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Studio Chapman was created BY a wedding professional, FOR other wedding professionals. I'm here to turn wedding creatives from functioning businesses into having their best eras yet through emotive, story, and personality-led design that makes it easy for dream couples to find you, fall in love with you and...
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- Location
- Fareham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Moko Heathers, founder of M | H Studio, where our goal is to build genuine, lasting connections between people and the brands they love...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MORF is a full-service digital agency offering comprehensive expertise in branding, UI/UX design, and web development. We help businesses establish a clear identity, craft intuitive digital experiences, and build modern, high-performing websites that drive engagement and growth...
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- Package Design
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- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dustin Byerley is a brand developer and creative director who helps people bring identity, branding, and creativity into alignment through authenticity, coherence, and clear expression...
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- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ojai, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Emilie Brunet is a Canadian brand & marketing designer with more than seven years of experience developing intentional, strategy-led visual identities and websites for mission-driven organizations...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Victor Ramos is a graphic designer with over nine years of experience, driven by a strong passion for design and its related disciplines. Victor specializes in creating brand identities that are both distinctive and functional...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Montes Claros, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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...
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- 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
We specialize in taking your business to the next level, transforming ambition into measurable growth and turning challenges into opportunities. Our mission is simple: to help you scale smarter, operate more efficiently, and stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a digital agency providing web design, web development, UI/UX design, branding, graphic design, animation, video editing, and copywriting services. We are interested in using location-based data to improve our business visibility, reach more local customers, and better understand potential markets...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
God Particles' team of creative professionals provides everything your project needs. You can trust us with brand logo and product packaging designs, content writing, digital marketing strategies, SEO and website development. Let us bring the perfect solution for all of your design & online presence...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Were a team of exceptional female creatives united by a single mission: to help small businesses make a significant impact. As a design firm, we do more than craft websites, logos, and graphicswe build legacies...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Büro is a full-service design studio based in Vienna, focused on building distinctive brands. The studio helps clients achieve a strong visual identity, clear recognition, and the right image to stand out in a competitive landscape...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Seative Digital is a creative digital product agency specializing in user-centered design and development for startups, SaaS companies, and emerging technology businesses. The agency combines UX research, product strategy, UI/UX design, branding, and development to create intuitive digital experiences that...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kredo Design is a Tampa-based web design, SEO and brand strategy studio combining clarity, consumer psychology and strategic design to help businesses sharpen their positioning, communicate their value, build trust and create WordPress websites designed to be found and chosen...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hey! My name is John Poh based in Singapore. I'm a professional graphic designer for businesses and creators...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
After decades of creating transformative advertising for some of the worlds most successful brands, we decided it was time to transform the advertising agency. Fed up with an industry hell bent on churning out disposable, short-term and short-sighted advertising that leaves clients short-changed, we founded...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Washington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
we help customers to built their brand value, helping customers to establish a visually appealing brand and packaging solutions for their products...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Printingblue designs and manufactures custom packaging, printed products, labels, and promotional materials for businesses worldwide. We combine quality printing, practical engineering, and reliable production to help brands stand out...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cbra Global has immense experience in providing customized design solutions & high end digital branding for businesses belonging to various domains right from graphic designs to printing that catches eyes to developing websites that speak on behalf of your business to imprinting your brand image as you want...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Madurai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Smix Studio is a creative design and development agency focused on helping businesses grow through custom websites, branding, UI/UX design, and digital solutions. With over 10 years of experience, the studio combines creativity, strategy, and technology to deliver professional designs that improve visibility...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Nestcraft is a technology company focused on AI, software development, automation, and digital products since 2008...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Jay Design Studio is a Boutique Branding studio on a mission to create impactful and meaningful Brand Identities for passionate businesses worldwide. If you are a Fempreneur, Foodie or a Fashion business owner...We just might be the right fit for each other!...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hello! My name is Fengyu Hao, I'm a UX/UI & Visual Designer. With over 10 years of experience in visual design, I transitioned into the world of UX while working at Raisin, a fintech startup...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there! My name is Adriano Mescia, I'm a UX/UI Designer & Graphic Designer with 13 years of experience working on branding, layouts for printing and for web, mainly focused on UX/UI design...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Poppy Calypso design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Poppy Calypso is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator dedicated to crafting designs that are both beautiful and functional. With more than seven years of experience, she has worked in-house and freelance, collaborating with a diverse range of clients from luxury beauty and real estate to charity and...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Falmouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A communications and branding agency that uses marketing and emotional storytelling to establish your brand as a leader in your industry...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Saverne, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Magical Hat is a graphic and creative agency focused on film promotion, movie premieres, and cinema visual communication. We help films reach their audience through strong visuals, thoughtful design, and clear digital communication...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Ivancice, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lexie Conat crafts impactful design solutions that connect with people, motivate engagement, and produce measurable outcomes, usually with an iced latte in hand...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aqua Printers is a custom packaging and printing company that creates high-quality, visually impactful packaging solutions for businesses. Combining creative design, premium materials, and affordable pricing, they help brands enhance product presentation and leave lasting impressions...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $4/hr
