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Tohryn is a software development company that helps startups and businesses build reliable web applications, cloud-native solutions, internal platforms, automation tools, and AI powered products. We combine modern engineering practices with scalable cloud infrastructure to create secure, high performing...
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- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Connexr delivers AI-first managed services, AIOps, and end-to-end digital transformation for modern enterprises. Services include managed IT operations with 99.99% uptime, AI strategy to production, multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise security, data analytics, and custom AI development...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Staff Augmentation
- CRM Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Little Elm, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
18 years of building digital platforms that actually work. No fluff. No filler. Just senior-level design, strategy, and execution that moves the needle...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Solyn Studio is a branding and web design agency helping small business owners build brands that look and perform like they belong at the next level. We handle identity, websites, apps, social content, and SEO all under one roof, with a design language rooted in refinement rather than trend. Every project is...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Wyoming, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Minto is a Saudi branding agency in Riyadh. We connect strategy, identity, digital experience and creative production to help ambitious businesses build recognizable brands across Saudi Arabia and the wider region...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Talented Xpert is a dynamic platform dedicated to connecting businesses and individuals with skilled professionals for a wide range of services. We aim to make it easier for clients to find the right expertise for their projects and business needs while creating opportunities for talented professionals...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Canada, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
At Max Lead Advertising, provides professional door-to-door flyer distribution across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, RAK, Fujairah, Al Ain & Umm Al Quwain. We offer leaflet, brochure, door hanger, event, booklet, menu, pamphlet, and magazine distribution, plus printing and digital marketing services...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
eFlex is a digital creative agency delivering web design, development, SEO, graphic design, and ongoing website support. We turn ideas into fast, functional, and engaging digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tehran, Iran
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nebulae is a Belgian software studio that turns ideas into working products. Our distributed team of developers and designers builds mobile apps, web platforms and dashboards, from the first sketch to a stable launch. We connect new software to existing ERP, CRM and on-premise systems, add AI where it...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DeeWhy Networks designs and builds modern, fast, mobile-friendly websites for businesses and firms across Canada. From brand-new sites to complete redesigns, every project is custom-built with clean code, Google visibility, and the booking, payment, contact features your customers expect. You work directly...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Zera Creative is a full-service digital agency helping businesses grow with SEO, web development, design, and social media. We focus on transparency, creativity, and results to build brands that stand out online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a boutique design studio specializing in one of the most underleveraged frontiers in AI the human side of it. At Wolke, we design and build the interfaces, workflows, and product experiences that make AI systems usable, trustworthy, and genuinely valuable. Agentic AI, copilots, intelligent automation...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Walstar is web development company boasts team over 200+ skilled developers in various technologies. Our expertise spans across ERP, PHP, WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Graphic Designing etc...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Kolhapur, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leading Web & Mobile App Development Company specializing in AI, Flutter, React Native, custom software, and enterprise solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Kozhikode, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Growth Life helps businesses turn scattered digital efforts into a clear growth system through smart websites, stronger visibility, creative marketing, and practical automation...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ScriptLab Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. is a best web design and web development company, specializing in creating innovative designs and robust solutions for Web, Mobile, and Cloud platforms at competitive prices...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Midnapore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We create animated Explainer Videos, Marketing Videos, Educational Videos, Corporate Videos, Whiteboard animation videos to help people understand your product, service, process or concept. Contact us today to see how we can help you educate your audience...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
I'm a Product designer who believes changes is worth changing for.I have 7 years of experience working in the design space. Ive been a hands-on designer, creating products and spaces that combine creativity and real-world thinking. I have worked with many brands around the globe...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Cadlete Designs is an end-to-end product development partner for companies building physical products. We bring together mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, prototyping, and manufacturing into a single, integrated workflow, turning ideas into real, production-ready hardware built for the real...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Engineering
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aubergine is a digital transformation and innovation partner with expertise in software development, product design and strategy...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A full stack tech-studio building scalable applications for Enterprises & Start-ups...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WORK Codewave is a software technology services company, designing and engineering impactful solutions with trending digital technologies, giving businesses speed, scale and style. We love visualizing & designing modern, engaging online experiences, enabling brands scale beyond barriers & connect with people...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Bring your product to life with AFE Studio- Your go-to Partner for dynamic, eye catching 3D Product Animations. We help brands stand out with striking visuals that captivate audience, boost engagement, and drive real results. Discover how expert animation makes your product the Hero!...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Glanc.ai is an AI-powered marketing reporting platform for agencies. Automate client reports, unify GA4, Ads & social data, and deliver white-label dashboards all in one place...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $34/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RMgX serves as your strategic ally in delivering design-driven technology solutions that foster growth and prosperity in the digital realm. Our steadfast dedication to human-centered design distinguishes us, allowing us to effect tangible transformation for businesses...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pencil & Screen is a modern creative and digital systems company designing scalable brands, websites, products, and experiences through strategy, interaction, motion, and visual systems built for long term clarity and scalability...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Global AI Agent Development Company - Vegavid Technology is a leading AI agent development services provider, helping enterprises build autonomous AI agents, intelligent automation solutions, and agentic AI systems that transform business operations and accelerate digital innovation worldwide...