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  • Be Our Guest

    Laurelow builds creative and strategic brands to move hospitality forward, because forward thinking turns spaces into experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Transform Your Brand. Transform Your Business.

    At DesignScout, we craft standout brands that drive real results, energizing your company's culture and strengthening its confidence. We connect with your audience so you can convert attention into sales...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Big City Quality, Small Town Prices

    No matter how small, all businesses deserve the same brand recognition as any major corporation. Mini.Lini will consistently deliver magical results that will help your organization grow...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Masters of Brand Messaging.

    BN Branding is a Bend, Oregon based strategic branding agency founded in 1997. The firm offers a disciplined, words-first approach beginning with in-depth market research and brand strategy, then executing through naming, identity design, advertising, packaging, and web development. BN Branding helps small...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Graphic Design, Eat, Sleep and REPEAT

    Hi! My name is Danielle Pendarvis, a graphic designer Arkansas who currently resides in Texas...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Lewisville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Sustainable Design That Ignites Positive Change.

    A strategy-led, B Corp Certified design studio dedicated to building brands that move people and the planet forward. Through branding, packaging, and web design, we help businesses stand out in competitive markets, connect with conscious consumers, and drive meaningful change in climate action...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Cheap Design is just as bad as Cheap Weed.

    Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Needham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Hi Lo Design Co.

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Design Done Right, Period.

    Hi Lo Design Co. is a full service creative agency specializing in branding and websites. We manage every part of your project under one roof, using strategic design to deliver seamless and consistent results...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Gunnison, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making Marks Remarkable

    The Bruxton Group is a boutique creative studio based in Culver City, California, founded in 2013. Specializing in branding, packaging, web design, and digital strategy, the agency collaborates closely with small to mid-sized consumer product and lifestyle brands. The team delivers soulful, strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Phenomenal Brand Experiences

    A full service creative agency that bridges the gap between idea and execution through innovative and beautifully designed brand experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Be Distinctive Everywhere

    Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a global branding agency that helps organizations build distinctive brands through strategy, identity design, and brand experience. Since 1990, the agency has partnered with leading global brands to create memorable identities and transformative brand strategies that strengthen...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Partnering for Graphic Branding Success!

    At koolgirlposse, we are a New York City-based branding agency committed to partnering with our clients to craft effective graphic design solutions. Our agency was founded by the accomplished entrepreneur Charita Patamikakorn...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • zeropoint7 Studio is an award-winning studio crafting elevated brand identities and memorable experiences for ambitious startups, compassionate nonprofits, and established corporations with annual revenues exceeding $7+ million...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Montgomery, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Reach Your Peak Online Performance

    Apex SEO Company works to grow your business using custom Wordpress & Webflow web design, SEO services, and Google AdWords Management and Landing Page Design. SEO services include keyword research, link building, local SEO, technical SEO and Schema mark-up...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Neenah, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Brands to Life Through Design.

    Ideation Studio merges brand identity with business goals, crafting immersive environments and stunning designs for retail, restaurants, corporate spaces, and hospitality. Our unique i-process ensures every detail aligns with strategic vision, transforming spaces into unforgettable experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Wandering In Wonder

    Land is an interdisciplinary creative studio that blends art, design, and craftsmanship to create human-centered brands, spaces, and experiences. The studio collaborates with clients across industries to develop distinctive identities, environments, sculptures, and creative installations that balance timeless...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Turn Bold Ideas Into Action

    WorkInProgress is a Boulder-based full-service creative and advertising agency that helps brands turn bold ideas into meaningful action through strategy, creative, digital, production, and experiential marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Multi-faceted, California Based Creative Studio

    Omnibus Creative Studio is a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, design & marketing based in Sacramento, California. Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Designing Timeless Visual Narratives.

    Hey there! My name is Catherine Polak, I'm a designer with an unwavering passion for creativity and innovation with over 15 years of experience...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where creativity meets strategy to build an evergreen maze of brand wo

    Founded by Creative Director Elon Blackwell - Fun Way Out Creative Studio - embodies bold brand development, creative strategic thinking, and career coaching for creatives...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making Your Brand As Ubiquitous As Bread

    LOAF Brands is a forward-thinking agency built to make brands not only recognized but truly memorable. Much like bread is an everyday essential, LOAF aims to position brands as a natural part of people's daily lives. By blending strategic insight, creative excellence, and market-driven innovation, LOAF...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Big Ideas can Grow in Small Placess

    Artbox Creative Studios is a web design founded in 2007 in Rogers, Minnesota. We always say that you do not need 500 people, we only need 50 to create great, long-lasting impressions...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Big Lake, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Designing Your Vision.

