The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are Poppins, Edenspiekermann, and Blacksmith Agency, selected from 10 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. Poppins leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by Edenspiekermann and Blacksmith Agency.

# Agency Rating Min project Hourly Location
1 Poppins New $50,000 & Up $130/hr London, United Kingdom
2 Edenspiekermann 4.2 (1) $50,000 & Up $250/hr Los Angeles, California
3 Blacksmith Agency New $50,000 & Up $200/hr Phoenix, Arizona
4 Watson Creative New $50,000 & Up $225/hr Portland, Oregon
5 James Branding Consultancy New $50,000 & Up $750/hr Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Best Design Companies

Every design agency on DesignRush meets evaluation criteria around expertise and client feedback to empower informed choices. Some listings may be paid.

  • Seek Magic.

    We are a house of strategy, creative and digital technology specialists, delivering end-to-end brand experiences. With experience spanning decades, industries and continents...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Poppins Services

    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Video Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • De Beers
    • FujiFilm
    • VistaJet
    • GSK
    • Royal Enfield
    • EasyJet
    • Movado
    • Rolls Royce
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Transforming Organizations Through Creativity

    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...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Edenspiekermann Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Red Bull
    • Google
    • Mercedes
    • The City of Santa Monica
    • The Economist
    • Credit Karma
    • Faraday Future
    • Silicon Valley Bank
    • Mozilla
    • Bosch
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Edenspiekermann Reviews & Testimonials

    • Stephan Hamberger
      Stephan Hamberger Digital User Experience Design at Red Bull Media House North America
      4.8

      UI/UX Design Review from Stephan Hamberger

      Edenspiekermann provided a team of excellent product designers for our project and thereby hugely contributed to the success of Red Bull TV.

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  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Blacksmith Agency Services

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Google
    • General Electric
    • Voss Water
    • Coastal Community Bank
    • Edmunds
    • SilkRoad Technology
    • Rao's Homemade
    • CBS Rental & Supply
    • New York Country Lawyers Association
    • Bragg Companies
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Watson Creative Services

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • OSU Athletics
    • Moccamaster
    • Volante
    • Domain Serene Winery
    • Oregon Ballet Theatre
    • Volcafe Way
    • Disney
    • Nike
    • NessCampbell
    • Fred Meyer
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Watson Creative Reviews & Testimonials

    • Janet Sandra
      Janet Sandra Review from Google
      5.0

      Janet Sandra's Review Sourced from Google

      Over the last three years, I have collaborated on over eleven projects with Watson Creative team. They are a pleasure to deal with and consistently produce outcomes that go above and above! For your upcoming project, I heartily recommend them.

    • Holt Group Inc.
      Holt Group Inc. Review from Google
      5.0

      Holt Group Inc.'s Review Sourced from Google

      Watson has been a key strategic partner for us on the creative and brand side since the beginning. We've worked with various members across the team and every member of their staff brings excellence and authentic passion to what they do. They have consistently delivered an end product that excites our customers, adding special creative touches along the way so that the results really sing. The way they're able to translate our vision and mission into deliverables across each project has been a weight off our shoulders. Not every creative agency is able to understand the nuances of our industry and we've been so impressed with the time team Watson has taken to really get to know our industry in homebuilding. We've worked with Watson on deliverables such as high level creative direction, but also getting into the nitty gritty of developing content around our warranty program. This was a huge task and they matched us with exactly the right team members to bring it to life who truly cared about getting it right. They're great friends as much as they are our business partners. We highly recommend partnering with Watson Creative.

    • S Nash
      S Nash Review from Google
      5.0

      S Nash's Review Sourced from Google

      When we engaged Watson to help us rebrand, we knew it was going to be a challenging process. We had a long-standing reputation as a respected law firm in Portland, but we wanted our brand to reflect our unique culture and the innovative approach we bring to our clients. Watson's team was thorough and thoughtful throughout the entire process, from primary research interviews with our team to the final custom, hand-drawn identity system. The end result was a brand that not only represents who we are as a firm but also sets us apart from our competitors. We continue to receive compliments on our branding years later, and we credit Watson for helping us achieve that success.

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  • Defining Brands Of The Future

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $750/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    James Branding Consultancy Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Emirates Airline
    • Mubadala
    • ADQ
    • Deem
    • Khazna Data
    • Darwish Holding
    • Fifty One East
    • Sanad
    • Agthia Ventures
    • Tanmia
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Unlock Your Potential.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Yoroshiku Fantastic K.K. Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Isuzu
    • UD Trucks
    • RGF
    • Fukuda
    • Sunpower
    • Porsche
    • Bentley
    • Sony
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Yoroshiku Fantastic K.K. Reviews & Testimonials

    • Erjol Muarem
      Erjol Muarem Review from Google
      5.0

      Erjol Muarem's Review Sourced from Google

      Trust worthy agency. From start to delivery of the final product I'm very satisfied can't wait to work with them again.

    • Tokyo Dane
      Tokyo Dane Review from Google
      5.0

      Tokyo Dane's Review Sourced from Google

      Super professional staff working there. Sure made me feel in good hands. Thanks to all of you.

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  • Experiential Activation & Event Production Agency

    Analog is a certified B Corp experiential agency creating bold, meaningful events from brand activations to B2B conferences that connect people, spark culture, and drive impact...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Analog Events Services

    • Event Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • NBC Universal
    • Netflix
    • Olaplex
    • Regeneration.VC
    • Glow Recipe
    • Universal Music Group
    • Oliver Peoples
    • iHeartRadio
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • 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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  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Seoul, South Korea
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    DFX Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • LG
    • Samsung
    • Hyundai
    • Naver
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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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