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Brand journey leader.
MondiaL exists to provide a value chain of comprehensive branding solutions, creative identity design, and brand marketing for enterprises. We guide and assist firms in establishing a solid foundation for their brand wall. As a brand journey leader, MondiaL firmly assists organizations in determining... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-Service Marketing Firm That Collaborates With Entrepreneurs and Brand Leaders.
Whether its solving a complex problem, building a brand or creating and implementing tactics - our team of experts are here to help... View all reviews
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designing the Future, Modern and Beyond.
At Upala Design, the conviction is held that design possesses the potential to enact beneficial transformations. By embracing timeless, minimalist aesthetics, we aim to alleviate distractions, crafting brand identities and online environments that foster positive impacts on one's physical, mental, and... View Upala Design profile
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Uncover your true potential.
For more than three decades, MAPS Marketing has been a reliable consultant for schools, colleges, and RTOs in Australia. They provide a wide array of tailored education marketing and communication services and products to address the unique requirements of the Australian education sector... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Waverley, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Where Creativity Meets Technology
3D Advertisers is a creative technology studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, known for blending design and innovation to craft immersive brand experiences. Our work spans digital storytelling, interactive installations, and A-powered campaigns. We serve clients across Southeast Asia in retail, tourism, and... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Event Marketing
- VR/AR
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Build Digital Things That Matter
Recurse is a digital agency in Atlanta that partners with startups and growing companies to build web applications, digital products, and integrations. We work with Laravel, Vue, Nuxt, WordPress, and Figma to solve real problems from modernizing legacy operations to shipping SaaS products from scratch. We're... View Recurse profile
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Define Your Unlimited.
Your goals need (and deserve!) a unique blend of creativity, analytics, and technology. We'll build a plan together to exceed your marketing, branding, design & UX, and technology goals... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let's Get Composin'.
Baton Rouge Video Production. As a Full-Service Communication Design Firm, Compose specializes in persuasive solutions for Video Production, Graphic Design and Web design... View all reviews
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a creative studio that helps companies stand out by creating stronger brands and wild digital
We are a creative studio that helps companies stand out by creating stronger brands and wild digital experiences.Our Motion Design Brand - @novadream.cc... View all reviews
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- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Caxias do Sul, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smart Web Creative provides clients with services including graphic design, web design/development, web hosting, website maintenance and support, logos, branding, and more at affordable rates... View Smart Web Creative profile
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
All-in-One Creative Agency
Built for busy entrepreneurs, we handle everything your business needs so that you can enjoy this new-found freedom and work on what you truly love. We are a Canadian creative agency that focuses on building a more accessible, inclusive story with the promise of being 100% transparent throughout... View Kiuloper profile
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Awakening Brands
We are an international branding agency specialized in awakening the potential of brands. We use knowledge and strategy to create functional solutions with a single goal: to help our clients achieve theirs. Founded in 2007, we develop corporate identity, packaging, naming, market research, brand strategy and... View Little Buddha Agency profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
An independent designer with focus on branding and art direction... View Serhii Shakh profile
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Kreativ digitalisiert.
Combine art, web, communication, illustration and animation, that's how I work... View Tina Kossow profile
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Papendorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building Brands, Designing Success: Our Craft, Your Triumph
At The Art Department, a full-service branding agency, we blend creativity and strategy to shape impactful brand experiences. Trust us to elevate your brand globally... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Strong Narratives Through In-House Content, Branding & Web Design/Development
We love working with start-ups who want to create an identity for their company. We also love working with established businesses that want an updated look and feel for their brand. Loftboy Creative is here to help clients get the websites they've always wanted and then coach them on how to maintain those... View all reviews
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Orangeville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Animating Your Imagination
Sea Monster is a leading South African studio specializing in animation, gamification, and augmented reality to engage and educate audiences... View all reviews
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- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
Your Next Lead-Generating Website Starts Here.
We specialize in designing fast, hand coded websites for small and medium sized businesses. Launch Button helps small businesses digital marketing. We provide website design, development, and hosting services that's affordable for freelancers, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners... View Launch Button IO profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Work That Drives Real Results.
Setsail Marketing helps $1M+ businesses grow through performance marketing, web design, and video content. Based in Vancouver, were a B-Corp certified agency focused on delivering ROI not hype. Our in-house team builds creative and strategic systems that convert leads into long-term revenue... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Business Is Unique and Your Brand Should Be Too.
