The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are James Branding Consultancy, 8grape, and Motto, selected from 59 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. James Branding Consultancy leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by 8grape and Motto.
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From brand strategy to bespoke design projects, we start with our clients greatest ambitions.We are here to move organisations forward, enabling them to achieve their most ambitious goals...
8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...
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...
ELITEHUB Luxury Digital Agency specializes in elevating high-end brands through tailored digital marketing, innovative technology solutions, and personalized consulting services. Our expert team crafts bespoke strategies that enhance online presence, drive engagement, and ensure exceptional client...
Grand Studio is a UI/UX design agency that thrives on tackling technical and complex challenges. The agency's multidisciplinary team fosters innovative solutions through collaboration and customization, empowering users to succeed. Its services include UI/UX design, qualitative research, product strategy...
Daito Design, a design agency, transforms bold concepts into industry-leading products, catering to startups and enterprise innovation teams. Its data-driven approach ensures every design solution adheres to user needs, guaranteeing market success and impactful user experiences. From product-market fit...
Brave UX is a user experience design agency. It tackles complex challenges with empathy and intuition, specializing in app interfaces and validated user testing. Offering services from concept design to front-end development, Brave UX designs seamless and impactful digital experiences for clients across...
Scarlet Royal is Dubais elite branding agency, crafting iconic brand identities for visionary businesses. From brand strategy to visual storytelling, we dont just make brands look good we make them unforgettable...
We help build brands that competitors can't chase and culture can't ignore.
We build brands that own culture, not chase it. Founder-led brand studio for sports and entertainment, with lifestyle clients including Nike, Disney, Roku, Live Nation, Red Bull, and Netflix...
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
The Brand Experience is the Brand.
Starfish has done brand strategy and visual identity work since 2002 for 1,000+ organizations. Its clients include PwC, Samsung, Avis, and Dunkin'. It's a fit for enterprise and mid-market companies needing full branding from top design companies...
Top Services:
Branding
Logo Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
24 Projects Listed
Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Services
Branding
Logo Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Advertising
Content Marketing
Business Consulting
Package Design
Digital Strategy
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
PwC
Gallup
Dunkin'
ADL
Baxter Pharamceuticals
Avis Budget Group
Principal
Samsung
Hologic
Crisil (S&P Global)
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Undisclosed Software Developer at IT Firm
4.5★
Graphic Design Review from Undisclosed
Starfish has been hired by an IT Firm for graphic design services. They are tasked with creating professional designs that meet the requirements for the software they are developing for their customers. Starfish has developed exceptional graphics, and the client's customers are satisfied with the outcome. The client has also profited enough from the team's designs, which ensures a progressive partnership. Their design are of good quality, and the client is extremely pleased with their services.
John Gamble Engineering Services Manager at Spire Healthcare Group plc
5.0★
Brand Strategy Review from John Gamble
Starfish helped us create our new brand, including a new logo, brand identity and brand guidelines as well as a new company culture (vision, mission, values, and behaviors). Tenet undertook a thorough discovery process involving quantitative and qualitative research, data gathering, a competitive analysis, interviews of internal and external stakeholders, and surveys, which informed the creative process.
Declan Alphonso Supervisor at Tervita Corporation
5.0★
Branding Review from Declan Alphonso
Starfish strategic approach included qualitative and quantitative research, a competitive analysis, and a thoughtful creative process -- blending art and science to deliver excellent results. The team was communicative, flexible, and timely, and they provided outstanding guidance.
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Our mission is to unleash the untapped potential of businesses by harnessing the power of design and technology. Through our innovative approach, we identify and capitalize on valuable business opportunities, propelling organizations toward growth and success...
YF Agency combines strategic branding and creative production to craft impactful solutions that elevate brands. From defining identities and producing engaging visuals to driving results with digital campaigns, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether you need a brand refresh, compelling content, or optimized...
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...
Curio Digital gets B2B companies found, understood, and chosen. SEO, AEO, and GEO bring the traffic in. A sharper Webflow site tells buyers what you do and who it's for. Then CRO, experimentation, and personalization turn that interest into demo calls...
