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

# Agency Rating Min project Hourly Location
1 Urban Insight 4.5 (2) $50,000 & Up $175/hr Los Angeles, California
2 Twenty Ideas 4.4 (2) $50,000 & Up $100/hr Eugene, Oregon
3 PreApps 4.5 (2) $50,000 & Up $200/hr Boston, Massachusetts
4 8grape 4.3 (1) $50,000 & Up $450/hr New York City, New York
5 Fazer New $50,000 & Up Inquire New York City, New York
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  • Driving Digital Success with Innovative Strategy and Web Solutions

    Urban Insight is the leading digital agency in Los Angeles, specializing in digital strategy, website design, development, and support. With a focus on project leadership, thoughtful design, and technical best practices, we create award-winning websites that drive success. Our proven track record and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Urban Insight Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • American Library Association
    • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    • University of Southern California
    • Japanese American National Museum
    • City of Los Angeles
    • Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW)
    • The Broad Museum
    • Legal Services Corporation
    • Planetizen
    • California Arts Council
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Urban Insight Reviews & Testimonials

    • Alejandra Hernandez, MBA
      Alejandra Hernandez, MBA Operations Manager at LANGDON PARK CAPITAL
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Alejandra Hernandez, MBA

      Urban Insight delivered top-notch service for our company that invests in transformative workforce and affordable housing communities that create positive social impact for residents and generate strong financial returns for investors. The project was completed on time, with great attention to detail and creativity. We highly recommend Urban Insight for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality digital solutions! Their team was professional, responsive, and truly understood our needs. Urban Insight assisted with digital strategy, design, and development of our website, and developed strategies to organize and present our content in a user-friendly manner, aligning with our goals and priorities.

    • Chris Mawhorter
      Chris Mawhorter Client Engagement Manager at Affirma Consulting
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Chris Mawhorter

      Urban Insight is communicative and extremely organised, sticking to a clear outline and never missing deadlines. They strive to provide tailored solutions to unique business problems, putting the end client’s needs as the top priority.

    • Langdon Park Capital LLC
      Langdon Park Capital LLC Review from Google
      5.0

      Langdon Park Capital LLC's Review Sourced from Google

      Urban Insight delivered top-notch service for our company that invests in transformative workforce and affordable housing communities that create positive social impact for residents and generate strong financial returns for investors. The project was completed on time, with great attention to detail and creativity. We highly recommend Urban Insight for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality digital solutions! Their team was professional, responsive, and truly understood our needs. Urban Insight assisted with digital strategy, design, and development of our website, and developed strategies to organize and present our content in a user-friendly manner, aligning with our goals and priorities.

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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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  • #1 App Marketing Agency

    PreApps is the World's Leading App Growth Agency. Over the past 13+ years, the PreApps team has helped the most successful apps in the world launch and scale their app businesses to reach Millions of Downloads through our proprietary marketing programs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    PreApps Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • UI/UX Design
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Retail Industry
    • Hospitality Industry
    • Film Industry
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    PreApps Reviews & Testimonials

    • Alice Al-Nomani
      Alice Al-Nomani Chief Human Resources Officer at Web Design Sun
      5.0

      App Marketing Review from Alice Al-Nomani

      We contacted the PreApps agency to optimize our App. The scope of work included a comprehensive approach to improving the app's visibility, recommendations for optimizing and converting site traffic into installs, and increased downloads and improved user feedback through app metadata optimization in app stores; comprehensive analytical reports on the effectiveness Throughout our collaboration with the PreApps agency, we had clear and transparent communication, regular updates and reports, and all time frames, deadlines, and plans were met. At the same time, agency staff were flexible and open to feedback and recommendations, offering solutions and adjustments when needed. They were quick to respond to all needs, concerns, and requests for information, and provided support once the optimization strategy was PreApps' work stands out for its comprehensive approach, which takes into account everything from keywords and phrases to increasing visual elements and user engagement. We particularly like their personalized approach and continued support once the optimization is launched.

