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Top 100 Design Agencies in Washington DC

March 2023

Looking for a top design consultant in Washington DC?

You need your design to be clear and reflective of your brand, and of course, of high aesthetic quality.

To assist you in your search for a partner, we’ve compiled this list of the top design agencies in Washington DC. 

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List of the Best Washington DC Design Companies

  • 1
    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Social Driver is a digital agency founded in 2011 with a team of over 10 members. Based in Washington, DC, they offer web design, social media marketing, and digital strategy solutions for clients ranging from small firms to large businesses in the fields of health care and nonprofit, among others.

    Clients

    • American Nurses Association
    • The Education Trust
    • Elizabeth Dole Foundation
    • Goodwill Industries International

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A housing equity fund hired Social Driver for web design and development. Social Driver also assisted the client with creating branding guidelines. Key technologies included Webflow and Figma.

    “They were worth every penny we spent.”

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  • 2
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Teal Media is a full-service creative agency that was founded in 2008. With offices in Washington, DC and Royal Oak, MI, Teal Media, and its team of 10 employees, is skilled in web and UI/UX design, branding, and web development. They primarily serve nonprofits and advocacy organizations.

    Clients

    • AFL-CIO CARE USA
    • Council on Foreign Relations
    • Equal Justice Works
    • Equal Rights Advocates

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Teal Media developed a microsite for a nonprofit, using their Archie platform. They had a kick-off meeting to discuss the project goals before building the site featuring data from a research project.

    "They are an incredibly talented team who does what they say they will do."

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  • 3
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.2
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $25,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Falls Church, VA

    Digital agency Viget has a team of more than 70 employees, spread across 3 offices in the U.S. – Falls Church, Va., Durham, N.C., and Boulder, Colo. Founded in 1999, Viget provides web development, digital strategy, and web, UI/UX, and print design services business clients of all sizes and across industries.

    Clients

    • World Wildlife Fund
    • Stern Pinball
    • ESPN
    • National Park Foundation

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A talent insights business hired Viget to evolve the UX of its flagship personality questionnaire. The long and repetitive questions were redesigned and tested to make the experience more positive.

    "The quality of their work was excellent - they demonstrated the value of user-centered design process."

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  • 4
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Five Jars, a web development firm, was established in 2017. Their small team is in Dover, Delaware and Kyiv, Ukraine. Their services include web development, custom software development, and web design.

    Clients

    • George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    • YMCA of the North
    • Council for Exceptional Children
    • YMCA of Greater Brandywine

    Industries

    Notable Project

    An interdisciplinary research and education company hired Five Jars to update their Drupal website. The team also improved the site's UI design to better fit the client's specific needs. 

    "They were excellent in all phases."

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  • 5
    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Online Optimism is a digital marketing agency from New Orleans. It was founded in 2012 and now has a team of 12 that provides a wide variety of services including web design, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, digital strategy, email marketing and more.

    Clients

    • Decide DeKalb
    • Truck Driver Institute
    • St. Thomas Community Health Center
    • Doctors for America

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Online Optimism manages a healthcare organization's social media accounts. They help improve brand recognition by focusing efforts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

    "It is always easy to get in touch with a member of their strategy team or content creation team."

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  • 6
    • Scheduling

      4.7
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $50,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Vienna, VA

    Mobomo is a 50+ web and mobile app design and development agency based in Vienna, VA with an office in Denver, CO. Since their startup in 2009, the team has helped to create functional and outstanding UI/UX with a responsive backend for businesses of all sizes.

    Clients

    • NASA
    • Mars Candy
    • International Trade Association
    • Voice of America

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Mobomo developed a custom system comprised of a web portal and Android and iOS apps. After producing a functioning demo, they delivered expanded feature sets including image uploading.

    "Their agile development empowered us to have a working model while continuing to develop features."

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  • 7
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Founded in 2016, Design In DC is a digital design agency that works with small and mid-market businesses. A team of 25 employees with a wide-range of skills, their technical services include app development, web development and maintenance. Design In DC also offers creative services such as videography and photography to enhance client projects. 

     

    Clients

    • Reflexion
    • Altumint
    • Modality Solutions
    • Twin Bridges

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Design In DC designed and developed an interactive WordPress website for a software development company from scratch, implementing the client’s content strategy and desired elements into their designs.

    “They do a great job at breaking away from how traditional, template-based WordPress sites look.”

