Frog
Software and hardware product design under the Capgemini Invent umbrella.
What is Frog?
Frog's roots go back to 1969 as Esslinger Design in Germany; the brand later became frog design and passed through Aricent and Altran before landing inside Capgemini Invent in 2019 — an ownership chain worth flagging to prospective clients. Capgemini has since folded Fahrenheit 212, Idean, and June21 into the frog brand, bringing total headcount to roughly 2,000 across 35 studios globally. What sets frog apart from most agencies in this list is that its scope spans physical hardware — IoT, smart-home, automotive, medical devices — not just screens.
Frog was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. The firm employs 2,000+ people and works primarily with clients in Enterprise transformation, Consumer products, Healthcare sectors. Its primary differentiator is: Rare combined software-plus-hardware design capability (IoT, automotive, medical devices) at Capgemini Invent scale.
Frog tech stack and services
| Service area | Details |
|---|---|
| IoT and connected hardware product design | Available for Enterprise transformation, Consumer products, Healthcare clients |
| Automotive and smart-home interface design | Available for Enterprise transformation, Consumer products, Healthcare clients |
| Enterprise transformation with a physical-product component | Available for Enterprise transformation, Consumer products, Healthcare clients |
Frog use cases
Short answer: Frog is best suited for enterprises that need design covering both digital products and physical/connected hardware within one consulting engagement..
| Use case | Industries | Approach |
|---|---|---|
| IoT and connected hardware product design | Enterprise transformation, Consumer products | Figma, Adobe Creative Suite |
| Automotive and smart-home interface design | Enterprise transformation, Consumer products | Figma, Adobe Creative Suite |
| Enterprise transformation with a physical-product component | Enterprise transformation, Consumer products | Figma, Adobe Creative Suite |
Frog pricing
Short answer: Frog uses a project-based, enterprise consulting engagements pricing approach. Minimum engagement starts at Not published.
| Engagement model | Typical range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed project | From Not published | Well-defined scope |
| Retainer | Monthly rate; not public | Ongoing AI engineering |
Frog pros and cons
| Advantages | Things to consider |
|---|---|
| +One of the few firms on this list spanning both software and physical/IoT hardware design | -Operates today as a Capgemini Invent brand, not an independent boutique — worth disclosing to clients evaluating team continuity |
| +35 global studios support multi-region enterprise programs | -Absorbed several legacy agencies (Fahrenheit 212, Idean, June21) into one brand, which can mean inconsistent staffing project to project |
| +Over five decades of brand history and design case studies | -Consulting-firm process overhead can be slower than boutique studios for fast-moving engagements |
| +Access to Capgemini Invent's broader technology and transformation consulting bench |
Frog vs alternatives
How Frog compares to the other top Product Design agencies.
| Company | Best for | Key difference | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenomenon Studio | Growing SaaS, fintech, and healthcare companies that need... | A 5.0 Clutch rating, HIPAA compliance, and NN/g certification back a full-cycle team that has shipped 120+ products behind $500M+ in client fundraising | 4.9 | Full comparison |
| IDEO | Large enterprises funding multi-year design transformation programs across... | The originating human-centered-design consultancy, with roughly 24 studios worldwide behind decades of enterprise case studies | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| R/GA | Global consumer or enterprise brands that want product... | Blends product design with marketing and brand strategy in one team, now operating independently after its 2025 buyout from IPG | 3.7 | Full comparison |
| Accenture Song | Large, regulated enterprises (banking, telecom, automotive) that need... | 36 global studios and 2,000+ specialists give it the largest footprint and compliance coverage in this list | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Work & Co | Premium consumer and enterprise brands wanting design paired... | An engineering-led delivery model backing a client roster (Apple, IKEA, Nike, Disney) unusually strong for its headcount | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Huge Inc | Large enterprise brands comfortable working with a big... | One of the largest, longest-running digital agencies in this list, now merged with Hero Digital under AEA Investors ownership | 3.7 | Full comparison |
| MetaLab | Well-funded SaaS and fintech teams that need a... | Design credits spanning Slack, Uber, Coinbase, and Midjourney give it one of the strongest SaaS/fintech portfolios in this roster | 4.1 | Full comparison |
| Clay | B2B SaaS, AI, and fintech companies seeking a... | A client roster (Coinbase, Uber, Meta, Google, Slack) that's unusually strong relative to its unconfirmed, boutique-scale headcount | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| ustwo | Enterprise and consumer product teams wanting a studio... | Pairs enterprise client work (JPMorgan) with self-published consumer product craft, proven by its own game Monument Valley | 4.2 | Full comparison |