A Strategic Creative Agency Promising Luxury Branding
Located in New York City, The O Group is a branding and creative agency specializing in unearthing distinctive brand value for businesses aiming to establish connections with a discerning luxury lifestyle audience through specialized luxury branding...
PreApps is the World's Leading App Growth Agency. Over the past 13+ years, the PreApps team has helped the most successful apps in the world launch and scale their app businesses to reach Millions of Downloads through our proprietary marketing programs...
A branding and experience design agency for those with ambition.
Architects of Impact. Takt transforms bold ideas into powerful brands, high-performing websites, and campaigns that help ambitious organizations lead with clarity and confidence...
Digital Strategy, Branding, Web Design & Development.
Blacksmith Agency stands as a leading force in the realm of digital product development and online experiences. Founded on the principles of aligning with user expectations and leveraging data-driven insights, our agency is dedicated to empowering our partners in their pursuit of growth, innovation, and the...
Kaalo is an industry-leading industrial design and development company with our headquarters in Austin. Our areas of expertise include both physical and digital design and engineering. Our company's particular strengths lie in the fields of User Experience Design (UX Design), Industrial Design, and Digital...
Creating game-changing digital experiences and products
We build brands, products and services, from the smallest startups to enterprise transformation and government departments. We partner with transparency, velocity & collaboration at every step of the way to define digital products, elevate brands, and fuel growth...
DFX is a digital marketing agency. At DFX, we dont define ourselves by a single specialty or style. We work across categories, platforms, and approaches, bringing together the tools and talent needed to move ideas forward.What sets us apart isnt just what we make. Its how we make it, together with our...
Our name comes from the Swedish word ömsesidig meaning mutual. This idea is the driving force behind how we work with all of our clients and collaborators.We believe strong partnerships, built on mutual ambition, creates transformative work. We call them Simple Striking Brands. And they include Strategy...
Minto is a Saudi branding agency in Riyadh. We connect strategy, identity, digital experience and creative production to help ambitious businesses build recognizable brands across Saudi Arabia and the wider region...
HOW+HOW is a brand studio in London and LA that tells your truth at full volume. Zeroing in on the one thing only you can claim, and dialling it up until its impossible to ignore. Across brand strategy, verbal and visual identity and digital experiences...
Inertia Product Development is a product design agency based in Toronto, Canada. It develops innovative products that propel businesses forward. Inertia Product Development embraces a holistic approach, guiding clients from identifying customer needs to shipping the finished product. The agency seamlessly...
Strategists, creatives, and technologists with a passion for social good
Capellic helps nonprofits develop digital strategies, build digital experiences, and support digital teams. With integrity, diligence, excellence, and humor, we bring meaningful change, lighten the load, and ensure our partners' success...
Pastilla is a full-service agency based in Los Angeles. We partner with public agencies, nonprofits, and global brands to turn complex missions into clear brand and digital experiences that build trust and move communities to action...
Driving Digital Success with Innovative Strategy and Web Solutions
Urban Insight is the leading digital agency in Los Angeles, specializing in digital strategy, website design, development, and support. With a focus on project leadership, thoughtful design, and technical best practices, we create award-winning websites that drive success. Our proven track record and...
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...
Transforming Health Journeys with Innovative Industrial Design Solutions
Karten Design (K:D) is an industrial product design company that has been operating for 35 years. We specialize in medical devices and digital health innovations, creating experiences that combine technology with a human touch...
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Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.
SmashBrand helps CPG brands grow by creating packaging that performs in the market. Our proprietary process combines design with rapid consumer testing to eliminate guesswork. Every decision is backed by data and built to drive results...
Top Services:
Package Design
Branding
Design Services
Location
Boise, Idaho
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
34 Projects Listed
SmashBrand Services
Package Design
Branding
Design Services
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
G Fuel
Walmart
Heinz
Kraft
Shark Tank
Duracell
Ollie
Vega
Earth Breeze
30-Seconds
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
SmashBrand Reviews & Testimonials
Solyman Najimi President at Juka Innovations Corporation
4.8★
Design Services Review from Solyman Najimi
We worked with the folks at SmashBrand in 2025 for logo and artwork updates for our top product. They were able to take an analytical approach and output--through much testing and a thorough revision process--superior graphics and concepts for our product packaging and overall company branding. We have modernized and streamlined our look and feel with the help of SmashBrand. Early feedback has been positive. We hope the long-term impact will be great.
