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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, CanadaServices provided
See all 37 projectsOrizon Design is a web and UI/UX design company highly praised for its responsiveness, professionalism, and creativity. Across various reviews, 100% highlight their efficient project management and ability to deliver on time. Clients appreciate their ability to adapt to changing needs and their thorough understanding of design language, positioning them as a top choice for comprehensive design and development projects.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Krk, CroatiaServices provided
See all 12 projectsBB Agency is a renowned design and branding company excelling in web design, branding, UX/UI, and digital strategy, particularly for B2B SaaS companies. The reviews showcase their exceptional creativity, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their ability to blend innovative design with strategic thinking. Reviewers frequently appreciate their seamless project management and collaborative approach, with 50% highlighting their impressive ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work. The company is praised for its attention to detail and proactive communication, making them a trusted partner for transformative projects.
$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TXServices provided
See all 16 projectsBlackribbit is a branding and marketing agency known for its expertise in developing comprehensive brand identities, strategic marketing plans, and user-friendly websites. Across the reviews, clients consistently praised the company's professionalism, attention to detail, and effective communication, with a 100% satisfaction rate noted in the feedback. Blackribbit's collaborative approach and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget emphasize their reliability and effectiveness in meeting diverse client needs.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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ADZONE 360, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Bakı, Azerbaijan. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kathmandu, Nepal
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Infocom Solutions Private Limited is a Digital Strategy company located in Kathmandu, Nepal. They focus on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 9 projectsNUEX Creative is a versatile branding and web development agency known for its expertise in logo design, brand strategy, packaging, and comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Clients consistently praise their project management skills and ability to exceed expectations, with 100% expressing satisfaction in areas of creativity, responsiveness, and results. NUEX Creative's adaptability and client-focused culture make them a preferred choice for businesses across various industries.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, EnglandServices provided
See all 49 projectsDuck.Design is a design agency specializing in UI/UX, website redesign, and branding services. The feedback on their work is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism, timely delivery, and creativity. Themes across reviews highlight their ability to understand business needs, enhance user engagement, and deliver high-quality design solutions efficiently, although some mentioned time zone challenges.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Annapolis, MDServices provided
See all 39 projectsContrast & Co. is a branding and creative agency known for delivering comprehensive brand identity solutions, web development, and marketing strategies. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its project management and creative output, with over 80% of reviews highlighting its strong communication and alignment with client goals. Clients frequently commend them for their strategic approach and ability to transform complex ideas into compelling visual and verbal narratives.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Web design agency ERALP SOFTWARE provides Web Design and UX/UI Design. They are based in Izmir, Türkiye.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Crobstacle Ventures LLP is a branding company. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Airdrie, Canada, their team offers Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRoxborough Park, CO
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Laura Bingham Creative is a Roxborough Park, Colorado-based graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBlagnac, France
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Freelance Webflow Developer | Stefano Fresch, a branding company, is based in Blagnac, France. Their services include Branding and UX/UI Design.
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See all 1 projectsSakura One provides exceptional website design services, known for their high-quality work, quick delivery, and 24/7 customer service. Clients commend the company's ability to increase online sales and enhance search visibility. Overall, feedback highlights their reliable project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication, making them a highly recommended choice for website-related needs.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Redfern, AustraliaServices provided
See all 61 projectsCUT THRU is a branding and creative agency specializing in brand strategy, identity, and marketing solutions. Their clients have praised their innovative, responsive, and professional approach, with 100% satisfaction across reviews. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlighted their strategic insight and creativity as standout qualities. CUT THRU is recognized for delivering projects on time and adapting to clients' evolving needs.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Ciudad de México, MexicoServices provided
See all 14 projectsSUBE Digital Agency is a digital marketing company specializing in lead generation, SEO, and content creation. The agency receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their punctuality, expert team, and ability to deliver measurable results such as increased traffic and conversion rates. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their effective communication and tailored services, indicating strong customer satisfaction.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Poznań, PolandServices provided
See all 28 projectsHuman Creative is a web design and branding agency known for delivering modern, user-friendly websites and cohesive brand identities. Consistently praised for creativity and responsiveness, they have achieved high client satisfaction, as evidenced by positive feedback in 100% of their reviews. Clients commend their ability to translate visions into compelling designs and their commitment to high-quality deliverables, with minor suggestions for improvement in project management and technical precision.
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Digital Agency Bangkok Co., Ltd. Is a small website development company founded in 2023. Their services include Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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AGS Developers is an e-commerce development company. They provide E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization and are in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Big Picture, a graphic design company, is based in London, England. Their services include Graphic Design and Video Production.
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See all 1 projectsTrailblazed offers comprehensive branding and marketing services, including visual identity creation, market research, and social media strategy development. Reviews highlight their professional and friendly communication, timely delivery, and high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Clients praise Trailblazed for their collaborative approach and effective project management.
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Freelancing Grow is a web design agency. The Faisalabad, Pakistan-based company was established in 2023. Their team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Design Dive Solutions, a branding agency, was launched in 2023. Headquartered in Flushing, New York, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Kime Studios is a branding company in Cairo, Egypt, Egypt. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Advertising company Brandzworx was established in 2018. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is based in Pune, India.
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Insight Crafts Marketing is a SEO company established in 2021. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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WEBZDEM Limited is a small SEO agency in Muscat, Oman and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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Founded in 2020, ADL Services is a small social media marketing agency located in Ariara, Bangladesh. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsAt H16M Agency: From UX/UI Design to Branding, Marketing & Web Development, we blend creativity with expertise. As we are artists at heart, we believe that every project is a canvas, awaiting
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Delhi Marketing is a SEO agency. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerKinlough, Ireland
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Science Design Services is an Other Design company. Founded in 2018, their team focuses on Other Design and Print Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Skopje, North Macedonia
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Identity Creative studio is a Market Research company. They were founded in 2015, and their services include Market Research and Branding.
