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.
Josh Ernst, a skilled graphic artist with an extensive professional background of over 20 years, is the owner and creative genius behind Grain Studio. In addition to Josh's expertise, we leverage a handpicked network of talented professionals to deliver top-quality and cost-effective creative solutions...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hugo, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Primer Grey is a full-service branding agency with a history of developing brand and web experiences for the public, private, and non-profit arenas across a consciously-mixed set of industries...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Design Engineering provides complete product development services to bring great ideas to market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MAKO Design + Invent is at the forefront of product prototype and industrial design, specializing in end-to-end services for small businesses and inventors. We cover design, engineering, patenting, prototyping, and manufacturing...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Were an Animation & Creative Direction Studio...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Product design & marketing experts driving growth. Founded in 2013, Wandr is an award-winning Product strategy & UX/UI design agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX 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
- 8 Projects Listed
Part creative agency. Part media agency. 100% backed by data...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Established in 2003, Marquis is an award-winning, woman-owned, strategic branding and graphic design firm specializing in solving complex brand and communications challenges...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
We Are Black Anchor Design a schedule-driven consultancy that provides strategic, comprehensive, and straightforward consultative web design and branding services for established commercial service-based businesses of all sizes...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bluemap Design is an award-winning industrial and packaging design firm in New York City. We create iconic products and memorable brand experience. We provide end to end design services. We work with diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We envision and realize inspired hardware products of timeless integrity...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Your goals need (and deserve!) a unique blend of creativity, analytics, and technology. We'll build a plan together to exceed your marketing, branding, design & UX, and technology goals...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SC Design Co is a leading full-service product development consultancy specializing in sustainable design, user experience, engineering, branding, and global supply chain management. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, it guides clients from idea conception to impactful design...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At ProWeb365, we create custom websites and digital marketing strategies designed to improve search visibility, increase conversions, and help brands grow online. Our success is measured by your achievements. We take the time to understand your business goals, target audience, and unique challenges...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Roseville, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Naveo Marketing is a Milwaukee-based full-service B2B marketing agency. Its team prioritizes understanding each client's unique business and market dynamics to deliver tailored solutions. Focusing on effective advertising, branding, and digital marketing strategies, Naveo Marketing helps businesses establish...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Web Design
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- Location
- Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Use Creative Leverage to find elegant marketing solutions. We see Crobar as the power tool that helps clients raise their brand above the competition...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AI Digital Agency...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DesignNBuy's AI-powered web-to-print solution automates pricing, personalization, ordering, print production, and delivery for seamless print business operations...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Opus Design stands as an acclaimed agency celebrated for its prowess in brand strategy and visual design. Our focal point lies in the transformative realm of print design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
From insight to impact, Blink UX builds the strategy, design, and confidence you need to launch products that break through...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
As a division of PA Consulting, Essential Design is a leading consultancy dedicated to tackling intricate design and innovation challenges...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
CatCow is a boutique animation studio that brings stories to life through content, design & animation! We love to work with nice people...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
\With nothing short of a 5 star review since being in business, our main goal is to satisfy our clients needs and grow their business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Springfield, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
We cultivate brands to grow and prosper! Creating new or evolving older brands, our process evaluates strategies and supports a strong on-shelf presence to compete in ever-changing marketplace. We work together seamlessly to grow brands and drive consumer preference...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mount Kisco, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Through our IP, DMC fuses human expertise and artistic ingenuity with cutting-edge AI technologies to make your teams' jobs easier both now and long-term...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ThePro3DStudio specializes in providing professional 3D modelling and design services to a global clientele. With over 8 years of experience and a team of over 100 professional 3D artists, they excel in 3D modeling, rendering, texturing, and sculpting...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We focus on brand strategy that creates the unique foundation for your company from which we build memorable brand design and social media content. We can help you with every piece of your marketing from logo design, Wordpress websites, email campaigns, and social media marketing. Or we can support you with...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Design Agency in Nashville, Tennessee. Specializing in web design + development + branding. We create high-end solutions for businesses in Nashville...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Huemen is renowned for its unparalleled innovation and commitment to excellence in both product and service design. Our team of over 250 experts, including problem solvers, strategists, thinkers, researchers and designers, collaborate globally to drive innovation on a large scale...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
For more than 15 years, Sandlapper Creative has built fast, search-friendly custom websites for businesses in the Greenville, SC area and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ProDesigns is expert in a world-class crafting Custom Logo for your business. We at ProDesigns, are always on our toes to give best and perfect custom logo design as per the requirements of our clients...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Located in Orange County, LightHouse Graphics provides local and national clients with world-class marketing and design services...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fyresite is a team of highly trained individuals who specialize in web design, web development, UI/UX design and app development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a collective of creative and technical professionals from a wide range of backgrounds from design to development. Our passions lie with helping create one-of-a-kind solutions that change the way people engage with the digital world, and bring smiles to faces...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
There are no shortcuts to success, but we'll support your journey with the best ingredients...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design is our craft, exploring is our passion. Executing creative solutions since 2015. Lets make #DesignThatMoves...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Strategy & Design for non-profits and purpose-led brands forging a better world...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
smallnormous
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.In a sea of countless marketing agencies, all vying for your attention, what sets our Wix website design company apart? Our unwavering dedication to providing your business with nothing short of excellence. This includes passion, expertise, and an unbreakable commitment to your satisfaction...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Founded in 1996, Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm developing medical devices, robotics and consumer hardware. Our strategists, industrial designers and engineers support teams from research and concept development through prototyping and manufacturing readiness...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Michael Scigliano of MS2 Design Studio is based in Miami, Florida and specializes in luxury modern interiors...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Troy Web Consulting is a trusted guide for organizations, delivering high-quality, practical software solutionscustom web apps, mobile apps, and websiteson time and on budget. We specialize in solving business challenges through custom tailored software development...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Cohoes, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
Seriously, if you've read this far, and you're lol-ing (serious face but at least smiling on the inside), you have to at least try me out. Even if you're not lol-ing in any shape, way, or form, you still have to try me out. Why? To justify all the time you just wasted, that's why. You don't just travel all...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lollypop Design is a global UX UI and Interactive Design Company on a mission to empower and touch a billion lives across the world through world-class digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 63 Projects Listed
Ungrammary
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Ungrammary ranks among the top 20 global UX/UI agencies, offering UX research and product design. It has delivered over 100 products for more than 30 fintech clients like Adobe and Fossil. The design agency is recommended for SaaS and fintech brands needing research-driven design...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Zajno Crew
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zajno is an international digital design and development studio. We translate your personality through digital experiences and even more. Our forte is to create unconventional websites and apps with cutting-edge custom graphics, photos, videos, and animations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Adept creative is a creative agency based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving North America. We develop innovative digital marketing, branding, content, design and web services and management...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Metrics driven Creative Marketing Agency helping businesses amplify their point of differentiation...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.
Need help getting started? Visit our Marketplace and leave your project brief. We’ll match you with a professional design company, completely free of charge.
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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