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

160 Companies-Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • Meta Web Labs

    Designing Digital Experiences That Inspire And Perform

    We transform your vision into stunning, user-friendly websites and digital products that drive real results. We don't just build we guide. We help you leverage technology, optimise processes, and create value at every touchpoint. Our approach is consultative, strategic, and client-centered...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Mad Mind Studios

    Innovative Digital Agency Crafting Impactful Experiences

    Mad Mind Studios, based in Los Angeles, is your go-to for comprehensive branding, web design, and SEO solutions. From custom websites to logo and packaging design, animation, pitch decks, and both on-site and off-site SEO, we're dedicated to positioning your brand for success...

    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (84)

  • EC Marketing For ALL

    A Team That'll Help Your Business succeed specially in these unpresented times, for over 24 years!

    As a Full Service firm we’re here to handle Basic Directory Setup to Complete Design/ Digital Branding, Store Launch and Sales! ​Our Dedicated team is aware of Your business needs and we make ourselves available 7 days a week...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • MarketMinds

    Transforming Brands With Strategic Marketing Solutions.

    We're a strategy marketing agency that empowers founders and business owners to take their brands to the next level and scale by offering a suite of Fractional Chief Marketing Officer service, advisory, coaching and nearshore marketing talent. We understand that every business is unique, and we tailor our...

    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • BMAC Creative

    Strategic Design That Drives Growth.

    BMAC Creative is a full service marketing strategy and strategic design agency. BMAC Creative couples years of marketing experience with years of corporate design to provide clients with highly effective marketing strategies and elevated marketing and sales materials...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Square Lightning Communications and Design

    Look good. Sound good. Do good.

    Square Lightning operates as a comprehensive consultancy, offering full-service solutions in graphic design, communications, and editorial expertise. Ranging from branding initiatives to video production, social media campaigns to impactful reports, we partner with businesses, nonprofits, educators, and...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.2 4.2 (1)

  • The LANY Group

    Building brands that lead, from coast to coast.

    LANY is a strategic PR, digital marketing, and web agency...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Den Bersus

    Design. Development. Marketing.

    As a Fractional CDO, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary digital infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. You know the digital side of your brand is in the right hands...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • DECOSTA Global

    Achieving the Unachievable.

    We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • McHale Design

    Helping Brands Thrive since 1985

    McHale Design is a branding and packaging design agency specializing in the youth, entertainment and toys space. For over 35 years, we've been passionately committed to growing brands through our creative, collaborative culture...

    Location
    Signal Hill, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • SmartBug Media

    All Systems, Grow.

    SmartBug Media is a highly intelligent inbound marketing agency dedicated to assisting businesses in various aspects such as lead generation, increasing awareness, and fostering brand loyalty through effective inbound marketing strategies...

    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • Lentini Design & Marketing, Inc.

    We Message Our Clients Magic

    Lentini Design and Marketing, Inc. is your one stop shop for all your graphic design (print and digital), marketing, web development, event graphics and signage, plus printing needs...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • GigiMagine

    Graphic Designer & Expert Web Design Across All Platforms!

    GigiMagine is a Los Angeles-based creative agency with a European touch, founded by French designer Gigi Dayan, who has spent over 20 years in the U.S.. Specializing in custom web design, branding, and digital strategy, we serve both U.S. and European markets, ensuring a blend of sophisticated aesthetics and...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

  • Ambsan Digital

    Building the Future, Code At A Time

    Ambsan Digital is a full stack company specializing in high-performance web and mobile app development. We transform ideas into scalable digital products, offering end-to-end services from UI/UX design and custom web platforms to native and cross-platform mobile applications. Our expert developers focus on...

    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.1 4.1 (1)

  • Mouche

    LA's Top WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify Digital Agency

    Mouche is a digital agency blending human creativity with AI efficiency. We specialize in eCommerce, Shopify, SEO, and user-centric websites built on WordPress, Webflow, and Wix. Based in Los Angeles, we help brands grow by driving traffic, boosting conversions, and creating smarter digital experiences...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Semtrak

    We Manage the Marketing You Dread.