    Isabelle Snyder is a graphic designer from Minneapolis, MN, specializing in branding and identity, book design, and packaging. Known for a love of puns and creating bold, colorful designs...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $36/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brands and Imagination

    Brand disruptors, innovators, creators, incubators, and accelerators make up JASTOR BRANDING. They create and put into practise brand and marketing experiences across various platforms. We excel in important sectors of the global New Economy, such as hotels, real estate, and online consumer goods...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Crafting Impactful Brand Systems

    Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Branding/ 3D art/ Digital/ Physical- Based in New York. Working Globally.

    Tiffany is a highly skilled and multifaceted visual designer based in New York, specializing in the development of compelling brand identities and strategic art direction across various creative disciplines...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Keeping you ON BRAND one design at a time!

    We have the ability to take your vision, and turn it into a suite of visual communication tools that speak to your target market. Not only do we want to make you look good, we utilize an intuitive design process to create your memorable and unique brand with the highest level of professional design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Your Vision with Precision.

    Hey there! My name is Cassie Pomierski, a professional designer currently living in Chicagoland, USA...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Client Focused Brand Design Studio.

    RC Digital Works is a branding and design studio driven by a clear purpose: creating brands with real meaning. A brand goes beyond aesthetics; it shapes how people perceive who you are and why you matter...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We've helped hundreds of clients obtain thousands of leads, generating millions of dollars.

    Award Winning Website Design, eCommerce & Digital Marketing Agency in New Orleans helping businesses of all sizes increase visibility, engagement and Sales...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Way Creative

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Building Brands And Experiences People Love

    Way Creative is a creative studio building brands and experiences people love since 2011. Founded by Sarah Presson it was formed to help businesses and organizations craft cohesive brand and web experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Business’ Smart Partner.

    Smartners Business Service is an online agency which focuses on the growth of businesses all over the world. We assist with many business solutions such as attracting new+current customers, better branding of the business, increasing sales, optimizing operations using technology, and much more. Some of the...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design Is What We Do

    A design driven stidio where bold ideas take shape, led by a visionary brand architect , dknack trasforms ideas from digital concepts into immersive, real-world experiences through intentional design strategy and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Davie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Makers of Human Brands.

    At Tilted Chair, we embody fearlessness, relentlessness, and humanity as the creators of Human Brands. Our expertise lies in advertising, where we advocate for a commercialism characterized by dignity, humor, beauty, compelling authenticity, and above all, human connection...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Branding and advertising as crafted as your cuisine, expertly driven with profound knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industries...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Get Found On Google Get Customers. Grow

    L3ad Solutions is a digital marketing agency based in Titusville, Florida, focused on helping small businesses across the Space Coast get found online. We build custom websites, run local SEO campaigns, and manage Google Business Profiles so our clients show up when it matters. Our approach is simple: audit...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Titusville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Designing Heartfelt Visual Stories

    Regine Design Co., led by visual artist Regine Zenia, is a creative studio offering illustrations, painting, hand lettering, and custom drawings. The studio crafts emotive, artisanal artwork and visual identities that resonate with personal style and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Weimar, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Simple Yet Sophisticated.

    SLIQ is a digital marketing agency that blends innovative thinking with talent and technical expertise to create unconventional concepts that fuel business success. They challenge traditional thinking and believe in the power of creativity and design thinking to bring products and brands to life in both the...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Your Vision, Creating Your Reality.

    Hey there! My name is Leigh Williams, and I'm the person behind Leigh Williams Design. I am doing customized graphic and web design solutions tailored specifically for small businesses and startups...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Baldwin, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Design Bold Brands That Move Culture.

    MYCO Studio is a brand design studio that combines creativity and community to support and empower multicultural small business owners and entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creativity That Connects

    awen&co is a brand-focused graphic design agency based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 2015 by Stephanie Audette Connor, the studio partners with businesses across New England to deliver hand-crafted, strategy-driven design. Specializing in brand identity, web design, and illustration, awen&co takes a...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Grafton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Design Brands That Get A Reaction

    We design brands that get a reaction. Our multidisciplinary studio excels in crafting authentic brands that catch fire and create a lasting impression...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Event Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Copa Design

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    United By Ideas

    Creative agency focused on graphic design including logos, iconography, visual identity, marketing & advertising, packaging, and environmental design. Specializing in corporate, sports, real estate, and cannabis design...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Help Brands See Into the Future

    Introducing XTRA BOLD AI, a revolutionary agency at the forefront of AI-powered creativity and data-driven excellence. With a proven track record working with industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nike, we bring a wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled creative excellence. Our expertise extends...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design With A Twist

    Creative Krystal is driven by a deep passion for fashion, advertising, branding, editorial design, graphic design, and illustration, with a commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering visually striking, innovative work...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Oneteam™

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Empowering Your Frontline. Unifying Your Workforce.

