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The Bureau Of Small Projects
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups
Bureau of Small Projects applies Fortune 500 branding experience to small businesses and nonprofits, handling logo design, package design, print collateral, and web. Clients include the Planetary Society and Stanford, suiting mission-driven organizations seeking a custom graphic design company...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
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The Bureau Of Small Projects Reviews & Testimonials
Web Development Review from Michael Arnaldo
We have worked with Bureau of Small Projects as our primary WordPress engineering partner for over three years. They have consistently delivered on technically demanding projects and have been a reliable resource for both development work and ongoing site maintenance.What distinguishes them is the combination of technical capability and operational professionalism. Communication is structured and consistent, scoping is accurate, and the team responds quickly when issues come up. For organizations that need a dependable agency for sophisticated WordPress work, Bureau of Small Projects comes with our strong recommendation.
Web Development Review from Whit Garling, PMP
We needed a development partner that was highly capable, willing to work through ambiguity, and could handle the pressure of a fast-paced project with a large scope and extremely complicated stakeholder landscape.BSP delivered on all counts. We could not have asked for a better partner. They truly felt like an extension of our team when things got intense. Always quick to respond to fires, problem solve and offer options, and maintain poise at all times. 10/10 experience!Highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a world class development partner!
Small Business Review from Eryn Schnel Yolac
What an amazing journey this has been! Im incredibly impressed by the results, and I owe it all to David, Camielle, and the fantastic team. The outcome has far surpassed what I imagined, and Im genuinely thrilled. Your commitment and hard work are evident in every detail. Thank you for delivering such exceptional work!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsDesignX is an on-demand graphic design company covering UI/UX, branding, logo design, packaging, and pitch decks, with clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies including Disney. Projects are milestone-priced with 48-hour turnarounds, backed by 20 years of award-winning design experience...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Expert website design and development - mobile application development - API integration: we do it all! Your online presence can't be left to just anyone. We are an agile-focused agency with a high client satisfaction rate. Whatever you need to build to scale your business - we'll help you build it the...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
More leads. Higher conversions. Faster growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
#3 in Europe and #9 worldwide according to EFFIE Index 2021...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Igawa Design is an award-winning, boutique branding and design studio based in Southern California. Founded on the principle that excellent design can shape people's perceptions of a brand and elevate its value in the marketplace...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Signal Hill, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Honter Studio is a California-based design agency offering unlimited design subscription services and full web/app development. We help startups and fast-growing teams launch brands, build platforms, and scale creative output all under one flat monthly rate...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
GelComm, with over 20 years of experience, offers forward-thinking packaging design and comprehensive communications strategy for partners ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups. Our areas of expertise encompass consumer goods packaging, entertainment branding, licensing and consumer research, all...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We’re a leading web and graphic design company producing effective visual communication solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Azusa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Commerce Ink was built from inside the Amazon ecosystem. After managing large portfolios, we saw brands struggle with fragmented strategy, content, and operations. We created a full-service model where everything works together under one roof. As operators, we focus on helping brands turn Amazon from a...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We focus on creating comprehensive branding and identity systems, products and packaging, exhibitions and events, websites and apps, marketing and advertising, and aim to foster ineffable experiences for humans (and also sometimes dogs)...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At CRC, Movere stands for emotionally-resonant branding & messaging that moves people: it lights up their heart (giving them the feels), and sparks their mind, motivating them to take action (read: sales).Movere is what delivers actual results to our clients... Growth, extension, and expansion...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Unlock your brand's potential with the power of strategy and design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
High Art is a Los Angeles-based e-commerce web design firm offering internet marketing, graphic design, media design, and web design services. We provide custom-tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established companies and nonprofits...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TAWD DESIGN is a full service creative agency based in San Diego, CA. We offer the following services: Branding and Identity Work, Print Design, Package Design, Web Design and Development, Digital Design and Development, Branded Retail and Trade Show Environments...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a Full Service firm we’re here to handle Basic Directory Setup to Complete Design/ Digital Branding, Store Launch and Sales! Our Dedicated team is aware of Your business needs and we make ourselves available 7 days a week...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pixellent Design is a Los Angeles studio specializing in packaging design and brand development for consumer products, from concept through production...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
The core of our work is design and storytelling. Loica creates original content for commercials and feature films, broadcast, digital platforms and print. Our team of directors, designers, animators, editors, illustrators, writers and producers works together in our studio in Santiago, Chile. That range lets...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
A unique team of professionals who specialize in developing creative, personalized marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and results...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Palm Desert, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
