Name: 500 Designs
Address: 400 Spectrum Center Drive. Suite 1900, Irvine, United States, CA, 92618, US
Telephone: 9495206771
Price range: $100 - $149
Rating: 5.0

World-leading website design and branding agency

500 Designs is an award-winning full-service design agency. We've worked with:

Google
FedEx
3M
Cisco
TikTok
HubSpot
Fresh Del Monte
KBS
Betterhelp
and over 700 innovative businesses.

Min project size
$25,000+
Hourly rate
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Irvine, CA
Year founded
Founded 2017
Languages
Timezones

Overview by:

Stephen Brett

Chief Strategist / CEO About the Team

Service Lines

Web Design: 50%
Branding: 20%
Marketing Strategy: 20%
AI Consulting: 10%

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AI Expertise

Chatbots & Conversational AI: 60%
AI Recommendation Systems: 40%

Branding Focus

Brand strategy: 40%
Corporate identity: 35%
Brand messaging: 25%

AI Consulting Focus

AI Strategy: 40%
AI Deployment: 30%
AI Security Management: 20%
AI Maturation: 10%

CMS Focus

WordPress CMS: 100%

Frameworks and CMS

React: 40%
NodeJS: 25%
NextJS: 20%
VueJS: 15%

Industries

Business services: 25%
Medical: 25%
Consumer products & services: 20%
Financial services: 15%
eCommerce: 15%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 50%
Small Business (<$10M): 40%
Enterprise (>$1B): 10%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+

Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr

Rating for cost 4.9 /5

What Clients Have Said

500 Designs offers competitive pricing with strong value for cost. Clients report expenditures ranging from $6,000 to over $122,000, with consistent praise for timely delivery and quality outcomes across diverse projects, including branding and website design.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 36 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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500 Designs Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.9
Cost 4.9
Willing to Refer 4.9

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

High Client Retention and Referrals

Many clients continue to work with 500 Designs for ongoing projects and refer them to others, indicating a high level of trust and satisfaction with the services provided.
Strategic and Business-Oriented Approach

Clients appreciate 500 Designs' strategic mindset, as they not only focus on aesthetics but also consider the business implications of design decisions. This approach helps clients achieve their business goals and enhances their brand positioning.
Areas for Improvement: Deadline Specificity

While overall satisfaction is high, some clients suggest that 500 Designs could improve by providing more specific deadlines and clearer expectations at the start of projects to avoid miscommunication.
Diverse Industry Experience

500 Designs works with a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, legal, and more. Their ability to adapt and deliver tailored solutions for different sectors is highly valued by clients.
Strong Design and Branding Expertise

500 Designs consistently delivers high-quality design and branding services, impressing clients with their creativity and ability to capture the essence of a brand. Their work often exceeds expectations, leading to increased engagement and positive feedback from users and stakeholders.
Excellent Communication and Collaboration

500 Designs maintains strong communication with clients through virtual meetings and email, ensuring all parties are aligned. They are responsive, open to feedback, and proactively address client needs, fostering a positive working relationship.

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$10,000 to $49,999
Nov. 2020 - Apr. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 4.5

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Their great service, top design, and affordable pricing were impressive."

May 13, 2021

Director, Healthcare Company

Anonymous

Other industries
Syracuse, New York
1-10 Employees
Online Review
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500 Designs developed a WordPress website and designed a logo for a healthcare company. The team also created illustrations and animations for the client's products.

Thanks to 500 Designs' work, highly positive feedback was received from stakeholders, and site traffic and time on site increased. The team displayed effective communication through weekly emails and twice-weekly calls.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director at Health Care company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 500 Designs?

- New logo - New WordPress website - Illustrations and animations of our products

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

- Analyzed over 50 firms - Liked and talked to 10 top firms - They had the best pricing and timeline

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

- Logo design - Stylescape designs, to choose 1 - Mock-up design of each page - WordPress creation - Site launch

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

- Project Manager, weekly - 2-3 designs, on-demand

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

- Highly-positive feedback from customers and other stakeholders - Traffic and time-on-site increased

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

- Biweekly calls - Weekly e-mails - Very effective

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

- Their great service, top design, and affordable pricing were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

- Lower pricing would always be better

RATINGS

5.0

Other Design
Confidential
May - July 2020

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The whole process was very seamless."

Jul 7, 2020

Employee, Financial Services Company

Anonymous

Financial services
Newport Beach, California
51-200 Employees
Online Review
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500 Designs provided logo and website design. Their team supplied a designer who built the site.

500 Designs was excellent and the process was seamless. The workflow was effective and they communicated well.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Principal

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 500 Designs?

We wanted a new look (logo and website) to reach a broader investor base

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a new look that made us unique and helps to illustrate who we are

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After talking to many website designer, Steve was the best. He sent me samples of what 500 Designs has done in the past, and he walked me through the process over the phone. After looking at everything, Steve gave me the most reassurance that he will deliver what is promised.

Describe the project in detail.

New logo and website

What was the team composition?

Communication was only me between Steve & Jacky. On both sides, we have more people doing work and making comments on the results.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

It is excellent! The whole process was very seamless, and the work shows great talent from 500 Designs.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective and easy

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Great talent, easy to communicate, easy to work with, pleasantly exceeded our expectations

Are there any areas for improvement?

