Connect with leading design agencies in Minneapolis renowned for creating visually appealing designs that will make your brand stand out. Our directory has been vetted across five ranking criteria, with scoring and deliberation from 12 industry experts so you can reliably choose your next partner.

Best Design Agency in Minneapolis for Your Next Project

23 Companies - Rankings updated: June 30, 2026

All featured design firms in Minneapolis on DesignRush are evaluated for demonstrated expertise and authentic client reviews. Certain placements may be paid.

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  • Digital Silk

    DesignRush Design Award Winner

    Growing Brands Online

    Digital Silk is an agency focused on Creating Superior Digital Experiences for their clients. They create cutting-edge brand strategies, websites, apps and results-driven marketing campaigns for mid-size to large companies that demand results and best-in-class service.  [... see all Digital Silk reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    44 Projects Listed

    Digital Silk Services

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Sony
    • Microsoft
    • P&G
    • IBM
    • AT&T
    • NYU
    • NFL
    • NASA
    • XEROX
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Digital Silk Reviews & Testimonials

    • Heather Martz-Keller
      Heather Martz-Keller Marketing Manager at Pak-Tec
      4.8

      WordPress Website Design Review from Heather Martz-Keller

      Digital Silk did an outstanding job redesigning our website. Their team was responsive, creative, and committed to delivering a site that better reflects our brand and supports our business goals. A special thank you to Ryan, who has been an exceptional partner throughout the entire project! The teams communication, attention to detail, and willingness to help at every stage made the process smooth and enjoyable. We recommend Digital Silk to any organization looking for a reliable web development partner.

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    • Michael Hamilton
      Michael Hamilton VP of Experience at NeuroAnimation
      5.0

      WordPress Website Design Review from Michael Hamilton

      Digital Silk was an exceptional partner in the design and development of NeuroAnimation's new website. Their team was very responsive and worked hard to accelerate the project to fit within a tight timeline. One thing that stood out while working with Digital Silk was the effort they invested in understanding our very unique business. They approached the project as though they were part of our own team, taking care to learn important details about our work, and that dedication was reflected in the quality and content of our new website. We are looking forward to continue our relationship with Digital Silk and would highly recommend them.

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    • Robin Baradarian
      Robin Baradarian Owner/Manager at ExoClinic Spa
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Robin Baradarian

      As the owner of ExoClinic Spa, and a physician with more than 30 years of experience building medical practices and businesses, I can say unequivocally that working with Digital Silk has been an extraordinary experience and the best I have had with any web development company to date.From the very beginning, their team demonstrated a rare combination of professionalism, strategic intelligence, and genuine partnership. They took the time to truly understand our brand, our medical standards, and our long-term vision. This was not a transactional engagement; it was a collaborative process grounded in respect, insight, and excellence.Digital Silks communication was consistently clear, proactive, and reliable. Every recommendation was thoughtful and data-driven, and every step of the project was handled with precision and care. They seamlessly balanced sophisticated design with the credibility and trust required in a medical and wellness setting something very few firms manage to do well.The final product exceeded my expectations in every way. The website is elegant, intuitive, fast, and perfectly aligned with the level of care and innovation we deliver at ExoClinic Spa. Their attention to detail, project management, and internal coordination were exceptional.After three decades of working with countless vendors across industries, I can confidently say Digital Silk stands above all others. They are not just a web development company they are a true strategic partner. I trust them completely and recommend them without reservation.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
  • Designli

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    Build software people actually pay for.

    Build software people actually pay for.

    At Designli, we turn software into real, revenue-generating businesses and we measure our success by yours. Real users on a working MVP in 30 days, guaranteed. Senior teams paid on outcomes, not promises. First 14 days fully refundable.  [... see all Designli reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Turn Your Website Into a Sales Machine

    Turn Your Website Into a Sales Machine

    Your website is your online business card. We create high quality, stunning, custom websites designed to convert visitors into leads and sales. Let's make your website one to remember!  [... see all Mojo Media reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    29 Projects Listed
  • PKG Brand Design

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    Nationally Ranked Packaging Design Agency

    Nationally Ranked Packaging Design Agency

    PKG delivers best-in-class package designs attracting shoppers to buy your products! PKG Brand Design is an award-winning packaging design agency for national and global consumer package goods, and especially for food and beverage brands. The key to our success is our proven Consumer First® approach where  [... see all PKG Brand Design reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    25 Projects Listed
  • An ambitious agency for ambitious clients.

