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For more than three decades, Design Interface has been offering its expertise in branding, product design and package design to transform your innovative product concept into a market-ready reality...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Westlake, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a boutique design studio with a global perspective. Based in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, we bring bold ideas to life and help them take shape on the world stage...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Pixwelz is a forward-thinking UI/UX and software design agency dedicated to crafting seamless digital experiences. With a passion for innovation and user-centered design, Pixwelz transforms ideas into intuitive products, blending aesthetics with functionality. From mobile apps to web platforms, the team...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FOUND design collaborative is an industrial design consultancy that works with companies to found, refresh, and grow product lines. Inspired by insights and driven by craft, we make things that solve real problems, improve people's lives, and bring true innovation to their categories...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Feelpixel is a UX design studio. We design user-centric digital solutions and B2C and B2B products in the form of mobile apps, web apps, and websites.Recognized as the 10 best UI UX Agency in India by Silicon India and with a 4.9 clutch rating we have been able to successfully work with 40+ clients...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
An interdisciplinary design and creative consultancy shaping tomorrows brands, products and experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are a creative innovation company that produces immersive experiences and applications development company in the UK...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kings Hill, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
AI Integration, Web Development, Mobile App Development, UI/UX Design, E-Commerce, DevOps, QA Testing, and Custom Software Solutions for Startups, SMEs, and Enterprise Businesses...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Davao City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
VT Digital is Sydney's leading software development company, delivering innovative, AI-driven solutions tailored to your business needs. Our expert team specializes in UI/UX design, mobile app development, website development, e-commerce platforms, Salesforce consulting, and more. With deep industry knowledge...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Netguru is a trusted partner in digital commerce. We help leading brands modernize B2B solutions, marketplaces, and retail ecosystems with AI-driven technology, design, and engineering excellence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
GTM Plus builds software development teams tailored for your business purpose...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
X2 Mobile
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Actively identify tech & product opportunities to transform your ideas into engaging and accessible digital experiences.Our clients from Africa, US or EU enjoy great returns such as 2M monthly users or 10k downloads in the first 10 days of launching their app...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Lesid is industrial design studio specialized on developing new products. We help brands and startups to transform their ideas into successful products. We guide projects from the initial concept to the final product, with a focus on user experience, technologies and esthetics...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Market Research
- Package Design
- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
DESH.Group is a full-cycle Web3 & AI development agency building scalable digital products from concept to launch...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We execute our projects following a structured approach of ideation, design, development and deployment. Our client base expands across small and medium enterprises and covers Fortune 500 companies as well. We aim to be a 360° support to our customers in every step of their business journey. We offer...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
Magic Powered is a decentralized Web3 design and engineering studio specializing in product design, blockchain development, and digital innovation. With more than eight years of experience across the crypto ecosystem, the agency blends advanced technical expertise with crafted, intuitive design to help Web3...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We are a team of forward-thinkers, innovators, and brand architects who thrive at the nexus of creativity, exploration, human connection, and the natural world. Our services are meticulously customized to align with your specific requirements. Our approach is centered around effective communication through...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Imran Haroons creative brand design studio delivers branding, UI/UX, graphic design, and website solutions across the UAE. With 18+ years of experience, the studio blends creativity and strategy to craft high-impact, results-driven experiences that elevate brands...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build innovative solutions that quickly deliver measurable value for our clients. Our user-focused, value-driven approach sets us apart helping identify the most impactful challenges and develop practical solutions to solve them...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Našice, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pixel Perfection: Designing the Future of Your Online Presence...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Product design expertise in electrical & mechanical engineering, industrial & human-centered design, and firmware & mobile application product development. From start-ups to enterprises; from concepts to production...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Devoq is the go-to destination for cutting-edge design solutions. As a premier design agency, we specialize in helping businesses achieve breakthroughs with awe-inspiring visuals that leave a lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
Tech strategy advisor & delivery partner with 25+ years of experience. We deliver measurable results through a unique, AI-enabled advisory & delivery framework combining technological heritage with AI-driven optimisation to scale faster, with full governance and compliance...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Edin Studio is recognized as the number one online studio for remote design and engineering. Based in New York, Edin specialize in product development and engineering for manufacturing, bringing ideas to life with precision and creativity and turning concepts into manufacturable, meaningful products...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Kings Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Alligators is a branding, digital marketing, and web design agency located in New York City, USA. Our team works around the clock to develop designs that meet your web page needs...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Coders hiring platform combines the planetary reach and AI to deliver your ideal Developers in order to help you spin up your Software Development dream team...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Creating impressive turnkey solutions for growing startups and established businesses, Enkonix is a reliable partner for custom software development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- VR/AR
