Top 60 Design Agencies in San Jose

Imarc did a custom redesign of a site for a healthcare nonprofit. They worked with the client to develop a model for the site and built it using CraftCMS to meet the client’s security requirements. The clients were pleased with the new site. 

“The changes were instantaneous and received positive feedback from clients, sponsors, and our hospital colleagues. The site is professional and makes our branding more cohesive.” – Biz. Dev. and Com. Manager, Healthcare Nonprofit

Studio Red was responsible for the revamping of an outdated UI/UX design for a bioanalytics company. They worked to refine the client's user workflows and UI, aiming to improve the overall UI/UX design. As a result of Studio Red's work, the client reported high levels of interest in their product. 

"The product was recently announced with a lot of market interest and several orders in hand within a week after the announcement of the product availability. The product won a silver Life Science Industry award for product innovation." - SVP Marketing, Bioanalytics Company

Epsilon transformed a static website into a dynamic and interactive site for a public sector institution. The project entailed visual designs, page reviews, usability tests, and backend development. The client saw a dramatic improvement in traffic to the site.

“They [Epsilon] follow best practices in most cases, and that’s really their forte. It’s quite obvious that they’re very skilled at what they do.” – Chief of Application Services, Public Sector Institution

A retail chain hired 3Q Digital to help with its paid search and social media marketing. From this partnership, the chain's conversion rates improved over 30%, and the ROI for search campaigns improved by 40%.

“I’m most impressed with 3Q Digital's knowledge of all the advanced and best tactics, features, and betas. They’re always much farther ahead, and they’ve actually got experience doing them. A lot of agencies don’t have the experience.” – Digital Marketing Manager, Retail Chain

Y Media Labs developed mobile apps for a financial services firm on both iOS and Android to complement the existing web-based platform. The team’s responsiveness and focused approach gave the client early confidence and ultimately returned a premium finished product.

“Y Media Labs really goes above and beyond to work with the client to ensure that the final user experience is great. To this end, they work with best practices and prior experience to improve our offering.” – Mobile Product Lead, Financial Services Platform

Studio 22 worked on branding and redesigned a website for an energy startup. They managed logo design, print design, industry marketing materials, and presentation templates as part of a rebrand. The client was impressed with their efficient project management.  

“They were able to complete the project on our extremely aggressive timeline, which speaks volumes in terms of their management of the project.” – CEO, Energy Startup 

Momentum worked with a large CX product company to develop UX designs and strategies that increased user engagement. They worked with their EVP of product management to understand the customer needs and delivered quick design prototypes within weeks. Momentum delivered high-quality ideas and responded with a quality product prototype.

"They were highly responsive and delivered against a tight deadline." – EVP of Product Management, CX Company

A Houston-based product design company needed Lollypop Design Studio to convert behavioral research into simple designs, including wireframes. Lollypop Design Studio created the UX/UI for automation software, leading to a positive partnership between the two companies.  

"I believe Lollypop was able to bring the right kind of productivity and innovation. We’ve never had a problem with the quality of their outcomes." - Founder, Product Design Company

A Maryland credit union hired R2integrated for their digital marketing expertise. The work included content development and a SEO/PPC campaign. While the credit union didn’t have previous experience with monitoring search and digital strategy, they reported an increase in social media traffic and progress from the campaigns.

“We feel extremely justified in the number of resources we invest in their services. They add considerable value to our business.” – Digital Marketing Manager, Credit Union

500 Designs provided UI/UX design services to a SaaS negotiation platform startup. Their team also designed the site, provided marketing expertise, and added additional features.

"Since we've refreshed our product, we frequently get feedback in demos, pitches, and sales calls that our product is the best-looking procurement software on the market." – Head of Product, SaaS Startup

Impekable designed the interface and illustrations for a dating service app. The company was looking for an agency to expand on the features that the popular app already had. Unlike their experience with other vendors, the dating app said Impekable was able to produce the product quickly.

“I'm most impressed by their ability to create high-quality designs at a very fast pace. Their team not only puts a tremendous amount of focus on client projects, but they're also creative, thought leaders when it comes to design concepts.” – Co-Founder, Dating App

Tekton Labs worked with a marketing agency on a technical support project that the client didn't have the resources to handle. Most of the concept and deployment strategy was already completed, but the client needed help with custom development, testing, and data work. As a result of the collaboration, the client's application was quickly adopted on a large scale. It received good feedback and generated over 150,000 tweets in the first few days.

