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eLogicTech Solutions was founded in 1999 in India and expanded its operations to the USA in 2001. Our headquarters are situated in San Francisco, California, while our engineering studio is based in Hyderabad, India. We collaborate with clients across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gamecrio Studios is the best Game Design - Development company in USA & India with 8+ years of experience in game Design & development...
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- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- Product Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TronixV has remained committed to delivering comprehensive one-stop solutions that cover the entire product lifecycle of hardware for diverse enterprises, universities, and research institutes...
Top Services:
- IoT
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Were a UI/UX design agency helping businesses achieve success since 2016 through a diverse blend of branding, UI/UX, and web experiences...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Apporio Infolabs builds scalable mobile and web apps, helping startups and businessed launch powerful on-demand digital solutions for global markets...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Haryana, India
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NexusIQ Solutions is a trusted AI transformation company in Hyderabad helping organizations modernize operations through AI Transformation Services, intelligent automation, data-driven strategies, and scalable digital innovation...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- IT Compliance Solution
- Product Design
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
We, at Bizventure Marketing, provide 360-degree marketing solutions for your brand’s awareness and product’s promotion...
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- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
360° Design x Engineering Company...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are an IT organization based in Pune, Aurangabad, and a few other locations in India. With a focus on understanding the requirements, our expertise is to identify pain areas and provide thoughtful and optimistic solutions like enterprise solutions like SAP, Salesforce, CRM, ERP, HRMS, AI/ML, cloud...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Aurangabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Platform to bring and manage your dynamic team together & achieve business success. TaskFlier emerges as the premier management system developed by MNB Soft Solutions. Thanks to the folks at TaskFlier, the operational concerns that plague todays businesses are well understood and thus we embark on a trip...
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- IT Services
- Product Design
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Greater Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer IT & Social Media Solutions tailored to your unique needs...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We don't just build apps. We build the right ones. Oweo is a design-led digital studio helping startups and growing companies reposition, strategize, and launch mobile and web apps that actually work, for their users and their business. We believe great digital products start long before the first line of...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Are you looking to take your business to the next level and reach more customers online? Look no further than The SEO Fly. We specialize in creating customized digital marketing strategies tailored to your unique business needs...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Haldwani, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cyrus Recharge Solutions is a leading Mobile Recharge Software Provider Company in India. We deliver cutting-edge & Scalable & Budget Friendly Software Development Solutions in India...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NeuroML.ai is an AI-first software development company helping startups and enterprises build intelligent digital products. We specialize in AI agents, generative AI applications, workflow automation, full-stack web development, mobile applications, custom software, cloud solutions, DevOps, UI/UX design, and...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At AusetSoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., we go beyond delivering softwarewe build long-term technology partnerships that help businesses innovate, scale, and succeed...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Most blockchain agencies build a bit of everything. Troniex builds one thing: crypto exchanges. Centralized, P2P, DeFi, white-label, shipped in weeks instead of the usual quarter-long agency timeline. A centralized exchange live today, is one proof point: mobile, web, and blockchain built as a single system...
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- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Madurai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ChittorTech is a premier AI engineering and custom software development company based in India. We design, build, and deploy high-performance web applications (Next.js, React), mobile apps (Flutter, React Native), enterprise cloud ERPs, and custom AI/LLM solutions for startups, SMEs, and global enterprises...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chittorgarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
ParamInfo is a globally renowned service providing company helping to improve client efficiency and support global competitiveness. They provide end-to-end application development services to help brands build an innovative mobile experience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We do more than just designwe create impactful experiences, inspiring visuals, and engaging strategies. Backed by a team of skilled experts and a drive for innovation, we transform ideas into extraordinary realities...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Multan, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DROR Studio is a graphic and digital design studio that has been serving individuals and businesses all over the world since 2020...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a team of 50+ experts in Gaming, Mobile Apps, AI, and UIUX, built over 100s of apps over the past 10+ years and helped build great products & solutions for our Clients Globally - US, UAE, Australia, South Africa, UK, etc...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Software Development
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Affixx Media is a Pondicherry-based digital marketing and business consulting agency helping small and growing businesses across India win more customers through SEO, social media, branding and Google Ads...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Puducherry, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
4080 Studio is a brand and web design studio in India, founded in 2023. We help startups work out their positioning, then turn it into a brand identity and a fast, custom website that share one system. Most of our work is in fintech, SaaS and AI, for companies in the US, UK, Singapore and the UAE, including...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bageshwar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Strategy and Design Studio from India...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Ciesto Solutions is degree offshore website development situated in Rajkot, Gujarat, India...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Chameleo GFX Studio is a leading graphic and branding agency in Ahmedabad. We offer a wide range of services, including logo design, UI/UX design, web development, web design, social media marketing, and SEO. We combine creativity and strategy to deliver exceptional designs and effective digital solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At AcquireX, we go beyond traditional outsourcing. We do not empower you with teams; we drive entire eCommerce projects to completion. Whether you are scaling operations, enhancing customer experience, or launching a new online store, we handle it all seamlessly and efficiently...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Exhibition stand builder and stall fabricators offering custom stall design, fabrication, printing, flooring, and full stall setup services for trade shows...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logistics
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Thence (previously WinkTales) is a dedicated Digital UI/UX Design Agency with emphasis on Deep User Research, Lean UX Design Methodology, and Continuous Optimization.Our proprietary user-centric KaiXen framework progressively improves the User Experience of your digital assets...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to your profile! We are INTORQUE, a digital marketing agency that is leading in the industry. We focus on creativity, innovation, function, and being unique are the four pillars on which Intorque was established...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ProVibe is an AI product studio built by ProCreator. We help teams design, engineer, integrate, and improve AI products, bringing product strategy, design, engineering, AI, and data into one delivery team. Our work includes AI agents, product modernization, AI integration, and evaluation, with human review...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are offering professional video editing and post-production services to content creators & production houses all over the world, including the USA, UK, and Canada...
