Top UX Designers in Washington DC
From Capitol Hill startups to global NGOs along K Street, Washington DC’s digital scene demands user experiences that are both intuitive and compliant. Clutch’s data-driven directory makes it easy to surface the UX design studios that understand the District’s unique mix of federal standards, accessibility rules, and multicultural audiences.
Every agency listed here has been reviewed through Clutch’s rigorous, phone-verified process, so you can hire with confidence. Use the filters to sort by budget, client size, or industry specialty—whether you’re refreshing a civic tech portal or launching a B2B SaaS platform near Union Market.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 61 projectsQubika is a UX/UI design company renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to user-centered design. With a focus on mobile and app development, 100% of reviewers highlight Qubika's professionalism, responsiveness, and quality of work. Clients commend their ability to deliver high-quality, bug-free products on time, with 0% negative feedback across reviews. Their strong company culture and alignment with clients’ objectives make them a preferred choice for UX/UI design projects.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 83 projectsGoji Labs is a versatile UX/UI design and development company known for its comprehensive services, including mobile and web app design, website development, and UX strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. The company excels in understanding client visions, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining effective communication, making them an ideal partner for projects requiring user-centered design and development.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 94 projectsMomentum Design Lab is a distinguished UX/UI design firm that excels in providing comprehensive user experience and interface design solutions. Reviews highlight their professionalism, efficient project management, and ability to deliver on time and budget, with a 95% adherence to timelines. Clients have praised their user-centered design approach and innovative solutions, while indicating a desire for more competitive pricing. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their exceptional communication and collaborative process.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 37 projectsOrizon Design is a UX/UI design firm known for its professional and creative approach to user-centered design. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their efficient project management, timely delivery, and ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive and visually engaging interfaces. Over 90% of reviews highlight their impressive collaboration and communication skills, emphasizing their commitment to meeting client needs.
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Launched in 2014, Prominent Edge LLC is a small big data company. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Solution Explorer is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company was launched in 2014. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 34 projectsGlow Design Agency is a prominent UX/UI design firm specializing in creating user-friendly and visually appealing digital interfaces. With over 90% positive feedback, clients consistently highlight their ability to deliver high-quality, intuitive designs on time. Approximately 75% of reviews commend their effective project management and responsive communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 24 projectsSinglemind is a UX/UI design and development firm known for its strong partnership approach and technical expertise. They consistently deliver high-quality user-centered design solutions, with 100% of reviews praising their responsiveness and ability to meet project timelines and budgets. Clients highlight their cultural fit and comprehensive understanding of user experience design as key strengths.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 20 projectsROSSUL is a distinguished UX/UI design company known for its comprehensive approach to user-centered design and digital interface design. Across their reviews, ROSSUL consistently receives high praise for understanding complex requirements and delivering intuitive, aesthetically pleasing designs. Impressively, 100% of reviewers noted their ability to translate vague concepts into refined user experiences, with 90% highlighting their efficient project management and proactive communication.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Hyper-Loop Digital Marketing & SEO Services is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Make Integrated is a Digital Strategy company established in 2020. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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Khoury Public Relations and Media Group is a public relations agency. Their small team of employees is in Fairfax, Virginia. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pikesville, MD
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Founded in 2017, Chainbot Solutions, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Pikesville, Maryland. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Blakeslee is a SEO company. The Baltimore, Maryland-based company offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 27 projectsFuzzy Math is a UX/UI design company specializing in User Experience and User Interface Design, offering services such as UX Discovery, user research, and design systems. Their reviews reflect overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising their professionalism, communication, and project management, with consistent on-time delivery and alignment with client values. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their design talent, flexibility, and ability to adapt to client needs, showcasing expertise in User-Centered and Digital Interface Design.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves Washington, DCServices provided
See all 7 projectsMeticular is a user experience design company specializing in UX/UI design services, known for its comprehensive approach to digital interface design. Across the reviews, Meticular is frequently praised for its professionalism, expertise, and ability to seamlessly integrate with client teams, with 100% of reviewers mentioning their effective communication and responsiveness. Despite occasional delays, the overall client satisfaction remains high, emphasizing their commitment to delivering exceptional user-centered design solutions.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Catonsville, MD
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Chameleon is a branding firm founded in 2020. The agency specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Founded in 2020, Onlife is a video production agency. The small team specializes in Video Production and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, MD
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Mokxa Technologies, LLC is a Cybersecurity company established in 2013. Their services include Cybersecurity and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aldie, VA
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Basecamp Consulting and Solutions LLC is an user experience agency. Their small team is located in Aldie, Virginia and offers UX/UI Design and Architectural Design. The agency was established in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ellicott City, MD
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Based in Ellicott City, Maryland and Hyderabad, India, LionOrbit Tech Solutions LLC is an UX design agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Established in 2005, Substance151 is a SEO agency. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Germantown, MD
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Established in 2017, Lares IT Solutions is a small Germantown, Maryland-based UX company. Their team provides UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laurel, MD
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Established in 2012, UVS InfoTech is a Robotics Process Automation company. The team specializes in Robotics Process Automation and Web Design and is headquartered in Laurel, Maryland.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Sizeable, Inc., a small web development firm, is in Baltimore, Maryland. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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Small Market Research company Perspicacity Labs LLC, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The team focuses on Market Research and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerStafford, VA
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Joe King Studios is a web design agency founded in 2012. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rockville, MD
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USTAS Technologies Inc is a SEO agency. They are in Rockville, Maryland, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDundalk, MD
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Small web design company Brizzle.Dev, is based in Dundalk, Maryland. The team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerBaltimore, MD
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Webz by Elise is a SEO services firm launched in 2022. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Giats is a SEO services firm. In Bowie, Maryland, the agency was established in 2014. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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Pulp is an user experience company. They are located in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland and have small team. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, MD
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Cybersecurity company Enterprise Solutions Realized, Inc. Was founded in 2004. The agency offers Cybersecurity and IT managed services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ellicott City, MD
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4A Consulting, LLC is an Ellicott City, Maryland-based user experience design agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$250,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nottingham, MD
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Diamond App Group LLC is a small custom software development company founded in 2017. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Iconuxe, a web design company, was founded in 2021. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, the team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Novak Birch is a Baltimore, Maryland-based branding firm. Founded in 1987, the team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Branding agency Digital Ads was established in 2024. The agency specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Valsatech is an user experience company. The Milford Mill, Maryland-based firm was established in 2008. Their services include UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Jackson Walker Design Group, a branding agency, was established in 2006. Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, the team focuses on Branding and UX/UI Design.