"We were also very impressed with the quality of the final product. The design was fantastic and the app functioned flawlessly." —Digital Director, Marketing Agency

BASIC partnered with a video game developer to work on designs and branding. BASIC provided in-game designs, box art designs, and title sequence designs, as well as marketing services. The client was impressed by how organized and professional BASIC was. 

"They always make you feel like they understand the urgency of whatever it is that we need or are asking for. They understand it, they respect it, and they want to act on that. " - Creative Departent Manager, Video Game Developer

Sleepless Media partnered with bkr, an environmentally sound company who provides users with bottles that positively affect climate change. They provided Shopify expertise and designed a website that helped bring a UX/UI friendly website to the consumer.

A company that offers procurement solutions hired York & Chapel to better connect with its suppliers. York & Chapel created an email campaign that greatly improved engagement with their target customer group. The company was satisfied with the results of the campaign, so retained York & Chapel for a re-branding email campaign. 

"They’re very creative and they have a strong ability to translate what the customers want in very simple terms. Usually, when you start with a new design company, it’s tough to get them to understand what you want." – Director, Procurement Solutions Company

An eye care company hired EIGHT25MEDIA to create a WordPress website that focused on usability and provided the right information for users. Users can now change the font size on the site and access PDF files. Patients have found the website easy to navigate and informative, which was the goal.

“[EIGHT25MEDIA] are a hard-working group of people. The small team that worked with me regularly was responsive. I could call them or email them at any point, and they would give me feedback or respond to me quickly, within the day.”- Partner at Eye Care Company

Rocket Insights worked with a streaming service to promote one of their new shows on a smart device. The streaming service hired Rocket Insights to manage all aspects of product development.

“All parts of the project were delivered on time, and we never had issues with communication. … They [Rocket Insights] were very attentive and seemed to be dedicated to producing something of high-quality.” – Executive Director, Marketing, Video Streaming Network

In March 2017 Nika designed a digital marketing campaign for a manufacturer that wanted to build more brand recognition and recruit new employees. Nika created a new website, an e-brochure, and videos to revamp the manufacturer's digital presence. The client praised the Nika team's hard work and effectiveness in creating the new website. 

"They did everything for the website. I wanted something that was modern and upbeat and they did that the first time. The message came across clearly." – Sales and Marketing Director, Machine Manufacturer

LA Creativo's revamping the branding of a life-coach service. Their team curates their social media engagements and is reworking their site to clearly showcase the company's core values and information. Their work continues to increase the brand's online presence, and their content receives positive feedback from customers.

"I get positive compliments all the time on my website and my brand. Their direction and guidance helped me narrow the scope. Looking at my social media presence or my website, you can see how well they’ve separated my business and personal brands." — Owner, Life Coach

Catalyst UX did app UI redesign for a life sciences software company. The client wanted to redesign their eTMF (electronic trial master file) app. Catalyst UX built screens, added various features that would improve the UX, and performed QC. They used React and Kendo UI to redesign the UI, and used CSS and JavaScript to implement it. The client and their customers were satisfied with the company’s work. 

“Their work was well-received by our clients and prospects.”

— Former Senior Director of Product Management, Software Company
 

MW2 Consulting helped a jeweler drive traffic to their website and improve customer experience. The team developed a new user-friendly website that was also compatible with mobile devices. They then oversaw the content migration, making sure that all processes continued as expected.

"The thing that stands out the most to me is their focus within Magento; they’ve been on the cutting-edge in terms of application development for large corporations." – VP of E-Commerce, Jeweler

Inflexion Software developed a public energy auction MVP software for an e-auction company. Starting with the company's initial idea concepts, Inflexion Software designed primary business flow from data that the company has and then built the MVP on a Laravel framework. Inflexion Software completed the project and provided clearly documented code that would allow the internal team to take over development after the MVP was released.

"Their designs, been for modeling a new business or a new UI, are always delivered as a top global business." - CTO, E-Auction Company

Freshdesign updated the user experience on an outdated web platform for an employee directory solution. Additionally, they designed a native iOS mobile app, as the client hoped to modernize its various platforms and brand appearance.