    Semtrak invites you to leverage our business development expertise cultivated over 15 years of collaboration with prominent U.S. brands. Our specialization lies in harnessing the potential of Google Ads and implementing effective SEO strategies to propel the growth of your business and elevate the online...

    Location
    Laguna Niguel, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Danny Quijano

    Building websites that get local businesses in front of future paying customers/members/patients.

    Hey there! My name is Danny Quijano, I'm a Multidisciplinary designer that brings results with strategic design. My focus is based in websites, branding, and product design...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Rebel Mammoth

    Bold Branding and Design for the rebellious spirit.

    I combine the audacity of a big agency with the personal touch of a small business. The mission is to infuse ideas with bold creativity and turn them into a captivating vision that resonates with your audience...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Isadora Digital Agency

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Digital Evolution For Business

    Leading brands turn to us at pivotal moments of digital evolution. Our global creative team fuses story, technology, and design to make experiences that captivate and convert. Our web design agency helps enterprise brands and market leaders navigate digital, evolve profitably, and launch unforgettable...

    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (17)

  • CodeFulcrum

    Empowering Digital Transformations

    CodeFulcrum is an agile and progressive software company. Specializing in web, mobile and enterprise software development. Delivering products that are both visually stunning and technically ambitious with an unparalleled level of expertise...

    Location
    South San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • QLO Agency

    Strategies, Branding and Digital Products for Companies Who Are Ready for Changes.

    QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Your Brand Amplified

    Step into the world of success with Your Brand Amplified®

    Your Brand Amplified is the name of a popular podcast dedicated to all things marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship, as well as a strategic communication firm based in Los Angeles focused on cause-driven businesses and entrepreneurs to empower, celebrate, and amplify their impact in the world...

    Location
    Redondo Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Project6 Design

    Creative Agency in the San Francisco Bay Area

    Project6 supports clients in both the nonprofit and education sectors. Our areas of expertise include branding, print, and digital design and development...

    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    5.0 5.0 (16)

  • Creative Productions

    Ignite. Create. Succeed.

    Creative Productions is an award-winning agency specializing in integrated marketing and promotions. By combining strategy, creativity and technology, we build brands, engage customers and drive sales. With a portfolio encompassing esteemed clients across various sectors, we have the experience and technology...

    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • QUARTE

    WE DESIGN. USERS LOVE. PRODUCTS SUCCEED

    Founded in 2014, QUARTE is a digital product design agency passionate about designing around and for users. Our experienced product designers, business analysts, and strategists collaborate across diverse domains to deliver impactful, user-focused products...

    Location
    Carmichael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Naked Development

    We are a Creative Development Agency & Consultancy.

    We don't just build apps, we build app companies. Our CA-based team of entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries partner with new Founders and business owners to design, develop, & launch apps that solve real problems, and avoid the costly missteps most startups make. Got an idea? Let's chat...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    2.6 2.6 (3)
    4.2 4.2 (11)

  • Waltz Creative

    Building Better Marketing Campaigns.

    Waltz Creative excels at highlighting the businesses and nonprofits it proudly serves, enhancing their visibility and performance. The agency partners with both B2B and B2C clients to deliver impactful marketing, strategy, and design solutions...

    Location
    San Juan Bautista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Xassure by eDesk

    To Streamline & Grow Their Business With Us

    Xassure by eDesk is a trusted customer support and back-office solutions provider helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences. We specialize in chat support, email support, voice support, and administrative services designed to reduce workload and improve operational efficiency...

    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Fixmywebs

    Top-Notch Website Design & Development in the USA

    Fixmywebs are the leading website design & development company in the United States, offering a wide range of services including complete company branding, SEO services, mobile app development, and much more. You will get best SMM services (social media marketing), and search engine optimization that are some...

    Location
    San Leandro, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (79)

  • 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...

    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
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • OneWorld Communications

    We Market Truth.

    OneWorld Communications is a boutique creative media and communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, with a sister office in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1993, the agency specializes in Truth Marketing a methodology that aligns brand messaging with authentic purpose and audience values. Their small...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • 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...