White Rabbit emerges as a prominent creative design agency based in LA, renowned for its team comprising highly skilled individuals dispersed globally. Leveraging diverse international perspectives and extensive creative backgrounds, our agency gains a distinct edge, allowing us to curate stunning designs...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Our portfolio speaks louder than words. We have worked for numerous popular clients and here you can have a look at it...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hi! We craft award-winning websites, brands, experiences, and interfaces that users love. Companies and brands like yours partner with us to launch high-performance solutions that deliver business results through user-centric design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Neise Design is a boutique creative studio and design practice based in Los Angeles, California, founded around 2019/2020. It offers bespoke branding, web design, graphic and packaging design, and marketing materials tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and creative ventures, focusing on visually...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Angela Redding Design is a prominent provider of comprehensive large-format design solutions tailored to businesses aiming to shape their brand's public perception. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to achieving results that surpass industry standards. Founded by Angela Redding, a Bravo Award...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sadja WebSolutions is a digital agency focused on creating custom websites, mobile apps and digital marketing to grow brands online. We help companies around the world increase their online presence and ROI through design, development and online marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design to Brand is a dynamic force in the world of branding and design, providing brands with bold and impactful graphic design, stunningly realistic 3D renders, dynamic web design, captivating animations, and expert in-house printing. With our creative excellence, we empower brands to reach new heights and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
From ideation to creation, ONESIX uses intricate and design-driven strategy to bridge the gap between small businesses and the modern day market. Ranging from visual branding to strategy, ONESIX aims to fortify your brand and escalate your position within the digital market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help Real Estate, Restoration and Retail businesses grow with smart marketing: Branding,...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Marzo Creative is a Los Angeles Brand & Design Firm serving hospitality, CPG brands, startups, entertainment, professional businesses, and health and wellness brands. Branding, strategy, and creative direction, all in one place...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CANZ Marketing is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in helping E-commerce and B2B businesses achieve rapid growth through paid acquisition strategies such as Facebook ads, Twittwe marketing, Instagram ads, Google ads, YouTube, and LinkedIn...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Cessna Marketing is an Amazon agency in San Diego. We run Seller and Vendor Central, then build the websites, ads, and content that sell the products. We've managed over $30M in sales across 10+ brands at a 4.2x average ROAS...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
- Show more
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Frank Balderrama is a website designer in Sacramento that specializes in designing and maintaining complete marketing packages that include Graphic Design, Logo Design, Website Design, Print Design, E-mail Ad Design and Marketing, Audio and Video Production, Illustration and Social Media...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Real Media Lab is a boutique marketing agency specializing in meeting the branding and digital content requirements of companies. With a focus on delivering bespoke solutions, we ensure that every client receives tailored strategies and top-notch services to elevate their brand presence and digital...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
When affordability and knowledge meet excellence and drive, it doesn't take a genius to know when to pull the trigger. In that spirit, we do not chase down prospective new clients with annoying phone calls or emails, nor do we offer now-or-never flash promotions or any of that hoopla. We do, however, provide...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Geared is a nimble, fast-acting boutique marketing agency in Orange County, California that specifically caters to the "entrepreneurial spirit."...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Golden Creative is an experienced and responsive branding, packaging, and web agency. Through hands on collaboration and teamwork with our clients, we develop professional, creative brands that connect with your customers...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Lincoln, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Effective marketing goes beyond random ideas; it requires thoughtful, customized strategies that consider your company, industry, competition, and customers. We excel when we build long-term partnerships with our clients, steadily nurturing growth along the way...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Chino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GreatLike Media is the leading Orange County web design, SEO and digital marketing company since 2009, located in orange, California, we specializes in custom website design, web development, wordpress design, digital marketing, search engine optimization, PPC, SMM, content marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Get Set Go Web is the Top Web Design Agency in San Jose. Getsetgoweb provides the best Custom and creative logo design solutions for corporate businesses all around the world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GreenMarketing.ca is a leading web agency specializing in web design and development, with a focus on creating custom WordPress plugins & websites, as well as WooCommerce and Shopify stores. With over 10 years of experience, founder Nathan Ergang ensures top-tier service in WordPress speed optimization and...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SyCo is a digital marketing company that enables businesses to evolve and reap the results of smart and innovative strategies. We are a digital marketing and PR agency serving as a white label partner for companies that seek 360-degree marketing and design solutions...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A logo is the most important part of any brand. It provides the brand with a unique identity & separates him from the competitors. Visual or symbols are the most powerful tool in communication & Logo Design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Logo Designer is the best designing friendly agency that deals for the Logo, Brochure, Calendar, Print, Label and other kind of designs. The firm was established in 2010 and still it is growing day by day...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- WordPress Website Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Make unlimited graphic design and Web Design with unlimited revisions. Save time and money with a dedicated design team...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Malibu, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
G3 Creative is a skilled team of graphic designers, web developers, and SEO specialists. Located in Orange County, CA since 2004, we work with companies in different industries to help them with branding and online visibility solutions. We prodide expert graphic design services for all types of print...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Fountain Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A boutique creative agency with offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and Lima; our clients are all over the world. We’ve built the brand identity of startups and opened new markets for major players. Clients across a range of industries count on us to deliver campaigns that pack a punch. For the last twen...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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What should you prepare before starting an engagement with a graphic design agency in California?
