The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are Baunfire, ANML, and Caava Design, selected from 91 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. Baunfire leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by ANML and Caava Design.
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A Digital Agency Focused on Web.
Baunfire designs websites, UI/UX and responsive digital experiences from strategy through launch. Its client list includes Google, Nike, Disney and Arlo. The design agency is best for companies wanting either project-based work or an ongoing agency-of-record partnership...
Top Services:
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Graphic Design
Digital Services
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Location
San Jose, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Portfolios Count
18 Projects Listed
More than a creative agency
“Baunfire is not only a creative agency, [but] they are also partners who work tirelessly to understand the customer's needs. We often receive feedback on how well-designed our website is.”
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Google
Nike
Arlo
Velodyne
Aurora
Clumio
Dremio
FX
Snowflake
Honda
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Baunfire Reviews & Testimonials
Kelly Hyland VP at Imwalle Properties
5.0★
Web Design Review from Kelly Hyland
The final product has brought immense satisfaction. With the ability for viewers to see available properties, there's been a noticeable increase in leasing activity. Additionally, more individuals are initiating contact for potential development ventures. Baunfire's team stands out for its remarkable creativity, consistently showcasing innovative ideas and solutions that defy convention. (Verified via email)
Kristen Garcia Production Manager at Content Magazine
4.8★
Web Design Review from Kristen Garcia
Content Magazine is pleased with the website, finding it valuable for its organization. The client entrusted Baunfire with its ideas and shared the desired outcome. In response, Baunfire crafted a design aesthetic that stands out in their local area. The visual display exceeds Content Magazine's initial expectations. Moreover, Baunfire has made the website more user-friendly, especially on the backend. Also, Content Magazine can now update the website independently. (Verified via email)
Guillaume Bienaime Founder & Owner at Zola
5.0★
Web Design Review from Guillaume Bienaime
Baunfire designed and developed Zola's WordPress website from scratch. Initially, Zola shared its ideas, examples of preferences, and necessary content. They then collaborated through multiple drafts until finalizing the design. From there, Baunfire proceeded to build the site. The website allows customers to make reservations, view the menu, and access essential information, such as the restaurant's operation hours. (Verified via email)
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We Create Result Driven Apps, Websites, and Brands
ANML has designed UX/UI, web and brand experiences since 2012, winning Webby and Davey Awards. Its clients include Zoom, Ford, Autodesk and KitchenAid. Best for B2B, healthcare and emerging tech companies needing product UX and branding...
Top Services:
Web Design
Branding
Mobile App Development
Product Design
UI/UX Design
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Location
San Jose, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
20 Projects Listed
Best Decision. Best Studio.
“Working with ANML was one of the best decisions I made as CEO of Yummly. They are without question the best creative and product design studio in the business. Their combination of design intuition, t”
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Logitech
World Central Kitchen
KitchenAid
NextNav
Citrix
Ford Motor Company
Sitecore
Level Access
Zoom
NetApp
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ANML Reviews & Testimonials
Manuel Colom UX Director at Yummly
5.0★
Product Design Review from Manuel Colom
Working with ANML on the Yummly app experience and the Yummly Smart Thermometer (IoT) was an outstanding collaboration. Yummly combined personalized recipe discovery, meal planning, and guided cooking into a highly curated food experience, while the Smart Thermometer extended that ecosystem into connected cooking with real-time temperature tracking and assisted preparation workflows. As Director of UX at Yummly, I worked closely with ANML throughout both initiatives, and they operated almost as a seamless extension of our internal design team. Their work consistently demonstrated excellent design craft, strong product thinking, and a highly collaborative mindset. Beyond delivering high-quality UX and visual design, their contribution helped sharpen and strengthen the overall value proposition of the products by making complex cooking experiences feel approachable, premium, and intuitive for users.
Nathan Thornburgh CEO at Roads and Kingdoms
5.0★
Web Design Review from Nathan Thornburgh
As Anthony Bourdain's partners, we were approached by CNN to create an immersive digital site that would provide a beautiful home for each destination covered by Bourdain's show Parts Unknown. It was a huge task not least because there were already close to 100 destinations to integrate into a usable global site. But also because the site was meant to live up to the beauty and aesthetic of the television program. And it needed to be done in a way that satisfied both our mainstream luxury advertisers (like LandRover, ANA, and more) but also the famously high standards of Bourdain himself. ANML engaged in this 18-month design and build process with outstanding workmanship and creative decision-making. They navigated wildly different and demanding stakeholders. And in the end they built a site that still looks fresh even nearly a decade later. If you want to make lasting work, there is no one else I could recommend more.
