Our expert analysts researched and ranked the top branding agencies in California that help businesses form a strong identity and foster customer loyalty. You can filter listings by team size, reviews, budget and city to find the right fit for your business needs.

Best California Branding Agency Rankings

10 Companies - Rankings updated: September 09, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush according to expertise credentials and client satisfaction ratings. Some placements are sponsored.

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  • Design In DC

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    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Branding at Design In DC begins with defining a distinct identity and continues through the creation of guidelines that support long-term adoption across teams and channels. The branding company has found this approach lucrative in turning branding from a creative deliverable into an organizational asset...

    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
    11 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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • 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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    5.0 5.0 (47)

  • 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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    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)

  • Ad Victorem

    For Those Who Dare To Compete. Win. Dominate.

    Ad Victorem is a Los Angeles-based creative agency that combines award-winning creativity with business strategy to help challenger brands disrupt the status quo...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Ad Victorem Services

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • ESPN
    • AMC
    • FOX Digital
    • LAFC
    • Tennis Channel
    • CBS Interactive
    • Dignity Health
    • W Hotel
    • Motiv
    • NESTEA
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Libre Design

    We Turn Concepts Into Living Brands

    Libre Design & Digital is a full-service branding and digital studio specializing in holistic brand experiences, visual identity systems, and integrated marketing campaigns. With a team under 50 creative strategists, designers, and developers, Libre transforms concept into cohesive digital and physical...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Libre Design Services

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Saint Archer
    • WSL (World Surf League)
    • RAEN
    • Surfer
    • DC Shoes
    • prAna
    • Tea of a Kind
    • Blue Coast Brewing
    • Breezer Bikes
    • Visit Oceanside
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Libre Design Reviews & Testimonials

    • URBNSURF Marketing Admin
      URBNSURF Marketing Admin Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      URBNSURF Marketing Admin's Review Sourced from Google

      Libre cultivate an energetic, edgy and dynamic branding for URBNSURF, whilst maintaining alignment with URBNSURF authentic brand identity and attributes. As URBNSURF transitions into new explorations to amplify and evolve our brand, Libre have provided fun, distinctive, purposeful creative design and advice. A mutual and symbiotic relationship to produce and understand growth through the power of branding. Libre always present work with a smile and keenness to evolve, whilst adapting to our foundational ethos. Our meetings emanate approachability, friendship and enthusiasm, always with a laced in surf chat. URBNSURF have a story to tell through revolutionising authentic surf culture, and Libre are the creative muscle to bring this vision to life.

    • Eric Steddom
      Eric Steddom Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Eric Steddom's Review Sourced from Google

      Libre Design has helped us tremendously with our e-commerce and social media needs! They helped us clean up our with focus on SEO and user experience and the results have been great. The team at Libre is great to work with and delivered on everything they promised. Highly recommend them for any of your digital needs.

    • Jeremy Taylor
      Jeremy Taylor Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jeremy Taylor's Review Sourced from Google

      Libre is our marketing agency of record and they provide us with incredible creativity/design, understanding of our brands, and budget friendly solutions that drive results for social/digital as well as traditional retail channels.

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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • The Wilder Strategy Lab

    Customer Journey Marketing & Strategy

    We take a mile-high view of your customers buying journey through the lens of the BASE3model. We ensure that you have digital touchpoints in place so that your customers can find you, and introduce you to their friends...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Mill Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    The Wilder Strategy Lab Services

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • CRM Consulting
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Marin Open Studios
    • Foresight Institute
    • Jonathan Fields Collection
    • Benefits By Design
    • Urban Building Workshop
    • Swedenborgian Center
    • The Ripple Effect
    • DMDD.org
    • Jamba Drilling
    • SF Professional Food Society
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Graphicwise

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Laguna Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Graphicwise Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Design Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Fox Sports
    • Robert Irvine
    • Konica Minolta
    • USPS
    • Oracle
    • Clarion
    • Nestle
    • NBC Los Angeles
    • Warner Brothers
    • Audi
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Graphicwise Reviews & Testimonials

    • Louis
      Louis Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Louis's Review Sourced from Google

      Having Kevin and the GraphicWise team design our company website was an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism, attention to detail and their willingness to include us in every stage of the content and design process was most appreciated. Our website looks incredible and I will definitely recommend GraphicWise to anyone seeking an elite website.

    • Thi Nguyen
      Thi Nguyen Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Thi Nguyen's Review Sourced from Google

      I've had the privilege of working with Kevin over the past few years, and it has truly been a rewarding journey of growth. Kevin is a visionary leader who consistently brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. His ability to inspire others toward success has made a significant impact on both my professional development and business growth.

    • Amanda Dollinger
      Amanda Dollinger Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Amanda Dollinger's Review Sourced from Google

      Great work ethic, great team, and great mission. The designers produce everything in-house, from scratch, and are true creatives, through and through. There's no one else I would want working on a business that is important to me. They'll protect and respect your brand like it's their own!

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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • BrandAid

    Vertically Focused. Horizontally Integrated.

    A team-propelled digital marketing agency with a tight-knit group of talented individuals who share a deep love for this field and a commitment to providing outstanding results for our partners...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    BrandAid Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
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    • Profit Point Media
    • United Debt Advisors
    • Herbal DR
    • Mail on Target
    • Dapper Pharmacy
    • Bayview Financial
    • Gidday
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Vedros Studio

    A Studio for Brand Design

    We are a branding studio that has won multiple awards and has locations and partners in various cities such as Berlin, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Austin, and Toronto. Our vision is a world where creatives can collaborate no matter where they are located...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Vedros Studio Services

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
    • Google
    • Simple Feast
    • Miss Grass
    • Calm Meditation App
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Iron Creative

    Supercharging Your Digital Transformation

    Iron Creative is a powerhouse in digital brand development, creating unforgettable experiences for B2B tech customers and optimizing the virtual retail landscape of fashion and lifestyle brands. We help businesses supercharge their customer journeys while strengthening long-lasting relationships with...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Iron Creative Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • 2K Games
    • Adidas
    • Dockers
    • Fitbit
    • Salesforce
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Kastner Los Angeles

    Shaping Culture, One Story at a Time.

    Kastner Agency is a culture-driven creative powerhouse that crafts impactful, fluid brand stories to shape tomorrow’s movements...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Kastner Los Angeles Services

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Adidas
    • Cheez Doodles
    • Wise Chips
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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