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Our success is a result of hard work and creativity; we've built apps and websites from the ground up, learned from thousands of dollars in wasted advertising...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Meridian, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FAS Media is a creative agency that specializes in both digital and analog mediums. Our team of highly skilled professionals can take your project from concept to execution, maintaining excellence every step of the way...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
360 Marketing & Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency that has won several awards. Our commitment to local, national, and global businesses, nonprofits, public administration, and government initiatives has been proven over the course of twenty-two years. As a result, our clients have a 98%...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Layton, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ashlar Projects works closely with clients to create tailored marketing plans and brand experiences that include logos, websites, collateral, signage, social media, and more...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Teqlis is unique in this booming industry because we firmly believe in the power of perseverance, the importance of time, and the strength of a skilled team...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VSE Design is a creative company from Düsseldorf specializing in web design, graphic design, photo & video, 3D processing, and advertising technology. With tailor-made solutions and an experienced team, VSE Design supports its customers in realizing their visions...
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- Design Services
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dusseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marse Designs will build your new website to make it infinitely expandable, easy to update, and customer-focused. Let's work together to turn our collective knowledge into measurable results for your business...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kenner, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Slamdunkmarketing, we understand that marketing can be overwhelming for small businesses and non-profits. That's why we offer turn-key marketing services to take the hassle out of marketing for our clients. We offer a full range of services, from strategy and planning to execution and measurement. And...
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- Direct Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Located in Catawissa, PA, Roaring Creek Machine Co. boasts over a decade of product prototype design, automation, and machine design expertise. We provide a seamless journey from design and prototyping to the final product...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Location
- Catawissa, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed

Monga Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are a two-guys design studio based in Brazil. On a cruise in search of our dreams, we need people who believe in our potential and trust our process to create awesome and beautiful things...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Florianópolis, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

PLUK Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We work with authentic and diverse brands in pursuit of producing unique, creative experiences and culture...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We assist our partners and clients with cutting-edge and highly fresh advertising and marketing solutions that support their business growth both internally and externally.With the help of upscale clarity about their respective fields, our skilled experts convert your ideas into action. Through a...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Creative Eye Design partners with a wide range of industries in the design and development of responsive websites, corporate identity, presentations, packaging, advertising, brochures, catalogs, and other corporate collateral...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- Upton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Dezyn 360 is a highly acclaimed studio, celebrated for its extensive and multifaceted expertise in the domains of responsive web design, development, and branding. Our team has cultivated a deep and holistic understanding of these crucial elements, enabling us to provide clients with unparalleled solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
RabenRifaie is a creative design and motion studio focused on interactive 3D storytelling and brand communication. We create 3D animations, digital graphics, logos, images, engaging animations, and more.RabenRifaie creates life-long relationships through the spirit of digital storytelling...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Product Pixel Design and Branding has been creating unique and effective business branding, and advertising design for over 20 years...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DUST CLOUD DESIGN is an award-winning Napa Valley Graphic Design, Packaging, and Branding Agency lead by Creative Director and Owner, Joe Borreson, focusing on Packaging, Branding, Collateral, Identity (Logos), Signage, Squarespace Web Design, Development and Web Consultation, and digital & analog...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Napa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Windward Design Group LLC has an exceptional reputation for combining communications, marketing, PR, crisis communications, reputation management, and media relations. The company, which was founded in 2008, has won several local, national, and worldwide accolades for print and digital design, strategy...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Beavercreek, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a dynamic and innovative design agency based in Toronto, Canada. We partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs to provide web, branding and graphic design solutions.Our past clients include AT&T, BestBuy, Hilton Hotels, NCredible Audio (Nick Cannon), T-Mobile & Rogers...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our main emphasis lies in enhancing our client's brand development and online visibility. We employ innovative luxury branding tactics to establish or reinvigorate the image of businesses in both B2B and B2C sectors...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Woodland Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
In today's battle for business supremacy it's good to know there is someone with the knowledge and experience to champion your business.With over 35+ years in Advertising and Design there are few people around with this depth of knowledge and experience...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Varsity Lakes, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Judiko Studio believes that we judge people, as well as businesses, firstly based on their outer appearance. Therefore, we focus on creating unique and modern design that reflects companies' values and is targeted towards their potential customer...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Siauliai, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed

