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Xhilarate is a full-service branding, web design, digital, and content agency that helps organizations build and evolve brands. We create visual and verbal brand systems that engage audiences, strengthen perception, and drive measurable growth.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2016
  • Languages
  • Timezones

Overview by:

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Russ Napolitano
Partner, Creator of Opportunities About the Team

1 Language that we service

  • English

1 Timezone that we service

EAT
Eastern African Time (EAT)

1 Locations

  • Philadelphia , PA

Industries
Business services
15%
Financial services
15%
Medical
15%
Other industries
15%
Consumer products & services
10%
Education
10%
Non-profit
10%
Real estate
10%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
50%
Small Business (<$10M)
30%
Enterprise (>$1B)
20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Xhilarate offers flexible pricing, with project costs ranging from $6,000 to over $200,000. Clients appreciate their value for money, exceptional customer service, and responsiveness, indicating strong overall satisfaction with the cost-to-value ratio across various projects.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 26 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Xhilarate Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 4.8
  • Cost 4.8
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Positive Client Feedback and Outcomes

    Xhilarate's work frequently receives positive feedback from clients and stakeholders. Their designs and strategies often lead to measurable improvements in engagement, brand recognition, and overall client satisfaction.

  • Responsive and Adaptive Team

    Clients highlight Xhilarate's ability to be responsive and adaptive throughout projects. The team is known for their flexibility in adjusting to client feedback and changing project requirements, ensuring successful outcomes.

  • Innovative and Creative Solutions

    Xhilarate is recognized for their innovative and creative approach. They are not afraid to push the envelope and explore outside-the-box ideas, which often results in unique and effective solutions that stand out in competitive markets.

  • Room for Creative Freedom

    While generally satisfied, some clients suggest Xhilarate should continue to embrace their creative freedom and push design boundaries. This feedback indicates an opportunity for Xhilarate to further enhance their innovation and creativity.

  • Customer-Centric Approach

    Xhilarate is praised for their exceptional customer service. They take the time to understand client needs and goals, ensuring that each project aligns with the client's vision. Their ability to make clients feel prioritized and involved in the process is a recurring theme in reviews.

  • High Client Satisfaction with Deliverables

    Overall, clients are highly satisfied with the deliverables provided by Xhilarate. The quality of their work, combined with their ability to meet client expectations, leads to successful and enduring partnerships.

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Graphic & Print Design for Nonprofit Organization

  • Graphic Design Logo Print Design
  • Digital Signage Design
    +3
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their combination of professionalism, creativity, and genuine care made working with them an exceptional experience."

Feb 18, 2026
Dev Mgr of Special Events/Corporate Relations, Nonprofit Org
Anonymous
Verified
  • Non-profit
  • Villanova, Pennsylvania
  • 5,001-10,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Xhilarate provided graphic and print design services for a nonprofit organization. The team created logos, adaptable templates, event materials, and visual identities for the client's annual fundraising events.

Branding, Web Dev & SEO for Nonprofit

  • Branding Search Engine Optimization Web Development
  • WordPress CMS
    +1
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May - Oct. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Everyone we talked with has been so friendly and open to our work."

Jan 8, 2025
Director of Comms, Parent Institute for Quality Education
Isaac Cox
Verified
  • Other industries
  • National City, California
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Xhilarate provided branding and web development services for a nonprofit. The team designed the client's logo, built their website using Figma and WordPress, and developed the pages' SEO.

Branding Services for Brewing Company

  • Branding Generative AI Graphic Design Logo Packaging Design
  • AI Image Generation
    +5
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Sep. 2022 - Apr. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"From the overall logo design and accompanying iterations to the packaging design, Xhilarate killed it!"

Jul 20, 2023
Partner, Three 3's Brewing Company
Diane Geller
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Hammonton, New Jersey
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Xhilarate provided a brewing company with branding services, from creating a logo to designing can labels. They also produced brand guidelines, including typography usage, color palette, and imagery style.

Rebrand & Web Redesign for Oral Products Manufacturing Firm

  • Branding Web Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • May 2021 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They’re great to work with."

Aug 5, 2022
CEO, ProFresh
Ron Richter
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Xhilarate provides branding services for an oral care products manufacturer. This involved establishing a new branding for the client’s product and redesigning and maintaining their website.

Website Design & Branding for Software Consultancy

  • Branding Web Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Sep. 2021 - Mar. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Xhilarate has managed to toe the line between exciting design and traditional professionalism."

Jul 19, 2022
COO, Axon Collective, LLC
Owen Goode
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Houston, Texas
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Xhilarate was hired by a software consultancy to design a new website, along with a branding guide and business model. The team collaborated with the client's partner agency that developed the website.

Naming, Rebranding & Web Design & Dev for Asset Mgmt Company

  • Branding Web Design Web Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Nov. 2020 - May 2021
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“I asked them to go outside of their comfort zone, and I don’t think that they could have done anything better.”

Jul 23, 2021
Founder, RevolutionX Asset Management
Frank Hanna
Verified
  • Financial services
  • West Chester, Pennsylvania
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Xhilarate helped an asset management firm with naming, rebranding, and website development. They learned about the client’s business to define the assets and put a story behind the deliverables.

