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Design Center helps business leaders stay ahead of their competition through strategic technology solutions and digital transformation initiatives. Our design-led process begins and ends with the customer experience to deliver outcomes that align user needs to business objectives.

Founded in 1969, Design Center continues to turn strategic insights into reality through mobile app development, 3D visualization, VR/AR, custom software, websites and more.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Saint Paul, MN
  • Year founded
    Founded 1969

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $10,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Design Center, Inc.'s pricing ranges from $20,000 to over $850,000, reflecting diverse project scopes. Clients noted high value for cost, emphasizing quality and effective communication, with many projects resulting in ongoing partnerships. Overall, clients appreciate the balance of expertise and responsiveness.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $49,999 based on 16 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.8
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.7
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 5.0

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    Review Highlights

    • Effective Communication

      Design Center, Inc. was praised for their excellent communication skills. Clients mentioned regular updates, effective use of communication tools like Google Meet and Skype, and the team's ability to keep clients informed throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Detailed and Transparent Processes

      Clients appreciated the detailed and transparent processes used by Design Center, Inc. This included thorough documentation, clear project outlines, and regular progress updates, which helped ensure a smooth workflow.

    • Exceptional Customer Service

      Clients appreciated the responsive and attentive customer service provided by Design Center, Inc. The team was noted for their flexibility, willingness to go above and beyond, and ability to work closely with clients to understand their needs.

    • Areas for Improvement: Documentation

      One client mentioned that Design Center, Inc. could improve their documentation process by providing more detailed and transparent design documentation. However, this was not seen as a major deficiency.

    • Customization and Flexibility

      Design Center, Inc. was praised for their ability to provide customized solutions that met specific client needs. Their flexibility in adapting to client requirements and willingness to go the extra mile were highly valued.

    • Expertise in Custom App Development

      Multiple clients praised Design Center, Inc. for their proficiency in developing custom applications across various platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows. They delivered tailored solutions that met specific business needs, such as payment apps, inventory systems, and customer-ordering apps.

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    Tool Design & Development for Industrial Automation Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2019 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They have a clear grasp of our business, and I really appreciate their process.”

    Product Marketing Analyst, Industrial Automation
    Anonymous
    • Manufacturing
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center, Inc. managed design improvements and UX for an industrial automation firm. Using AWS and Google Analytics, the new functionality will ultimately be more user-friendly than the legacy tool.

    Mobile App Development & Design for Chemical Company

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “I think their strength is the combination of their artistic design side and their experience in UX/UI and usability.”

    Marketer, BASF
    Simon Champ
    • Chemicals & Biotechnology
    • Germany
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center, Inc. designed and developed a website and cross-platform mobile application for a chemicals company, enabling them to provide resources to and communicate more directly with their customers.

    Mobile App Dev for Product Experience Platform

    • Mobile App Development
    • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
    • Sep. 2015 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Anybody can build an app, but they focus on the transformation of how you communicate in the digital age."

    SVP, Marketing & Advertising Company
    Lance Docken
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Detroit, Michigan
    • 5,001-10,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center designed and developed an iPad product experience app for a marketing company’s sales team. The platform centralizes staff communication and offers in-depth product reviews and demonstrations.

    Web Development for Automotive Refinish Coatings Company

    • Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Mar. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Despite the complex nature of our requirements, they've managed to create user-friendly, modern and clean websites.”

    Marketing Specialist, BASF
    Anonymous
    • Automotive
    • Detroit, Michigan
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center redesigned and developed two websites from scratch on WordPress, incorporating custom features. They continue to maintain and add to the sites as needed.

    Mobile App Dev for Food & Facilities Services Company

    • Mobile App Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Oct. 2016 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They really understand our business, which was a huge help.”

    Sales Manager, Food & Facilities Services Company
    Anonymous
    • Business services
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center, Inc. provided mobile application development services, building a product information application for iPads.

    Sales App Dev for Window and Door Manufacturer

    • Mobile App Development
    • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
    • Jan. 2012 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They excel at understanding our business and challenges and then coming to a swift, novel solution.”

    Product Manager, Window and Door Manufacturer
    Anonymous
    • Manufacturing
    • Bayport, Minnesota
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center developed an application in Objective-C for iOS. This demonstration tool allows sales representatives to always have the most current information and presentations. The relationship is ongoing.

    Training and Operations App Development for Häagen Dazs

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • May 2012 - Sep. 2013
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their focus on design sets them apart.”

    Manager of Training and Operations, Häagen Dazs
    Eileen Otoole
    • Food & Beverages
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center developed an app that facilitates training and manages franchise operations. The app has news, assessment, and interactive learning functionalities and is available via iPad and Android devices.

    App Development for Chemical Production Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2015
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their design team is very gifted.”

    Sales and Business Development, Chemical Production Company
    Anonymous
    • Chemicals & Biotechnology
    • Detroit, Michigan
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Design Center developed a standalone iPad application for sales representatives to show materials to customers. The platform has since been migrated to Windows.

    Mobile App Dev for Construction Company

    • Mobile App Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. - Mar. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They have excellent communication and the delivery timeframe was superb."

    Consultant, GarageFloorCoating.com
    Ken Hanson
    • Construction
    • Phoenix, Arizona
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A construction company teamed up with Design Center, Inc. to develop a calculator app. The purpose was to measure the required liquid coatings per ounce for each step of coating systems installation.

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