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Envy Design Co.
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Envy Design Co. is a Canadian branding and web design agency that extends into packaging design for cosmetics, food, and medical products. Clients include Deloitte, Visa, and Johnson & Johnson, making it a solid fit for growing businesses seeking a packaging design company with broad industry range...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
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Envy Design Co. Reviews & Testimonials
Web Development Review from Vanessa Thiedke
Design Envy created our logos and website as well as our business card designs.Upon completion of each page of the website, we were sent a link to review page for edits and for approval to move forward. Michael kept us informed throughout the process and we were in constant contact with them.Their project management was based on our response time. The delivered consistently and in a timely manner. They were incredibly responsive to our vision and really hit the nail on the head with their deliverables.I really love that they are a married couple who work together and work together so well. Natashya's creativity and eye for detail paired with Michael's ability to keep us focused and organized really made for an amazing team. Their passion for helping people relay their vision and message truly showed in their work.
Web Development Review from Rob Isaac
Envy Design was contracted to Design and Deploy an updated website, including updated Branding.We received updated branding, including an updated logo. We received a great-looking update website with new design and branding.Envy Design was very responsive, delivering on time. We made multiple changes along the way and made all requested changes in a timely manner.We found Envy Design to be a great vendor, delivering cost-effective solutions with terrific branding and web development deliverables. Michael and Natasha were very easy to work with, and very responsive. They presented multiple designs and gave us great suggestions. They kept to our schedule, and I recommend them highly.
Branding Review from Heather Samolinski
Envy Design Co. delivered a compelling logo, an effective website, and a coordinated brand template. Their team was professional, creative, friendly, and optimistic.They did an exceptional job with our logo creation, brand identity creation, and website development requirements.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsReflective Media is a Packaging Studio, specializing in CPG labelling, package design adaptation, full branding exploration and standards development...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We believe that good design is simple, accessible, and inspiring. We thrive when working with people who are passionate about what they do and care about making people’s lives better.Our creative process allows to realize the brand’s potential and create an exciting and emotional resonant of the visual...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Mark Anthony Media specializes in branding, design, digital marketing, printing, advertising, website development and e-commerce...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 32 Projects Listed
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) is a Toronto-based strategic design agency with over 35 years of experience helping retail, CPG, and financial brands earn a place in consumers' hearts...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Your Magic + Our Chemistry = An explosive brand that will take your business to the next level...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Jacknife is an independently owned, proudly Canadian company with both boutique appeal and global reach...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
As strategic brand designers, we specialize in collaborating with environmentally conscious entities and individuals. Our design philosophy centers on fostering profound audience connections for those dedicated to preserving our planet, including conservationists, environmental progressives, technology...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
To improve the advertising industry's level, MIDISINI is ready to serve customers by establishing branches in all countries of the world...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
MakeBeCool is a strategic partner for Shopify Development and Growth. We do Shopify Development and Shopify Retainer services, strongly emphasizing fostering growth. From big-picture strategies to deep technological expertise and a clear RoadMap to Growth. We're not just a team, we're co-authors of...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
3 Ace Technologies is a global digital partner with offices in Canada, USA and the UK, helping businesses grow through ROI-driven software solutions and strategic innovation. We specialize in empowering small businesses to thrive in today's fast-paced digital landscape...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
BrandBourg is a dynamic marketing, branding, and design agency dedicated to building strategic brand assets. By transforming deep insights into actionable strategies, the agency empowers organizations to strengthen their brand identities and achieve long-term success. BrandBourg expertly manages every...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Specializing in Real Estate, Tiny Tomato Design are a creative digital agency creating great brands, marketing material and fully responsive websites...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $89/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bradbury is a female-led international award-winning brand consultancy that aligns your brand with your business goals and values. We have 30+ years experience in brand strategy and award-winning brand design and marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TrailerWorks is a collection of creative, multi-disciplined individuals that help companies express their story through digital, traditional and experiential marketing...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Toronto branding and web studio creating bold identities, packaging, WordPress websites and Shopify stores for growing businesses...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
To enhance your experience of sharing beautiful and aesthetic packaging and Custom boxes, our services are exactly what you need to look for. From top to bottom, each box is delicately detailed to best fit your requirements. While producing any Custom Boxes, the needs of our valuable customers are prioritized...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Kitchen is Kraft Heinz's in-house creative agency, dedicated to building culturally relevant campaigns and brand experiences for one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. The agency combines creative strategy, content production, design, and integrated marketing to develop ideas that...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Advertising
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bob's Your Uncle is a Toronto-based independent branding and creative agency helping challenger brands become category leaders. We specialize in brand strategy, positioning, design, and integrated creative for food & beverage and CPG brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hi, I'm Andya multidisciplinary designer based in Toronto, Ontario. I enjoy working with vibrant color palettes and bold visual elements to create designs that are both functional and visually engaging...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
