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For around four decades we have enabled hundreds of organisations, large and small, to gain greater exposure to wider markets. We help realise personal and corporate aspirations, move people and product and more pragmatically, we increase sales and profitability...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Falkirk, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $750/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Odgis + Co is an award-winning, women-owned brand design studio. We work with organizations at moments of transition: a new venture, a repositioning, a brand that no longer reflects the firm behind it. We help them define what they stand for, then design a brand that expresses it...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Desde 2008, a Agência Doutor Octopus desenvolve sites profissionais, landing pages e projetos web personalizados. Especializada em SEO, hospedagem, Google Ads, tráfego pago, Google Meu Negócio, identidade visual e materiais gráficos para empresas que buscam mais visibilidade, autoridade e resultados...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
NEWaukee is a Milwaukee-based experiential agency specializing in event production and brand activations. We work with organizations looking for innovative ways to engage their customers...
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- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WOW FACTOR AI combines human creativity, AI intelligence, and decades of marketing expertise to help ambitious brands attract more customers, strengthen their message, and deliver extraordinary results...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Colorado, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We want to create a space for clients where they will get our full attention. Building a design that is not the same as everyone else and an opportunity for them to stand out...
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- Web Development
- AEO
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We align strategy, creative, and tech so your external story matches your internal reality. Senior leadership in every conversation, a partnership that lowers your blood pressure, and work built to last...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Threshold is a Portland branding and digital agency creating distinctive brands, custom websites and digital experiences built around real business needs. Founded in 2004, we bring strategy, identity, messaging, content, website design and development, CMS architecture, SEO and ongoing support together under...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Our branding services comprise of logo design, brand messaging, and brand guidelines to ensure that your company is consistently represented across all channels. We also provide custom design services, including the creation of print collateral and social media graphics. Moreover, our commercial photography...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For Businesses & Non-Profits:ready to work with a trusted partner on your website?JVM Makes website design, support services and WordPress maintenance worry-free...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Roseburg, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Studio Incline is a Utah-based creative and marketing studio that partners with B2B and B2C brands seeking to launch, scale, or transform their businesses. The studio combines brand strategy, design, messaging, web development, and full-stack marketing execution to help organizations improve their market...
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- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Park City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unlimited Dreams Graphic Design Multimedia Studio crafts elevated brand identities, powerful visual storytelling, luxury packaging, and digital experiences designed to turn big ideas into unforgettable impact...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
B2B is our playground...and we play to win! We excel at strategy, branding, content and web marketing. We're dedicated to your results, and this vision is shared by a friendly, 100% diva-free team. We act as a true business partner. Yes, we know, everyone says it. But with Bang, it's real. We don't just...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BNL Media Consulting is the unicorn in a sea of copy-paste marketing agencies. Were a Vancouver-based, social-first creative agency helping brands get discovered, build real community, and become the kind of business people remember, recommend, and rave about...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
JT Studio is a web design and branding studio in Chandler, Arizona. We build fast, custom websites for service businesses, coaches and B2B companies, then help them show up in Google and in AI search tools like ChatGPT. Every site is hand built with smooth scrolling, real photos and copy written to turn...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
VRN Creative is a Toronto experiential marketing and branding agency for founders who need strategy and execution from one partner. We run social, paid media, content, email and brand activations for clients across CPG, hospitality, events and professional services, and we manage every engagement as...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Redspot is a Rotorua-based digital agency specializing in web design, graphic design, and digital marketing. We help businesses build strong brands, create effective websites, and grow their online presence through strategic digital marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rotorua, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Eyedea Design Studio is a brand strategy and design studio that helps associations, nonprofits, and growing businesses be, look, and sound as vital as their mission. Based in the Washington DC Metro and Hampton Roads areas, our team works remotely with clients across the country...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Cider House builds custom WordPress websites and brands for small businesses and nonprofits. From design and SEO to digital marketing, we help local and regional organizations grow online with purpose...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Easthampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designers Up North is a Manchester-based web and graphic design company run by Jim Adams and Matt Parker. We design WordPress websites, eCommerce stores, brands and brochures for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Stretford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Miranda Wagner Design is n independent design studio providing branding, rebranding, and senior-level graphic design support for nonprofits, educational organizations, and healthcare technology companies...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Winter Park, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
From brand identities to packaging to interiors, The Factor X delivers holistic design solutions that elevate your business...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OPD Design is a Shenzhen-based product design and development company in China that helps startups and established brands transform product concepts into commercially viable products. The company provides end-to-end solutions covering product strategy, industrial design, engineering, prototyping, and mass...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Wearables
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- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lula Creative is a boutique brand identity and web design studio based in Edmonton, Alberta, built for small businesses ready to look as good as they actually are...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Etihad Golden Falcons is a multi-service company based in Riyadh, providing businesses with printing, signage, corporate branding, interior design, and event management solutions. Since launching in 2020, the company has completed projects for over 1,000 clients, covering sectors from retail and corporate to...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
