Our B2B design agency directory includes 1,151 USA companies, with 1,855 client reviews and an average 4.6-star rating, and vetted by a team of 12 industry experts. Agencies are assessed on strategic capability, real-world case studies, and B2B fit, so you can clearly compare across services, pricing, project size, and industry focus.
Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.
Cavmir is a Airbnb Marketing Agency. We build beautiful websites, and we provide a full suite of marketing services to clients globally. We work with luxury and premium properties...
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- Branding
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- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full-service marketing agency blending strategy, creativity, and technology to build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and measurable growth for mission-driven organizations...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Winchester, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ultravirgo is a studio that blends strategy and design to help brands achieve their missions. They collaborate with impactful organizations and individuals, using creativity to deliver solutions that enhance their influence...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We solve complex problems with marketing + technology to unlock growth...
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- Design Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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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
id8 is a specialized branding agency located Northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2000, id8 has successfully completed 1,000+ projects and won 90+ national design awards. We specialize in strategy, branding and digital. Our goal is use creativity to transform the community around us...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Award-Winning Web Design, Branding & Digital Marketing Agency in the DMV. At ImageWorks Creative, we help businesses in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington DCand nationwidestand out, connect, and grow...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Sprout Studios is a full service design studio deeply rooted in technology and innovation...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Serenity is a boutique creative agency that helps organizations communicate with clarity. We connect strategy with hands-on execution across brand, web, and content, bringing purpose, design, and storytelling into alignment through close collaboration and a multi-disciplinary team...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
LightBox is an award-winning, full-service design agency specializing in premium visual identity and branding services for nonprofits. We take pride in delivering exceptional design solutions tailored to enhance the impact and visibility of nonprofit organizations...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Goshen, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Impact Digitizing delivers precision-focused embroidery digitizing and custom patch solutions, combining fast turnaround with clean, production-ready designs. Ideal for brands and teams that need reliable quality and consistent results every time...
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- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Fractional head of digital, 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 infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. So you know your digital is in the right hands...
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- 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
Blossom Creative is a award-winning, boutique design studio that produces high-end, custom design that serves your brand creatively, strategically, and functionally...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hampton, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BrandZap is a design consultancy specializing in b2b startups and growth-stage companies. Unlike giant expensive agencies, or cheap unreliable freelancers, we keep things simple: straight-forward pricing and easy-to-understand website packages...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At BlueRock, our mission is to bring big agency level expertise to mid-sized clients who deserve nothing less. We're here to elevate their brand and provide high-level, tailored creative solutions at a level of a larger agency but with the personalized service they value...
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- Advertising
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nova Luna designs websites, branding, and packaging on Shopify and WordPress. Its team brings decades of design and marketing experience to small businesses. The design company is recommended for small businesses wanting web design and branding together...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Badie Designs is an award-winning creative agency that provides branding and web services to government agencies, corporations, and small businesses...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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
Professional logos, print materials, and full brand kits designed by humans. Perfect for local businesses in any growth stage...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Poughquag, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vistoso Creative is an independent web design and development studio in Staunton, Virginia, working with small businesses and nonprofits across the Shenandoah Valley. We build custom websites and web applications shaped around how your business actually runs, not a template. Every site we make is fast...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Staunton, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform your business with expertly crafted websites and print materials, strategically designed to make a lasting impression, enhance brand trust, and boost your success both online and offline. Stop blending in, START captivating! Grab your spot for a design breakthrough now and leave competitors behind...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Rice Lake, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $89/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Path Creative is a Chicago-based digital marketing and content studio specializing in photography, videography, web design, and branded storytelling. We help businesses elevate their presence with visually powerful campaigns...
