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Fortitude Creative is a Charlotte-based branding and marketing agency specializing in home service businesses, helping them grow through strategic design, SEO, and digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience, the agency delivers integrated solutionsfrom branding and print to PPC and videothat boost...
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cavmir is a Airbnb Marketing Agency. We build beautiful websites, and we provide a full suite of marketing services to clients globally. We work with luxury and premium properties...
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Toronto-based creative studio built for organizations that want exceptional design without the cost, layers, or ego of a traditional agency...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Ackra is an app development company that designs and builds custom software for businesses that need it done right. We turn complex ideas into production-ready applications, from customer-facing platforms to internal tools built to perform on day one and scale for years...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
ArtAmitDesign - Creative Branding & Design Agency with 23+ years of experience, we specialize in turning ideas into impactful results on a global scale. Our expertise spans various design platforms, pushing boundaries to ensure brands stand out and thrive...
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- Location
- Nadiad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $16/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We help our customers ideate, design, develop, and launch beautiful and scalabe software solutions to succeed in their industries. Growing at 500% year-on-year, we have been ranked the 3rd Fastest Growing Tech Compnay in India (FT1000)...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Firebelly is a Chicago-based, socially conscious creative studio that specializes in strategic design, driven by its philosophy Good Design for Good Reason. The agency is known for creating brands that not only stand out but also contribute to social progress, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and purpose...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NUU partners with companies (from startup to Fortune 500) to solve challenges and reach business goals. We build brands through strategic vision, cultural insight, and beautiful stories that emotionally resonate...
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- Video Production
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Engine Creative is a creative service and digital products agency with a thirst for innovation. We are passionate about bringing brands to life online, on mobile devices and through augmented and virtual experiences. We work in partnership with our clients to help them creatively connect with their consumers...
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- Video Production
- Design Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Dave Clark Design is an independent design and digital agency started by Dave, Andy, Jonathan and Andrew in 2001. We care about forging lasting relationships with clients more than awards. Yet we remain true to our design heritage. And while we talk strategy, we firmly focus on the ‘doing’ because we know...
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- Package Design
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We specialize in turning your startup idea into a validated, market-ready concept that resonates with users and impresses investors...
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- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Coquitlam, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design, develop, and implement tailor-made digital solutions such as website design, SEO Digital marketing & Hosting, Support & Maintenance, Branding & Graphic Design. We are committed to supporting businesses with digitalization services based in Blackburn, Lancashire...
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- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Blackburn, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help brands communicate their purpose using strategy, brand design and website development...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service agency that operates nationwide through a strong network of experts and partners who focus on effective planning strategies to achieve hassle-free execution and reach the best results and highest ROI for our clients...
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- Video Production
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
BMD is a multidisciplinary brand and design studio...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brisbane branding agency for startups, scaleups and investors. Strategy, naming, identity and launch, led by a senior team since 2013...
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- Location
- Newstead, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transforming busy professionals' marketing with automated systems that save 15+ hours weekly while driving measurable growth...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
arteficegroup is an Italian branding agency with international flair, over 80 strong people, and offices in Milano and Torino. Its strategic, creative, and strongly brand-design oriented. Founded in 1996, delivers more than 400 projects per year, and covers with its excellence 24 market segments...
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- Print Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
Winicio, a full-service advertising agency, boasts an impressive track record spanning 17 years in the industry. Our enduring commitment to excellence and innovation has solidified our position as the "Land of Believers." Over nearly two decades, we have consistently demonstrated our unwavering dedication to...
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Unlock your business potential with WeWebWorks! Your go-to hub in NJ for all things digital marketing: Web Dev, SEO, PPC, and more. We make your clicks count and turn your website into a revenue-generating machine...
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- Location
- Elmwood Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a boutique branding and creative agency that strategically brings an organization's brand to life through cleverly written messaging, intentional design, multi-media content, and visual storytelling. We exist to craft and tell the stories of the most purpose-driven brands. We identify superpowers...
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- Location
- Ashland, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tech Unit synergizes digital expertise with creative ingenuity to catalyze business growth. Our approach hinges on robust data analytics and a versatile team, ensuring tangible and impactful outcomes. With a track record of over 50 successful projects, a dedicated team comprising 20+ specialists, raising...
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Workeely is your comprehensive solution hub. We provide a range of services including Website Design, Graphics, CV and Resume Writing, Virtual Assistance, Copywriting, and more. Our proficient team ensures top-quality solutions that foster your business's success in the digital era. We stand by our commitment...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Twin Falls, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're Seattle's friendliest digital marketing agency, empowering businesses of all sizes to conquer their digital Mt. Rainier. Whether it's brand elevation through stunning web design and graphic masterpieces or scaling your audience with SEO and social media mastery, we help you achieve success. No faceless...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
HCG corporate designs is a boutique design agency based in central Europe creating brandings, websites and infographics for businesses with different industry backgrounds. The founder Helene Clara Gamper grew up in a publisher family and has a 20+ years background in the creative industry...