None

RATINGS

5.0

"Phenomenal"

UX/UI Design
Less than $10,000
Aug. - Sep. 2019

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"500 Designs’ team was on time and extremely accommodating."

Sep 23, 2019

Operations Director, Wellness App

Anonymous

Other industries
Los Angeles, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
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500 Designs handled various redesigns in order to adapt the app’s screens for an older demographic. The main goal was making the information and reports generated in the app easier to understand.

The redesigned screens have gotten phenomenal feedback for their increased user-friendliness, generating greater engagement and retention. 500 Designs excels at creating intuitive designs and conducting an overall positive work experience.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run operations for a health and wellness mobile app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 500 Designs?

We initially built our app for a younger and tech-savvy demographic, but after doing more user testing, we found that our app actually resonated more with the older demographic and needed a redesign to better suit it.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal of the project was to redesign our screens and make them more explicit and clear for the older demographic.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

500 Designs came highly recommended by a friend.

Describe the project in detail.

500 Designs revamped our designs. We basically needed progress reports in our app that were more comprehensive and user-friendly.

What was the team composition?

We had three dedicated individuals working on our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We've received many compliments from our users and have seen an increase in user engagement/retention because of 500 Designs’ work.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

500 Designs’ team was on time and extremely accommodating.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their work is spectacular and they have an eye for creating intuitive designs.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. We had a great experience with them and everything went well.

RATINGS

5.0

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Our Story

500 Designs is an award-winning agency based in Irvine, CA, trusted by global leaders including TikTok, Google, FedEx, HubSpot, 3M, and many more.

Our team brings together deep expertise in brand, UX/UI, digital marketing, and technology, delivering high-impact work rooted in clarity, strong execution, and results that last.

Meet the Team

Has built and scaled multiple high-growth businesses, including leading 500 Designs to Inc. 500 recognition. Helps clients shape business and brand strategy to clarify priorities, positioning, and next steps.

Co-founded multiple companies and design ventures. She sets the creative bar for brands that demand excellence, shaping cohesive, award-caliber experiences that build trust and perform across touchpoints.

Growth-focused marketing leader with experience across complex campaigns, helping brands scale through disciplined strategy, analytics, and execution.

Strategic advisor with experience guiding complex engagements, who helps leadership teams frame priorities and turn ambition into clear direction and measurable progress.

Delivery leader with deep experience running complex brand and digital programs, translating priorities into clear plans that keep work on track and outcomes predictable.

Client partner with experience managing multi-stakeholder engagements, aligning communication and delivery so work moves smoothly and decisions stay clear across teams.

Strategy leader with a strong track record in brand and experience strategy, turning research and data into decisive direction that sharpens positioning and drives growth.

Design leader with deep experience across product, web, and brand, shaping narrative-driven digital systems that connect storytelling, usability, and performance.

Award-winning creative leader with over a decade of experience guiding brand and digital work, ensuring every experience feels intentional and resonates with the right audience.

Engineering leader with extensive experience delivering complex web platforms, ensuring builds are secure, scalable, and engineered to support long-term growth.

What Sets Us Apart

Success in Strategy and Execution

Our strategies become action. We translate every insight into clear, practical steps that lead to visible and measurable outcomes. Execution is where the impact happens and where ideas turn into results that matter.

Dedicated Team of Experts

Your work is handled directly by senior strategists, systems thinkers, UX leaders, and project managers with deep enterprise, AI, and complex-system experience. You work with experts who have done it before at scale and who leave behind systems your teams can own.

Proven Success Across Industries

We have delivered transformative results across SaaS, enterprise tech, fintech, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. Our breadth of experience helps us spot patterns quickly, adapt to unique challenges, and apply proven solutions in new contexts.

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Verified Client Reviews: 39

Overall Review Rating: 5

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Last Updated: June 5, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	500 Designs LLC
Source	Delaware Division of Corporations
Jurisdiction of Formation	Delaware
Date of Formation	April 18, 2017
Status	Active
Last Updated	August 27, 2021
ID	6384241

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Moderate Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	January 1, 2022

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World-leading website design and branding agency

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Pricing Snapshot

What Clients Have Said

Most Common Project Size

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Reviews

500 Designs Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

High Client Retention and Referrals

Strategic and Business-Oriented Approach

Areas for Improvement: Deadline Specificity

Diverse Industry Experience

Strong Design and Branding Expertise

Excellent Communication and Collaboration

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Web Dev & Logo Design for Healthcare Company

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Logo & Website Design for Capital Group

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

RATINGS

Redesigns for Wellness Mobile App

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RATINGS

Portfolio & Awards

About the Team

Our Story

Meet the Team

Stephen BrettChief Strategist / CEO

Vivienne PiongChief Creative Officer

Mariya ManuelMarketing Director

Bella EngallaClient Solution Strategist

Olivia TalebiProject Director

Gabriella GonzalezAccount Manager

Bryn HsuStrategy Lead

Igi MaximoDesign Director

Nicole SoltesCreative Director

Mauro Carrera De FranceschiWeb Development Manager

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