WinWebDesign builds fast, conversion-focused WordPress websites for Swiss SMEs. Fixed prices from CHF 1'690, up to ten preview rounds, local SEO and hosting on European servers included. Design, photography, video and development from one two-person studio in Butschwil - you always talk directly to the owner...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bütschwil-Ganterschwil, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Drift Studio is a brand and digital design studio helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations build memorable identities, websites, and digital experiences. We combine strategy, creativity, and thoughtful design to create brands that connect and move beyond the ordinary...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding and website studio run by its two founders, Paul McLoughlin and Matt Stoneham. Since 2008 we have designed brand identities, WordPress and e-commerce websites, and print and event work for Canon, Novo Nordisk, Kimberly-Clark, Bunzl and Denbies Wine Estate, as well as growing businesses across Surrey...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Annex Graphics is a full-service creative agency helping businesses build stronger brands through strategic graphic design, web design, digital marketing, SEO, printing, and promotional products. Since 1991, we've delivered creative solutions that drive results and lasting impressions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crystal Pyramid Limited is a UK-based web design and hosting company serving businesses from its base in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, with 25 years of website-building experience. The company specializes in WordPress website design, website hosting, site care, and digital consultancy, serving primarily small...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Warsaw & Vilnius-based design studio with a global reach, specialising in brand personalitythe synergy of voice and appearance. We work for those who care about their brand's character...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Customer service is the most important benefit after learning so much across so many industries. Blufeather Designs is committed to advising small business owners on their most relevant strengths and qualifications, while portraying a clear, creative, and functional digital presence...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saginaw, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sprout Marketing & Design builds WordPress websites for service businesses. Each site comes with content writing and local SEO, and the client owns it outright with no monthly fees...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a team of digital marketing specialists that partner with clients to create online experiences designed to help their brands evolve, engage, and stand out. Lets talk about your current and long term goals for your small to medium-size business and grow together to create solutions and results...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Desque is a Houston web design agency helping businesses grow online since 2017. We deliver custom website design and development, e-commerce, site migrations, ongoing support, brand identity and strategy, local and technical SEO, and AI search optimization for clients across Houston and nationwide...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm a one-person creative shop in Bradenton, Florida with 35+ years in graphic design and copywriting. Local businesses on the Gulf Coast hire me for websites that bring in calls, logos and branding that look sharp, and copy that sounds like a real person wrote it. You work with me directly from start to...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Authors Haven, we provide comprehensive book writing, publishing, and book marketing services designed to help authors transform their ideas into professionally published books. Whether you're a first-time writer or an established author, our team offers end-to-end solutions tailored to your publishing...
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- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agency Digitas is a performance-driven digital growth agency helping brands scale through performance marketing, SEO/GEO, social media, lead generation, creative, website development, and e-commerce growth.We combine strategy, creativity, and data to generate qualified leads, conversions, and measurable...
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- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DesignStack is a full-service web design and creative agency that helps businesses establish and grow their digital presence through website development, branding, graphic design, SEO, and mobile applications. With over 20 years of industry experience, the agency delivers tailored digital solutions that...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Weymouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BenCreatesBooks is a publishing partner for indie authors and small presses. We design book covers, format interiors for print and ebook, build author websites, and handle the full publishing setup from ISBNs to distribution...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
American Book Publisherz provides professional book publishing services for authors at every stage of their publishing journey. From book writing, editing, and proofreading to cover design, printing, Amazon publishing, and book marketing, our team helps turn ideas into professionally published books. We offer...
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- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Maxobiz is a branding and UI/UX design agency helping businesses create memorable brands and user-centered digital experiences. Since 2008, we have delivered strategic branding, website design, and visual identity solutions for clients worldwide...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Liberty Book Writers helps aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life with professional ghostwriting, editing, publishing, formatting, design, and marketing services. Our experienced team creates high-quality books tailored to each authors vision, making the publishing journey simple, smooth...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in taking your business to the next level, transforming ambition into measurable growth and turning challenges into opportunities. Our mission is simple: to help you scale smarter, operate more efficiently, and stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
7th Media is a Manila graphic design studio that gives marketing teams in Australia and the US their own dedicated designers on a monthly retainer. You work with the same designers and project coordinator every month, with set monthly hours and a creative review on every piece before it reaches you. We design...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Makati, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Design Shifu is an on-demand design subscription for growing businesses, at a flat monthly rate. Get unlimited requests and revisions, dedicated designers, and a 24-hour turnaround. No agency overhead, no freelancer guesswork, just consistent design output whenever you need it...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bhameshwari Graphics is a professional graphic design company with a strong reputation for delivering premium-quality artwork to clients across the world. With over a decade of dedicated experience, we specialize in vector art conversion, custom illustrations, and creative graphic design for printing...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Print Design Agency FAQs
What is a print design agency?
A print design agency is an agency that crafts visual materials specifically designed for physical printing. Its work focuses on amplifying a brand identity by designing the client’s end products that will be printed. These agencies often operate as a one-stop shop for all print design needs, from initial concept development to final output delivery.
Print design is often confused with printing itself, as clients usually expect these two services to go hand in hand. Although some print design agencies offer both customarily, this is not always the case, as the printing process is another discipline altogether.
