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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A results-driven, feed disrupting marketing agency. We create strategic campaigns, blending creativity, best practices and commercial goals to ensure every message resonates with your audience. Based out of Salisbury and working with brands across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Salisbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Whether you are just starting your business, want to renew your look, create a new professional website, or expand your marketing materials, I am looking forward to helping you. I focus on making the process easy, time-saving and affordable through fluid communication that will get us from rough ideas to...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Jaén, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Noir Marketing & PR is a woman owned creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in integrated services including branding, graphic design, web design, photography, social media, media planning, event production, and public relations tailored to small and midsized businesses...
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- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Shield Bar Marketing is a trusted partner, built on the foundation of unwavering integrity, providing comprehensive solutions to help you achieve digital success...
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- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Sahuarita, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
pkgd.design is a Chicago-based packaging design studio offering on-demand creative services through flexible subscription plans or one-off packages. Specializing in photorealistic 3D renderings, concept ideation, and design for manufacturing, they provide unlimited design requests with rapid 13 business day...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Effectively growing your business is essential for long-term success, and we're here to make that journey easier. As your dedicated partner, we provide the tools, strategies, and support you need to achieve measurable results. As a full-service 360° marketing agency, we bring together creativity, experience...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Fuusiomedia Oy offers a wide range of digital marketing solutions, covering everything from website development and e-commerce solutions to Google Ads campaigns and social media strategies. We create websites that attract the right kind of customers. We implement the site and optimize the content so that...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Porvoo, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Professional Ghostwriting Services for New Authors: At WriterCosmos, we specialize in guiding first-time authors from a blank page to a published masterpiece. Your dream of becoming an author is closer than you think...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SB Marketing & Consulting is a digital marketing agency specializing in website design, SEO, Meta Ads, and Google Business Properties. Expertise includes WordPress, eCommerce, SEO, Google Analytics, Event Photography, Website Audits, Content Management, and Social Media Management. David Abbott genuinely...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ellenboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Law Abiding Media Agency is a marketing, branding and digital printing agency that assists businesses, start, develop, brand and innovate. We handle both offline and online marketing, branding, website development and brand strategy for small and medium enterprises in South Africa. Law Abiding Media Agency is...
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- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Esparta Digital: Expert Valencia-based digital marketing agency offering Google Ads, SEO, and Social Media services for enhanced sales and online presence...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Paterna, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help businesses build a strong online presence through web design, branding and digital content that ensure customers won't scroll past their brand...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creatives Goal is a digital marketing and web agency dedicated to helping businesses transform and grow through customized, results-driven solutions. With over six years of experience, the agency supports companies of all sizes by delivering tailored strategies that align with their unique goals and...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A fastest-growing digital marketing agency based in Dubai...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MAD Monkey Media is a Dallas AI-native marketing agency and commercial printer. We build our own SEO, CRM, and reporting platform, then use it to run ads, print, embroidery, DTF transfers, and direct mail. One team, one login, one accountable partner. Founded 2016, serving clients nationwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a direct response marketing agency that builds you a sales and marketing infrastructure to consistently generate new leads...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nobox Idea delivers exceptional digital solutions with a focus on web design, development, and maintenance. Our services extend to custom software and app development, ensuring tailored solutions for your needs. We specialize in SEO to enhance your online visibility and offer strategic social media marketing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Blorence is a design powerhouse, specializing in crafting storytelling websites, creating stunning brand products, and fulfilling all kinds of design-related needs.Blorence was proudly founded in Tamil Nadu, India, and is headquartered in Chennai...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We focus on key aspects of communication: design, content writing, creativity, programming, strategy, and advertising. Our job is to help your brand grow. Since 2005, we've been working for major brands, SMEs, and startups...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With 15+ years of expertise, Planet Green Solutions is a premier digital agency specializing in stunning web design & mobile app development. Having delivered 800+ projects, 400+ clients, we provide smart, scalable, AI-enhanced and professional tech solutions for enterprises and individuals globally...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Michael Carpenter Design LLC is a graphic design agency offering branding, identity, and creative collateral services. Led by designer Michael Carpenter, the company helps clients build visually distinctive brands through thoughtful design and storytelling...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Heart of Texas SEO is a Central Texasbased digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, local search optimization, AI/GEO visibility, and content-driven growth for service-based and blue-collar businesses. We help contractors, home service companies, and professional firms improve visibility across Google...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mount Calm, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leaders in Website Design & Development. Our extraordinary, bold approach as digital innovators. We leverage technology to seamlessly integrate marketing strategies with cutting-edge technology such as Artificial Intelligence, Experience Marketing, Web 3.0, and Neural Marketing. By embracing these...
