Selecting a graphic design company in New York is high-stakes when brand perception directly affects revenue. Here, you'll find vetted agencies with portfolios and client reviews to compare, so you can make a confident, informed decision.
Wise Collective is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm with the knowledge and experience to develop and deliver almost anything you might need - from brand design through to marketing strategy, digital tactics and content marketing, all tied together with a can-do approach to service...
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Hudson Cutler & Co. is a technology-driven marketing and communications company that develops great ideas to address the most complex business and social challenges. With industry-leading experts in branding, social media, technology development, research & insights, paid media and public relations, Hudson...
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Azai Studios is a creative branding agency. We create digital experiences. We build beautiful websites. We produce content that drives business. With footprints in New York City, Dubai, and Riga. We create visual identities and digital experiences for a wide range of businesses that matter. From Start-ups to...
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Jay Patel's Review Sourced from Google
Greatest experience. Smart. Creative. Knowledgeable about a wide array of fields. Efficient. Poli, Savannah, & Harji are the best
Ashish Joseph's Review Sourced from Google
Azai Studios exceeded expectations in every way possible. They built our our brand from scratch and kept us informed of all the changes. We’ve used other companies for different projects but they couldn’t handle all the changes we wanted. The brand they built is everything we’ve always wanted without knowing we wanted it. I was a little hesitant at first when you do those mood boards and it seemed like a marketing gimmick but it actually helped me and partners pick a direction. Sometimes you just have to trust the process. Their process works. We continue to use them for everything for our company.
DME Tuning's Review Sourced from Google
Things could not have gone smoother for our rebranding and e-commerce setup thanks to Azai. We are confident that we’ve found our media management for the life of the business. Thank you Harji and team, the pleasure is all ours.
Thinkso Creative is a dynamic agency that merges strategy, editorial expertise, and design to empower professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, Thinkso Creative delivers innovative, practical solutions that stand out in competitive markets...
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PitchKitchen builds the Magnetic Messaging Framework and AI Brand Twin for growth-stage B2B founders whose AI-generated content all reads the same. We help founders pull lived truth out of their head and onto the homepage, sales deck, and every AI agent in the company. Two engagements: a 90-Day Magnetic...
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Andrew Blackmon's Review Sourced from Google
PitchKitchen took our dense challenging materials and fuzzy messaging and created a highly engaging toolset that will drive better results for years to come.
Julie Thomas's Review Sourced from Google
After meeting Greg at an industry event, I spoke with him about revamping our basic sales presentation. My feedback is that what he developed with us is absolutely game changing. The approach is extremely collaborative and the framework is excellent. The ability to take our concepts and turn them in to visual depictions of our story was outstanding. Thank you, PitchKitchen team!
Kathryn Walsh's Review Sourced from Google
I've been working with Pitch Kitchen for over 2 years and am always impressed by the quality and creativity of their work, and the speed with which they can turn around our 11th hour requests. Great team to work with !
Workshop Branding is a trusted strategic brand and package design agency with over 20 years of experience. We assist brands in telling their unique stories and standing out in the market. Our comprehensive services cover brand strategy, branding, logo, and package design. With a personal approach, we...
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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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Were a digital design studio crafting visually engaging products, seamless eCommerce experiences, and integrated brand systems that connect with your audienceempowering lifestyle, fashion, and tech companies to thrive...
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31 Lengths is the 10-year-old New York ad agency singularly focused on the success of our clients. We are a dynamic branding/marketing company led by experienced, award-winning creatives...
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Channel V Media is a New York City PR Agency that specializes in launching and building market momentum for fast-growing companies...
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JoHenry Rodriguez's Review Sourced from Google
Not too happy with the customer service to their employees! They set me up into a plan of work where I LOST $300+
Martin Bispels's Review Sourced from Google
I've had the pleasure of working with Channel V Media on a number of occasions and consider them one of the best pr agencies to work with for b2b companies.
Anton Golovchenko's Review Sourced from Google
My company has been working with Channel V media for a year now and they are simply the best PR agency our there! Very professional and overall nice people to work with. Highly recommend!
EHL & Co. collaborates closely with brands and creators, offering a range of professional services tailored to elevate their presence in the market. From branding and identity development to content creation and marketing communication strategies, we provide comprehensive solutions designed to help our...
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Lovably is an independent design studio based in New York, specializing in branding, print, and web design for clients in various industries. Their team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering custom solutions that meet each client's unique needs...
