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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  • Empowering Your Vision, Enhancing Your Business.

    A vibrant, minority-led, woman-owned hub based in Houston, TX, offering creative and administrative solutions. We specialize in graphic design, business operations, and virtual assistant services, serving both business and consumer clients...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Clarity That Moves.

    A full-service marketing agency blending strategy, creativity, and technology to build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and measurable growth for mission-driven organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Winchester, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Step Towards Innovation

    Step Tech Solutions UK is a premier web development and software company helping startups and SMBs across the UK and worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Prior Lake, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Clear design and honest messaging for businesses that care about what they do.

    Blue Canary Web Design builds fast, accessible websites for small businesses that want to be found and trusted online. We pair clean, custom design with SEO-focused copywriting, so every site loads quickly, ranks well, and speaks clearly to the people it's meant to reach. From tutoring services to therapy...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Sandy Hook, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovative IT Solutions

    We provide B2B creative design, Web & App development, AI Automation services in United States & all across the world...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • PRISMOTIC delivers award-winning motion graphics, 3D, animation, and audio solutions.

    PRISMOTIC delivers award-winning motion graphics, 3D, animation, and audio solutions for entertainment, games, education, marketing, and more. Our international team has contributed to major projects including Blade & Soul II, Okja, The Handmaiden, ATEEZs ANITEEZ series, and Yumis Cells 2. We collaborate with...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making great ideas happen.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Orbit is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing and Web Design Agency Based in Chicago.

    Orbit is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Chicago. Orbit is a team of in-house web design, web development and optimization experts. Our digital marketing services focus on SEO-driven website design, development and conversion optimization...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • SEO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Documentary-Driven Video Production in Central Illinois

    55 North Creative House helps Central Illinois organizations turn real people, workplaces and ideas into films that feel credible and cinematic. Based near Springfield, we produce brand films, corporate stories, recruiting videos, testimonials and campaign content with a lean, experienced crew from planning...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Dawson, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Marketing Made Simple

    Transforming busy professionals' marketing with automated systems that save 15+ hours weekly while driving measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Southfield, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

    Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Advocating for the Greater Good, Together

    Our communication design agency was built on the principle that the same persuasive techniques used in marketing & advertising can, and should, be used to advance the great good...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $240/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Brands that Demand Attention.

    We believe that great branding is all about how you make people feel. With our expert team of copywriters, photographers, videographers, voice actors, and more, we can help shape the way your target audience feels about your brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    West Haven, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Colorful. Cultured. Creative.

    Seaberry is an uncommon creative agency. We care deeply about people — you, your people, your audience and everybody in between. We pay attention to the stories and the content you share with us and uncover real truths, so together we can do more than advertise to your audience. We can connect with them...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Brand Differentiation And Marketing Delivered

    Businesses don't choose to work with media plans or creative decks. They choose people. Teams they trust. Chemistry that turns ideas into something worth believing in...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Fargo, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Best of Business Strategy, Creative Strategy, and New Technologies

    Elevate your marketing success with FabCom, the top Phoenix Integrated Marketing Agency. Our dynamic team goes beyond the ordinary, delivering exceptional ROI and empowering brands to reach new heights. With passionate creatives and strategic thinkers, we craft engaging advertising campaigns, leveraging...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Rent a team of creative specialists

    Rent a team of creative specialists to implement your marketing roadmap and get results. From branding and creative production, to websites that convert, to content strategy for social, Creative Shizzle can help you scale your marketing without the six-figure headcount...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Boone, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Training & Placement Institute

    Checkmate IT Tech is an online IT training institute specializing in Business Analysis, Oracle technologies, Project Management, Data Analytics, and other career-focused programs. We deliver live, instructor-led training with hands-on projects to help learners gain practical skills and advance their careers...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Engage The World In The Worthwhile

    Fifty and Fifty is a San Diego-based growth strategy and marketing agency helping nonprofit organizations and social enterprises translate strategy into the brand, marketing, web, and technology systems that drive sustained engagement and revenue growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Forum Communications is a full service strategic marketing agency focused on helping clients find their voice in a crowded marketplace...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Gainesville, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reputed Sign Company in Pittsburgh

    Shamrock Signs is a trusted Pittsburgh sign company providing commercial signage solutions throughout Western Pennsylvania and the Tri-State region since 2001. Our team specializes in custom sign fabrication, illuminated signs, channel letters, monument signs, high-wall signage, installation, permitting...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Emberex is a Eugene-based custom web development firm

    Emberex is a Eugene-based custom web development firm that specializes in creating vibrant and engaging mobile and web applications. Our business has been built almost exclusively on referrals, and we take pride in building trusting relationships with our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Purposeful branding & senior-level design support

    Miranda Wagner Design is n independent design studio providing branding, rebranding, and senior-level graphic design support for nonprofits, educational organizations, and healthcare technology companies...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Winter Park, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Your Partner For Custom Design Solutions

    Fineart Design Agency, a leading design agency in Canada, is passionate about creating the best user experience possible and exceeding your expectations. From ideation to launch, we are dedicated to delivering impeccable solutions that align with your development goals...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Highland Heights, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More than just design.

