Small vs. Big Overall, designers at smaller shops report being happier than their counterparts at large firms. Those at firms with 1-10 employees rated themselves a 7.45/10 on the "Happiness Scale"-a half point happier than designers at firms with more than 10 employees. Happiness by Firm Size 250-500: 6.9 100-250: 6.7 50-100: 6.9 10-50: 7.0 1-10: 7.45 perspective 23