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- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Epic Life Creative, an agency in Franklin, Tennessee, has spent 20+ years doing one thing: helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits get found, look credible, and grow their mission. The 11-person team handles everything under one partnership: custom WordPress websites, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization for...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Peppermint builds high-converting, AEO-optimized marketing websites and strong brands for startups and software companies, so teams can hand off design and grow...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
At What if Design, we use the power of design to help tech-innovation led companies become market leaders and win over business as usual. We're a full-service design helping you communicate effectively through brand and website to crafting meaningful user experiences for enterprise-grade products...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Wood Mill is a one-person creative studio based in central Indiana. I build brand identities, design print and digital materials, shoot product and corporate photography, and produce video from concept to final file, without shortcuts or templates. Every project is made from scratch to fit the work, not a...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cicero, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
League Design has completed 285 projects in brand identity, web design, and UI/UX. Its work includes Harbour, a British neobank app, and beauty brand La Marine. The agency is best for startups and enterprises wanting brand and product design together...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
BrandingNow is a modern branding and marketing agency helping businesses elevate their online presence through strategic branding, website design, content creation, SEO, and digital marketing. We build clean, modern, conversion-driven experiences that help brands stand out and grow with confidence...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an Affordable Digital Marketing Agency in Shawnee with budget-friendly solutions to amplify your brand. RevoluteX Digital: Your digital success catalyst! Specializing in Google marketing, website development, and social media magic, we craft online experiences that captivate and strategies that...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Shawnee, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Instanticity is a web design and digital strategy studio built for women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who are done wrestling with their websites. With 19+ years of experience, I create custom websites that look beautiful and actually drive results- plus ongoing care plans, SEO guidance, and digital...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Leander, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Laurelow builds creative and strategic brands to move hospitality forward, because forward thinking turns spaces into experiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WebLynx Solution is a veteran-owned web design, hosting, and lead generation company headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. We build modern, conversion-focused websites for small businesses nationwide, with hosting and ongoing support bundled into one monthly fee. No upfront site cost, no surprise bills...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Runtime Logics is a software development and digital transformation company helping startups, SMEs, and enterprises build scalable digital solutions. Our expertise includes custom web application development, mobile app development, SaaS solutions, AI-powered applications, cloud integration, and UI/UX design...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Swedesboro, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
No matter how small, all businesses deserve the same brand recognition as any major corporation. Mini.Lini will consistently deliver magical results that will help your organization grow...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Scale your app or website visuals globally from store screenshots and preview videos to localized assets without hiring extra staff...
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- 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
Vector Artwork US LLCGet Top-Quality Vector Conversion Services...
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- Wyoming, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose a Leading Design Company in the US
How much do top design agencies charge in the USA?
They typically charge $150-$200 per hour, based on DesignRush data.
Project-based pricing models (from DesignRush data):
- Logo & graphic design: $5,000-$20,000
- Brand identity & brand systems: $50,000-$100,000+
- Website design (custom): $20,000-$100,000
- Website redesigns: $100,000-$150,000+
- Product & UX/UI design: $75,000-$175,000+
In terms of project fees, most engagements fall in the $20,000-$100,000 range, though a significant portion of projects exceed $100,000, especially complex web, brand, or product design work.
What outcomes should businesses expect?
Top design engagements drive metrics. Typical results include:
- Revenue & leads: 84% of companies see higher revenue after improving design and CX. Good UX can boost conversions up to 400%.
- Brand impact: Consistent visual design increases brand recognition by 68% and consumer trust by 55%.
- Engagement & retention: A user-friendly, responsive design can improve engagement by ~20%, encouraging repeat purchases and referrals.
- Operational efficiency: Design systems reduce development costs by ~20–30%, by speeding content publishing and lowering long-term maintenance.
- Trust & compliance: Accessible UI mitigates legal risks through Web Vitals and accessibility compliance.
How do I choose the best design company in the US?
Selecting an agency is about fit and evidence. Key criteria:
- Outcome focus
Look for partners who tie design to your KPIs. Ask for case studies showing data (e.g. “We redesigned X page and conversion jumped Y%”). - Research & process
Ensure the agency conducts user research before design. Only ~50% of companies do, so this is a differentiator. - Technical expertise
Confirm that they design for usability, speed, and accessibility. - Systems and collaboration
Good agencies have mature design systems and clear feedback workflows. Ask how they manage scope, iterations, and cross-team collaboration. - Team structure and seniority
Know who will actually work on your project and how senior designers are involved day to day. - Request a roadmap or pilot
Top agencies can outline milestones, timelines, and expected ROI.
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How can I find the best design company on DesignRush that fits my budget?
Our directory features top design firms across different budget ranges so you can identify partners that align with your spending expectations.
| High budget: $50,000 & up |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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What questions should I ask before hiring a US design company?