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- Location
- Innsbruck, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Clab is a creative agency focused on healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Our specialized team delivers all the creativity and scientific support to effectively translate the science behind your products into unforgettable omini-channel campaigns...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Cajicá, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Acomunica, we take pride in our expertise in marketing, social media, and web management. Employing an analytical approach, we adeptly navigate and target our clients' audiences, implementing effective traffic management techniques across prominent platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram...
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- Graphic Design
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Eastbound Digital, an Australia-based agency specializing in website design and digital marketing, assists service providers and coaches worldwide in expanding their online presence through comprehensive services including website design, SEO, and website maintenance...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At CARTEL, we're a design firm fueled by strategic thinking, committed to adding value to every aspect of branding. We view design as a powerful catalyst for driving change, gaining strategic advantage, and fostering cultural significance...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Elevate your construction and trade business with Virtual Staff Hire your go-to destination for custom web design. We specialize in creating dynamic, user-friendly websites tailored for the construction and trade sector, blending impactful design with practical functionality...
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- Graphic Design
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- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- North Strathfield, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $799/hr
Achieving online success requires the right partner. As a leading web development and digital marketing agency based in Dubai, we've spent the last 5 years helping businesses large and small craft incredible online experiences...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PixelApps specializes in creating top-notch web solutions that help Australian businesses establish and enhance their online presence. We provide tailored web design and development services, ranging from custom website creation to advanced web applications featuring AI and machine learning integrations. Our...
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- Location
- Kyneton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
E-Cubed Media Synthesis Inc. is an award-winning design and technology agency specializing in UX design, web content management, and API integrations. We combine creativity and technical expertise to deliver exceptional digital experiences...
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- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Ember Design is a Hamburg-based UX/UI design agency specializing in digital branding, product management, and technology solutions. We excel at creating immersive and effective user experiences, offering services ranging from brand development to web development. Our commitment to innovation and creativity...
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
MAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready businesses. From launching new brands to reimagining legacy favorites, we know food and we make it look good...
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- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
More than a creative agency, were your partners in design. Well concoct print and digital materials to supercharge your brand, tell your story and persuade your audience...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our communication design agency was built on the principle that the same persuasive techniques used in marketing & advertising can, and should, be used to advance the great good...
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- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tide & Type is a creative branding and design agency that helps businesses shape compelling visual identities and cohesive brand experiences. With a focus on clarity and craft, the agency delivers strategic design solutions that connect with audiences and elevate brands...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ormond Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branxify is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing, SEO, web development, PPC, social media, and real estate to drive growth and maximize online success...
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- Logo Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Creatica Studios is an award-winning creative agency here to help small businesses rock their brand game with standout strategy, design, and content!...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a creative studio focused on helping companies thrive through bold design, standout branding, and strategic digital solutions. Our approach is to blend creativity with strategy creating experiences that engage audiences and drive success...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Windsor, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MagniRise is a personal branding compny for executives, founders and consultants. We own the room before you enter it building the identity, positioning and visibility that make leaders impossible to ignore. Our Identity Architecture method spans audit, narrative, infrastructure, amplification and...
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- Public Relations
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- Location
- Wyoming, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Precision-built websites that rank, load, and convert because first impressions arent just visual, theyre technical...
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- Location
- Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At WithNova Blink Digital, we combine the power of AI-driven performance with human insight to create campaigns that convert. As a leading SEO and social media marketing agency in South Africa, we help brands shine online through data-backed strategies that deliver measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Logo Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
IPOINT INT. is a Malta-based digital agency helping ambitious businesses remove noise, make confident decisions, and build digital systems that scale. From branding and UX/UI to web development, software engineering, digital marketing, and creative production six disciplines, one integrated force, b...
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- Location
- Mġarr, Malta
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
From Professional Web Design to First-Page SEO We Build the Tools That Grow Your Brand. Kid2Design continues to follow a project-based pricing model that emphasizes custom quotes tailored to a business's specific digital needs. Rather than rigid, one-size-fits-all tiers, they focus on individual project...
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Floresta Creative is a Denver-based design studio built for founders and growing teams who want intentional creative work, not just deliverables. Floresta is a Webflow Certified Partner specializing in web design, development, brand identity, and digital marketing design...
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- Location
- Commerce City, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SuppStaff is a specialized staffing and workforce solutions agency that connects businesses with qualified remote professionals across administrative support, customer service, virtual assistance, marketing, and operational roles. The agency focuses on helping companies scale efficiently by providing reliable...