Zanon Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Zanon Studio has professionals with over 10 years of experience in Graphic Design, creating unique visual identities, integrated with offline and online media, aiming to deliver a complete project that generates results for the clients...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Nova Prata, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Top Design Agency in Merida Yucatan Mexico. We believe every brand has a story to tell, helping businesses tell their stories in a creative, fun and dynamic way that connects with people is our goal. Whether is branding, websites, mobile apps, product packaging, 3D modeling, or animation, we are your creative...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- Merida, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in strategy-led brand building. Whether youre an established industry-leader or a an early stage startup with a vision, weve got your back. Well help you build a strong brand strategy, a unique visual identity, and share it with the world through compelling marketing material...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $650/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ellamac Design takes pride in providing efficient and effective design solutions for our clients' print, branding and web needs. We specialise in assisting small to medium-sized businesses with their print and digital requirements, offering sound advice in plain language, and solutions to suit your budget...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe in making a difference every day. To do this we help those that help others. We are digital engineers who work with you to build your custom marketing strategy. We know how to 2x business and help them surpass their goals. We do this with a combination of business consulting, industry analysis, geo...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey! We are Lonely Drone. An award-winning multi-disciplinary Creative Studio based in Washington, North East of England, and founded in 2022 by Michael Cathcart...
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- Print Design
- Location
- Washington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work with established businesses looking to update their brand and online presence to play bigger in their industry...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Soquel, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a design company based in Mexico, we are specialiced in branding and graphic identity design, we create graphic solutions...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Hermosillo, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
g.e.n.a.u. Visuelle Kommunikation | creative and compassionate designer and problem solver, helping businesses reach their goals. There is a lot of experience in the work and always a high degree of intuition. But of course every new project is a challenge. accurate gives you the attention you need to provide...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Achenkirch, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
we are a branding-, design- & communication agency, based in colombia and globally active.our goal is that your brand bears good fruit, that it grows in positioning and meets its objectives. we believe that in order to achieve this, you have to sow correctly, creating brands with their own identity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cali, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
After several years working as a Marketing Executive for different companies in the corporate world, I soon realised it wasnt really me. Id always dreamt of running my own business and creating something I was truly passionate about - a life that actually inspires me to leap out of bed in the mornings!...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a creative professional, I am inspired by the power of visual design and creativity to engage audiences all around the world...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, my name is Annamari Matray-Danka...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trusted and proven for over two decades. Momentum 18 has worked with many household name brands and a number of smaller ambitious companies. Rooted in creativity, collaboration, and trust, our partnerships with clients are at the heart of everything we do. Print + web. Copywriting + video...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sail Ho Studio is an illustration and motion design collective founded by five experienced designers, living across Europe who are looking to collaborate on inspirational projects...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Just Advertising is dedicated to the pharmaceutical field and companies active in the health industry...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Kallithea, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, I'm Chryso Kesta. I create visuals since 2008...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BLNKT is a collaborative boutique creative agency led by Sarah Huston...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Australia Plains, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, I'm Jay, a UK-based freelance motion designer and animator...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At SA Creative Agency we believe that you are the main character of your journey...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MIFA Media produces awardwinning creative for clients across all industries. We work with our clients, providing topnotch, handson service that larger companies simply cant provide. Were uniquely suited to provide you with unique results. Don't you want to stand out?...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
828:design is a boutique graphic and web design studio established in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2003. Led by co-founders Tom Petruccelli and Chris Hunter, the agency provides full-service branding, logo development, web design, print collateral, packaging, and production design. Known for its clean...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Muga means: Sign nailed to the ground, generally a stone post, which serves to mark the limit of a territory or a property, or to indicate the distances or the direction on a road...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
My name is Moabe Oliveira, I fell in love with design when I was studying my postgraduate course in Technologies for Web Applications, I opened my first CNPJ in 2012 and since then I have been specializing more every day...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Miguel Calmon, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hello, we are a professional creative studio for your visual identity solutions based in Lithuania. Let's create some amazing designs together!...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are plural better together Based on this principle we opened our interdisciplinary design studio Plural in the center of Innsbruck...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Innsbruck, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm a freelance multi-disciplinary graphic designer who delivered creative and engaging solutions across brand identity, print, packaging, and social media...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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.
How legitimate is the content in the FAQs?
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.













































