results. From early-stage ideas to fully launched platforms, we help teams move fast without breaking things. Clean code, strong architecture, and a no-bullshit approach are at the core of everything we do...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PixelTrims is a Bangladesh-based creative studio helping online sellers turn raw product shots into polished, marketplace-ready images. Our team handles background removal, color correction, shadow work, and retouching at scale built for brands that upload dozens or hundreds of SKUs regularly and need...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Rangpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ackra is an app development company that designs and builds custom software for businesses that need it done right. We turn complex ideas into production-ready applications, from customer-facing platforms to internal tools built to perform on day one and scale for years...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
MyCali Designs is based in Woodland. As a highly-rated design and marketing agency, we are dedicated to achieving results that drive your business success. Our approach centers around actively listening to you, ensuring we understand how we can create the greatest impact...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Woodland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
North Street is a creative services, branding, and design agency. Our mission is to engineer the thoughtful transformation and success of great organizations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Nigeria Website Design AgencyDPX Digital Network known for being amongst the best website design & development company in Nigeria, West Africa , our web design, development and marketing service helps our clients grow their businesses online presence.At DPX Digital Network , we build websites that...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- IT Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Knoed
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Knoed is a branding agency, helping small businesses and startups invent or reinvent themselves through strategy and graphic design. We’re big picture thinkers who design with purpose and a love for the small details...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Looking to improve your customer reach? We are highly experienced in developing cost-effective, high-performance, and user-friendly mobile apps both iOS and android - that keep your clients deeply engaged and satisfied...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Testing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Varna, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designix is an industry-leading web design and development firm that excels in delivering integrated marketing, IT, and design services...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Belli Creative is a design studio that specializes in branding and graphic design, with a focus on branding, graphic design, packaging, web development, interior design, and architecture...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Kishi Creative
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Kishi Creative is a branding and communications agency located in Lagos, Nigeria. We assist our clients in expanding their brands and businesses by developing and implementing strategies that enhance their connections with their users...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Anchovies is a Denver-based creative branding agency that specializes in building bold, distinctive brands through naming, identity design, and high-end website development. Positioned as an unconventional and courage-led studio, the agency focuses on delivering clear, compelling brand solutions that resonate...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Loudmark is a creative agency based in Prague, led by Jakub Zagar. It specializes in delivering distinctive design experiences that reflect the latest trends, with a strong emphasis on meeting each clients specific and evolving needs...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
thisnothat Design Studios is a creative agency based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - specialising in branding, packaging, and digital design. By combining creativity with strategy, the studio crafts cohesive, visually compelling brand experiences that connect with audiences. With a collaborative approach and a...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Discover the power of graphic design in Manchester with Randome Concepto, your seasoned digital designer. With over a decade of experience, I specialise in crafting intuitive UI/UX experiences, building strong brand identities, developing engaging websites, and delivering a full spectrum of creative digital...
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- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dotcom IoT is an end-to-end IoT and embedded product engineering company, delivering connected solutions from hardware and firmware to cloud and applications. We build scalable IoT products for healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, energy, and industrial applications...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Product Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We create value in brands.ARK is a full-service design firm. We partner with organizations to build better products, design memorable experiences, and create meaningful & lasting connections. Based in Nairobi Kenya, we’ve been creating and strengthening brands throughout the East African region and on the...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An agile team based in Sydney that cross many disciplines, we enjoy long term projects as much as pulling off an all nighter to get a clients work done in a hurry. Design based, strategy led and always with solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TEKEGY digital galaxy is always the smartest choice for every business need to stay out of the box...
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- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
First agency in Albania that takes care about your business from A to Z and protects your business legally. At one office we will personalize your business of all sizes, reflecting its values and your vision...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tirane, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roja Interactive is a web design & SEO firm that works with companies to build beautiful websites and develop powerful digital marketing strategies...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
StandOut Design, LLC. can help you "be remembered" by your future client, customer, or end-user. How? By converting our many years of experience and energetic personalities into fresh marketing ideas, unique graphic design, and high-quality full-color printing, you will StandOut from your competition. Whether...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Reputation Management
- Branding
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- Location
- Canton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding, digital and marketing expertise on an international scale...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Wonderful is a digital agency which fuses creativity and technology to craft wonderfully simple solutions to your complex business challenges. From UX, web & digital product design and development; to digital marketing solutions, Wonderful delivers award-winning solutions and campaigns...
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- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
- Video Production
- SEO
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- Location
- Maidstone, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $111/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If connecting with the Baby Boomer and senior generations is your mission, then you're in good hands. At Coming of Age we've cracked the code to Ageless Marketing - decoding their motivations, values and behaviours get your message across better than anyone else around. We know where they look online and how...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Product Design
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our full-service studio is the one-stop shop for all your creative needs, no matter how big or small. Our team of talented designers and official Webflow experts will provide you with unique marketing strategies tailored to meet your objectives - all at a single fee!...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- CRO
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- Location
- Hafnarfjordur, Iceland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
arteficegroup is an Italian branding agency with international flair, over 80 strong people, and offices in Milano and Torino. Its strategic, creative, and strongly brand-design oriented. Founded in 1996, delivers more than 400 projects per year, and covers with its excellence 24 market segments...
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- Print Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
From unique digital strategies through beautiful design and storytelling, we build inspiring and engaging digital products and experiences that people remember...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Thirty O Nine is a Los Angeles-based branding and merchandising agency. Our team comprises seasoned creative professionals who excel in aiding businesses in the strategic development and promotion of their brands through highly effective merchandising and marketing strategies...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
We build websites and lead generation pipelines at scale using low code. Help your marketing and product teams do more with less...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a creative agency passionate about shaping strategic communication and building compelling brands for cultural and creative ventures. Our expertise extends to audiovisual production, graphic design, and executing impactful promotional campaigns...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a multidisciplinary graphic and digital studio that SPECIALIZES in helping clients build outstanding branding solutions...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Welcome to Analog'Digital, a digital marketing and development agency located in Canmore, Alberta. We elevate brands, build websites, write words, and make sure its all seen by the right people...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Canmore, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Cogent Solutions specializes in strategic Amazon solutions designed to drive growth and deliver lasting value to businesses. With a focus on leveraging the power of the Amazon platform, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to optimize performance and maximize success in the competitive e-commerce...
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- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Oh yeah: design collective is a packaging and brand design studio, as well as an independent creative label located in Sofia, Bulgaria since 2005...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Phase 56 here. We dont just create, we conjure. From UX/UI that moves minds to motion, we build what others dream of. Now with sharp Copy and smart SEO in the mix. We dont follow trends. We set them. Your vision, our craft. Explore our Exclusive Offerings...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the strategic design and software agency that helps ambitious brands thrive in a digital-first world...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are the force behind the change of era. We create solutions that shape the new technological order a new paradigm. Matewco...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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. |
















