"The redesign, which had a much more modern UI, made a big difference in sales conversions." — Senior Director, Employee Directory Solution

A company that manufactures window shutters hired Motava to refresh their website design, optimize their website for mobile, and manage their digital marketing, including a blog and social media. Motava also provided assistance with improving the client's SEO.

"From a project management perspective, [Motava] allows me to focus on my business and grow it. They're also very proactive in probing potential opportunities and meeting with us to discuss."- CFO & Vice President of Window Shutters Manufacturer

Design Ocean developed and designed a website for a telecommunications company. The team built the website to ensure navigability for customers. The project manager took care of all communications.

"The best part of working with Design Ocean was that the project manager (Enrique) took care of all the communications internally within Design Ocean." –CEO, Telecommunications Company

OrbitLift provided MySQL and Python development services for a startup in the financial industry. The team helped reach the client’s underserved markets by creating a website specifically made for smartphones with an added credit scoring algorithm.

"OrbitLift is also flexible enough to accommodate a more unpredictable schedule. We don't have a set roadmap, but OrbitLift has found the extra resources needed for any bugs or unforeseen tasks." — Co-Founder, Financial Services Company

Zenbu Ltd. provided web development and SEO services to a medical device distributor. The team implemented several features and functionalities, including a customer portal. Their efficient and high-quality services satisfied internal stakeholders.

"They don’t compromise speed for performance or quality. The quality of the work is extremely good." — Science & Logistics Director, Medical Device Distributor 

KO Websites was hired by a roofing company to design its website. KO Websites built the site based on instructions from the roofing company and conducted local SEO service. KO Websites continues to optimize and update content for search engines. The client was pleased that he finally found a company that understood him and his vision for his small business. 

"I've been very happy with what they've done. One reason why I continue to stay with them and invest the money that I do is because they provide me peace of mind knowing that I have somebody taking care that." – President, Roofing Company

UXReactor helped a B2B Software Company to design their customer-facing software solution by first doing user research to find pain points and then proceeding to work on the UX/UI components. When the software was rolled out, the client's customers found it easy to use, making them easy to train in using the platform.

"Their project management skills were excellent. " - Director for Design and Product Innovation, B2B Software Company 

A tech startup hired Monster Code Corporation to develop an iOS app. While it was a simple application, Monster Code Corporation provided the best assistance to the startup. The client thought the prices were great and hopes to continue the relationship.

"They [Monster Code Corporation] catered to us being a startup and having a low budget. They’ve been on top of everything from the start." – Founder of Tech Startup

Amasta Media worked on web development and CMS for an early development center. They redesigned the website using a CMS system that allows users to update content. They also developed a tutorial for managing the system. The client appreciated their responsiveness throughout the project.

“Their responsiveness sets them apart from other vendors. They continue to maintain a strong relationship and make themselves available to us whenever we have any questions.” – Executive Director and Owner, Early Development Center 

Geex Arts provided design, branding, and web dev services to an internet art platform. The team added features and functionalities as requested by the client. Their creative and unique services exceeded expectations.

"They’re exceptional designers. The team is super innovative and its range is amazing. They challenge a lot of design norms, which is important for us." — CEO, Internet Art Platform

GCX Solutions provided user testing as an outsourced project for a product design agency. They tested the early-stage designs of a third-party client to ensure an effective reflection of the client's brand. Their work yielded useful suggestions for improvement.

"The results of the user testing that GCX Solutions completed for us were thorough and described a number of possible improvements for the website’s UX." — Chief Creative Officer, Product Design Agency

Moonstone Interactive worked with this PR firm to supply website support and SEO implementations. Moonstone developed a website architecture that responded well on mobile devices to be appealing to the client's dynamic and innovative clients, and its SEO campaigns increased monthly qualified lead generation from one to about 8-10 new prospective customers.

"I get all the attention that I need. When I call, the phone gets picked up. I work with the same people." — VP of Marketing, PR Firm

Denovers provided UX/UI design solutions for a job matching platform. The platform could not afford an in-house team early on and hired Denovers for UX/UI services. The platform’s MVP was widely accepted by clients.

“The communication is very smooth.” - Co-founder & CEO, Job Matching Platform

SocialSellinator partnered with a marketing agency where they designed various social media marketing campaigns for their client. They were able to increase customer conversion goals and the level of online traffic for their partner. 

