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We don't settle for average. Through strategy led, story-based design, we elevate brands to places that their founders didnt realise were achievable...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aditi Shrivastava is a multidisciplinary designer who creates work that is innovative, impactful, and engaging.Aditi believes that design isn't just about making things look good its about telling a story and creating experiences...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're Kingdom & Sparrow, an independent branding and packaging design agency. We bring a big dose of original artistry to ambitious food, drinks and lifestyle brands across the globe...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Falmouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a small graphic design agency with over 25 years of experience. We offer everything from creating your logo to creating promotional print work as well as building beautiful websites to showcase your business ensuring continuation of your brand for maximum impact across all media...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Woodbridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cliste Design maintains an unwavering passion for visual storytelling. Our commitment lies in effectively communicating businesses' messages, utilizing design to intricately define and elevate brands. We serve as trusted advisors, collaborating with companies that align with our visionary approach...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Galway, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
E-commerce photo editing company Infotecsourz. Global photo editing leader. Our core services include photo background removal, e-commerce product photo editing, model photo retouching, clipping path service, photo ghost mannequins, color correction, Amazon & Shopify product design, and more...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
YF Agency combines strategic branding and creative production to craft impactful solutions that elevate brands. From defining identities and producing engaging visuals to driving results with digital campaigns, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether you need a brand refresh, compelling content, or optimized...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Althaus is an independent branding and digital design studio. We work with a limited number of clients, and every project is led directly by the founder, from the earliest ideas through launch...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Focus on new startups and entrepreneurs, we offer logo, branding, website design and content creation such as photography and videography services. Our prices and packages are affordable, and accessible with a personalised customer services...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- 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
- 1 Project Listed
ProBranding is an independent brand design studio dedicated to crafting impactful brand identities for small and medium-sized businesses, founded back in 2014 by Matei Rădulescu...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a creative studio focused on strategic branding and visual identity for businesses that want to stand out with clarity, style, and purpose. From local brands to national companies, we help build unique and memorable designs that connect emotionally and communicate with precision...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Campo Grande, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mali & Friends
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.At Mali & Friends, we are more than just a design and development agency. We are partners in your journey towards success. We are excited to collaborate with you, understand your goals, and leverage our expertise to bring your vision to fruition. Together, let's create solutions that inspire, engage, and make...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
As the leading website design company in Sarasota, Halo Creatives prioritizes integrity and transparency in all our services. Our passion is to design, create and work hard to deliver exactly what you are looking for... Success for your business, which starts with a fantastic Online Presence!...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
17+ Years experience in Graphic Design, Web Design, Print, Social Media, and Marketing. We have hundreds of clients in a vast array of industries, all happy and thriving...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Geeta Sadashivan, I'm a professional Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience. Currently bases in Redmond, Washington...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Redmond, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a communications agency that has been working with a tailored approach: we identify and give voice to the uniqueness that distinguishes every communication intention, small or large. Among the many companies that have chosen to rely on us over time, there are no two in the same sector...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ponte Florio, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an independent, multidisciplinary graphic design and creative direction studio specializing in sharing stories and experiences...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Estúdio Naki was born out of a shared desire to connect and communicate effectively. Over time, weve honed our skills in crafting impactful design solutions and have built strong, lasting collaborations with a network of talented professionals to better serve our clients communication needs...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Londrina, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We approach every project individually. We start with a non-binding and free conversation about the needs of your brand and its goals for the future. We only provide an estimate once we have a clear understanding of the exact scope and requirements of the project. This way, we can create the best so...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Books Nova is a modern book publishing and author branding agency dedicated to helping aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life. We specialize in ghostwriting, editing, publishing, and marketing strategies that transform manuscripts into market-ready books. Our team focuses on quality...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our creative studio employs strategic design principles to craft compelling experiences across print, digital, and physical spaces. We are committed to harnessing the potential of design to foster beneficial transformations...