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- Video Production
- Design Services
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Vnta is a premier full-stack development and design agency specializing in high-performance SaaS solutions. Our team leverages modern tech stacks like Next.js, Hono, and Tailwind CSS to deliver scalable, secure, and lightning-fast web applications. Beyond coding, we provide comprehensive conversion rate...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Bhiwani, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sagar Informatics Pvt. Ltd. (SIPL) is a 15+ years old software development company in Delhi, India offers cost effective custom software development. Specialized in courier/delivery/tracking software...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Solution Centre is a website designing company in Delhi, based in Subhash Nagar and serving businesses since 2008. We design business websites, corporate websites, ecommerce stores and website redesigns. Start with our website design portfolio, then tell us what customers need to understand or do on your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a software and mobile development company with a global presence connecting various technology giants in the US and India. We build transformative products and platforms that expand and evolve your business...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Designit is a modern design studio focused on creating high-converting websites, brand identities, and digital experiences for startups and growing businesses. We combine clean aesthetics, strategic UX, and conversion-focused design to help brands stand out online, build trust, and drive measurable business...
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- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AppTrait Solutions provide the top-notch Web & mobile application development services across the globe. AppTrait Solutions has an innovative approach to develop an app, which connects with the users, transforms the success of an organization, and opens up endless opportunities. This entire process of mobile...
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- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Professional Accounting Services in UAE...
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- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $111/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Codzoc, our aim is to turn your concepts into tangible outcomes, leveraging the latest in technology. We are committed to crafting solutions that are both adaptable and eco-friendly, catering to your current requirements while igniting inspiration for tomorrow's advancements...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help brands scale through AI-powered digital marketing and performance-driven strategies. We build data-backed growth systems that deliver measurable results, maximize ROI, and drive high-quality customer acquisition across B2B, B2C, and SaaS markets...
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- Digital Services
- Engineering
- Product Design
- Managed Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AY Tech is a full-service software development and technology solutions agency specializing in custom software, web and mobile application development, AI-powered solutions, CRM systems, cloud services, and UI/UX design. The company helps startups, businesses, and enterprises build, launch, and scale...
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- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AQ Printing House is a printing company in Lahore, Pakistan. We make custom packaging, corporate gift boxes, business cards, company profiles and printed T shirts for businesses of all sizes. With more than 10 years of experience, we give our clients good print quality, good prices and on time delivery across...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
WeRanksUp Digital Marketing Agency Noida enables companies to increase their online presence and bring about growth using SEO, Local SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Social Media Marketing, Website Development and Content Marketing. We integrate all these tools to enable companies to connect with their target...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ochobase is the best Web Design, Mobile App Design, and Ecommerce Development Company who also specializes in strategy design & development...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $800/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our expertise spans a wide range of services, including responsive web design, custom web development, e-commerce solutions, and digital marketing strategies...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Bilawal Hassan, I'm a professional graphic designer. Currently based in Khushāb, Punjab...
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- Khushāb, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wishbox Communication Pvt Ltd.
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are a communication design and public relations consultancy that employs an integrated problem-solving approach to generate enduring value for brands...
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- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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We at Team CoDesign help you get started with your ideas. We ideate your ideas through extensive research and various exercises. We are a team of UX Designers, bridging the gap between your ideas and your potential customers.We plan, sketch, prototype and test in a continuous loop until your ideas have...
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- Location
- Nagpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Product Design Firms
What services do product design companies offer?
They offer a broad, end-to-end set of services that combine strategy, engineering, and user experience to bring physical and digital products to market faster and with lower risk.
Their key services include:
- Product strategy and discovery: Accounting for over 39% of revenue share in 2023, this concerns defining what product to build and why, based on market demand, business goals, and user needs. It includes market research, product positioning, concept validation, and early-stage product development planning.
- UX research and user experience (UX Design): Understanding user behavior and designing experiences that are intuitive and efficient, relying on UX research, usability testing, journey mapping, and behavior analysis for digital products and services.
- Industrial design: Designing physical products with a focus on usability, aesthetics, and manufacturability. It includes form development, ergonomics, materials selection, and collaboration with industrial designers.
- Engineering and technical design: Translating design concepts into functional, manufacturable solutions using engineering principles, including mechanical engineering, system architecture, feasibility analysis, and design for manufacturing.