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  • 8
    • $5,000+
    • 250 - 999 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Studio Center is a marketing firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, with offices in Richmond, VA, New York, NY, Washington, DC. Founded in 1966, Studio Center's team of almost 200 employees has over 50 years of experience in video production, print design, and web design. 

    Clients

    • Duluth Trading
    • Hasbro
    • Bass Pro Shops
    • Owens & Minor

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Studio Center manages full-scale video production for a multinational chemical manufacturing company. Their work includes research, storyboarding, filming and voice-overs, and digital production.

    “The best part is that their flexibility does not decrease the quality of the content in the videos they provide.”

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  • 9
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Vienna, VA

    Founded in 1999, LightMix is a graphic design studio based in Vienna, Va. LightMix's small team of fewer than 5 employees specializes in web design, web development, and SEO. 

    Clients

    • Microsoft
    • Washington Metro
    • CES
    • Intelsat

    Industries

    Notable Project

    LightMix developed a searchable database using SQL to replace an antiquated version. They have built additional websites and provided graphic design services.

    "We’re a non-profit but they’ve always had the most competitive price."

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  • 10
    • Undisclosed
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Alexandria, VA

    Grafik Marketing Communications is a branding and marketing agency based in Alexandria, Va. Founded in 1978, with a team of more than 300 employees, they specialize in UX/UI design, branding, and digital strategy.

    Clients

    • Carfax
    • U.S. Census Bureau
    • Honda
    • WTOP

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Grafik Marketing Communications led a full rebrand for a national nonprofit media organization, helping to position the brand in the contemporary market. Deliverables included messaging, a video, and logos.

    “They’re a company that we highly respect, and we will continue to keep them in our arsenal of companies to work with.”

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  • 11
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    The Brick Factory is a Washington, DC-based digital agency founded in 2011. They currently employ a team of 42 resources. The Brick Factory provides social media marketing, digital strategy, web design, web development, and content marketing services. Their client base is primarily comprised of small businesses.

    Clients

    • African Parks
    • Moog Music
    • International Youth Foundation
    • American Clean Power Association

    Industries

    Notable Project

    The Brick Factory upgraded a nonprofit’s Drupal website, adding new features and fixing bugs. They also provide customer services, such as updates and maintenance.

    ''They focus on being cost-effective to avoid charging us extra if we need additional work hours to get something done.''

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  • 12
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $25,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Swenson He is a mobile app development company headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. Founded by two MIT alumni, the team of now 20+ engineers specializes in mobile app development and UX/UI design for iOS, Android, and hybrid mobile platforms.

    Clients

    • simplehuman
    • Stanford Medicine
    • Power Music
    • Breaker

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Swenson He created a prototype and basic landing page for a sports digital marketplace platform. They were hired for their understanding of the client's needs. 

    "The communication between us and Swenson He was excellent."

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  • 13
    • $100,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Arlington, VA

    WDG is a marketing and advertising agency that was founded in 2004. They have about 23 employees that serve the large national companies and the public sector. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., WDG has additional offices in Arlington, Va., and Washington. Services include web development, web design, and UX/UI. 

    Clients

    • Barnes and Noble
    • Software AG
    • Clark Construction Group
    • Save the Children

    Industries

    Notable Project

    WDG - Web Development Group has overhauled a website for a construction company. They've designed and developed the platform using WordPress and continue to provide maintenance and support.

    "They've great recommendations as well as great taste in aesthetics."

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  • 14
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $50,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Mindgrub has offices all over the East Coast in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and New York, NY. Since its founding in 2002, they’ve grown to almost 100 employees. The versatile team handles mobile app and web development, digital marketing, design, strategy, games, and IT staffing.

    Clients

    • Exelon
    • Wendy’s
    • Yamaha
    • Under Armour

    Notable Project

    Mindgrub developed Android, iOS and Windows mobile apps. They currently maintain the apps and their presence on the app stores.

    "Mindgrub is the standard to which I hold everyone else."

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  • 15
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Takoma Park, MD

    Founded in 2015, 45RPM is a full-service digital marketing agency in Washington, D.C. and Mexico City that works with small, midmarket, and enterprise companies. The team of 50 works to provide clients with branding, web development, content marketing, and web design for clients in the IT and business services industries.

    Clients

    • Appian
    • Nebia
    • National Geographic
    • AARP

    Industries

    Notable Project

    45RPM executed a tech startup's B2B and B2C digital acquisition campaigns across multiple platforms. They submitted a proposal outlining the deliverables and key performance metrics they planned to achieve.