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CRC is a multinational group of strategists, storytellers, filmmakers, producers, designers, animators, and directors with its headquarters in New York City. We work with clients to find their voice, tell their story, and astound both customers and employees, from rapidly expanding startups to Fortune 100...
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ONE18MEDIA unlocks greater potential for businesses with an accelerator of data and smart ideas. As a full-service digital marketing agency, we live to craft creative solutions that get results – right away! Our commitment is getting you real return on investment through qualified leads in record time. Are...
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Likable’s system is what you get when experience meets purpose. We're working with our customers to create top-notch content and utilizing social tactics that carry real importance—beyond outstanding numbers...
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At RXM, we combine the topnotch foundations of big brand thinking and an intimate understanding of today's culture to create powerful solutions that make a difference for our clients. Our dynamic boutique agency is passionately committed to creating meaningful connections in New York City’s ever-changing...
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Rox Ride's Review Sourced from Google
Great digital agency we used for our branding, web design UX/UI, and social media.From the start of the project, the RXM team was driven to succeed. They have great creative skills, their project management style was highly professional yet personable and overall easy to work with.
Zayd Media is a strategic design firm offering integrated web, print, and branding solutions for forward-thinking organizations. We specialize in design for higher education, pharmaceutical, biotech, high-tech, and other innovation-driven environments...
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We cultivate brands to grow and prosper! Creating new or evolving older brands, our process evaluates strategies and supports a strong on-shelf presence to compete in ever-changing marketplace. We work together seamlessly to grow brands and drive consumer preference...
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We are a vibrant NYC creative agency fiercely devoted to smashing goals and exploding narratives...
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Design In DC delivers graphic design and branding alongside web and marketing for government agencies, NGOs, and enterprises, including Accenture and Virginia Tech. Services span logo design, print, ad creative, and illustration, serving organizations that need a full-service graphic design agency...
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Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner
I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!
Web Design Review from Jo Maney
DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.
Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!
Pill Creative Studio is a branding agency for startups and growing companies ready to build distinctive, enterprise-ready brands and websites. We partner with clients who value strategic thinking as much as exceptional execution...
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Branding Review from Victoria Wicus MOT, OTR/L, BCP
We had the pleasure of working with Pill Creative Studio for our company branding, logo design, and website development, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results! From start to finish, the team was incredibly easy to work with, always bringing a positive, collaborative energy to every meeting. The logo options presented to us were creative, fresh, and aligned perfectly with our vision. We really loved the color schemes that were suggested as well. Veronika and Matthew took the time to understand our brand's values and goals, making the entire process feel seamless and tailored to our needs. We have gotten several compliments from our employees and clients since we launched our new brand! Their passion for what they do is evident in the quality of their work and their commitment to delivering exactly what we were looking for. We're extremely satisfied with the final branding and look forward to continuing our work with them on future projects. We highly recommend Pill Creative Studio for anyone looking for a talented, dedicated, and passionate team to bring their brand to life!
Branding Review from David J. Camp
Veronika exceeded all my expectations with her outstanding work on my brand's identity, logo, and website. She consistently went the extra mile, ensuring that I was completely satisfied at every stage of the project. Her dedication, creativity, and attention to detail are unparalleled. Anyone who gets to collaborate with Veronika is in for an exceptional experience!
Startup Review from Lenka Cilova
The Pill Creative team developed a brand identity, user-friendly application interface, and landing page. They delivered exceptional solutions that aligned perfectly with the company's objectives.The project included brand strategy, brand identity, UX/UI design, and web development, showcasing Pill Creative Studio's prowess in crafting a cohesive and visually striking brand image.Their personalized approach and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction sets Pill Creative Studio apart. Despite being a smaller agency, they offered a boutique experience, prioritizing clear communication and responsiveness throughout the collaboration.Diplomachain's growing user base stands as a testament to the project's success, underscoring the effectiveness of Pill Creative Studio's contributions. With no areas for improvement noted, this collaboration serves as a shining example of a fruitful partnership, leaving both parties thoroughly satisfied with the outcome.
Exactly what you hoped your creative agency would be. We create meaningful content for challenger brands that keeps people coming back for more. Our team consists of creatives who understand that a strategy is ever evolving, content creation never ends, and analytics tell us all we need to know...
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Social Media Marketing Review from Joshua Black
Two things that are rare are quality and consistency. TCE provides both and that speaks volumes about who they are. They always deliver well above expectations! Without a second thought I would recommend TCE to anyone looking for a Creative Agency!
