The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are Twenty Ideas, Northbound, and Motto, selected from 5 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. Twenty Ideas leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by Northbound and Motto.

# Agency Rating Min project Hourly Location
1 Twenty Ideas 4.4 (2) $50,000 & Up $100/hr Eugene, Oregon
2 Northbound New $50,000 & Up $300/hr Seattle, Washington
3 Motto New $50,000 & Up $400/hr New York City, New York
4 Metalab New $50,000 & Up Inquire Victoria, Canada
5 Margins New $50,000 & Up $100/hr Zagreb, Croatia
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Best Design Companies

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  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Twenty Ideas Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Market Research
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Design Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Branding
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • PHC Global
    • XPRIZE Foundation
    • University of Oregon
    • Daimler Truck North America
    • D&H
    • Dr. Linda Dahl, MD
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Twenty Ideas Reviews & Testimonials

    • Justin Collins
      Justin Collins CEO at ChartLamp
      5.0

      Startups Software Development Review from Justin Collins

      Our first engagement with Twenty Ideas was accurately scoped and allocated from day one, and that was impressive. Being on time and budget while exceeding expectations seems impossible for many vendors, but with Twenty Ideas, there were zero issues. They anticipated our needs and presented clear options when necessary.

    • Rachel Efron
      Rachel Efron Chief Creative Officer at Muzi
      4.8

      Mobile App Development Review from Rachel Efron

      The most impressive thing was the collaboration we established. I had been creating this app by myself for so long, and all of a sudden, I had a whole team of thought partners. Twenty Ideas really got in there with me, learned what I was trying to make, and collaborated with me on it. It was an extremely rewarding experience, and we're thrilled with the app!

    • Jana DiSanti
      Jana DiSanti Review from Google
      5.0

      Jana DiSanti's Review Sourced from Google

      I started working with Twenty Ideas in a part-time consulting capacity, but I became so taken with the team’s passion, mission, and supportive culture, that I ended up applying for a full-time position. I’ve been with the team for three and a half years now, and it’s given opened doors to expand my skill set; work with smart, kind, and dedicated people, every day; and work with clients who truly care about making a positive impact, to create life-changing solutions together. It’s a great place to work!

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  • Brand With Purpose. Perform With Clarity.

    Northbound is a studio of experts across brand strategy and brand expression that turn complex, feature-heavy products into brands people remember...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Northbound Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Microsoft
    • Contentful
    • Magic: The Gathering
    • Highspot
    • Genasys
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Ideas Worth Rallying Around®

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    Motto Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Product Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Disney
    • Hershey's
    • Virgin Voyages
    • Brooklyn Brewery
    • Google
    • NFL
    • USA Today
    • Andela
    • 20th Century Fox
    • Microsoft
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Motto Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rob Meng
      Rob Meng Review from Google
      5.0

      Rob Meng's Review Sourced from Google

      Motto was an exceptional partner as we went through our critical rebrand to FasterLines. They helped distill our message down the the essence for our passion for helping move the line, save people time, and help our clients have the right resources at the right time to serve their customers and team. Thanks to the entire Motto team for helping us successfully move forward! FasterLines, Why Wait!?!?

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  • Since 2006, we've helped some of the world's coolest companies build products and services that are attractive, thoughtful and enjoyable to use. Slack, Coinbase, Uber, TED, Apple, Disney and Google, to name a few. When you need to design and build software from the ground up with a high powered product team...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Victoria, Canada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Metalab Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Slack
    • Headspace
    • Nike
    • Uber
    • Google
    • Suno
    • Windsurf
    • Robinhood
    • Midjourney
    • Coinbase
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Metalab Reviews & Testimonials

    • Tamer Marshiqe
      Tamer Marshiqe Review from Google
      5.0

      Tamer Marshiqe's Review Sourced from Google

      Ashley Provided great customer service and assisted with contacting customer service for support regarding gen 1 products. She was great help

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  • Enabling companies to adapt and scale AI.

    AI enablement and custom AI development company helping enterprises and mid-market leaders adopt, scale, and succeed with AI - faster, safer, and smarter. We simplify the complexity of enterprise AI by guiding organizations from strategy to deployment, combining consulting, custom development, and proven AI...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Zagreb, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Margins Services

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Design Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • John Hopkins University
    • Mars
    • Croatian Medical Chamber
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Margins Reviews & Testimonials

    • Marko Bajlo
      Marko Bajlo Review from Google
      5.0

      Marko Bajlo's Review Sourced from Google

      I’ve got a chance to cooperate with agency, very professional and problem solving oriented team!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Design Agencies

What services do design companies offer?

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.  

Website design

  • 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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