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Since 2010, GAPdesign has supported transformative organizations through exceptional design. Our small but passionate team tackles substantial projects aimed at enhancing both people's lives and the environment...
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- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hello! Were Joplin. Our specialty is creative problem solving. We unleash your brand's potential through creativity and design, providing high-quality results that add value to your business...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are WonderBloom, a team of design experts. We work under the guidance of an art director and a project manager. Each of us has experience from 3 to 7 years in various studios and production. We came together because we know exactly what mistakes should not be made in our work...
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- Video Production
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Graptive Design Pvt Ltd is a team of thinkers, visualizers, designers, and creators dedicated to crafting beautiful brands. As a close-knit family of professional designers and art directors, we specialize in helping businesses stand out with unique and strong identities, ensuring your brand story is told...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
You would think that our goal is to talk you into paying us to assist you with or manage your website d items listed above as possible. That is NOT the case! Our goal is to sit down with you and really get to know your business, see where opportunities are for driving growth in consumer awareness, interest...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Catoosa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Weather is an award-winning digital agency for web, brand and AI development, and one of Germany's top-ranking companies for web design and web development. Based in Berlin, delivering worldwide...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
Pentagram is a multi-disciplinary, independently-owned visual communication and design studio. Our work encompasses graphics and identity, products and packaging, exhibitions and installations, websites and digital experiences, advertising and communications, sound and motion...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
One stop Agency’ for converting all your design wishes into an incredible reality. We are India based design agency with more than 7 years of experience in Print, Web and Social Media Designs...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Oversee Agency delivers full-spectrum digital marketingSEO, SEM, websites, CRM and creative contentwith flexible, contract-free plans so businesses can grow without being locked in...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Expert branding and forward-thinking marketing solutions!...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
"A well designed product brings users to your products. A well designed product user experience brings customers to your brand for life." — Lars Owens...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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
Toronto branding and web studio creating bold identities, packaging, WordPress websites and Shopify stores for growing businesses...
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- 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
Regular Animal is a creative agency that generates content and design across all platforms. We do many things but focus on copywriting, strategy, brand identities, websites, books, and objects for clients, audiences, and ourselves...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a creative branding and design studio based just outside London, UK. We deliver captivating, functional and relevant solutions for both emerging and established businesses, with a focus on creating meaningful expriences with your audience...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brentwood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Piranijart is a branding, packaging and visual identity studio focused on helping businesses build clear and recognizable brand communication...
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- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Onerity
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Onerity is a product-consulting and UI/UX design studio with offices in Cupertino, California and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It specializes in product consulting, user interface and experience (UI/UX) design, branding, and creative digital graphics. Onerity helps businesses transform ideas into intuitive...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cupertino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Portugal-based agency that combines creativity, strategy and know-how to create the best marketing & communication solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Moran Agency is a full-service digital agency based in Kimana, Kajiado South, Kenya, serving African organizations with branding, digital, and software solutions. Its services include web design and development, graphic design, brand identity, software development, SEO, and digital marketing...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kimana, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elena Anagnostelous firm is based in Athens, Greece and offers a variety of exquisite services such global brand positioning, branding and corporate identity creation, packaging, website design, digital and print design...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Oak Nation is a brand consultancy for established businesses whose brand has not kept pace. We help with positioning, messaging, identity, websites and sales materials. Most engagements start with a Brand Review. Oak Nation LLC is a Colorado company with a strategy and design team in Nairobi...
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- Print Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Your St. Paul marketing agency and solution for web development, SEO, SEM, PPC, video production and more...
