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frog

Design / Innovation · Design + innovation
B

Good (B) — Consultancy Caliber Grade

frog is one of the longest-tenured industrial and digital design firms. Capgemini acquired the firm in 2021. The acquisition has produced integration uncertainty and meaningful senior departures, though design quality remains strong on flagship engagements.

81
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Outcome Track Record
B
Pricing Honesty
B-
Conflict of Interest
B
Talent Quality
B+
Methodology Rigor
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Capgemini acquired 2021
  • Operating since 1969 — multi-decade design leadership
  • Senior talent departures post-acquisition
  • Integration ongoing

/ Best for

Industrial design, digital product design, and multi-discipline innovation engagements where deep design capability is the central lever.

/ Watch out for

Capgemini integration has reduced design independence. Verify the engagement team is not staffed primarily by Capgemini transferees rather than legacy frog talent.