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.
Built to Flow
Hot Lava* melts the friction between ideas, people, AI, and execution so the best ideas actually get made...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsHot Lava* Services
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A Research-Based Creative Agency for Challenger Brands.
Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsWatson Creative Services
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Watson Creative Reviews & Testimonials
Janet Sandra's Review Sourced from Google
Over the last three years, I have collaborated on over eleven projects with Watson Creative team. They are a pleasure to deal with and consistently produce outcomes that go above and above! For your upcoming project, I heartily recommend them.
Holt Group Inc.'s Review Sourced from Google
Watson has been a key strategic partner for us on the creative and brand side since the beginning. We've worked with various members across the team and every member of their staff brings excellence and authentic passion to what they do. They have consistently delivered an end product that excites our customers, adding special creative touches along the way so that the results really sing. The way they're able to translate our vision and mission into deliverables across each project has been a weight off our shoulders. Not every creative agency is able to understand the nuances of our industry and we've been so impressed with the time team Watson has taken to really get to know our industry in homebuilding. We've worked with Watson on deliverables such as high level creative direction, but also getting into the nitty gritty of developing content around our warranty program. This was a huge task and they matched us with exactly the right team members to bring it to life who truly cared about getting it right. They're great friends as much as they are our business partners. We highly recommend partnering with Watson Creative.
S Nash's Review Sourced from Google
When we engaged Watson to help us rebrand, we knew it was going to be a challenging process. We had a long-standing reputation as a respected law firm in Portland, but we wanted our brand to reflect our unique culture and the innovative approach we bring to our clients. Watson's team was thorough and thoughtful throughout the entire process, from primary research interviews with our team to the final custom, hand-drawn identity system. The end result was a brand that not only represents who we are as a firm but also sets us apart from our competitors. We continue to receive compliments on our branding years later, and we credit Watson for helping us achieve that success.
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Motto® is a strategic branding and digital agency that helps global brands and daring startups scale, disrupt, and lead. From strategy to identity, we build bold, standout brands that win hearts and markets...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsMotto Services
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Motto Reviews & Testimonials
Rob Meng's Review Sourced from Google
Motto was an exceptional partner as we went through our critical rebrand to FasterLines. They helped distill our message down the the essence for our passion for helping move the line, save people time, and help our clients have the right resources at the right time to serve their customers and team. Thanks to the entire Motto team for helping us successfully move forward! FasterLines, Why Wait!?!?
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsFind Your Awesome And Make It Obvious
We are Agenda. An independent brand agency that blends strategy, creativity and craft to help brands flourish and businesses grow. With equal dedication to crafting extraordinary brands and amplifying their impact in the world, we partner with clients such as Abbott, BlackRock, Boeing, Guardian, LexisNexis...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsAgenda Services
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileAbbott BlackRock Boeing Guardian LexisNexis Mastercard Spectrum Samsung
Challenges Accepted. Solutions Delivered.
Sigma Design integrates design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities under one roof. That co-location enables rapid prototyping, rigorous testing, and quality assurance in one place, lets us own a significant portion of the supply chain internally, and produces quick feedback loops and streamlined...
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- Product Design
- Wearables
- IoT
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Camas, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSigma Design Services
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Sigma Design Reviews & Testimonials
Vitas V's Review Sourced from Google
Sigma Design is a great engineering consultant for commercial and consumer level electronics product design and prototyping I would highly recommend working with them.
Gary Stetson's Review Sourced from Google
Have a vision for an electronic device or machine? These guys help with that. Very good team of engineers.
Dave Barcos's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent professionals. It's not often you find a group of professionals with the breadth of knowledge at their level.
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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.
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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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