    An ambitious agency for ambitious clients.

    We're an ambitious agency for ambitious brands.  [... see all Agency Squid reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • cat&tonic

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    Marketing is broken. The road to rehab starts here.

    Marketing is broken. The road to rehab starts here.

    Cat Tonic is a creative agency specializing in branding and design, helping businesses build authentic identities and engaging experiences. Through strategic storytelling and innovative design, the agency empowers brands to connect with their audience and make a lasting impact.  [... view Cat&tonic profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We Help Brands Play Favorite And Win

    We Help Brands Play Favorite And Win

    Favorite Child, part of Betty, a Quad agency, is a spirited design agency with the soul of a boutique, backed by the scale and know-how of a global company. We help brands play favorite and win with strategic design that makes your brand easy to love, hard to ignore and impossible to resist.  [... view Favorite Child profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Simplifying the Path Between Challenge and Change

    Simplifying the Path Between Challenge and Change

    Capsule is a design agency specializing in brand strategy and visual storytelling. By blending creativity with strategic thinking, the agency crafts unique brand identities and engaging experiences that resonate with audiences. Capsules expertise in design and innovation helps brands stand out in competitive  [... view CAPSULE profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Minneapolis Marketing + Technology Firm

    Minneapolis Marketing + Technology Firm

    We solve complex problems with marketing + technology to unlock growth  [... view Br8kthru profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Empowering People and Businesses

    Empowering People and Businesses

    Fathom Consulting, previously known as Evantage, is a highly respected business consultancy committed to empowering organizations to seize opportunities presented by change and optimize customer interactions.  [... view Fathom Consulting profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Strategic Creativity That Delivers

    Strategic Creativity That Delivers

    Riley Hayes is a strategic advertising agency that blends creativity with data-driven insights to build compelling brand experiences. With a focus on storytelling and customer engagement, the agency helps businesses connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.  [... view Riley Hayes profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Intelligent engagement

    Intelligent engagement

    e10 powerfully shapes brands to intelligently engage and connect with audiences.  [... view E10 profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making great ideas happen.

    Making great ideas happen.

    Woychick Design partners with mission-driven organizations to raise awareness, inspire donors, and move people to action. Their rigorous inquiry process ensures a deep understanding of an organization's people, traditions, and audiences, and their time-tested and scalable process ensures recommendations based  [... view Woychick Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Designing Your Vision.

    Designing Your Vision.

    Isabelle Snyder is a graphic designer from Minneapolis, MN, specializing in branding and identity, book design, and packaging. Known for a love of puns and creating bold, colorful designs.  [... view Isabelle Snyder profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $36/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Redefining Innovation and Style.

    Redefining Innovation and Style.

    We're a design company located in Minneapolis, MN, passionate about solving problems and developing creative solutions for all your business or personal needs.  [... view Forty Six Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Ideas Drive Impact

    Where Ideas Drive Impact

    CCF is a creative agency specializing in branding and advertising, helping businesses craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience. Through innovative strategy and design, the agency delivers impactful campaigns that elevate brand identity and drive growth.  [... view Clarity Coverdale Fury profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We are catalysts and thought partners.

    We are catalysts and thought partners.

    Spyglass is an award-winning brand-consulting firm, which provides brand strategy, design, and marketing services to a wide range of clients nationwide.  [... view Spyglass Creative profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Full-service marketing agency for business growth.

    Full-service marketing agency for business growth.

    Big-agency capabilities with small-agency dedication. SCG is B2B, helping brands find new ways to reach their goals and engage their audiences.  [... view Strother Communications Group profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Creative Effective Lasting

    Creative Effective Lasting

    Passionately committed to the betterment of business, family and the communities we serve.  [... view CEL Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Unleash Your Brand's Potential.