Alchemy Creative is a branding and web design studio based in Brisbane, Australia. We deliver strategy-driven branding and carefully crafted websites to local and international clients alike... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nuance Over Noise
Enphin Studio is a boutique digital marketing agency with international presence across luxury and lifestyle spheres. Founded in 2025 by a seasoned strategist with over a decade of experience in luxury digital marketing, the Athens - based agency focuses on crafting bespoke digital experiences by aligning... View Enphin Studio profile
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boost Your Startup
Genome Design is a creative design agency specializing in brand identity and website design for startups and tech-driven companies. We create strategic visual systems, modern websites, and scalable brand identities that help businesses communicate clearly, stand out in competitive markets, and grow with... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Big Ideas. Clear Execution. Design That Gets Noticed.
We design custom websites, brand identities, and content that give modern businesses a sharper, more credible online presence. Everything is built from the ground upno templatesbecause your brand deserves to stand on its own... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Believe Visibility Should Never Be A Luxury
Axiom Web Solution is a performance-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses generate qualified leads, increase revenue, and scale sustainably. Through SEO, Google Ads, AI Search Optimization, conversion-focused landing pages, and web development, we build data-driven growth systems that turn online... View all reviews
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At 360 Growth Marketers We help you to Grow Your Business.
360 Growth Marketers is a comprehensive growth marketing agency dedicated to elevating your business to new heights. We offer a full range of services designed to drive success and foster substantial growth for our clients... View 360Growth Marketers's portfolio | View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Designing Stories Through Serious Play
Purvish Prajapati is an independent multidisciplinary design studio and creative portfolio focused on visual storytelling, product design, branding, photography, and editorial experiences through expressive and experimental digital craftsmanship... View Purvish Prajapati's portfolio
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Innovations Simplified
SpryBit is an IT solutions provider working its best to deliver convenience and accuracy to businesses. SpryBit is also an IT consultation which is home to some of the best skilled technical professionals in the industry... View SpryBit Softlabs's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Where Innovation Meets Excellence
At TechBird IT Services, we are a team of passionate tech enthusiasts, committed to delivering customized solutions that empower your business... View Techbird IT Services Pvt Ltd's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are the creative agency for activist brands
Our creative group of planners, producers & provocateurs create content and experiences people can't help but love at the nexus of design, tech and media... View all reviews
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Improve Your Competitive Edge With Graphicwise.
Graphicwise International Inc. is a Laguna Hills, California based boutique branding and digital marketing agency founded in 2000 by identical twins Kevin and Ardavan Javid. With more than two decades of experience and over 600 clients served, the firm delivers custom branding, web design, and digital... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Design Services
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- Location
- Laguna Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Fueled by Passion for Design
Fueled by a blend of coffee and an unwavering passion for visual storytelling, we firmly believe that crafting exceptional visuals is the cornerstone of effective communication and profound connections... View Mixed Media Collective profile
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
eCommerce Website Design Ltd offers bespoke website design and development services in Birmingham and all throughout the UK. Discuss your website design needs today... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Award-Winning Full-Service Design Studio
Strottner Designs LLC is an award-winning full-service design studio based in San Antonio Texas specializing in website design, logo design, and graphic design... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Creating Award-Winning Design and Digital Experiences
We know there are many ways to tell your story. As a collection of seasoned branding and marketing execs with pedigrees from some of the most influential agencies, brands, and media companies, we work with you to tell your story for significant, lasting impact. We are an award-winning, boutique, and... View Main & Rose profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Capturing Reality To Design The Future
ScanTek 3D is a San Diego-based Design & Engineering Firm that develops and enables leading edge lidar solutions that allow for high-precision 3D capture, measurement and analysis across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, engineering and public safety. Our team of experts lead the... View ScanTek profile
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Software Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
We craft engaging brands that inspire action. From positioning to naming, logo development through to full visual identity systems, we can create everything you need to turn an idea into a strategy and bring concepts to life... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Fueling Crowdfunding Success.
Funded Today helps businesses to succeed, especially through the fast-paced world of rewards-based crowdfunding on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo!... View Funded Today profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Supercharging brands through world-class, result-driven strategies
Reptagon Digital is a leading Web Design Agency focused on delivering world-class websites for its clients. Their result-driven approach called SOCR is what separates them from the rest... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Audio Production
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Launching Products With A Purpose
Harbinger's 30+ years of legacy of excellence has enabled us to become a trusted resource for launching and brand-building services in Canada.Our experienced team is comprised of marketing, communications and creative professionals across multiple industries—from beauty/personal care to food & beverage... View Harbinger Communications profile
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Package Design
- Content Marketing
- Design Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creators of Tomorrow
For over two decades, C(GROUP has been a driving force in enabling social good organizations to achieve meaningful impact. We've gone beyond the traditional areas of communications strategy and branding. We make sure our partners have all the tools they need for success with graphic design, web development... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Comprehensive Brand Design Services
Our team of branding and design experts is here to assist you in developing a brand that is as remarkable and distinctive as you are. Whether you're eager to begin a project, have a pressing query, or simply want to converse, we're here to listen. Our design services, which include brand identity design... View Brand Vamp profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites and Digital Platforms Designed for Whats Next
Yellow Peach is a digital design and development agency specialising in WordPress development, digital platforms, and custom web applications. We are based in Frome, UK, near Bristol and Bath... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Frome, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Results Driven Marketing Solutions
Digital Nest creates custom websites designed to engage visitors and convert them into a potential client. Our websites are primed to help marketing efforts get a better ROI by having a website designed to capture the attention of a visitor and provoke them to either call or submit a form to contact them... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- San Dimas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Build, Design, Reveal
Strategy, Development, Design, Market, Generate, Measure... View Reveal Creative Solutions profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Why Eat Beans When You Can Have Lobster?