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Utopia 360 is a digital visualization studio built exclusively for furniture and home decor brands. We replace traditional photography with photorealistic CGI, giving manufacturers and retailers a faster way to produce consistent, on-brand imagery across catalogs and marketing campaigns. Our workflow removes...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- VR/AR
- Branding
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
FACTOR 10 is a full-service design and consulting studio that helps major corporations and independent inventors navigate every stage of the product development process while also incubating internal technologies & products for sustainable revenue growth without investor backing...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cabot Solutions Inc. is a well-established company with a decade-long track record of successful projects in the United States and Canada across various industry domains, technologies, and areas of expertise...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
2B Studio combines cool design and clever engineering to develop successful products for the marketplace...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
An all-in-one, global design partner with deep expertise in helping ambitious businesses and brands grow through exceptional design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Localscope.dev is a software development agency that makes your idea a reality. Using cutting-edge technology we can develop from scratch high quality web-mobile applications based on your exactly business needs!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BlackBox Vision is a boutique digital product development studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, dedicated to helping startups and scale-ups bring their ideas to life...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Victoria, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Paving the way for a thriving digital society...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
VegaCADD, the CAD division of Rayvat Rendering Studio, offers comprehensive CAD drafting and 3D modeling services to clients in over 15 countries...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a digital experience agency specialising in healthcare and life sciences. We help organisations create and scale customer value through research, strategy, experience design and design systems. By understanding customer needs, improving experience decisions and creating digital experiences that are...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Founded in 2006, cozzolino studio LLC is a research and design studio based in New York City. In bringing innovative ideas and one-of-a-kind products to market, we emphasize the two most important aspects of the design process are communication & collaboration...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We help customers to build products that maximize the impression on people and minimize the impact on the planet...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Wearables
- Location
- Walnut, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Hillemann Design is a studio for product and user experience design near Munich, Germany...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Kranzberg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Unlimited Circuits are empowering innovation through custom electronics, software, and product design. From PCB to prototype, we engineer smart, sustainable solutions that move industries forward...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Aguascalientes, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
OXO Packaging is a USA- based manufacturers' hub for producing all sorts of Custom Boxes in exquisite style. Your products will no longer have to be wrapped in standard boring boxes. We can create personalized subscription boxes in all sizes and classes according to clients' requirements and product...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Gusta is a boutique UX/product design studio specializing in complex operational software the kind used by professionals under real pressure, in real environments. We embed as a design team inside tech companies across Europe and the US, working on logistics platforms, pharma systems, EV infrastructure...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
JBID is a boutique design constancy that provides many services to our clients for many years...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Design Envol De Vivre is a design consultancy that offers graphic support for corporate identities, apparel, advertising marketing campaigns, art direction, ux/ui & devops...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- DevOps Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping manufacturers, white-label retailers and private label brands increase their visibility by creating engaging 3D visualisations...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mad Devs is an international tech company that designs, develops, and deploys innovative software solutions. We serve businesses of all sizes and industries: from finance to transport and logistics, security, education, and advertising...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
A Creative Design & Marketing Agency that makes sure your business runs smoothly while you sit back & reap the profits!...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're committed to innovation and creativity, empowering tech companies to inspire their audiences and change the game...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Realise works with business leaders and entrepreneurial change-makers bring new products to launch, no matter where in the product development cycle, adding value with a genuine drive towards sustainable innovation within Design...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Wearables
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Design Firms
What services do product design companies offer?
They offer a broad, end-to-end set of services that combine strategy, engineering, and user experience to bring physical and digital products to market faster and with lower risk.
Their key services include:
- Product strategy and discovery: Accounting for over 39% of revenue share in 2023, this concerns defining what product to build and why, based on market demand, business goals, and user needs. It includes market research, product positioning, concept validation, and early-stage product development planning.
- UX research and user experience (UX Design): Understanding user behavior and designing experiences that are intuitive and efficient, relying on UX research, usability testing, journey mapping, and behavior analysis for digital products and services.
- Industrial design: Designing physical products with a focus on usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. It includes form development, ergonomics, materials selection, and collaboration with industrial designers.
- Engineering and technical design: Translating design concepts into functional, manufacturable solutions using engineering principles, including mechanical engineering, system architecture, feasibility analysis, and design for manufacturing.
- CAD modeling and prototyping: Product designers create digital and physical models to test, refine, and validate product concepts before production.
- Branding, visual, and experience design: Aligning the product with a cohesive brand identity and consistent user experience across all touchpoints, while relying on graphic design, packaging, and integration with digital marketing and web development.
