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List of the Best Branding Agencies
15 Companies-Rankings updated: September 05, 2026
Every branding agency featured on DesignRush is evaluated for branding expertise, service quality, and verified client feedback. Some featured placements may be paid.
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The Brand Experience is the Brand.
Branding company Starfish frames branding through the idea that experience itself is the brand, where identity, messaging, and design are shaped around how audiences perceive every interaction across channels. The emphasis sits on orchestrating touchpoints so perception is built through cumulative engagement...
Top Services:
Branding
Logo Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
24 Projects Listed
Starfish Services
Branding
Logo Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Advertising
Content Marketing
Business Consulting
Package Design
Digital Strategy
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PwC
Gallup
Dunkin'
ADL
Baxter Pharamceuticals
Avis Budget Group
Principal
Samsung
Hologic
Crisil (S&P Global)
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Starfish Reviews & Testimonials
Undisclosed
Software Developer at IT Firm
4.5★
Graphic Design Review from Undisclosed
Starfish has been hired by an IT Firm for graphic design services. They are tasked with creating professional designs that meet the requirements for the software they are developing for their customers. Starfish has developed exceptional graphics, and the client's customers are satisfied with the outcome. The client has also profited enough from the team's designs, which ensures a progressive partnership. Their design are of good quality, and the client is extremely pleased with their services.
John Gamble
Engineering Services Manager at Spire Healthcare Group plc
5.0★
Brand Strategy Review from John Gamble
Starfish helped us create our new brand, including a new logo, brand identity and brand guidelines as well as a new company culture (vision, mission, values, and behaviors). Tenet undertook a thorough discovery process involving quantitative and qualitative research, data gathering, a competitive analysis, interviews of internal and external stakeholders, and surveys, which informed the creative process.
Declan Alphonso
Supervisor at Tervita Corporation
5.0★
Branding Review from Declan Alphonso
Starfish strategic approach included qualitative and quantitative research, a competitive analysis, and a thoughtful creative process -- blending art and science to deliver excellent results. The team was communicative, flexible, and timely, and they provided outstanding guidance.
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Win the market with bold design and brandingWe are Qream brand transformation agency allergic to mediocrity.Marketers & founders come to us when exhausted from bad ideas or poor service. We bring inspiring visions to life in web & brand design and help your business grow with the long-term marketing...
Top Services:
Web Design
Branding
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Graphic Design
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Location
Kyiv, Ukraine
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
28 Projects Listed
Qream Services
Web Design
Branding
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Design Services
Logo Design
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Rakuten Viber
Iota
Huobi Global
Rewire
Raiffeisen Bank
TimeCamp
ChaosNative
Spot.io
Empiric
Next Tech Girls
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Qream Reviews & Testimonials
Vitalii Drach
Chief Executive Officer at RD2
5.0★
Web Design Review from Vitalii Drach
Qream has worked on a complex website re-design, production and built it from scratch for our Blockchain company.
Qream delivered everything on time (most of the times even earlier). The client is extra satisfied with Qream's performance. The process of discovery was super thourough to ensure the results were up to our expectations.
Qream also helps us with website maintenance. The impeccable process of communication always ensures that we get desired result with minimum edits with a short turnaround time.
Definitely recommend Qream for anyone's who's looking for a busines+design partner, rather that just a design vendor.
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For Over 20 Years, We've Been Crafting Stunning Custom Websites in Austin, Texas.
GLIDE® offers web design services with expertise in WordPress, Shopify and Webflow Development, along with digital marketing services for SMB and enterprise brands...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
GLIDE® Services
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
Branding
PPC
Digital Strategy
CRO
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WPEngine
Circuit of the Americas
Baylor College of Medicine
RetailMeNot
Yeti Coolers
TacoDeli
ShipEngine
Chariot Energy
Bodeswell
Arrive Logistics
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GLIDE® Reviews & Testimonials
Zac Henderson
Director of Communications at The Arc of Texas
5.0★
Web Development Review from Zac Henderson
The Glide team that we worked with was fantastic. We were on a tight schedule, and they made it work. We are very happy with the new site and feel lucky to have worked with Glide.
Madeline was especially a joy to work with. She personable, efficient and really cared about getting the project done right.
Anissa Munoz
Senior Marketing Manager at Center for Child Protection
4.8★
Website Redesign Review from Anissa Munoz
We had a fantastic experience partnering with Glide to redesign our website. From the very beginning, their team showed a genuine interest in understanding the mission and work of the Center for Child Protection. This thoughtful approach allowed them to tailor the site better to meet the needs of our diverse audiences.
