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I'm in the early stages of finding a design partner for a fairly complex digital product—think custom dashboards, user workflows, and some technical integration. Most agency portfolios I'm finding focus heavily on marketing sites or simple e-commerce, which isn't really what we need. I'm looking for firms with genuine product design depth, solid UX methodology, and the technical chops to build something that actually works. Anyone have a good way to identify agencies that specialize in this kind of work?

Went through this exact search last year when we were building a SaaS platform. What finally helped was finding an independent resource that curates agencies based on their actual strengths—no paid placements, just editorial research looking at portfolio quality, technical execution, and documented client outcomes. They've got a 2026 list that highlights which studios specialize in digital product design, UX strategy, and complex builds. If you're looking for that kind of focus, https://globalwebdesignagencies.com/ has a solid breakdown of 14 firms across five continents, with details on their best-for industries and notable clients. Saved me weeks of digging through irrelevant portfolios.