Discover the best branding companies to strengthen your market position and build a distinct brand identity. Our experts curated providers that deliver strategic positioning, memorable visual systems, and consistent brand experiences.
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Branding with a spark. Since 2009...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide appealing branding kits, logo designs, promotional product designs, and sign office designs as part of our inventive design services with the purpose of increasing the exposure of local companies...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Theorem Team is a certified Shopify Partner Agency. This means they have met Shopify's rigorous standards for expertise, experience, and commitment to providing high-quality services to Shopify merchants...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Ileogbo, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We work in: Strategic Branding, Product and Services Design, Naming and Verbal Identity, Logo Design and Visual Identity, Visual Communications Design, UX Design, Design Research, BPO of Brand Management, Brand Intelligence for Latam. Our methodological approach combines Design Thinking with a wide...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bryan Stenler Studios is a Brazil-based AI-native creative production studio specializing in cinematic AI video, virtual actors and models, premium branded content, visual effects and original entertainment IP. Founded by award-winning filmmaker Alex Viegas, the studio combines human-led creative direction...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Bauru, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our Man In Havana is an award-winning creative agency based in New York City. One of a select few hybrid advertising & design firms for companies that need clarity, velocity, and impactful creative problem-solving. Independent and senior-led for 20+ years, the firm operates as a trusted ally to clients in...
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- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Intentionally calm, search-friendly Squarespace websites for health and wellness practitioners, therapists, photographers and interior designers...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We craft stunning brand identities and modern websites for businesses especially in fitness, wellness, and lifestyle industries. Through our signature Studio Sprint, we deliver a high-end brand and custom website in days, not months without the high-end price tag...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Venice, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lodes Studio is an award-winning Brazilian creative agency built at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and technology. We transform ideas into original visual narratives, crafting bold brand identities, immersive experiences, and campaigns that connect brands with people in unforgettable ways...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BMAC Creative is a full service marketing strategy and strategic design agency. BMAC Creative couples years of marketing experience with years of corporate design to provide clients with highly effective marketing strategies and elevated marketing and sales materials...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We can either devise and implement strategies in order to meet the targets set out by our clients, or develop entire project proposals from scratch...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Sanna is a branding studio in Glossop, Derbyshire. We work with organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond that elevate communities and culture. Using strategy and design to create brands people believe in...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Glossop, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We provide end-to-end Product Design Strategies and Digital Solutions. By using no-code and low-code technologies, we move fast, creating premium products without the high price tags.We strive for delightfulness in everything we create, with integrity and transparency baked into our design process...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We enhance customer engagement, brand awareness, and streamlining operations, through bespoke sustainable web, app & branding solutions for ambitious food & drink brands. With nearly a decade of experience with cutting-edge brands in food, drink, hospitality, art, and more, we champion environmental...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Love Studio we love challenges and the joy of creation they bring with them. From festival stages, immersive spaces and 4 story high murals to digital original campaigns and visual identity design, we are a well trained design team here yo make your wildest dream come true...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Twin Studio is a creative design agency specializing in minimalist brand identities and high-impact photography. We believe in creating brand identities that are both striking and enduring, balancing creativity with strategy. Our work carries a sense of play while embracing risks that set you apart. We don't...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Canmore, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Graphic design studio specializing in Brand Identity...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide brand design and social media marketing services to businesses large and small. We collaborate with businesses, full-service marketing agencies, and in-house teams to define and transform businesses into brands through brand design and social media content strategies that produce marketing results...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Revamp is a web design studio dedicated to transforming digital experiences across various industries. Design studio with a digital-first approach, specializing in web design, development & motion...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ThreeDot is Portugals first subscription-based creative partner for agencies and fast-moving brands...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are focused on connecting, co-creating and generating results!coLabora Estúdio was founded in 2018 with the best of our professional DNA. We believe we can help you expand your professional or brand visibility, bringing the best solution for your business...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are strategic growth partners that help you leverage the best platforms and services to solve your biggest challenges and achieve your goals. Outsmart the competition with best-in-class digital marketing services. You'll be in good company...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Solazzo Designs is a San Diego-based web design and digital marketing firm specializing in custom web design and digital marketing for small to medium-sized businesses. We combine strategic thinking with modern design to create websites and marketing campaigns that attract and convert the right audience. Our...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
"On the Run" represents a global collective of digital creatives united in the mission to craft unforgettable brands and customer experiences. Spanning across geographical boundaries, our diverse team collaborates seamlessly to deliver impactful solutions for businesses and individuals alike. With a shared...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stoop is a Brisbane based, brand and design studio. We work with businesses that want their brand to be more than decoration. Something their customers recognise, their team believes in, and their competitors have to account for...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Gaythorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Seoul-and-Bangkok design and development studio building UX/UI, web, mobile apps, and B2B SaaS platforms for enterprises. HeyHi turns complex problems into products people actually use with design and engineering under one team. Trusted by clients like CJ ENM and Deloitte, and recognized with Korea's 2024 ICT...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Social Coded is a digital marketing agency (website launching soon) that focuses on delivering innovative, results-driven strategies to help businesses grow affordably. Founded by a team of experienced professionals, the agency specializes in services such as SEO, social media management, content writing, PPC...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marco Crisari is a freelance graphic designer operating as a design studio specialising in print work for charities, healthcare and pharma. Also do music industry work for young and/or small upcoming artists...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We offer development for web & mobile apps, product integration, custom-made software, extended development teams (nearshore), IT, Web Design, CMS solutions, UX/UI design, branding, SEO and social media content...