    • Julia Smith
      Julia Smith Director of Community & Audience Development at Hearst Magazines
      5.0

      App Marketing Review from Julia Smith

      The project's measurable outcomes indicated tremendous development and success. First, we saw a significant rise in app downloads and user acquisition, showing that the mobile app marketing methods we adopted were effective. Second, user engagement measures such as average session time and retention rates improved significantly, indicating a better user experience and app performance. Finally, the app's visibility and search rankings in app stores improved dramatically, as indicated by increased organic app store impressions and conversions, demonstrating the efficacy of the app store optimization efforts. PreApps provided excellent project management throughout our collaboration. They routinely delivered on time, meeting goals and deadlines. Furthermore, their attention to our demands was exceptional, as they addressed any issues or requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.

    • Alex Main
      Alex Main Review from Google
      5.0

      Alex Main's Review Sourced from Google

      PreApps helped us take our mobile app to the next level with targeted marketing that really worked. Their campaigns were creative, effective, and backed by solid research. We saw immediate improvements in user downloads and engagement. Their team is responsive, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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  • A Profile Agency

    8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    8grape Services

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • kate spade
    • Tiger Beer
    • Columbia University
    • Williamsburg l Brooklyn
    • COACH
    • Kenneth Cole
    • Big Brothers Big Sisters
    • Fried Frank
    • Staten Island Film Fest
    • Snapple
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    8grape Reviews & Testimonials

    • Alexandra Zhila
      Alexandra Zhila Marketing at Admiral Insurance Brokerage
      5.0

      Creative Services Review from Alexandra Zhila

      Our experience working with Breuk is very positive! Breuk is very diligent, patient, and talented. The sessions we have are insightful, interactive and fun. We now have a clear direction of how we can take our brand to a completely new level! I am super excited about applying everything we have learned. Our agency highly recommends 8Grape services.

    • Julien McRoberts
      Julien McRoberts Review from Google
      5.0

      Julien McRoberts's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Breuk and the team at 8grape was one of the best decisions we made for our dental tourism startup. His knowledge, insight, and guidance were invaluable from day one. He took the time to educate us on SEO, how to properly maintain our website, and the strategies needed to build strong organic traffic. The results far exceeded our expectations, and our growth reflected the quality of his work. Beyond his expertise, Breuk is genuinely enjoyable to work with - smart, approachable, and always willing to explain the "why" behind his recommendations. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Breuk again and highly recommend them to anyone looking to grow their online presence.

    • marcie photography (Marcie Photography)
      marcie photography (Marcie Photography) Review from Google
      5.0

      marcie photography (Marcie Photography)'s Review Sourced from Google

      8 grape is a very talented and creative marketing agency. Their consultations are exclusive and asks the right questions to make sure theyre giving you the right service for your success. Breuk is talented with many years of experience. If youre looking for one of kind advertising and marketing, I highly recommend this agency for your business.

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  • Branding for Ambitious Futures.

    We are a globally recognized award-winning branding agency, specializing in strategy and design to meticulously craft iconic brands firmly rooted in growth-driving strategies. Our expertise lies in developing brands that not only elevate businesses but also forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Fazer Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • AdsWizz
    • DataSet
    • Welltrack
    • Matter Health
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • An Industrial Design Shop Based in San Francisco.

    We envision and realize inspired hardware products of timeless integrity...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    level Services

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
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    • Alivecor
    • Google
    • North
    • Fitbit
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • 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
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    • NBC Universal
    • Netflix
    • Olaplex
    • Regeneration.VC
    • Glow Recipe
    • Universal Music Group
    • Oliver Peoples
    • iHeartRadio
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • We specialize in tailored SEO strategies designed to help you climb the ranks and boost conversions. Whether youre a startup or an established ecommerce store, SEO Strategi has the expertise to increase online visibility of your brand to shine...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Ski, Norway
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Seosrategi Services

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Bergen Home Services
    • Oslo Tech Solutions
    • Nordic Digital Agency
    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
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    • 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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  • 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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