    "45RPM made themselves available to the point where it felt like they were an in-house team."

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  • 16
    • $100,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Interactive Strategies is a full service digital agency located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2001, Interactive Strategies has grown to a 50-person, Webby-nominated firm that provides web design, web development, and email marketing services. Over the years, they have partnered with some of the largest associations, nonprofit and B2B organizations in the country, including the American Red Cross, NAACP, and ACOG to achieve their digital goals.

    Clients

    • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    • Certified Financial Planners Board
    • Wilson Center
    • Lupus Foundation of America

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Interactive Strategies provided complete rebranding services for a professional membership group. They focused on a digital-first strategy. The team built a new website using Drupal and is now making changes.

    "Working with Interactive Strategies is a very smooth process."

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  • 17
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Lounge Lizard has 23 years of experience in website design and development, digital marketing, social media, SEO, and mobile app development. Lounge Lizard's team works to drive leads and produces design and branding for clients across industries and around the world since 1998. Lounge Lizard has offices in NYC, Long Island, Nashville, Washington DC, and Los Angeles.

    Clients

    • A&E Television
    • AERCO
    • Agility Blue
    • Agility Logistics

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Lounge Lizard redesigned the WordPress website of a filtration company. The team took on the task of delivering unique branding and creative designs to differentiate the client from industry competitors.

    "I would definitely recommend them to a work associate."

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  • 18
    • Scheduling

      4.3
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      4.8
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, D.C., DC

     nclud is an interactive agency that was founded in 1998. From headquarters in Washington, D.C., the team of about 17 serves clients from a range of industries. nclud provides web development, web design, UX/UI, digital strategy, and branding services. 

    Clients

    • Apple
    • Google
    • Amazon
    • Puma

    Industries

    Notable Project

    nclud developed a website for an education institute. After a meeting to discuss the project's goals and vision, the team created a sitemap, mood boards, wireframes, visuals, and a design direction.

    "The staff were all very friendly."

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  • 19
    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Tysons, VA

    Fuselab Creative is a McLean, Virginia-based user experience company. The small team provides ux/ui design and was founded in 2017.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Fuselab Creative is providing UI/UX design services for an app development company's MVP. The team has created wireframes and is currently working on further modifications for the MVP's UI/UX.

    "What makes them stand out is that they care about the people and the product they are bringing to life."

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  • 20
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.4
    • NPS

      4.8
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    • $100,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Bluetext is a digital marketing agency located in Washington, DC. Founded in 2011, Bluetext has around 30 employees who specialize in branding, web design, and SEO. The client appreciated Bluetext's approach to project management while completing the two microsites simultaneously.

    Clients

    • Hughes
    • SonicWall
    • Google
    • Blue Yonder

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Bluetext helped a government services firm conduct a full brand refresh. They handled an overhaul of the client's website, incorporating new designs, original copywriting, and a corporate video they created.

    "They’re highly creative and well-informed on the government contracting space."

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  • 21
    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Vienna, VA

    Borenstein Group, Inc. is an integrated strategic marketing communications agency based near Washington DC in Fairfax, Va. Founded in 1995, Borenstein Group, Inc. has around 10 employees who specialize in branding, web design, and social media marketing.

    Clients

    • Amentum
    • Intelligent Waves LLC
    • Valiant
    • Witt O'Brien's

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Borenstein Group, Inc. provided various designs for an IT company's brand, website, and marketing materials. The goal was to rebrand the company into a modern and persuasive brand.

    "They did everything they said they would. I was never disappointed in Borenstein Group’s work."

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  • 22
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Founded in 2015, niftic agency is headquartered in Washington DC, and has a satellite office in Salt Lake City, Utah. niftic agency's team of around 5 employees focuses on web design, web development, and custom software development.The client appreciated niftic agency's technical expertise and innovative solutions.

    Clients

    • The North Face
    • Change.org
    • Lexus
    • BRAC

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A nonprofit committee partnered with the Niftic Agency to assist them in organizing their annual fundraising events for a number of years. They continued to do so this year to organize a new virtual event.

    "No matter the project, they are quick to respond and offer their support."

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  • 23
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Washington, DC

    Jake Group is a full-service digital communications firm that offers web design, web development, and branding assistance to professional services and non-profit organizations across the country. Based in Washington, DC, Jake Group has a small team of around 15 employees that was founded as a web design studio, but has since expanded its capabilities to include all aspects of creative and digital marketing.

