Full-Service Product Design

Comprehensive hardware product design, from ideation through prototyping, including concept development, industrial design, and manufacturability analysis. Our freelancers collaborate as an integrated team tailored to your project's needs.

is a freelance collective for the best independent professionals in hardware and hardtech. Whether a client is looking for a single contractor, a full time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market, informal has the right collection of people for the job.

 

informal has a network of 200+ expert freelancers and contractors specializing in designing, selling, and supporting hardware businesses. We can help with any phase of development and have fantastic vendor connections domestically and overseas. 

We are matchmakers, not a marketplace. Our team creates a team of freelancers for your specific needs. You pay for time and materials, and can add or remove team members at any time. We handle payroll and invoicing, sending you a single invoice at the end of each month regardless of your team size or complexity.