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We work with brands that want to look profitable in the rapidly shifting world of culture, tech, media and consumer attitudes...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CreativeCorner firmly believes that a website is essential for every business. Our goal is to create websites that align seamlessly with the brand and yield tangible business outcomes. Over time, we've developed a streamlined workflow that enables us to achieve precisely that, all while leveraging the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Linkup ST
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Linkup Studio provides product design services that drive measurable growth, not just beautiful interfaces. Our team's proficiency in UX, business strategy, and creative innovation fuels every project, allowing us to deliver award-winning products that drive business impact...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Software Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
Null Station transforms ideas into stunning visuals, backed by a strong success rate and robust client relationships. Specializing in 3D animation, product visualization, and AR/VR, we follow industry-standard workflows to deliver high-quality content that captivates audiences and elevates brands...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A design firm focused on closing the gap between what B2B tech companies build and what the world sees...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Polcode is a software development & IT consulting that helps companies design, build, and scale digital products with a strong focus on usability, performance, and long-term business value...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Wanted for Nothing
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.WFN is an award-winning design agency headquartered in Los Angeles. We focus on strategies that create tangible results. Our team can cover full-cycle product delivery, including strategy, UX/UI design and development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At Right Studio, we solve business challenges through effective communication at every level. We believe great interfaces and branding go hand in hand - you can't have one without the other. That's why we approach branding with a deep understanding of interface design, and vice versa...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Hi, I'm Brooke Mallory Williams. BMW Creative Consulting is my solo Brand, Marketing, and Website Design practice in Atlanta. I work with purpose-driven business owners in wellness, entertainment, art, and advocacy. Tell me what you're building, then let's work one on one to grow it...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are about helping DataTech and FinTech businesses and startups level up their Product Design and driving Revenue Growth through our highly skilled UX/UI design team...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
We are a smart and nimble team, who can give you the attention you expect and deserve. Creative UI/UX agency with reliable web and mobile frontend development experts. Efficient UI/UX - experience in building user interfaces and apps that contain unique value.18 years of expertise with Web and...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We help business grow trough strategic brand identity. At Isaac Jacob, we don't just design - We build brands that speak. Through visuals, systems, and technology we help companies communicate their essence with clarity, strength and intention...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
We strategically modernize large-scale digital platforms. With 10+ years of experience, our team helps increase revenue, performance, and brand trust perception...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 48 Projects Listed
Siteseeing Digital Design is a Hamburg-based UX and digital design agency with 19 years of experience designing user-centered digital products for companies in regulated and complex industries...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $129/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Design Rooster
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We work closely with our clients to develop a unique and custom digital identity for your business. We make designing a simple and enjoyable experience. Our passionate team combines craftsmanship with creative thinking in order to cultivate your brand identity while utilizing the latest trends...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kleinburg Station, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
CGI Furniture offers a range of CGI and 3D modelling services tailored to enhance your product marketing and boost sales...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Kernelics is a boutique web and mobile software development firmfor startups and tech companies...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Product Design
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
UIUX Studio is a product studio for AI-native software. One senior team across six disciplines strategy, design, engineering, data, AI and delivery designing and shipping secure, scalable products that move real business metrics...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Lollypop Design is a global UX UI and Interactive Design Company on a mission to empower and touch a billion lives across the world through world-class digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 64 Projects Listed
Light IT provides the following services on the global tech market:- consulting clients on IT products and services- custom product and software development- provision of resources at the clients' request- software delivery and maintenance- software quality assurance...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We are a design and web development studio that delivers superlative work for startups, agencies or any human being...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Konpo
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Remote company specializing in UX design for SaaS. We help software companies build a solid design framework to maintain a beautiful and consistent product through growth...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Reflective Media is a Packaging Studio, specializing in CPG labelling, package design adaptation, full branding exploration and standards development...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Clients featured in Vogue, Goop, Architectural Digest, and more. We are a design agency with years of experience in high-end retail and web development. We specialize in web design & development with a special focus on Shopify ecommerce...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Package Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
One stop shop for modern software development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