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- Product Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Sol Consultores is a leading privately owned brand & strategic design consultancy specializing in consumer goods packaging...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We transform dialogue into strategy, strategy into creativity, and creativity into a working brand: connecting with people, with clarity of business, and initiative in implementation, from identity and packaging to communications...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
8PEACH is a brand marketing agency based in Toronto, Canada, delivering branding, web design, social media marketing, and content production for startups and growing businesses across Canada and internationally...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
For us, Mooi does not only mean superficial splendor. Underneath the handsome first layer lies a strong character and a well-thought-out plan. So from setting up magazines to building websites and from social media planning to logo design, you are in the right place!...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lelystad, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Venore is an advertising agency founded in 2010 by Görkem Güvendi, our Founder and Creative Director, with creativity at the heart of everything we do. Since its inception, Venore has become a leader in the industry, delivering innovative and strategic communication solutions that help brands share their...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Motif stands as an artisan sanctuary, extending its creative arms to Western Canada and beyond, fostering a symphony of design for diverse global clients. Our raison d'être lies in sculpting not just visually appealing but also highly functional brands, resonating deeply with businesses and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Cohesive Brand Design, Marketing Strategy, and Local SEO Solutions for Utah Small Business Owners...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Garland, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
London Print Management is a leading UK printing company providing expert print management, digital print, and large format printing services for businesses across London and the UK. As an experienced print management company and independent print broker, we deliver dost-effective print services, commercial...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I help freelance and entrepreneur to build a unique visual identity and cohesive graphic elements to promote themselves online with purpose and with self-confidence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Roccabianca, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Keelin Tassy is a Franco-Irish brand designer helping purpose-driven women and gender minorities build bold, strategic visual identities. With a background in fashion and a flair for storytelling, she turns values into visuals that connect...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ian Kolstad designs and produces a wide range of elements for packaging, branding, and visual identity projects. His work focuses on creating cohesive, well-crafted solutions that strengthen brand recognition and communicate clearly across physical and digital touchpoints...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tram Pham is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in branding, signage, shoe and product packaging, apparel label design, and original artwork. A graduate with honors from the University of Cincinnatis DAAP program, Tram brings a refined, detail-driven approach to creating impactful and visually...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Atelier Avocado is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Hong Kong and directed by Anthony Lam, specializing in branding and visual communication. The studio creates distinctive visual identities through branding, illustration, editorial design, and graphic design projects for a wide range of clients...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BarkleyOKRP is an independent, full-service advertising agency built for the modern media consumer. With more than 600 staff and $1.1 billion in media billings, the agency brings together strategy, creative, design, media, and other capabilities under one integrated model to develop ideas designed to create...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm Haley, and I design for craft beverage companies such as breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies. Having co-owned a meadery with my husband, I have firsthand experience in marketing a startup...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Freelance Graphic Designer, based in London. Specialising in Brand Identity Design, Packaging Design, Ad Campaigns, and Web Design...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Root Studio is a graphic and web design agency located in Lincoln and Leicester, UK. We collaborate with businesses of all sizes to create a strong brand, innovative marketing campaigns, and a professional presence across both web and print media...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
I create intentional design for holistic and creative businesses, bringing your vision to life authentically. From custom and semi-custom websites to logos, book covers, and branding, I help craft your unique presence. Plus, I offer SEO strategies, digital marketing, and Pinterest SEO training to grow your...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Candler, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $62/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are CREATIVE LEMON! A professional design studio founded by Jelena Senicic. Designer with great potential in branding, illustration, packaging, and web design. Based in Belgrade, there was a chance to create a strong background of more than 20 years of advertising experience...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a UK-based, multidisciplinary creative enterprise. We offer a variety of custom-tailored design solutions to suit your requirements. King Visuals is a Graphic Design Brand that transforms your thoughts into BRANDING, DIGITAL, and PRINT...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Welcome to my creative space! I'm Remy, a dedicated and detail-focused graphic designer with a passion for layout, marketing, and branding design, boasting over five years of experience. I'm excited to have you here and to share my journey with you...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm Vanessa, a creative designer with 13 years of expertise in advertising and branding graphic design, and 35 years of life experience I cherish...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Deniz Williams, the founder of Such Wow Design, is a visual communication designer collaborating with a diverse range of international and local brands, from corporate to boutique...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Elena Dozhdikova, I'm an independent art director, communication designer (branding, web), teacher...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Jayde Melling, I am an experienced designer with over ten years of expertise, dedicated to creating striking designs and websites that elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is David Duarte, I'm a professional Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience and person behind Daviduarte Design. Currently based in Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Portugal...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Covilhã, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jackson is a versatile creative with over four years of experience blending strategic thinking with visually compelling design. With a foundation in beauty, wellness, and sustainability, he has contributed to a wide range of projectsfrom brand development and identity design to website creation and digital...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rocket Brands is a design studio specialized in building brands with identity, strategy, and impact. We work with branding, visual identity, naming, and packaging, combining creativity with business insight...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Anchieta, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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.
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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.