Social Media Marketing Review from Benjamin Smith
I’ve been working with TCE for over 1 year now and am blown away by their professionalism, their constant drive to bring new ideas to the table, and their fiercely analytical nature they apply to their decision making processes. I have recommended them to two fellow business owners who have both begun working with the TCE as well. 10/10 would recommend to a friend!
Unlock your brand's potential with the premier design agency in New York. From graphic design expertise to comprehensive creative solutions, Tuman is the go-to graphic design agency in NYC for unparalleled results...
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We are the premier design agency with specialists who will create stunning on-brand websites to generate traffic and convert your visitors into paying clients...
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HSNYC's Review Sourced from Google
Tom & Co are excellent. Great customer service, easy pick up, great pricing. It's nice when you can shop local and it beats out the competition in every regard. Thanks, guys
Stephanie Loscalzo's Review Sourced from Google
We couldn't be happier with the service provided by Tom&Co. Tom and his team are highly professional, responsive and consistently goes above and beyond to meet our needs.
Joanna Maniscalco's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent customer service!! My brochures came out awesome! Can't wait to place my next order for other items! Thank you so much!
Camila Hori is a seasoned creative director in the luxury business. Her past experience in include Vogue Brazil and Sotheby's. Through her career, she has accumulated extensive experience, having work with a diverse range of established brands, including LOFT, Brooks Brothers and more...
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At Tronvig Group, we believe that a powerful brand goes beyond visuals it's about aligning your organization's strategy with impactful design. As a top branding agency for nonprofits, we focus on both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that your brand resonates authentically...
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Design is our craft, exploring is our passion. Executing creative solutions since 2015. Lets make #DesignThatMoves...
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We are SUVA, a full-service design and branding company. Helping clients discover their fundamental purpose, make an emotional connection with their audience, build trust and create loyalty. Through close collaboration, deep strategy, powerful storytelling, and beautifully crafted designs, we create...
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We create and build authentic brands with impactful strategies and beautiful identities that meet and deliver business needs. We’re creative yet diligent, rigorous yet imaginative. A bunch of keen thinkers, driven by ideas with an eye for detail and the big picture...
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Plus972 has an entrepreneurial spirit and a progressive philosophy focused on integration, collaboration and, most importantly, crafting custom solutions for our client’s needs. We strive to always produce the best work for the right budgets. Always. That is how we built our reputation over the years and...
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Anca Cristina Sofan's Review Sourced from Google
Plus972 is an amazing group of smart, dedicated people working together in a customer-centric company. You can learn a lot very quickly in a very short time because you're surrounded with very driven individuals from all over the world.
MMarch NY is an award-winning branding and design agency. Our services include brand strategy, brand identity, naming, voice, design applications, social, animation, newsletter, content, spaces, billboards. Excellence in design. Tech-first approach. ➔ Free Branding Workbooks:...
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Amplify is a B2B marketing firm that helps industrial entities accelerate growth and reach their potential. From commercial service providers to medical technology companies, Amplify offers guidance and support in connecting your business with the right audience for greater success...
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We are a #FullServiceAgency - Whether you have an established company or a growing company, discover our potential to achieve great results in Design, Advertising and Digital Strategies...
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Web Development Review from Alejandra Sierra
Excellent work Support always throughout the process What they did faithfully reflects what our company is.
Web Design Review from José Miguel Morales Espitia
Trabajo impecable y muy acertado en lo que se proyecta y lo que entregan como trabajo final. ¡Los más recomendados!
Creative Services Review from Tomás Codd
Incredibly fast and optimal workflow. The Codd brothers are very keen into knowing how you want it, but also what works best for your marketing goals. Top that with excellent communication and they’re just the best. Looking forward to working with them again.
VANZ brings ideas to life with bold 2D and 3D animation, product launch films, and photorealistic renders. We turn concepts into visuals that captivate, inspire, and stick for tech, gaming, and apparel brands that want to stand out...
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Video Production Review from Meaghan Sandtorv
Having worked with VM for more than 2 years, I can confidently say they are the best agency I've ever had the pleasure of working with. We have worked with them in both a video capacity and used them on an ad-hoc basis for miscellaneous design needs such as brand illustrations, ad campaigns, and social media content. Communication is timely, feedback is promptly incorporated, and the final product always exceeds our expectations and is of the highest quality. As an art director with limited bandwidth, I never feel like I have to micromanage them in order to get the results I'm looking for— what they deliver always meets the brief, sometimes on the first try. The team is so pleasant to work with— it truly feels like a collaboration rather than delegation. I cannot recommend VM enough!