Before starting any engagement with graphic design agencies in California, prepare your brand assets, project scope, target audience data, reference brands, project head, budget range, and timeline.
Without these details, you may receive graphic design proposals that completely miss your objectives. Worse, it can lead to more expensive quotations, as the agency accounts for extra discovery hours, more revision cycles, and a longer timeline.
Here is a checklist of items to prepare:
- Asset audit. Compile your existing brand assets, guidelines, and positioning. It also helps to provide information on your design debt, such as inconsistent marketing materials or outdated UI.
- Defined project scope. Detail your desired output quantity and specs, target platforms, and objectives. For example: logo, brand guidelines, and 10 Instagram and Facebook posting templates for a product launch in Quarter 3.
- Target audience information. Gather information on your buyer personas, their motivations, and your localization needs. For example, a Gen Z couple looking for budget-friendly apartments in the Bay Area.
- Competitive reference brands. Provide a list of 3-5 companies whose visual identity you wish to emulate or avoid and why. It helps to be as specific as possible, so California agencies understand the direction you are aiming for.
- Stakeholder lead. Identify a person from your team who has the final approval authority. Doing so reduces revision overruns and project delays.
- Budget range. Know how much your company is willing to spend on the design project, so the agency can deliver a proposal that better matches what you can afford.
- Timeline and hard deadlines. Inform the agency if you are aiming for a fixed date, such as trade shows, product launches, or investor decks. Doing so will help the agency plan its design timeline accordingly, especially when print production is involved.
What should you look for in a California graphic design portfolio?
When evaluating California graphic design portfolios, look for relevance, business impact, and commercial scalability. These three factors help ensure the agency is a strategic fit beyond style alignment.
#1 Proven market experience
An experienced graphic design company in California understands your market's visual language, including its regulatory environment and audience expectations. As such, it can produce designs that more accurately capture your brand positioning and resonate with target audiences.
For instance, a Los Angeles agency with strong entertainment and fashion credentials may not understand the visual standards of a San Diego biotech firm.
#2 Strategic thinking
Beware of "dribblization" of graphic design portfolios, or when the portfolio focuses on aesthetics rather than strategic and business outcomes.
Instead, look for the problem statement, design methodology, and measurable business results across the California design company’s portfolio. Also, ask about its research and discovery process, and how it customizes its visual language to the target audience.
#3 Commercial scalability
One standout project can be an outlier and not proof of experience. To avoid this, search for:
- Live links to a finished website
- Complete brand guidelines
- Different marketing assets for a single client, such as Instagram and Facebook posts, and display ads
These show that the graphic designers in California can consistently scale designs for different platforms and complete projects beyond the mockup stage.
With 77% of businesses linking visual communication to business performance, your portfolio review isn't just about finding great design. It's about finding a partner that can turn that design into measurable growth.
How do you know if graphic design companies in California understand your market?
California graphic design companies demonstrate market understanding by speaking specifically to your regional competitive landscape, target audience demographics, and cultural context.
This matters because California is not a single market.
According to Data USA, 27% of California's population is foreign-born, nearly double the US average of 14%, with Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim reaching 32%.
The state has over 185 languages spoken, with Spanish spoken in 28.3% of households, Chinese in 8%, and Tagalog in 5%.