| Ramotion | Startups and mid-market companies wanting brand identity and... | Combines brand identity work with UX/UI and app development for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| Fireart Studio | Startups and mid-market companies wanting one studio to... | 700+ delivered projects for 200+ clients backed by an independently-verified 'Leading UX Design Team' Clutch recognition | 4.4 | Full comparison |
| Qubstudio | Fintech, logistics, and healthcare companies needing anything from... | #1 UX/UI agency on Clutch's 2026 rankings across 90+ reviews, with Red Dot Design Award recognition on top | 4.5 | Full comparison |
| Excited | SaaS and fintech product teams wanting a Clutch... | A repeat Clutch Top-5 global UX agency ranking, with roughly 70% of reviews specifically citing quality and creativity | 4.6 | Full comparison |
| Gapsy Studio | Fintech, SaaS, and healthcare teams wanting a perfect-rated... | A 5.0/5.0 Clutch rating across 52 reviews, backed by 13+ international awards from Behance, Awwwards, and FWA | 4.5 | Full comparison |
| Goji Labs | Startups, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits wanting strategy-led product design... | A 2025 Inc. 5000 honoree that explicitly extends beyond funded startups to nonprofits and individual entrepreneurs | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| Eleken | SaaS teams that want a predictable monthly subscription... | A subscription embedded-team model (~$6,599/month), SaaS-only, with a 4.9 Clutch rating across 200+ projects | 4.1 | Full comparison |
| UXDA | Banks and fintech companies that want a studio... | The only agency in this roster exclusively focused on financial services UX, with 150+ banking and fintech platforms shaped across 39 countries | 4.2 | Full comparison |
| Onething Design | Companies needing one studio that covers BFSI, consumer,... | Unusually broad five-industry coverage from one team, with delivery presence spanning the US and India | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| Topflight Apps | Healthcare, fintech, and AI startups that prefer a... | A monthly-subscription engagement model built specifically around healthcare, fintech, and AI app development | 3.9 | Full comparison |
| UX studio | B2B SaaS teams with complex products that want... | A research-first methodology comparable in rigor to Phenomenon Studio's own discovery-first approach, applied specifically to complex B2B SaaS products | 4.3 | Full comparison |
| Halo Lab | E-commerce, marketing-site, and web-app teams wanting a Top-1... | A Top-1 Dribbble Team ranking worldwide plus 70+ design awards and a 4.9 Clutch rating across 60+ reviews | 4.4 | Full comparison |
| Spaceberry Studio | Budget-conscious SaaS, AI, and mobile app teams wanting... | One of the most accessible entry points in this roster via a subscription model rather than a large upfront fixed-price contract | 3.7 | Full comparison |
| ANML | B2B, healthcare, and AI startups wanting a very... | One of the smallest teams in this roster, offering the most senior-to-client ratio for B2B, healthcare, and AI work | 3.8 | Full comparison |
| Momentum Design Lab | Clients who specifically want a long-tenured Silicon Valley... | Nearly a quarter-century of continuous operation, one of the oldest boutiques in this list by founding date | 4.0 | Full comparison |
| The Gradient | Fintech, healthcare, and retail clients wanting an AI-native... | A deliberately small, AI-native studio with a notable client list (Qatar Airways, Philips, Daimler AG) unusual for its self-limited scale | 4.3 | Full comparison |
Frog FAQ
What is Frog?
Frog's roots go back to 1969 as Esslinger Design in Germany; the brand later became frog design and passed through Aricent and Altran before landing inside Capgemini Invent in 2019 — an ownership chain worth flagging to prospective clients. Capgemini has since folded Fahrenheit 212, Idean, and June21 into the frog brand, bringing total headcount to roughly 2,000 across 35 studios globally. What sets frog apart from most agencies in this list is that its scope spans physical hardware — IoT, smart-home, automotive, medical devices — not just screens.
How much does Frog charge?
Frog uses project-based, enterprise consulting engagements pricing. Minimum engagement starts at Not published. A discovery call is required to get project-specific quotes.
What tech stack does Frog use?
Frog works with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Design systems/Storybook. Primary industries served include Enterprise transformation, Consumer products, Healthcare.
Is Frog right for enterprise?
Enterprises that need design covering both digital products and physical/connected hardware within one consulting engagement.. 2,000+ team size. Key consideration: Operates today as a Capgemini Invent brand, not an independent boutique — worth disclosing to clients evaluating team continuity.
What are the best Frog alternatives?
The best alternatives to Frog depend on your use case. Top options are:
- Phenomenon Studio: a 5.0 clutch rating, hipaa compliance, and nn/g certification back a full-cycle team that has shipped 120+ products behind $500m+ in client fundraising
- IDEO: the originating human-centered-design consultancy, with roughly 24 studios worldwide behind decades of enterprise case studies
- R/GA: blends product design with marketing and brand strategy in one team, now operating independently after its 2025 buyout from ipg
Compare Frog with other Product Design agencies
Last reviewed: July 2026. Verify all details directly with Frog before making a decision.