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Ad Ambience is a branding agency. In Baltimore, Maryland, the agency was founded in 2022. Their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Younts Design Inc. Is a small branding company. Founded in 2013, the team offers Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sparks, MD
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DISRUPTIVE INC. Is a SEO company. The Sparks, Maryland-based agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Web design agency Web Adaptive was established in 2000. The company specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Sage Growth Partners is a SEO company. They are based in Baltimore, Maryland and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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G1440, a web design agency, was launched in 2002. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design and is located in Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Elkridge, MD
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Small video production agency Henderson Creative, is located in Elkridge, Maryland. Their services include Video Production and Web Design.
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Branding agency KM Digital was established in 2012. The agency focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Halethorpe, MD
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MDMA is a Halethorpe, Maryland-based PPC company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Vitamin is a branding firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 2002, the team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Points North Design, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Nightshift Creative is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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Exponential Marketing | All American Management Group,Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and the agency is in Leesburg, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Stratifi Creative is a branding agency. The Fredericksburg, Virginia-based firm was launched in 2013. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cambridge, MD
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TechWrath, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2019. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hagerstown, MD
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Founded in 1994, d'Vinci Interactive is a small Hagerstown, Maryland-based Corporate Training & Coaching company. Their team provides Corporate Training & Coaching and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, MD
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Open Professional Group is a Westminster, Maryland-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Aberdeen, MD
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WebIXI is a small Digital Strategy company established in 1995. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Forest Hill, MD
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RPM Tech (Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Technologies, LLC), a Product Design company, was founded in 2006. The small team provides Product Design and Contract Manufacturing.
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List of the Top 15 Washington DC User Experience (UX) Agencies
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tysons, VA
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34.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Arlington, VA
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28.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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36.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vienna, VA
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33.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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33.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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36.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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34.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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34.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Arlington, VA
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vienna, VA
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32.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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35.3/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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31/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Falls Church, VA
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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34.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Takoma Park, MD
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% UX/UI Design90% Other -
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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28.3/40.013/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% UX/UI Design70% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% UX/UI Design80% Other -
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% UX/UI Design85% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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25.3/40.017/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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28.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% UX/UI Design85% Other -
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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28.5/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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24.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% UX/UI Design75% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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28.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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26.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.5/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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25/40.016.4/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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25/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% UX/UI Design90% Other
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Washington DC UX Designer FAQs
DC agencies frequently support a myriad of clients thanks to the region’s unique business landscape, mainly those from:
- Government and civic tech
- Healthcare and health policy
- Education and EdTech (think Georgetown and GWU spin-outs)
- Cybersecurity and defense contractors
- Nonprofits and international development organizations
- B2B SaaS and data-driven analytics firms
DC-based UX designers work at the crossroads of government, advocacy, and cutting-edge tech. They’re fluent in Section 508 accessibility, FedRAMP security requirements, and the expectations of policy-minded stakeholders—expertise you don’t always find in other markets.
Moreover, local teams can also facilitate in-person workshops at your office or on-site with federal agencies, shortening feedback loops and aligning everyone around user-centric outcomes.
Rates generally fall between $120 – $200 per hour, reflecting the region’s high cost of living and specialized skill sets. Smaller discovery or usability audit projects can start around $15,000 – $25,000. Full-scale redesigns for enterprise platforms often range from $80,000 – $200,000+, especially when research, prototyping, and development hand-off are included.
- Align on goals—i.e., conversion, accessibility, or brand perception.
- Review relevant Clutch case studies for projects in your sector.
- Confirm the team’s familiarity with WCAG and Section 508 if you serve public audiences.
- Ask for facilitation examples: DC firms excel at stakeholder workshops; make sure they have a proven framework.
- Compare project management tools and communication cadence, especially if you operate across multiple time zones.
It's not easy to narrow your options from hundreds of firms down to the top two or three. Clutch prepared detailed resources and filters to help you navigate through the market.
- Limited understanding of accessibility or compliance requirements.
- Overpromising fast turnarounds without user research.
- Vague pricing with no line-item breakdown.
- Reliance on offshore teams without clear communication plans.
- Few local references or case studies in regulated industries.
Some red flags can be deceiving, but don't underestimate them. Make sure to avoid any of these warning signs as soon as you spot them.