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12 Companies - Rankings updated: September 09, 2026

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  • Robyn and Robyn

    Executive Creative Consulting & Design

    Robyn & Robyn helps founders, leadership teams, and organizations clarify brand direction, sharpen their message, and make creative decisions with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Robyn and Robyn Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Digital Services
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    • Conectrix
    • Norman Covan
    • Stand For Vets
    • Clean Water Co.
    • Pro-Filed
    • Cratylus Technologies
    • Blue Wire
    • Home Ec.
    • Renaissance Search & Consulting
    • Live Well Society
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Robyn and Robyn Reviews & Testimonials

    • Heather Klein
      Heather Klein Real Estate Agent at Douglas Elliman
      5.0 ★

      Web Design Review from Heather Klein

      Robyn & Robyn is one of the best! I was referred to them & I am so thankful. Michelle has been by my side for everything. If I forget to do something, she reminds me! If I don't have the time to do something she helps me with it! Their creativity is amazing & Michelle's marketing ideas are incredible! I am excited I found them & I am excited for more great things & ideas to come!

    • Madeleine Perez
      Madeleine Perez Realtor at Website & Branding
      5.0 ★

      Web Design Review from Madeleine Perez

      Truly the best. They did a phenomenal job of turning my website vision into a reality. They listened to all my needs and created a beautifully branded product. They continue to be a great marketing resource and I constantly refer them to others.

    • Jimmy Martinez
      Jimmy Martinez Realtor at Houses in LA
      5.0 ★

      Email Marketing Review from Jimmy Martinez

      Robyn and Robyn are helmed by Michelle Erwin who I have known for years. Michelle is very professional, intelligent, and knows how to take care of people. She always creates beautiful digital marketing for me and I always look forward to working with her.

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    4.8 4.8 (5)

  • Sagon-Phior

    Marketing Agency That Blends Creative Branding With Emotional Advertising.

    Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • SEO
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Sagon-Phior Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • SEO
    • Design Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    • Lumineux Oral Care
    • Tactical Back Office
    • Two Rodeo Drive
    • GRAPHISOFT
    • TechMD
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Inogen
    • Lamborghini
    • Paperclip Searchable Encryption
    • Porsche
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Sagon-Phior Reviews & Testimonials

    • Leslie Gibbs
      Leslie Gibbs Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Leslie Gibbs's Review Sourced from Google

      I have had the pleasure of working with Glenn and his team many times over the last 6 years. As a strategic marketing consultant, having a reliable, strategic and affordable creative partner is critical. Sagon-Phior is my go-to for clients looking for a brand launch, refresh or just high quality design.

    • James Colford
      James Colford Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      James Colford's Review Sourced from Google

      This review has been a longtime coming. I have had the pleasure of working with both Rio and more recently Glenn on countless branding and marketing projects for financial services, healthcare and technology clients. Every time I bring them onto a project, they feel like an extension of both my team and the client. To them its more than just another project. Because of that, they're my go-to creative partners any time I need to explore a new brand direction with a client or need additional expertise on strategic marketing execution. They have decades of industry experience and produce quality creative. I think they're a good fit if you're looking to reach your audience on a deeper level and create a long lasting impression with your customer base.

    • Renee Tuzee
      Renee Tuzee Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Renee Tuzee's Review Sourced from Google

      Glenn Sagon and Rio Phior are the best at helping clients uncover insights that lead to great marketing strategy, branding and advertising. I've been in the industry for 30+ years, and have worked with many talented agencies in my time, but Sagon-Phior goes above and beyond to ensure your business reaches its targets with precision, efficiency and creativity leading to high impact results. I can't say enough wonderful things about them and their team. If you want to grow your business, call them!

