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.

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  • Some call it branding. We call it love.

    Orange Tulip Studio is a Los Angeles branding agency specializing in logo design, brand identity, graphic design, and website design. Since 2012, we have helped businesses build memorable brands, attract customers, and grow through strategic branding, creative design, and results-driven experience...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Avaans Means Advantage

    If you're a company in growth mode (pre-IPO, raising capital, M/A), in a regulated or consumer industry, we're the agency for you. As a boutique PR firm, we pair executive PR expertise with your business goals. Inc. Power Partner since 2023, Clutch's Top Los Angeles Boutique PR Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Impactful WordPress Web Design Solutions

    As a woman-owned WordPress web design and development company, we specialize in building high-impact custom websites for environmentally conscious, social justice-oriented, and purpose-driven companies. With our expertise in WordPress, we provide full control over website editing and maintenance...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Smart Design Is Good Design.

    JBID is a boutique design constancy that provides many services to our clients for many years...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • We Design and Develop with Innovation

    Creasions, an digital advertising Dallas Agency, offers top-notch digital marketing strategies that will help your business stay ahead of the competition. Our digital marketing services are designed to increase your online visibility and help your website rank higher on search engines...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Redefine Branding

    Tank harnesses the power of design, language and technology to simplify intricate matters and deliver compelling solutions. Since its establishment in 1994, Tank has been seamlessly integrating design and technology to assist businesses in creating unforgettable brand expressions through a hands-on...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Print Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Get your brand the visibility it ‍DESERVES!

    We are full service creative design agency, we offers creative solutions, cost effective, visual and interactive design services. Taking your business to its highest potentials!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $79/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative & Media Agency

    AKA is a full-service branding agency that believes emotion drives action, creating engaging experiences that inspire connection and engagement. By blending the art of design and storytelling with the science of data and technology, we tackle the complex challenges brands face in today's fragmented landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • We Bring Big Ambitions to Life.

    Pereira O'Dell is an independent creative agency that lives for the big swings. We believe that it's in that pursuit of finding something bigger — something better than what exists — where we discover what really matters to people and brands. At Pereira O'Dell, we bring big ambitions to life. For the past...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • UI/UX Design And Development Firm For Data-driven B2B SaaS Companies

    Making complex products simple, useful, and human...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Visual Solutions

    TAWD DESIGN is a full service creative agency based in San Diego, CA. We offer the following services: Branding and Identity Work, Print Design, Package Design, Web Design and Development, Digital Design and Development, Branded Retail and Trade Show Environments...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let Our Experience Be Your Success.

    Award-Winning Public Relations, Marketing, Multimedia Content Creation, and Video, TV, Film, & Podcast Production...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Unique Story Is Yet To Be Told

    Unique Image is an award-winning creative solutions firm with over 25 years of expertise empowering brands and driving positive change for corporate and Fortune 500 enterprises. Our end-to-end campaign tactics push multimedia and design limits to offer new chances for immersive marketing. We work with brave...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Digital Experiences.

    Welcome to the New Era of Digital Excellence. Embrace the Fusion of Creativity and Technology...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Bold Branding, Honest Storytelling

    FRANK Collective is a creative agency specializing in branding, strategy, design, content, and digital experiences. With a focus on clarity, boldness, and authenticity, the agency crafts distinctive brand identities that capture audience attention and drive long-term growth. FRANK has partnered with industry...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A San Diego Creative Agency for Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design, & Digital Marketing

    San Diego's Leading Creative Agency for Small Business Branding, Web Design, and Marketing. We at Experia Creative are committed to empowering the growth of small businesses throughout San Diego and beyond. We craft tailored web design, branding, digital marketing, and graphic design solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 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
  • Strength in Structure

    We believe in "Strength in Structure". Its embedded in everything we do. From strategy to marketing to development to design to optimizing MarTech, ATAK brings proven systems to help you achieve your goals...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • The Brand Builders

    Woosper is one of the best digital marketing agency based in USA and India, which was founded back in 2020. Our team of 75+ professionals in SEO, PPC, SMO, ASO, Content, Affiliate, Email Marketing, ORM, & Outbound Call Centre aims at building well-reputed brand images in the the virtual world...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Aligning Brand With Business

    CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • SEO
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    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Packaging Design & Brand Development for Consumer Products

    Pixellent Design is a Los Angeles studio specializing in packaging design and brand development for consumer products, from concept through production...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We Put Culture, Connection, and Community at the Core of Content-Driven, Omni-Channel Brand Campaign

    The Axis Agency is a minority-owned, full-service multicultural marketing firm based in West Hollywood, California. The agency specializes in engaging the evolving "new American consumer" through culturally centered, omni-channel brand campaigns. With data-driven insights and community amplification, Axis...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Packaging That Speaks. Brands That Sell.