Alex Lacerda Art Director at Ernie Ball / Music Man
5.0★
Web Design Review from Alex Lacerda
We partnered with ANML to evolve our digital experience in a way that stayed true to our brand while modernizing how we present our products and story. As a company with a long history in music, it was important to find a partner who could respect that legacy while helping us move forward.ANML took the time to understand our brand, our audience, and the role our products play for musicians. They built on our existing foundation and translated it into a more cohesive and intuitive experience that better reflects who we are today.Their team brought strong thinking across UX and design, helping us improve how content is structured, how products are presented, and how users navigate the experience. The collaboration was smooth and highly responsive throughout.The end result is a more polished and modern experience that still feels authentic to our brand. ANML was a thoughtful and reliable partner, and we would highly recommend them.
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Caava Design builds brand strategy, identity systems, and packaging for consumer brands. Its work helped Swift Serve hit six-figure revenue in year one. It's a fit for food and beverage brands wanting standout packaging...
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A web agency made for nonprofits and small businesses.
Embark is an award-winning digital marketing agency that focuses on small businesses and nonprofits...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Branding
Web Design
Web Development
Video Production
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Location
Corona, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Embark Services
Digital Marketing
Branding
Web Design
Web Development
Video Production
Design Services
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Digital Strategy
WordPress Website Design
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CCEDA
Turn Therapeutics
Camp Starfish
Colorado Catholic Conference
NFCYM
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Embark Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous Membership and Marketing Coordinator at CCEDA
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Embark did an outstanding job guiding our rebrand and new website launch. They provided a clear, step-by-step plan and fresh ideas to improve site features and user experience. The result is a website we're proud of, modern, functional, and true to our identity.
Anonymous Associate Director of Communications at Together in Mission
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Anonymous
Working with Embark was a great experience. They consistently went above and beyond to meet our requests. While we wanted to rush certain steps, they insisted on maintaining quality, ensuring we didn't compromise the final product.
Anonymous Executive at Hanson Heat Lamps
5.0★
Web Development Review from Anonymous
We chose Embark for their cultural fit, value for cost, and transparent pricing‚ and they delivered. Our website was launched on schedule, and their team was always quick to respond. By the end of the project, we had not only a strong site but also a genuine working relationship with their team.
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We deliver. On brand. On budget. On time. Every time.
Code18 Interactive elevates consumer goods and media brands through custom website design and targeted digital marketing strategies. Their expertise in WordPress development ensures user-friendly websites that convert...
We are a multi-specialty design agency, tried & true since 2009. We provide customers (local & global) with creative solutions through brand design, projects, strategy, & digital touch-points. Our specialty is branding entrepreneurs, startups, & small businesses to attract their desired audience...
Shopify Platinum Partner for Shopify Plus, B2B, Migrations & Ecommerce Development
We are a top-rated agency specializing in the development of Shopify Plus, WordPress, Laravel, and Magento 1.x/2.x platforms. Our team of experienced developers has an excellent track record in building robust, scalable, and customized solutions tailored to meet our clients' unique business needs...
Upstart Food Brands uses brand strategy, storytelling, and deep industry expertise to develop and market food/beverage brands that disrupt & succeed...
S² is a New York-based, woman-owned branding and packaging agency. As thinkers, brand builders, and storytellers, we create memorable brands. Our 360° approach and proprietary i³ process aid us in crafting holistic brand experiences that maximize relevance and impact...
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Nationally Ranked Packaging Design Agency
PKG delivers best-in-class package designs attracting shoppers to buy your products! PKG Brand Design is an award-winning packaging design agency for national and global consumer package goods, and especially for food and beverage brands. The key to our success is our proven Consumer First® approach where...
We refuse to let brands blend into a sea of category cliches. You know the ones; cottage cheese being blue. Kids' vitamins all having orange labels. Olive oil packaged in bland transparent bottles with green lids. You get the idea...
ONEDESIGN is a strategy-led brand consulting and creative studio that builds high-performing, future-ready brands for founders, startups, and enterprises across India and abroad...
We Sculpt Ideas To Experiences, Craft Designs To Defy Gravity & Challenge Norms.
We're a collective of restless souls, fueling our passion with caffeinated creativity. Our designs are like adrenaline shots, injecting life and vitality into brands that dare to stand out. We don't just follow trends; we set them ablaze with our fiery vision...
Over the years we tried to combine creativity, personality and style to create top-quality design for business or individual needs. In the realm of design, success isn't achieved overnight; it demands years of dedication and persistence behind the scenes. We strive to stay abreast of evolving trends in...
FireBelly creates strategic design solutions that give brand owners & employees genuine pride. You see, its easier to respect, buy and sell a brand you understand. We specialise in branding start-ups; fast and effective design solutions for new companies. We also help established companies refresh and rebrand...
At Jacob Tyler, we deliver creative experiences and marketing strategies that amplify your brands reach, breed customer loyalty and boost your bottom line. Founded in 2000 in San Diego, California, Jacob Tyler is a branding agency and digital marketing agency that helps clients with all of their creative and...
In 2009, Envicion Studio opened its doors as an advertising firm with a Puchong address. We are currently branching out into digital designs, branding, and advertising. We are situated on OKR (Old Klang Road) Menara K1, to sum up...