- Product launch, optimization, and growth: Supporting the product after design to ensure successful launch and continuous improvement.
How much do product design services cost?
The cost of hiring product design companies varies widely depending on scope, complexity, and the level of expertise.
Product design firms typically charge $100-$450 per hour for full-service work that includes UX design, engineering, and product development.
Project-based pricing:
- Small projects (e.g., concept design, UX audit): $5,000-$15,000
- Mid-size projects, such as UX/UI design for a mobile app or web platform: $30,000-$100,000
- End-to-end product development: $100,000+
What's the difference between product design, industrial design, and UX design?
The best product design agencies combine all three into a collaborative approach, ensuring your product is functional, manufacturable, intuitive, and competitive in the market.
| Product design | Industrial design | UX design |
| A holistic discipline that covers the entire product development process, from idea to launch, across physical and digital products. | A specialized field focused on designing the form, function, and manufacturability of physical consumer products. | A discipline focused on optimizing user experience and usability for digital products like platforms and mobile apps. |
| Aligning business goals user needs, and technical feasibility into a successful product. |
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| Used for end-to-end product design agency work for both physical and digital products. | Used for hardware, devices, and physical goods requiring production. | Used for software, SaaS platforms, web design, and mobile app interfaces. |
Are there hidden costs I should be aware of when hiring product designers?
Yes, you may expect some additional or hidden costs, although most reputable product design companies will present clear pricing.
According to the Project Management Institute, projects with unclear requirements are 2-3 times more likely to exceed budget and timelines.
| Cost category | Estimated cost range |
| Scope creep and extra iterations | 10% to 30% of the total project budget |
| UX research and testing | $5,000-$25,000+ per round |
| Prototyping and engineering work | $2,000-$50,000+ |
| Third-party tools and integrations | $500-$5,000+ per project |
| Post-launch support and updates | $5,000-$15,000+ per month |
| Manufacturing preparation | $10,000-$100,000+ |
The best designers with proven expertise will be transparent about these factors and help you plan for the true cost of product design, instead of just the initial estimate.
What should I look for in a product design firm's portfolio?
When evaluating an agency portfolio, you're assessing whether the team can deliver measurable business outcomes, handle complexity, and align with your product goals.
Therefore, look for the following:
- Proven business impact: Look for case studies that show measurable results. A strong case study might show a 30-50% increase in conversion rates after UX redesign or a 20% reduction in churn for a SaaS product.
- End-to-end product design process: Top product designers should demonstrate a complete design process, starting from research, through ideation, prototyping, and testing, to launch.
- Depth in UX research and user-centered design: A strong portfolio should show how the team understands user needs. High-quality projects often include 5-10 user interviews per testinground, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
- Experience with similar product types or industries: An agency with 3-5 similar projects in your space is more likely to understand constraints and speed up delivery.
- Technical capability and engineering integration: A strong portfolio should show evidence of CAD modeling, prototyping, or engineering work, integration with mechanical engineering or development teams.
- Complexity and problem-solving ability: A renowned product design studio showcases how it solves complex challenges. Projects involving multiple user roles or workflows indicate higher capability.
How do product design companies measure success?
They measure success based on real business impact, user experience, and product performance:
- User experience (UX design) performance
Measured through usability metrics like task success rate, time-on-task, and user satisfaction. Better UX can improve task completion rates by up to 80%, according to Nielsen Norman Group. - Conversion and revenue growth
Design improvements are tracked through conversion rates, sales, and funnel performance. Small UX changes can increase conversions by 10–25%, according to Forrester. - User engagement and retention
Active users, session duration, and churn rate show how well the product meets user needs. PwC reports that UX improvements can boost retention by up to 30%. - Time-to-market and efficiency
A strong design process reduces delays and rework. Companies with mature design practices can cut development time by up to 50%, according to McKinsey. - Product adoption and market fit
Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. - Return on investment (ROI)
Design is evaluated based on revenue growth and cost savings. Design-led companies achieve 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher shareholder returns, according to McKinsey.
What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline for a product design project depends on the scope and complexity, as well as whether you're building digital or physical products.
Most product design firms follow a structured timeline ranging from a few weeks to several months, as presented in the table below.
| Phase | Timeline | Process |
| Discovery and research | 1-3 weeks | Defining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| Concept development | 2-4 weeks | Cefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| UX/UI and detailed design | 4-8 weeks | Developing high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products. |
| Prototyping and testing | 2-6 weeks | Building prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback. |
| Engineering and handoff | 2-6 weeks | Finalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams. |
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