Branding & Web Dev for Strategy & Management Consulting Firm

  • Branding Web Development
  • Confidential
  • Nov. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are on top of everything." 

Jun 4, 2021
Managing Partner, AEGIS Advisory Partners
Greg Derderian
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Albany, New York
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Xhilarate has helped build a start-up's digital identity and brand presence from the ground up, collaborating on a logo, name, and website. An iterative process ensured the client's insights were incorporated. 

Graphic Design Services for Think Tank

  • Branding
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Aug. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Xhilarate is easygoing and professional, which is unusual because it’s typically one or the other with agencies."

Mar 3, 2021
Manager, Bertelsmann Foundation
Emily Benson
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

A think tank engaged Xhilarate for graphic design services to support the publication of an AI public policy report. The team provided graphics and designs for the report to augment the reader’s experience.

Branding Assets & Logo Design for Arts Organization

  • Branding Other Design
  • Less than $10,000
  • Aug. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“I’m impressed that they can absorb the DNA of a project such as ours and then interpret our ideas into graphics.”

Feb 3, 2021
Owner, Communications Agency
Anonymous
Verified
  • Arts, entertainment & music
  • New Hope, Pennsylvania
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Xhilarate has designed creative assets to shape an emerging art organization’s brand identity. They’ve maintained the organization’s heritage theme while translating it for a more contemporary audience.

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Our Story

Xhilarate began as a digital-first agency and has evolved into a full-service branding, design, and digital agency helping organizations build, grow, and transform their brands across every touchpoint. Independently owned and fully remote, we assemble custom teams of senior-level experts tailored to each client’s needs—allowing us to stay nimble, collaborative, and competitively priced while delivering strategic, creative solutions that engage, excite, and inspire.

Meet the Team

Russ Napolitano

Russ NapolitanoPartner, Creator of Opportunities

Russ is endlessly curious, using thoughtful questions and experience to uncover insights, build trust, and inspire meaningful solutions. Many of his client partnerships span 30+ years—a reflection of collaboration, relationships, and results.

Michael McDonald

Michael McDonaldCo-Founder, Creative Lead

Michael is a Co-Founder and Creative Lead known for transforming strategy and insight into award-winning brand experiences. His work has earned industry recognition and client trust by turning complex challenges into compelling creative solutions.

Bobbie Morgan

Bobbie MorganProject Manager

Bobbie brings 12+ years of marketing and communications experience and has managed more than $15MM in creative projects. She is relentless about keeping projects on track, on time, and on budget while delivering effective creative solutions.

Ryan Bonner

Ryan BonnerBrand Strategist

Ryan is a seasoned brand strategist and “brand wizard” who uncovers the magic in brands through deep research, insight, and storytelling. His award-winning work helps organizations build meaningful connections with diverse audiences.

Ryan Schlegel

Ryan SchlegelSenior Designer

Ryan brings 20+ years of experience creating impactful print and digital design solutions. He helps clients build, evolve, and refresh brand identity systems through thoughtful, strategic creative across a wide range of industries.

Adam Nichols

Adam NicholsLead Developer

Adam brings nearly 20 years of experience in web development, project management, and digital strategy. As Xhilarate’s web development lead, he delivers high-performing digital solutions for clients from startups to Fortune 500 brands.

Karen Seymour

Karen SeymourSocial Storyteller & Digital Strategist

Karen helps mission-driven organizations expand their reach through smart, story-driven digital campaigns. With 15+ years of leadership experience, she transforms complex ideas into clear, engaging messaging that builds connection and impact.

Rose Kilbane

Rose KilbaneProduction Artist

Rose is a seasoned production artist and designer with 10+ years of experience transforming complex ideas into intuitive visual systems. With a user-first mindset and industrial design background, she creates polished, impactful creative solutions.

Luke Rafferty

Luke RaffertyVideo Guru

Luke is an award-winning videographer and filmmaker known for compelling digital storytelling. He has created cinematic content for brands including 21st Century Fox, JetBlue, American Airlines, and National Geographic.

What Sets Us Apart

Senior Expertise. Teams Built for Your Needs

We assemble custom teams of senior-level experts based on each client’s specific needs, ensuring strategic thinking, creative excellence, and specialized expertise on every engagement.

Nimble, Flexible Approach

Our agile structure allows us to move quickly, adapt seamlessly, collaborate efficiently, and deliver exceptional value without the layers and overhead of larger agencies.

Strategy + Creativity + Execution

We combine brand strategy, design, digital, content, and development under one roof—creating integrated solutions that not only look great, but drive real business impact.

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Verified Client Reviews
27
Overall Review Rating
4.9
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
April 6, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Xhilarate Inc
Source Pennsylvania Department of State
Jurisdiction of Formation Pennsylvania
Date of Formation May 19, 2016
Status Active
Last Updated August 4, 2021
ID 6408184

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated January 1, 2022
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444 North 4th Street, Unit 606 PhiladelphiaPA, United States 19123

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