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- eCommerce Development
- Media Buying
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Minneapolis Made is a Minnesota-based web design and digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses generate measurable growth through strategic websites, local SEO, content marketing, and WordPress development. We build fast, search-optimized websites that turn visitors into customers while providing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded by Imran Imtiyaz, The Flick Studio is a full-service creative agency specializing in branding, marketing, content production, and digital growth solutions. Built on the belief that every brand has a unique story to tell, we partner with businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and established...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're Yellowfin Development, a Long Island web design and digital marketing studio led by founder Stephen Knight. With roots in web work since 1996 and Yellowfin founded in 2013, our one-owner model delivers hands-on WordPress/WooCommerce sites, hosting, email, SEO, Google Ads and ongoing support. We...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Freeport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A worldwide product studio dedicated to strengthening brands and B2B enterprises through strategic design, growth-driven marketing, and digital product creation, encompassing websites, mobile apps, and internal software solutions. Incubated at IIM-B, we deliver tailored solutions to meet your needs...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
First impressions happen in seconds and can determine whether visitors stay or leave. With the perfect combination of web design, development, copywriting, and marketing materials, Neon Web Design Poole ensures every second counts...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Poole, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Stoke Web Design work closely with clients to develop exciting websites for small to medium businesses in Stoke-on-Trent...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Managed Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WP ProDesign is a professional WordPress website design and development company. We build great-looking, feature-rich, and highly functional websites that set your business apart from the rest. We utilize the latest technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to enhance and unlock the full potential of...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Loveland, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Demand Tab is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through data-driven strategies, creative execution, and performance-focused campaigns. Serving startups, SMEs, and established brands across the UAE, the agency delivers complete digital solutions under one roof...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Weaving the digital future since 1997. Our mastery in e-commerce drives innovations from Argentina to the world...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Córdoba, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OptMum Digital is a Gurgaon-based ROI-focused digital marketing agency specializing in driving sales, lead generation, and branding activities for our clients. Our primary emphasis revolves around maximizing sales and cultivating leads while concurrently executing impactful branding initiatives...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Empower your brand's digital presence with our all-in-one solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge web design, dynamic print materials, and SEO marketing strategies that propel your business to new heights...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Gibbsboro, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
If you want your brand to drive awareness, generate leads and increase sales, well make it happen. We focus on your invincible brand, so you can focus on your invincible business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SmartEdge Marketing is a full-service marketing agency that combines personalized service with digital innovation. We specialize in custom website design, SEO, branding, digital advertising, print marketing materials, and more, all tailored to help businesses grow confidently with a focus on creativity...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
When you partner with Webmastered, you're choosing a team focused on delivering results through thoughtful design, powerful performance, and strategic scalability. Were here to turn your digital vision into a reality that drives measurable success...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a web and logo design agency with 10+ years of experience helping businesses in the US and Europe stand out online. Transforming outdated websites into modern, user-friendly designs that don't just look great they attract customers and drive results. Whether you're a small business or a growing brand...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebTech-Global is a Melbourne-based web design and development company with over a decade of experience helping businesses across Australia build a strong online presence. We deliver modern, responsive websites, e-commerce solutions, and digital marketing services tailored to drive growth, generate leads, and...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Carrum Downs, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rank Spiders is a pioneering digital marketing agency dedicated to enabling businesses to excel in an interconnected landscape. Our commitment extends beyond conventional strategies, delivering avant-garde solutions to enhance brand exposure, generate leads, and drive sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Graphics Garage - an agency for brands who want to be remembered, not just seen...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We work with clients from SMEs to global corporations in a range of industries including public services, retail, entertainment, fashion and more. We help companies establish their presence, grow their brands and reach their customers through bespoke branding, development, website design, graphic design, SEO...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
PostcardMania’s purpose is to help people — business owners, company and corporate executives and entrepreneurs — succeed in business by providing them the ultimate in marketing. Our marketing solutions put business owners in the driver’s seat of their own expansion through direct mail marketing...
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- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Izrada internet prezentacije (Website) :: Izrada internet prodavnica (e-Commerce) :: Oglašavanje na društvenim mrežama (Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads) :: oglašavanje na pretraživačima (Google Ads) :: optimiziacija sadržaja za pretraživače (SEO)...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Indjija, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ER Social Marketing assists companies in boosting sales and expanding their offerings. I focus intently on my clients' marketing campaigns and strategies, ensuring a personalized experience that sets me apart. t ER Social Marketing, every client receives individual attention. Your success is my driving force...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Boost your online presence with MySource Digital Marketing Agency in Kalispell, MT. We offer expert SEO services, web design, social media, and more. Drive growth with our comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Contact us today!...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
QuantumEdge Software Inc. specializes in delivering top-notch website, software, and mobile app development services. Our team of expert developers offers innovative solutions tailored to your business needs. We also provide remote full-time developer staffing, enabling companies to access top talent without...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Act Local is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, web development, branding, content creation, and social media marketing. The agency focuses on delivering data-driven strategies and measurable growth for businesses across industries such as hospitality, real estate, automotive...
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- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
HelloProVision is a digital agency specializing in web design, SEO, local search, and performance marketing. We help businesses improve their online visibility, attract qualified customers, and build digital experiences that support long-term growth. By combining creative design, technical expertise, and...
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- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Turning Ideas into Impactful Digital ExperiencesWere a collective of top-rated freelancers whove joined forces to form a boutique digital agency. Our team specializes in web development, mobile app creation, digital marketing (IM), AI-driven solutions, and cloud infrastructuredelivering high-quality...
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- Location
- Kharar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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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