By Noah Bergström, Design Editor
Last updated September 2, 2026
City hub · 3 of 120 studios · Facts retrieved August 24, 2026
Top Design Studios in Austin
The top design studios in Austin are led by Praxent, followed by Guidea and Pentagram. Three of the 120 studios in this directory qualify for this list.
Three of the 120 top design studios in this directory list Austin, United States, as their headquarters on Clutch. Two of the three also list at least one office outside Austin, so a Austin address does not always mean a Austin team. On price, one publishes a $25,000 minimum, one starts at $5,000, and one starts at $50,000. Team sizes skew boutique: one lists 10 to 49 people on Clutch, one lists 250 to 999, and the remaining one sits in other bands.
Two of the three carry a Clutch rating; the median is 4.9 across 109 reviews, and the other one has no reviews, so its figures are self-reported only. For a buyer hiring on craft the useful cross-check is the balance of identity and interface work: one of the three puts branding or graphic design at 20% or more of the mix, one leads with UX/UI or product design, and one is boutique at fewer than 50 people. Hourly bands cluster at $50 to $99 per hour (two studios), with one at $150 to $199 per hour.
- Studios
- 3
- Most common minimum
- $25,000one of 3
- Median Clutch rating
- 4.92 rated
- Top country
- United Statesthree of 3
Top Design Studios in Austin, Ranked
Studios whose Clutch profile lists Austin as headquarters. Our editorial top 7 lead, then the rest in order of review count.
Austin, United States
An Austin fintech software firm since 2000; design is a third of the work, not the point
- Clutch
- 4.8 (66)
- Minimum
- $25,000+
- Team
- 50 to 249
Custom Software DevelopmentMobile App DevelopmentAustin, United States
A healthcare-only UX consultancy from Austin, part design partner, part staff augmentation
- Clutch
- 5.0 (43)
- Minimum
- $50,000+
- Team
- 10 to 49
UX/UI DesignAustin, United States
Pentagram on the record: branding, graphic and web design at equal weight, no reviews
- Clutch
- No rating
- Minimum
- $5,000+
- Team
- 250 to 999
BrandingGraphic Design
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do design studios in Austin charge?
Published hourly rates on this page run from $50 to $99 per hour to $150 to $199 per hour, with the most common bands being two at $50 to $99 per hour and one at $150 to $199 per hour. Rates are what each studio self-reports on its Clutch profile, retrieved August 24, 2026, so confirm them on a call.
What is the typical minimum project size for design studios in Austin?
The most common published floor is $25,000, which one of the three studios lists. The range runs from $5,000 to $50,000. One fits a budget under $25,000.
How big are the design studios in Austin on this page?
By Clutch headcount band, one at 10 to 49, one at 250 to 999, and one at 50 to 249. One is 250 people or more, which usually means a broader service catalogue and an account layer between you and the designers whose taste drew you in.
Are these studios actually based in Austin?
All three list Austin, United States, as their headquarters on Clutch. Two also list at least one additional office, so ask which office would staff your project.
How should you shortlist a design studio from this list?
Start with the none studios that carry both sides of the craft, at least 20% branding or graphic design and at least 20% UX/UI or product design. Then check each minimum against your budget, and read the review excerpts for named identity systems, typography and interface detail rather than generic praise for communication.
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Facts per each studio’s Clutch profile, retrieved August 24, 2026. Shares are what each studio self-reports; ratings and review counts are Clutch’s. Editorial ranks come from our methodology. Editorially independent. No studio paid to be included or ranked.