Their expertise in web design was evident throughout the process, and they worked closely with us to ensure the final product was impactful and user-friendly. Having Paola as our Project Manager was a huge asset—she kept everything on track and ensured we met all of our deadlines on both sides.
We were especially impressed by Glide’s passion for supporting nonprofits, which aligns with their values as a certified B Corporation. It made the collaboration even more meaningful.
Reba Collins
Content Officer at Chimp Haven
5.0★
Website Redesign Review from Reba Collins
We loved working with GLIDE! The project team was fantastic and very easy to work with. We had some thoughts around how we wanted to see our brand reflected on the website, and GLIDE did a great job at taking all those thoughts and bringing them to life with fresh ideas and a beautiful, cohesive design. We also really appreciate GLIDE's commitment to working with nonprofits; our project was done on time and on budget. They've continued to provide us with great support on the live site, and we look forward to working with them on any future needs.
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From cohesive brand systems to high-performing websites, to data-driven marketing strategies and content that resonates with diverse audiences, we deliver scalable solutions that help you lead; whether you're a mission-driven startup, an investor, an enterprise, or a nonprofit...
Top Services:
Branding
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
25 Projects Listed
Wunderdogs Services
Branding
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
Digital Services
Mobile App Development
Logo Design
Digital Strategy
SEO
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Shell
Aza (BitPesa)
Zeitgold
IBM
UrbanUs
Kraken
LucidLink
AIGA WILD
Sophos Productions
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Wunderdogs Reviews & Testimonials
Denis Bélanger
Review from Google
1.0★
Denis Bélanger's Review Sourced from Google
Be careful, this site always asks you for more money to be able to release funds. Stay away and do not put any money in. This company is fraudulent.
Roman Sobachevskiy
Review from Google
5.0★
Roman Sobachevskiy's Review Sourced from Google
Wunderdogs created Mindrock’s visual identity, collateral templates, and our website. We loved working with them and would highly recommend their services — not only they are a great team of creative professionals, but also they know how to work with innovative, high-tech industries, which is a unique focus that served us very well.
Alisa Ellie
Review from Google
5.0★
Alisa Ellie's Review Sourced from Google
Wunderdogs built our website from scratch, set up marketing strategy and helped us break even in the first three months since launch.
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Barrett and Welsh began as a creative task force, serving major advertising agencies. Our early success led us to offer our services to clients of our own. We are idea-centric and channel agnostic because we believe communication is a full contact sport. We work hard to make sure your brand makes an impact on...
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Branding
Digital Services
Video Production
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Toronto, Canada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Barrett and Welsh Services
Branding
Digital Services
Video Production
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Market Research
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Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Scholarship Trust
IDP Canada - IELTS
Simplii - CIBC
New Canadian Media
Walmart
TD
Allstate
3M
VivaNext
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Barrett and Welsh Reviews & Testimonials
Lygia Misquitta
Owner at Lygia's Brew
5.0★
Branding Review from Lygia Misquitta
Gavin from Barrett and Welsh is extremely talented, professional and in my opinion a wizard at his craft.
I recommend Barrett and Welsh very highly. They worked with me collaboratively to understand what I wanted my brand, logo, and label to represent.
Gavin and Nandu are committed to delivering a product that exceeds expectations and that is wonderfully creative with so many touches of genius. I am in love with my logo and brand.
Marilu Hoeppner
N/A at Storrey Pine LLC
5.0★
Branding Review from Marilu Hoeppner
I approached barrettandwelsh for help with branding for my publishing company. They delivered a very high-quality product with creativity, professionalism, and thoughtful attention to detail. They are masters of their space and their art. I am delighted with the brand name and logo for my company.
Marilu Hoeppner
Review from Google
5.0★
Marilu Hoeppner's Review Sourced from Google
For a new business owner, issues of business plans, financing, and product timelines were a lot to juggle. Branding is way outside my expertise. I had been mulling over the name for my yet-to-be-created publishing company for a few months. When I finally narrowed down the options, I knew what I had to do next - give Gavin a call and get his expert advice. Gavin listened very carefully. He provided insightful advice and helped me work through the rationale for selecting the brand name. In the end, it was none of the options on my list, but a variation of one. It is a clever connection of books to trees, and the tree that I had much fascination with, the famous Torrey Pine tree in La Jolla CA - the town in which the idea was born. I was so happy with it: Storrey Pine LLC. Shortly after my call, I completed a brand brief for the logo design. The brief was very simple to complete and allowed me to provide my preferences for the logo, including pictures of the true Torrey pine cones. A few weeks later, I had a slide deck in hand with nine logo options, each with its own name for easy reference, created by Bhupesh, a very talented designer. They were all strikingly beautiful - each had captured the natural beauty and majesty of the Torrey pine cone. I had a call with Gavin, who walked me through each of the images and helped me understand the design considerations - balance, symmetry, typography, and the ability for the logo to display well in black and white. I selected 2 designs from the deck for further development, along with a request for some modifications. Bhupesh did some experiments on the designs and provided a rationale for what would and would not work. The logo which I finally selected for development is called "Coniferous" and uses the print-block technique, where the pine cone and the nib are traditional while the print is modern. Next, Bhupesh very thoughtfully put together a “creative explorations” slide deck with some mockups of the logo applied to a business card, letterhead, books, and a tote bag to give me a sense of how my logo would look in real world settings. Finally, I received my brand identity kit with high-resolution images of the logo for print and business cards, as well as images for social media.