    Clients

    • iDirect
    • American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
    • Colonial Parking
    • FOX Architects

    Notable Project

    Jake Group provided web design and development services for an academic veterinary association. Utilizing analytics, they rebuilt the website on WordPress as well as upgraded its graphics and architecture.

    “They’re a very accomplished group of professionals. Everyone knows their job very well.”

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  • 24
    • $10,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Alexandria, VA

    New Target, Inc. is a comprehensive development, design, and digital marketing agency based in Alexandria, Va., with an office in Irvine, Calif. Founded in 1998, New Target, Inc. is an established agency with more than 50 employees offering web development, custom software development, UX/UI design, and digital strategy services. 

    Clients

    • UNESCO
    • Nasoya
    • MasterCard
    • Gavi - The Vaccine Alliance

    Industries

    Notable Project

    new target, inc is developing a new website for their client, working through a pre-existing documentation and requirement set. They collaborated on narrowing the scope and integrated new tasks moving forward. 

    "new target absolutely rolled with us and makes everything happen for us." 

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  • 25
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Washington, DC

    THOR Design Studio, Inc. Is a small Washington, District of Columbia-based graphic design company. The team focuses on graphic design, web design, web development, and search engine optimization.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    THOR Design Studio, Inc. overhauls a web design project for a member magazine. This involves an initial overview, creative direction, followed by a design meeting for review and selecting digital imagery.

    "The workflow between our teams is effective and well-managed by the THOR project lead."

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  • 26
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Alexandria, VA

    Mekanic is a branding and creative marketing agency based in Alexandria, Va. The agency, founded in 2015, has more than 30 employees that provide, among others, branding, digital strategy, and market research services to midmarket and small companies, institutions, and organizations.

    Clients

    • Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
    • American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
    • National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)
    • GO2 Foundation

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Mekanic provided a brand overhaul for a masonry association. They redeveloped the layout for flyers, business cards, logos and stationery. Their work is ongoing with some marketing and website consulting.

    “Overall, I'd say we're just generally happy with the way things have gone.”

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  • 27
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Fairfax, VA

    Established in 2001, IKM Creative is a branding agency. They are based in Vienna, Virginia and Vienna, Virginia and have a small team. Their services include branding, web design, graphic design, ux/ui design, and more.

    Clients

    • Linux Foundation
    • Expeto
    • PowerFleet
    • Resonate

    Industries

    Notable Project

    IKM Creative is providing various services to a marketing agency such as design, branding, and web development. Their goal is to help third-party clients reach their target market through their deliverables.

    "Their work has been profitable and has helped us continue to build and grow long-term relationships with our partners."

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  • 28
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Arlington, VA

    Materiell is a custom web and creative agency based in Arlington, Va. Founded in 2009, Materiell specializes in web development, web design, and application management and support. Materiell's team of around 5 employees primarily works with small and midmarket businesses. 

    Clients

    • Social Security Administration
    • Americares Foundation
    • Dr Axe
    • Arlington County Public Schools

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Materiell has built a WordPress site for an environmental education program. They also audited the client's design for best practices in UX, technical efficiency, and WCAG 2.0 and improved it using Figma.

    "Materiell has demonstrated the benefit of designing to meet WCAG while staying true to the existing design aesthetic."

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  • 29
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $50,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Alexandria, VA

    NJI Media is an interactive agency that was founded in 2007. Located in Alexandria, Va., NJI Media's team of around 30 focuses on web design, web development, and branding, particularly for midmarket and small business clients in the business services, consumer products, and government services sectors.

    Clients

    • Facebook
    • CSPAN
    • Hilton Worldwide
    • Institute for Energy Research

    Industries

    Notable Project

    NJI Media provided a full website modernization, including a complete Drupal build and a redesign of visuals and architecture. They led internal brainstorming and feedback sessions and troubleshot navigation.

    "They are incredibly patient … and are very good at listening to the voice of the client."

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  • 30
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Alexandria, VA

    Bixa, founded in 2012, is a research studio that specializes in market research and marketing strategy. The two-person team operates out of Alexandria, Va. and provides services such as interviews, observational research, and surveys. They work with large to mid-sized enterprises in IT, advertising and marketing, and business services among other industries.

    Clients

    • Google
    • IBM
    • PBS
    • Ogilvy

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Bixa has conducted market research for an IT outsourcing company. They’ve orchestrated interviews with buyers in the client’s target industries and used their findings to build a targeted buyer’s journey.

    "I’m most impressed by their ability to translate our needs into actionable, insightful plans."

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