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10 Companies - Rankings updated: September 05, 2026

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  • Design In DC

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    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Design in DC delivers user research, wireframing, usability testing, SaaS dashboard design, and WCAG-compliant accessibility audits for the World Bank and Consumer Bankers Association. The UI/UX design firm is the best fit for SaaS, government, healthcare, and professional services organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    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
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    • Consumer Bankers Association
    • Examit
    • Summit Ridge Energy
    • JFL Consulting
    • Lateenz
    • Solar Landscape
    • Warfel Construction
    • CiviClick
    • Priovant Therapeutics
    • Hilton
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    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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    4.8 4.8 (10)
    5.0 5.0 (47)

  • Designli

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    Build software people actually pay for.

    UI/UX design agency Designli pairs design with its proprietary SolutionLab process, using rapid prototyping, user validation, and product strategy to shape software before development begins. The emphasis on clickable prototypes helps teams test ideas, reduce uncertainty, and refine requirements early...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed

    Designli Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Testing
    • IoT
    • Blockchain
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    • Goodwill
    • Earthlink
    • Rotary
    • State of South Carolina
    • Secur.Space
    • Grappos
    • Michelin
    • Accel Entertainment
    • Millennium Parking Garages
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    Designli Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Founder & CEO at Innershell
      5.0 ★

      Mobile App Development Review from Anonymous

      Designli delivered a high-quality prototype on a tight timeline. The team was responsive to feedback, met every deadline, stayed within budget, and quickly adapted to requested changes. Their expertise in app design and development was evident throughout the project and left a strong impression.

    • Anonymous CEO at Monjour
      5.0 ★

      AI UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Designli produced a complete, functional Figma prototype for our solution. They communicated clearly through virtual meetings and stood out for their strong process, gathering feedback from multiple stakeholders and delivering on schedule. Overall, we were very impressed with their work.

    • Anonymous CTO at Code Willing
      5.0 ★

      AI UI/UX Design Review from Anonymous

      Designli delivered Figma wireframes that were both well-crafted and well-received by our team. The designs were clean, intuitive, and elegant, reflecting strong design intuition. Throughout the process, the team stayed organized, communicated clearly via Basecamp, and delivered everything on time.

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    5.0 5.0 (79)
    4.9 4.9 (84)

  • Simpalm

    Promising customized mobile and web app solutions

    Simpalm provides UI/UX design for mobile apps, web apps, and SaaS platforms, covering UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and design systems. Active since 2009, the UI/UX design firm is the best fit for startups and nonprofits that need design and full-cycle development from one agency...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    22 Projects Listed

    Simpalm Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
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    • Taptin
    • AudiobookNow
    • Forte Payment System
    • GWU
    • ASRA App
    • Window Nation
    • Winematch Connect
    • Pepsi Inc
    • Blanco
    • KonnectApp
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Simpalm Reviews & Testimonials

    • Guiulianna Cespedes
      Guiulianna Cespedes Founder at Quynza
      5.0 ★

      Mobile App Development Review from Guiulianna Cespedes

      Our company needed an Android app that could support a mental health platform in a way that felt calm, easy to use, and dependable for daily users. We hired Simpalm to build that product in Kotlin and help us move from concept into something real customers could use. For us, trust and simplicity mattered more than packing in too many features. They took a fairly hands-on role, which was helpful because we were still making product decisions as the project moved. Some weeks I was deeply involved reviewing screens, and other weeks they pushed things forward on their own. That balance worked well. They would usually come back with two or three options instead of just asking what we wanted. We did hit one rough patch around notifications where the first version didn’t behave the way we expected, so that had to be revisited. They fixed it without making the process difficult. The finished app runs smoothly, feels organized, and gave us a much stronger mobile presence on Android. Most importantly, early users found it approachable rather than overwhelming, which was exactly what we wanted.

    • Amanda Chalofsky Owner/Founder at Neuro Speech & Swallowing Services
      5.0 ★

      Mobile App Development Review from Amanda Chalofsky

      My experience with Simpalm was very good. They made a full prototype of our neuro-wellness app so we could show partners and investors what our system looks like. It matched our brand and showed the flow in a simple way. Their communication was steady, they stayed on time, and they explained things clearly. The prototype helped people understand our idea fast, and it moved our project forward. I felt supported the whole time.

