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Established in 1995, Trigon Design Studio, located in Cacak, specializes in a comprehensive array of services. Our offerings encompass graphic design, packaging design, promotional bags, web design, web presentations, website optimization, offset and digital printing, T-shirt printing, flatbed printing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Čačak, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Swell is a humble design studio based in Calgary, Alberta. We are dedicated to bringing well-designed brands and websites to small businesses. We believe stunning design not only involves visual appeal but also functionality, boundary-pushing, client experience, and attaining goals. Anyone can offer good...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
#1 Creative Subscription ServicesImagine effortlessly accessing top-notch designs, captivating videos, and impressive websites, all under one roof, just like savoring ice cream on a sunny day. ️ No need to imagine anymore were here to make your creative dreams real! Were your friendly creative partners...
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Signal Factory is a brand and creative studio blending deep insight, high-end visuals, and creative intuition to build brands that speak volumes. Since 2010, we've closed the gap between strategy and execution, helping global brands move from fragmented messaging to brand systems that scale...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We're not just service providers; we're partners in your success. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to delivering tailor-made solutions that align with your business goals. With a focus on precision and innovation, we bring your ideas to life and help you stay ahead in the dynamic business landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Strachwitz&Gerhard, we offer our unique next level interact work system to amplify advertising impact across all analog and digital channels. With interactive targeting, step-by-step work processes, and resource management, coupled with excellent ideas, we ensure dynamic and effective campaigns tailored to...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At our agency, we are passionate about helping B2B companies and startups achieve their digital goals. With a unique blend of creativity, technology, and automation, we create custom marketing plans that are tailored to each client's specific market and KPIs. Let us take your business to new heights with...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom Designs Boxes build brands and an 20+ Year experienced workforce to design Custom Boxes, Custom packaging, creative die-cut designer boxes that satisfy the needs of heavy or light, big or small, casual or luxurious products/businesses...
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- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Manassas Park, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Do you need sales-promoting design that is uncomplicated, affordable and hassle-free? 3D product visualizations, animations, packaging design, brochures and magazines are our specialization. However, you are also welcome to make your brand visible with us with any print products, trade fair appearances or...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Creatica Studios is an award-winning creative agency here to help small businesses rock their brand game with standout strategy, design, and content!...
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- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PureLogics is an AI-first software engineering company that helps enterprises and fast-growing businesses build, modernize, and scale with intelligent technology...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At WhiteFrame Creative, we start with a blank canvas and end with measurable growth. As a conversion-focused UX design agency & Webflow experts, we craft lightning-fast sites, SaaS apps, and e-commerce stores that lift sign-ups by 30 %...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mymensingh, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MTechZilla is a custom software development company helping growing companies and product teams across the US and EU to build software products or scale engineering capacity. Senior, pre-vetted developers fully aligned to your timezone. AWS Partner with 40+ products delivered...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Bhameshwari Graphics is a professional graphic design company with a strong reputation for delivering premium-quality artwork to clients across the world. With over a decade of dedicated experience, we specialize in vector art conversion, custom illustrations, and creative graphic design for printing...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Misselhorn Media is a North Palm Beach, Florida-based digital marketing and design studio led by Chad Misselhorn, a solo marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience helping local businesses grow online. The company specializes in SEO, content marketing, digital advertising, email marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- North Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Bulgarian agency killing the "call for quote" game. Axonic ships professional Next.js websites in 7 days from 399, with hosting and protection bundled for free. No account managers, no retainers without SLAs, no WordPress just engineered performance, handed off in the client's own GitHub. SEO that ranks...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO James is a boutique internet-marketing agency that offers everything you need to grow your business. Founded by CEO and President James McCauley, the firm is comprised of a talented team of savvy internet marketing experts with the experience needed to help you stand out from the crowd...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sentinel Edge is a Tennessee-based business automation and technology solutions company that helps small businesses streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve efficiency through smart systems and automation. The company specializes in workflow automation, CRM integration, AI-powered assistants...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- SEO
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Raw Engine Media is an automotive marketing agency built by enthusiasts, for the performance aftermarket. Founded in 2016 and based in Southern California, we specialize in creative production, brand strategy, content marketing, and advertising for brands that live in car culture...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Oak & Grid is a Dallas-based creative studio specializing in branding, web design, and digital experiences for modern businesses...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mansfield, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HLP Studios is a creative technology studio helping brands turn products, ideas, and digital needs into high-quality visuals, websites, apps, animations, and custom software solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Extrawest is a full-cycle web and mobile development company specializing in custom solutions for EV charging & Automotive, Logistics & Fleet Management, Food Ordering & Delivery, FinTech & Banking, Gaming & Betting, Medical Insurance & Healthcare, and AI & ML.Our team of 100+ skilled designers &...