Video Production Review from Eric Swenson
We worked with VM to produce an animated video for Prophet Security's presence at RSA Conference, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. What stood out early on was how the team took the time to learn about our market, understand the audience we were trying to reach, and get a clear handle on what we wanted the video to accomplish. That effort showed in the final product. The graphics were sharp and engaging, and the messaging landed exactly the way we needed it to. Beyond the creative work, the team was a pleasure to collaborate with: responsive, open to feedback, and genuinely invested in getting it right. I would highly recommend VM to anyone looking for quality motion graphics work, especially if you need a creative partner who's willing to go deep on your story in order to translate complex, technical concepts into compelling visual storytelling.
Video Marketing Review from Calen Pogue
The VanzMaedia team worked on a large "U" shaped video screen that was inside a 60'x90' show booth at the PGA Show in Orlando, Fl. They created premium motion graphics, text transition, and product animations for a 6 minute brand sequence. Their team took direction extremely well and even provided some creative input on the flow and transitions for the video. They were very responsive and communicative and made us feel at ease with a tight deadline. Their knowledge and know how and ability to understand the project is unparalleled. Producing a video that was creative, polished, and satisfied key stakeholders visions. Ultimately leading to a successful show that generated revenue for the business.
RRSanchez is a consulting agency for new entrepreneurs. We specialize in enhancing businesses by improving performance, operations, sales and marketing processes for new entrepreneurs...
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Services We Offer: Software, Web Applications. We have 15+ years of experience designing and developing websites and software from scratch. Our background and emphasis in behavior science allows us to creatively design websites and software systems to convert. Call us at: (916) 866-7893 for a quote!...
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Web Design Review from Muriell Carlisle, LMHC, RAS, C.H.T.
I just want to express my deepest gratitude for all of your help. I can't tell you enough how much I LOVE the website. I think it's so beautiful, professional and elegant. I think it's one of the best therapist's website[s] on the market. :) Thanks to Jeanette and [the] rest of the team for their creativity and neat work and Irina for her incredible knowledge about SEO and resources! You guys rock! (Verified via email)
Web Design Review from Alyssa Brenke
Specifically, working with Ben was amazing! He was incredibly responsive and answered all my questions throughout the process of updating our website. Our original site was built roughly a decade ago (or longer) so we were in need of some streamlining and modernization. The team did just that and quickly! The first iteration was spot on for what we were looking for. Not to mention, they were able to launch quickly and without any interruption to our daily operations. Would 100% recommend [it]!
Web Design Review from George Shvaya
Irina and Ben from [eSEOspace] were a dream to work with! Not only did they turn[...]around work quickly, but their attention to detail is fantastic, as is their regular communication. I will definitely be reaching out to [eSEOspace] again in the future with more work! (Verified via email)
Ester Digital, a responsive web design company, is your full-service digital agency and dedicated partner for substantial growth. Our fusion of creativity and technology results in customized web solutions that propel your success forward...
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Web Development Review from Sergey Zenko
The client is a software development company working on Salesforce domain providing implementation from scratch or existing code enhancement services. Ester Digital was involved in designing and developing the third version of the client’s website, especially working on UX and UI implementation and content development as well. The project was completed at the right time but there were no specific deadlines fixed and within the fixed budget. The client is highly satisfied with Ester Digital because of their UX and UI designing skills and reasonable prices and they highly recommend them to their friends.
Yakau Ratner's Review Sourced from Google
I own a midlle scale startup in Europe and we really could not figure out how to get some website traction going. There was this guy, Leon, he contacted us and explained everything like 1+1. Afterwards we started working with Ester Digital and our website started to look so professional. Right now we are probably best in town. Keep going guys and success!
Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm that has taken products from concept to production for 27 years. From San Jose, San Francisco, and New York, our strategists, industrial designers, and engineers develop medical devices, robotics, and consumer hardware under one roof...
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Alex Joseph's Review Sourced from Google
collaborating with Speck Design has been a game-changer for our project. Their innovative approach, combined with a deep understanding of our needs, led to a product that exceeded all expectations. From the initial concept to the final design, Speck Design's team demonstrated exceptional creativity, technical skill, and a genuine passion for excellence. Their commitment to our vision made them not just a service provider but a valued partner in our success. The finished product stands as a testament to their talents, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results. I highly recommend Speck Design to anyone looking for top-tier design and engineering solutions.
