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Filipa Damião Pinto is a Portuguese graphic designer living in São Paulo, Brazil. She currently works at Foresti Design while also taking on freelance projects globally. This website showcases a curated selection of her recent work for diverse clients and brands...
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- Print Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were not just an agency, a studio, a consultancy, or a digital shop were all of them combined. Thats what makes TinyWins truly unique. From Salesforce to Slack, and Stanford to Samsung (just to name a few), we've spent the past seven years building and continually earning the trust of some of the worlds most...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wild Posting® is an out-of-home (OOH) advertising company specializing in high-impact, street-level advertising and guerrilla marketing. The company provides Wild Posting®, billboards, 8-Sheets, bus bench advertising, mobile billboards, in-theater advertising, and other guerrilla advertising formats for...
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- Print Design
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a London based strategic Branding, Packaging & Marketing Agency with over 19 years experience building FMCG, CPG & Consumer brands. We are a full service agency with over 19 years experience building global brands and iconic challengers. Working with clients from concept to consumer...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...
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- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hey! I'm Carol, Strategic, Visual and Digital Designer located in Brazil that wants to come your ideas to reality with the best design business solutions. Let's have some coffee and talk about how you will impact the world today!...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Krull D+A is a boutique creative agency in Sydney, Australia, specialising in in branding, advertising, online design & development, digital campaigns, packaging, and print production...
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- Branding
- Location
- Potts Point, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
White Ink Creative is a boutique luxury branding and Showit website studio based in Australia, working with clients across the US, Canada, and beyond. Founded by Ashleigh Luhr a designer with 12+ years of agency and entrepreneurial experience the studio creates refined, strategy-led brand identities and...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At the intersection of design and artistic expression we develop your branding strategy and design it to communicate through emotions that resonate with your audiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are Genesisa branding and design agency located in Manchester. We create, refine, and execute ideas that stand out in a noisy, competitive landscape...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bolton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trece Matices is a branding and web design agency that helps brands create their value, redesign their identity, and activate all their nuances. They offer services in branding, web, and packaging design...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
1804 is more than a bureau. It's a curator of possibility.Where business meets art. Where strategy meets instinct.Where products and experiences are crafted not just to sell but to stay...
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- Print Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A creative studio crafting bold, story-driven brand identities, videos, packaging, and visuals. We blend strategy with emotion to design work that feels as good as it looks...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Liz Elton is a Melbourne-based graphic designer and creative director with over 20 years of experience in the Australian publishing industry. Formerly working at major titles, she launched her own studio in 2022...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Los Hopper is a family-style creative studio. Together we combine Design and Art practices to initiate ideas and craft thoughtful branding experiences for cultural and commercial clients. The studio is directed by Stefano Giustiniani alongside a core team of graphic designers with diverse specialties...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Im Junior Silva, a graphic designer with more than 18 years of experience, creating a diverse range of work spanning from print to digital design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio-Child is a London design studio partnering with branding and packaging clients worldwide. This portfolio showcases a curated selection of projects that reflect our process and creativity...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yumé is a Paris-based creative agency collaborating with clients around the world.Founded by a passionate team with more than a decade of experience, Yumé emerged from the vision to unite strategy, aesthetics, and creativity into one cohesive design philosophy...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm a graphic designer with a passion for product design and advertising, shaped by my background in multimedia design and art history. My journey has taken me from fast-paced advertising agencies in Brazil to my current work as a freelancer and consultant. Along the way, I've led creative teams, built...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jupiter Farms is a design studio focused on cultivating clear ideas, thoughtful visual identities, and meaningful design systems for modern brands...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ángela Rodríguez is a graphic designer, illustrator, and concept artist dedicated to revealing the extraordinary within everyday life...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PAX STUDIO is an award-winning boutique graphic design studio based in small-town North Carolina. We craft purposeful visual identities with integrity, guided by gratitude to the Creator...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Thomasville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Charlotte Lam is a Toronto-based graphic designer with a passion for creating compelling brand identities, print materials, and digital experiences. She combines creativity and strategy to deliver thoughtful, visually engaging design across multiple platforms...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dmitri Semenov is a seasoned digital designer specializing in visual identity and interaction design within the creative industry...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elena Puchkina is a designer with five years of experience working in-house, at agencies, and as a freelancer. Shes passionate about creative communication and emotional branding, with a focus on editorial and print design, typography, and expressive color palettes...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ruth Pereira is a graphic designer who creates thoughtful brand identities, packaging, editorial, and illustrative designs that connect brands with people...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sofia Candanoza is a designer and publicist with a strong passion for digital illustration, branding, and visual storytelling. Her work frequently delves into themes of self-reflection, growth, and emotional depth, brought to life through vibrant color palettes and meaningful symbolism...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Larissa Mendes is a graphic designer with a degree in Industrial Design from the Federal University of Santa Maria. She specializes in editorial design, branding, packaging, and lettering, and enjoys projects that emphasize strong typography, which she considers the essence of design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Santa Maria, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Oath + Stone is a bespoke graphic design studio based in Australia. We partner with small and medium sized businesses, and people who are excited to create something seriously great. We like to change minds, challenge perceptions, and put a spin on traditions...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sippy Downs, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000