Branding and Identity design for Female owned lifestyle businesses
Jay Design Studio is a Boutique Branding studio on a mission to create impactful and meaningful Brand Identities for passionate businesses worldwide. If you are a Fempreneur, Foodie or a Fashion business owner...We just might be the right fit for each other!...
We build brands that work with creative and intelligent strategy.
We build brands with creative and intelligent strategy.NP Creative Group is a boutique brand design studio based in Sydney, Australia, and working globally. A nimble and personable team, working collaboratively to create thoughtful and strategically placed brands...
Our company specializes in small to mid sized business web design. When it comes to industries, you name it, we've done it. For ongoing marketing we specialize in restaurants (small family owned) and eCommerce companies...
HEY! We're Studio Zak, an award winning branding, packaging, and surface design studio that combines creativity with strategy to deliver designs that get results...
We deliver strategic PR, digital marketing, social media, branding, and reputation management solutions that help organisations build credibility, engage stakeholders, and achieve measurable business outcomes...
Tank harnesses the power of design, language and technology to simplify intricate matters and deliver compelling solutions. Since its establishment in 1994, Tank has been seamlessly integrating design and technology to assist businesses in creating unforgettable brand expressions through a hands-on...
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...
Capsule is a design agency specializing in brand strategy and visual storytelling. By blending creativity with strategic thinking, the agency crafts unique brand identities and engaging experiences that resonate with audiences. Capsules expertise in design and innovation helps brands stand out in competitive...
For 50 years, CF Napa Brand Design has set the standard in the drinks industry. Under the leadership of Owner & Creative Principal David Schuemann for the past 24 years, we have developed and restaged countless brands through story, packaging, and visual ethos...
Somewhere in an old part of Bucharest, in a building with a great view, you’ll find our team working on the thing we value most – THE PROJECT.Sitting at our white desks, on white computers, we put in all our imagination, our focus, our time and experience, building momentum, until we reach that unique...
We're a branding and marketing agency that loves to help destinations realize what's possible.
A branding, marketing, and consulting firm called Imagine creates distinctive, genuine destination brands. Every plan we create is truly unique to each engagement and is based on in-depth study and experience gained only through years of marketing...
Proportion is an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing branded spaces worth sharing. Specializing in creating cohesive brands that carry from naming and identity through visual communication and interior design, Proportion transforms brands beyond the expected...
Hello! Were Joplin. Our specialty is creative problem solving. We unleash your brand's potential through creativity and design, providing high-quality results that add value to your business...
We Strategically Bridge the Gap Between Technology and Business.
We Are Black Anchor Design a schedule-driven consultancy that provides strategic, comprehensive, and straightforward consultative web design and branding services for established commercial service-based businesses of all sizes...
Ink Monstr is Denver's leader in graphic design and printing; specializing in large scale vinyl installs. Vinyl is our biggest product but we also are leaders in Graphic Design, Signs + Banners, Stickers + Labels, Sublimation, and more!...
Great Stuff Happens Here. Websites. Leads. Smiles.
Looking for a better experience and top quality when it comes to web design and digital marketing services, including SEO services? HyperX Design specializes in highly customized website design, content creation, graphics and digital marketing services. Companies who use our services appreciate our one-on-one...
Where Quiet Sculptural Presence Meets Ruthless Manufacturing Viability.
Marco De Masi Studio is an award-winning industrial design and creative direction practice in Rome, Italy. Compasso d'Oro Selection & ADI Index. We turn design visions into serial luxury furniture, lighting, and industrial products engineered for factory-floor viability...
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
Knoed is a branding agency, helping small businesses and startups invent or reinvent themselves through strategy and graphic design. We’re big picture thinkers who design with purpose and a love for the small details...
Are you looking for an Atlanta Website Design firm? We are Experts at WordPress Website Design. We're brand savvy, and know how to drive brand engagement. We work primarily in WordPress for reduced development cost, SEO compliance, and its mobile-friendly platform. We are an Atlanta website design company...
Bulletproof is the worlds largest independent brand agency, creating desire through disruption to accelerate growth, drive standout, and fuel fandom...
We are a cross-disciplinary design studio based in London. We partner with visionary leaders to create brands, products, services and experiences that engage people and deliver results. We also work with founders and investors in innovative startups to help them realise their potential and turn their...
Workshop Branding is a trusted strategic brand and package design agency with over 20 years of experience. We assist brands in telling their unique stories and standing out in the market. Our comprehensive services cover brand strategy, branding, logo, and package design. With a personal approach, we...
Clarity can be so hard to come by. So often we see brands without a clear purpose or an engaged audience they dont know who they are and neither does anyone else. Were here to change that. Brandwell has over 20 years of experience bringing meaningful change to businesses through incisive and innovative...
TSMGO is a boutique branding, packaging and graphic design agency based in Logroño, La Rioja, Spain. From website design and development, to branding and other visual communication, our minimalist approach appeals primarily to creatives and design savvy individuals who appreciate purity in design. Our...
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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