Rob Johnson Founder & CEO at Born Simple
5.0★
Brand Strategy Review from Rob Johnson
I’ve worked with dozens of design and strategy agencies throughout my career and SmashBrand’s approach is completely unique. They take a quantitative approach to packaging that aligns the most important purchase drivers with the consumer target, and designs around those. They have absolutely transformed our business and are always my first call when I have brand strategy needs.
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We build premium online experiences for best-in-class companies.
Pixelcarve is a top-ranked, award-winning digital agency. For 26 years we've helped leading companies and organizations define, communicate, and realize their visions through world-class websites, cinematic video, content creation, branding, and design...
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Digital Product Agency delivering Consumer-grade UX Design for B2B & Enterprise.
EMERGE is a top-rated UX Design Agency and Digital Product Consultancy and a trusted partner for B2B leaders across technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. We specialize in driving business growth by crafting elevated, engaging digital products and services...
Our creative group of planners, producers & provocateurs create content and experiences people can't help but love at the nexus of design, tech and media...
Clearleft is a digital user experience design agency. We help organisations radically improve their websites and create exciting new digital products. We combine a unique lean approach with our knowledge of human behaviour and the principles of user-centred design...
We specialize in tailored SEO strategies designed to help you climb the ranks and boost conversions. Whether youre a startup or an established ecommerce store, SEO Strategi has the expertise to increase online visibility of your brand to shine...
All Purpose Creative is an agency with a purpose - to be used as a "force for good." We provide award-winning digital learning and corporate social responsibility experiences, helping organizations, employees and communities reach their full potential...
Designing Success Through Strategic Web Solutions.
EIGHT25MEDIA is a leading web design firm in Silicon Valley, ranked #1 in 2017. Their strategic approach to web design focuses on technology companies, media publications, and e-commerce. They specialize in strategic consulting, web design and development, and digital marketing and branding...
Relevant Bits combines data-driven design, strategic thinking, and innovative technology to tackle complex eCommerce and digital challenges. With expertise in user experience, custom web development, and sustainable design solutions, Relevant Bits ensures that every project creates meaningful and lasting...
Midwestern Interactive is a design agency that excels in supporting software product development at every stage. With a focus on scaling innovation and ensuring quality control, its team works seamlessly with clients to deliver high-quality digital products. Midwestern Interactive's product development and...
Moment is a full-service experiential marketing agency that designs and delivers immersive brand experiences that connect people to products, stories, and culture. We manage every stage strategy, creative, design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and measurable impact...
We are a house of strategy, creative and digital technology specialists, delivering end-to-end brand experiences. With experience spanning decades, industries and continents...
SQLI Digital Experience is a digital services company with international reach. We are creative technologists, combining our creativity and technical expertise to reinvent digital services.We are defining whats next, mapping future journeys, writing future stories, visualising future...
Partnering with innovators to create a healthier world through technology
We're a product design agency developing custom software solutions for health, learning, and more. We partner with innovators to bring purpose to the digital world through what we make and how we make it...
WONU Studio designs and produces brand experiences that work in the real world. The Brooklyn-based studio handles brand activations, luxury retail pop-ups, cultural event experiences, and immersive brand environments for fashion, beauty, tech, and entertainment brands from concept and spatial design through...
Tangível specializes in human-centered design, collaborating closely with clients to enhance user experiences and drive tangible business outcomes. With a dedicated team of over 30 specialists in anthropology, psychology, design, usability, and digital transformation, Tangível has been at the forefront of...
They offer a mix of branding, digital product design, and creative services to help businesses build recognizable brands and user-friendly digital experiences, often combining graphic design, digital marketing support, and content creation.
Core services include:
Branding and brand identity: Creating logos, visual identity systems, brand guidelines, typography, and messaging frameworks. These services are widely used because a consistent brand presentation can increase revenue by up to 23%, according to marketing research cited in design industry reports.
