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Best Design Companies

441 Companies-Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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

  • Pixoyo. If you can imagine it, we can create it!

    Pixoyo is a dynamic creative agency based in vibrant Amsterdam, equipped with broad and deep expertise to elevate your brand or company to new heights. Combining knowledge, strength, and experience, we deliver successful outcomes across diverse projects, spanning print, web, social media, multimedia, and...

    Location
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Leading Web Design Agency in Dubai.

    Aun Digital is the leading web design and development company in Dubai, UAE. Beyond website design, Aun Digitals prowess further extends into comprehensive digital marketing solutions spanning social media marketing & SEO in Dubai...

    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    36 Projects Listed
  • A Local Boutique Web Design Agency You Can Trust

    At Lady Bugz, we take pride in being a team of nonprofit website designers, specializing in delivering end-to-end solutions encompassing web design, development, and digital marketing. Our proficiency extends across diverse domains, including search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and adept...

    Location
    Hudson, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Leading Edge. Lasting Impact.

    Troy Web Consulting is a trusted guide for organizations, delivering high-quality, practical software solutionscustom web apps, mobile apps, and websiteson time and on budget. We specialize in solving business challenges through custom tailored software development...

    Location
    Cohoes, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    27 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Agency That Blends Creative Branding With Emotional Advertising.

    Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Creating Human Brands

    BrandSilver is a multi-awarded branding agency specializing in brand strategy, brand creation and rebranding in innovation in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, industry and societal impact sectors...

    Location
    Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • We create digital products stand out & stick around with branding, web design and UI+UX

    We design websites, web services and portals, create complex interfaces (UX/UI) and build cool sites on Tilda and Webflow...

    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Growing Your Business Starts With Us!

    Peterson SEO is on fire when it comes to marketing your business online. We specialize in website design, seo and brand reputation services that will get you noticed by more customers than ever before! With a wide variety of packages available for any size business or budget, we have everything you need to...

    Location
    Chico, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Living Brands

    We are Garden, as unique London based branding agency who help new and existing brand become new and exciting brands...

    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Sereth Design is a strategic brand and web design agency for nonprofits.

    Branding and web design for brands who give a crap. We use storytelling, strategy, and design to help nonprofits touch lives and move mountains...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    22 Projects Listed
  • #1 Product Strategy, UX Audit, UX Design

    Product design & marketing experts driving growth. Founded in 2013, Wandr is an award-winning Product strategy & UX/UI design agency...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • For People. For Progress.

    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...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Developing 'out of this world' applications for your company.

    Our purpose is simple: bringing great journeys to life.It's our sole purpose to equip you with out-of-this-world technology, giving you the freedom to grow your organisation...

    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
  • Design Deliver Dominate

    We convert businesses into brands by building booming and beautiful online presences for them...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Reclaim Your Narrative

    Founded in 2020, we've quickly become the trusted partner for brands seeking to amplify their voice and redefine success. Experience the difference with Brandinc PR where your story meets its full potential...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Full-service creative agency.

    We’re a full-service creative agency, specialising in branding, design and development – all created, crafted and coded in our Melbourne studio. We practice experimental design creating a range our deliverables including website, animations, marketing campaigns, brand identities and strategy. Everything...

    Location
    Brunswick, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Brands can be flashy, conservative, loud, rigorous, compassionate, aggressive, sensitive, selfish, honest, loving, or absurd. They can be whichever but should always be unique! We are tired of seeing bland strategies, boring concepts, and pointless slogans that bring zero value to consumers and the brand...

    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Advertising agency specialized in social and environmental marketing.

    El Bando Creativo is a seasoned advertising agency, specializing in the social and environmental sectors for over 20 years. We leverage strategies, concepts, and creative content to inspire behavioral changes and drive positive social and environmental impact...

    Location
    Cali, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Mindful Transparent Trusted

    We're a web design and SEO agency focused on helping health and wellness service-based businesses show up and stand out online. From custom brands and websites that look great and work hard, to SEO strategies that get you found on Google, we make sure you online presence does the heavy lifting, so you can...

    Location
    Crestview, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We deploy working AI for working businesses, and keep it running.

    Hashlogics is an agentic AI development company. Its senior engineers build AI agents, voice AI, RAG systems, automation and custom software to a defined production standard, then maintain them after launch. Clients span healthcare, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, legal and field services...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creative Design Solutions

    Brand Experience is more than a first impression or a "feeling" someone gets when they encounter your company. We understand the life of a company's Brand and how to Create, Develop and Nurture it -- and we've been doing it successfully for hundreds of clients for more than thirty years...

    Location
    Pickerington, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Your Expectations Are High. Let's Exceed Them.

    Meeting Tomorrow is a full service event production agency delivering end-to-end services for large, high-stakes corporate meetings and conferences nationwide...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Digital Presence With A Visionary Web Startup

    We are a remote digital marketing agency with headquarters in the U.S. & Mexico. Helping thousands of local and international businesses maximize their online revenue through our unparalleled expertise and dedication to elevating digital presence...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Your Expert Partner in Corporate Branding and Web Development

    ZAMEDIA is a leading digital agency specializing in corporate branding and web development. With a portfolio of over 150 projects and a top 10 ranking in the Runet Rating, we have earned a reputation as a boutique agency delivering exceptional results. We collaborate with companies and brands globally...