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Headquartered in Redondo Beach, California, The Beachhouse is a video production agency. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Wire Digital Multimedia Marketing Agency is a branding agency. They were launched in 2016 and offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Timonium, MD
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Hometrack Real Estate Photography and Marketing is a branding agency. The agency is based in Timonium, Maryland. Their team offers Branding and Architectural Design.
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Sadhvi Software Solutions is an Other Design company. The Vellakinar, India-based company was established in 2022. Their services include Other Design and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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See all 1 projectsClixtalk specializes in creating and hosting websites, demonstrated through their successful development of a portfolio website for a professional artist. Clients highlight Clixtalk's personable and professional service, effective communication, and alignment with client needs as key strengths, with no noted areas for improvement, suggesting high satisfaction with their offerings.
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Azam Web Solutions is a web development firm. The Lahore, Pakistan-based agency offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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JustSoftware Enterprises, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2023. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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See all 2 projectsAvanza Branding Agency is a full-service branding and marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses create memorable and impactful brands. With a blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsAt ApexioSoft, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge software solutions tailored to your business needs. As a top software development company, we specialize in responsive website development,
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsThrei Strategy offers branding and web development services. The overall feedback indicates dissatisfaction, highlighting issues with professionalism, communication, and skill levels. Clients report delayed responses and unprofessional conduct, suggesting significant room for improvement in project management and client interaction.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bucuresti, Romania
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Digital Summer is a website development company established in 2019. The agency provides Web Development and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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Located in , DigiPod is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Located in Ibadan, Nigeria, O2 Creavito is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Tilet tech, a branding firm, was launched in 2022. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy and is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Ensamble is a small Ciudad de México, Mexico-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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SageGambit , a web development firm, specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development. The firm is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Winmove is a London, England-based UX design company. Their services include UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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Mada Media is a web design agency. The small Acacia Ridge, Australia-based team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design. The firm was established in 2022.
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The Ant Firm, Ltd. Is a branding firm based in Toronto, Canada. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2023.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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ARRR is a Corporate Photography company launched in 2022. Their team specializes in Corporate Photography and Graphic Design.
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Ditych is a website development firm in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Established in 2024, the team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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VIDNOVA is a branding firm. Founded in 2024, their team provides Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Coventry, England
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Pandaism Design, an Advertising company, was launched in 2003. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is based in Coventry, England.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Chiraro Digital Solutions is a social media marketing company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Portray Digital is a web design agency. The firm was launched in 2024. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Youngstown, OH
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Revive Design is a graphic design agency. The Youngstown, Ohio-based company focuses on Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Bostoneo Solutions is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hemel Hempstead, England
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Established in 2024, The Creative Box is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Best Design Agencies Across the World
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London, England
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37.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gdańsk, Poland
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38.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Camden, NJ
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26.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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37.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Conshohocken, PA
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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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39.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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34.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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39/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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38.2/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lisboa, Portugal
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33.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31.5/40.018/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249McKinney, TX
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38.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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38.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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38/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Oakland Park, FL
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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37.8/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Digital Design50% Product Design
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Clutch highlights firms delivering solutions across the UI/UX, branding, product, and visual design disciplines twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top design agencies for Fall 2025 include:
Design agencies specialize in a variety of creative solutions. Most full-service design firms handle different projects such as:
- Brand identity and logo creation
- Website and UI/UX design
- Print and packaging design
- Motion graphics and illustration
- Design audits and strategy workshops
Specialized agencies may focus on a single niche (e.g., product design or interior branding) while larger studios provide end-to-end creative support, including development and marketing collateral.
Design agencies translate business goals into visual experiences. Their extensive teams research your brand, audience, and competitors, then craft assets—such as websites, logos, or product interfaces. They create compelling visual assets that communicate your message clearly and consistently. Beyond aesthetics, agencies focus on usability and brand differentiation to drive engagement, conversions, and loyalty.
Common metrics include conversion rates, time on page, reduced bounce rates, and engagement scores. Design agencies may conduct A/B tests, track analytics dashboards, and compare performance before and after redesigns to quantify value.
According to data gathered by our team at Clutch, most design projects fall under $10,000, while hourly rates typically range $25 – $49. Budgets vary based on several crucial factors including scope, complexity, and region. Expect higher costs for multi-disciplinary teams, advanced animations, or rapid timelines. As always, make sure to request an itemized quote that details deliverables, revision rounds, and licensing rights.
Selecting the right design agency isn’t an easy task, especially considering the factors to consider and countless agencies in the market. Start by reviewing portfolios that match your industry and style preferences. Confirm the following points:
- Proven results (top-quality output, case studies, metrics)
- Clear communication and feedback loops
- Transparent pricing and timelines
- Cultural fit with your team
Shortlist 3–5 agencies, interview each, and compare proposals before signing an agreement.
Ignoring warning signs leads to more problems for you than returns on your investment. Be observant and beware of agencies that may have any of the following red flags:
- Guarantee specific ROI without data
- Reuse templates without customization
- Are vague about ownership of source files
- Avoid showing references or full project details
- Charge hidden fees or skip written contracts
- Can we review your portfolio and speak with past clients?
- Who will be on our project team, and what are their roles?
- How many revision rounds are included?
- What is your process for meeting deadlines and milestones?
- Which design tools and collaboration platforms do you use?
- Who owns the final source files and intellectual property?
Freelancers are ideal for single, well-defined tasks (e.g., a one-off logo) and tight budgets. Moreover, design agencies bring multidisciplinary teams—brand strategists, UI/UX designers, developers—capable of handling complex, long-term projects. While full-scale service providers cost more, they offer built-in project management, scalability, and a broader skill set.