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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GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Elgin, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Inward Studio, rooted in the creative vibes of Los Angeles, specializes in transforming brands with a fusion of strategic insight and artistic flair. Founded in 2020, our globally remote team crafts custom digital solutions, from compelling brand identities to innovative web designs and targeted marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Reliqus offers you world class IT and Marketing Services that will stand you out from your competitors...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Brasco, is an award-winning creative brand design and digital marketing agency with offices based in downtown Raleigh. We provide online and offline marketing services, which include: branding, strategy, creative design, web development, search engine marketing, advertising, PR communications, video...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Karben Marketing is an award-winning marketing and graphic design agency with Chicagoland locations in Naperville, IL and Schaumburg, IL that is dedicated to helping remarkable brands gain the attention they deserve through creative digital marketing and branding strategies. We work with companies of all...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Big-picture vision. On-point strategy. And ready to be your next design partner. Flint Media is a woman-owned creative agency with more than two decades of experience working with companies of all sizes and across industries...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Coxsackie, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We at Exito Studio are developing web projects that help businesses launch or improve their online performance. We have experience from 2015 in website and online stores. So far we have been serving over 200 clients. View more https://exito.bg...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dupnica, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Distillery Project is a creative and strategic agency...
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- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Originally a digital marketing agency offering a lead-generating blend of SEO, PPC, Website Design, we have since evolved into a full service agency. Unlike most marketing companies, we believe in good old-fashioned values like having a hard-work ethic, accountability, and delivering results...
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- SEO
- Video Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Desde 2008, a Agência Doutor Octopus desenvolve sites profissionais, landing pages e projetos web personalizados. Especializada em SEO, hospedagem, Google Ads, tráfego pago, Google Meu Negócio, identidade visual e materiais gráficos para empresas que buscam mais visibilidade, autoridade e resultados...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WE ARE A CREATIVE VIDEO PRODUCTION AGENCYAs a production house, we bring to the table the best production and post-production team in the industry, with leading names in the world of cinematography, animation, visual effects, sound technology and editing working under the Motionify banner. Motionif...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
We specialize in web-design, UX/UI, web-development, branding and visual identity...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Our goal is to help small and medium business grow and get to the level they want to achieve! We are here to help you! If you grow, we grow!...
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- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Meeting Tomorrow is a full service event production agency delivering end-to-end services for large, high-stakes corporate meetings and conferences nationwide...
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- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Codebridge is a boutique implementation team for AI agents and custom software for mid-market companies in the US, UK, Australia, and Western Europe. We tie every engagement to a measurable outcome: resolution rate, cycle time, forecast accuracy, hours saved. Our founders come from KPMG, and we appl...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Commerce Ink was built from inside the Amazon ecosystem. After managing large portfolios, we saw brands struggle with fragmented strategy, content, and operations. We created a full-service model where everything works together under one roof. As operators, we focus on helping brands turn Amazon from a...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Citrio Marketing are experts in formulating tailored strategies that foster the flourishing of businesses in the digital landscape. Supported by a team of seasoned experts, we deliver quantifiable results, propelling your online presence to new heights...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
IH Concepts is a Madison-based company that helps businesses grow with custom websites, branding, and marketing. Since 2008, it has focused on creativity and working closely with clients to bring their ideas to life...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Golden Medina Services: Everything you could ever ask for in a marketing partner, and then some. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide value. Born in the heart of the Las Vegas Valley, our boutique agency has been servicing dozens of local businesses for over 5 years and counting. As your dedicated...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Storyline is a creative agency based in Joliette, Quebec with satellite offices in Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau, specializing in content marketing, branding, strategy and web development...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Joliette, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Hummingbird Marketing Services, we design beautiful, mobile-friendly websites that make your business stand out from the rest of the flock. We write content driven by SEO so that your potential customers find you on Google. And we turn your customers into ravings fans on social media...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonds, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
At Kohlab Creative, we help you plant your flag on the digital map through intentional brand design and an SEO-powered online presence. Whether you're a fitness studio, therapist, or creative, we combine soulful creativity with insightful strategy so you stand out in a sea of search results...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Worthing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Quinn Marketing is a marketing agency that specialises in working with services based businesses located within the Australian marketplace. Quinn Marketing has established itself as a leader within the traditional and digital space...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Print Design
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We use a three step process that may seem simple but is actually challenging to get right. First, we get to know each client personally in order to set the right goals which need to be measurable outcomes. Second, we plan the strategies, which is the workflow on how we will achieve the goals. And the last...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hastings, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Creo Design specializes in providing impactful brand identity solutions, branding guidelines and logo designs that accurately reflect the brand's values, mission, and resonates with target audience. Creo aims to provide uniquely tailored brand identities to their clients to help their business and brand stand...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a full service creative studio, specializing in packaging design for brands/retailers...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
The Charity Design Co is dedicated to empowering nonprofits with outstanding digital solutions. We craft tailored online ecosystems that help organizations inspire more volunteers, drive donations, and amplify their impact like never before...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Springfield, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hello. Were Depot.Bring us your dream®Brand identity and packaging design for wellness, beauty and better-for-you food and beverage brands turning purpose into performance...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We help businesses and people by designing solutions for digital products...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
A software development company that provides solutions for maximizing profits and converting clients ideas into reality...