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
We specialize in tailored SEO strategies designed to help you climb the ranks and boost conversions. Whether youre a startup or an established ecommerce store, SEO Strategi has the expertise to increase online visibility of your brand to shine...
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- Location
- Ski, Norway
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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Frequently Asked Questions About Design Agencies
What services do design companies offer?
They offer a mix of branding, digital product design, and creative services to help businesses build recognizable brands and user-friendly digital experiences, often combining graphic design, digital marketing support, and content creation.
Core services include:
- Branding and brand identity: Creating logos, visual identity systems, brand guidelines, typography, and messaging frameworks. These services are widely used because a consistent brand presentation can increase revenue by up to 23%, according to marketing research cited in design industry reports.
- Web design and web development: Building responsive website design, landing pages, eCommerce design, and front-end implementation, often supporting broader digital marketing and content marketing strategies.
- UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design: Usually accounts for 60-70% of agency offerings, according to many design agencies' insights. UX/UI design focuses on usability, research, and interface design for digital products such as websites, SaaS platforms, and mobile apps. Agencies handle user research, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and final UI designs, often applying innovative design approaches to improve usability and engagement.
- Product and app design: Creating digital products such as mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and dashboards that combine UX research, interaction design, and prototyping before development.
- Graphic design and marketing design: Producing marketing and communication assets, such as social media visuals, advertising creatives, packaging design, presentations, and editorial design, to support brand campaigns.
- Design strategy and research: Providing strategic services such as design thinking workshops, product discovery, customer journey mapping, and innovation consulting to align design decisions with business goals. Some agencies apply concentric design principles, focusing on aligning user needs, brand identity, and product functionality around a unified experience.
How much do design services cost?
Design agency pricing varies by scope, seniority, and market, but most agencies sell work in three common ways: fixed project fees, hourly/day rates, or monthly retainers.
Most design companies charge $75-$250 per hour, while full projects typically range from $5,000 for small branding work to $100,000+ for complex digital product or website design projects.
In the United States and other high-cost markets, design agencies typically charge:
- $100-$250/hr. for UX/UI and product design specialists.
- $75-$200/hr. for general graphic design or digital design agency services.
Regional averages for UX/UI design in North America often range from $50 to $200/hr, depending on expertise and specialization.
Branding and brand identity
- Basic brand identity packages: $5,000-$25,000 for logo design, typography systems, color palettes, and brand guidelines.
- More comprehensive brand design projects can range from $ 5,000 to $30,000+, depending on the strategy work and deliverables.
Website design
- Smaller website design projects: $3,000-$20,000+, depending on the number of pages and customization.
- Full website redesign projects typically cost $10,000-$200,000+, especially for large or enterprise websites.
UX/UI design projects generally start around $10,000 and can exceed $100,000 for complex products or SaaS platforms.
How long does a typical design project take?
The timeline of a design project depends on the type of service, project complexity, and the speed of feedback. Still, most professional design firm projects take between 6 weeks and 6 months from kickoff to final delivery.
- Branding projects: 4-12 weeks, including research, strategy, and visual identity; larger rebranding solutions can extend to 3-6 months or more, depending on stakeholder involvement and deliverables.
- Website design: 8-20 weeks to design and launch a website
- UX/UI and product design: 2-6 months
Complex digital products, enterprise websites, or large-scale rebrands can extend timelines to 6 months or longer.
What’s the difference between branding, UX design, and product design?
Branding, UX design, and product design are closely related but focus on different layers of how a business creates and delivers value to customers.
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| Focus | Creating a recognizable identity and emotional connection with customers. It includes logos, colors, typography, messaging, tone of voice, and brand guidelines | Making digital products easy, efficient, and enjoyable to use. UX designers optimize user experience through research, testing, and design iterations. | Designing the entire product, from defining the problem to launching and improving the solution. |
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How can I evaluate the quality of a design agency's work?
The best design companies demonstrate measurable business impact, strong design processes, and proven results across multiple projects.
- Review the agency's portfolio and case studies to look for design projects that delivered measurable outcomes such as 25% higher conversion rates or 35% growth in daily active users after UX improvements.
- Evaluate usability and user experience metrics, such as task completion rates that improve from 50% to 90%, time needed to complete key actions, customer satisfaction scores, and reduction in support tickets or errors.
- Assess the agency's design process and research approach, check whether it includes stages like discovery and research, user interviews and insights, wireframes and prototypes, usability testing, and iteration and optimization.
- Evaluate companies based on how well their work contributes to revenue growth, customer retention, or operational efficiency.



















