    • Matt Rudnick
      Matt Rudnick Founder and CEO at Main Sheet LLC
      5.0 ★

      Mobile App Development Review from Matt Rudnick

      Working with Simpalm has been a really positive experience. We hired them to handle the frontend development of our mobile app for iOS and Android, while our backend was already in place. From the start, their team communicated clearly, stayed organized, and met every deadline we set. They were flexible when we added new features, and their designer’s input really helped improve the look and usability of the app. I appreciated how reliable and easy they were to work with having a U.S.-based team made communication smooth and fast.

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    5.0 5.0 (50)
    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Highland

    Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Highland Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Market Research
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
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    • Thrivent Financial
    • Morton Arboretum
    • Make-A-Wish Foundation
    • Goodwill Industries
    • McGraw-Hill
    • RefugeeOne
    • Creative Group
    • Dow Chemical
    • Savvas
    • Harvard University
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Highland Reviews & Testimonials

    • Audrey Thomas
      Audrey Thomas Product Manager at Supplier.io
      5.0 ★

      UI/UX Design Review from Audrey Thomas

      Highland is a great partner. The sought to deeply understand our product, customers, and pain points and built a number of forward looking opportunities for us in addition to the tight scope of our project. Proactive, thoughtful, responsive, and flexible. We are a small team and found lots of value in working with Highland to get our UX refresh project up and running.

    • ✨ Liz Pisney ✨
      ✨ Liz Pisney ✨ Vice President, Member Experience at ISACA
      4.8 ★

      UI/UX Design Review from ✨ Liz Pisney ✨

      We recently partnered with Highland on research and prototypes for a new information architecture on a volunteer resources site for our Chapter leaders. Having over 3000 volunteers around the globe can introduce a lot of nuance and complexity to research and design processes. The team at Highland handled it all skillfully - focusing on how to deliver the most clarity and usability to our audience. 10 out of 10, I would recommend working with the Highland team!

    • Lee Wiensch, CAE, CFRE
      Lee Wiensch, CAE, CFRE Executive Director at Thoracic Surgery Foundation
      5.0 ★

      Webflow Review from Lee Wiensch, CAE, CFRE

      We had a great experience working with the team at Highland to develop a new website for the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at advancing heart and lung health for all. Highland worked with us to re-imagine a dated website with limited functionality, and developed a a gorgeous new site that beautifully reflects the vitality of the organization. We anticipate that our award applicants, donors, surgeons and grateful patients will be able to easily navigate the new site and have a much-improved user experience. Jeff Blanchard and his team were exceptionally good listeners, and worked hard to create solutions for our complicated awards program. They provided good training to our team throughout the process so that we have been able to keep things updated and easily make changes now that the site has launched. I am grateful for their patience and very quick turnaround as we juggled a new strategic plan and new branding, all at the time of the website creation. I have been continually impressed with the expertise and the innovation that Highland brings to a project like ours. It was a pleasure to launch this site -- on time and on budget -- with their excellent work and support.

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    4.8 4.8 (6)
    4.3 4.3 (12)

  • Unico Connect

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    Your AI-Native Technology Partner

    AI-native software development company. We build intelligent digital products with agentic AI, RAG, web, mobile, and no-code 250+ products shipped across 13+ countries...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Unico Connect Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Cloud Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    • Highlands Charter School
    • AO Foundation
    • abc carpet & home
    • StayVista
    • Deep Meditate
    • FranchiseLab
    • Futwork
    • Alt Codes
    • Ecomm Pulse
    • Worxogo
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Unico Connect Reviews & Testimonials

    • Shifa Sutar
      Shifa Sutar Marketing at Blix
      4.5 ★

      Web Development Review from Shifa Sutar

      We had a great experience working with Unico team for our Google Workspace migration and account setup. The entire process was smooth and well-managed. The team was extremely supportive, responsive, and guided us at every step, making what could have been a complex transition feel effortless. Highly recommend their services.

    • Heta Patel
      Heta Patel Expansion Head at The Blue Kite
      4.8 ★

      Website Redesign Review from Heta Patel

      We engaged with Unico for website design and front-end coding for the same. It was a good experience overall. Initially we faced some issues which were resolved and the team mates for coding were great, had good knowledge and were able to deliver as per our expectations.

    • Hrishabh Sanghvi
      Hrishabh Sanghvi Founder & CPTO at Railofy
      4.7 ★

      Web Development Review from Hrishabh Sanghvi

      We have been working with Unico for over 5 years now. Very happy with their services and responsiveness. They are very customer-centric in their approach. We moved away from a larger firm to Unico, since this mid-size has a very cooperative engagement which worked well for us. Recommend them to anyone in Seed to Series B stage.

