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BASIC/DEPT® is a brand and digital experience agency that helps modern companies build cultural relevance through design and technology. The agency delivers brand systems, e-commerce platforms, digital products, and content. It serves clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 brands.
BASIC/DEPT® (commonly known as Basic Agency) is a brand and digital experience agency founded in 2010. The agency focuses on helping modern companies build cultural relevance through design and technology. Its tagline is "Easy To Understand. Impossible To Ignore." The agency has a global presence with headquarters in San Diego, California, and additional offices in New York City, St. Louis, Amsterdam, London, Berlin, and Buenos Aires.
Basic Agency employs between 100 and 249 people. The minimum project budget and average hourly rate are not publicly listed and require inquiry. The agency has been operating for over a decade and serves a diverse client base ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies.
The agency offers a comprehensive set of services including graphic design, branding, web design, UI/UX design, and advertising. Within branding, it specializes in B2B branding and naming. In web design, it has expertise in B2B and eCommerce platforms. Basic Agency also provides digital product design and content creation as part of its integrated approach.
Basic Agency primarily serves clients in the fashion and food and beverage industries. It works with both small businesses and medium-sized enterprises. Notable clients include Keen, Google, Apple, Chrome, Nixon, Heath Ceramics, OXO, Fender, BB Dakota, and Volcom. The agency's portfolio includes a project titled "Building the Beats brand through design and eCommerce."
Google reviews give Basic Agency a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Reviewers have praised the design team's community involvement and creative work, with one reviewer noting the team's visits to classrooms to speak about design. Some reviews are less directly related to agency services, but overall sentiment is positive.
The agency's collaborative, insight-driven process combines strategy, storytelling, and interactive design to create meaningful experiences that drive business results. Basic Agency positions itself as a trusted partner for forward-thinking companies looking to shape the future of digital branding through design-led innovation.
Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Advertising
Industries Served
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Pros
- Serves high-profile clients including Google, Apple, and Fender.
- Combines brand strategy with digital experience design.
- Has a global network with offices in multiple countries.
Client Review Analysis
Positive Google reviews mention community engagement and creative design work.