6 top creative design agencies in Nigeria 

Are you starting a new design project and need a creative design agency that is credible? It can be daunting searching for an agency that has good industry experience, creates rapport with clients, affordable and has made a name for itself.

Every business needs the services of a creative design agency to help tell its brand story using designs. Activities like branding, web design, graphics design, content creation, digital strategy and creative adviser are all carried out by design agencies. The choice you make can either boost the productivity of your business or destroy it.

That’s why we have assembled some of the top design agencies based on their propositions to help you build something great with your business and keep you smiling to the bank.

Factors informing our choices include but not restricted to customer feedback, rating on Google, online reputation and previous brands they’ve worked with. But then, it’s your prerogative that matters. It’s our desire that you make the right choice for your business as you explore our selections below.

Top creative design agencies

Cregital

Cregital was founded on the “belief that when passionate people work together and are empowered, amazing things can happen…we believe that working closely with each other and in direct contact with our clients will lead to better understanding project needs, and delivering better results.”

This design agency was founded in 2015 by Evans Akanno and Co-founder Rufus Oyemade. In a short period of time, the organisation has made a name for itself on a global scale and has been featured by many industry tastemakers, awards and publications.

Their capabilities cover the following areas: brand identity, product strategy, user experience design, iconography, animation, web development, app development, WordPress, front end development, back end development, e-Commerce, data and analytics.

Cregital affirms that it gives back to the community through its Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) project and enables creators to showcase their work while growing their business faster.

Its clients comprise Sterling bank, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Heirs Holdings, Zenith bank among others. Although Cregital positions itself as a leader in the Nigerian creative space, it isn’t the only leading player.

CKDIGITAL

This agency is another top creative agency in Nigeria, founded in 2011 with a 4.8/5 rating on Google. It’s a result-driven, fun-loving team with a reputation for excellence, client service and success.

CKDIGITAL claims to have worked on over 400 projects, using every skill, knowledge and experience to help businesses achieve their goals.

Their area of expertise cover web design and development, branding and creative, SEO, e-Commerce and managed services.

Ellaecreative Agency

This agency terms itself as “the award-winning brand agency creating strategy, websites, motion, identities, app, and campaigns”. With Founders Noella Ekezie, Obinna Ekezie and Partner Scott Lizama, the team has spent more than a decade doing the right thing.

Focused on creative and innovative solutions, the team asserts that their clients get maximum satisfaction from services offered. With over 200 clients served (such as Google, Exxon Mobil, Paga, Wakanow, among others) and several awards received, Ellaecreative has made a name for itself. It focuses on relevance, substance and sustainability.

Their services include research, branding, web and digital, visual identity, one-to- consulting, and campaign development.

Fresible

This is a modern creative digital agency that transforms organisations and individuals using digital marketing, website development, branding and UI designs, and events management. 

As a partner with Microsoft, its clients are Dangote, UBA (United Bank of Africa), Dettol, FirstBank, Federal High Court among other reputable organisations. It aims at delivering high-quality results, delivering the best experience for its clients.

The agency asserts that it is passionate about customer experience ensuring its clients stand out through a well-crafted website.

One of its design, Dlaw.ng uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to draft valid legal documents in minutes. Startups, enterprises, agencies and individuals have grown their businesses with their help.

The Hook

It terms itself as “creators of impact“. As the name suggests, it makes the target audience stop and take a look at your brand as a client. Based on their declarations, organisations seeking an eye-catching design that grabs the attention of its target audience patronise this agency.

Their capabilities are brand design and identity, brand communication, digital and social media strategy, communication strategy, media strategy, web and application among others.

Some of its clients are well-known agencies in Nigeria. They include Meristem, Oando, Iderra, Wema bank, HydeEnergy, Technoil, ENYO among others.

FourthCanvas

This is a design agency that creates innovative solutions for influential brands. Its services are graphics design, animation, digital product design, copywriting, strategy development, and brand engagement.

It speculates that great work can be accomplished when done together. Teamwork between its workers and clients makes working easy and seamless resulting in a diversity of expression.

Being partners with StateCraft, the firm has worked on projects such as RED, Tech4Dev (Technology for Social Change and Sustainable Development), RovingHeights, Piggyvest, among others. It uses design as a medium to help businesses stand out.

Your business needs will determine the suitable design agency to choose from. Whatever choice you make, remember that it’s important your brand stands out as one that appeals to its target audience in a simple, clear and concise manner. Ensure you choose wisely!

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