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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Vardot

    Open Source Solutions for the Expansive Digital Landscape

    We help organizations grow through open-source platforms engineered for performance, longevity, and measurable results designed and built by senior Drupal experts...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Vardot Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Software Development
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • DevOps Consulting
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    • BCG
    • UNICEF
    • Fitness First
    • UNHCR
    • Al Jazeera Media Network
    • Vodafone
    • Modern American School
    • Georgetown University
    • Royal Hashemite Court
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Vardot Reviews & Testimonials

    • Laith Musa
      Laith Musa Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Laith Musa's Review Sourced from Google

      Insightful articles and valuable services, definitely a role model to all businesses in the MENA region.

    • Mosab Qaissiah
      Mosab Qaissiah Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Mosab Qaissiah's Review Sourced from Google

      Top-notch work on constant basis. They are experts at what they do and it definitely shows.

    • Joy Curzio
      Joy Curzio Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Joy Curzio's Review Sourced from Google

      I’ve been working with Vardot for 2-3 years now, and their level of service is outstanding. From the RFP submission to the monthly maintenance and education, I am constantly impressed with their knowledge, professionalism, and overall high quality of work. They deliver beautiful designs in extremely tight windows—we launched our entirely redesigned site in 6 months!—and for more reasonable fees than other companies. And the fact that they are headquartered in the Middle East allows for a natural 24/7 workflow that you would pay a premium for with other companies. And never once has there been a language barrier with customer service. Five stars out of four!

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    4.8 4.8 (6)

  • Signature Creative

    Designing Digital Innovation, Delivering Impact

    Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Signature Creative Services

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Print Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    • Ericsson
    • Tavistock
    • MARS
    • Pepsico
    • Sony Pictures
    • Paramount Pictures
    • Lionsgate
    • Munchkin
    • Disney
    • Qualcomm
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Signature Creative Reviews & Testimonials

    • Will Hobbs
      Will Hobbs Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Will Hobbs's Review Sourced from Google

      Signature provides a consistently high level of excellence particularly in design but also across a wide range disciplines necessary for brand development and digital presence. Their truly interdisciplinary approach means they can produce wholistic digital experiences from tip to tail fast and efficiently. I have used them frequently for a variety of start up ventures as well as referred many of my clients to them with excellent results. Look no further, you have found your agency.

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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Campground

    We Transform Brands Through Exceptional Experience Design & Strategy.

    Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Campground Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
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    • Resmed
    • MoveCU
    • Callaway
    • H&M
    • Luna Health
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Campground Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nick Unrue
      Nick Unrue Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Nick Unrue's Review Sourced from Google

      Colin and Dewi are awesome to work with! They did an amazing job in sharpening our brand guidelines and crafting effective and visually engaging sales materials for us.

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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Album Agency

    Hi-Fidelity Branding

    We help emerging brands look good, find their voice, and grow their audiences, as we do with our brand...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    Location
    San Clemente, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Album Agency Services

    • Design Services
    • Branding
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    • Ben & Jerry's
    • Too Faced Cosmetics
    • Board & Brew
    • Facebook
    • 24 Carrots
    • Great Clips
    • Crossover Health
    • FRDM Gear
    • Farmhouse Corner Market
    • Western Digital
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  • Square Lightning Communications and Design

    Look good. Sound good. Do good.

    Square Lightning operates as a comprehensive consultancy, offering full-service solutions in graphic design, communications, and editorial expertise. Ranging from branding initiatives to video production, social media campaigns to impactful reports, we partner with businesses, nonprofits, educators, and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Square Lightning Communications and Design Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    • Girl Rising
    • IWMF
    • Jeremiah Program
    • Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
    • Black History in Two Minutes (Or So)
    • Global Project Against Hate and Extremism
    • The Latinx House
    • Critical Learning Collaborative
    • Justice for Migrant Women
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Square Lightning Communications and Design Reviews & Testimonials

    • Monita K. Bell
      Monita K. Bell Director of Content Strategy at Jeremiah Program
      4.8 ★

      Design Services Review from Monita K. Bell

      The fields for this review were a bit limiting, as Square Lightning partnered with us for both design and editorial services, including writing and copy editing, as well as sourcing photographers across the country. As a small team within a nonprofit, we simply don't have the capacity to pull off a magazine project on our own. Thanks to the photography and editorial help (the writing and editing of half the stories) and complete design services Square Lightning provided, we have a beautiful, impressive product that well represents not only our organization but, more importantly, the families we serve. Their partnership has been invaluable!