For Different is a venture-focused branding and digital studio that helps ambitious businesses build brands that move markets and people. Combining strategy, design, digital innovation, and AI-powered execution, the studio creates distinctive brand identities, digital experiences, and growth programmes for...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Wrexham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
simple.studio is an independent Bulgarian company.We create visual communication for both print & digital media and we are here to make your way to success - simple...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- IT Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Burgas, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a UK based web design studio. We have over 20 years experience in the web, eCommerce and digital marketing landscape. Our mission is to give small and medium sized businesses an affordable yet powerful platform, to help them achieve their goals...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Maldon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Christie Lee Associates (CLA) is a UK-based strategic communications and public affairs consultancy that helps organizations build influence, manage stakeholder relationships, and navigate complex policy environments. The agency specializes in public affairs, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brand identities + packaging design that sells, seduces, and steals the spotlight. We don't do dull. We do bold, rebellious, and vibrant. Think neon explosions, color-drenched masterpieces, and designs that make people say, "Damn, I need this!"...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Richmond Hill, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
MIATI is an innovative design and technology studio dedicated to streamlining operational processes by offering a human-centered service prioritizing quality and outcomes. Our expertise lies in crafting both printed and digital assets with a focus on functionality while preserving aesthetic appeal. Our...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Indaiatuba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Fragtal is a strategic design agency that helps brands grow through thoughtful design, technology, and storytelling. They specialize in crafting digital products, brand identities, and experiences that connect deeply with audiences. With a focus on creativity and innovation, Fragtal empowers businesses to...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cristian, the innovative leader of MATRAFOX studio, transforms brand narratives using creativity as his tool. He pioneers the fusion of Consumer Packaged Goods with digital realms, revealing brands' latent potential to forge authentic customer connections...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Digital Butter, we craft visual and verbal identities that elevate small businesses to the recognition they deserve. We provide straightforward strategies and clear guidance to ease the process for our clients...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tocographic is a Canadian creative agency specializing in innovative design. We focus on blending creative design with marketing strategies and modern technology to enhance our clients digital presence, boost customer engagement, and drive growth in sales and business development...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design by D is a studio specializing in graphic and web design, offering services tailored to both businesses and individuals. They place strong emphasis on brand identity development, ensuring each project communicates a cohesive visual message...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mbombela, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matt Chansky is helping brands communicate with clarity, emotion, and distinction–across every medium that matters. As an award-winning creative partner, he brings creative direction, copywriting, and design together to build cohesive, lasting brand experiences...
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- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Curitiba-PR-based design studio focused on brand development, strategic positioning, and packaging design. With more than a decade of experience in the creative industry, we blend deep expertise in visual identity and branding to craft solutions that empower businesses and build meaningful...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rodéo is a Paris-based creative studio that develops distinctive brand identities, visual systems, and creative experiences through a balance of elegance and irreverence. With a holistic approach to creation, the studio combines strategic thinking, design, and cultural insight to build brands that feel both...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ALL FOR Agency is a founder-led, woman-owned design studio based in Chicago, specializing in brand, visual, web, and packaging design. The agency focuses on creating cohesive, high-impact design systems that help businesses present themselves with clarity, consistency, and confidence...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovators4u has been a trusted platform for numerous clients, offering comprehensive brand solutions. Our expert team covers every aspect of your brand, driven by a client-first approach to ensure success...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our work encompasses identity creation, brand development, digital, print, environmental graphics and more, all in house...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! I'm Shari Brews, a freelancer with 10 years of experince. I have been working on a wide variety of design projects for Companies both large and small.Based in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Palante Studio from Lima, Peru. We create innovative and impactful identities, passionately illustrate, and enhance with design...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a design company located in Minneapolis, MN, passionate about solving problems and developing creative solutions for all your business or personal needs...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Kelsey Tara Nicole, I'm a professional Graphic & Brand Designer and Brand Design Strategist currently based in Toronto, Ontario...
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- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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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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.
















