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- Design Services
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Zug, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Drashti LLC is a Salesforce consulting and technology services company founded in 2019. The company specializes in helping organizations get more value from Salesforce through strategic consulting, Salesforce implementation, system optimization, Salesforce rescue, managed services, data and integrations...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Revinn is a branding and print production agency working across Jordan and Saudi Arabia. We design visual identities and then produce them ourselves: logos, brand systems, packaging, labels, die-cut stickers, menus and large-format print. Because design and production sit under one roof, clients get...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
founders and product teams. We design MVPs, build interactive and clickable prototypes, and create web and mobile apps, SaaS dashboards and design systems...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- ECM Consulting
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- Location
- Brașov, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ignura is a London launch studio for funded app startups. A core team of 4 plans and runs your whole launch: strategy, landing page, launch film, UGC creator campaigns and the Product Hunt, X and Hacker News push. Four-week launch from £16,000, monthly from £6,000, single services from £1,500 (UGC from...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PGBS, a reliable BPO company provides high-quality services like customer support, photo editing, video editing, data cleansing, 3D modeling, 3D rendering, eBook conversion, and graphic designs...
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- BPO
- Phone Answering Services
- Call Centers
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Aristos24 is a premier digital design agency, specializing in Brand Strategy & Identity, UX/UI Design, Digital Transformation, Web & Mobile Design, Product Design, Packaging Design, Motion Design, and Design Consultation. With a dedicated team of creative experts and 10+ years of experience, we craft...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Some quick facts about usApogeeINVENT is a team of software engineers, project managers, designers, account managers, and marketing professionals. We offer custom software and design, as well as pre-built marketing and business management product options for businesses. Our location: Anywhere with an...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You can develop, validate, and build digital Lean initiatives with the assistance of Anais Digital to meet your business goals...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a Branding & Marketing Design studio dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategy and beautiful design. From logos and identity systems to custom websites, we create solutions that attract customers, boost sales, and elevate your brand...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Purple, Rock, Scissors is an Orlando-based strategic creative agency that blends empathy, data and technology to design and develop digital products and immersive brand experiences. Since 2002, the multidisciplinary team has partnered with startups, global brands and cultural institutions to deliver...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
Xorbix Technologies is a result-focused global technology solutions company concentrating on custom software development, mobile application development, and strategic IT business consulting...
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- Mobile App Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IoT
- IT Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Glidden Design are strategically driven design consultants, based in Edinburgh Scotland, specialising in integrated 2D and 3D design, communications and marketing projects...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
1. We provide Enterprise IT solutions - Business Process Automation, Legacy Apps Upgrades, Migrations, Integrations and BI2. We work with Product startups, right from concept stage to successful launch and continue our support through dedicated teams...
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- IT Services
- Product Design
- Business Consulting
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
If you need website, mobile and web app, custom software - don't hesitate and let's talk...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dabrowa, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a team of award-winning, unapologetically nice social media specialists based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London. We help brands to shine with 24/7 communications across content, advertising, and community management...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Talented people who take business seriously and constantly push their knowledge and experience make up the Pentad Media agency. With a strong emphasis on design and user experience, our idea-driven team works to engage your audience and make an impression...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We were founded in 2016, and are offering top-tier engineering talent and in-depth technological knowledge to build, innovate, and expand...
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- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Clients choose to partner with us because they are looking for something different. From personalised, interactive video and animation to virtual and augmented reality. Your marketing messaging will be delivered with highly engaging, technical design techniques...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Hessle, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Sheridan Technologies is a renowned company specializing in software, hardware and product development services. Sheridan Technologies is committed to delivering unparalleled results that surpass your expectations...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
At Macgroup, we're your all-in-one IT agency specializing in branding, software development, product design, and digital marketing. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge solutions that align with our clients' goals without compromising quality...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are new age Digital Agency that helps businesses or brands to look more creative using our modern technologies and digital services...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Muscat, Oman
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In Sazú, we are a brand strategy and creative agency. We tackle your brand's strategic challenges through consultancy and communications production...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
IT IDOL Technologies is a custom software development company specializing in custom software development services, custom AI solutions development, and product engineering. Hire dedicated software developers to build scalable, high-performance solutions that drive innovation and business growth...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Valsad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Finding Athena, we specialize in distilling effective marketing strategies by removing unnecessary elements. Our approach focuses on revealing the core principles that drive success in today's competitive landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Coding Chickens is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to excellence in software and web development, marketing, and data science services. With our expertise and creativity, we deliver tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring success in the ever-evolving digital landscape...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Providencia, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Mister Giles! My name is Paul Giles, a professional Senior Digital Designer & Illustrations with over 16 years of experience based in London, United Kingdom...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
As Piar Medya Agency, we view our clients' success as our own success. Join us to work with a team that makes a difference and to take your brand to the top!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Konya, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
iZ Agency is more than just a marketing agency; it's a strategic partner committed to fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships built on trust, professionalism, transparency, and effective communication. We prioritize understanding your unique needs and goals, collaborating closely with you to...
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- Location
- Cornești, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/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. |
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