The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are Lucent Arc, Paper Tiger, and KEXINO,
selected from 11 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified
client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise.
Lucent Arc leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by Paper Tiger and KEXINO.
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Lucent Arc is a London-based boutique studio blending branding, print, and generative AI creative direction. We craft distinctive campaigns, editorial visuals, and identity systems that help ambitious brands build an aspirational and recognisable presence...
Top Services:
AI Development
Web Design
Graphic Design
Design Services
Branding
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
15 Projects Listed
Lucent Arc Services
AI Development
Web Design
Graphic Design
Design Services
Branding
Print Design
Creative Services
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Virgin Records
Universal Music
Penguin Random House
Atlantic Records
Luxure
Marcus Watches
Sony Music X Factor
NSPCC
Secret Energy
Black Links
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Lucent Arc Reviews & Testimonials
Yenni Maelianawati, Dip. IDM
Director of Marketing & Revenue at Island House Luxury Villa Management
5.0★
Web Design Review from Yenni Maelianawati, Dip. IDM
Working with Sonya and the Lucent Arc team on the Island House website revamp has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Sonya brings an exceptional eye for design her ability to translate our brand essence into a clean, modern, and intuitive digital experience has elevated our website tremendously. The visual direction, layout refinements, and thoughtful user journey enhancements have all contributed to a site that feels both beautifully crafted and strategically aligned with our guest experience.
The project itself has been remarkably smooth. Timelines were clear, communication was consistent, and every stage moved forward quickly without any friction. There were no hiccups, no delays, and no pain points just a seamless, collaborative process where feedback was understood immediately and implemented with care.
Sonya's professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail made this revamp not only successful but genuinely enjoyable. We're incredibly pleased with the outcome and grateful for the partnership.
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Paper Tiger is a boutique design studio helping brands win new customers, engage users, and impress their friends. For over 17 years, weve specialized in redesigns and rollouts where clarity and impact are non-negotiable...
Top Services:
Web Design
Design Services
Branding
Web Development
Digital Strategy
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Location
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$180/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Paper Tiger Services
Web Design
Design Services
Branding
Web Development
Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
Creative Services
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Since 2008 we've been helping startups and small businesses around the world to deliver better, more relevant marketing strategies and tactics. Combining branding, messaging, design, SEO and CRO with a wide range of tactical marketing initiatives, we help you increase awareness, credibility, reputation, trust...
Top Services:
Branding
Business Consulting
Creative Services
Design Services
Digital Marketing
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Location
Truchtersheim, France
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
KEXINO Services
Branding
Business Consulting
Creative Services
Design Services
Digital Marketing
Print Design
Advertising
Digital Strategy
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Sefas
Timberland
Cisco
Bruker
AMI
UNESCO
IntelEvac
Cyberjaz
DQ Technologies
Impact Employee Solutions
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KEXINO Reviews & Testimonials
Guy Campo
Executive Director at 365 Health Service
5.0★
Design Services Review from Guy Campo
We are extremely pleased with KEXINO's design of our hospital's website. From the initial consultation to the final launch, their team demonstrated exceptional creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. They took the time to understand our goals and translated them into a visually appealing, user-friendly, and functional website that perfectly represents our brand.
KEXINO's approach to responsive design ensures our site looks and performs flawlessly on all devices, providing an excellent user experience for our patients and visitors. The seamless integration of key features, such as appointment scheduling and patient portals, has greatly enhanced our online services, making it easier for users to access vital information.
Their expertise in healthcare-specific design considerations, including accessibility and HIPAA compliance, was evident throughout the project. We highly recommend KEXINO to any healthcare provider looking for a modern, professional, and effective online presence.
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Where Huggable UX meets Crafted UI and Scalable, Accessible Design Systems.
UX and UI Design for Fintech Enterprise...
Top Services:
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Services
Web Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Kielce, Poland
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$70/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
TeddyGraphics Services
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Services
Web Design
Graphic Design
Branding
Print Design
Video Production
Package Design
Business Consulting
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Nationale-Nederlanden
Prudential
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Planet Payment
Credit Agricole
Nexo Standards
PAX Technology
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TeddyGraphics Reviews & Testimonials
Karolina Krasowska
Review from Google
5.0★
Karolina Krasowska's Review Sourced from Google
We are truly happy to recommend Piotr and his team. From the very first workshops to the final delivery, we felt we were working with people who genuinely listen and deeply understand brands. The team created our entire visual identity from scratch and gave a clear, distinctive character to a large, multifunctional space with many different services – which was a major challenge.
The results exceeded our expectations. They delivered a cohesive and refined concept including murals, signage, wayfinding, posters, and many other visual elements.
The cooperation was smooth and efficient – we quickly found a common language, revisions were minimal, and all our expectations were fully met. A highly professional, creative, and reliable team that we can wholeheartedly recommend.