WIDEVIEW is a leading motion graphics studio celebrated for our expertise in art direction, visual storytelling, and animated solutions. Our commitment to practicality and open collaboration empowers us to create impactful visual marketing tools across diverse industries...
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Mason Clark's Review Sourced from Google
Wideview did an outstanding job. The Kinetype Motion video they created for us is just perfect!
Marie-Paule Foissotte's Review Sourced from Google
Working with WIDEVIEW was a fantastic experience. They delivered exactly what I needed, on time and with exceptional quality.
At Blindtech Agency build websites, apps and provide every digital service that can be possible digitally. The services are Branding, Print Design, Logo Design, Video/Photo Editing, VFX, Graphic Designing and Digital Marketing...
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Graphic Design Services (GDS) is a U.S.-focused design agency that helps businesses communicate clearly and professionally through high-quality visual solutions. From presentations and branded documents to logos, animations, and marketing materials, the agency delivers practical, business-driven design that...
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We founded Create Neptune in 2015, but it was really born back when our founders were two video-game-loving kids who grew up on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Since founding Create Neptune we have built edutainment games for some of the largest educational institutions in the world, digital pharmaceuticals...
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White Canvas is a leading web development agency based in Argentina, specializing in cutting-edge WordPress solutions for businesses...
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We offer a subscription service for design that works. With clear processes, reliable delivery, and good vibes. We partner with businesses that share our energy to bring their vision to life...
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At Arina Digital, our goal is to create a culture, in which all our stakeholders are happy and we create value for all people through our activities...
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Burak Efe Koç's Review Sourced from Google
A wonderfully caring company. We have social media management done and we are very pleased with the work produced. I recommend it 👍
Orbix Studio is a global UX/UI and branding agency helping startups, SaaS, and AI companies design scalable, intuitive, and conversion-driven digital experiences. Our expert team crafts user interfaces, mobile apps, dashboards, and product branding that empower growth and usability...
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thomas jourdan's Review Sourced from Google
The quality of the work was very good and the communication was also strong. In some cases, I had to repeat certain points and a few deadlines were not fully met. However, the overall quality was excellent and they really thought beyond what was expected. Overall, I am very satisfied.
Victor Micheal's Review Sourced from Google
The orbix studio are very excellent at what they doI really love how they take to time in having their projects done.
Samuel Powell's Review Sourced from Google
Orbix Studio LLC truly understands the art of UI design! They were a pleasure to work with, offering creative ideas and practical solutions to our challenges. The final product was user-friendly and visually stunning, and our customers have been giving us great feedback. I’m very impressed by their professionalism and would definitely work with them again.
League Design is a digital design agency with offices in New York and Kyiv, covering brand identity, logo design, visual systems, packaging, pitch decks, and web design for clients including Logitech across AI, healthcare, engineering, and fintech industries...
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Brand Design Review from Rhys Williams
League were fantastic. They exceeded all expectations & we are super happy with the end result. Their communication, willingness to go above and beyond & dedication they put into their work really stood out. I will definitely be recommending & returning to them with any further work that I need. Great work team!
Web Design Review from Shawn G.
We went looking for a new company to re-design our website. We have been down this road before and it's impossible to figure out who's the best fit. We interviewed at least 5-10 agency company's and independent contractors. League came out on top with the best vision that we were looking for. Great work, great design, great cost. Overall, very pleased and will continue to do business and follow-up work.
Web Design Review from Andrew Rymarenko 🇺🇦
Project management was highly collaborative, prioritizing quick feedback loops and structured delivery of design milestones. While all major items were delivered on time, their exceptional responsiveness and flexibility in integrating complex creative feedback was a highlight of the process.
GrowXme is a digital marketing agency for profitable growth, helping ecommerce, Shopify, mobile app, and game brands improve paid ads, SEO, creatives, CRO, and scaling diagnostics across global markets...
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Hey there! My name is Nelson Vassalo, I'm a multidisciplinary designer blending graphic solutions with technology to deliver high-fidelity branding, visual and interactive creative direction, UI design, and dynamic, time-based experiences...
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We worked with early-stage startups on launching and scaling their MVPs, with SMEs and corporations on digitalizing their business and crafting groundbreaking software. AWS-certified partner with offices in Europe and USA. In 2020 we were awarded by Deloitte for Technology Fast 50 in CE...