Top Services:
- Software Testing
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lazy Snail is an award-winning Nordic agency with a Mediterranean family, specializing in robust, idea-driven designs. Our unique Danish-Greek blend allows us to cater to various cultures. We serve clients across the globe, including private, public sectors, non-profits, and cultural initiatives. We believe...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We help Australian companies plan, create, and launch amazing products and services...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $154/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Designity is a human-led Creative-as-a-Service platform that gives brands a fully managed creative team led by AI-enabled Creative Directors and powered by the top 1% of global creatives and marketers...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Grafema
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Grafema is a design studio that works closely with clients, approaching each project with a commitment to producing efficient and timeless design solutions, adding value, and enabling businesses to grow...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Aveiro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Experience the magic of our digital photo manipulation services, where innovation and expertise converge to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling. Elevate your images, captivate your audience, and unveil the untapped potential within each frame. Step into a world where your imagination takes center...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We put heart and creativity into every project, because we believe that every dream deserves to be realized. With passion, expertise and a touch of magic, we are ready to make your idea fly with you...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
I am a professional logo and brand identity designer offering high-quality logo design and complete branding solutions including brand identity and brand guidelines...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Multidisciplinary creative shop, based in Philadelphia, PA.Formerly [ 2 one 5 ] Creative.Established 2001.Reimagined 2021...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Hello! My name is Joanne Sunde, I'm a graphic designer with corporate and agency experience with over 20 years of experience...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Mascouche, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Magecom helps online businesses thrive and develop. We are an agency with 15+ years of expertise in ecommerce, Magento/Adobe, Shopify, and Shopware partners...
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- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Fobbing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR BUILDING BRANDSDWH can help you tell your brand story and engage with your customers. Underpinned with a full range of creative design services, marketing strategies and web design expertise we can help your business flourish. We've worked with a range of clients - start-ups, small...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Coventry, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Advertising agency and web agency, founded in Catania, on the slopes of Etna. We were born in this land, a land of flavors and fragrances, of sun and sea, of art and color. We are creative in our veins, young and passionate, but first of all we are in love. Fall in love with our work and what we do day after...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Trecastagni, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Whales Design is a design and branding studio founded in 2016 that helps businesses solve problems with the help of design. We're here to create your perfect design from a small logo to a full branding system...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
As a comprehensive branding agency, Siegel+Gale embraces the transformative power of simplicity. With a focus on law firm branding, strategy, design, and experience, we create brands that effortlessly stand out in a crowded marketplace. Our meticulous approach distills complex concepts into clear brand...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Warten Weg, an experienced freelance graphic designer, serves as your creative collaborator. From crafting distinctive logo designs to creating captivating illustrations, Warten Weg excels in bringing your vision to fruition. Join us in a collaborative journey at wartenweg.com to access outstanding design...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pinetown, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Bagstudios stands as an acclaimed small multimedia experimental studio, recognized for its innovative approach that seamlessly bridges the realms of science and art. Our dedication lies in creating novel and compelling solutions for businesses, with a particular emphasis on assisting corporate clients in...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Cr3ativeGrowth is a monthly creative subscription for brands. One flat fee covers an unlimited queue of design, packaging, video, motion, AI content and copy, delivered by a fully remote creative team, so you do not have to hire one...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our mission is to bridge the gap between small businesses and creative designs...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Dillie is a media innovation partner for beauty and personal care brands.We specialize in AI video marketing by building, scaling, and optimizing branded content and performance driven media. Breaking through with trending content to produce quality, unique branded assets, we ideate and activate...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects 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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