Hugo Pereira
Review from Google
5.0★
Hugo Pereira's Review Sourced from Google
Extremely professional service. Working with Piotr was a delightful experience. Would definitely recommend TeddyGraphics to any company looking to have an extra set of hands for UX Research, and UX / UI Design.
Dmitriy H
Review from Google
5.0★
Dmitriy H's Review Sourced from Google
My acquaintance with TeddyGraphics started more than 3 years ago when Piotr asked me for help in animation of one of his projects. From that moment our cooperation became quite close and I never refuse to help. I am always provided with a detailed guide and instructions on how and what exactly I need to do and also they always give me the necessary help if I have any questions or difficulties. In general for me as a freelancer to work with TeddyGraphics is always a pleasure, as they really appreciate my time and work. I will be happy to continue cooperation as working with TeddyGraphics is always a great experience.
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Form & function aligned for market readiness and strategic impact.
Inform Visuals LLC, dba Inform Solutions, partners with investment firms and early-growth companies to communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and long-term credibility...
Top Services:
Branding
Graphic Design
Web Design
Design Services
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Location
Seattle, Washington
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Inform Visuals LLC Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Web Design
Design Services
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Located in Catawissa, PA, Roaring Creek Machine Co. boasts over a decade of product prototype design, automation, and machine design expertise. We provide a seamless journey from design and prototyping to the final product...
Top Services:
Product Design
Design Services
Print Design
Location
Catawissa, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$110/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Roaring Creek Machine Services
Product Design
Design Services
Print Design
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Team Ottsix Racing
Beatty Robotics
NandLogic
PhoneJoy
No Mess Products
Theradome
Rackup
Kombo Tools
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Roaring Creek Machine Reviews & Testimonials
Dave Schaaf
Review from Google
5.0★
Dave Schaaf's Review Sourced from Google
Roaring Creek Machine is a world-class team of clever and capable engineers. They delivered an exceptionally well thought out design of a machine, and they did it for half the budget that other teams had quoted. It is rare to find that combination of talent and capability that can over deliver and easily meet the budget. Dan stayed in regular communication with me through the process and incorporated my feedback through the design process. The end result is far superior to anything I had imagined going into this project. I cannot recommend Roaring Creek highly enough.
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Branding & Creative Design Studio for Vision, Vibe & Know-How
PlanetFab is a branding and creative design studio where hidden potential leads to standout results. Big or small, print or digital, we specialize in design that makes you stop, think, and feel something. Based in New York City...
Top Services:
Branding
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Print Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
PlanetFab Studio LLC Services
Branding
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Print Design
Design Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
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Earthryse is a communications firm based out of Columbus, Ohio. We help with everything from investor pitch-decks to customer brochures. Primarily focused on the tech industry...
Top Services:
Print Design
Public Relations
Content Marketing
Design Services
PPC
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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Earthryse Services
Print Design
Public Relations
Content Marketing
Design Services
PPC
Digital Marketing
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Brault & Barnes is a Vermont design studio specializing in high-quality custom app and web design. Client's work directly through all phases of projects with studio principals Jeremy Brault and Lisa Barnes...
Top Services:
Design Services
Digital Strategy
Creative Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
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Location
Vergennes, Vermont
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Brault & Barnes Services
Design Services
Digital Strategy
Creative Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Solo Media Group builds the commerce infrastructure lifestyle brands actually run on. Shopify Platinum Partner, top 5% worldwide. Brand and technical execution were never two separate pitches to us they're the same job, done properly. Development, UX, and Klaviyo email and SMS, handled in-house, with one...
Top Services:
eCommerce Development
Web Development
eCommerce
Web Design
Market Research
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
SOLO MEDIA GROUP Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
eCommerce
Web Design
Market Research
UI/UX Design
Design Services
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We devise unconventional, creative & strategic ideas that demand the worlds attention.
Avenir Creative House is a global design, branding, and advertising agency. With over a decade of experience in creative ideation, campaigns, video production, and strategic advertising and digital marketing we strive to bring a bold, unique edge to your brand, product or service...
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Creative Services
Video Production
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding
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Location
Sydney, Australia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Avenir Creative House Services
Creative Services
Video Production
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Package Design
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Logo Design
Product Design
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Thank You
9amHealth
Jessa Hastings
Kean Health
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Avenir Creative House Reviews & Testimonials
Emma Cline
Review from Google
5.0★
Emma Cline's Review Sourced from Google
Avenir are the coolest. If you're cool, you will check them out and be cool together!
Ian Hafner
Review from Google
5.0★
Ian Hafner's Review Sourced from Google
Avenir Creative is one of the best design firms we have ever worked with. Their talent is obvious by the original spaces they create. We recommend them to any property owner out there.
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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.