Some of the questions you should ask before hiring one of these companies, are:
Relevant Background
- What industries do you have the deepest experience in?
- Have you worked with companies at our stage (startup, scale-up, enterprise)?
- Is your team fully in-house, or do you rely on contractors or offshore talent?
Services and Processes
- What design disciplines do you cover in-house?
- What does your end-to-end design process look like, from discovery to delivery?
- How do you incorporate user research and data into design decisions?
- How do you collaborate with product, engineering, or marketing teams?
Related to Your Project
- How would you approach our specific design problem?
- What’s a realistic timeline for a project like ours?
- What deliverables should we expect at each phase?
- How do you measure success for a design engagement?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Why companies trust DesignRush
Every agency is independently vetted before it can be listed or ranked
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Design Agency FAQs
What is the current state of the B2B design agency industry in the US?
Companies that lead with design consistently outperform competitors. Key industry stats include:
- McKinsey found that design-driven companies grew revenue ~32% faster and delivered 56% higher shareholderreturns than peers.
- About 84% of companies that invest in better design and CX see higher revenue.
- Adobe’s Design ROI Study found that design-centric S&P 500 companies outperformed the index by 228% over 10 years.
These trends are seen across tech, healthcare, finance, and more, proving how high-quality B2B design differentiates offerings and drives business value.
What services do these agencies typically provide?
Top design agencies offer end-to-end creative solutions, including:
- User research & strategy: Leading firms spend heavily on discovery. 85% of successful design projects start with a thorough research phase.
- UX/UI & prototyping: 60% of high-performing teams prototype early, often delivering interactive mockups by weeks 2-4 to reduce costly rework.
- Brand & visual design: Campaigns with a unified look see +55% consumer trust, while repeating key brand elements raise recognition by ~68%.
- Website & digital experience design: Information architecture, UX/UI, accessibility, performance optimization, and CMS implementation.
- Product design & innovation: End-to-end product design for web and mobile, including MVPs, feature ideation, usability testing, and scalable design systems.
- Marketing & creative design: Creative support for campaigns, ads, social content, and presentations. 73% say their companies invest in design to stand out.
- Motion, interaction & multimedia design: Motion graphics, micro-interactions, explainer videos, and interactive experiences. 3D design sees a 20% increase in usage.
- Conversion optimization: Landing pages, pricing pages, and funnels optimized through A/B testing and iterative design to increase leads, trials, and purchases.
- Design operations: Design systems, reusable components, and QA standards covering accessibility, Core Web Vitals, and analytics.
How much do US companies typically invest in design?
Most U.S. B2B companies allocate 5-15% of revenue to design, UX, and marketing combined. For example, a company earning $60,000 annually may invest $3,000-$9,000 in these areas.
The returns can be massive: one study found $1 invested in UX returned ~$100 (a 9,900% ROI).
Which industries most commonly use design services in the US?
Design firms serve all sectors, but demand is especially high in tech-driven and trust-sensitive fields:
- SaaS & technology: Simplify complex platforms, improve onboarding, and drive adoption. For instance, small usability changes have driven up to a 25% increase in sales for one gaming company.
- Healthcare & life sciences: Design agencies focus on patient experience, clinician workflows, and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
- Financial services: Improve digital experiences and support compliance across banking, fintech, and insurance platforms.
- E-commerce & retail: Produce conversion-focused design for websites, mobile experiences, and digital storefronts. 65% of businesses say design should be consistent across digital and physical touchpoints.
- Manufacturing, logistics & B2B: Modernize legacy websites, product catalogs, and buyer portals.
What are the average project timelines?
Project duration depends on scope, but data suggest heavy upfront work and iteration cycles:
| Project phase | Typical timeline | What happens |
| Ideation & discovery | 1-2 weeks | Research, workshops, and concept development. 73% of design teams spend 4+ hours on ideation; many dedicate 1+ full day per project |
| Prototyping & iteration | 4-8 weeks | Wireframes through high-fidelity designs and testing. Top agencies run 2–4 prototype cycles; 3+ rounds reduce failure risk by ~50%. |
| Feedback & validation | 2-4 weeks (overlapping) | Client reviews, user testing, and refinements; one product redesign increased market share by 40%. |
| End-to-end delivery | 3-6 months total | Full execution from discovery to launch for a typical B2B website redesign. |
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