Pentagram
New York, London, Austin, Berlin · Est. 1972 · 700+ employees · $150-$200/hr
The world's largest independent design consultancy, Pentagram brings together partners across architecture, graphic, and digital design to create iconic brand systems for global organizations.
Best for: Enterprises and global brands needing iconic brand systems.
Key clients: Grey Group, SeekOut, Tomo
AKQA
London · Est. 1994 · 6000+ employees · $10k+
A global innovation agency combining creativity, technology, and culture to create experiences that matter. AKQA works with the world's most admired brands to push digital boundaries.
Best for: Large enterprises investing in end-to-end digital innovation.
Key clients: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Netflix, Nike, Google, H&M, Volvo, Amazon
DEPT
Amsterdam + 25 global offices · Est. 2015 · 4000+ employees · $250k+ · $250-$350/hr
A pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates end-to-end digital experiences for the world's leading brands, combining creativity, technology, and data.
Best for: Large enterprises investing in end-to-end digital innovation.
Key clients: Netflix, Google, Van Gogh Museum, Audi, ASOS
Bakken & Bæck
Oslo, Barcelona, Bonn, London · Est. 2011
A digital product agency that helps companies create meaningful products and services. From concept to launch, they blend design thinking with technical excellence.
Best for: Innovation-driven startups and enterprises needing concept-to-launch product expertise.
Key clients: IKEA, Coinbase, Phantom
Burocratik
Coimbra & Porto, Portugal · Est. 2004
An award-winning digital design studio focused on branding, web design, and interactive experiences. Known for high-craft work from a compact senior team.
Best for: Brands wanting award-winning identity + high-craft web from a compact senior team.
Key clients: Unilever, Remote, Clear Street
Shoreditch Design
London, Melbourne · 25 employees · $25k+
A strategic UX and web design agency that helps SaaS, fintech, and B2B brands stand out with bold visuals and user-centered design.
Best for: SaaS, fintech, B2B brands seeking strategic UX + bold visuals.
Key clients: OddsJam, Gambly, BrewDog, Encore, Collective
The Branx
Cádiz, Spain · $100-$149/hr
A branding and digital design studio helping startups scale from seed to growth with cohesive brand identities and high-converting websites.
Best for: Startups scaling from seed to growth.
Key clients: A2R, Diamo, Easor, RevvedUp, Causaly, AstrumU