Capabilities

What we do, and what it costs.

What We Do:

BenderWorks is a small, hard goods design studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have helped over 10 clients work on 25+ different products across Sheet Metal, CNC, Injection Molding and 3D Printing Disciplines. With know-how in Industrial (consumer product) design, a background in engineering and a propensity for problem solving, if you have a product idea, we can make it a reality!

what it costs

Three ways to work together, depending on how much you need and how often.

By the Hour
Pay as you go
$120/hr

Easy to start with, no commitment. Good for a single part, a quick fix, or testing the waters before something bigger.

  • + Billed in clear, itemized hours
  • + No W-2, No Interviews, No Long-Term Commitment
  • + Same direct access to the designer
Studio on Demand
Monthly retainer
$3,500/mo

Dedicated monthly capacity for brands shipping new SKUs regularly. Priority scheduling, predictable cost.

  • + 30 hours of dedicated capacity each month (discount from hourly)
  • + Priority scheduling, 48-hour response time*
  • + Extra hours billed at the By the Hour rate
  • + Month-to-month, cancel anytime
  • + Notion client hub for project management
Design Partner
Full project
Custom

Complete product development, priced section by section for what your project actually needs.

  • + Concept through manufacturer-ready files: one chunk at a time
  • + Typically $2,500 to $45,000+ depending on scope
  • + Scoped and quoted before any work begins
  • + Notion client hub for project management

*Weekends and Holidays Excluded

Rates above are current as of 2026 and adjust as the studio grows. Get in touch for a quote specific to your project.