How does a print design agency help brands with physical brand assets?
A print design agency helps brands with physical brand assets by handling all creative and technical aspects pertaining to the printing. Its process typically commences with defining a concept that corresponds with the brand’s philosophy, objective, and target audience.
Guided by the concept, the team then prepares high-quality visuals, including illustrations, typography, and photography integration, to bring the idea to fruition. Once the visuals are approved, it handles the technical aspects of preparing the design files for printing and making sure they meet printing requirements.
Which businesses see the most value from professional print design?
Businesses that rely heavily on a physical presence and tangible materials to connect with their audience see the most value from professional print design. This includes entities across retail, real estate, and hospitality, which use items like branded packaging, signage, and brochures.
Additionally, businesses that produce custom apparel, such as t-shirts and hoodies, or specialize in personalized products like photo books and invitations, also benefit immensely from high-quality print design to differentiate their offerings and capture attention.
What are the top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025?
The top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025 are:
What core and specialized services do print design companies provide?
Print design companies create meticulous designs for brand collaterals, such as:
- Business cards
- Book covers
- Magazines
- Brochures and flyers
- Banners, signage and stationery
- Posters and billboards
How much do print design services cost in 2025?
The cost of print design services in 2025 is highly variable, with a wide range of pricing models and factors influencing the final investment. While a general range of $100 to $150 per hour is a common starting point for many businesses, this figure can vary depending on the project's complexity, type of print design, and the location of the agency.
To get a more accurate estimate, here is a cost breakdown for different type of collaterals:
- Business cards: $50-$2,500 average
- Book covers: $150-$500 per book cover
- Brochures and flyers: $2,500-$10,000
- Banners and signage: $600-$800
- Posters: $150-$250 per hour
- Billboards: $150-$500 per hour
How long does it typically take to receive initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency?
The typical timeline for receiving initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency varies, but it's directly tied to the project's scope and the agency's workload.
For a simple project like a business card or flyer, you might see initial drafts within a few days to a week. However, for larger projects like packaging or a full branding suite, this phase can take two to three weeks, as it requires more in-depth research and strategic development.
What should you look for when hiring a print design agency?
When hiring a print design agency, begin by thoroughly reviewing their portfolio to see if their aesthetic and expertise align with your brand's vision, while paying attention to the variety and quality of their past work. Beyond the visuals, ask for client testimonials or case studies to gauge their communication skills and reliability. You should also confirm that they have specific experience with the type of physical assets you need, like packaging or signage.
What red flags should you watch out for when choosing a print design partner?
When selecting a print design partner, be wary of red flags like a lack of a professional portfolio or negative client testimonials. Avoid agencies that are unresponsive, communicate poorly, or make unrealistic promises about turnaround times or pricing. Additionally, it's a major red flag if they don't seem knowledgeable about the technical aspects of printing, as this can lead to costly errors and a subpar final product.
What questions should you ask a print design agency before signing a contract?
Before signing a contract with a print design agency, here are some key questions you should ask to ensure the candidate is a good fit for your project:
- What designs have you worked on in the same industry as ours?
- How would you define your team’s art style?
- What is your timeline for a print design project from conceptualization to final presentation?
- What services are included in your pricing?
- Will you designate a team for our project, or will an individual designer handle it?
- Are the designs original or based on stock art or templates?
- Who will be our point of contact on your team?
- How many rounds of revisions are included in your fees?
- What is your approval process for the final design?
- Can you connect me with trusted suppliers if you don’t provide in-house printing services?
How does working with a print design agency differ from DIY tools or freelancers?
A print design agency typically handles prepress checks, color calibration, and communicates directly with printers, so you’re less likely to waste money on reprints or mismatched colors. Freelancers may produce strong designs but often leave you to manage print vendors yourself, while DIY tools often rely on pre-designed templates, which can result in a lack of originality and make your brand look generic.
If your project involves large runs, specialty finishes (like foil or embossing), or brand consistency across many assets, an agency saves you costly trial-and-error, whereas freelancers or DIY work better for simple, one-off materials.
Which design tools, production techniques, and vendor networks do top print agencies use?
Top print agencies rely on the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, using Illustrator for vector logos, InDesign for multi-page layouts like brochures, and Photoshop for image editing. For production, they often choose between digital printing for quick, low-volume runs and offset printing for superior quality on large orders.
These agencies also have a network of trusted printers and vendors, which allows them to recommend specialized techniques like embossing, letterpress, or die-cutting and manage the entire production process to guarantee a high-quality final product.
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We’re committed to providing practical and accurate information to both businesses and agencies, so we turned to Courtney Bozigian, brand director at Digital Silk, a leading web design agency. She shared insights on designing for print and what it takes to balance creativity with brand consistency.
As a branding expert, Bozigian has overseen creative initiatives of many distinguished entities. Her portfolio lists Marvel, Monopoly, Spiderman TV, and Playskool as some of the names she has worked with. At Digital Silk, she directed high-profile branding and digital marketing initiatives and helped companies sharpen their brand identity through captivating storytelling and design.