Web design and web development: Building responsive website design, landing pages, eCommerce design, and front-end implementation, often supporting broader digital marketing and content marketing strategies.
UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design: Usually accounts for 60-70% of agency offerings, according to many design agencies' insights. UX/UI design focuses on usability, research, and interface design for digital products such as websites, SaaS platforms, and mobile apps. Agencies handle user research, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and final UI designs, often applying innovative design approaches to improve usability and engagement.
Product and app design: Creating digital products such as mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and dashboards that combine UX research, interaction design, and prototyping before development.
Graphic design and marketing design: Producing marketing and communication assets, such as social media visuals, advertising creatives, packaging design, presentations, and editorial design, to support brand campaigns.
Design strategy and research: Providing strategic services such as design thinking workshops, product discovery, customer journey mapping, and innovation consulting to align design decisions with business goals. Some agencies apply concentric design principles, focusing on aligning user needs, brand identity, and product functionality around a unified experience.
How much do design services cost?
Design agency pricing varies by scope, seniority, and market, but most agencies sell work in three common ways: fixed project fees, hourly/day rates, or monthly retainers.
Most design companies charge $75-$250 per hour, while full projects typically range from $5,000 for small branding work to $100,000+ for complex digital product or website design projects.
In the United States and other high-cost markets, design agencies typically charge:
$100-$250/hr. for UX/UI and product design specialists.
$75-$200/hr. for general graphic design or digital design agency services.
Regional averages for UX/UI design in North America often range from $50 to $200/hr, depending on expertise and specialization.
Branding and brand identity
Basic brand identity packages: $5,000-$25,000 for logo design, typography systems, color palettes, and brand guidelines.
More comprehensive brand design projects can range from $ 5,000 to $30,000+, depending on the strategy work and deliverables.
Websitedesign
Smaller website design projects: $3,000-$20,000+, depending on the number of pages and customization.
Full website redesign projects typically cost $10,000-$200,000+, especially for large or enterprise websites.
UX/UI design projects generally start around $10,000 and can exceed $100,000 for complex products or SaaS platforms.
How long does a typical design project take?
The timeline of a design project depends on the type of service, project complexity, and the speed of feedback. Still, most professional design firm projects take between 6 weeks and 6 months from kickoff to final delivery.
Branding projects: 4-12 weeks, including research, strategy, and visual identity; larger rebranding solutions can extend to 3-6 months or more, depending on stakeholder involvement and deliverables.
Website design: 8-20 weeks to design and launch a website
UX/UI and product design: 2-6 months
Complex digital products, enterprise websites, or large-scale rebrands can extend timelines to 6 months or longer.
What’s the difference between branding, UX design, and product design?
Branding, UX design, and product design are closely related but focus on different layers of how a business creates and delivers value to customers.
Branding
UX design
Product design
Focus
Creating a recognizable identity and emotional connection with customers. It includes logos, colors, typography, messaging, tone of voice, and brand guidelines
Making digital products easy, efficient, and enjoyable to use. UX designers optimize user experience through research, testing, and design iterations.
Designing the entire product, from defining the problem to launching and improving the solution.
Deliverables
Logo design and visual identity system
Brand strategy and positioning
Brand guidelines and messaging
Marketing and communication design
User research and interviews
Customer journey mapping
Wireframes and prototypes
Usability testing and optimization
Product discovery and problem definition
Feature planning and prioritization
UX/UI design and prototyping
Aligning user needs with business goals
How can I evaluate the quality of a design agency's work?
The best design companies demonstrate measurable business impact, strong design processes, and proven results across multiple projects.
Review the agency's portfolio and case studies to look for design projects that delivered measurable outcomes such as 25% higher conversion rates or 35% growth in daily active users after UX improvements.
Evaluate usability and user experience metrics, such as task completion rates that improve from 50% to 90%, time needed to complete key actions, customer satisfaction scores, and reduction in support tickets or errors.
Assess the agency's design process and research approach, check whether it includes stages like discovery and research, user interviews and insights, wireframes and prototypes, usability testing, and iteration and optimization.
Evaluate companies based on how well their work contributes to revenue growth, customer retention, or operational efficiency.
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