    Oneteam is a comprehensive employee communication platform designed to connect, engage, and develop deskless workers. By centralizing schedules, tasks, training, and communication into one intuitive mobile app, Oneteam ensures that every team member is informed, aligned, and motivated...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Vallejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Transforming Digital Dreams

    The Coder is a specialized agency that excels in website design and development. With expertise in handling projects of any complexity, we offer customized solutions ranging from simple one-page websites to powerful e-commerce platforms. Our global presence in the US and Ukraine enables us to work on your...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Cedar Park, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your One-Store Shop for All Design Needs.

    From packaging and boxes to catalogs, menus, brochures, posters, and banners, our advanced facility meets all your printing needs...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Crafting Ideas, Shaping Visuals

    Lorenzo Fanton is an Italian graphic designer and design director based in New York City, specializing in brand identity, editorial, type, and digital design...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Ideas Are Made Real

    Lauren Richards is an art director who combines a fine arts background with experience in branded event planning, design, and B2B digital marketingbringing a multifaceted approach that goes beyond traditional roles...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

Packaging Design Agency FAQs

What services does a packaging design agency in the US provide?

An analysis of service specializations within our directory shows that agencies tend to focus on several core packaging-related service areas.

While many firms offer overlapping capabilities, service concentration generally aligns with the following ranges:

  • Primary Packaging Design (≈40–50%): Structural packaging, label design, dielines, and on-shelf packaging for retail and eCommerce products.
  • Brand & Visual Identity for Packaging (≈25–35%): Brand systems, typography, color palettes, and visual language specifically adapted for packaging applications.
  • Production & Print-Ready Artwork (≈10–20%): Technical artwork preparation, print specifications, compliance layouts, and vendor handoff.
  • Packaging Extensions & Line Expansions (≈5–10%): Variant systems, seasonal packaging, and product family expansions.

How much does packaging design cost in the United States?

Packaging design costs are determined by product complexity, number of SKUs, regulatory requirements, and whether structural design is required alongside visuals.

Based on pricing analysis used across the DesignRush packaging design category, most projects fall into these ranges:

  • Single SKU or label design: ~$500–$2,500
  • Multi-SKU packaging systems: ~$2,500–$10,000+
  • Full packaging systems with brand integration: $10,000–$50,000+

Ongoing packaging support, including line extensions and revisions, is often billed through retainers or per-SKU pricing.

Hourly rates for packaging design firms in the US tend to range between $100 and $149 per hour.  

How long does it take to see ROI from a packaging design project?

ROI typically unfolds across multiple stages:

  • Short term (1–3 months): Improved shelf visibility, stronger product differentiation, and increased click-throughs for eCommerce listings.
  • Mid-term (3–9 months): Higher conversion rates, improved brand recall, and stronger customer trust as packaging becomes recognizable.
  • Long term (9–18+ months): Sustained revenue lift, brand equity growth, and reduced redesign costs through scalable packaging systems.

What is the typical project timeline for US packaging design services?

Timelines depend on several factors, including product complexity, compliance requirements, and production constraints. Most US packaging projects fall within these ranges:

  • Simple label or packaging refresh: 1–2 weeks
  • New packaging systems or multi-SKU projects: 3–6 weeks
  • Complex packaging with testing and revisions: 6+ weeks

Packaging projects typically follow phased workflows similar to standard design processes:

  • Discovery & Requirements: ~3–7 days
  • Concept Development: ~5–10 days
  • Design & Refinement: ~7–14 days
  • Compliance, Revisions & Final Files: ~5–10 days

How do packaging design needs differ across industries in the United States?

Requirements vary significantly by industry due to differences in distribution channels, regulations, and consumer behavior:

  • Food & Beverage: Packaging design in this sector usually falls under $10,000 per project. Designs often cover cartons, bottles, cans, or pouches and prioritize readability and trust.
  • Beauty & Personal Care: Packaging design in this category prioritizes brand storytelling, premium materials, and visual differentiation, with a strong emphasis on shelf appeal and perceived quality in competitive retail environments.
  • Electronics: Packaging design prioritizes product protection, structural integrity, and clean, technical presentation to safeguard sensitive components and reinforce quality.
  • Retail & Consumer Goods: These brands require scalable packaging systems across multiple SKUs, which drives costs through variant management and consistency requirements.
  • eCommerce & DTC Brands: Packaging design focuses on durability, unboxing experience, and digital presentation, ensuring products arrive intact while reinforcing brand perception across direct-to-consumer touchpoints.

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