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.
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Where ambition meets execution.
A Miami-based digital marketing agency built for businesses that expect more than visibility...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Don't Zig or Zag. Stand Out.
GORGEOUS is an award-winning brand strategy, design, and experience agency helping visionaries launch, grow, and evolve unforgettable brands. Whether youre just starting out or scaling up, we partner with you to bring your best ideas to life...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Panama City, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're The Social Media Marketing & Creative Agency You Need.
Offering Social Media Marketing Services with a Creative twist. Radical Creative brings remarkable success for businesses of all sizes and solves your most challenging needs to boost your online presence...
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- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Logo Design to Captivate Your Target Audience
Creative Design Agency to Captivate Your Target Audience...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
An open equation for boundless opportunities.
We are Design Equals, a creative branding and design agency helping businesses stand out with strategic design solutions. We specialize in visual identity, packaging, website design, and brand strategy, ensuring that every brand we create connects deeply with its audience...
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- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Broadway, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Place Big Ideas Within Everyones Reach.
Costavisions is a design-centric digital agency, partnering with online products and brands integrated into people's daily lives. Our goal is to establish ourselves as a prominent Latino-owned digital design agency, offering exceptional services that drive both our clients' growth and our own through...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Believe in Doing Great Work with Great People.
Signal Factory is a brand and creative studio blending deep insight, high-end visuals, and creative intuition to build brands that speak volumes. Since 2010, we've closed the gap between strategy and execution, helping global brands move from fragmented messaging to brand systems that scale...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Thoughtful Design, Authentic Impact.
Process Forty Three crafts standout visual identities through print, packaging, and digital media. By blending creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, we help brands connect deeply with their communitiestransforming ideas into memorable, meaningful designs...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From Design to Delivery®
Morrisette Packaging designs custom packaging solutions for a wide variety of companies in various industries. From Design to Delivery, we build tailored solutions that make life better for the people we collaborate with every day...
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- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Browns Summit, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
DesignUps | Nashville Web Design / Development / Branding Agency
Design Agency in Nashville, Tennessee. Specializing in web design + development + branding. We create high-end solutions for businesses in Nashville...
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- 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
We Create Beautiful, Tangible Results.
Tenderling is an award-winning brand and marketing studio that specializes in strong client relationships and creating beautiful, tangible results...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bulletproof is the worlds largest independent brand agency, creating desire through disruption to accelerate growth, drive standout, and fuel fandom...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Harness the World's Best Thinkers to Help Solve Your Toughest Problems.
At BeenThere/DoneThat we offer products, processes and tools that give you the firm foundations you need to be adaptive, and clarity on where to go next. We identify the problems you need to solve and opportunities you can double down on, all at the speed of change...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing Bold Brands With Heart.
Hey! My name is Alisa Damaso, I'm a multidisciplinary designer based in San Francisco. My skills are mostly reffering to in graphic design, branding, illustration, and lettering...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Where Design Knows No Limits.
Welcome to Kim Gill Design! I'm Kimberley Gill, the owner and designer. I'm an innovative and concept-driven graphic designer, interested in engaging solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Uncovering The Humanity Behind Complexity
Sullivan brings over 35 years of expertise across complex industries including financial services, higher education, technology, and professional services, enabling the agency to navigate intricate business ecosystems with precision. As a proudly woman-owned and WBENC-certified firm, Sullivan combines deep...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lets Elevate Your Brand To New Heights
Fortitude Creative is a Charlotte-based branding and marketing agency specializing in home service businesses, helping them grow through strategic design, SEO, and digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience, the agency delivers integrated solutionsfrom branding and print to PPC and videothat boost...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Designing Brands That Connect The Dots
Firebelly is a Chicago-based, socially conscious creative studio that specializes in strategic design, driven by its philosophy Good Design for Good Reason. The agency is known for creating brands that not only stand out but also contribute to social progress, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and purpose...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Be Bold. Stay Fluid. Have Fun.
NUU partners with companies (from startup to Fortune 500) to solve challenges and reach business goals. We build brands through strategic vision, cultural insight, and beautiful stories that emotionally resonate...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We craft stories that move
We are a boutique branding and creative agency that strategically brings an organization's brand to life through cleverly written messaging, intentional design, multi-media content, and visual storytelling. We exist to craft and tell the stories of the most purpose-driven brands. We identify superpowers...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ashland, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Discover the Power of Branding. Illustrated.
At CARTEL, we're a design firm fueled by strategic thinking, committed to adding value to every aspect of branding. We view design as a powerful catalyst for driving change, gaining strategic advantage, and fostering cultural significance...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
We Create for Creators.
MAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready businesses. From launching new brands to reimagining legacy favorites, we know food and we make it look good...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate Your Digital Identity
From Professional Web Design to First-Page SEO We Build the Tools That Grow Your Brand. Kid2Design continues to follow a project-based pricing model that emphasizes custom quotes tailored to a business's specific digital needs. Rather than rigid, one-size-fits-all tiers, they focus on individual project...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Design That Delights And Performs
Floresta Creative is a Denver-based design studio built for founders and growing teams who want intentional creative work, not just deliverables. Floresta is a Webflow Certified Partner specializing in web design, development, brand identity, and digital marketing design...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Commerce City, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
All Your Digital Flavors
At DigiFlav, we design, develop, and market digital experiences that transform ideas into impact. From brand identity to online growth, we help your business stand out and scale...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Texas City, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Phoenix Custom Boxes offers high-quality, affordable custom packaging solutions with fast turnaround, premium printing, and full customization for all industries...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
E-Commerce Growth & Digital Solutions Under One Roof
At Rettle Ecommerce Hub LLC, we help brands achieve measurable growth through strategic e-commerce solutions built for long-term success. From managing and optimizing marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Shopify to developing high-performing, conversion-focused websites, our approach is designed to increase...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Splash Creative is a branding, web design, and digital experience studio helping ambitious companies become the obvious choice in their market. We combine research, positioning, visual identity, messaging, websites, and AI-ready content systems into brands built for long-term growth. Whether launching a...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Englewood, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turn Visibility Into Customers
LoudFace is a full-stack organic growth agency for B2B SaaS and fintech, with AI visibility measured per engine. We run GEO, SEO, AEO, content, and conversion to get companies discovered across Google and AI search. We implement across your stack when the program needs it...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Logic Inc.
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Helping brands transform packaging into powerful brand statements.
Logic Inc. is a full-service packaging design agency that delivers award-winning packaging across diverse industries. Our creative expertise is backed by a deep understanding of consumer buying behavior, ensuring every design resonates with your target audience and drives results...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $93/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company
At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Creative Business Rooted In Values
DoGoodBiz Studio is a Portland-based ethical branding and web design studio for conscious leaders, healers, cooperatives, and values-driven small businesses. We offer brand identity, web design, messaging strategy, and ongoing creative partnership, all rooted in ecological thinking and a genuine commitment to...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Believe It's the Little Things That Make Big Ideas Great.
We are a creative force, producing high-quality content, video and social assets, branding identity design and strategic marketing tailored to the needs of our clients. Throughout all our services we focus on transforming brands into dynamic and innovative communicators by telling unique and compelling...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The kind of designer clients take home to their mother.
I finished my bachelors from Arizona State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in Media Analysis and Visual Communication Design. At the same time, I also got a History minor because I wanted to, I like history, and I can make my own decisions...
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- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Design Real Business Impact
Pencil Creative Lab is a professional creative design studio offering branding, packaging design, graphic design, and modern WordPress websites for businesses targeting global markets such as the USA, UK, and Australia. We specialize in FMCG, food and supplement packaging, Amazon FBA packaging, logo and brand...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Boynton Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
One Agency. Every Marketplace. All-In Growth.
beBOLD Digital is the leading Full Service Agency for Amazon & Walmart with focus on Beauty, Baby, Grocery and CPG brands. We help brands scale their businesses, gain market share and dominate the digital shelf...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Great listeners, designing award-winning branding and packaging.
Helping brands medium to small, solve their biggest challenges by listening to their pain points, devising a plan that is agreeable and turning that concept into a beautiful reality that meets all of their goals...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Hackettstown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pry Open Your Inner Marketing Beast
Use Creative Leverage to find elegant marketing solutions. We see Crobar as the power tool that helps clients raise their brand above the competition...
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- 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
Custom Design & Marketing Solutions
Back in 2009 three young entrepreneurs decided to risk their career to start a new venture that was later given the name of Brands Design. The idea that ignited them towards making the move was that of setting up an agency that would meet the graphic design needs of its clients...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Solutions for Every Vision.
Hi! My name is Michael Esguerra, I am a Graphic Designer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Small design studio focusing on brand, digital marketing, print, editorial, and product.
We are a full-service design agency that helps companies with new or established brands create strategic marketing and digital assets...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elevate Your Online Presence with Phoenix's Digital Artisans!
At D1GIT, we offer web design solutions that resonate with our local Phoenix community. Our designs capture the essence of this vibrant city, from downtown hustle to the serene desert outskirts...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- SEO
- Logo Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing Experiences That Drive Growth
Ruston Design is a strategic creative consultancy led by an experienced Creative and Product Design Leader with over two decades of experience building brands and shaping digital products that deliver measurable business growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WOMB grows brands.
WOMB is an independent brand studio established by an executive strategy and design duo. Our ambition is simple: we create original brands that stand out enough to endure.Whether it's from scratch or a refresh, we operate across the brand-building spectrum - from positioning, naming, design...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Get Back To Growth
Jordan Digital Marketing is a performance-driven growth marketing agency specializing in paid search, paid social, SEO, AI search, lifecycle marketing, and conversion optimization...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Great Brands Transcend Visuals to Deliver Meaningful Experiences.
Ilona Studio is a creative consultancy firm specializing in branding, marketing, and communications solutions. Our diverse skill set straddles the worlds of photography, design, editorial, strategy, and technology...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing And Design That Just Click
At BRXTN MKTG, you get more than just marketing, you get a dedicated partner invested in your brands success. With the freedom of one-time project bundles or commitment free monthly memberships for on-going support. BRXTN MKTG is here to ensure your business thrives...
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Marion, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Award-Winning Boutique Design + Storytelling Studio
CatCow is a boutique animation studio that brings stories to life through content, design & animation! We love to work with nice people...
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- 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
Beautiful, Intuitive, Engaging Experience Design.
We are a UX certified, award-winning web and graphic design firm with the knowledge, vision and experience you would expect from a large agency, without impersonal service or high cost design...
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- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Saint Johns, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dave Chapple is a designer in Los Angeles California.
Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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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