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Best California Design Firm Rankings

8 Companies - Rankings updated: August 28, 2026

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  • IXD Büro

    Design by people for people

    IXD Büro is a cozy European atelier specializing in custom web design and exceptional UX/UI solutions. As a boutique studio, our small, dedicated team approaches each project like true craftsmen...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    IXD Büro Services

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Market Research
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
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    • Xaman
    • VIA Labs
    • Tap2
    • UNO Home Loans
    • Millers Ale House
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    IXD Büro Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ben Donahower
      Ben Donahower Owner at No Bounds Digital
      5.0 ★

      Design Services Review from Ben Donahower

      We've collaborated with Interactive Design on numerous projects and continue to be impressed by their strategic thinking, creativity, and technical expertise. The team is deeply invested in delivering apps that are not only beautiful but also scalable and user-centered. Interactive Design is a true partner in innovation: responsive, thoughtful, and always pushing to build better digital products.

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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Peterson SEO

    Growing Your Business Starts With Us!

    Peterson SEO is on fire when it comes to marketing your business online. We specialize in website design, seo and brand reputation services that will get you noticed by more customers than ever before! With a wide variety of packages available for any size business or budget, we have everything you need to...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chico, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed

    Peterson SEO Services

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    • California Assisted Living Consultants
    • Copper Rescue
    • Matts Event Bartending
    • Chris Consulting & Investing
    • Accounting & Payroll Solutions
    • Johnsons Roofing
    • Heather's Bookkeeping Service
    • Paradise Inn
    • Montana Veterans Association
    • Center for Warriors
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Pastilla

    For People. For Progress.

    Pastilla is a full-service agency based in Los Angeles. We partner with public agencies, nonprofits, and global brands to turn complex missions into clear brand and digital experiences that build trust and move communities to action...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed

    Pastilla Services

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
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    • City of LA Recreation & Parks
    • Black Girls Code
    • Sacramento Public Library
    • Consumer Technology Association
    • Clean Power Alliance
    • Microsoft
    • Metrolink
    • Hollywood Foreign Press Associations (HFPA)
    • Disney
    • Lossan
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Mattered

    Blending Creativity, Technology, and Strategy To Shape What Matters Most.

    Mattered is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in email & sms marketing, branding & design, development, and paid media. We are a people first agency, dedicated to putting our clients and their customers at the center of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Mattered Services

    • Email Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
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    • Byte
    • LSU
    • ASRV
    • Yeti
    • Burton
    • BOXFOX
    • Three Nails
    • Apartment List
    • ParentData
    • Cos Bar
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Mattered Reviews & Testimonials

    • Lauren M
      Lauren M Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Lauren M's Review Sourced from Google

      Mattered is fantastic to work with — no wonder they were rated #1 SMS marketing agency! Everyone is super friendly and dedicated to see their clients succeed 🤩

    • porag gogoi
      porag gogoi Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      porag gogoi's Review Sourced from Google

      Been working with them for years. Of all the companies I have worked and collaborated with. This gets my highest recommendation

    • Samantha Morrissey
      Samantha Morrissey Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Samantha Morrissey's Review Sourced from Google

      Mattered is the best agency out there--they consistently deliver innovative, tailored solutions that drive exceptional results for their clients. They have an awesome team!

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    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • Den Bersus

    Design. Development. Marketing.

    As a Fractional CDO, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary digital infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. You know the digital side of your brand is in the right hands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Den Bersus Services

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Google
    • RedLore
    • Inheal
    • IONHotels
    • GetFresh
    • WhiteTiger
    • Rollin Games
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  • Hunter and Bard

    You're losing deals you should be winning. We bring clarity to your marketing.

    You're losing enterprise deals you should be winning because buyers don't understand what you do. Hunter & Bard fixes that, sharpening your positioning, messaging, and brand so complex B2B products become clear, credible, and easy to buy, turning stalled conversations into closed deals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    Hunter and Bard Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Development
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    • SixthContinent
    • JELD-WEN
    • Qubole
    • Totango
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  • Snack Bar

    Outcomes You Can Count On

    Scale your app or website visuals globally from store screenshots and preview videos to localized assets without hiring extra staff...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Email Marketing
    • Design Services
    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Snack Bar Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Email Marketing
    • Design Services
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    • DJ Duni Entertainment
    • Empire Security
    • Elite Security
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  • FIRST Agency

    A Global Brand Experience Agency

    Founded in 1996. 850+ global team members. Hubs in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, and Singapore, FIRST manages over 37,000 projects annually across 110 countries. The agency serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999

    FIRST Agency Services

    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Audio Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • Indeed
    • Swift
    • Shopify
    • Google
    • Univision
    • Netflix
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Northwell
    • Verizon
    • LG
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