Top Design Agencies in the UK

The UK has one of the most established design ecosystems in the world, with agencies shaping brands, digital products, and experiences used globally. Design agencies based in the UK often combine strategic thinking, strong craft, and experience working with complex organisations across industries.

This directory highlights design agencies with a clear presence in the United Kingdom and a strong focus on digital products, brand systems, and design-led experiences.

If you’re looking for a design agency based in the UK, this directory offers a curated starting point.

How we selected these agencies

The agencies featured in this directory were selected based on relevance, quality, and their connection to the UK design ecosystem.

Selection criteria included:

• Clear positioning as a design-led agency or studio

• Headquarters or a strong operational presence in the UK

• Demonstrated experience in digital product design, branding, or design systems

• Publicly available work, case studies, or portfolio examples

• Consistent quality and visibility within the design community

This list is editorially curated. Inclusion does not imply ranking or endorsement beyond relevance and focus.

Design agencies in the UK

Pentagram

An independent design studio with a strong UK presence, specialising in brand identity, visual systems, and communication design.

AKQA

A digital design and innovation agency founded in the UK, working across design, technology, and brand experiences.

ustwo

A London-based design studio known for human-centred design across digital products, services, and experiences.

Further

A branding and design agency headquartered in London, working on brand strategy, identity, and digital systems.

Wolff Olins

A UK-based brand consultancy focused on positioning, identity, and brand transformation for global organisations.

Landor

A global branding consultancy with strong UK roots, working across brand strategy, identity, and experience design.

R/GA

A design-led innovation agency with a major presence in London, working on digital products, platforms, and brand experiences.

SomeOne

A UK branding agency specialising in brand strategy and identity for organisations.

Johnson Banks

A London-based branding consultancy working on brand strategy, identity, and naming for organisations worldwide.

North

A UK design agency working across branding, digital design, and experience design for ambitious organisations.

Who this directory is for

This directory is useful for:

• Companies looking for a design agency based in the UK

• Organisations planning a rebrand or digital redesign

• Startups and scale-ups building digital products

• Teams shortlisting UK design agencies for upcoming projects

The agencies listed here vary in size, focus, and approach. Use this directory to build a shortlist before exploring each agency’s work in more detail.

How to use this list

Start by clarifying whether your primary need is brand identity, digital product design, or experience design. Review agencies whose focus aligns with your goals and project scope, then explore their public work to assess fit.

This directory is designed to help you navigate the UK design agency landscape with clarity and confidence.