    Double Six Design is an Oakland, California based brand consultancy and design studio founded in 2008. With a boutique team of under 10 creatives, the firm specializes in food and wellness brand packaging, identity, and digital design, delivering premium engagement through narrative-driven visual systems...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Exceptional Branding for Growing Businesses

    Vapor Studio specializes in creative-driven product design and the building of iconic brands. Over a decade of experience providing powerful communications and engaging designs for clients has allowed Vapor to develop a unique hybrid structure. In our California studio, industrial design, product design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Truffl Is an Award-Winning Branding Agency

    Award-winning creative agency and venture studio specializing in branding, strategy and content...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Make a Living Making Music

    TREND is a boutique public relations firm for performers and bands. We concentrate on obtaining press coverage, lifestyle marketing, and brand awareness so that your music can be distributed. We are located in the center of Hollywood, right on Melrose Avenue, and use the experience and connections we've...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • We Believe in a Brands Ability To Move People.

    We are a creative collective comprised of writers, thinkers and designers who have come together to make great work that means something. Our abilities and backgrounds are diverse, yet our motivation comes from the same place...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Museum Brands That Inspire

    Mandalu Designs is a boutique, remote-based branding studio founded in 2023 in Los Angeles. Specializing in graphic and brand identity for museums, Mandalu helps cultural institutions small and large translate big ideas into compelling visual narratives through thoughtful and educational design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Agile Solutions: Streamlined and Exceptional

    We've streamlined agency processes, adopting a transparent Agile flow sans time sheets and change orders. Our passionate, egoless team partners with exceptional clients, creating groundbreaking work and always having fun!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lets Build a Brand That Lasts!

    With over 20 years of collective experience in the dental industry, our team understands the intricacies and demands of dental branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    La Crescenta-Montrose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Design that takes your business to the next level.

    We are Studio Alpeto, a team of web designers, graphic designers, and software engineers! Were on a mission to deliver the best possible design & development solutions for your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Impactful Names. Clear Results.

    Vespertine is a renowned brand naming agency. Led by founder Jason Hall, with over twenty-five years of experience in branding and entertainment, Vespertine combines creativity with strategic insight to make the naming process effortless and enjoyable for clients across various industries. It rejects...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Revolutionizing Your Branding Experience

    Ignyte is a branding agency dedicated to propelling businesses forward by enhancing their brand identity to drive growth and longevity. Through a data-driven approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, Ignyte ensures that each brand transformation inspires employees, engages customers, and creates...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Tech Growth Through Dynamic Naming

    House of Who specializes in crafting naming strategies and names tailored for the IT industry. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, its team, known as Whooligans, excels in brand naming and understanding human dynamics, offering a unique blend of expertise that ensures memorable and effective brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Agoura Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creating Brilliant Brand Experiences

    Thirsty Agency isn't just another agency; we're your dedicated ally in shaping unforgettable experiences. As an independent strategy, branding, and experience agency, we understand the importance of connecting with your audience on a deeper level...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Crafting Unforgettable Brand Experiences

    Revel Brand Design is a creative agency that shapes impactful brand identities and experiences. Specializing in brand strategy, package and website design, and marketing, they serve clients in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and the Bay Area. The agency collaborates with conscious food, beverage, and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Petaluma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Crafting Meaningful Brand Experiences.

    Based in Los Angeles, Silk Studio specializes in brand design across various sectors, including hospitality, wellness, arts, and culture. The agency collaborates with compelling brands to produce high-quality work imbued with an uncommon feeling, from comprehensive identity systems to project-based designs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We build brand worlds for web3 and direct-to-consumer brands.

    Sunny Side Up excels in providing solutions that address the core questions driving every transformation. Our expertise ensures seamless and impactful changes tailored to your needs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bold branding for organizations with something to say.

    Kilter is a full-service branding studio focused on amplifying and elevating organizations and companies with a positive social impact. Lead by a team of cross-sector experts with 40+ years of collective experience, we combine deep expertise in strategy, messaging, and design to create work that is beautiful...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Deliver Exceptional Branding Services

    Ludlow Kingsley is a creative agency specializing in visual identity design, helping brands craft cohesive and distinctive visual systems. Their team develops logos, typography, color palettes, and supporting brand assets that reflect a company's personality and values...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Producing Strength By Design

    Punk Hous is a boutique art, branding, and manufacturing partner for retail brands, touring bands, and businesses looking to manufacturer custom packaging, unique promotional items and custom apparel. Unlike traditional agencies, we work exclusively with clients who manufacturer with us, ensuring design and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Playground For Brands

    Good Kids has become the go-to creative agency for brands that want to move fast, make noise to reach GenZ and Millennials with ideas that win in the real world. We're a playground for brands that want cut through the noise using the power of creativity...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Naming At Scale

    The Naming Group is the premier naming systems agency. We work with enterprise-scale organizations and growing startups to develop strategic brand and naming architectures, company and product naming, and other verbal brand assets...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A Creative Digital Agency

    Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Bring Your Brand to Life With Eye-Catching Design

    I help women entrepreneurs and socially minded non-profits bring their brand to life through unique, eye-catching designs. I bring over 12 years experience in branding and website design and stay on the cutting edge of current trends and best practices. I work with existing businesses looking to level up by...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Napa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Making Marks Remarkable

    The Bruxton Group is a boutique creative studio based in Culver City, California, founded in 2013. Specializing in branding, packaging, web design, and digital strategy, the agency collaborates closely with small to mid-sized consumer product and lifestyle brands. The team delivers soulful, strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

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