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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Lustre
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Lustre is a branding and design agency trusted by over 200 brands since 2018. We elevate established companies through strategy, creative and storytelling - developing brand identities, packaging and Shopify websites that achieve results. With a focus on clarity, beauty and impact our experienced team helps...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Thinkhaus Idea Factory
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Thinkhaus is a brand strategy and creative studio for companies that need more than a refresh. We start with organizational and brand foundations—vision, architecture, positioning, naming—then design identity, packaging, and communications that hold up at retail and enterprise scale...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
- Advertising
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kings Mills, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
Product Ventures is a fully integrated research, design and development agency for preeminent companies and their best-known brands. We are unique in our ability to address all aspects of a go-to-market challenge, including identifying unmet consumer needs and competitive white space opportunities...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Market Research
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Award-winning website design agency based in Toronto, Canada, since 2003...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We're a consumer-centric brand partner that helps thoughtful goods become market-leading brands that people love to buy...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Motif Brands: Branding Studio - Transforming brands beyond business with award-winning creativity that drives results. Brand transformations that grows businesses. Founded by Reilly Newman in California...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Paso Robles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Your brand partner for big business breakthroughs. Skyne is the strategic, design and innovation firm for ambitious organisations ready to lead, grow, and stand out...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Market Research
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) is a Toronto-based strategic design agency with over 35 years of experience helping retail, CPG, and financial brands earn a place in consumers' hearts...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Italian Brand Advisory and Brand Governance firm based in Rome and Milan, working directly with CEOs, founders and boards on brand decisions...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Magecom helps online businesses thrive and develop. We are an agency with 9+ years of expertise in ecommerce, Magento/Adobe, Shopify, and Shopware partners...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Fobbing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Why Leading Brands Choose InventIndia?At InventIndia, we dont just design products we bring ideas to life with speed, precision, and purpose. Our mission is simple yet bold: to deliver 'Wow' products to market in the shortest possible time. Every project we take on is approached with a singular goal to...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
MuteSix excels in Real-Time Performance Snapchat Marketing. With a billion dollars in trackable revenue, our data-driven studio offers a full-service approach for next-gen brands and market leaders across various industries. Join us in crafting seamless customer experiences...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
An all-in-one, global design partner with deep expertise in helping ambitious businesses and brands grow through exceptional design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Through our IP, DMC fuses human expertise and artistic ingenuity with cutting-edge AI technologies to make your teams' jobs easier both now and long-term...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Providing visual communication, branding, and marketing services. 76West is a New York brand consultancy that identifies untapped business potential. We increase brand recognition, value and long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brands to life® is a Melbourne based creative agency. We define unique strategies that breathe new life into brands. We create ideas and experiences that spark emotion, intensify engagement and change behaviour. Life. It could be just the thing your brand needs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Brand disruptors, innovators, creators, incubators, and accelerators make up JASTOR BRANDING. They create and put into practise brand and marketing experiences across various platforms. We excel in important sectors of the global New Economy, such as hotels, real estate, and online consumer goods...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Your brand, brewed to perfection. Websites, apps, UX + marketing systems that helps your company grow with clarity...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Bob's Your Uncle is a Toronto-based independent branding and creative agency helping challenger brands become category leaders. We specialize in brand strategy, positioning, design, and integrated creative for food & beverage and CPG brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Next Brand stands as a firmly established enterprise with operational bases in Melbourne, Australia, and Cape Town, South Africa. Our team boasts extensive experience in human-centered design principles, allowing us to adeptly craft compelling corporate strategies and deliver exceptional outcomes for a...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
mimosa is a branding and creative studio in Berlin, building brands for bubblier futures since 2015...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Appsky is a human-centered creative agency that specializes in design, software, & consulting. We are based in Omaha, NE and focus on building custom solutions for hybrid mobile apps and progressive web apps (PWAs), WordPress websites and e-commerce, and full graphic design and branding...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $88/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A strategy-led, B Corp Certified design studio dedicated to building brands that move people and the planet forward. Through branding, packaging, and web design, we help businesses stand out in competitive markets, connect with conscious consumers, and drive meaningful change in climate action...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