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- Web Design
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Hermosillo, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Family-owned and operated, we offer full-service marketing to a limited client roster, ensuring deep partnerships and tailored solutions as an extension of the teams we serve. We leverage 20+ years of expertise and our agile process in brand, strategy, website, SEO, content, graphics and lead gen...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
KYNO Creative Studio turns ideas into end-to-end campaigns for fashion and luxury: creative direction, photo/video production, influencer intelligence, branding, AI tools, and events. Dubai-based, we cover ME, Europe, and emerging markets with Italian craft and scalable execution. We work with brands like...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Lighthouse Creative is a Singapore based creative agency providing unique and unorthodox creative solutions specialising in making brands and businesses stand out...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BL Friedman Creative offers customized solutions for websites, apps, video, animation, and film. In today's digital landscape, small businesses cannot afford to overlook the vast online marketing opportunities accessible to those adept at analyzing and interpreting data into company-specific goals...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Stateline, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Personality-led branding and website design helping creative entrepreneurs, lifestyle founders, and personal brands build distinct brands and strategic websites that attract aligned clients and elevate their presence online...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a specialized communications, marketing, and design studio focused on the Latin American market in the USA. As Wix Agency Partners and Experts since 2014, we are deeply committed to our client's success and take pride in our collaborative approach...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AF Technologies is a comprehensive digital marketing agency that succeeds in making customized digital marketing solutions for businesses ranging from small enterprises to larger brands. Our agency is designed around a modern framework that embraces a client-centric ethos, forward-looking media strategies...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Next to creating award winning work, we create dedicated, brand-immersed teams having in mind specific needs of your business or project...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Little Green Jesus is a creative design studio based in Leeds, specialising in branding, website design and digital experiences for growing businesses. We work with ambitious companies across the UK to create clear, effective design that strengthens brands and drives results. Our work spans brand identity...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Bisenius Interactive is a small agency that designs branding, websites, apps, video games, and more for clients...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
When the creative tasks required to run your business fall outside your wheelhouse, we provide you with the design solutions you need so you can show up confidently online, attract your ideal clients, and focus on what you do best - running your business...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ZOVSKA illustration offers unique, high-quality illustration and design services tailored to branding, packaging, and advertising needs for businesses and start-ups...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OneMohrTime Design Co. specializes in logos, branding, and web design anything you might need from a creative agency! OneMohrTime Design Co specialize in crafting bold, strong branding and clean-as-hell web designs that stand out. Whether you're building from scratch or refining your identity, its time to...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Four Eyes Designs is a full-stack creative studio for growth-stage businesses across Boulder County and the Front Range, one partner instead of five vendors...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A creative specializing in curating refined brand strategies, brand identities, and websites for corporate, hospitality, and retail brands. I've collaborated with other creatives, including photographers and musicians. I've also worked with service providers (B2B and B2C),...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
On Demand Graphic Design Services, with a special focus on client satisfaction with affordable, efficient and great lookiing designs...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
3DW is a creative studio in New York City that specializes in visual storytelling for real estate development, architecture, and design. Offering personalized services and virtual consultations, 3DW collaborates with a variety of professionals to bring client concepts to life...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Joe Lygoe - Creative Strategist specializes in streamlining businesses by defining their goals and aligning their purpose. With experience working with brands like Skoda, TAG Heuer, and UNICEF, Joe aims to enhance a brand's value, ensuring it saves and generates money for clients...
