Find graphic design companies that create visually compelling assets that strengthen your brand and drive real business results. Choose from our vetted list of graphic design agencies specializing in branding, UI/UX, and digital design.
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Prodesign provides advertising services...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Marketing Machine (TMM) is an innovative, creative marketing agency located in downtown Raleigh NC. Our mission is to do everything it takes to bring your B2C brand to life. We work with both Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business companies (B2B) looking to improve or establish their brand...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Mission Control is a specialist healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech brand consultancy that helps organizations create meaningful communications in highly regulated and scientifically complex markets. Combining strategic thinking, creative excellence, and deep industry understanding, the...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lurgan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are an award-winning, ambitious and highly skilled design and marketing company based in Worthing, West Sussex, UK, specialising in websites (including SEO), graphic design, marketing and PR. We like to get to know our clients and work like a natural extension of their internal team. We are purpose-driven...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Worthing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Seafoam is an award-winning marketing agency in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in branding, website design, and digital marketing. We create sustainable marketing systems that drive long-term success, guided by a commitment to good karma, genuine relationships, and high standards...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, ElephantMark is a comprehensive digital marketing and law firm branding agency. Our expertise lies in developing distinctive brand experiences and strategies that elevate businesses to new heights...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
WordPress web design & CRO experts. We build high-performing websites that convert, integrate seamlessly with marketing, and scale for long-term growth...
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- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Mystique Brand Communications is a Toronto-based brand-first growth agency helping small businesses clarify their message, strengthen their digital presence, and attract better customers through branding, websites, SEO, lead generation, and marketing strategy...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Jacknife is an independently owned, proudly Canadian company with both boutique appeal and global reach...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are an evolving fast paced company that offers a wide spectrum of services tailored to market your business, to enable it to reach its potential.We build brands that build businesses…...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Eccleshall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Edition Studios: a creative studio that specializes in creating brands and digital experiences...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
A branding company with real experience in developing Corporate Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Website Design & Development, Advertising, Social Media Marketing & many more, which is based in Doha, Qatar...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We love to tell stories through original content, design and animation as factor of change as well as a great medium of communication in order to create a better world...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A creative firm located in Montgomery County, Maryland, SliceWorks brings your branding and digital marketing efforts together with inspiring ideas that rethink how you engage with your customers...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Montgomery Village, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wildfire is a Winston-Salem marketing agency whose creative practice covers packaging, out-of-home, point-of-sale, and environmental design for clients including Red Hat, Coca-Cola, Hanes, Champion, and Lowes Foods, serving food, retail, and healthcare brands across Winston-Salem and Richmond...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 104 Projects Listed
Pure Fusion Media is your leading package design & branding agency, crafting story-driven designs that inspire and ignite emotions in your customers. One of the world's top 25 packaging design companies, we create powerful visual stories for brands, corporations, non-profits, and start-ups...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Website Design, Ecommerce Website Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy & Brand Management...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Halo Media are a Corporate Brand and Marketing agency. Our approach is holistic – the whole brand, not the sum of the parts. Internationally we're known for our speciality in PowerPoint Presentations. The Investment and the Mining sectors are a focus, although we work with all B2B companies...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Salisbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We develop selling web tools for your business...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
RadonicRodgers Strategy+ focuses on the travel & tourism industry, with top clients from across the globe. They're a recognized leader in marketing representation and public relations services, in Canada and beyond. For more than two decades, RadonicRodgers Strategy+ has used their entrepreneurial spirit...
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- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
High quality content generation (writing & graphics) and backlink building...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Medellin, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a marketing and advertising agency that offers everything you need under one roof. As a one-source agency, you can get everything from design, social ads, promotional products, and printing all done by us. This simplifies your workload and ensures you get it done right the first time...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- St. George, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- 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
At The Visual Sense, our mission is to make the design process simple and seamless for our clients. With over 25 years of graphic design experience, our graphic design studio specializes in transforming your ideas into compelling marketing materials and websites...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Garner, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Taking your brand from offline to online can be tough! We can do the heavy lifting for you.Become Digital Today offers a wide selection of custom catered digital marketing services to take your brand from analog to digital...
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- Advertising
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Antipolo, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Maximize is a results-driven web design and digital marketing agency that custom tailors the best strategies to help you achieve your goals. We combine creativity and technology to build websites and marketing strategies to make your business thrive in today’s competitive Internet marketplace...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Design Services
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- Location
- Hoboken, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We're a strategic, innovative, and creative communications agency driven by one key belief: Stories are better shared...