Gavin and Bhupesh delivered a very high-quality product with creativity, professionalism, and thoughtful attention to detail. They are masters of their space and their art. I am delighted with the brand name and logo for my company.
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B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...
Top Services:
Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Addison, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Spire Agency Services
Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Design Services
Advertising
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DonValley is a new-age boutique brand management agency specializing in the provision of strategic services and expertise aimed at building, revitalizing, or sustaining effective dialogues between brands and their target markets and audiences...
Top Services:
Branding
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$135/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
DonValley Reputation Managers Services
Branding
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If Your Goals Don't Sound Crazy, They're Not Big Enough.
A360Z is a brand strategy and design agency helping future-forward companies launch faster and grow revenue. We partner with startups and enterprises building complex products in competitive markets, where clarity and differentiation drive performance...
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Branding
Creative Services
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
AI Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
A360Z Services
Branding
Creative Services
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
AI Development
VR/AR
Design Services
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True Fit Marketing® is a full-service marketing firm that includes an in-house team of professionals with marketing expertise in strategy, content development, implementation, and evaluation. Our goal is to capture your stories and create awareness for your organization...
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Web Design
Web Development
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
True Fit Marketing Services
Web Design
Web Development
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Branding
Graphic Design
Event Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
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CNX Resources
Chemstream
Penn Highlands Healthcare
FerroWorks
Women's Energy Network
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True Fit Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Andrew Cader
Review from Google
5.0★
Andrew Cader's Review Sourced from Google
Our non-profit worked with True Fit Marketing worked with True Fit Marketing to update and rebrand one of our event websites. Their team was attentive, creative, and really went the extra mile to present and implement ideas we hadn't even considered. We are grateful to the True Fit Marketing team, their vision, and execution; and we look forward to working with them as we continue to grow this event to other locations.
Melissa Migliaro
Review from Google
5.0★
Melissa Migliaro's Review Sourced from Google
I've been working with True Fit Marketing for a few years and couldn't be happier. Recently, they suggested a fresh website update might be a good idea. We got to creating the new website and even a NEW logo color. Their team is so talented at what they do, so we just trusted them throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the final product. Highly recommend!!!
Megan Meyer
Review from Google
5.0★
Megan Meyer's Review Sourced from Google
My business is called Oasis Senior Advisors in the Pittsburgh area and I really like working with Arlea and the team at True Fit. They are very responsive with emails and are constantly looking to get more visibility with my Facebook page. They are very good with helping me with Facebook posts and are always looking for ways to post videos of me out and about in the community. We have monthly or every other month meetings to review statistics of google searches and how we've performed online as well as talk about what's coming in the future that they can help with. A very strong group and look forward to continuing to work with them.
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Intrinzic is a strategic brand design agency that builds brands from the inside out, bringing teams, culture and the unique needs of the marketplace together around your strengths as an organization...
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Branding
Logo Design
Design Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Intrinzic Brands Services
Branding
Logo Design
Design Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
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We are your Certified Umbraco Gold PartnerKickbyte is one of Canadas leading Umbraco agencies, with three of the four Umbraco Masters in the country on our team. We specialize in enterprise-grade Umbraco builds, custom integrations, and complex migration projects. Our teams deep technical expertise ensures...
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Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Email Marketing
Digital Services
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Location
Edmonton, Canada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Kickbyte Digital Solutions Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Email Marketing
Digital Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Big Data Analytics
Digital Strategy
Design Services
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Canadian Western Bank
Government of Saskatchewan
University of Regina
Alberta Association for Migration Studies
Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC)
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Kickbyte Digital Solutions Reviews & Testimonials
Rene Pierno
Review from Google
5.0★
Rene Pierno's Review Sourced from Google
Kickbyte is awesome at this whole marketing thing! … especially in terms of digital growth for businesses …
Thank you Bhavya for your kindness help and guidance …
Kickbyte has a team that really wants to
meet business needs and to get the job done…
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Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...
