In our digital age, it is not surprising that many products have changed to be digital. Or some physical products have somehow expanded. In this sense, by digital products, we refer to those non-physical products that are developed technologically. Digital products, as opposed to analog ones, do not have a physical entity. They cannot be touched. However, some of them can be downloaded from the cloud and transported. In this article, the most amazing Product Design expert firms to hire to boost your business.

Hattrick

At Hattrick, they believe that design is a powerful strategic tool to create a better future for people and the planet. Detecting and understanding the needs and desires of users is the starting point of each experience they project. Knowing the most advanced technological developments is essential to propose the most innovative and sustainable solutions.
After that, they help companies make decisions through Design Thinking and other systemic thinking tools. With strategic ideation and reflection, they create holistic solutions that meet people's needs and overcome technical and economic restrictions.

Then, they shape a vision from strategy, generating solid, innovative and memorable proposals by interconnecting all design disciplines. They use prototypes and user participation tools to validate solutions during the design process.
Deployment is next, and the firm accompanies you from idea to market. They plan the launching phase strategically by connecting their engineering, design and strategy teams. They validate each strategic decision during the first steps in the market and measure traction and results.

Stoke Ventures

Stoke Ventures is a digital product expert firm that focuses on devising digital products, which implies designing their content, architecture, interaction and prototyping. Taking into account all the information collected, processed and discussed in the initial UX Research stages, they proceed to devise and design the product or service. At this point, the project begins to be a somehow a reality, a tangible element.

At this stage they move from concept to form. The result, which are the deliverables of this stage, support the implementation stage, where the design is executed. Among the most common UX Ideation tools, we can find information architecture, card sorting, tree testing, navigation map, class maps, UX interaction design, wireframes, Interface Design and Tests with real users.

After that, the firm focuses on UX Implementation. At this stage, the designs are translated into functional prototypes. It is an interactive process, subject to quality controls and where teams from different disciplines converge. This is where system integration and implementation come into the picture.

They move forward with the development of the front end (the visible facade) and they carry out a follow-up of the development. Here, UX Integration tools can be bookcases styles; system programming like HTML+CSS3+JavaScript; CMS (Content Management System) application; and SEO work (Search Engine Optimization).

Last but not least, UX Measurement is an essential ongoing process. In fact, at the firm they believe that there is no final state in the development of UX projects. That is why measurement must be continuous. The task of measuring and analyzing begins to be more important in the final stage of the UX project, and allows validating the correct design and development of the product, in addition to understanding whether or not the project's objectives are being met.

A digital product or service is a living organism that lives in a context of constant change —changes in consumption, social changes, technological changes— and measurement tools are what allow monitoring and evaluating business operation over time. Among some possible UX Measurement tools, we can find usability testing, heuristic test, eye-tracking and A/B testing.

Crowdspring

At Crowdspring, they are experts at strategy, design and innovation. The firm is formed by a multidisciplinary team that seeks to intertwine strategy, design and technology. For that, they carry out human-centered research, create strategies that set the pace and design digital products and experiences aimed at generating value for your business.

When it comes to designing digital products & experiences, they explore, ideate and design digital products, as well as innovative and disruptive services and experiences. They clearly understand each challenge in order to maximize return on investment.

The firm also provides strategic consulting services, as it designs business strategies driven by research, data and insights, accompanied by creativity. It seeks to form relationships with your consumers, by fully understanding their motivators and needs.