A web design agency in Solihull, Birmingham that care about you and your brand, no matter of size or what industry your business is in... View all reviews
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Solihull, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Building Brands That Mean Business
We are a thriving full service design & marketing agency based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. We craft distinctive, brand driven communications... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Aylesbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I've got plenty of skills and know-how to bring to the table!
Hey there! My name is Paulo Fontenele. A designer based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal!... View Paulo Fontenele profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Character Marketing Agency originated from Japan
Minto is an agency specializing in Character Marketing Services catering to both B2C and B2B markets. In the realm of B2B, we offer IP licensing opportunities (including Minto IP and Anime IP) enabling brands to expedite revenue generation and enhance brand recognition. Additionally, our services encompass... View Minto Thailand profile
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating Impactful Designs, Every Time.
Hey! My name is Deanna Arace, I'm a professional graphic designer and visual communicator. I focus on design because I love having fun, making beautiful things, and investing in others with my creativity... View Deanna Arace profile
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Manchester Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Affordable WordPress websites
I build affordable websites on WordPress to help small businesses build a large online presence. I focus on helping smaller local businesses develop websites that rank and drive traffic and leads to your business focusing on EEAT to and Topical Authority to rank as well as building a variety of high DR do... View Rollo's Web Design profile
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Castel, Guernsey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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How to Hire Design Companies
What can design companies do for businesses?
Design firms help businesses grow revenue, improve customer experience, and reduce product/marketing risk by combining strategy and design execution, including branding, UX/UI design, web design, and product design.
An agency can define or refresh your brand strategy, positioning, messaging, and visual identity, so your business looks consistent and credible across channels (website, product, sales materials, ads).
A good design is strongly linked with stronger business performance, as noted in McKinsey's 5-year study of 300 public companies.
The study showed that top-quartile design leaders outgrew peers by 32% in revenue growth and 56% in total shareholder returns over the period.
Consistency plays a major role in branding.
Namely, research shows that consistent branding across channels can increase revenue by up to 23%, and 68% of companies report 10-20% revenue growth from strong brand consistency.
UX brings a measurable business impact as well
Design agencies run research, UX audits, usability testing, information architecture, and UI design to remove friction and make key flows (signup, checkout, lead forms) easier.
Studies suggest that every $1 invested in UX can generate up to $100 in return, which equals a 9,900% ROI, through higher conversions, retention, and customer satisfaction.
According to several studies, the average documented online shopping cart abandonment rate is 70.22%. That's a large pool of potential customers where UX and checkout improvements can directly translate into recovered revenue.
For apps and SaaS, the best design agencies can support product discovery, prototyping, design systems, and handoff to developers, which helps teams validate direction earlier and avoid costly redesigns later.
In McKinsey's report, one example cites a final concept reaching a 90%+ usability score vs. 76%+ for two competitors, illustrating how design work can translate into materially better user satisfaction.
Top design agencies also support content creation and visual storytelling, which strengthens digital campaigns and improves engagement across social media and marketing channels.
When should I hire a design agency instead of building an in-house team?
Businesses should consider hiring a design firm instead of building an in-house design team when they need specialized expertise, faster execution, or flexible capacity without the long-term costs of hiring and managing employees.
The best choice depends on factors such as budget, project scope, growth stage, and design needs.
When you need specialized design expertise quickly
Agencies typically include multi-disciplinary teams, such as UX designers, web designers, graphic designers, strategists, and developers, who work together on client projects.
Building this expertise internally can be expensive, considering:
- A junior designer in the U.S. earns about $53,000 annually,
- A mid-level designer averages around $62,000,
- A senior designer averages about $93,000 per year.
A small in-house team of 3-5 designers can cost around $221,000 per year in salaries alone, excluding benefits and tools, according to industry reports.
When your company needs to scale design capacity quickly
Design needs often fluctuate, especially for product launches, website redesigns, branding projects, or marketing campaigns.
Hiring full-time designers can take months, and the average cost to hire a new employee is about $4,700, according to HR research.
Agencies can start working almost immediately and scale resources up or down depending on project demand.