    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Open Source Solutions for the Expansive Digital Landscape

    We help organizations grow through open-source platforms engineered for performance, longevity, and measurable results designed and built by senior Drupal experts...

    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Animation: Superpowered!

    Hero4Hire is a 3x Emmy-nominated animation studio and full-service production company specializing in motion design, mixed media, and character animation for brands, agencies, and content creators...

    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Netguru | Accelerate Digital Commerce

    Netguru is a trusted partner in digital commerce. We help leading brands modernize B2B solutions, marketplaces, and retail ecosystems with AI-driven technology, design, and engineering excellence...

    Location
    Poznan, Poland
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We build industry changing brands that leave behind world changing legacies +++

    Six Cinquième is an award-winning Montreal-based strategic brand consultancy that guides aspiring global brands to align with an authentic vision and supports them in scaling it...

    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Recovery Growing Enhancement

    We design, build & optimize online stores that convert, engage customers & scale your brand. With more than 15 years of experience we can deliver the best product design...

    Location
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Crafting memorable brands since 2011

    We craft thoughtful brands that reflect who you are and where you're going.At OmniBrand, we specialize in crafting brands and websites that resonate, evolve, and build trust backed by over a decade of experience...

    Location
    Wellington, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Marketing is broken. The road to rehab starts here.

    Cat Tonic is a creative agency specializing in branding and design, helping businesses build authentic identities and engaging experiences. Through strategic storytelling and innovative design, the agency empowers brands to connect with their audience and make a lasting impact...

    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • WordPress website design and development for service-based businesses

    Durham Web Designer is a web design company catering to service-based businesses. We aim to develop clear and simple websites optimized for local search and lead generation. We also offer Google Business Profile optimization services, ensuring that the data is accurate and up to date...

    Location
    Oshawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • We build brands that work with creative and intelligent strategy.

    We build brands with creative and intelligent strategy.NP Creative Group is a boutique brand design studio based in Sydney, Australia, and working globally. A nimble and personable team, working collaboratively to create thoughtful and strategically placed brands...

    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We love what you do.

    GMA Creative Firm is a branding, design, and digital content agency that combines creativity and strategy to highlight the unique value of brands, developing concepts and solutions that strengthen their connection with the audience...

    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $63/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Independent Brand and Website Design Studio Supporting Businesses of All Sizes & Industries.

    Dream Wild Studio is an independent design studio specialising in crafting visual identities and websites tailored to meet the client's unique needs...

    Location
    Belfast, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Shaping digital DNA.

    In our digitalized world, change will always persist. We therefore want to enable brands to discover their digital DNA and develop it resiliently. Through our deep understanding of extraordinary characters and eye-to-eye collaboration, we aim to shape identities beyond zeitgeist...

    Location
    Munich, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Less noise. More impact.

    Unnoisy is a design and communication studio helping brands, teams, and founders communicate clearly through smart, strategic, and beautifully simple design. We turn complexity into visuals that feel easy, intentional, and memorable...

    Location
    Rosario, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Better Marketing Starts Here

    Since 2008 we've been helping startups and small businesses around the world to deliver better, more relevant marketing strategies and tactics. Combining branding, messaging, design, SEO and CRO with a wide range of tactical marketing initiatives, we help you increase awareness, credibility, reputation, trust...

    Location
    Truchtersheim, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Our Mission Is to Create Products That Make a Significant and Meaningful Impact.

    As nonprofit website designers and a team of highly skilled professionals, we consist of designers, developers, and consultants dedicated to crafting digital products that generate meaningful impact...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Designed To Chage Lives

    Epic Life Creative, an agency in Franklin, Tennessee, has spent 20+ years doing one thing: helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits get found, look credible, and grow their mission. The 11-person team handles everything under one partnership: custom WordPress websites, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization for...

    Location
    Franklin, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Your Business Digital

    In todays dynamic environment, businesses are starting to make their presence online and going global to expand their business...

    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A branding and experience design agency for those with ambition.

    Architects of Impact. Takt transforms bold ideas into powerful brands, high-performing websites, and campaigns that help ambitious organizations lead with clarity and confidence...

    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • People-Focused Brand Experts.

    Primer Grey is a full-service branding agency with a history of developing brand and web experiences for the public, private, and non-profit arenas across a consciously-mixed set of industries...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Denver's Premier Print, Design and Marketing Studio

    YellowDog is a boutique design, print and marketing studio helping small businesses, nonprofits and corporate clients realize their vision through creative touchpoints. YellowDog is all about creating connections. We help our clients business or nonprofit stand out...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We don't design for brands. We design for people interacting with brands.

    We are a team of creative minds and brand strategists with expertise that extends across brand architecture, design, digital marketing communications, and user experience. Our primary goal is to assist brands in transforming into platforms for exceptional content and design, fostering a strong connection with...

    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Strategy & Design for Non-profits and Purpose-led brands

    Strategy & Design for non-profits and purpose-led brands forging a better world...

    Location
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • High-quality, Goal-oriented, Custom Website Design and Development

    Snowberry Media is a leading web design and development firm that offers professional web solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our team of professional web designers and developers uses the most up-to-date tools and technologies to create websites that are tailored to each client's specific requirements. We...

    Location
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • It's time to get creative.

    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...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed

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. 

 BrandingUX designProduct design
FocusCreating a recognizable identity and emotional connection with customers. It includes logos, colors, typography, messaging, tone of voice, and brand guidelinesMaking 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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