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- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 65 Projects Listed
Its On Media is a leading web and mobile app development agency, specializing in innovative app design, development, and seamless digital transformation...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE WEBSITES THAT YOU LOVE & THAT CREATE THE BUSINESS RESULTS YOU WANT FROM IT.Here at Lovepixel Agency, we are a Team of Designers, Developers, Strategists & Marketers here to fully support you with our Digital Jedi Skills to amplify your brand.We do so by creating off-the-socks...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designbox is a graphic design business situated in Delhi NCR, India. Designbox is a branding, packaging, marketing communication, print illustration, animation, UI/UX design, web and mobile app solutions provider...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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 Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We love helping businesses reach their ideal customers in the most effective way possible. We do this through creating well planned out, beautifully designed marketing campaigns.What wakes us up in the morning is the enjoyment we get from helping passionate, ethical individuals grow their businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
BLVR® is a creative consultancy that helps wellness brands drive meaningful growth. Using our proven approach, the BLVR Method, we turn your brand's belief and behaviors into the meaningful growth that drives competitive advantage and differentiates you in the market, building the emotional connection that...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Accelerating growth through digital performance...
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- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Greater Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Idealogic Design is a full-service design company that specializes in providing design solutions for startups and scaling companies. Our team of experts can help with everything from deep research to conversion rate optimization...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Decographic is an Inbound Marketing agency working with B2B Manufacturing and B2B Sales enterprises. We develop marketing strategies, implement them and provide ongoing content creation and management to increase lead generation, customer acquisition, client engagement and competitive advantage...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Clickmode! Your one-stop for all things web design and digital marketing. As a seasoned full-service agency, we take pride in our reputation for first-class professionalism, quality and unbeatable prices among entrepreneurs, professionals, small businesses and corporate companies...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Syntactics, Inc. is a leading IT solutions provider in the Philippines, delivering innovative B2B services that empower businesses to grow, streamline operations, and strengthen their digital presence. Our expertise spans web design and development, custom software and business application developme...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We at Exito Studio are developing web projects that help businesses launch or improve their online performance. We have experience from 2015 in website and online stores. So far we have been serving over 200 clients. View more https://exito.bg...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dupnica, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
AtticSalt in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a dynamic branding studio that thrives on challenging the norms. With a laser focus on developing compelling brand identities for groundbreaking products and organizations, they have earned a reputation for their unrivaled expertise...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Smart Vision offers strategically designed solutions tailored to the needs and target groups of each client with efficient implementation, good fun and results on top...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
With a customer-centric approach and 21+ years of industry experience, #1 Vinayak InfoSoft - SEO Company Ahmedabad, Web Design Company ensure your website, brand and marketing campaigns perform exceptionally...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
From consulting and strategy to design and content writing, Alpha can do it all, providing you with the right IT support for your business...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Clicks and Comments is a dynamic digital marketing and web design agency renowned for crafting inventive marketing solutions designed to assist clients in achieving their strategic business objectives. Our services extend to clients worldwide, positioning us as a trusted technology partner committed to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Providing quality web solutions tailored towards businesses looking to build a strong online presence and reach a wider audience...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cornerstone Creative is a Denver-based digital agency that crafts award-winning work on behalf of it's clients. We excel at creating brand preference and growing revenue through improved engagement across all channels. Our team embraces the opportunity to innovate brand interactions that bring value, meaning...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Centennial, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bear Double is a boutique agency in Marietta. We partner with companies all over the world to elevate their brands. We do that by developing brand strategies that transform, creating visual identities that captivate, and building websites that engage. Are you ready to start growing your business?...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Create the next great interstellar brand with our team of branders, marketers, and designers. We offer all the services you’d need to succeed including creative design, web design, and digital marketing services. We can help you take your business to the stars. We also serve non-cannabis businesses...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Cozy specializes in delivering reliable creative support that feels like an extension of your team...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A social media agency designed to help customers fall in love with brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design Companies
How do graphic designers price their projects?
Graphic design firms price projects based on scope, complexity, and the value the work brings to your business.
Common pricing models include:
- Project-based (flat fee): One fixed price for the entire project. Works best when the scope is clear.
- Hourly rate: You pay for time spent. Graphic designers use it for ongoing work or projects with changing needs.
- Value-based pricing: Cost reflects the business impact of the design, not just time or effort.
