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Best Packaging Design Agencies

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Every packaging design agency featured on DesignRush is evaluated for design quality, production readiness, industry experience, and verified client feedback. Some featured placements may be paid.

  • Interactive Experience Studio.

    Interactive Experience Studio.

    A multidisciplinary studio, we carefully produce memorable stories down to the smallest detail, covering all areas of business: identity creation, website, e-commerce, brand content, augmented reality...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Lyon, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Illozoo | the visual communication agency

    Illozoo | the visual communication agency

    We are a contemporary illustration agency representing a combination of emerging and veteran illustrators from around the world. Each illustrator at Illozoo offers a unique style, technique and creative visual solution to clients in the advertising, design, publishing, corporate, fashion and gaming...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Savannah, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Building Brands, Designing Success: Our Craft, Your Triumph

    Building Brands, Designing Success: Our Craft, Your Triumph

    At The Art Department, a full-service branding agency, we blend creativity and strategy to shape impactful brand experiences. Trust us to elevate your brand globally...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Find Unique Cutting in "WHY"

    Find Unique Cutting in "WHY"

    The design that SUKEDACHI DESIGN thinks is a way to think about how to open the person's door of interest, and graphic design is the key named expression. To open the door of interest, We think it is necessary to organize what you want to convey and make the expression as simple as possible. Also, to open the...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Fukuoka, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Branding and animation agency which creates a competitive advantage for your business.

    Branding and animation agency which creates a competitive advantage for your business.

    The Unicorn Agency is a team of visual storytellers experts with a well-structured design approach. We are mainly focusing on complex projects for brand creation, product design, and full-cycle motion design. Working worldwide, showcasing thoughtful and methodical processes...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Packaging That Speaks. Design That Sells.

    Packaging That Speaks. Design That Sells.

    Quint Creative is a Brazilian design studio specialising in brand identity and packaging for premium products. They partner with agencies and enterprises to craft visuals that elevate shelf presence and build lasting brand impact...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Joinville, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Brands People Crave.

    Crafting Brands People Crave.

    Crème de Mint, a Miami-based creative agency founded in 2010, assists food, beauty, and supplement businesses in attracting more customers through irresistible branding and packaging. Eschewing cookie-cutter designs, we create vibrant, unique brands that represent your values, vision, and personality...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Solutions

    Marketing Solutions

    By understanding what consumers want, we design packaging based on standards and a pleasing visual image for the growth of our clients' sales. By paying attention to the characteristics of each product, it is aimed to attract more attention of consumers...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Baku, Azerbaijan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • BRAND STRATEGY, DESIGN & CONSULTATIONS.

    BRAND STRATEGY, DESIGN & CONSULTATIONS.

    Effective strategies, powerful identities, seamless interactions, and memorable experiences to connect people to brands and organisations. It's how you boost business numbers by solving the right problems...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Benoni, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $68/hr
  • Web & Brand Design Agency

    Web & Brand Design Agency

    Schletty Design & Music design and develop responsive/adaptive CMS-based web sites using WordPress and Drupal. We also design with Dreamweaver...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering entrepreneurs to confidently & comfortably own themselves in their business

    Empowering entrepreneurs to confidently & comfortably own themselves in their business

    Small business owners: Helping you be yourself and in demand through brand strategy, messaging and visual design and websites & sales pages. Clarity and distinction in your brand strategy, visuals and messaging will propel you to break the ceiling on your business growth. We brand from the inside-out so...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Pickering, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Illustrator & Graphic Designer

    Illustrator & Graphic Designer

    Alyah Holmes is a creative illustrator and graphic designer with a vibrant, playful and uplifting style. She specializes in Illustration and design for packaging, branding and editorial...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Smart. Design.

    Smart. Design.

    As a full-service firm our clients rely on our capabilities of strategy, design and technology to create communications that define and differentiate themselves from their competitors...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Norwalk, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Future technologies and modern visuals! Because we create a good story!

    Future technologies and modern visuals! Because we create a good story!

    Dolly Link Creative Solutions is a modern, creative marketing agency that provides future technologies such as holograms, video production, 3D modeling, graphic design, web pages and web shop design. We are specialized and well-recognized in logo design...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Velika Gorica, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A marketing agency with great creativity!

    A marketing agency with great creativity!

    Grape is a creative marketing agency that operates under the "One-Stop-Shop" agency model. Our team develops product concepts, creates brands and manages their development, designs, produces content, develops communications, and assists with sales and customer experience...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Branding the Difference

    Branding the Difference

    arteficegroup is an Italian branding agency with international flair, over 80 strong people, and offices in Milano and Torino. Its strategic, creative, and strongly brand-design oriented. Founded in 1996, delivers more than 400 projects per year, and covers with its excellence 24 market segments...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
  • Without identity your company does not exist

    Without identity your company does not exist

    My works are present in more than 4 different countries with a great diversity of companies, from coffee shops and nutritionists to ice cream parlors and architects. I value quality and exclusivity in each project, always focusing on creating connection between people and companies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Recife, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Studio Denley is the home of Andy Roberts, a multi-disciplinary designer based in Birmingham...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We started with sub-contracting and have successfully accomplished a number of projects for many global luxury brands...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing your brand via creative graphic design, beautiful print and engaging business gifts...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • At Glow Graphics, we shape your brand to be a BIG THING for tomorrow. To do this, we blend the finest design approach with creative strategies, which signify a perfect brand identity for a promising experience...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Package Design
    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room.

    Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room.

    Hey! My name is Caleb Porter, I'm a professional graphic designer with almost 20 years of experience...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Dose Media at its core is a two-man team.

    Dose Media at its core is a two-man team.

    Dose Media at its core is a two-man team. We've lead the creative on branding and web projects for some of the biggest agencies and projects in the region and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Location
    Canada Creek, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Design Real

    We Make Design Real

    Influx Creative Pte Ltd specializes in crafting distinct and personalized design solutions meticulously tailored to meet your precise requirements, ensuring that each detail mirrors your unique style and preferences...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Specialist in cardboard packaging & displays ...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • VIRTUAL PROPAGANDA

    VIRTUAL PROPAGANDA

    This agency's reputation is solid. It produces flyers and cartoons, packaging and logo design...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Heraklion, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • You have a vision. We have a way to get you there.

    You have a vision. We have a way to get you there.

    Evestico is a UK-based company which assists foreign and domestic companies with market entry, marketing, logistic and fulfilment solution. We provide a comprehensive range of services, specifically focused on ensuring your company can establish a foothold in the UK and grow your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Long Lawford, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The design studio from Berlin.

    The design studio from Berlin.

    Together with our clients, we create and shape iconic product design, innovations and user experiences from an initial vision all the way to market introduction. With our agile processes, know-how, network and passion we empower our partners to increase the perception of their brand and portfolio with product...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Wrap It Right, Every Time

    Wrap It Right, Every Time

    OXO Packaging is a USA- based manufacturers' hub for producing all sorts of Custom Boxes in exquisite style. Your products will no longer have to be wrapped in standard boring boxes. We can create personalized subscription boxes in all sizes and classes according to clients' requirements and product...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Newark, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Ideas Happen

    Make Ideas Happen

    For more than three decades, Design Interface has been offering its expertise in branding, product design and package design to transform your innovative product concept into a market-ready reality...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Westlake, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Turning 200+ Brands with Strategic Design Excellence

    Turning 200+ Brands with Strategic Design Excellence

    A Branding & UI/UX Design Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $14/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Elevate Your Brand.

    Elevate Your Brand.

    Since 2015, DSG has helped businesses grow by incorporating a unique blend of creative thinking, high-quality design, and meticulous attention to detail. With a multitude of design styles and diverse industry experience, our team focuses on branding, visual communication, web development, & more...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • An independent graphic design consultancy that specializes in brand identity and packaging design for small businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A graphic design agency based in Glasgow...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Public Relations
    • Design Services
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Innovative Design, Timeless Creativity.

    Innovative Design, Timeless Creativity.

    We achieve our results through a multidisciplinary approach. Branding, corporate identity, packaging, product labelling, interior design, web design and product photography are some of the things we do best...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Zamora, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designs That Speak. Brands That Last.

    Designs That Speak. Brands That Last.

    Grazzine is a global design agency built to help organizations communicate with clarity, consistency, and confidence. We specialize in turning complex ideas into simple, powerful visuals that define how brands look, speak, and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Wyoming, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Affordable Website Packages for Small Business Success.

    Affordable Website Packages for Small Business Success.

    Worldwide Web Designs is a premier service provider, specializing in tailor-made web design packages designed to cater to small businesses. Our unique approach involves a "no upfront cost, pay monthly" model, ensuring that our services are not only accessible but also cost-effective for businesses of all...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Mansfield, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Strategy, branding & design for brands with a purpose

    Strategy, branding & design for brands with a purpose

    PunktFormStrich is a multi-award-winning branding- and designstudio from Salzburg that specializes in well-founded and effective design concepts. Both digital and analog...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Salzburg, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We design bold identities that break the mold

    We design bold identities that break the mold

    Award winning independent agency. We design bold identities that break the mold...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Barletta, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building Brand Worlds

    Building Brand Worlds

    Glasfurd & Walker - known for its award-winning work...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building Better Brands

    Building Better Brands

    We are a full-service creative branding & design agency based in Las Vegas Nevada. Since 2006 we have been in the business of creating, building, maintaining and evolving brand experiences through our strategy, design, development, SEO, online marketing and social media services...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Social Sherpa, an aspirational-leading branding and creative agency in Ahmedabad, India.

    Social Sherpa, an aspirational-leading branding and creative agency in Ahmedabad, India.

