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Are you considering self-publishing your book but unsure of the process? Our author services provide the help you need to publish your book and gives you—the author—all the rights, creative control and all the profits! Your book, your way...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Taller Creativo delivers high-quality design solutions across graphic and editorial design, web development, and video editing, helping businesses and publishers communicate effectively...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Experienced communications, media and graphic designers based in Vienna. From sophisticated video and animation projects right down to visual identity and infographics, we believe in the power of images and a compelling story—across all aspects of design...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Marco Crisari is a freelance graphic designer operating as a design studio specialising in print work for charities, healthcare and pharma. Also do music industry work for young and/or small upcoming artists...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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...
Top Services:
- 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
My name is Kevin Moore, and I am a graphic designer based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. My design journey started in 2000, so I have been in this field for about 20 years...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Normans Publishing is a full-service publishing company that helps authors write, publish, market, and distribute their books. The company offers end-to-end solutions, from editing and cover design to printing, audiobook production, and global distribution. Their mission is to make the publishing process...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DISRUPTCRAFT supercharges growth for DTC/CPG brands and innovative startups through lightning-fast, premium design. As entrepreneurial partners, we fuse award-winning expertise with insider e-commerce insights for world-class visuals that catalyze customer acquisition, loyalty and bottom-line results. Our...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Social Paige aims to create meaningful impact by developing brands that are more than just visually appealing. My work centers on fostering genuine relationships, where storytelling and connection take priority...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Inter is a graphic design studio dedicated to clear visual communication and collaborative work, inspired by the egalitarian ideals of 20th-century international modernismreimagined with a fresh, progressive outlook...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cropmarks is a print production and visual communication partner helping businesses turn ideas into real-world materials. We specialize in stickers, labels, posters, signage, window graphics and large format printing, focusing on fast turnaround, practical formats and reliable execution...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Mocci Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Mocci Studio, we form deep, collaborative partnerships with change-driven businesses, helping them articulate their unique stories and values through bespoke branding.We're dedicated to sectors championing sustainable change. We partner with wellness brands, wine & spirits brands, and coaches;...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full service AD agency to share, curate and discover ad techniques that tell your story. Our services cover strategy and branding, identity design, visual communication, POS marketing, package design and results driven digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Eger, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed

Chalk
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Chalk is a full-service, award-winning creative agency that blends extensive experience with fresh, forward-thinking ideas. From complete rebrands and custom website design and development to events, brochures, and film, our team's diverse skill set allows us to craft impactful, visually compelling work that...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom, eye-catching branding, logos, and websites designed to make your brand shine. Unique and unconventional visual ideas crafted for campaigns and marketing materials...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CSP (Creative Studio Productions) is a digital media company that specializes in creating impactful content, focusing on clear messaging to cut through the noise. We offer enterprise-level services, including website development, client acquisition systems, SEO, and high-quality video production, all tailored...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bold designs for bold visions. We are a creative branding design studio in Northern California specializing in brand identity, graphic design for print, book & publication design, web design, and digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The End Creative Agency is a Perth-based design studio specialising in annual reports, publications, websites and branding, working with corporate, government and institutional clients across Australia...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Peppermint Grove, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
For the past thirty years, Sandra Barnes has been deeply immersed in the world of graphic design. It has remained a constant thread throughout her life, with creativity guiding and shaping her journey. She finds great fulfillment in sharing this creative spirit with others...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Erin Moore
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.My name is Erin Moore. I am a freelance graphic designer, creative strategist, and visual merchandiser with a passion for designing experiences that influence, challenge, and inspire. With more than 10 years of professional experience, I bring a multi-disciplinary skillset and a thoughtful, results-driven...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Driller Design Co. is a Tulsa-based digital marketing and web design agency specializing in growth-focused marketing systems for service-based businesses. The agency combines web design, SEO, branding, Google Ads, and print solutions to help businesses generate leads, improve visibility, and build scalable...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ink Bridge Writing helps authors turn their idea and manuscripts into professionally finished books. We offer ghostwriting , editing, proofreading, formatting, cover design, publishing support, author websites, guidance throughout the process...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Audio Production
- Print Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Omnibus Creative Studio is a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, design & marketing based in Sacramento, California. Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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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
