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Best California Illustration Agencies

5 Companies - Rankings updated: September 09, 2026

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  • Clay

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    Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

    Clay produces brand identities, design systems, illustrations, and 3D graphics for B2B, SaaS, and fintech clients including Stripe, Coinbase, and Cisco. The agency pairs visual craft with UX and development, making it a strong fit for tech companies seeking a full-service graphic design agency...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Clay Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    • Meta
    • Google
    • Discover
    • Stripe
    • Coca-Cola
    • Coinbase
    • Uber
    • Sony
    • Slack
    • Amazon
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    Clay Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Co-Founder at Skylum
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Anonymous

      Clay built our new website to support a product launch, and we were impressed by how quickly they delivered. The site met our expectations perfectly. They worked efficiently and provided high-quality results right on schedule.

    • Anonymous Manager at Car Retailer
      5.0 ★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Clay designed and developed our car retail website, and the results were outstanding. The site looked stunning and worked exactly as needed. They stood out for their patience, attentiveness, and excellent service. Communication was always clear, and they delivered on time.

    • Anonymous Director of Web Strategy & Operations at Nonprofit Org
      5.0 ★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Clay redesigned and rebuilt our nonprofit’s website with fresh UX/UI research to guide the process. The new site improved conversions, earned great user feedback, and boosted internal efficiency. Communication across all channels was seamless, and their responsiveness and high-quality results went beyond what we expected.

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    4.9 4.9 (37)
    4.8 4.8 (21)

  • Content Beta

    Content That Converts, Strategy That Lasts

    ContentBeta is a content marketing agency that helps brands engage audiences and drive action through strategic storytelling, content creation, and distribution. Its services include content strategy, copywriting, blog & SEO content, long-form pieces, and thought leadership. The agency focuses on producing...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Content Beta Services

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Content Marketing
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    • ManyChat
    • ServiceNow
    • Pipe
    • Leadfeeder
    • Rudderstack
    • Kissflow
    • Dynamic Yield
    • Partnerstack
    • TaskWorld
    • StructuredWeb
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Content Beta Reviews & Testimonials

    • Diana Torianyk
      Diana Torianyk Head of sales & co founder at Valtorian Limited
      5.0 ★

      Content Marketing Review from Diana Torianyk

      The attentiveness of the team really impressed me. In the first stages, we discussed all the problems of the project, and the team audited and predicted the results we would get. During the course of the project, all deadlines were met, and everything was as transparent as possible

    • Rick Crump
      Rick Crump Cmty Nutrition & Health PgM at Greater Chicago Food Depository
      5.0 ★

      Video Production Review from Rick Crump

      I`ve worked with other production companies and faced communication and troubleshooting challenges, and Content Beta Productions was fantastic in those aspects.

    • Alli Grunthaner
      Alli Grunthaner Creative director at Serta Simmons Bedding
      5.0 ★

      Video Production Review from Alli Grunthaner

      I was most impressed with Contentbeta`s speed of delivery, enthusiasm, and willingness to collaborate it's rare to find super-talented people who you enjoy working with.

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    4.8 4.8 (5)

  • Venture Media

    Social Media, Content Marketing & Podcasting Agency

    Content marketing agency helping brands grow audiences, generate demand, and turn attention into revenue through social media, SEO, AI discoverability (GEO), podcasting, and full-funnel systems...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Venture Media Services

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Video Marketing
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    • Verizon
    • PBS
    • Bose
    • Scaling With Systems
    • Bear Bull Traders
    • Backstage Careers
    • Sleep.me
    • Eden
    • American University
    • Nokia
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    Venture Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Arash Bereliani, MD, FACC
      Arash Bereliani, MD, FACC Owner at @drbtheheartdoc
      5.0 ★

      Video Production Review from Arash Bereliani, MD, FACC

      Working with Sam and his team at Venture Media has been a game-changer for my social media. In less than 10 months, they took my account from under 1,300 followers to over 26K, with more than 12 million organic views. The process is seamless. They handle almost everything. If youre busy but want to grow your brand, I highly recommend working with them

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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • L+R

    End-to-end digital product design and engineering.

    End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    L+R Services

    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Wearables
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
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    • Meta
    • The Estée Lauder Companies
    • OceanX
    • Hilton Worldwide
    • UNICEF
    • ATP Tour
    • Louis Vuitton
    • Amazon
    • GE
    • Footlocker
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Campground

    We Transform Brands Through Exceptional Experience Design & Strategy.

    Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Campground Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
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    • Resmed
    • MoveCU
    • Callaway
    • H&M
    • Luna Health
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    Campground Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nick Unrue
      Nick Unrue Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Nick Unrue's Review Sourced from Google

      Colin and Dewi are awesome to work with! They did an amazing job in sharpening our brand guidelines and crafting effective and visually engaging sales materials for us.

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    5.0 5.0 (1)

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