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Best California Branding Agency Rankings

5 Companies - Rankings updated: September 09, 2026

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Hospitality
$25,000 - $50,000
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  • Almost Always

    Design To Grow

    Almost Always is a Los Angeles-based brand and digital product studio. We help companies build memorable brands and digital experiences. From brand strategy and identity to websites, software, and product design, we combine strategic thinking with exceptional execution...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Almost Always Services

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Red Bull
    • MUD\WTR
    • Activision
    • Riot Games
    • Kantar
    • Whalar
    • Guardant Health
    • Mother Wolf
    • Point Card
    • The NoMadHotel48
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    Almost Always Reviews & Testimonials

    • A Google User Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      A Google User's Review Sourced from Google

      A while back, we were tasked with creating a new website within four months. There was an existing website, and the direction was to ignore it completely and start from scratch. When we began this exploration, we were also looking to update our branding, which led to needing a new company logo. The branding they came up with, and the options Boundary gave us, was so good that we got a new logo approved within two weeks. All while working on a new design for the website. Because of the quality of their design, we were able to move quickly and get very close to the four-month deadline. On top of this, what really helped the process was the collaborative relationship we had with the folks at Boundary. It was a pleasure, and I look forward to working with them again.

    • Sid Parihar
      Sid Parihar Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Sid Parihar's Review Sourced from Google

      “Their blend of skill, passion and dedication has been an ideal match for our vision. Our challenge when collaborating with an agency is always finding a team that can deliver on our uncompromising standards, and Boundary comes through, every single time.”

    • Lloyd Kim
      Lloyd Kim Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Lloyd Kim's Review Sourced from Google

      Meeting Boundary was one of the best things to happen to us! If you're looking for quality work and also a responsive team who is focused on your needs, you won't find anyone better. We have had Boundary as a partner for several years now and our relationship has improved year after year. We've had projects and requests escalated and they've always been super considerate in readjusting timelines to try and match our changing priorities. We wouldn't be where we are without them and they have been directly involved in improving our overall user experience by supporting us in design, development, and ecommerce consultation. Whether you're looking for a local or remote partner, Boundary will give you peace of mind in all things digital.

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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • Funkhaus

    Demystifying Creative

    Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Funkhaus Services

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • ICM Partners
    • Imagine Entertainment
    • View Hotels
    • Ridley Scott Creative Group
    • Technicolor
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • The Brand Collective

    We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.

    We like to think of ourselves as modern day storytellers, telling stories through beautiful design, words, and thought. Immersed in culture and art, we live to create intuitive brand connections and iconic brands. Achieving an emotional and cultural connection with the consumer is our main focus...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    The Brand Collective Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • SMP Pharmacy
    • Fireman Derek's Bake Shop
    • Duc Whiskey
    • The Sagamore
    • Lincoln Road Mall
    • City of Homestead
    • The H Orlando
    • MILA
    • Cosmedica Skincare
    • Damian Fyffe Director
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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    4.0 4.0 (3)

  • Milk & Honey PR

    Be seen. Be heard. Be good.

    We're Milk & Honey PR, an agency shaped by our values, owned by our team, and bought in to by clients with purpose. We were created to cater to the growing calls for change in business. Milk & Honey is the land of opportunity. Opportunities for our team our clients, the media and the end consumer. Mainly...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Audio Production
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Milk & Honey PR Services

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Audio Production
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • giffgaff
    • MORNING
    • PriceSpy
    • KPMG
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Milk & Honey PR Reviews & Testimonials

    • Pascha Rix
      Pascha Rix Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Pascha Rix's Review Sourced from Google

      Super unprofessional experience. Founder Kirsty’s emails were rude and uncalled for, definitely not working with them.

    • Scott Sciberras
      Scott Sciberras Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Scott Sciberras's Review Sourced from Google

      Great team to work with and are always on hand when you need them, no matter day or night. Highly recommended !!!!

    • j p
      j p Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      j p's Review Sourced from Google

      I know the people have worked for them in the past, Iff you want to connect with who's who these are the people...

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    4.7 4.7 (14)

  • Threefifty

    Skin In The Game

    Threefifty is a leading CRO agency known for delivering rapid, measurable growth through data-driven optimization strategies. By leveraging proven insights and personalized conversion techniques, the agency helps high-profile clients maximize revenue and improve performance across digital channels...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Threefifty Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • AOL
    • Microsoft
    • Autodesk
    • IBM
    • Aecon
    • Oaklu
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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