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    4.9 4.9 (30)
    4.4 4.4 (53)

  • Codiant

    AI-Driven Software Development & Digital Innovation

    Codiant, operating as a subsidiary of Yash Technologies, stands as an AI-Driven Software Development & Digital Innovation, with a specialization in Enterprise Mobility, Web Application Development, UI/UX Development, and Application Maintenance and Support Services...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    64 Projects Listed

    Codiant Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • IT Services
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    • Amrek
    • ePointments
    • Kurd Taxi
    • Fasla
    • Play Beauty
    • Playvidz
    • Vinedress
    • Livedate
    • Y Pay
    • Keep Me Safe
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Codiant Reviews & Testimonials

    • Chris Moser
      Chris Moser Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Chris Moser's Review Sourced from Google

      Very professional and kind and easy to work with. They have true talent and skill on there side. They were reasonable and work well with us. I would recommend them time and time again.

    • Jean Brillant
      Jean Brillant Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jean Brillant's Review Sourced from Google

      We originally designed something simple to test a market that quickly blossomed. We were at a crossroads of failing due to demand and not being able to supply or technically move forward. We partnered with Codiant to help write our next chapter. We began the journey by looking for a good code shop that we could work and communicate with. What we found instead was a partner in all facets. Codiant’s team share in our vision and mission. We’ve developed our App, website, and marketing through the firm and have been able to increase our footprint. I highly recommend Codiant for your next project if you are looking for a great partnership and growth.

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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • thunder::tech

    Bold Marketing Solutions To Ignite Your Brand.

    thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    thunder::tech Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
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    • Big Fig Mattress
    • John Carroll University
    • Kichler Lighting
    • Oatey
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    thunder::tech Reviews & Testimonials

    • Aaron Newby
      Aaron Newby Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Aaron Newby's Review Sourced from Google

      t::t has been a solid partner for us as we work to transform our digital presence. They have provided valuable strategic insights and their communication has been consistently prompt. I'd like to particularly call out James, Joe, and Xavier for their excellent work during our engagements. Thanks t::t team for being an excellent partner!

    • James Fashing
      James Fashing Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      James Fashing's Review Sourced from Google

      We've worked with Thunder::tech to replace our cooperative's website. They have delivered as promised and more than expected in a professional and timely manner. Their team members are creative, technical and professional experts. We're looking forward to working on a second phase of the project with them starting soon. T::T is big enough a agency that they have multiple experts on the team with overlapping knowledge to get the job done, but not such a huge company where one might get lost as a client. As a web and digital media pro with 20+ years of experience, I recommend Thunder::tech. - JF

    • Swetha Siripurapu
      Swetha Siripurapu Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Swetha Siripurapu's Review Sourced from Google

      The most horrible people! They are very reckless, don’t show up to appointments. Not once, not twice but thrice. You call to ask they dodge your calls. Don’t expect call backs. I went to Derek and texted him several times about this and asked to call. Nothing! Figured a month would be long enough. Don’t waste your time on these people

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    4.6 4.6 (14)

  • Soft Does

    Custom Software That Works In The Real World

    SoftDoes builds custom software, AI, and web applications for mid-market companies that need enterprise-grade results without the overhead of an in-house team. U.S.-based leadership. Full IP ownership. No lock-in...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Soft Does Services

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Blockchain
    • Software Testing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Big Data Analytics
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    • Altera
    • Brizacorp
    • Color and Harmony
    • FMY Orthodontics
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  • Flow Ninja Group LLC

    Your WebOps Team For Webflow

    Flow Ninja is your embedded WebOps team for enterprise marketing. Expert pods that build, optimize, and own outcomes for your Webflow sites...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • CRO
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    Location
    Stockton, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Flow Ninja Group LLC Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • CRO
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    • Upwork
    • Checkout.com
    • 21Shares
    • Trustly
    • Uberall
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  • Bigmouth Creative

    Building brands with bite.

    Bigmouth Creative is a purpose-driven brand and marketing agency that helps brands find their voice and amplify their impact. As a Certified B Corp, we blend strategy, design and storytelling to build brands that are as human as they are effective—helping companies and organizations do well by doing good...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Email Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Bigmouth Creative Services

    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Email Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Chicago Department of Public Health
    • Ortus Foundation
    • Urban Growers Collective
    • Prather Ebner Wilson
    • NAMI Chicago
    • American Medical Association
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