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Advertising
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Video Production
Creative Services
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Outreach Strategists, LLC Services
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Video Production
Creative Services
Branding
Market Research
Web Design
Media Buying
Event Marketing
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AARP
BlueCross BlueShield
AustinISD
Community Health Choice
Harmony Public Schools
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
Gulf Coast Workforce Board
Uber
Wisk
UMC El Paso
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Outreach Strategists, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Alfred Cooks
Review from Google
5.0★
Alfred Cooks's Review Sourced from Google
Untill I met Outreach, I never knew how much I love doing what I Love to do. These guys are a welcomed blessings,🥰
Mike Nguyen
Review from Google
5.0★
Mike Nguyen's Review Sourced from Google
I feel like they are the best "hub" to go to when it comes to connecting to people, non-profits, for-profits, public officials, all communities, I really can just sit here and list things off my head for a long time. It really is amazing how rooted they are in the city of Houston and beyond. Strongly recommend for you or your organization to reach out to Outreach Strategists. It still amazes me how creative they can be when it comes to almost anything. I know that sounds so broad, but that is how knowledgeable the people are here. If you need to connect to people or the public, they will get you connected.
Beverly Gor
Review from Google
5.0★
Beverly Gor's Review Sourced from Google
The Outreach Strategists provided excellent graphic, social media and website support for our recent virtual health conference. Their work was done in a timely manner and with total professionalism. I would recommend them highly for technical support for events like ours.
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Naam is a creative and digital design agency that collaborates with ambitious companies to craft impactful brand experiences. They specialize in reaching audiences on a global scale...
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Branding
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Logo Design
Print Design
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Location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Studio Naam Services
Branding
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Logo Design
Print Design
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Noorderhoofd
Faber
Raamwerk
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Studio Naam Reviews & Testimonials
Astrid Hulsmann
Review from Google
5.0★
Astrid Hulsmann's Review Sourced from Google
BredaPhoto has been working with Studio Naam for years. They think along with us, know our needs and are willing and flexible when the stress of deadlines starts to increase. Moreover, it is a nice team to work with!
Marie Krane
Review from Google
5.0★
Marie Krane's Review Sourced from Google
Award-winning design + responsiveness + exacting standards: where it begins with Joris Spiertz and Studio Naam. His exceptional creativity and strategic vision is at the core of our brand design and our business. With critical insights and a rigorous creative process, Joris builds designs that work. We’ve worked with him for more than 10 years and the truth is we would not be the company we are today without him. On top of everything, he is really fun to work with.
Sieds Wijnja
Review from Google
5.0★
Sieds Wijnja's Review Sourced from Google
Over the past few years, I've worked with Studio Naam on several online projects, including the design for Jafix. Studio Naam excels with their fresh designs, knowledge of the online world, and unparalleled ability to combine usability with stunning designs. Their professional approach is also crucial; they understand the design process for online projects and what developers need to translate a design into a website.
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Nonfiction is a brand and design agency that collaborates with visionaries and change-makers to create impactful brands. By combining strategy and design, they help clients gain fresh perspectives and achieve their goals effectively...
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Branding
Graphic Design
Print Design
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Worthington, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Nonfiction, LLC Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Print Design
Web Design
Web Development
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Megen Construction
Huntington Bank
Anderson Concrete
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Nonfiction, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
David Nelson
Review from Google
5.0★
David Nelson's Review Sourced from Google
The people at Nonfiction are amazing! Their team not only designed our logo, but helped us create a brand and have been there to guide us on how to grow and mold our brand identity as we’ve grown. They’re always there to support us on new projects or ideas, and are a wonderfully talented group of people. I highly recommend them for all your design needs!
Cassie Preston
Review from Google
5.0★
Cassie Preston's Review Sourced from Google
Neil, Jeff and the whole Nonfiction team are incredible brand strategists, and design experts. I personally have worked with them a number of times, and they are my go-to for branding and brand extension work. They rise to the challenge every single time, and it's always with creative solutions that not only solve the original goals of the project, but are pragmatic, and help marketers move their businesses forward. If you're a brand marketer looking to infuse innovation, creative thinking, and people focused ideas into your brand marketing efforts, this is THE agency to bring it to life alongside you.
Joe Bidinger
Review from Google
5.0★
Joe Bidinger's Review Sourced from Google
Neil, Jeff, and the team at Nonfiction have been great to work with! We’ve been with them since they formed the company, and there’s nowhere else we would go for our design and branding work. They’ve been great at guiding us and keeping us grounded to our core values when we get excited by something that is likely a distraction. We love them!
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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
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.