The Best Design Agencies in Berlin for Startups in 2026

The short answer

Five design agencies worth a first call for a Berlin startup in 2026 are Edenspiekermann, MetaDesign, Strichpunkt, Koto and Stan Hema. All five state a Berlin base or studio on their own websites. We have added ourselves, Studio Huncho, as the remote option: we are a creative studio in Bengaluru that designs brands, websites and launch films for funded startups, including Sprinto for its $20M Series B and Further AI before its $25M Series A. The six differ most on what they design (brand, website or digital product), the size of company they usually work with, and whether you want a team in the city or one whose afternoon overlaps your morning.

How we picked

We're a studio that works with startups in India, the US and the UK, so we know which agencies founders compare us with. Every agency here had to meet three tests, checked on its own website:

• A stated Berlin base. A headquarters or studio in Berlin, named on its own site. We are the one exception, and we say so in our entry.
• Startup or tech work on show. Named software, consumer tech or startup clients in the public portfolio.
• Clear about what it does. Brand, website, product design or film stated plainly, so you know which part of the job it covers.

We wrote this list and included ourselves. Every other agency here was checked on its own website, and each entry says who it suits best, so you can see where another agency may be a better fit than us. Last checked: 11 November 2026.

The list isn't ranked. Each entry says who the agency is best for.

The agencies

1. Studio Huncho (Bengaluru, India, working with European startups)

Best for: funded AI and B2B SaaS startups in Berlin that want brand, website and launch film from one team, timed to a raise, and are happy to work remotely in English.

That's us, and we are not a Berlin agency. We are a creative studio in Bengaluru that designs brand identities, websites in Webflow and Framer, product UI and launch films for AI and SaaS companies. Some of the companies we have designed for:

• Sprinto. A full brand and website rebuild for its $20M Series B, backed by Accel.
• Refold AI. A rebrand from Cobalt and a new website in 45 days, ahead of its $6.5M raise.
• Further AI (YC W24). Brand, website, motion and Webflow build, live before its $25M Series A led by a16z.
• Adopt AI. Brand, website, Webflow build and product launch video for its $6M seed led by Elevation.
• Itilite. A website redesign and Webflow build. Its organic deals now land about 2.5x better.

We are also the motion design partner of Pine Labs. You can see more on our work page.

Worth knowing: Berlin is four and a half hours behind Bengaluru in winter and three and a half in summer, so your morning falls in our afternoon. We use that overlap for calls and live reviews. We work in English, and there is no one to meet in person in Berlin. 5.0 on Clutch.

2. Edenspiekermann (Berlin, Germany)

Best for: established companies that need design strategy, digital products and design systems.

An international independent design consultancy with a Berlin studio on Potsdamer Straße. Its work covers design strategy, digital products and Figma design systems. Clients shown on its site include Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull TV, The Economist and Lucid Motors.

Worth knowing: the clients it shows are large, well-known companies, so ask what a project looks like for an early-stage team.

3. MetaDesign (Berlin, Germany)

Best for: large organisations planning a full brand programme.

A creative brand consultancy that has worked with leading organisations since 1979, with nine locations including Berlin. Its services cover brand strategy, brand creation, brand experience and brand activation. Its site says it is part of Publicis Groupe.

Worth knowing: it is built for large organisations. For a seed or Series A scope it is usually more than you need.

4. Strichpunkt (Berlin studio, Germany)

Best for: companies that want brand strategy, design and technology from one large German agency.

It describes itself as one of Germany's leading brand agencies, with 180+ experts, four studios including Berlin and 30 years in business. Its teams cover strategy, creative and engineering.

Worth knowing: at 180+ people it is a large agency, so ask who would be on a startup-sized project.

5. Koto (Berlin studio)

Best for: companies that want a brand identity from a global studio with a Berlin office.

A creative studio with five offices: Berlin, London, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney. It describes itself as a creative company that works with ambitious brands. Work shown on its site includes projects for Instagram, Amazon, Microsoft, Fitbit and Tripadvisor.

Worth knowing: the names on its homepage are large companies, so ask how it works with early-stage teams and who in the Berlin studio would be on your project.

6. Stan Hema (Berlin, Germany)

Best for: organisations in culture, media and business that want a brand built on strategy.