- Retainer: Ongoing monthly agreement for a set amount of work or support.
- Package pricing: Pre-set bundles with defined services, such as branding or social media design.
How much do graphic design agencies typically charge?
Graphic design companies typically charge between $100 and $150+ per hour, with total costs depending on the type and scope of work.
For one-time projects, pricing varies widely:
- Logo design usually costs between $1,000 to $2,500
- Website design ranges from $5,000 to $200,000
- Brochures or social assets often fall between $500 and $2,500+
- Packaging design ranges from $300 to $50,000
- Full branding projects typically cost $16,000 to $63,000
For ongoing work, many graphic design companies use monthly retainers:
- Basic support starts between $500 and $1,000
- Mid-level support ranges from $1,000 and $3,000
- More advanced, high-volume design work costs $3,000 to $5,000+ per month
Specialized design work, such as product or technical design, comes at a higher cost:
- Mechanical design projects range from $5,000 to $10,000
- Prototyping starts at $2,000 and increases based on complexity
How many revisions do graphic design projects typically include?
Most graphic design projects include a limited number of revision rounds, usually one to three, built into the original price.
These revisions include small adjustments, such as tweaking text, colors, or layout details. They help refine the design, not change the concept entirely.
If you request more rounds or major changes after that, designers typically charge extra, often using their hourly rate.
What is the typical turnaround time for graphic design firms?
Most graphic design projects take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the type of work and its complexity.
- Simple assets, such as social media graphics or ads, are completed in 1 to 6 days.
- Print materials such as brochures often take around 5 to 12 days.
- Larger projects, such as web or app design, can take up to 6 weeks.
The timeline also depends on how clear your brief is and how fast you give feedback. Most timelines already include up to three rounds of revisions, so delays usually happen when feedback is slow or the scope keeps changing.
What file formats do graphic design agencies deliver?
Graphic design firms deliver files in different formats, so you can use the designs across print and digital channels without issues.
They usually provide two main types of files:
Vector files (scalable and editable) are used for logos and brand assets because they can be resized without losing quality:
- AI: The original working file, fully editable
- EPS: Standard format for professional printing
- SVG: Used for websites and digital interfaces
- PDF: Ready for sharing or printing final designs
Raster files (pixel-based) are used for photos and digital visuals where exact detail matters:
- PNG: High quality with a transparent background
- JPG/JPEG: Smaller files, best for web and previews
- TIFF: Large, high-quality files for print
Some projects also include working files, such as PSDs for Photoshop designs or GIFs for simple animations.
All files are usually organized, so you can easily use them for websites, social media, or print materials without extra adjustments.
Can you edit the files that graphic design firms deliver?
You can edit graphic design files only if the agency provides editable formats and gives you the right to use them. In most cases, agencies deliver final files that are ready to use but not easy to change. Editable working files are often shared only if agreed upon in advance.
Files you can edit (if you have the right software):
- AI, EPS, SVG: You can edit logos, shapes, and layouts
- PSD, INDD: You can edit text, images, and layers
- Canva files: You can edit directly in the browser
- Editable PDFs: You can make basic text or image changes
Files that are suitable for use, not editing, include:
- JPG, PNG: You cannot change text or layout
- Flattened PDFs: Elements are locked into one layer
- Outlined text files: Text becomes shapes and cannot be edited
Graphic design companies limit the availability of editable files for practical reasons. Some assets, like fonts or images, are licensed and cannot be transferred. Working files also reflect the designer’s internal process, so the agency doesn’t always include them.
If you need full control, you must define that requirement early. Ask for working files or specific formats in the contract. Otherwise, you will need the original graphic designers to make future changes.
Who owns the copyright: a graphic design agency or a client?
By default, the graphic design agency retains copyright until it transfers it to the client under a contract.
In most cases, ownership depends on what is agreed upon in writing:
- Full ownership transfer: The client gets full copyright and can use, edit, and distribute the design without limits.
- License-only: The agency retains copyright, and the client receives permission to use the design under specific terms (e.g., limited use or channels).
- Partial rights: The client can use the design, but the agency retains certain rights, including the right to use it in its portfolio.
Even when ownership is transferred, some elements may still be restricted. Fonts, stock images, or third-party assets often come with their own licenses.
Without a clear contract, graphic design studios usually retain control, and clients have only limited usage rights.



















