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Software Development Review from Hector "The Admin Killer" Forwood
We used JSGuru to design several screens drawing inspiration from some competitors which we needed to make even better. They were professional, efficient and most importantly, delivered beyond expectations. It was extremely affordable considering what we'd asked. From revisions to communication, I have never had such a positive experience.Can't recommend them enough.
Web Development Review from Peer Wierzbitzki
I have just finished a project with JSGuru that lasted several months. JSGuru created a custom web application for us and I am very happy with the result. The team implemented our requirements quickly and accurately.Also very good and not self-evident: The code is very well structured and documented.Despite the different locations, the cooperation also worked very well remotely.We will work with JSGuru again.
Digital Services Review from Peter Pohar
JSGuru has been incredibly helpful with their knowledge, experience and flexibility when it comes to web and mobile development. They helped us fulfill a concern we had and we couldn’t be happier with them. They are a partner we trust and can fully rely on.
The tangible advantage is the commercial rigor that New York graphic designers bring. Notably, industries such as luxury, beauty, fashion, and consumer goods have their aesthetic standards largely set by New York's design culture.
If your brand competes in any of those spaces, or aspires to, work produced by a graphic design agency in New York will be calibrated to those standards.
Where the credibility argument becomes weaker is in industries that are geographically rooted or community-driven: regional retail, local hospitality, municipal services, or businesses where the audience actively values local identity.
In those situations, a New York graphic design firm may actually produce work that feels tonally misaligned, optimized for a commercial sophistication that your audience does not respond to and may even find off-putting.
The consumer segment is also worth considering in this context. If your brand operates in a B2B sphere where you are being evaluated by sophisticated buyers (investors, enterprise procurement teams), the quality standard that a New York agency typically delivers can function as a credibility signal in its own right.
The work itself communicates that your organization invests in its brand at a serious level, which carries weight in high-stakes evaluation environments regardless of where you are based.
Here is what a realistic graphic design project timeline looks like, broken down by service type:
Most graphic design companies in New York structure contracts around two to three formal revision rounds per project phase, which is relatively standard across the industry.
However, the definition of what constitutes a "revision round" is where clients frequently encounter friction.
A single revision round typically means one consolidated set of feedback submitted by the client, responded to in full by the agency.
It does not mean an ongoing back-and-forth dialogue, and agencies in the New York market are generally strict about this distinction, given the premium value they place on senior staff time.
Where it becomes more nuanced is in how phases are defined within the contract.
A branding project may be broken into distinct phases: strategy, concept development, refinement, and finalization, each carrying its own separate revision allowance, meaning the total number of feedback opportunities across the full engagement can be higher than the per-phase number suggests.
Understanding this structure upfront is important because clients who provide fragmented or unconsolidated feedback across multiple touchpoints can exhaust their revision rounds before the work reaches a satisfactory conclusion.
A graphic design contract protects both parties, but several common clauses are structured in ways that disproportionately favor the agency and are easy to overlook before signing. Here’s what to look out for:
Most agencies control the pitch conversation by design. To evaluate a graphic designer in New York on your terms rather than theirs, you should ask some of the following questions:
The pricing model itself is diagnostic as it tells you how an agency thinks about risk and scope before you have reviewed a single deliverable.
A project-based agency has done this work enough times to price it with confidence, but has a financial incentive to scope narrowly and bill for anything outside that boundary.
A time-and-materials agency absorbs scope ambiguity more flexibly, but transfers financial risk to you, which might make final costs harder to forecast without close oversight.
The more useful question is not which model is better, but which aligns with your project: well-defined briefs favor fixed-project pricing, while engagements involving discovery or frequent stakeholder input often work better on a time-and-materials or retainer basis.
To compare two agencies using different models directly, ask each to estimate total project hours and derive their blended hourly rate across the team assigned to your account.
That single number tells you more about relative value than the pricing structure ever will.
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding graphic design companies in New York. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
Learn more about DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology.
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
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Client retention rate measures the share of paying clients who continue working with an agency over a given period. In essence, it reveals whether an agency sustains long-term client relationships or primarily works on one-off projects.
In creative services, a good retention rate commonly clusters between 70% and 80%, with top‑performing agencies sometimes exceeding 85%. For purely project‑based setups (including many design studios), retention is often closer to 50% to 70%. So, while the 70% to 85% band is plausible for a retainer‑oriented graphic design company in New York, it’s more of a ballpark than a universal standard.