Hovie
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Design Hovie Studios provides graphic design and brand consulting services to a wide range of entrepreneurs and businesses in the Northwest USA and throughout the world...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Livingston, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Rich&Co is a creative design agency specialising in brand identity and graphic design for both web and print. We are renowned for excellent service, high-quality output and the added value I provide to my clients.I enjoy helping small businesses who need branding, websites and a range of other marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Partnering with your team, we identify market gaps, harness AI and advanced technologies, and craft innovative solutions that drive growth. We help elevate your brand and expand your business for long-term success...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Larchmont, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hello! My name is Vanida Lim, I'm a daydreamer and a night thinker. We can simply say, my mind never rests. I'm Toronto based citizen...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BROTO is a dynamic and innovative studio specializing in creative design and art direction. Based in Portugal, the studio collaborates with clients and brands across the globe, delivering visually compelling and strategically crafted design solutions...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
KLDS is a boutique brand and creative studio based in Toronto, working with clients in the hospitality, fashion, luxury, beauty and culture. KLDS helps brands enhance perception, build trust, and grow through distinctive design that performs...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Marouani Mohamed, I'm a branding specialist from Tunis, Tunisia...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I started my career in design during the early 1990s, gaining experience in various small and large businesses. Following my graduation from Bath Spa University College with a first-class degree in 2000, I began my freelancing career in earnest...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Stroud, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dérive Studio crafts soulful branding and storytelling for conscious brands and creators.Rooted in strategy and elevated by story, we help you show up with clarity, intention, and ease. Based in Paris, we blend artistic sensitivity with strategic thinkingcreating magnetic brands that connect, inspire, and...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Phillip Koch
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.With a focus on Art Direction and Brand Strategy, my team and I create tailored solutions that bring brands to life through compelling visuals and strategic direction.Our Mission is to help brands stand out, resonate deeply with their audience, drive meaningful engagement, and grow effectively...
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- Print Design
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2018, LOUD is a creative agency based in Saudi Arabia with a core belief that strong branding lays the foundation for everything else. Their success stems from a bold and dynamic team of creatives who consistently push the boundaries of design...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Thomas Pokorn
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Thomas Pokorn is a Creative Strategist and Copywriter who specializes in developing concepts and verbal identities for branding and advertising. He focuses on articulating unique brand personalities and forging meaningful connections with audiences through compelling narratives. He specializes in creative...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Video Production
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Invisual Studio is a visual design practice focused on identity, illustration, and packaging, helping brands stand apart, build character, and stay relevant with their audiences through long-term, collaborative partnerships...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bandung, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Muse Muse is an Australia-based creative branding and editorial studio specializing in creative direction, branding, design, copywriting, and photography for lifestyle, fashion, publishing, and design-focused brands. Their work blends storytelling with visually refined design to create meaningful and elevated...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Byron Bay, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Coolgrey
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We're a branding agency that prides itself on service and inter-personal long term relationships with our clients for a cohesive ongoing design service across print/digital and physical applications...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We add value, increase sales and offer a great ROI. Offering innovative ideas, great British design, a personal approach and tailored solutions to meet your business needs, we ensure we work with you, not for you. Your opinion matters to us, nobody knows your business better than you do. Your business...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Inverness, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Mustafa Abd Elnaby, I'm a professional Art Director & Creative, that is specializing in crafting strategic brands for passionate entrepreneurs...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Pavel Burdych has been working as a freelancer since 2003, primarily collaborating with small to medium-sized Czech businesses and organizations. He specializes in designing logos and brand visual identities...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pineapple Squad, founded by the creative duo Sophie Salton and Marion Prigent, offers comprehensive digital communication services. With roots in Brittany and Lorraine and now based near Paris, our agency caters to clients across France and beyond, supporting them in various communication endeavors such as...
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- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Ozoir-la-Ferrière, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Web design agency specialising in Web Design, eCommerce, Branding and Digital Marketing. A highly rated web agency working with businesses of all sizes and budgets to create engaging projects...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Willerby, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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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.













































