The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are Starfish, Clique Studios, and Kooba,
selected from 6 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified
client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise.
Starfish leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by Clique Studios and Kooba.
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The Brand Experience is the Brand.
Starfish is an independent Branding and Creative Agency with unique expertise in Brand Experience. Building brands since 2002...
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
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
24 Projects Listed
Starfish Services
Branding
Logo Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Advertising
Content Marketing
Business Consulting
Package Design
Digital Strategy
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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 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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Clique is an award-winning team of digital strategists, designers, and engineers. We help companies define and express their brand through engaging websites that position them to stand out amongst the competition. From startups to fortune 500s, our work turns heads and grows businesses...
Top Services:
Web Design
Digital Services
Design Services
Creative Services
Software Development
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
11 Projects Listed
Clique Studios Services
Web Design
Digital Services
Design Services
Creative Services
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
Web Development
AI Development
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McDonald's
Northwestern University
USA Volleyball
Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Bitly
Go Grocer
Denver Public Art
Adler Planetarium
IFANCA
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Clique Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Ali Washington
Review from Google
5.0★
Ali Washington's Review Sourced from Google
My husband and I own a start up and have worked with Aly, Justin, and Austin at Clique for a complete rebranding and website redesign and are now working with Jeff for continuous marketing and managing our ad spend. I can’t say enough good things about this team and this company. They are creative, innovative, dedicated, and they CARE. They treat our business as their own, asking thoughtful questions and guiding us through our growth. Our new site visits have conversion rates have skyrocketed, doing daily numbers that our old site and unstructured marketing did in months. I can’t say thank you enough to this team.
Amber Fochi
Review from Google
5.0★
Amber Fochi's Review Sourced from Google
Great to work with. Delivered what we needed even though the solution was outside of the box. Creative thinkers. Went above and beyond... Plus genuinely thoughtful and fun people.
Jean Cannon
Review from Google
4.0★
Jean Cannon's Review Sourced from Google
I was referred to David by a good friend and I'm glad I chose to go with work with him. He is very professional and hard working and will get the job done to your satisfaction. He's very attentive and will do whatever it takes to get the job done in a timely and professional matter.
Will come back again!
Thanks David !
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We Deliver Digital Success For Leading Global Brands
Kooba is Ireland's leading award-winning digital agency delivering high-performing digital platforms across Ireland, the UK and Europe. We design and build large-scale websites that balance UX clarity, accessibility and long-term maintainability...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Services
Branding
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Kooba Services
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Design Services
Creative Services
WordPress Website Design
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WaterWipes
Volkswagen
Bord Bia
TitanHQ
LiveNation
Bon Secours
3Arena
Screen Ireland
Payslip
The Killarney Park
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Kooba Reviews & Testimonials
Maurice Beattie
Review from Google
1.0★
Maurice Beattie's Review Sourced from Google
Did you design the new RTB website? If so it is as useless as the old one
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B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...
Top Services:
Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Addison, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Spire Agency Services
Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Design Services
Advertising
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#1 Chromatix is an award-winning Melbourne web design and conversion agency helping businesses build trust, communicate clearly and convert more visitors into leads. Since 2009, we've combined the best company UX, strategy, web design and CRO to create websites that deliver real business outcomes...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Camberwell, Australia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Chromatix Web Design Services
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
Digital Services
Design Services
Digital Strategy
CRO
Mobile App Development
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Bowens
Rylock
John Sands
Motorola
LightFM
Breadtop
Star Carwash
PowerPlus Energy
ConversionCow
SkillCheckID
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Chromatix Web Design Reviews & Testimonials
Sohaib Awan
Review from Google
5.0★
Sohaib Awan's Review Sourced from Google
Irwin from Chromatix is not only great at what he does but also a mentor! The service I was looking for wasn’t something his business had to offer, however he spent an hour on the phone with me, guiding me to solutions and his feedback on how to achieve them. When I have the opportunity, he has my business, great pleasure to talk to Irwin, absolute gentlemen
Benjamin
Review from Google
5.0★
Benjamin's Review Sourced from Google
I was deeply impressed by Chromatix. The director personally took time to provide in-depth advice on web development and design, clarifying things we wouldn’t have otherwise understood. Their expertise and dedication blew us away. Highly recommend the Chromatix team!
John Conigliaro
Review from Google
5.0★
John Conigliaro's Review Sourced from Google
We had a great experience working with this web design company. Their work is modern, clean, and clearly reflects a deep understanding of design and functionality. The team is highly professional, responsive, and well-versed in their expertise. They listened to our needs and delivered beyond expectations. If you're looking for a reliable partner to build or upgrade your website, these guys are the real deal.
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Pintip Media is a results-driven lead generation agency delivering qualified leads and sales appointments for B2B businesses. We use multi-channel outreach, targeted prospecting, and strategic communication to connect brands with decision-makers who are ready to engage...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Market Research
Digital Strategy
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Location
Pune, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Pintip Media Services
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Market Research
Digital Strategy
Design Services
Branding
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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.