A brand agency based in Berlin since 2008. It develops brands across strategy, design and transformation, for culture, media and business. Projects on its site include Berlin Museum, Bayerischer Rundfunk, GLS Bank and Deutschlandfunk.

Worth knowing: much of the work it shows is for German institutions and established companies, so ask for software and startup examples.

Where each agency is based

• Studio Huncho: Bengaluru, India. Remote for Berlin clients
• Edenspiekermann: Potsdamer Straße, Berlin
• MetaDesign: Berlin, one of nine locations
• Strichpunkt: Berlin, one of four studios
• Koto: Berlin, with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney
• Stan Hema: Berlin

What each one mainly does

• Studio Huncho: brand, website, product UI and launch films
• Edenspiekermann: design strategy, digital products and design systems
• MetaDesign: brand strategy, creation, experience and activation
• Strichpunkt: brand strategy, design and technology
• Koto: brand and creative work for large and growing companies
• Stan Hema: brand strategy, design and transformation

What Berlin startups usually hire a design agency for

Most founders we speak to need one or more of these five things, usually against a date.

• Brand identity. Positioning, logo, colour, type and guidelines before a raise or a launch. See startup branding.
• Website design and build. A marketing site that explains the product to careful buyers, built in Webflow or Framer so the team can edit it. See B2B website design.
• Product and UI/UX design. Flows, screens and a design system for the product itself. See product design.
• Launch video. A short film for a funding or product announcement. See product launch video.
• Pitch deck. A deck that matches the brand and the site. See pitch deck design.

A local agency or a remote studio?

A Berlin agency makes sense when you want workshops in the room, a team at your launch event or a partner your board already knows. A remote studio makes sense when speed, one team across brand, site and film, and the fit with your stage matter more than a shared postcode. Neither is better in general. Decide which you will value in week three of the project, when the first directions land.

How a remote project runs with a Berlin team

• Morning calls. Your morning is our afternoon, so calls and live reviews happen at the start of your day.
• A head start. Bengaluru is ahead of Berlin, so part of our working day is done by the time yours begins.
• Written updates. You get a short note on what changed and what we need next, with links to Figma or staging.
• One date. We plan back from your raise or launch, so brand, site and film land together.

How to choose

• Need design strategy, a digital product or a design system? Start with Edenspiekermann.
• Planning a full brand programme for a large organisation? Look at MetaDesign.
• Want a large German agency for brand, design and technology? Look at Strichpunkt.
• Want a global brand studio with a Berlin office? Look at Koto.
• Brand for a cultural, media or established business? Look at Stan Hema.
• Funded AI or B2B SaaS startup that wants brand, website and launch film from one team, remotely? Talk to us.

FAQ

What is the best design agency in Berlin for a startup?

It depends on what you need. Edenspiekermann suits digital products and design systems, MetaDesign and Strichpunkt suit large brand programmes, Koto suits companies that want a global brand studio and Stan Hema suits culture, media and established businesses. Studio Huncho is the remote option for funded AI and B2B SaaS startups.

Do I need a design agency based in Berlin?

No. Most brand and website projects run over video calls, Figma and staging links. A local agency helps if you want in-person workshops or need to work in German. A remote studio in India works ahead of the Berlin day, so there is progress to review each morning.

Which branding agencies work with Berlin startups?

MetaDesign, Strichpunkt, Koto and Stan Hema are branding-led and have Berlin studios. Studio Huncho builds brands remotely, including Sprinto for its $20M Series B and Refold AI ahead of its $6.5M raise.

Is there a Webflow agency for Berlin startups?

Yes. Studio Huncho is a Webflow Premium Partner that designs and builds Webflow websites remotely, including Itilite and Further AI. See Webflow development.

How long does a brand and website project take?

For us, brand projects usually take 4 to 6 weeks and most websites ship in 2 to 6 weeks, often in parallel. Large agencies planning research-heavy programmes usually work in months, so ask each agency for a dated plan.

How much does a Berlin design agency cost?

None of the Berlin agencies on this list showed prices on the pages we checked, so you will need a quote. We scope each project after a short call.

Can a studio outside Germany work with a Berlin startup?

Yes. Studio Huncho is based in Bengaluru and has delivered 250+ projects across 16 countries. Berlin is four and a half hours behind Bengaluru in winter and three and a half in summer, so calls and reviews sit in the Berlin morning. We work in English.