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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Disrupt The Form
Studio Vandal Co., led by Santiago Valencia, is a creative studio rooted in Colombias Coffee Axis, where design is driven by purpose and executed with bold attitude. The studio focuses on building identities that challenge convention, creating work that is conceptual, provocative, and deeply functional rather...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Armenia, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping businesses stand out in a busy world with hand-crafted design
Merging timeless design principles with an inviting, modern appeal...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design brand IDs, illustrate, curate projects, paint murals and make crafts. We believe in healthy and solidarity cooperation and in this way, we give HUT its strength and quality!...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chania, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Lets elevate your brand together.
Hey there! My name is Kevin Craft, I'm a Freelance Designer and Brand Strategist based in Dallas, TX...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We handle it!
AloHaus was founded by a team that blends expertise in both digital and print communication and offers comprehensive global solutions...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
One-of-a-kind brand designs.
One-of-a-kind brand designs. Specialising in posters, digital mockups, video and marketing services. Based in London...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $19/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where bold ideas meet high-style branding.
Visionary Advantages is a dynamic, global boutique agency dedicated to repositioning inspired brands into marketing leaders. We offer comprehensive transformations, including branding, marketing, social media content creation, SEO blog writing, email campaigns, and product and packaging design. Our mission is...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Home of Creative That Earns.
Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Turtle Story
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We make brands mean more.
A boutique design studio based out of Mumbai, specializing in branding services...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Somewhere in an old part of Bucharest, in a building with a great view, you’ll find our team working on the thing we value most – THE PROJECT.Sitting at our white desks, on white computers, we put in all our imagination, our focus, our time and experience, building momentum, until we reach that unique...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Good design builds trust
Design Brands that add value and Packaging that drives sales.So simple. So complex...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Granada, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bringing Your Vision to Life with Creative Excellence
Libby Newcomer is a designer residing in Oregon. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design, with minors in Photography and Business & Entrepreneurship, from Oregon State University...
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- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TVB is brand concept and production studio based in uniquely restored building in Westport, CT. We have in-house capabilities for strategic branding and messaging, full service graphic design, 2D/3D animation and rendering and photography and videography, including a fully equipped in-house studio...
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- Video Production
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Westport, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Keeping your online presence in MINT condition!
Maison Mint Marketing Agency bridges the gap between curated aesthetics and rigorous data analytics. As a founder-led e-commerce boutique, we specialize in scaling brands through Meta Ads, strategic design and automated growth systems...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CUBA Branding is an independent branding studio, founded in 2007...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Lipetsk, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Crafting Digital Success Through Innovative Marketing
Our expert team is committed to delivering exceptional and memorable experiences that elevate your brand. Whether it's web, app, or graphic design, or user interfaces and print materials, Design Wox craft visuals that make a powerful impression. We recognize that every project is unique and provide bespoke...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Are Authors. We Are Autority.
We are a Prague-based graphic studio focused on crafting meaningful brand identities. Our services include strategic graphic and packaging design, enhanced by our expertise in 3D modeling and animation...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digitally Serving Worldwide
A design agency based in Chicago, IL. Our goal is always to understand our clients' wants and needs, and to use creativity as an edge to help them achieve success. We like to make bold designs. We believe that business doesn't have to be boring. Brands and websites shouldn't feel more like a burden than a...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Outsmart. Outgrow. Outlast.
After decades of creating transformative advertising for some of the worlds most successful brands, we decided it was time to transform the advertising agency. Fed up with an industry hell bent on churning out disposable, short-term and short-sighted advertising that leaves clients short-changed, we founded...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Washington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help businesses look and think like big brands.
We're a brand studio that specializes in creating brand identities for growing businesses looking for a refined approach...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandex is a branding agency that specialize in brand identity, brand application and UI/UX design...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We elevate your digital presence through our unique, customised approach.
PudDesign, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a pioneering website development agency. We specialize in crafting tailored website designs, compelling branding, and dynamic digital marketing strategies. Our foundation is rooted in a deep love for both art and technology, making us a unique force in the...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emotions that give power to creatives.
Hey there! We are Nadia, a professional production company based in Tokyo, Sapporo, and Kyoto.Founded in 2004 and since then we are using the power of design to solve all kinds of corporate and social issues...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
A Programmatic and Systematic Approach to Design.
Radmir Volk is a graphic and type designer who employs a systematic approach in his design work...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Electrifying Your Brand's Future.
EV Branding, owned by Elise Venolum, is a Graphic Design & Branding Studio. I help businesses grow by enhancing their positioning, creating innovative packaging designs, developing strong visual identities, and implementing effective brand strategies to boost sales...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Gran, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designing Visions, Crafting Realities.
Hey there! My name is Joanne Miller Gibson, I'm a brand Identity designer currently based in Scotland...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Uniform IDENTITY on online and offline platforms.