IN has been the go-to ad agency for food companies since 1995. We've helped them reach new heights by crafting a strong brand foundation and visual strategy, as well as launching eye-catching ads and social media campaigns that truly amplify their product's success. Our expertise in marketing food products is...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Let's be honest, if your marketing isn't Bold-And-Disruptive, it's bad. Just not our kind of BAD. Bartley & Dick, is the creative agency for ambitious brands. We create disruptive communications through collaborative insights, entertainment marketing, award-winning creative and (some would say) insane...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
In todays competitive world, a winning brand is a game-changer. ColorJar gives brands the edge they need to achieve top performance and become a champion in their category...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ezra Productions is an award-winning, woman-owned creative agency and commercial video production company with offices in West Hollywood, California, and New York City. Founded in 2012 by Jillian Ezra, the agency crafts high-end branded content, corporate films, social and promotional videos, and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
7 Layer Studio is an award-winning, woman-owned New Jersey branding and design agency. We partner with ambitious founder-led brands, seasoned businesses, and mission-driven organizations across healthcare, education, food and beverage, and beauty to build brands that move people and culture...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a Digital Agency built on the belief that imagination pairs well with a tall glass of determination and a medium-rare rib eye...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Weatherford, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
blend. combines music marketing, video editing, design, storytelling and technology into meaningful consumer experiences. Their work fuels engagement and drives results...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At EBD, we equate quality design with quality thinking. For the past 30 years, we’ve created brands with authenticity, dependability and focus—which drives performance...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Brave Little Beast is a branding agency in Columbus, Ohio that specializes in uncovering and amplifying the magic of small businesses...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Gahanna, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At MILLSTIRLING, crafting impactful work that sparks meaningful dialogue lies at the core of our mission. We advocate for a genuine and collaborative method in crafting innovative and compelling creative campaigns...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Brandswell is an integrated brand, marketing, and communications agency renowned for leveraging expert energy and a legacy of excellence to drive superior marketing results. With a proven 15-year track record, we excel in the ideation, implementation, and activation of original, highly effective marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We're good humans, with good brains not big heads focused on achieving real business results by designing brands and packaging in food and drink...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Signal Factory is a brand and creative studio blending deep insight, high-end visuals, and creative intuition to build brands that speak volumes. Since 2010, we've closed the gap between strategy and execution, helping global brands move from fragmented messaging to brand systems that scale...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Waterbe, our mission is to serve as a bridge connecting companies around the world to the growing South Korean market landscape. Our creative digital solutions connect brands with local audiences, making global aspirations a reality...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Branxify is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing, SEO, web development, PPC, social media, and real estate to drive growth and maximize online success...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We celebrate originality through digital, design, and branding experiences. We are an independent, digital-first company: we are 25 people, each with their own interests and passions, specializing in communication projects that combine identity and digital...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Resana, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A full-service marketing firm called Brand Kitchen focuses on establishing connections between food and beverage brands and their target customers. We support businesses in embracing the new consumer empowerment and transforming it into stronger brand relationships that increase business growth and brand...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We create deeply engaging interactive experiences that connect you with your customers...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- VR/AR
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a full-service creative studio crafting unique digital experiences.We provide our partners with exceptional digital solutions that bring strategic value and make their businesses thrive...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Acolono GmbH is an online agency based in Vienna, dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their online goals. We specialize in Drupal, the leading open-source CMS, powering over 2 million websites globally, including more than 20% of the top 10k sites...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- CRM Consulting
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Semantic Global Services is a web development and design company founded in 2015 and based in Mohali. They provide innovative online solutions including websites, e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, and digital marketing campaigns tailored to fit various business needs and budgets...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Sundew is a digital transformation and technology consulting company that helps businesses plan, build, and scale digital experiences. The company offers services including web and mobile development, AI strategy, cloud solutions, and customer-focused digital strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
ITXITPro is a professional IT company which provides services like Web Development, Magento Services, Graphic Designing, Digital Marketing, etc. ITXITPRO is established in 2008 in India, Jaipur, Rajasthan. It provides online support 24/7 by industries best IT professionals in India & internationally...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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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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