- CAD modeling and prototyping: Product designers create digital and physical models to test, refine, and validate product concepts before production.
- Branding, visual, and experience design: Aligning the product with a cohesive brand identity and consistent user experience across all touchpoints, while relying on graphic design, packaging, and integration with digital marketing and web development.
- Product launch, optimization, and growth: Supporting the product after design to ensure successful launch and continuous improvement.
How much do product design services cost?
The cost of hiring product design companies varies widely depending on scope, complexity, and the level of expertise.
Product design firms typically charge $100-$450 per hour for full-service work that includes UX design, engineering, and product development.
Project-based pricing:
- Small projects (e.g., concept design, UX audit): $5,000-$15,000
- Mid-size projects, such as UX/UI design for a mobile app or web platform: $30,000-$100,000
- End-to-end product development: $100,000+
What's the difference between product design, industrial design, and UX design?
The best product design agencies combine all three into a collaborative approach, ensuring your product is functional, manufacturable, intuitive, and competitive in the market.
| Product design | Industrial design | UX design |
| A holistic discipline that covers the entire product development process, from idea to launch, across physical and digital products. | A specialized field focused on designing the form, function, and manufacturability of physical consumer products. | A discipline focused on optimizing user experience and usability for digital products like platforms and mobile apps. |
| Aligning business goals user needs, and technical feasibility into a successful product. |
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| Used for end-to-end product design agency work for both physical and digital products. | Used for hardware, devices, and physical goods requiring production. | Used for software, SaaS platforms, web design, and mobile app interfaces. |
Are there hidden costs I should be aware of when hiring product designers?
Yes, you may expect some additional or hidden costs, although most reputable product design companies will present clear pricing.
According to the Project Management Institute, projects with unclear requirements are 2-3 times more likely to exceed budget and timelines.
| Cost category | Estimated cost range |
| Scope creep and extra iterations | 10% to 30% of the total project budget |
| UX research and testing | $5,000-$25,000+ per round |
| Prototyping and engineering work | $2,000-$50,000+ |
| Third-party tools and integrations | $500-$5,000+ per project |
| Post-launch support and updates | $5,000-$15,000+ per month |
| Manufacturing preparation | $10,000-$100,000+ |
The best designers with proven expertise will be transparent about these factors and help you plan for the true cost of product design, instead of just the initial estimate.
What should I look for in a product design firm's portfolio?
When evaluating an agency portfolio, you're assessing whether the team can deliver measurable business outcomes, handle complexity, and align with your product goals.
Therefore, look for the following:
- Proven business impact: Look for case studies that show measurable results. A strong case study might show a 30-50% increase in conversion rates after UX redesign or a 20% reduction in churn for a SaaS product.
- End-to-end product design process: Top product designers should demonstrate a complete design process, starting from research, through ideation, prototyping, and testing, to launch.
- Depth in UX research and user-centered design: A strong portfolio should show how the team understands user needs. High-quality projects often include 5-10 user interviews per testinground, which is standard for identifying most usability issues.
- Experience with similar product types or industries: An agency with 3-5 similar projects in your space is more likely to understand constraints and speed up delivery.
- Technical capability and engineering integration: A strong portfolio should show evidence of CAD modeling, prototyping, or engineering work, integration with mechanical engineering or development teams.
- Complexity and problem-solving ability: A renowned product design studio showcases how it solves complex challenges. Projects involving multiple user roles or workflows indicate higher capability.
How do product design companies measure success?
They measure success based on real business impact, user experience, and product performance:
- User experience (UX design) performance
Measured through usability metrics like task success rate, time-on-task, and user satisfaction. Better UX can improve task completion rates by up to 80%, according to Nielsen Norman Group. - Conversion and revenue growth
Design improvements are tracked through conversion rates, sales, and funnel performance. Small UX changes can increase conversions by 10–25%, according to Forrester. - User engagement and retention
Active users, session duration, and churn rate show how well the product meets user needs. PwC reports that UX improvements can boost retention by up to 30%. - Time-to-market and efficiency
A strong design process reduces delays and rework. Companies with mature design practices can cut development time by up to 50%, according to McKinsey. - Product adoption and market fit
Success is measured by how quickly users adopt the product and how often key features are used. - Return on investment (ROI)
Design is evaluated based on revenue growth and cost savings. Design-led companies achieve 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher shareholder returns, according to McKinsey.
What is the typical timeline for a product design project?
The timeline for a product design project depends on the scope and complexity, as well as whether you're building digital or physical products.
Most product design firms follow a structured timeline ranging from a few weeks to several months, as presented in the table below.
| Phase | Timeline | Process |
| Discovery and research | 1-3 weeks | Defining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| Concept development | 2-4 weeks | Cefining business goals, conducting market analysis, and performing UX research to understand user needs. |
| UX/UI and detailed design | 4-8 weeks | Developing high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and UX/UI design systems for digital products or detailed specs for physical products. |
| Prototyping and testing | 2-6 weeks | Building prototypes, running usability tests, and iterating based on feedback. |
| Engineering and handoff | 2-6 weeks | Finalizing designs for development, including collaboration with engineering or web development teams. |
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