A creative studio that ensures you do not worry about a thing from the moment you present your brand/idea to us. Our determination to see businesses thrive in a competitive, ever changing environment is what pushes us to deliver no less than excellence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- PPC
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cerebral Studio stands as digital product design agency distinguished for its expertise in psychology-infused UX design tailored for e-Commerce, B2B platforms, and industries. Our track record showcases the generation of over $500M in value for a broad spectrum of startups and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We're a consumer-centric brand partner that helps thoughtful goods become market-leading brands that people love to buy...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Design Monks is an experienced agency offering UI/UX, product design, MVP builds, and branding for startups and growing companies.Clients trust the agency for its consistent quality, practical thinking, and ability to turn early ideas into products that actually work, which is why many come back for...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Jersey, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Nimble App Genie is a fintech software and app development agency dedicated to catalyzing creative concepts into groundbreaking solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Wearables
- Software Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Our team is result oriented. Core competencies: ecommerce, crypto (web 3.0) landing pages with wow effect...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Software Development
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A global technology outsourcing and custom Development Company with expertise into diverse Web Development, Custom Software and Mobile Applications...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 38 Projects Listed
Longwave Studio specializes in delivering top-tier, performance-driven mobile solutions with exceptional quality and scalability. Our approach covers service design, UI/UX design, app development, deployment. We develop native and hybrid iOS/Android apps, web frontend, and backend systems...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cagliari, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Sloboda Studio has been 13 years on the market of web development providing high-end web development services to EU and US clients.Featured Expertise: Sustainability, Real Estate, FinTech, Online Marketplaces, Healthcare, Featured technologies: Ruby, RoR, Python, Django, Vue, Angular, React...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Paralepa, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Lepshey is your reliable and trustworthy design partner, offering design outstaffing and outsourcing services tailored for fintech companies and beyond. With a focus on quality and expertise, we provide comprehensive design solutions to meet your specific needs and requirements...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
E180 is a full service creative digital agency specializing in a custom product...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
Rasa Design Team is a UX/UI product design agency for global startups...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Fulcrum is an AI-powered product engineering & design agency with strong HealthTech expertise. We build MVPs & digital products for startups from the US, Europe, Israel & the UAE, taking care of each product as if it's our own...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
We're DPDK, brand innovation agency for the bold. We craft brand systems that connect purpose to performance. Come chase the exceptional...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 41 Projects Listed
Accelerate your journey with Enyata's on-demand engineering teams . We'll get your ideas or projects up and running quickly. We develop user-centric solutions that are powered by our market research, agile sprints, and wide-ranging expertise...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Idealogic Design is a full-service design company that specializes in providing design solutions for startups and scaling companies. Our team of experts can help with everything from deep research to conversion rate optimization...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Welcome to Modsen's profile in DESIGNRUSH! ...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Hello, and welcome to Lizard Global!Visit our website: https://www.lizard.global/...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 43 Projects Listed
Ekotek is a leading software company based in Vietnam & Japan, delivering high-quality custom software, web/mobile apps, blockchain, and AI solutions. With 200+ experts, we provide end-to-end services from strategy and design to development and support. Build smarter with Ekotek: contact@ekotek.vn...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Mobile App Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Properly is a boutique design studio for fintech, DeFi, web3, and AI. Since 2021 we've worked as design partners, not a vendor, owning the whole surface a user judges you on: brand, product UX, website, and app. We've shaped protocols holding billions in TVL and fintechs people trust with their money, from...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
A tech partner for those who want to innovate. Get access to top software engineers, kickstart your project, and start building your success story...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Great ideas turn dreams into reality. Discover a world where anything is possible; get to know us and unlock limitless potential...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We connect business and people in the digital space by using creative technologies. We create products without fear of innovations and turn even the craziest ideas into reality...
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- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Bliscore, a leading offshore development firm based in Lviv, Ukraine, specializes in custom development using .NET (MVC/CORE) and modern JavaScript technologies. We also excel in building dedicated development teams for businesses and startups...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $26/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Zgraya Digital
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.ZGRAYA is an international award-winning full-service digital agency with expertise and achievements in UX/UI, branding, app/web/product design&dev, and marketing. We create products, strategies, and campaigns that perfectly fit the client’s needs...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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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