Kfaktor is a Hungarian creative studio specializing in elegant, feminine branding, web design, and SEO, helping beauty, wellness, and coaching businesses build stunning, professional identities online...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Felsőpáhok, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Take Your Idea From Paper To Reality
Isa Miranda is a design expert with more than a decade of experience, dedicated to bringing each clients vision to life through thoughtful and creative solutions...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Brands That Speak Clearly
Conor Smyth is an Irish graphic designer and illustrator based in Monaghan, Ireland. In recent years, he has focused on collaborating with global companies, specializing in developing and visualizing brands for a range of start-ups...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Monaghan, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wandering In Wonder
Land is an interdisciplinary creative studio that blends art, design, and craftsmanship to create human-centered brands, spaces, and experiences. The studio collaborates with clients across industries to develop distinctive identities, environments, sculptures, and creative installations that balance timeless...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding and Identity design for Female owned lifestyle businesses
Jay Design Studio is a Boutique Branding studio on a mission to create impactful and meaningful Brand Identities for passionate businesses worldwide. If you are a Fempreneur, Foodie or a Fashion business owner...We just might be the right fit for each other!...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Dave Chapple is a designer in Los Angeles California.
Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Together we think, forever in sync.
Tandem is an award-winning branding studio...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Visual Communications with Backbone.
From bold brand identities to immersive digital experiences, SPYN DSYN blends design with depth. Every project is rooted in intention, shaped by story, and driven by connection...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Marketing Agency In Malaysia
Were a results-driven digital marketing agency in Malaysia, specialising in SEO, Paid Ads, Programmatic Advertising, CRM, and Online-to-Offline (O2O) Commerce. Our strategies are built to drive revenue, generate qualified leads, and deliver measurable ROI, turning every click into growth for your business...
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- SEO
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Crafting Your Vision, Elevating Your Brand.
Martin Hyde is a seasoned Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Artist with a creative career spanning since 2004...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Ashbourne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Coolgrey
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We Maximize Your Organization Reputation And Engagement
We're a branding agency that prides itself on service and inter-personal long term relationships with our clients for a cohesive ongoing design service across print/digital and physical applications...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Passion-Driven Design That Powers Success.
Since 1999 e-websmart has worked with hundreds of businesses and organizations across the U.S. developing new and professional marketing materials that closely reflect their mission, goals, and values...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Telling Your Story, One Byte At A Time
At Byte Media, we believe most businesses don't struggle because their product isn't good enough they struggle because the right people never find it, or find it and aren't impressed by what they see. That's the gap we exist to close. We're a Lisbon-based creative and digital marketing team that helps brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are creative problem solvers focused on business results and effectiveness. Established in Sofia, Bulgaria, GOBOX is an independent advertising agency that operates at the global and local scene by delivering value through new marketing thinking and efficiency of resources. Our close team of advertising...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Presentations Crafted For Conversations
INK PPT is a presentation design company engineered around one outcome: decks that win the room. Fortune 500 brands trust them for pitch deck design, infographic design, annual report design, and interactive 3D presentations. Based in Gurgaon, India, the ~50-99 person team has been operating since 2015...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In a constantly evolving consumer market, a future-proofed brand narrative is essential.
Immersing ourselves beneath the surface of a brand or brief, we quickly define the wants and needs of the client. Our skilled team of creatives and wider circle of trusted partners, cultivate concepts that stretch beyond the brief to deliver bespoke and effective brand solutions. To build, develop and...
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- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
everyone deserves bahali
a graphic design company...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creating Impactful Designs, Every Time.
Hi there! My name is Tim Tucker, I'm a professional graphic designer and the person behind Created by Tim...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Moorpark, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Crafting Packaging Excellence
Odillo Packaging is a dedicated package design agency that provides custom packaging solutions tailored to clients' needs. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and enhancing the customer experience, Odillo Packaging leverages decades of experience and innovative ideas to elevate brands and deliver...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Designing Imagination, Leading Creativity.
Ahmet Tevfik Uğurel is a skilled Creative Director and Designer with an extensive and varied background in the creative arts. My journey began with explorations in different artistic mediums, eventually leading me to discover a passion for computers, graphic design, and photography. This foundation paved the...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Websites Designed by Real People.
MyMediaDesigner is a bay area digital marketing boutique. We specialize in responsive website design, graphic design, video production, and collateral marketing...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create results-driven design.
We are Incept! An experienced design studio in located in south Sydney. We are founded in 2023 by Clint Nielsen...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Trusted Digital Marketing Agency On The Sunshine Coast
Suncoast Web Solutions is a results-driven Australian agency specializing in custom web design and SEO. We craft stunning, responsive websites built for performance and visibility. From creative design to search optimization, we help businesses grow online with tailored strategies, clear communication, and a...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Managed Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Beerwah, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With unique and eye-catching designs for your business!
Olympia Sassalou is a graphic designer who specializes in logo and brand design. She started her career in 2020, creating stationery and advertising materials for local clients in Athens...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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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