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a team of curious minds, creative strategists, and design specialists who are drive by the design philosophy "Form follows emotion". We operate at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling, crafting experiences that are not only functional, but also emotionally resonant...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Depasser Infotech delivers digital transformation and technology services from ideation to execution. We take an agile and collaborative approach to creating customized solutions across the digital chain. At the same time, our deep expertise in applications management helps optimize your Information...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inklusive is an on-demand creative team that integrates seamlessly with your business, delivering high quality design and visual storytelling without the overhead of hiring. We provide fast, brand aligned creative services from presentations and branding to digital campaigns ensuring your message is always...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We design banking apps, insurance portals, and enterprise digital experiences for the UAE and GCC market. No juniors. No templates. Just senior UX that performs. Every project starts with research, moves through rigorous design and testing, and ends with developer-ready files your team can build on...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $19/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Daffodil Software is a technology partner with 25+ years of experience in custom software engineering, AI solutions, digital product development, and enterprise modernization. Our team helps businesses build scalable applications, modernize legacy systems, and solve complex challenges...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- IT Services
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our team focuses on creating delightful experiences for your users that are cost-effective for your brand. We help brands build meaningful relationships with their audiences through UI/UX Design & Strategy, Brand Identity, Animated & Motion Graphics videos, Newsletters, Decks, and much more...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We collaborate with businesses to conceptualize their value proposition and craft compelling narratives for their audience. Our problem-solving methodology, rooted in innovation, embodies a 'change by design' philosophy, emphasizing a distinctive consumer experience. This approach fosters a positive business...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Market Research
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NOA Labs is a one-stop solution for product design, development and manufacturing, mostly focusing on IoT and connected products, and located in Shenzhen, China. All teams under one roof, avoid troubles, focus on your business...
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- Package Design
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- IoT
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- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OSE is Brisbane's leading website design and development agency. Our team specialise in providing eCommerce solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes whether you're looking for a WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento or custom PHP Laravel service.We are an open source agency, and are the #1 choice for...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At the heart of Lucky Duck there is a simple idea; empower businesses, big or small, to drive forward and disrupt the technology industry.We've seen what's out there and we think it can be done better. Be it design, development, or digital strategy - we're here to grow your business...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Emelody Worldwide Inc. is a solutions driven research and development company serving to advance technological research and product development. Our focus is to change the world one project at a time opening the doors to knowledge, innovation, and exploration...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Location
- Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SC Design Co is a leading full-service product development consultancy specializing in sustainable design, user experience, engineering, branding, and global supply chain management. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, it guides clients from idea conception to impactful design...
- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mobee Dick is a strategic UX design agency based in Poland. We are experts in research and user-centric design. A data-driven approach, unique know-how and proprietary methods help us create delightful, groundbreaking digital experiences...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Katowice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Techversant is the leading software application development company in Canada. We are offering top-notch web development & testing integration services around the world. We have 10+ years proven experience in custom eCommerce website design and development. Contact us for the result-oriented web solutions...
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- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Sherwood Park, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At RP-AXIS, we craft creative and results-driven web-based solutions using the latest trends and technologies. Our dedicated team develops products tailored for companies and startups seeking SaaS solutions, custom software development, and top-notch website design and development services...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Williston Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Mobile Effort company provides development services for Android, iOS and Cross-Platform. We are focused on solutions for Bluetooth classic/BLE connectivity. We offer a complete cycle of development − beginning from software vision, requirements determining, creativity design, smart coding, testing and...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
'Techno Impact Pty ltd is a leading technology Company with expertise in Website, Enterprise Software & Mobile Application Development. We provide our services in mobile application, website Development, and Digital Marketing with hands-on expertise in technologies like Angular, Magento, PHP, Laravel...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Faststream Technologies is a rapidly growing Product Engineering Services Company headquartered in Los Angeles, with a state of the Art Design Center in Bangalore, India. With many Man-Decades of expertise in supporting and builing products for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients, we are uniquely positioned...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2008, DevDigital is a full-service software developer that also offers SEO, learning management systems, and hosting...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- SEO
- IT Services
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a product design studio, Social Up focuses on delivering tailored strategies that elevate brands. Our dedication to quality ensures high‑quality results in SEO, PPC, and paid campaigns. We prioritize client success through personalized, accountable service...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital solutions are rarely one size fits all. It's important to us that we understand what you need. We do this by working in close collaboration with your internal teams, gaining a real appreciation of how you do what you do. That's our motivation...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Juratech Solutions helps individuals and companies test and validate their ideas before fully committing to them, through rapid software prototyping and MVP (Minimum Viable Product) software development. If needed, we can also provide greenfield project development.We strongly believe that bringing a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- IoT
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Business Outcome Focused Software Delivery Partner. Entirely Based In The UK...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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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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