40 Best Design Agency Websites for Inspiration

Designing an effective website is essential for any business. More often than not, it’s the first (and sometimes the only) impression your potential customers get of you and your company.

Not only does your website need to be visually appealing, but it also needs to be easy to navigate and informative. From the color palette of a creative agency website to the fonts, every detail is important and impactful.

Design agencies make their living creating great websites for other companies, but they’re often limited by budgets and time constraints. So we thought it would be interesting to flip the switch and see what kind of creativity these designers unleashed when they had free reign to build their own websites. We hope you’ll be inspired.

Showcase of Design Agency Websites

To help you start designing your own website, we’ve rounded up 40 of the best design agency websites from around the world. Some of them are totally off-the-wall, while others are surprisingly traditional. Look at them for inspiration and learn what makes each of them effective. Then, apply these lessons to your own website design to create a site that’s not only beautiful but also effective.

And when you’re ready to create your own site, we recommend using Squarespace. They offer a huge selection of beautiful templates that are easy to customize without coding. You’ll get a beautiful, professional website in no time!

Loop

One of the hallmarks of an effective design is to showcase your company’s personality. All of the sites on this list are design agencies, so what makes this one stand out? Loop does an excellent job of this. They work with non-profits and NGOs, with a mission to spur positive change. That’s clear from the moment their website loads, and you see the words “Design For Social Good” in massive letters. 

UNBXD

Built with Squarespace

The home page of UNBXD features a black background and an animation of a sphere and dots that spread throughout the page. The black background is carried throughout the site, but many pages feature full-width photos and images.

UNBXD uses yellow as an accent color consistently throughout the site. Whenever you see yellow, it’s something that UNBXD wants you to pay attention to. This includes the “get a quote” button in the header, the “get started” call-to-action on the homepage, and the “chat with us” widget.

ArtVersion

ArtVersion has a clean, easy-to-navigate site — and I’d expect nothing less from a top-rated agency that designs UI/UX or, as they say on their home page, “We Design Experiences.” A monochromatic teal blue video of the team working is the site’s background.

Scrolling down the page will get you links to the blog and case studies to show their work, lending to their credibility in the field. Scroll further, and you’ll find statistics about website design. There’s a lot to digest here from a large design agency.

Making Websites Better

Another thing you can do to make a successful website is to make it immediately clear to the viewer what it is you do. Making Websites Better does that in a few ways. First, with their headline, “We design and build bespoke websites.”

Next, this web design agency includes multiple mobile-friendly examples below the headline. This is especially important because, as you know, websites today need to be responsive for mobile phones and tablets.

Ela House Studio

Built with Squarespace

This design studio website uses an elegant design that features a light, neutral background color and beautiful typography. The photos and images on the site all match the neutral color palette to achieve a unified look.

Navigating the site is easy, thanks to a clear and logical navigation menu. The footer also includes links to all of Ela House Studio’s social media profiles.

MB Creative

Toronto’s MB Creative went all-out with the creativity for their website. They have animated people running around, walking, sitting, and hanging from the massive word “Design” on the home page of their site. That certainly tells the visitor what this design firm does! And, as you scroll through the website, the animations continue to interact with elements of the page. 

Creative Spark

Creative Spark’s website combines a black background with bold and colorful images. There’s a colorful abstract image above the fold on the homepage. The tagline, “We help brands become unstoppable” says a lot in just five words.

A hamburger icon in the header opens up to a full menu with links to all the important pages. The header also includes a “contact” button, making it easy for visitors and potential clients to get in touch.

Grain & Mortar

As far as website designs go, Grain & Mortar’s is fairly classic and simple, but with the addition of some unique modern animation and an interesting display font. Simplicity and ease of use are part of the user experience, after all, and that can be more beautiful than a colorful and complicated website.

The first thing this design company does is give you the option to see their design portfolio. That shows you they’re proud of what they do, and they want to show it off.

Rise

Something you’ll notice right away when you look at Pennsylvania web development agency Rise’s website is that they focus on results — and are proud to show those results off on their site. On the very first page, you see a featured project that tells you how they tripled organic traffic and generated eight-figure revenue.

Further down the page, you’re greeted by case studies and raving client testimonials. The yellow, black, and white color scheme drives home feelings of authority, optimism, confidence, and enthusiasm. Overall, it’s one of the best agency websites you’ll find.

Agency Jean

Built with Elementor

Agency Jean’s website features a simple color scheme that allows the photos and images to be the center of attention. The design also uses beautiful typography to make a strong first impression.

This site is larger than many portfolio sites, and one of the standout features is the mega menu. Thanks to the dropdowns that feature multiple options, visitors can easily navigate anywhere on the site with a single click.

Adrenalin

Next in our showcase of creative agency websites is this example from Adrenalin Media. This professional website design company out of Australia puts its work front and center by making it the full-page backdrop for its home page design.

Bright colors and attractive visuals give prospective clients an idea of what their own projects could look like. As you scroll through their easy-to-navigate site, you’re met with all the awards this design firm has won for its work.

