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Cojo Moxon Design is a woman-owned boutique business based in Austin, Texas, focused on creating personalized wedding invitations and day-of stationery. With a specialty in Austin & Hill Country, South Florida, and New England celebrations, we proudly serve couples worldwide...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We can either devise and implement strategies in order to meet the targets set out by our clients, or develop entire project proposals from scratch...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Modern Age Solutions is a web design and software company in Nairobi, Kenya. We help by creating stunning online presence that ensures that visitors have a seamless experience. From designing websites, designing applications, designing logs, to designing different types of templates...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're Pair of Ducks, a digital-first micro studio using design and story-craft superpowers for the good of brand kind. Branding, messaging, websites, email marketing we've got you, Southwest Michigan!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We provide appealing branding kits, logo designs, promotional product designs, and sign office designs as part of our inventive design services with the purpose of increasing the exposure of local companies...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a website design agency based in Atlanta, GA helping local businesses launch fast, high-converting websites on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace. From strategy and design to development and care plans, we build digital experiences that look stunning, load fast, and bring in qualified leads...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dynamic Media is a Tirana-based marketing agency offering social media, ads, branding, web design, and photo/video for hotels, clinics, real estate, beauty brands, and Airbnb hosts...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lighthouse Creative is a Singapore based creative agency providing unique and unorthodox creative solutions specialising in making brands and businesses stand out...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/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
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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
- 2 Projects Listed
Innovative and creative web design for every industry and sector. We bring the power of creative design into your workflow so you can kick back and relax while we manage the entire process for you. Make us your allies and elevate your online presence today!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brandon, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hey! We are Honey + Hare, a creative marketing, branding, and web design agency with heheadquarters in New Braunfels, Texas. We can give your business a polished look and a memorable brand...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New Braunfels, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
All-in-one creative communications task force solving business roadblocks through brand and motion design, photography and film...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bragg Media Marketing is a full-service creative marketing agency known for fostering long-lasting customer relationships through good communication and quality creative work. The agency has a strong reputation for providing high-quality service and a positive customer experience to the businesses and...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Bluffton, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a full-service branding studio for forward-thinking founders & creators. Parson Lane specializes in brand identity and web design for businesses that want to make a positive impact. Together, well create beautiful things that matter...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Carrboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Personality-led branding and website design helping creative entrepreneurs, lifestyle founders, and personal brands build distinct brands and strategic websites that attract aligned clients and elevate their presence online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GMSVision is a Germany-based 3D visualization and CGI studio specializing in photorealistic renderings, animations, and virtual experiences for architecture, real estate, and product design. The agency helps clients transform concepts into compelling visual narratives that enhance project presentation...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hanover, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
I help business ownerscreate standout brand identities that capture attention and empower them to elevate their business with confidence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Dive into the realm of content marketing, where we craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience's heartstrings. Harness the power of social media marketing as we strategically boost your online presence and engagement...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Audio Production
- Video Production
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- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are smaill studio in Barcelona who loves stationery. We are speacialized on creating our designs from watercolor, handmade caligraphy and working with local providers who work handmade...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A branding and website design studio based in Stockport, helping startups, SMEs and growing businesses build brands that get noticed, earn trust and drive growth. With over 20 years of design agency experience, I create strategic brand identities, high-performing websites and graphic design that give...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Disley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
"On the Run" represents a global collective of digital creatives united in the mission to craft unforgettable brands and customer experiences. Spanning across geographical boundaries, our diverse team collaborates seamlessly to deliver impactful solutions for businesses and individuals alike. With a shared...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work in: Strategic Branding, Product and Services Design, Naming and Verbal Identity, Logo Design and Visual Identity, Visual Communications Design, UX Design, Design Research, BPO of Brand Management, Brand Intelligence for Latam. Our methodological approach combines Design Thinking with a wide...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Digi Dame is a Sydney-based branding and design studio. I work with you to bake a brand with bite. For small business in Australia...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Penrith, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Independent Creative Studio for Brands with Ambition.Based in Milan, Mirko Rinaldi Creative Studio specializes in visual identity, branding, and digital design...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Leanne Digital is an Indigenous-owned branding, web design and SEO studio based near Winnipeg, serving organizations across Canada and the United States. We create strategic brands and websites that connect with the right audience and are built to be found. By bringing thoughtful design and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Niverville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded by two friends with a shared love for the outdoors and creative media, Mtn Born Media specializes in elevating individuals and brands through award-winning content. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including video production, photography, SEO, web design, and social media marketing, all...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Creative Studio, experts in Branding, Digital Design, Packaging, UX/UI, Marketing Strategies and Advertising Campaigns...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