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    4.2 4.2 (1)

  • Geex Arts

    Designing Memorable Digital Products

    Geex Arts is a digital product design and development agency offering consultancy and end-to-end support for bringing innovative digital products to market. With a prominent international presence and a track record of success across multiple continents, it specializes in design, branding, mobile app...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Mobile App Development
    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Geex Arts Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    • FoodBerry
    • BWIN
    • Jet Admin
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  • Toy Robot Media

    A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

    Toy Robot Media is a multidisciplinary design and animation studio specializing in visual communication tailored for large audiences. We excel in crafting impactful visual narratives that engage and captivate viewers on a broad scale...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Toy Robot Media Services

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    • NBCUniversal
    • FORD
    • Xbox
    • TEDx
    • MIcrosoft
    • Accenture
    • IBM
    • RSA
    • HBO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Toy Robot Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Yamato Santino
      Yamato Santino Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Yamato Santino's Review Sourced from Google

      Relentlessly fills our email servers with SPAM after repeated requests to be removed from emailing lists. Does not listen to potential clients. Does no research on potential clients.

    • LA Actors Institute
      LA Actors Institute Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      LA Actors Institute's Review Sourced from Google

      My company started small and Toy Robot was willing to help with a tiny project and now we've grown and Toy Robot still handles our graphics. Many of our students have used Toy Robot for their corporate presentations and shows. Big Thumbs Up for this team.

    • bayla washburne
      bayla washburne Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      bayla washburne's Review Sourced from Google

      These guys have everything you need. Seriously a one stop shop for my projects, small and large. They've made me look good on several accounts. Good job guys!

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    4.2 4.2 (5)

  • 300FeetOut

    Experiences That Stand Out.

    We connect brands with people and make digital happen. We rock out campaigns and brand build on the daily. We design and develop together. This true integration sparks one-of-a-kind, immersive brand experiences that push past the sea of sameness and dare people to connect...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    300FeetOut Services

    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Development
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    • Edios
    • HighGate Hotels
    • SF State
    • The Absinthe Group
    • McMillan Electric
    • 'Alohilani Resort
    • Culina, Four Seasons Beverly Hills
    • ThoughtSpot
    • Stanford Jazz Festival
    • Cofactor Genomics
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    300FeetOut Reviews & Testimonials

    • Debbie Taback
      Debbie Taback Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Debbie Taback's Review Sourced from Google

      The 300 Feet Out team is fantastic. We had a site that was functional, but not ideal and we were working with a website partner that was becoming increasingly resistant to making changes to improve the site. The 300 Feet Out team approaches their clients with great expertise, but also a strong sense of team work — both qualities really show in the quality of their work. Feeling grateful to have found them.

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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • New Fiction

    Generative Design And Creative Communications

    New Fiction is a design-driven brand and product studio that merges timeless visual design with emerging technologies such as generative AI and procedural systems. The company positions itself at the intersection of identity, storytelling, and digital product creation, building scalable brands and experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    New Fiction Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
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    • Rarible
    • Ankr
    • Moods
    • Tramplin
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  • Kilter

    Bold branding for organizations with something to say.

    Kilter is a full-service branding studio focused on amplifying and elevating organizations and companies with a positive social impact. Lead by a team of cross-sector experts with 40+ years of collective experience, we combine deep expertise in strategy, messaging, and design to create work that is beautiful...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Kilter Services

    • Branding
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    • California Institute of Technology
    • Röckenwagner Bakery
    • Spotify
    • Post Alarm
    • Todo Verde
    • Westridge School
    • City of West Hollywood
    • Bendable Labs
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