    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.0 4.0 (3)

  • HelpGood

    Marketing that advances your social impact and the common good.

    HelpGood is a full-service marketing and communications agency focused on social impact. Our clients are nonprofits, foundations, universities, government agencies, and purpose-driven organizations. HelpGood's offices are in Los Angeles and NYC. We are a certified B Corp...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Kenscio Digital

    Empowering Omnichannel Conversations that Drive Business Success

    Kenscio empowers brands with end-to-end omnichannel marketing, delivering personalized, data-driven engagement across email, SMS & WhatsApp...

    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.0 4.0 (104)

  • TDR Media

    Creating Content That Moves You®

    We are a multi award-winning, vertically integrated company with a global team, delivering comprehensive solutions from ideation through to post-production. By harnessing the latest technology, we streamline workflows, ensure superior efficiency, and pass on the full cost benefits to our clients...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • 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...

    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Circa

    Big Ideas without the Big Overhead.

    Established in 2009, Circa has evolved into a versatile marketing agency proficient in every aspect of the consumer journey. Our hallmark is the delivery of ideas that not only resonate with audiences but also honor their intelligence and valuable time, recognizing the evolving landscape where consumers...

    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • 95Visual

    Scaling Businesses Through Result-Driven Marketing Solutions

    95Visual is a boutique digital marketing and web development agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and surrounding SoCal regions. The small in-house team of web and marketing specialists supports small to mid-sized businesses...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Gershoni

    Expert Dream-Builders

    Gershoni Creative Agency's diverse team of professionals partners with brands to unleash their potential. We specialize in empowering new brands and revitalizing legacies, utilizing our cross-industry experience to help organizations. From revolutionary startups to venerable institutions—achieve ambitious...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    3.7 3.7 (6)

  • Fahrenheit Studio

    Fahrenheit Studio Breathes Life Into Brands.

    Fahrenheit Studio, a branding and design agency located in Los Angeles, leverages new media to create dynamic brands that deliver results...

    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.0 4.0 (1)

  • The Growth Effect

    Web Design, Branding, & Marketing.

    Tired of your website being an expensive brochure? Let's change that. We help service-based businesses just like you clarify their message and then build a website that converts like crazy...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • TRÜF Creative

    We Design Things Your Consumers Love To See

    TRÜF is a Los Angeles based creative design studio specializing in brand identity, graphic design, web design, and illustration for visionary brands across diverse industries. The studio combines strategic thinking with modernist design principles to create bold visual identities that differentiate...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Bit Code Solution

    Empowering Business Through Tech

    BitCodeSolution boosts your business with super-smart software solutions, business marketing, making innovation and growth a breeze. Were not just any software folks, were here to customize services that fit your unique needs...

    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • NUMI

    Your Startup's Design Department.

    NUMI matches startups with vetted, high caliber designers. We cover all your design needs under a single subscription. Get connected with world-class designers, ready to embed on your team today...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Ankord Media

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Crafting Brands Elevating Experiences

    Ankord Media is a creative agency specializing in branding, website design, product UX/UI, and digital experiences. We help startups, nonprofits, and businesses elevate their brands with modern, impactful design solutions tailored to drive growth and engagement...

    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (19)

  • New Fiction

    Generative Design And Creative Communications

    New Fiction is a design-driven brand and product studio that merges timeless visual design with emerging technologies such as generative AI and procedural systems. The company positions itself at the intersection of identity, storytelling, and digital product creation, building scalable brands and experiences...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Internauts Design

    Design Against Cognitive Friction

    Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • McKinney

    Full-service Integrated Agency

    As a full-service integrated agency, McKinney partners with all of our clients on strategy, creative development and production, digital, and measurement...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Creative West Graphic Solutions

    Creative Solutions That Stand Out.

    Creative West Graphic Solutions is a California-based design studio specializing in bold branding. We help schools, businesses, and organizations stand out with design that connects and truly stands out...

    Location
    Livingston, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
    Visit WebsiteView Profile
    5.0 5.0 (1)

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