The Best Design Agencies in Los Angeles for Startups in 2026

The short answer

Five design agencies worth a first call for a Los Angeles startup in 2026 are BUCK, Koto, Use All Five, Ramotion and Sandwich. All five state a Los Angeles base or office 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 in the US, including Further AI and Coris in San Francisco and Avallon in New York City. The six differ most on what they make (brand, website, digital product or film), the size of company they usually work with, and whether you want a team in the city or one that builds through your night.

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 Los Angeles base. A headquarters or office in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles startups)

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

That's us, and we are not a Los Angeles 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 US companies we work with:

• Further AI (San Francisco, YC W24). Brand, website, motion and Webflow build, live before its $25M Series A led by a16z.
• Coris (San Francisco, YC S22). Website, Webflow build and motion for its AI platform for merchant risk.
• Avallon (New York City). Ongoing marketing design for its AI agents that automate insurance claims operations. Avallon raised a $4.6M seed led by Frontline Ventures and is backed by Y Combinator.
• Sprinto. A full brand and website rebuild for its $20M Series B, backed by Accel.
• Itilite. A website redesign and Webflow build for the US enterprise market. Its organic deals now land about 2.5x better.

We are also the motion design partner of Pine Labs. Our United States page explains how the working day fits together.

Worth knowing: Los Angeles is 13 and a half hours behind Bengaluru in winter and 12 and a half in summer, so a Los Angeles morning is our late evening. Calls sit at the start of your day and the work carries on through your night. There is no one to meet in person in Los Angeles. 5.0 on Clutch.

2. BUCK (Los Angeles, USA)

Best for: brands that want motion, design and brand identity from a large creative company.

A global creative company with an office in Los Angeles. It says it brings brands, stories and experiences to life through art, design and technology. Work on its site includes J.P. Morgan Payments, Kia, LinkedIn, Oura and a brand identity for Instrumentl.

Worth knowing: most of the work it shows is for large brands. It is also in our list of the best motion design studios for tech brands.

3. Koto (Los Angeles studio)

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

A creative studio with five offices: Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin 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 Los Angeles studio would be on your project.

4. Use All Five (Los Angeles, USA)

Best for: organisations that want websites, digital products and design systems from a Los Angeles studio.

A Los Angeles-based design and technology studio started in 2006. It creates digital products, websites, design systems and brand experiences, and lists AI among its services. Select clients on its site include Google, Headspace, the Guggenheim, the ACLU, the GRAMMYs and UCLA.

Worth knowing: its client list mixes technology companies with arts and cultural institutions, so ask for examples close to your product.

5. Ramotion (Los Angeles office, USA)

Best for: SaaS companies that want brand, website and product UI from a long-running US agency.

A design agency headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Los Angeles. It creates brand identities, marketing websites and UI/UX for web and mobile apps. Its SaaS work includes Descript, Flatfile, Streamlit and Cypress.

Worth knowing: it also works with large companies such as Netflix and Adobe. If you are comparing, see our guide to Ramotion alternatives.

6. Sandwich (Los Angeles, USA)

Best for: technology companies that need a launch or explainer film.

A Los Angeles video production company that has made launch and explainer films for technology companies since 2009, for companies like Slack, Airbnb and Square.

Worth knowing: it makes films, not brands or websites. It is in our list of the best launch video studios for SaaS.

Where each agency is based

• Studio Huncho: Bengaluru, India. Remote for Los Angeles clients
• BUCK: Los Angeles
• Koto: Los Angeles, with offices in New York, London, Berlin and Sydney
• Use All Five: Los Angeles and New York
• Ramotion: San Francisco, with an office in Los Angeles
• Sandwich: Los Angeles

What each one mainly does

• Studio Huncho: brand, website, product UI and launch films
• BUCK: motion, design and brand work for large brands
• Koto: brand and creative work for large and growing companies
• Use All Five: websites, digital products and design systems
• Ramotion: brand identity, marketing websites and product UI
• Sandwich: launch and explainer films

What Los Angeles 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 design for US startups.
• 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles team

• Morning calls. A Los Angeles morning is our late evening, so reviews and decisions happen at the start of your day.
• Overnight progress. We build through your night, so the next version is ready when you start work.
• 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

• Want motion and brand from a large creative company? Start with BUCK.
• Want a global brand studio with a Los Angeles office? Look at Koto.
• Need a website, digital product or design system? Talk to Use All Five.
• Want brand, website and product UI from a long-running US agency? Look at Ramotion.
• Only need a launch or explainer film? Talk to Sandwich.
• 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 Los Angeles for a startup?

It depends on what you need. BUCK suits motion and brand work at scale, Koto suits companies that want a global brand studio, Use All Five suits websites and digital products, Ramotion suits SaaS brand and product UI, and Sandwich suits launch films. Studio Huncho is the remote option for funded AI and B2B SaaS startups.

Do I need a design agency based in Los Angeles?

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 a shoot. A remote studio can give you more working hours in a day, because the work continues after your team logs off.

Which branding agencies work with Los Angeles startups?

Koto and Ramotion both list brand identity and have Los Angeles offices, and BUCK shows brand identity work alongside motion. Studio Huncho builds brands remotely for funded startups, including Sprinto for its $20M Series B and Further AI before its $25M Series A.

Who makes launch videos for tech startups in Los Angeles?

Sandwich is a Los Angeles video production company that makes launch and explainer films for technology companies. Studio Huncho makes launch films remotely, including for Sprinto, Breakout and Adopt AI. See product launch video.

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 Los Angeles design agency cost?

None of the Los Angeles agencies on this list showed prices on the pages we checked, so you will need a quote. Budget depends on scope: a brand identity, a website, a digital product and a film are very different projects. We scope each project after a short call.

Can a studio outside the US work with a Los Angeles startup?

Yes. Studio Huncho is based in Bengaluru and has delivered 250+ projects across 16 countries. Our US clients include Further AI and Coris in San Francisco and Avallon in New York City, and calls sit at the start of the Los Angeles day.