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  • Design In DC

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    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Design In DC delivers graphic design and branding alongside web and marketing for government agencies, NGOs, and enterprises, including Accenture and Virginia Tech. Services span logo design, print, ad creative, and illustration, serving organizations that need a full-service graphic design agency...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Design In DC Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Product Design
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    • Consumer Bankers Association
    • Examit
    • Summit Ridge Energy
    • JFL Consulting
    • Lateenz
    • Solar Landscape
    • Warfel Construction
    • CiviClick
    • Priovant Therapeutics
    • Hilton
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Design In DC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mackenzie Shriner
      Mackenzie Shriner Owner at Distinctive Deck Designs
      4.8★

      Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner

      I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!

    • Jo Maney
      Jo Maney Principal at BGR Group
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Jo Maney

      DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.

    • Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
      Sapna Doshi, Ph.D. Owner at Mind Body Health LLC
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

      My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!

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  • Use All Five

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    Design and developing digital experiences that move people

    Use All Five is a dynamic digital agency that specializes in crafting extraordinary experiences that will captivate and move your audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Use All Five Services

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Business Consulting
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    • Google
    • Guggenheim
    • Headspace
    • MOCA
    • UCLA
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    Use All Five Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rostislav (Rusty) Klibaner
      Rostislav (Rusty) Klibaner Executive Communications & Events Manager at UCLA
      5.0★

      Web Development Review from Rostislav (Rusty) Klibaner

      We can't possibly recommend Use All Five enough! Our office came to the Use All Five team wishing to redesign and overhaul our website, which greatly needed functional and structural upgrades. From the get-go, Kara, Michelle, Levi, and their whole team were kind, supportive, and communicative with all of our questions and concerns. Moreover, they were endlessly inventive with their ideas, recommendations, and overall approach (not to mention always willing to be flexible and work within our budget). They took in all of our feedback and needs, and then masterfully incorporated our requests into a product that went beyond our greatest expectations. The resulting website was nothing short of amazing: featuring dynamic, wonderful colors, ease of navigation, and accessibility for all users. We're so lucky to have worked with Use All Five, and cannot wait to collaborate with them again in the future!

    • Kerrie Mitchell
      Kerrie Mitchell Editorial Director at New-York Historical Society
      5.0★

      Digital Services Review from Kerrie Mitchell

      We worked with Use All Five on the redesign of our flagship site. It was an incredibly complex project and website with a large number of stakeholders, but UA5 managed it all with ease, grace, organization, and good humor. The site they created for us was gorgeous, and we continue to work with them on ongoing maintenance. I was incredibly thankful to have them as partner on this undertaking and really couldn't have imagined doing it without them. Would highly recommend their services.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous CEO at Gavin Dogan
      5.0★

      eCommerce Development Review from Anonymous

      Our experience with Use All Five on our e-commerce project was outstanding from start to finish. They built us a custom Shopify-based solution that perfectly captured our brand aesthetic while delivering powerful functionality. The team's technical expertise and creative vision resulted in a website that not only looks incredible but also drives conversions. Since launch, we've seen a substantial boost in online sales and received numerous compliments from customers about the user experience. Use All Five proved to be reliable, innovative, and genuinely invested in our success. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.

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  • We Solve Growth Problems

    At SeedX, we have extensive experience helping companies and organizations like yours align on key metrics and then act to hit your goals...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Digital Ink

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    "MAKE AN IMPRESSION"

    We take a distinctive approach to messaging and branding, diving into the subsea level of your industry, audience, and competitors before a single idea is presented to you. Understanding why you do, what you do reveals your uniqueness and purpose. The differentiator every business strives for!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Full-service GEO. We make brands the answer in search.

    Siege Media is a full-service GEO agency for brands that want to win in search and AI. We help high-growth startups and enterprises drive traditional search and LLM visibility through SEO/GEO consulting, content marketing, affiliate partnerships, Reddit marketing, and digital PR...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Public Relations
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Your Vision, Our Creative Expertise.

    Whether its web design, photography, videography, or copywriting, our creative team works closely with you to bring your vision to life with a perfect blend of artistry and precision...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Brand and web design sprints for B2B tech companies

    Upspire Labs is a lean, modern design studio that blends bold ideas with sharp execution to help companies move faster and think more strategically...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Moving Your Ideas Forward with Precision and Power.

    Laurel is a strategic, forward-thinking designer who develops brands for purpose-driven companies, infusing them with warmth and personality...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Pacifica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Brand Has Gravity. We Help You Find It.

    Skyward Ink transforms scattered brand elements into cohesive Brand Universes that naturally attract ideal clients. We don't just design logoswe architect complete brand systems where your purpose becomes the gravitational center, aligning everything from visual identity to messaging. Unlike traditional...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    San Luis Obispo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Los Angeles's #1 Ranked Public Relations & Strategic Communications Firm

    33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Cultural Connections That Convert.

    As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Design that eats

    Memeador is a product design collective that believes design should earn attention. We take on work only when we can make it win and we say so when we can't. Our members are senior practitioners who act as strategic partners, bringing rigor, taste and humanity to products people actually love...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AEO
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Websites Designed by Real People.

    MyMediaDesigner is a bay area digital marketing boutique. We specialize in responsive website design, graphic design, video production, and collateral marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Engage The World In The Worthwhile

    Fifty and Fifty is a San Diego-based growth strategy and marketing agency helping nonprofit organizations and social enterprises translate strategy into the brand, marketing, web, and technology systems that drive sustained engagement and revenue growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your story matters. We help businesses tell stories that land with customers and investors.

    OakBloom Marketing is a strategic marketing and brand storytelling agency that helps tech companies and startups build magnetic brands and tell stories that land with customers and investors. From marketing strategy, branding, and content strategy to communications services, our speedy hands-on execution...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your full-service design partner.

    Interstellar Design Studio specializes in branding and visual design, offering custom solutions that elevate brands through creative, modern, and impactful design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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