Altitude

Built with Squarespace

Altitude keeps things simple by including “An award-winning creative website design agency” as the only text above the fold, aside from their company logo. With no other distractions, you can’t miss this statement that helps to build their credibility.

Below the fold on the homepage, you’ll find the logos of some of the brands they’ve worked with, including Coca-Cola, Universal, Holiday Inn, and others. This social proof goes a long way in building trust.

This site features some interesting scrolling animation effects, including on the Agency page that shares the design company’s story.

Creative Brand Design

Creative Brand Design uses a bright, bold color scheme for its website. Potential clients will find shades of orange, red, and purple — representing enthusiasm, excitement, passion, wisdom, and creativity. These are perfect traits for a digital design agency.

While soothing, gentle, modern, and interesting animations keep the viewer’s attention. As you scroll through the site, the design concepts, color scheme, and animations are consistent throughout.

Watson

Watson is a full-service digital agency out of Los Angeles. Primarily targeting brands in the movie and entertainment industry, their approach to their website design is unique.

They went with a minimalist, simple design, a black and white color palette, and pretty much chose to let their work speak for itself. When your client roster includes some of the biggest brands in the world, that’s an effective strategy.

Pollen London

Full page video is the background choice for Pollen London’s website design. You get the sense that these are digital marketing experts for fashion, beauty, and other high-end luxury brands. The simple, elegant, bold design reinforces that impression.

The black and white color palette represents authority and strength in their niche. If your company caters to a high-end client, try an elegant design like this one.

For more web design inspiration, please see our showcases of marketing agency websites, portfolio websites, and interior design websites.

Evermade

This creative web design agency out of Helsinki, Finland combines traditional website design elements with unique hand-drawn artwork for their website. The result is a great user experience, easy to navigate and find what you’re looking for but with a more custom feel.

Consider hiring an artist and incorporating custom-drawn illustrations into the pages of your own website to make it unique to you and your business (you can also find some amazing vector illustrations at Vecteezy).

FOREAL

When your work is this impressive, why not show it right away? That’s exactly what this top creative agency did. German animation studio FOREAL put their animation reel front and center, and can you blame them?

They’ve also added some humor with their “by the numbers” graphic (you’ll get a giggle out of it). And, if your potential customer will appreciate humor, by all means, add it! Remember, it’s important to show your personality on your website.

Barton Creative Co

Built with Squarespace

Barton Creative Co.’s homepage makes a statement with the headline, “Bring your brand to life.” Below the fold, their services are listed and explained. If visitors are ready to get in touch, they can use the “get started” button in the header.

Social proof is created by showcasing client testimonails, linking to stellar reviews on Squarespace’s website, and showing off statistics like 500+ clients served in 7+ years.

Magnet Co

Magnet Co is a professional web design and development agency that claims to make websites that resonate. Does their site resonate?

Let’s see… Here’s another one that made use of custom illustrations to give the site a unique look. The website is easy to navigate. Remember, that’s more important than innovative design. You always want people to remember who you are and what you do — not that they were frustrated trying to figure that out!

Fixel

Fixel is a full-service design and branding agency. They work on a wide variety of different projects, so how did they effectively showcase that? They did it by creating icons and summarizing the main services they offer on their home page.

As you scroll below the fold, you’ll see a featured project that goes into further detail about what the company can do. Beyond that, more example projects and bullet points explain what makes Fixel better than the rest. Next, visitors see several client testimonials, giving social proof that Fixel is a great company to work with.

Focus Lab

If you’ve seen our showcase of red websites, you’ll know exactly what Focus Lab was doing when they used red on their website design. No, it’s not a red website — they used the color thoughtfully and intentionally to call out the essential parts of their site, drawing your eye exactly where they want you to look.

When you design your own site, use color intentionally, like red or another bold, bright, contrasting color, to direct the viewer to look (or click) exactly where you want them to. This branding agency website is a perfect example.

Gravita

Full-service agency Gravita is all about collaboration and uses its website to drive that message home. What’s more, they do it using the color orange, representing success, energy, and adventure. They use orange accents for calls to action and other important elements throughout the design.

Be sure that any design choices you make on your website are made with intention and that they serve a purpose. For example, when you choose a color, know why and what effect it has on the viewer by studying color psychology.

Paravel

Paravel is all about high-quality websites. That is perfectly clear just by looking at their website and reviewing their previous clients. You don’t build a Rolodex like that without turning out quality work. (Am I aging myself? Do people still know what a Rolodex is?)

A website is your digital business card (and then some) and, while this one isn’t fancy, it’s one that people are going to hold on to. Notice again, the use of the color red on the call-to-action buttons.

Huge Inc.

Three keys to making a successful website are: demonstrating your company’s personality and ability, providing examples of your work, and delivering an excellent user experience. This design agency website checks all three boxes with its bold design.

Immediately, you’re met with full-page images. As you scroll through the site, you get a glimpse into the company culture and an idea of their personality. The site design is clear, concise, and easy to use.

Knapsack Creative Co.

Built with Squarespace

The homepage of Knapsack Creative Co. features the headline, “Get a website that makes you proud.” There is a “Meet with a designer” CTA button below the headline. A smaller version of the same button is in the header.