    Social Sherpa is a bespoke creative firm. Our expertise lies in the creation, optimization, and comprehensive management of digital and traditional media channels, with the aim of delivering a seamless and uniform experience to our valued clients...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Designs that Spark Business Growth

    Designs that Spark Business Growth

    As the leading website design company in Sarasota, Halo Creatives prioritizes integrity and transparency in all our services. Our passion is to design, create and work hard to deliver exactly what you are looking for... Success for your business, which starts with a fantastic Online Presence!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We are a small but mighty branding and design consultancy that operates remotely worldwide with its founder based out of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Our vision is to attract and nurture global talent and clients to bring out the best in both, thereby releasing their true, authentic voices...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kingston, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Office for Visionary Design

    Office for Visionary Design

    We create distinctive and meaningful products with a focus on sustainability, new technologies, and cost-effectiveness. We deliver high-quality production-ready designs and our multi-disciplinary team can assist you with branding, packaging, project management of manufacturing & all the aspects of market...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • A Journey Towards Growth

    A Journey Towards Growth

    We collaborates with B2B SaaS and Tech Startups to rebrand and redesign websites...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Branding and Corporate Identity Creation | Packaging | Website Design & Development | Digital

    Branding and Corporate Identity Creation | Packaging | Website Design & Development | Digital

    Elena Anagnostelous firm is based in Athens, Greece and offers a variety of exquisite services such global brand positioning, branding and corporate identity creation, packaging, website design, digital and print design...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Together we think, forever in sync.

    Together we think, forever in sync.

    Tandem is an award-winning branding studio...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Design should be simple.

    Design should be simple.

    Design should be simple. In our eyes, perfection is when there is nothing else to remove...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We believe in the power of narrative and design to build relevant, genuine, and inspiring brands.

    We believe in the power of narrative and design to build relevant, genuine, and inspiring brands.

    We're an independent branding studio based in São Paulo, Brazil. We believe in the power of narrative and design to build relevant, genuine, and inspiring brands. With over a decade of experience, we have worked with well-known brands and small businesses at different stages of their journeys...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

Frequently Asked Questions About Packaging Design Companies

Do top packaging design agencies offer prototyping?

Yes. Top packaging design companies usually offer prototyping to test structure, materials, and visual design before mass production. This step prevents costly production errors and ensures the packaging works in real conditions.

Most agencies provide:

  • Structural prototypes to test size, durability, and product fit
  • Printed mockups to review colors, typography, and branding
  • Material samples such as cardboard, glass, plastic, or sustainable options
  • Production-ready samples that match the final manufacturing specs

Prototyping confirms that the packaging protects the product, looks correct on the shelf, and meets supplier requirements before full production begins.

How much do packaging design firms charge for their services?

Packaging design usually costs $5,000 to $100,000+, depending on complexity, number of products, and partner type. Simple packaging is on the low end. Regulated, luxury, or multi–Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) packaging is on the high end.

Typical ranges based on DesignRush data: 

  • Basic packaging: $5,000 to $20,000
  • Standard packaging systems: $20,000 to $100,000 
  • Complex or luxury packaging: $100,000 to $250,000+

Hourly rates:

  • Agencies: $100-$200 per hour
  • Freelancers: $25-$45 per hour

Costs increase with custom structures, compliance requirements, premium materials, and multiple SKUs. 

Are there any hidden fees?

Yes. Packaging design projects often have costs that don’t show up in the initial quote. These hidden fees usually come from real-world production realities, not creative work.

Common extra costs:

  • Print prepress and proofs: Preparing files for press and checking color accuracy
  • Material tests and samples: Checking substrates, coatings, finishes
  • Dieline engineering: Structural tweaks for fit and machinery
  • Compliance/legal labeling changes: Extra cost if new markets or rules apply
  • Revisions beyond contract scope: Extra charge if the brief wasn’t clear
  • Freight/storage for prototypes: Physical sample handling fees

These fees happen because packaging must work with production equipment, materials, and regulations. Always define the scope and ask for a production-ready cost estimate up front.

What is the timeline for completion?

A packaging design project usually takes 4 to 8 weeks for simple packaging and 2 to 4+ months for complex launches. Timeline depends on the number of SKUs, revisions, and production requirements.

Typical timeline ranges:

  • Simple project (one SKU): 4 to 8 weeks
  • Multiple SKUs or variants: 6 to 12 weeks
  • Complex or regulated packaging: 8 to 16+ weeks
  • Full product launch with prototypes: 3 to 4+ months

Time increases due to:

  • Design revisions and stakeholder approvals
  • Prototype creation and testing
  • Dieline and manufacturer approvals
  • Compliance and legal checks

Packaging is tied to manufacturing, so production steps often take longer than the design itself.

Do packaging design agencies collaborate with manufacturers?

Yes. Packaging design firms regularly collaborate with manufacturers to ensure packaging is produced correctly and efficiently. Their collaboration prevents production errors, delays, and costly reprints. 

Packaging design companies typically work with manufacturers to: 

  • Create and approve dielines that match production machines
  • Confirm materials and finishes will print and perform correctly
  • Review print proofs and color accuracy before mass production
  • Coordinate prototypes and production samples
  • Resolve technical constraints like folding, sealing, or labeling

This collaboration ensures the final packaging works in real manufacturing conditions, not just on screen.

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