The cleanest method to find out the rate is to ask the agency directly: “What percentage of your clients come back beyond the initial project?” or “What is your annual client retention rate?” You can also look for indirect signals in their portfolio: repeat appearances of the same brand across different campaigns or touchpoints strongly suggest ongoing relationships and are a reasonable proxy when hard numbers aren’t shared.
New York's design scene is distinctly commerce-driven compared to other major hubs. Graphic design companies in New York are greatly shaped by the demands of finance, fashion, media, and publishing, which means the work tends to prioritize brand authority, editorial precision, and market positioning over the more experimental or technology-forward aesthetics you often see coming out of California-based agencies.
These agencies operate in one of the most competitive and deadline-sensitive business environments in the world, which inherently produces designers who know how to work within brand constraints and deliver under pressure.
New York graphic designers, by virtue of their environment, tend to be fluent across a wider range of industries simultaneously, which makes them particularly well-suited for brands that need work to perform across both cultural and commercial contexts.
So, when evaluating a graphic design company in New York, it is worth considering whether their portfolio reflects the specific commercial pressures of your industry, because the city's diversity of influence is an asset only if the agency can channel it in a direction relevant to your business.
Before budgeting for any creative project, it’s practical to know that the pricing for graphic design services in New York will vary based on whether you are engaging a boutique studio or a full-service agency.
The majority of graphic design companies in New York charge between $125 and $200 per hour, with more exclusive firms pushing rates up to $275 per hour. Here’s what to expect for different services:
| Service | Average cost |
| Logo design | $300 to $1,500 |
| Basic website design | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| eCommerce website design | $5,000 to $50,000+ |
| Single landing page design | $500 to $3,000 |
| WordPress theme design | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| App design | $3,000 to $30,000+ |
| Icon design | $10 to $200+ per icon |
| Social media post design | $5 to $50 per post |
| Email template design | $100 to $500+ |
| Infographic design | $100 to $2,000+ |
The most common unexpected cost is revision fees. Most graphic design companies in New York structure contracts around a fixed number of revision rounds, and any changes requested beyond that threshold are billed separately, often at the agency's full hourly rate.
Rush fees are also commonly underestimated, typically adding 25% to 50% to the project cost when timelines compress, and in a New York agency environment, where senior staff time is highly allocated, even modest deadline changes can trigger that surcharge. Third-party asset costs (stock photography, licensed typefaces) are also frequently excluded from the initial project quote and billed as pass-through expenses.
Ownership of final design files is one of the most consequential and least-discussed points in any client-agency agreement, and the default position of most graphic design companies in New York is that they retain the native source files unless the contract explicitly states otherwise.
What you typically receive at the end of a project are flattened export files (a PDF of your logo, a JPEG of your brand assets), which are sufficient for immediate use but leave you dependent on the original agency for any future modifications, scaling, or adaptations of the work.
The consequence of this becomes most visible when you need to resize a brand asset for a new application, launch a product extension that requires design adaptation, or simply switch to a different graphic design company in New York at any point. Not owning the source files means starting from scratch or returning to your original agency on their terms and at their rates.
The reason agencies retain source files is partly commercial, as it creates recurring revenue and client lock-in, but it is also sometimes framed as protecting the integrity of the work, preventing unskilled modifications that could compromise the design system they built. That rationale has some merit, but it should not come at the cost of your operational independence.
Higher fees in New York State are not automatically justified by the cost of operations alone, but the talent pool and professional pedigree the state produces, even outside of the city, do provide a reasonable basis for a modest premium over agencies in lower-cost states. Graphic design firms in New York often charge roughly 20% to 40% more than comparable shops in lower‑cost markets, and many clients accept that premium mainly for access to senior‑level designers with big‑brand experience.
The cost dynamics shift considerably when you move beyond New York City into the broader state. Agencies operating in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse carry lower overhead than their NYC counterparts, which typically translates into more competitive fees without a proportional drop in quality.
That said, New York State still commands a premium relative to national averages, and for legitimate reasons. The state's design ecosystem outside of NYC attracts professionals who have trained or worked in highly competitive environments, many having come from New York City itself, bringing that same caliber of commercial thinking to markets with lower operating costs. In practical terms, you may access senior-level technical and creative work at rates that a comparable NYC agency would not offer.
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