"The process has been seamless between our teams." – Head of Marketing, Marketing Agency 

Dinarys GmbH developed an e-commerce website for a wholesale stationery retailer. They added new features and created a mobile-friendly version of the website. The client appreciated their realistic deadlines and responsive communication.

“They are responsive and work efficiently to address any concerns with product specs and requirements.” – Deputy Director, Wholesale Stationery Retailer
 

Prolific Studio worked on multiple design projects with a digital marketing company. Prolific Studio provided the company’s clients with logo services, web development, and more. The clients are very satisfied with Prolific Studio’s work.

“So far, my experience has been terrific with them.” - Owner, Digital Marketing Company

Concepto Studios, Inc. provides ongoing design support to a small appliances and personal care products brand. Their work is of high quality, and the team is responsive and easily available. 

"Their customer service is always excellent, and they’re very reliable." – Design Manager, Consumer Products Company

A consulting firm in California hired SEMbyotic to strengthen its online presence and revitalize its relationship with clients. SEMbyotic improved the firm's web strategy design and development projects. 

"They are fantastic to work with. SEMbyotic’s depth of knowledge and experience helps me work with my clients on how a website could accomplish their goals. A" –Proprietor, Consulting Firm 

pitangoUX provided UI/UX design efforts for a mobile grocery-ordering platform. They designed and built the platform for iOS and Android. The application has received positive user reviews and high rankings.

"They’re very professional and have great UI/UX designers." –Owner, Mobile Grocery-Ordering Platform

A fruit vendor reached out to Spectrum Group Online for help with their SEO after an unpromising experience with a previous SEO partner. Spectrum Group Online developed an SEO strategy and helped implement PPC campaigns and keyword lists through Google AdWords. In addition, they taught the vendor SEO best practices to maintain their efforts over time.

"They are educators at heart. They’re willing to do the work for you, but if you want to learn to do it yourself, they’re not afraid to teach you how to manage your own SEO and then back off. I think that really sets them apart." – Marketing Manager, Fruit Vendor

Stark Marketing redesigned a WordPress website for a behavior analysis company. The updates included custom layouts, new videos and animations and interactive icons. Stark Marketing also implemented a content marketing strategy. The client has gotten great feedback on the new website.

"Stark introduced us to cutting-edge design features that put our original vision to shame." - CEO, Behavior Analysis Company 

EIGHT25MOBILE was hired to build a WordPress website for a radio manufacturer. The website had several highly customized elements, including a customer portal that administered certification exams and technical documents. EIGHT25MOBILE also consulted with the client to determine how the website could support their larger customer service strategy.

"With the new website, we have Google Analytics built in, so it’s easy to monitor where people are coming from, how and when they’re searching and getting to our site, and the period of time when we have peak traffic to our website." - Marketer, Radio Manufacturer

URBA worked took charge of a bistro and bar's social media accounts—primarily Facebook and Instagram. URBA takes pictures of the client's food and proceeds to post the photos every few days, with contests interspersed to promote the business. As a result, views, likes, and visitors to the restaurant have all increased.

"Hire them. They’re an amazing group that will help your business grow faster." —Head Chef, Bistro and Bar

Fourandhalf, Inc. provided branding and advertising services for a property management company. They worked to help raise the client's visibility and boost brand awareness, with the client reporting that more customers have contacted their company since the project with Fourandhalf, Inc. began. 

"Communication is Constant, they are giving specific guidelines to and time frames to ensure that the workflow and projects are completed in a timely manner." - Owner, Property Management Company

YOPESO worked for an online dating service where they helped design an Android app. The client already had an iOS app and YOPESO was able to port the app over to Android.

"I appreciated their entrepreneurial, proactive, and responsive style." – COO, Online Dating Service

Web Hub Logos Inc. worked with a cosmetics company to increase their site traffic and search rankings. They worked on the backend of the site to incorporate SEO practices and upgrade the UX/UI of the site to improve user retention. The site’s traffic, ranking, and number of sales all increased after their redesign.

“The project management was very impressive. The team leader was efficient and prompt; he assigned tasks to his team with clear, perfect execution.” – Director, Cosmetics Company

Jives Media Marketing Agency developed a website for a lab equipment firm. The firm needed their website’s quality and visibility to improve. Jives Media Marketing Agency’s web development and marketing services resulted in the reputation of the firm to improve.

“The overall confidence level is impressive.” - Marketing Analyst, Lab Equipment Firm