The top Design Services agencies in 2026 are DELVE, VSA Partners, and Pastilla, selected from 11 agencies vetted by DesignRush on the basis of verified client reviews (4.5 avg. rating), project outcomes and industry expertise. DELVE leads the ranking for Design Services, followed by VSA Partners and Pastilla.
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Delve is a physical and digital product innovation firm...
Top Services:
Product Design
Wearables
UI/UX Design
IoT
Design Services
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Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
DELVE Services
Product Design
Wearables
UI/UX Design
IoT
Design Services
eCommerce Development
Mobile App Development
Digital Strategy
Branding
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Amazon
Audio Technica
Charbroil
Google
Jarden
Pella
Penumbra
Spectrum Brands
Weber
Dexcom
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DELVE Reviews & Testimonials
Jim Uphoff Global Procurement Entertainment Fixture Product Manager at ETC
5.0★
Industrial Design Review from Jim Uphoff
With resources being tight and timelines being even tighter, we partnered with Delve to see if we could get the product to market faster. We were very happy with the communication throughout the process, as well as the final output. Their professionalism and work speak for themselves. We learned a lot while working with Delve and look forward to future projects.
J. O'Neill Senior Director at Spectrum Brands
5.0★
Industrial Design Review from J. O'Neill
This work with Delve far exceeded our expectations and today is the catalyst for defining our forward looking product road maps.
Dan Kaiser President at SafetyNet
5.0★
Industrial Design Review from Dan Kaiser
Delve helped deepen our knowledge about design thinking and prototyping the customer’s needs/preferences, which is paying high dividends in quickly building our customer base.
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We believe creative is currency. And we help brands turn it into business growth.
VSA is a brand strategy and creative agency. We believe creative is currency, and we help brands turn it into business growth. By bringing strategy, design and marketing together, we build brand systems and campaigns that deliver speed to market, cultural relevance and measurable performance...
Top Services:
Branding
Design Services
Content Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
20 Projects Listed
VSA Partners Services
Branding
Design Services
Content Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Video Production
Digital Marketing
Advertising
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Pastilla is a full-service agency based in Los Angeles. We partner with public agencies, nonprofits, and global brands to turn complex missions into clear brand and digital experiences that build trust and move communities to action...
Top Services:
Branding
Design Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
18 Projects Listed
Pastilla Services
Branding
Design Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Web Development
Mobile App Development
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Video Production
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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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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
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OSU Athletics
Moccamaster
Volante
Domain Serene Winery
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Volcafe Way
Disney
Nike
NessCampbell
Fred Meyer
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Watson Creative Reviews & Testimonials
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. 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 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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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
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Disney
Hershey's
Virgin Voyages
Brooklyn Brewery
Google
NFL
USA Today
Andela
20th Century Fox
Microsoft
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Motto Reviews & Testimonials
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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HOW+HOW is a brand studio in London and LA that tells your truth at full volume. Zeroing in on the one thing only you can claim, and dialling it up until its impossible to ignore. Across brand strategy, verbal and visual identity and digital experiences...
Top Services:
Branding
Logo Design
Design Services
Graphic Design
Digital Services
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
HOW+HOW Services
Branding
Logo Design
Design Services
Graphic Design
Digital Services
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
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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
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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
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Isuzu
UD Trucks
RGF
Fukuda
Sunpower
Porsche
Bentley
Sony
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Yoroshiku Fantastic K.K. Reviews & Testimonials
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 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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ELITEHUB Luxury Digital Agency specializes in elevating high-end brands through tailored digital marketing, innovative technology solutions, and personalized consulting services. Our expert team crafts bespoke strategies that enhance online presence, drive engagement, and ensure exceptional client...
Top Services:
Web Design
Logo Design
Branding
PPC
SEO
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$400/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Elitehub Services
Web Design
Logo Design
Branding
PPC
SEO
Web Development
Design Services
WordPress Website Design
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New June Co.
Salamander
The Amphibia
Happy Day
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Elitehub Reviews & Testimonials
Shozu Review from Google
5.0★
Shozu's Review Sourced from Google
Working with ELITEHUB has made a significant difference for our brand. Their tailored digital marketing strategies led to remarkable improvements in our social media management and SEO efforts. Their professional and customer-focused approach added immense value to our collaboration. I highly recommend them for luxury brands!
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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
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John Hopkins University
Mars
Croatian Medical Chamber
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Margins Reviews & Testimonials
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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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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