A design strategy that ignores this demographic reality will underperform across California's most valuable regional markets. To verify that an agency has the cultural and strategic fluency your design needs, consider the following:
- Ask them to describe your competitive landscape. A California agency that truly knows your market should be able to name two or three of your competitors and comment on their visual positioning.
- Probe their audience assumptions. Pay attention to how they answer the question: "Who do you think our customer is, and what visual cues are they most responsive to?" Weak agencies give generic answers. Strong agencies give specific ones grounded in regional demographics, cultural nuance, and channel behavior.
- Request references from clients in your industry. California's creative industry is relationship-dense; an agency serious about your sector will have past clients willing to take a 10-minute call.
- Evaluate their questions, not just their answers. A California agency that asks about your sales cycle, buyer decision triggers, and competitive differentiation understands that design is a business tool and not just a creative output.
What are the red flags during the proposal and discovery phase?
The clearest red flags in a California graphic design proposal are vague revision language, missing ownership terms, and a discovery process that skips strategic alignment entirely. Catching these early protects you from scope disputes, IP complications, and creative misalignment that are difficult and costly to reverse once a contract is signed.
Watch for these specific red flags:
| Red flag | Why it is important |
| Portfolio is irrelevant and generic | Design work that looks similar across different clients may indicate that the agency relies on templates, AI, or stock assets. As such, it will be unable to customize its work to your brand. |
| Skipping discovery | Unsolicited concepts before the agency understands your brand, audience, and business goals signal that it is focused on style and will likely struggle when revisions require strategic justification. |
| No named point-of-contact for communication | California designers that route client communication through shared inboxes or project management platforms without a named account manager create accountability gaps that expand timelines and blur approval chains. |
| Vague revision language | Phrases like "revisions as needed" or "until you're happy" can subject you to revision overruns and disputes. |
| Ambiguous ownership terms | Proposals that do not clearly state who owns the assets, source files, and licensing rights are preventing you from independently using the designs you paid for. It is also creating an unnecessary dependency on the agency. |
| No client references from the last 12 months | An agency that can only produce references from 2-3 years may have experienced team changes, ownership transitions, or quality shifts that their portfolio does not reflect. |
What should be included in your contract with the graphic design company in California?
Your graphic design contract must include details on the project's scope and deliverables, ownership rights, payment schedule, timelines, and third-party licensing. Because California has specific legal standards, you should also ensure that your design contract contains language that addresses these regulations.
Pay attention to the following details when reviewing your California design contract:
#1 Scope of work and deliverables
Your contract should state the following details:
- Type of work, such as inside page layout and cover design for a book
- Number of designs, such as a 100-page book layout or 10 Facebook post templates
- Specs, such as 1080x1080 Facebook posts or a 5x7-inch book
- Number of revisions and what constitutes a new round versus a minor amendment
- What is out of scope, and how much would it cost
#2 Intellectual property ownership and transfer
California ownership rights can be complex due to the California Labor Code 2870 and Civil Code 982. The former stipulates that an employee's work outside the office belongs to the employee, while the latter emphasizes that the artist owns the reproduction rights to their work after sale.
As such, your contract should stipulate work-for-hire terms and ownership and reproduction rights of all final deliverables, including the editable source files and the specific format (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, etc.).
#3 Payment terms
Your contract should specify the full payment schedule, including the deposit amount, milestone-based installments, and the final payment trigger. It should also define out-of-scope fees and what work qualifies as out-of-scope, late payment fees, and a kill fee for early project termination.
#4 Timeline milestones with agency accountability
Contracts that only specify a final delivery date with no intermediate milestones give agencies no accountability checkpoints. Build in milestone dates and define what happens, including your right to terminate, if they are missed without cause.
#5 Third-party asset licensing
California agencies frequently use stock photography, licensed typefaces, and icon libraries. Your contract should require disclosure of all third-party assets, confirm licensing terms, and clarify who bears the cost of licensing beyond the project's delivery date.
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design Firms in California
How much do graphic design engagements typically cost in California?
Graphic design engagements in California cost more than the national average, reflecting the state's higher labor rates. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the hourly mean wage for graphic designers in California is $38.58, compared to the national mean of $28.52.
On average, graphic design costs range from $300 to $200,000, depending on the type of graphic design services, scope, deliverable count, timeline, availability of existing materials, and project complexity.
