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Creating bold brands and visual content through meaningful design.
Tom Cheal is a multi-disciplinary designer who crafts bold brands and impactful visual content through purposeful design. With a focus on creating positive change, he collaborates closely with clients to develop standout campaigns and ideas...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The wind in our sails
We are a graphic design studio and we wish to beautify the world!...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Saguenay, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Accelerate Businesses by Building Brands That Live in the Hand, Heart and Mind.
Since 1993, we've been guiding clients through change by boldly blending strategy and creativity. Our goal is to build brands that resonate deeply and endure, ensuring their relevance and providing clients with opportunities for more profitable and sustainable futures...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Timeless Craftsmanship, Modern Design.
Hey there! My name is Henry Wood, a seasoned multi-disciplinary designer with a solid background in developing and building brand concepts across both print and digital platforms. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, from large-scale hospitality businesses to independent entrepreneurs, within medium...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding Your Legacy.
DRW Studio is a graphic design studio specializing in branding and visual communication. With over 10 years of experience, a deep understanding has been developed to create visuals that resonate with your target audience...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Naxxar, Malta
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elevate Your Elegance
I focus on high-quality branding for your business, visual assets, professional and corporate reports, web design/implementation, photography, and more...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Invermere, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design With Purpos
Amanda Coppeti is a Brazilian-born, U.S.-based graphic designer and art director with a dual BFA in Communication Design and Advertising. She has worked across ad agencies, design studios, and freelance projects, creating brand identities where strategy meets storytellingoften expressed through bold color...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Illuminating Your Brands Potential.
I'm Haley, and I design for craft beverage companies such as breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies. Having co-owned a meadery with my husband, I have firsthand experience in marketing a startup...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Innovative Branding and Design, From Concept to Creation.
TBC Manila Design House is an independent creative studio founded by Mao and Camille del Rosario. Reach out to them for all your branding, production, design, and strategy needs...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Felipe, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
London animation studio. Motion design and video production for social, broadcast and film...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brand Design & Packaging Graphics
Brand Design & Packaging Graphics. Grow your brand With iconic branding and packaging design...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Owning Your Identity, From Logo To Space
My artistic journey began at Mitchell/Montcalm High School in Sherbrooke, where I focused on Art, Culture, Photography, and Video. I later pursued an AEC in Interior Design at Champlain College. Driven by a passion for photography, I continued to refine my digital skills through additional training, which...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sherbrooke, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Ideas Always Flowing
Creative Agency providing graphic design, web design, web development, photography, video, and social media services...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brunswick, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brand Street Agency is a comprehensive design firm that specializes in the art of storytelling.
Brand Street Agency is a comprehensive design firm that specializes in the art of storytelling to create impactful branding. By captivating audiences through storytelling, we establish an emotional connection that fosters trust and showcases the true value of our clients' brands.We collaborate with...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Big Ideas can Grow in Small Placess
Artbox Creative Studios is a web design founded in 2007 in Rogers, Minnesota. We always say that you do not need 500 people, we only need 50 to create great, long-lasting impressions...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Big Lake, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Crafting Visual Narratives with Precision and Passion.
Lindsay Nicole Wong is a Los Angeles based graphic designer and art director currently at Red Bull Records, where she creates design assets for global artist campaigns. A font enthusiast with strong creative strategy roots, she brings a blend of agency and in-house experience to brand, campaign, and album...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Breathe Easy, Live Fully.
Almostasthma is the creative alias of Toh Bee Suan, a Singapore-based illustrator and visual artist with over 8 years of experience as a digital designer...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping You Stand Out Online.
Founded in 2009 and incorporated as a Limited Company in 2015, Pobdesign specializes in delivering professional and affordable web and graphic design tailored to each client's unique requirements...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creatively Adorned Mark Maker.
Creatively adorned mark maker, typographer, designer, and educator; working to propel an organizations brand presence in a variety of creative and innovative ways...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Giving Brands The Visual Tools To Speak To Any Audience.
We strive to motivate and equip emerging entrepreneurs worldwide with the resources and direction they need to turn their visions into reality. Our mission is to help transform bold ideas into thriving businesses...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Wroclaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The gold will speak for itself
Leechtown specializes in design for the alcohol and beverage industry, branding and identity for interesting businesses, and creative projects that escape summaries...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping small to midsize companies build their brands.
Bend Industries is an independently owned graphic design studio and type foundry specializing in contemporary design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Seabrook, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Expert branding and snazzy designs.
Ora is a strategic design studio specializing in branding and package design for food, beverage, and other consumer goods...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
25 years of building brand value through strategic creativity
Sol Consultores is a leading privately owned brand & strategic design consultancy specializing in consumer goods packaging...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Create Your Product
FDESIGN is tiny agency specialised in packaging and branding. We are appreciated by worldwide clients, for example from Sweden, Sri-Lanka, the USA and Germany. We specialize in pharmaceutical, food, beer, cosmetic and dietary supplement packaging. Discover an affordable alternative!...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Kalisz, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unite Your Vision, Elevate Your Brand.
