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500 Designs is an award-winning full-service design agency. We've worked with:
- FedEx
- 3M
- Cisco
- TikTok
- HubSpot
- Fresh Del Monte
- KBS
- Betterhelp
- and over 700 innovative businesses.
Our work is seen and used by hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Our 100+ person team is incredibly passionate about every project, and it shows in our creativity, methodology, approach, results, and client relationships. The combination is unbeatable energy that sparks innovation and leads our clients to reach their goals. In 2022 on Inc5000, we ranked #426 of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S, #2 fastest growing Branding and Website Design agency.
Founded and led by serial entrepreneurs, we partner with ambitious leaders to design radically better online businesses, define compelling brand strategies, design delightful user experiences, and innovate performance-driven products and services.
We specialize in Branding, Website Design and Development, UI/UX design for applications, and AI Strategy.
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Min project size
$25,000+
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Hourly rate
$100 - $149 / hr
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Employees
50 - 249
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Locations
Irvine, CA
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Year founded
Founded 2017
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Languages
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Timezones
5 Languages that we service
- Mandarin
- English
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Portuguese
4 Timezones that we service
- CST
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- EST
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- MST
- Mountain Standard Time (MST)
- PST
- Pacific Standard Time (PST)
2 Locations
- Irvine , CA
- San Mateo , CA
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$25,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$100 - $149
/hr
What Clients Have Said
500 Designs offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $6,000 to over $122,000. Clients appreciate their strategic approach, timely delivery, and high-quality design work, making them a strong choice for branding and web development needs.
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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
Stephen BrettChief Strategist / CEO
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.
Vivienne PiongChief Creative Officer
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.
Mariya ManuelMarketing Director
Growth-focused marketing leader with experience across complex campaigns, helping brands scale through disciplined strategy, analytics, and execution.
Bella EngallaClient Solution Strategist
Strategic advisor with experience guiding complex engagements, who helps leadership teams frame priorities and turn ambition into clear direction and measurable progress.
Olivia TalebiProject Director
Delivery leader with deep experience running complex brand and digital programs, translating priorities into clear plans that keep work on track and outcomes predictable.
Gabriella GonzalezAccount Manager
Client partner with experience managing multi-stakeholder engagements, aligning communication and delivery so work moves smoothly and decisions stay clear across teams.
Bryn HsuStrategy Lead
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.
Igi MaximoDesign Director
Design leader with deep experience across product, web, and brand, shaping narrative-driven digital systems that connect storytelling, usability, and performance.
Nicole SoltesCreative Director
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.
Mauro Carrera De FranceschiWeb Development Manager
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.Clutch verification provides an additional layer of data to help you make the right purchasing decision of business services.
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- Last Updated
- May 21, 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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