The table below breaks down estimated costs by project type:
| Project | Estimated cost |
| Logo | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Comprehensive branding | $16,000-$63,000 |
| Web design | $5,000-$200,000 |
| Marketing collateral | $500-$2,500+ |
| Package design | $300-$50,000 |
What cost items do graphic design proposals often omit?
California graphic design proposals routinely omit stock asset licensing, typeface renewals, print vendor markups, file preparation for specialized use cases, and California sales tax. These costs can add thousands of dollars to your final invoice.
Reviewing your proposal against the checklist below before signing will help you identify and negotiate these costs upfront:
- Stock assets and photography licensing. The cost of properly licensed website design templates, stock assets, and other reusable content will be passed to you separately. The same also applies to the usage rights of photographs and video production by a California designer or creative agency.
- Typeface licensing. Clients shoulder the annual commercial license costs for custom or premium typefaces used in brand systems.
- Printing and production vendor markups. California agencies that manage print production typically add a markup on vendor invoices. While it is standard practice, it should be disclosed upfront.
- File preparation for specific use cases. Deliverables scoped for digital use may require additional production hours to prepare files for large-format printing, embroidery digitizing, or signage fabrication, which are not included in a typical brand and design package.
- California taxes. Design work is taxable in California if it requires a printed copy (e.g., billboard, poster, or book) or is transferred to the business via a physical storage medium (e.g., a USB or CD).
How long does a typical California design project take?
A typical California graphic design project takes anywhere from 1-8 weeks, depending on scope, complexity, and the number of revision rounds.
The table below breaks down standard delivery windows by project type, excluding print production timelines where applicable:
| Project type | Timeline |
| Brand strategy | 5-7 days for an illustrative logo design only, and 2-3 weeks for a full brand identity |
| Website design | About 1 week for a landing page, while multi-page websites may require 2-6 weeks, depending on the number of pages, devices, screens, and complexity of user flow |
| Social media graphics | 1-2 days for a single post, but a comprehensive social kit can take over 1 week |
| Display ads | About 3 days for static ads, but dynamic ads can take over 1 week |
| Email design templates | 3-5 days, depending on complexity and scale of design |
| Custom illustration | 2-8 weeks, depending on complexity of design requirements |
| Print materials | Flyers and brochure design can take 3-5 days, package design 1-2 weeks, and tradeshow booth design over 2 weeks. All these exclude print production timelines. |
When does it make sense to consider hiring local graphic design firms in California?
Hiring local graphic design firms in California is most justified when your project involves regulated industry compliance, physical product production, or culturally specific audiences that require regional fluency:
- Regulated industries with state-specific requirements
California has distinct regulatory frameworks for marketing materials in healthcare, cannabis, alcohol, and financial services. For instance, California requires beer brands to include the type of beverage, alcohol percentage, and manufacturing information in addition to the Code of Federal Regulations label requirements. - In-person collaboration with physical products
Engagements involving packaging, retail displays, trade show materials, or environmental design are more efficient when graphic designers in California have local print vendor relationships. They can physically review proofs and closely collaborate with vendors for required adjustments, accelerating production timelines. - Cultural market specificity
California consumers, particularly in multicultural markets like Los Angeles, the Central Valley, and the Bay Area, require cultural fluency that remote agencies working from homogenous markets may lack.
At what point in the engagement should you reassess whether the graphic design agency California relationship is working?
Reassess your relationships with graphic design companies in California after the first concept presentation, after the second revision round, and at the 50% project timeline mark.
These are the three points where misalignment is still recoverable without restarting the engagement.
Waiting until final delivery to raise fundamental concerns is the most common and costly mistake business owners make, as sunk cost makes it psychologically difficult to exit or escalate.
The checkpoints below tell you exactly what to look for at each stage and what action to take:
- After the first concept presentation. If initial concepts do not reflect your brief, your competitive context, or your audience, it is a strategic alignment failure. One more round rarely fixes it.
- After the second revision round. If you are still explaining the same fundamental direction concerns in round two that you raised in round one, the creative team cannot execute your vision, or the agency's process does not support meaningful iteration.
- At the 50% mark of the project timeline. If you are 50% through the timeline and less than 30% through the deliverables, you have a project management problem, not a creative one. At this point, you need to have a frank conversation about what can be realistically delivered within the remaining timeline.
Final note: Document all feedback in writing. In California, email and platform-based communications constitute a record that matters if the engagement escalates to a contract dispute.
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