Hey there! My name is Jake Jauhari, I'm a creative graphic designer skilled in taking projects from concept to completion...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Trentham East, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Results-Driven Marketing For The Scaling Business.
Unbound is a brand consultancy built on design, creative direction, and strategy. We partner with ambitious businesses to turn ideas into meaningful, real-world outcomes.We support growing companies in moving past one-size-fits-all marketing, developing tailored strategies and distinctive brand identities...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Collected Works
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Rad Work For Rad People
The Collected Works (TCW) is an independent design studio based in New York City and New Orleans that creates dynamic brands across culture, technology, music, art, and media. Combining the capabilities of a large creative agency with the agility of a boutique studio, TCW specializes in branding, motion...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LIFESTYLE BRANDS, BY DESIGN
Fisher Design is a a full service package design resource that specializes in innovation support, brand strategy, graphic design, and mechanical artwork production...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Branding That Slaps
SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Design for Positive Impact.
We're an independent brand design consultancy, specialising in FMCG branding, packaging and retail experiences. Based in Singapore, we craft brands that resonate deeply with consumers and deliver impactful brand experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping Businesses Grow Online
Newtons Creative is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategy, creativity, and performance-driven campaigns. Specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and full-scale digital solutions, the agency works with startups and established brands across Dubai and Abu Dhabi to...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Naturally Digital.
Framework Lab is a full service agency that brings brands to life through creative communication based in Braga, Portugal...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Vision, Defining Brands.
Krista, based in Berlin, is an art director and strategic designer who assists businesses in addressing challenges and engaging with their target audiences through innovative concepts and visual storytelling...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Sharp Design Meets Serious Web Engineering
SHOV is a design and development studio creating high-performance websites, digital products and branded web experiences. We combine UX/UI, creative direction and full-stack engineering to launch promo sites, corporate platforms, e-commerce projects and custom web systems that look sharp, work fast and solve...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Step by step for a Wowstep
We are partners in your success, providing customized marketing strategies that turn challeges into growth...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Cliffside Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We Will Distinguish Your Brand At First Glance and Explain Why You Are Unique!
We're a creative studio focused on e-commerce brand design and visual storytelling, known for our distinctive, illustration-driven style. With a custom, character-rich approach, we help transform brands from average to unforgettable, typically in under three months, ensuring they stand out and make a striking...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Knoed
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
Knoed is a branding agency, helping small businesses and startups invent or reinvent themselves through strategy and graphic design. We’re big picture thinkers who design with purpose and a love for the small details...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transforming Ideas into Visual Stories.
Newmen features a Research & Strategy department along with five production departments dedicated to creating multimedia content and digital platforms...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Augsburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Artist + Branding = Company Success
Hello! My name is Rachael H. Baumgartner, I'm a branding specialist based in Indianapolis, USA...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Let's Work Together!
Creative & CGI-driven boutique studio specialized in 2D and 3D Art Direction and Motion Design.We are available to work with clients and agenciesaround the world...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Beyond Trends
Marie Marie is an independent art director and designer focused on brand identity and packaging design for the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors. She transforms brand stories into compelling visual experiences that connect with audiences across multiple platforms...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Happiness Is The Ultimate Rebellion
Happiness is a creative agency with a presence in Brussels, Saigon, Amsterdam, and beyond, built around the philosophy that happiness drives great work and stronger brands. The agency helps brands spread happiness through creative work, using its HAPP-emotions model to identify the happiness emotions most...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Vilvoorde, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get ready to transform your Digital Marketing
Very Vivid will help to transform your Digital Marketing, allowing you more time to regain control of your business. Helping to grow your business through dynamic design, development and digital marketing. To be seen, you've to be vivid, Very Vivid...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Blackburn, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
We specialize in software and web development, AI-enhanced product images, social media management, digital marketing, and unique designs helping businesses boost online visibility, engagement, and growth...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kosovo, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CREATING THE BEST BRAND INTERACTION EXPERIENCE
DS1 is a strategic design agency with a focus on branding...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Madeirã, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Comprehensive communication: graphic design and illustration.
Hey there! We are Pixelbox, a young creative studio, specializing in graphic design & illustration. Currently based in Asturias, Spain...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Oviedo, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Timeless Designs With a Modern Touch.
Hey there! My name is Blanca Molina, I'm a graphic designer and illustrator located in Santa Rosa, CA. Over the course of my career, I've developed expertise in logo design, packaging, marketing campaigns, and a variety of other areas...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We make sure your company, product, service or event leaves a lasting impression!
Kirsten Graphic Design is dedicated to bringing your story to life through clever and creative design. Were constantly exploring fresh, original approaches to visual communication that give your brand, product, service, or event a unique and authentic voice...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Anzegem, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Creativity Meets Clarity
With 18 years of industry experience, I specialize in print and packaging design, creating thoughtful, creative solutions that combine strong visual impact with practical functionality...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Much Hoole, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/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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