The home page does an excellent job of explaining the design process used by Knapsack. They also emphasize pain points that many potential clients have experienced with other designers or agencies.

Designli

Designli is a web and mobile development firm out of Greenville, South Carolina with a beautifully designed website. Their site has traditional navigation but is much more copy-heavy than many of the other sites in our roundup. This approach is effective for first-time customers and clients who may be confused by the process or who are unsure of the steps they need to take.

Designli’s website takes the time to walk them through the process of launching a new software product. This will appeal to their target customer of start-ups and small businesses.

Hexagon

Do you ever visit a website and you just can’t figure out what it is the company does? Don’t you hate that? Please don’t hide your most important company information behind pretty pictures. Hexagon didn’t do that. They make sure you know straight off the bat who they are and what they do. And if you want to see more, just scroll.

Sweden Unlimited

Sweden Unlimited develops branding and websites for e-commerce, and that’s obvious from the minute their website loads. The site also links to multiple case studies, testimonials for social proof, a blog, and contact information. A red and black color palette gives it a sophisticated vibe.

Anti Grvty

AntiGrvty makes digital experiences, like mobile games, to enhance a company’s branding. The services they offer are unique so it’s a no-brainer that they would feature their projects immediately when you visit their site. As you scroll, each of the featured projects is brought to the forefront. It’s a distinct way of introducing their work to potential clients. 

Use All Five

Use All Five is an LA-based design agency that creates digital experiences. Their site is fairly traditional, save for the pastel rainbow color palette and the animated hand that appears on the site from time to time. Like we’ve said a few times throughout this roundup, though, there’s nothing wrong with traditional — there’s a reason it’s being used. Because it works! 

Clay

Clay is a UI/UX design and branding agency in San Francisco. Of all the design agencies, this is one of the few who put their work on a reel right upfront. And, even if you don’t watch the reel, you still get a preview animation of some of their work.

Scroll beyond the video and you’ll see a very clean, minimalist design that is clear and to the point. For a company that specializes in user experience, what does this tell you about how you should design your own site?

Fable & Co.

This website is, in my humble opinion, one of the prettier ones in our roundup. They’ve chosen a unique display font, a soft and subtle color palette of grays and light browns, and a classic arrangement with professional photography. There aren’t many surprises here, just the right balance between good design and a great user experience. 

Fishtank

Now we’re talking! Fishtank nailed it with their reel — high energy, the music, the statistics, the length, the whole thing is working for me. I will be the first to admit I am not a person who watches videos (I get bored easily), but this one was perfect. Because of that video and the layout that follows, this graphic design agency site would make my top ten. What did you think of it?

84

84.Paris opted for the full-screen video background for their website. This gives them a really modern, cool vibe. They’re the new generation’s agency. They have published their manifesto on their site, which will speak to the new generation of consumers. If your business is targeting a certain generation or consumer, be sure you are making design choices that speak to them.

Otterdev

Speaking of targeting a certain consumer and making choices that speak to them…Otterdev is targeted at startups that need a digital presence. They use adorable custom otter animations to explain their process to their target clients.

A scrolling portfolio of sample work is followed by a scrolling list of awards they’ve won. This design is meant to instill confidence in their ability to create an award-winning website design for the viewer, too.

The1stMovement

One surefire way to keep users on your site is to include interactive features. The1stMovement put a game on the home page and I got sucked right into playing it. The rest of their site is cool and all, the color scheme is lovely, the user interface is good. But the game is great! You’re hired! But really, if you can build games, why not put one on your site? It’s a no-brainer!

14islands

Here’s another site that opens with a video reel of their work. It’s nice, but my one complaint is that there’s no way to make it stop. 14islands may have added some bells and whistles for the sake of it, but there are a lot of tricks on their website, like hover effects, transitions, and animations. Be careful using too many of these because they can distract from your messaging.

HLK

HLK’s website delivers a solid user experience. Their site is simple, direct, easy to navigate, but beautifully designed. The use of the color teal represents communication and clarity, which supports their messaging about “cutting the clutter.” All of this combined tells you this is an agency that knows exactly what they’re doing. How will you use color to communicate your company’s message?

A&Mcreative

Well, there’s absolutely no confusion about what A&Mcreative does. They’ve spelled it out very clearly in black and white. “We are a multidisciplinary/multicultural creative studio based in France.” Scroll beyond that and you’re met with a portfolio of their work.

I love when they list the client’s name but also list what they did for the client. For example, branding, packaging, photography, advertising, so you’re not left to guess what part the agency played in the images you’re looking at. 

Nurun

Nurun’s digital agency website uses a dark blue background, and plenty of other colors are incorporated throughout the design. The visual design uses a big, bold sans serif font for headlines throughout the site.

The portfolio is divided into business design, service experience design, and digital production. If website visitors are ready to move forward, they can use the “get in touch” button in the site’s header.

Final Thoughts on Design Agency Websites

And there you have it! Now that you’ve looked at 40 different examples of design agency websites — designed by experts in the field of digital design — we hope you’ve been inspired to build your very own website. What design elements did you see from these creative agency websites that you’ll use when you create your site?