    Unleash Your Brand's Potential.

    As a full-service branding agency, Preston Spire specializes in uncovering and amplifying the inherent goodness within brands, guiding them toward positive growth trajectories. With a focus on identifying obstacles and leveraging brand strengths, Preston Spire crafts tailored strategies for each client's  [... view Preston Spire profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sizzling Hot Food Sales

    Sizzling Hot Food Sales

    IN has been the go-to ad agency for food companies since 1995. We've helped them reach new heights by crafting a strong brand foundation and visual strategy, as well as launching eye-catching ads and social media campaigns that truly amplify their product's success. Our expertise in marketing food products is  [... view IN Food Marketing & Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Where design speaks louder than words.

    Where design speaks louder than words.

    My name is Taylan De Johnette! I'm a Minneapolis-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator. Bringing over five years experience in crafting diverse branding identities and marketing materials for businesses.  [... view Taylan De Johnette profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Dreams, Inspiring Futures.

    Crafting Dreams, Inspiring Futures.

    Hey there! My name is Danielle Clifford, I'm a professional UX Designer and Illustrator based in Minneapolis, MN.  [... view Danielle Clifford profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

Frequently Asked Questions About Design Agencies in Minneapolis

What services do design agencies in Minneapolis provide?

Design agencies in Minneapolis center their work on bridging the gap between Midwest industrial heritage and contemporary digital trends to elevate the online presence of both local and global brands. Their primary offerings are all-encompassing design services including brand identity development, branding kits, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, package design, signage, website design, commercial photography, and videography.  

They also specialize in web development, marketing collaterals, environmental design, and print collaterals, complementing the service with motion graphics and social media strategy to deliver a cohesive presence across physical and digital touchpoints alike. 

How much do these services cost?

Hiring a design company in Minneapolis may cost about $100 to $175 per hour for senior UX design talent, based on DesignRush data. For project-based work, agencies require $5,000 to $10,000 as a common starting point for simple design engagements, while more UX-heavy deliverables can cost up to $25,000 or more. 

The biggest price drivers are scope and complexity (number of screens/pages, custom elements, animations), research depth (workshops, testing), team structure (if the service additionally requires a marketer, copywriter or developer, it costs more), and timeline (rush work costs more). Common pricing models among these providers include hourly billing, fixed-fee packages, and monthly retainers.   

What measurable results can businesses expect from working with a design firm in Minneapolis in the first 90 days?

Within the first 90 days, the most tangible benefit can be registered across the conversion rates. Namely, UX improvements have been associated with up to ~400% conversion rate rise in documented analysis. Immediate impact can also be seen in the form of reduced friction, fewer bounces, and cleaner paths to key actions, which can decrease visit value by 15%

How often should businesses update their branding collaterals?

Industry standards suggest that while a full rebrand is recommended every 7-10 years, individual branding collaterals require much more frequent updates to remain effective. High-traffic digital assets, such as social media templates and ad creative, should be refreshed quarterly to prevent creative fatigue and keep up with rapid shifts in consumer sentiment.  

Sales decks, packaging design, pricing PDFs, and website copy usually require an annual audit to make sure they reflect current service offerings and brand voices, which 68% of companies find essential for maintaining revenue growth. Ultimately, the engagement metrics are the best indicator if a change is overdue, i.e., if the business notices significant drop in click-through rates or a disconnect between marketing promises and the user experience, the next step should be a collateral refresh. 

What industries do commonly pursue design services in Minneapolis?

With Minneapolis known for its dense "Medical Alley" and its legacy as a global retail powerhouse, design services are most commonly pursued by the MedTech, healthcare, and retail sectors. Firms here specialize in translating complex clinical data into intuitive digital health interfaces for giants like Medtronic, while simultaneously driving brand identity and attractive packaging for food and consumer titans like Target and General Mills.  

Additionally, the region’s thriving SaaS and FinTech ecosystems frequently seek local design expertise to humanize automated platforms and secure user trust through contemporary and captivating UI/UX design. 

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

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