Blaster

Blaster is a full-service design agency founded in 2012 in Medellín, Colombia. The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and has expanded its reach across Latin America and into the USA, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Costa Rica over the past five years. Blaster positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to US and European design agencies, offering competitive rates with a minimum budget of $1,000 to $10,000 and an average hourly rate of $20.

The agency's expertise spans multiple design disciplines, including digital design, UX/UI design, service design, product design, commercial interior design, and industrial design. Blaster has developed proprietary design tools and methods, adopting user-centric approaches and implementing innovative technologies. Its service offerings include product design, UI/UX design, web design, and staff augmentation, with specific capabilities in low-code development (Bubble, Webflow), 3D modeling, 3D printing, product prototyping, and responsive web design.

Blaster serves a diverse range of industries, including energy and mining, finance, software and IT services, food and beverage, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, design, and corporate services. The agency works with startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise/corporate clients. Notable clients include Enel, Grupo Nutresa, Grupo SURA, EPM Products, Tekus, and Ontrack Tech Group.

Client feedback on Google is consistently positive, with a 5.0 rating from four reviews. Reviewers describe the agency as a "great team, with strategic thinking and a lot of knowledge" and note a "lovely place and really nice experience." The agency's staff augmentation services include dedicated team augmentation, offshore staffing, and project-based, skill-based, and time-based models.

Blaster's portfolio demonstrates experience with large companies in Colombia and Latin America, as well as international clients. The agency emphasizes its ability to deliver world-class design at reduced costs, leveraging its location and efficient processes to provide value.