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- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One of the top designers in Miami/Aventura, Fl. This is an Internet Marketing Company design that helps small business to grow and generate sales. SEO, amazing 3D, graphic and web design and more...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Hialeah, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brandex is a branding agency that specialize in brand identity, brand application and UI/UX design...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brazilian art director since 2014, specialized in branding, advertising campaigns and ui design...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I'm Gabrielle Mabazza, aka TrustUrEyes, am a Manila-based creative bouncing between my love for design and illustration...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
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
Laurelow builds creative and strategic brands to move hospitality forward, because forward thinking turns spaces into experiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Freelance design studio that specializes in marketing creativity for cosmetics, hair, and fashion brands. Creative Services include Brand Identity Design, Package Design, Web Design, Email Campaign Design, Social Media Graphics & Template Design, Digital Ad Design, Editorial Design, Product Photography, and...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From bold brand identities to immersive digital experiences, SPYN DSYN blends design with depth. Every project is rooted in intention, shaped by story, and driven by connection...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Saint is an Audience Focused, Design led Digital Agency.We are a team of Growth Gurus with supernatural powers of Digital, Design and Branding We specialize in making brands matter by crafting unique and highly effective solutions to todays most complex sales and marketing challenges...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With 14 years of brand design under my belt, I work with and guide business owners through the process of creating a visual identity that makes their brand values sing...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Gosport, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create fresh and unique brands, with a great style and visual impact. We love to collaborate with clients from all around the world. So, if you're eager to inject your brand with Cobra Studio's creative flair, let's work together!...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We provide website creation, brand services, and video support to give you an all-in-one solution for your business idea or startup...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Design layout workshop with focus on fast and high quality execution. Converting Brand guidelines in to design solutions without compromising on brand values...
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- Print Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe that choosing the right design concepts, the right branding and the right image for your company and its products may be the single most important marketing decision you can make.It is our mission to provide the right branding and design for our clients through the application of strategic...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design Can Be A Means Of ChangeWe believe that design has power and can be a means of change. Design is not just a logo or a typeface, or a layout. Design is an artistic endeavor which, when done uniquely and appropriately, has the potential to change the way a person perceives and how he perceives the...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Semarang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a boutique web design studio since 2019, we specialize in crafting exceptional digital solutions and cultivating unique brand identities. Our approach to web design revolves around the core principles of empathy, iteration, and rigorous testing. With authentic online experiences, we help businesses achieve...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Mashroom's expertise encompasses a wide array of digital services. We thrive in efficiently handling time-sensitive project schedules, providing exceptional client service, and delivering top-notch results. If you encounter challenges in any of these areas, rest assured that our team is readily available to...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Rasing the bar of Jewish educational through Creative Chinuch is a creative agency focused on Jewish Projects...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Perhaps not. At ADART Studio, we distinguish ourselves by offering comprehensive advertising solutions that prioritize business promotion and client engagement. Our unwavering dedication to our clients sets us apart in the industry. Our expertise is rooted in practical experience working with diverse...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Haidari, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
American Logo Artist is your go-to partner for logo design and branding services that aim to make your brand unforgettable. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction, We help businesses establish a strong and distinctive online presence...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I have been partnering with clients in a variety of industries on print, digital, social, & online projects for over 10 years and would love to partner with YOU!...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
we help customers to built their brand value, helping customers to establish a visually appealing brand and packaging solutions for their products...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design and manage brands and digital products with a multidisciplinary, strategic, and creative approach...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roana Art and Design is creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and illustration...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
UNIMAGE COMMUNICATION stands as a global design agency based in Lyon, France, specializing in website design, web development, graphic design, and video production. Catering to small and medium-sized businesses worldwide, our expertise lies in crafting sites that prioritize efficiency, ensuring an ergonomic...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Civrieux-d'Azergues, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
United Of Web stands as a foremost website development agency located in New York City, renowned for its exceptional services. Our team specializes in crafting custom CRM solutions, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Logo Design, and Wrapping services with expertise and precision...
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- Video Production
- CRM Consulting
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey! We are Honey + Hare, a creative marketing, branding, and web design agency with heheadquarters in New Braunfels, Texas. We can give your business a polished look and a memorable brand...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New Braunfels, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.