Finding the right product design agency can make the difference between a great idea and a successful product. The best product design companies combine deep user experience expertise with strategic product development and an iterative design process. In this guide, we explore the top product design agencies and design firms that deliver innovative digital product design, high-quality UX design, and full-cycle product design and development services — from concept to launch.
Excited Agency
Excited is a design agency that creates digital products, brands, and websites that people love to use. Over 15 million people interact with products we’ve designed, and our clients span more than 20 countries around the world. Recognized with top industry honors — including Red Dot, Lovie Awards, The Webby Honoree, and iF Award — they're also consistently ranked among the Top 5 UX Agencies worldwide by Clutch. Their ambition is to reach #1.
Excited at a glance:
Clutch rating: 5/5 (based on 52 reviews)
Hourly rate: $50-60
Minimum project cost: $10,000
Company size: 20-50
Industry focus: SaaS, Fintech, Complex web apps
Service lines: UX/UI, Branding, web design and development, motion design.
IDEO
IDEO is a global design and innovation company pioneering human-centered design. For over three decades, they’ve helped leading organizations reinvent products, services, and experiences through deep research and creativity. With offices worldwide and a team of 500+, IDEO remains one of the most influential design firms shaping how businesses and societies evolve.
IDEO at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly disclosed)
- Hourly rate: Premium-tier (typically above ~$150/hr for client engagements)
- Minimum project cost: Generally in the hundreds of thousands of dollars (mid-to-large scale engagements)
- Company size: ~500+ employees globally
- Industry focus: Human-centered design and innovation consultancy servicing product, service, digital experience & strategy domains
- Service lines: Product design, UX/UI design, research & strategy, service & systems design
MetaLab
MetaLab is a product design agency that crafts intuitive digital experiences for the world’s most impactful brands. Known for shaping products like Slack and Coinbase, they combine elegant UX/UI with strategic insight. With roots in Canada and a global reach, MetaLab continues to set the bar for clean, human-centered product design.
Meta Lab at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly listed)
- Hourly rate: Premium level (approx. $150-$199/hr)
- Minimum project cost: Generally $100,000+ for substantial engagements
- Company size: ~50-249 employees
- Industry focus: Product design and digital interfaces for high-impact clients (startups and major brands)
- Service lines: UX/UI design, product strategy, digital product development, interface design
Work.co
Work & Co is a digital product agency that partners with industry leaders to build platforms, apps, and services that millions use daily. Their interdisciplinary teams of designers and engineers work in tight collaboration, creating high-performing experiences for clients like Apple, IKEA, and Google. Their work consistently earns top recognition for usability and craft.
Work.co at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly disclosed)
- Hourly rate: ~$100-149 /hr
- Minimum project cost: ~$5,000 +
- Company size: ~250-999 employees
- Industry focus: Digital product design & development (web, mobile, platforms)
- Service lines: Strategy, UI/UX design, engineering & development of digital products
Instrument
Instrument is a full-service digital agency blending design, technology, and storytelling. From brand systems to large-scale digital experiences, they help global companies connect with audiences in meaningful ways. With a culture rooted in curiosity and craft, Instrument is known for its collaborations with Nike, Patagonia, and Google.
Instrument at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly disclosed)
- Hourly rate: Premium level (exact rate not publicly disclosed)
- Minimum project cost: Generally corresponds to mid-to-large scale engagements (exact figure not disclosed)
- Company size: ~300+ employees across multiple offices (US and remote)
- Industry focus: Brand, product and digital experience consultancy combining design + technology to help major brands unlock potential
- Service lines: Strategy, brand systems, UX/UI design, digital product development, marketing & content experiences
Basic Agency
BASIC/DEPT® is a branding and digital design agency built around culture and experience. They partner with global brands like Google, Patagonia, and Spotify to craft iconic identities and award-winning digital platforms. Part of the DEPT® network, BASIC is known for blending bold creativity with forward-thinking technology.
Basic Agency at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly disclosed)
- Hourly rate: Premium-tier (exact rate not publicly disclosed)
- Minimum project cost: Mid-to-large scale engagements (exact figure not publicly disclosed)
- Company size: ~120+ employees (in the U.S. prior to full integration) and part of a global network of ~1500+ people across 28 offices.
- Founded: 2010
- Headquarters: San Diego, CA (with offices in San Francisco, St. Louis, and international locations)
- Industry focus: Branding, digital design, product experiences, e-commerce and culture-led design.
- Service lines: Brand strategy and identity, UX/UI design, digital product & commerce experience design, full-stack development, content & media.
Fantasy
Fantasy is a digital product and innovation agency designing the future of user experience. With a portfolio spanning brands like Netflix, Ford, and Google, they combine visionary design with cutting-edge interfaces. Their work transforms complexity into simplicity — delivering sleek, emotionally resonant digital experiences.
Fantasy at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly disclosed)
- Hourly rate: Premium-tier (exact rate not publicly disclosed)
- Minimum project cost: Typically mid-to-large engagements (exact figure not publicly disclosed)
- Company size: ~51-200 employees across 2 locations (as per career listings)
- Founded: 1999
- Headquarters: New York City & San Francisco, USA
- Industry focus: High-end digital product design, UX/UI, innovation for major brands
- Service lines: Strategy, product innovation, brand & identity, UX/UI design, intelligent experiences
Eleken
Eleken is a product design agency focused on SaaS and digital platforms. With a lean approach and subscription-based model, they help startups design, test, and scale faster. Based in Kyiv, their team of UX/UI experts creates intuitive, conversion-driven products for clients across Europe and the U.S.
Eleken at a glance:
- Clutch rating: ~4.9 (based on ~111 reviews)
- Hourly rate: approx. $25-$49/hr
- Minimum project cost: $10,000+
- Company size: ~50-249 employees
- Industry focus: UI/UX design for SaaS businesses
- Service lines: UI/UX design, web app design, mobile app design, SaaS product redesign, team extension model
Lazarev
Lazarev is a digital product design agency specializing in UX strategy, UI design, and branding for technology companies. Known for sleek aesthetics and strong storytelling, they build scalable design systems and memorable experiences. Their portfolio spans fintech, Web3, and enterprise SaaS, all united by clarity, elegance, and innovation.
Lazarev at a glance:
- Clutch rating: (not publicly disclosed)
- Hourly rate: (not publicly disclosed)
- Minimum project cost: From ≈ US$20,000 for digital product design; other services (branding, website design) start from around US$5,000.
- Company size: (exact headcount not publicly listed)
- Industry focus: Digital product design, UX/UI, design systems, branding for tech- and growth-oriented companies.
- Service lines: UX research & strategy, UI/UX design, digital products (SaaS, Web3, FinTech, e-commerce), branding & identity, web/app design & development.
Goji Labs
Goji Labs is a Los Angeles–based product design and development agency helping startups and enterprises turn ideas into market-ready products. From UX research to full-stack development, their team creates intuitive web and mobile experiences. Recognized for their transparent process and lasting partnerships, Goji Labs has earned top ratings on Clutch and beyond.
Goji Labs at a glance:
- Clutch rating: ~4.8-5.0 out of 5 based on ~80 reviews
- Hourly rate: ~$100-149 /hr
- Minimum project cost: ~$25,000+
- Company size: 50-249 employees
- Industry focus: Full-stack digital product design & development for startups, growth-stage companies and enterprises (web, mobile, SaaS)
- Service lines: Product strategy, UX research, UI/UX design, custom software/app development, MVP launches and growth support