Top Services:
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Topwebstrategy is a global marketing agency based in Bulgaria that partners with small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) and B2B brands to build distinctive digital identities. We combine strategic branding, modern web design and data driven marketing and sales strategies to help businesses grow...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Burgas, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pineapple Squad, founded by the creative duo Sophie Salton and Marion Prigent, offers comprehensive digital communication services. With roots in Brittany and Lorraine and now based near Paris, our agency caters to clients across France and beyond, supporting them in various communication endeavors such as...
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- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Ozoir-la-Ferrière, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies
How much do branding companies charge for their services?
Branding costs range from $500 to $100,000+, depending on who you hire, the scope, and the level of strategy involved.
Typical pricing by provider:
- Boutique branding agencies: $5,000 to $20,000
Includes brand identity, guidelines, and some strategic work. - Full-service branding agencies: $11,000 to $70,000+
Covers strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, and brand assets. - Enterprise branding companies: $40,000 to $100,000+
Includes research, brand architecture, workshops, and global rollout.
Typical cost breakdown inside a branding project:
- Brand strategy: $5,000 to $50,000
- Brand identity design: $2,500 to $30,000
- Brand collateral and templates: $2,000 to $7,500
- Brand research and analysis: $5,000 to $250,000
Branding costs depend on project scope, strategy depth, number of deliverables, business size, industry competition, and the experience and reputation of the agency.
How long does the branding process take?
Branding usually takes 8 weeks to 6 months, depending on scope, feedback speed, and deliverables.
Typical branding timeline breakdown:
- Discovery and research: 1 to 2 weeks
Defines goals, audits your current brand, and analyzes competitors. - Brand strategy development: 2 to 3 weeks
Creates positioning, messaging, voice, and brand foundations. - Visual identity design: 4 to 6 weeks
Develops logo, colors, typography, and visual system. - Brand guidelines and assets: 2 to 6 weeks
Produces brand book, templates, and marketing materials. - Website design, if included: 2 to 8 weeks
Adds website strategy, design, and development. - Brand launch: 1 week or more
Prepares rollout, internal training, and public launch.
The total branding timeline depends on project scope, number of deliverables, feedback speed, decision-making complexity, and whether you are creating a new brand, refreshing, or fully rebranding.
What is the difference between a branding agency and a design firm?
An agency defines how your brand works and what it stands for, while a design firm focuses on creating and implementing specific design solutions.
| Aspect | Branding Agency | Design Firm |
| Core focus | Defines the brand and its long-term direction | Designs solutions that communicate and deliver the brand |
| Main goal | Build a clear, competitive brand | Create effective, usable, and consistent designs |
| Strategy | Deep strategic work, such as positioning, messaging, and brand structure | Uses a strategy to guide design decisions and execution |
| Type of work | Brand strategy, naming, brand voice, brand guidelines | Visual identity, UX/UI, websites, packaging, product design |
| Business impact | Shapes how customers perceive and remember the company | Shapes how customers interact with and use the company’s products and materials |
| Stage they help most | Early stage, rebranding, or major business changes | After or alongside the strategy, during product and asset creation |
| Outcome | A defined brand system and clear brand direction | Designed assets, interfaces, and experiences ready for use |
Branding companies develop positioning, messaging, naming, brand architecture, and the overall system that guides how the brand operates and grows. They connect business goals to customer perception.
Design firms solve communication and product problems through design. This includes visual identity, but also user experience, interfaces, packaging, and digital products. Their work translates strategy into functional, usable, and consistent brand and product experiences.
Why should I hire branding companies instead of freelancers?
Hire a branding company when you need strategy, depth, and long-term brand systems, not just individual deliverables.
Branding firms provide a full team with specialists in strategy, naming, design, and research. This leads to stronger positioning, more consistent execution, and work that supports business growth.
Freelancers usually work alone and focus on specific tasks such as logo design or visual identity. They are effective for smaller projects but have limited capacity for complex strategy, research, and large-scale brand development.
Isn't branding just a logo?
Branding is the entire system that defines how customers perceive your business in the market, not just the logo.
It includes your positioning, messaging, voice, visual identity, and the experience people have with your company. These elements work together to build recognition, trust, and differentiation.
The logo is one asset within that system. It represents the brand, but it does not define the strategy, meaning, or customer perception on its own.
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