Angela Redding Design is a prominent provider of comprehensive large-format design solutions tailored to businesses aiming to shape their brand's public perception. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to achieving results that surpass industry standards. Founded by Angela Redding, a Bravo Award...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Book Writers Hub connects you with industry-vetted professional book writers for hire who have propelled hundreds of authors to success. Our premium book writing services combine decades of editorial skill, proven publishing strategies, and personal coaching to meticulously transform your manuscript into a...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a creative studio focused on e-commerce brand design and visual storytelling, known for our distinctive, illustration-driven style. With a custom, character-rich approach, we help transform brands from average to unforgettable, typically in under three months, ensuring they stand out and make a striking...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Wie der Wind is focused on a well-thought-out marketing concept and the right communication strategy are the key to success. We help develop a strategy to position your brand and effectively address your target audience...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Salzburg, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2010, Lynx Publishers is a Cleveland-based self-publishing agency dedicated to empowering authors across various genres. With a focus on personalized support and a collaborative approach, the agency assists writers from manuscript development to global distribution...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative West Graphic Solutions is a California-based design studio specializing in bold branding. We help schools, businesses, and organizations stand out with design that connects and truly stands out...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Livingston, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DJC Graphic Designs is a boutique web design agency located in Buffalo NY. We specialize in offering great website design services for small businesses. DJC Graphic Designs is a boutique marketing and design agency focusing on elevating the website design, branding and marketing of small businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SiteRider is a solo agency founded in 2023 by Dominik Rajdl in Feldkirchen, Germany. Specializing in web design and managed hosting, Dominik provides concept-to-launch services: branding and secure hosting. Serving freelancers, small businesses, and creatives, he ensures cohesive design and technical...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Feldkirchen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Snapper Studio, our primary objective is to collaboratively craft brands alongside our clients. Our approach places a strong emphasis on gaining a profound understanding of your business before leveraging our expertise in brand strategy, identity design, and content creation in tandem with your insights...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Wallsend, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Zhillmatic, the focus is on crafting visually stunning creations from the ground up. As passionate storytellers, the team brings brands to life by giving them a distinct voice and a compelling message to share with the world...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Skopje, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bridget Hoadley, the human behind Elastic Design, is a creative designer, illustrator and dyslexic thinker working with folk on print design, branding, illustration, and publishing...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fitzroy, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Identity & Web Design For Brands In Motion & At Rest...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bude, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Working with clients to create a natural aesthetic and integrated technologies for web and print communications since 2016...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
9•6, Conceptional Worlds, specializes in the corporate communication sector. The creative company develops a multifaceted range of communication tools focusing on the nature and the needs of the client and often informed by issues from the world of art. The work does not reflect an agency-own style but...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Basel, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/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
AuthorWings is a book publishing services company for independent authors. We handle editing, ghostwriting, cover design, illustration, formatting, and complete publishing support, with every price displayed openly on our website before a conversation ever starts. Authors keep 100 percent of their royalties...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
- Print Design
- Creative 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
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...
Top Services:
- 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
JAC Creative is a dynamic and vibrant design agency that specializes in providing visually engaging solutions to clients' business needs. With a helpful and collaborative approach, we combine thoughtful ideas and exceptional design to help clients achieve their goals. From brand identities to visual assets...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.We are specialized in branding and collaborate with national companies to start-ups alike and organizations to build meaningful stories to engage with the audience...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative graphic designer with 11+ years of experience crafting impactful designs across digital and print mediums. Passionate about transforming ideas into visually compelling solutions that engage audiences and drive businesses to succeed...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beep Designs is an Irish web and graphic design company. For the past 15+ years Beep Designs have been crafting digital and print solutions in the fields of web development & graphic design. specializing in designing print ready artwork and everything WordPress, exclusively in light weight, SEO optimized...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Patrice Horvath is a distinguished Logo Design and Branding Expert as well as a proficient Squarespace Web Designer based in Hawthorne, NJ. Renowned for crafting unique brand identities and sleek, professional websites, Patrice combines artistic talent with technical expertise. Her work ensures your brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hawthorne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From initial research and strategic thinking to brand creation, platform building, creative design, and omni-channel campaign execution, Springfed works as a full-service partner to produce the best results, period...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Collingwood, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KarBel Multimedia is a creative agency located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We provide our clients visual solutions for print & online...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Plantation, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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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.














