You want access to broader experience and perspectives
Design companies work with multiple industries, products, and clients, which gives them exposure to a wider range of design challenges.
This cross-industry experience often leads to:
- More innovative solutions
- Knowledge of best practices across markets
- Faster problem-solving
In contrast, in-house designers may work on a single product or brand for years, which can sometimes limit exposure to new approaches or ideas.
How do I choose the best company for my business?
Consider the following key criteria when evaluating a B2B design agency:
- Define your goals, scope, and budget
Before contacting agencies, clearly define what problem you want the design company to solve, so you can find agencies that specialize in the right area, such as graphic design, web design, branding, or product design. - Review the agency's portfolio and case studies
Look for projects similar to your industry or product, case studies showing the problem, solution, and results, and consistent quality across multiple projects. - Evaluate their design process and methodology
The best design agencies follow a structured design process, typically including research, strategy, UX planning, design, testing, and implementation. Agencies that prioritize research and user insights tend to deliver stronger results because they understand your business and customers before designing solutions. - Assess communication and collaboration with clients
Observe whether the agency asks thoughtful questions about your business, explains timelines and deliverables clearly, and provides transparent pricing and feedback processes. Strong communication ensures smooth collaboration between the design team and the client, helping projects stay on schedule and aligned with expectations. - Check client references and long-term results
Talking to previous clients is one of the most reliable ways to evaluate a design agency. Metrics such as conversion rates, customer engagement, or revenue growth help verify whether the agency's work produces real business impact. - Compare pricing and value
Instead of choosing the cheapest option, evaluate the expertise of the design team, the strategic value provided, and the long-term impact of the design work. Higher-quality design often delivers stronger ROI through improved branding, user experience, and conversions.
How can I find the best design firm on DesignRush that fits my budget?
Our directory features top design companies across different budget ranges, so you can identify partners that align with your spending expectations.
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
What is the typical design process when working with an agency?
Most design firms follow a structured design process, including 5-7 core stages, to ensure that projects deliver measurable results and align with business goals.
Discovery and research
The process starts with understanding the client's business goals, target users, and market landscape.
Typical activities:
- Stakeholder interviews with the client
- Market and competitor analysis
- User research and surveys
- Product or website audits
Research is critical for project success. Studies show that 85% of successful design projects begin with a structured research phase, highlighting how data-driven insights guide better decisions.
Strategy and concept development
After gathering insights, a design firm defines a clear direction for the project.
Deliverables may include:
- Creative brief or product strategy
- Customer personas and journeys
- Brand or product positioning
- Feature prioritization
These deliverables align the B2B design agency and client around clear objectives and success metrics before design begins.
UX structure and experience design
Next, a creative agency designs how users will interact with the product or website.
Typical outputs:
- Information architecture (sitemap)
- User flows
- Content hierarchy
This phase is crucial because usability directly affects business performance.
- 94% of users form their first impression of a business based on website design, and they do so in about 0.05 seconds.
- Poor UX can cause visitors to leave immediately, reducing conversions and marketing ROI.
Wireframing and prototyping
Designers then create early versions of the product before investing in full graphic or web design.
Deliverables typically include:
- Wireframes
- Interactive prototypes
- Early UI concepts
Iteration during this stage dramatically improves product success. Research shows that products with at least three prototype iterations are about 50% less likely to fail compared to products that skip iterative testing.
Graphic design and visual UI design
Once the structure is validated, design companies design the final visual experience.
This phase may include:
- Brand-aligned graphic design
- UI layouts for websites or apps
- Responsive web design for multiple devices
- Design systems and component libraries
Strong UX and UI design can significantly improve performance. Studies show that well-designed interfaces can increase conversion rates by up to 200%, while optimizing the entire user experience can increase conversions by as much as 400%.
Testing and iteration
Before launch, design firms validate design solutions through usability testing and feedback.
Common testing methods:
- Usability testing sessions
- A/B testing
- Stakeholder reviews
Testing helps identify usability problems and measure metrics like task completion rates, errors, and user satisfaction, which are core indicators of design quality.
Handoff, development support, and launch
The final stage prepares designs for implementation.
Typical deliverables include:
- Final design solutions
- Graphic assets and design systems
- Developer specifications and documentation
A good B2B design agency often continues supporting the client through development, QA, and post-launch improvements.
Following a structured design process helps businesses avoid costly product failures and improve ROI.
88% of online consumers are less likely to return to a website after a poor experience, showing how design directly impacts retention and revenue.
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being 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.
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| 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. |
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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.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.
Branko Dimitrijević is a multifaceted creative and a recipient of 33 design awards. Throughout his 12-year career, he has delivered over 165 web design projects, showcasing his expertise in website optimization, UI/UX design, logo design, and video animation. He is now dedicating his talent and skills to being one of the creative geniuses at DesignRush.
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