Bang Design vs
Whipsaw
Whipsaw
Founded
1999
1999
Owner
Privately held
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bangalore
San Jose, California
Key People
Vinay Rao (Co-Founder), Prashant Subhedar (Co-Founder)
Dan Harden & Richard Wooldridge
Sector Focus
Multi
Technology StartUps and Asia Brands
Product Design
Yes
Yes
Product Engineering
Yes
Yes
Production/ Sourcing
Yes
No
Service-UX Design
Yes
Yes
Software Engineering
No
No
Transportation Design
Yes
No
Creative Visualization
Yes
Yes
Online Configurators
Yes
No
Demand Generation
Yes
No
Brand Strategy
No
Yes
Business Design
No
No
Venture Partnerships
No
Yes
Scalable and Flexible
Unlimited
Fixed Contracts
Average Floor Price
$10K
$100K+
Who should work with them?
Early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies seeking end-to-end product design and engineering solutions from concept to manufacturing across multiple industries.
Hardware brands creating impactful designs across industries with expert innovation.
Whipsaw has built a strong reputation for delivering iconic hardware design projects since 1999. If you are a challenger brand with a large budget looking for a firm in California, they are a strong choice.
But for companies looking for the same level of innovation with more agility, Bang Design offers a leaner, faster, and more collaborative engagement. We bring world-class design, direct access to senior talent, and integrated engineering, animation, and manufacturing support—all with a flexible model that adapts to your needs. The result is faster time to market, at up to 66% lower cost. Choose wisely.
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Clients unlocked new market
74%
Increased brand value and sales
86%
Increase in Average Order Value
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