KLDS is a boutique brand and creative studio based in Toronto, working with clients in the hospitality, fashion, luxury, beauty and culture. KLDS helps brands enhance perception, build trust, and grow through distinctive design that performs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Studio 3 Design Co. is a freelance branding and graphic design studio based in Toronto, specializing in the creation of brand identities and graphic materials tailored for small businesses. Their focus is on crafting unique, professional designs that effectively communicate each client's vision and values...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Carolina Sattie
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Carolina Sattie is a Toronto-based art director and designer with over a decade of experience helping brands tell their stories and craft meaningful brand experiences. Her work includes collaborations with industry leaders such as Starbucks, Loblaws, Home Depot, and Cineplex...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aaqib Shah is a Senior Art Director with more than 18 years of experience crafting brand identities and leading impactful campaigns for global clients across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. He specializes in translating business goals into compelling, emotionally engaging visual communications...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Strano + Pettigrew is a branding agency helping clients connect to audiences that value authenticity, design and experience...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Billie is a Toronto-based graphic designer, audio producer, and the person behind focusing on editorial design, illustration, branding, and sound. From album covers to immersive audiovisual experiences, Billie brings attitude and authenticity to every project...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sydney Yeom is a Toronto-based branding designer who started in UX/UI and front-end development and is now passionate about grids and typography...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rebecca Lacroix is a Toronto-based Product Designer and Visual Storyteller. She creates thoughtful products that combine clarity, intuitive usability, and meaningful, measurable results...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, my name is Michael James. I'm a designer and photographer based out of Toronto, Canada...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Founded in 2023 in Toronto, BFLY Studios may be a small team, but it is a powerful player in the design industry, providing creative projects to clients around the globe...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Full Branding Agency for B2B and professional service companies.Think of us as your creative co-pilots. Together, we'll explore your brand and build a strategy thats bold, smart, and distinctly yours.ADVERTISING | MARKETING | GRAPHIC DESING | FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY & UX/UI WEB DESIGN...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Concrete is an independent creative studio based in Toronto that helps brands define their identity, tell their story, and grow through design, strategy, and digital innovation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're an independent multidisciplinary studio with an experienced Creative Director at the helm. Our focus on franchising means we understand the unique challenges of scaling brand consistency while protecting the profitability of your franchises...
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- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Simple Designs made by Ocean Hui. Specializing in logo art designs using adobe design products, always...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Jackson Wynne, crafts meaningful experiences. From planning to execution, we elevate your brand with clarity and purpose, ensuring it stands out where it matters most...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Castlefield is a boutique luxury branding and design studio...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Haiku Steps is a digital marketing agency that helps Toronto-based businesses attract more customers through effective online strategies. Their services include SEO (Search Engine Optimization), SEM (Search Engine Marketing), PPC advertising on platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads, website development...
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- Web Design
- Package Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
India Stone Creative is a Toronto-based UX agency offering UX strategy, UX content writing, and UX design for startups, B2B software companies, and marketing agencies across Canada...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Toronto-based studio with a focus on meaningful work. Everything we aim to do will be about you, your goals , your vision, and bringing them to life in ways that matter...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a multidisciplinary design consultancy specializing in strategic design and brand experiences for retail and corporate environments...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We craft visuals that sell, scale, and make waves. If your brand isn't just about making noise but making an impact, you're in the right place...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
8PEACH is a brand marketing agency based in Toronto, Canada, delivering branding, web design, social media marketing, and content production for startups and growing businesses across Canada and internationally...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hey! My name is Lorena Elliott, I'm founder of Lorena Elliott Design Studio. In my experience of 10 years I was focused on creating and delivering clear, effective messaging for many organizations in a wide variety of industries...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a Toronto area design studio that helps clients change their story. We are versatile, authentic and transparent. We solve problems. We elevate brands. And we have fun at it...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are graphic designers and illustrators based in Toronto with 15+ years of experience, specializing in branding, logo design, web design, and marketing materials for companies both big and small...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
My name is Miranda Diez, and I am a dedicated and enthusiastic designer who strives to enhance my skills with every project. My passion for graphic design, visual communication, and creative storytelling shines through in both my personal and professional work...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Shape Products has been developing market-leading products for over 15 years. We are an energetic group of problem solvers that are passionate about building brands through thoughtful product design and creative marketing approaches.Faced with the challenges of inflated material costs, rising labor rates...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Juggernaut Illustration and Design, we excel in branding, print, and package design. We pride ourselves on being fast, dependable, and easy to collaborate with. Registered as a 'Canadian Digital Artist' with the Canada Council for the Arts, we continually strive for excellence in our work. Challenge us...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A smaller shop that carries big weight. Cleansheet Communications is located in the heart of Toronto and is led by two of Canada’s top industry veterans who have 11 agency-of-the-year wins between them over their 30-year career. We mention this to highlight what makes us different, and that is the promise...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Rebrand Advertising and Design, we identify the fundamental purpose behind an organization. What makes them tick. This fuels the brand narrative. And allows us to create distinctive and unifying communications that will get your company noticed with impactful business results. How? Through clear brand...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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