    An award-winning boutique visual communications business that delivers solutions for nonprofits, community orgs and public-serving entities. The goal? To amplify good works for the greater good. Through graphic design and artistic partnerships, creativity and equity intersect...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Audiovisual Event Production for Corporate and Entertainment

    We specialize in creating unforgettable audio and visual experiences, engaging with hard working event planners and serving them beyond a corporate scope of work...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Make the Ordinary...Extraordinary!

    WOW FACTOR AI combines human creativity, AI intelligence, and decades of marketing expertise to help ambitious brands attract more customers, strengthen their message, and deliver extraordinary results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Colorado, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Effective graphic design to elevate your business.

    m design is a graphic design studio located in Baltimore that specializes in branding and corporate identity, strategic marketing, print, digital, and environmental design. In today's difficult business environment, we help our clients retain positive public perception. Government, corporate, non-profit, and...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We're Here To Help You Elevate Your Brand

    You know your work is good. Your brand should say so, too. Firelight is a strategic communication partner. We help organizations find their direction, then build the brand, website, and materials that carry it. Strategy first, so everything after it says the same thing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Meridian, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Partnering With Business

    DGX NextMedia delivers innovative creative services that bring brands and ideas to life. From graphic design and video production to social media strategy, podcasting, and digital content creation, we craft compelling visuals and stories that engage audiences and amplify impact. As the creative arm of...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Audio Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lets Bring Your Vision To Life

    Forjwell is a premier technology and product development firm built for founders who demand clean, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into refined, high-traction platforms, offering deep expertise across mobile and web app development, custom software, and immersive game...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Were Passionate About All Things Digital

    Custom WordPress website design and data-driven digital marketing. Combining beautiful design, intentional user experience, and clean code, we architect high-performance digital experiences optimized for search engines, modern AI visibility, and measurable business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Wichita, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Create Positive Change

    Fine Humans is a small but mighty creative agency specializing in branding, UX/UI design, and growth marketing. For the past 10 years we've worked intimately with businesses at every stage of their journey, from pre-launch startups to growing and established companies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making The Complex Simple Through Visuals

    Codesigned Collaborative LTD is a live graphic recording agency that specializes in human led live information synthesis for Fortune 500 summits and virtual workshops. Artists translate complex data into real time visual hierarchies to increase audience retention by 65%. Other than live work, artists...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Durango, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One Marketing Company

    Bryckroad Creative is a full-service marketing and creative agency specializing in website design, branding, SEO, paid advertising, and analytics-driven digital growth. Based in Wichita and working with both local and national clients, the agency combines strategic marketing, award-winning creative work, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • CRO
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    Location
    Wichita, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's Create Something Extraordinary Together

    The Park Ave Company is a strategic communications, learning, and experience design agency that helps organizations amplify important stories, engage audiences, and drive meaningful change. The company combines strategy, planning, design, user experience, community engagement, and educational content...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Turning Stories into Published Success

    American Book Publisherz provides professional book publishing services for authors at every stage of their publishing journey. From book writing, editing, and proofreading to cover design, printing, Amazon publishing, and book marketing, our team helps turn ideas into professionally published books. We offer...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Escape Convention

    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
  • Creativity, Strategy, and Technology

    Zayd Media is a strategic design firm offering integrated web, print, and branding solutions for forward-thinking organizations. We specialize in design for higher education, pharmaceutical, biotech, high-tech, and other innovation-driven environments...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Effective Lasting

    Passionately committed to the betterment of business, family and the communities we serve...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We collaborate with our clients for smart design solutions that are more than just a pretty face.

    Hyphen8tion Studios is a creative solutions firm offering brand, digital, web, and print media. We strive to create experiences and products that are functional and delightful to use, as well as something that the client will be proud to showcase. We keep the end-user at the center of our design philosophy to...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Be Seen! Attract more Customers with The Pros at Port Jeff Signs & Graphics

    Port Jeff Signs & Graphics offers professional signage and graphics services designed to elevate your brand and make it stand out from the crowd. Whether you need eye-catching banners or stunning vehicle wraps, our team is dedicated to providing top-notch solutions that leave a lasting impression and drive...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Port Jefferson Station, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Bold branding for organizations with something to say.

    Kilter is a full-service branding studio focused on amplifying and elevating organizations and companies with a positive social impact. Lead by a team of cross-sector experts with 40+ years of collective experience, we combine deep expertise in strategy, messaging, and design to create work that is beautiful...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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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:

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 phaseTypical timelineWhat happens
Ideation & discovery 1-2 weeksResearch, workshops, and concept development. 73% of design teams spend 4+ hours on ideation; many dedicate 1+ full day per project 
Prototyping & iteration4-8 weeksWireframes 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.