OneMohrTime Design Co. specializes in logos, branding, and web design anything you might need from a creative agency! OneMohrTime Design Co specialize in crafting bold, strong branding and clean-as-hell web designs that stand out. Whether you're building from scratch or refining your identity, its time to...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
KLDS is a boutique brand and creative studio based in Toronto, working with clients in the hospitality, fashion, luxury, beauty and culture. KLDS helps brands enhance perception, build trust, and grow through distinctive design that performs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our promise to you as a business owner is to fulfill our commitment by executing a PROFITABLE and EFFICIENT strategy to GROW your business!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- Bixby, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Abergast is a creative design agency creating thoughtful and meaningful designs that produce results...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $126/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
18th Canvas is a subscription-based design service that offers businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs unlimited access to high-quality creative work for a fixed monthly fee. This model eliminates the need for in-house designers or freelance platforms, making professional design more accessible and...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Wyoming, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bridget Hoadley, the human behind Elastic Design, is a creative designer, illustrator and dyslexic thinker working with folk on print design, branding, illustration, and publishing...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fitzroy, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In a sea of opinions and AI everything, I'm offering real feedback. Aesthetic but making profits. Effective designs that are made just for you...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sanna is a branding studio in Glossop, Derbyshire. We work with organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond that elevate communities and culture. Using strategy and design to create brands people believe in...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Glossop, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ThreeDot is Portugals first subscription-based creative partner for agencies and fast-moving brands...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I help brands and businesses to have a competitive image and communication, getting the best out of them, building loyalty with their audience and attracting new ones. From Bilbao to the rest of the world...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bilbao, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An independent design studio telling stories and creating bold, unapologetic designs for brands, products, and games through design and character-forward illustration!...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Books Nova is a modern book publishing and author branding agency dedicated to helping aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life. We specialize in ghostwriting, editing, publishing, and marketing strategies that transform manuscripts into market-ready books. Our team focuses on quality...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Synaryverse is an AI-driven creative and digital agency in the USA specializing in creative design, branding, graphic design, AI video ads, AI filmmaking, SEO, digital marketing, web development, and AI solutions. We combine creativity, technology, and data-driven strategies to help businesses build stronger...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Branchburg, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ImpexSoft IT Company is a premier provider of comprehensive digital solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative solution...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Custom healthcare websites designed to improve patient experience, increase online visibility, and help clinics grow with modern web design and SEO...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a UK-registered studio that builds software and draws illustration, with both sitting in one team rather than two suppliers.Unusually for this industry, our prices are published on our own website. A landing page is 600 pounds, a five page site is 1,200, an app MVP is 5,400. Illustration starts at...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- United Downs, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Amiar & Kolesnik brings product design, brand design, and full-stack development together to turn complex ideas into clear, scalable digital productsfrom strategy and identity to frontend, backend, and launch...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a boutique studio that specializes in graphic design, illustration, art direction, and motion graphics, baked by over 25 years of combined experience in the industry. We specialize in working with fearless founders, startups, and evolving brands that want to stand out and scale with confidence...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Michael Leng is a Senior Motion Designer at fuboTV, where he develops compelling and effective motion design content for one of the top sports streaming platforms. With over five years of experience, he has collaborated with a wide range of clientsincluding CBS Sports, Intuit, Hulu, and PBS Digital Studiosto...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At OCTANE, our mission is clear: we empower you to embrace your authentic self. As a longstanding gamified identity and branding firm, operating for 14 years, and proudly Black and Woman-Owned, we are deeply rooted in the heart of Kentucky. Our extensive track record includes successfully branding and...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AuthorWings is a book publishing services company for independent authors. We handle editing, ghostwriting, cover design, illustration, formatting, and complete publishing support, with every price displayed openly on our website before a conversation ever starts. Authors keep 100 percent of their royalties...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I help women entrepreneurs and socially minded non-profits bring their brand to life through unique, eye-catching designs. I bring over 12 years experience in branding and website design and stay on the cutting edge of current trends and best practices. I work with existing businesses looking to level up by...
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- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Napa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding with a spark. Since 2009...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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.
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