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Hello! My name is Slavoljub Cirkovic, the person and owner behind SCART Design. I have a story 10 years long based on simplicity and creativity...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Sokobanja, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping brands medium to small, solve their biggest challenges by listening to their pain points, devising a plan that is agreeable and turning that concept into a beautiful reality that meets all of their goals...
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- Hackettstown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With a presence in the Advertising and Marketing industry since 1976, our enduring success is rooted in fostering deep, trusting relationships with our clients...
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- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Metamorphosys is an expanding full-service Creative & Digital Agency that brings together expertise in strategy, marketing, design, and people engagement. With a strong foothold in emerging markets, the agency excels at delivering comprehensive solutions across these domains...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tangerang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inverness Design Studio is a leading creative agency specialising in professional logo design, web development, and branding services for businesses in Inverness and the Scottish Highlands. We craft custom, modern designs to elevate your brand identity, including minimalist logos, responsive websites, and...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Inverness, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ricky Stevens
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Ricky Stevens is a Creative Director and designer who creates bold, purposeful brand and digital experiences. He values ideas that are clear, craft that serves a purpose, and design that genuinely engages people rather than merely embellishing...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Clores Design, we go beyond aesthetics. We build story-led branding, packaging, and websites for lifestyle brands driven by purpose...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio AIO
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Studio AIO is a Kuwait-based all-in-one creative design studio specializing in branding, packaging, web design, illustrations, apps, photography, and print design. Known for pushing creative boundaries and blending tradition with modern design, the studio creates unique and impactful visual experiences for...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zalaznik Creative is a full-service design and branding studio that integrates web, print, laser-engraving and promotional solutions to help small-to-medium businesses build memorable and cohesive brand experiences...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We build brands that drive investor confidence, cultural alignment, and long-term growth. With 14+ years of experience with 60+ companies across biotech, tech, fashion, education, private capital, and more, I've led global teams, filed patents, and helped clients raise capital and scale...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FifthHouse is a Nashville-based creative studio specializing in brand identity, web design, and fractional creative services. Built on Fortune 500 experience, we deliver project-based work and ongoing creative partnerships for B2B marketing teams and founders...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We have designs on getting your brand into the public eye and doing it well. The world doesn't need another wishy-washy brand, let's make it a better, high-aesthetic place to evolve into and let's do it now. Cause as in the immortal words of The Doors: "the time to hesitate is through"...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service design agency that helps companies with new or established brands create strategic marketing and digital assets...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advert LAB is a creative agency based in the Baltics, offering a full range of marketing and advertising services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. We specialize in brand identity, communication strategy, social media management, digital campaigns, content marketing, graphic design, pr...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
STRE is a Bangkok branding and digital marketing agency that takes brands from first research to live campaigns. Half our clients are Thai businesses rebranding, launching new brands or promoting campaigns at home; the other half are international companies entering Thailand and Southeast Asia, plus Thai...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
JK Creative helps businesses develop & elevate branding + marketing that is high-quality, unique, and effective...
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- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sabik Design is a design studio specializing in branding and packaging in the food industry. We help businesses to bring their brand to the next level, whether is is a start up or a company looking for a fresh new look, we bring together our passion for design, storytelling, and creativity to create something...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! I'm Jaysie Grabensteinfounder and Creative Designer of Stellar Jay Art & Design living in Northern Colorado. I am originally from a small city in Nebraska and am a graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
I'm Todd Anderson, a specialist in designing thoughtful, innovative and sustainable branding and packaging solutions for multinational clients and their products...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! My name is Lorena Elliott, I'm founder of Lorena Elliott Design Studio. In my experience of 10 years I was focused on creating and delivering clear, effective messaging for many organizations in a wide variety of industries...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Latitude Studio is a creative agency founded in 2018 Wheeler Juell and Emily Juell. We are specializing in specializing in photography, branding + design, and websites...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ridgway, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Acreativeal is a boutique design studio led by Alix, specializing in graphic design, web design, branding, and digital/print advertising. The studio is known for its clean, story-driven, and problem-solving approach to creating visually engaging brand experiences...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Alberta Beach, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Venture Designs is graphic design studio, with a passion for branding, digital markeitng, advertising, content writing and electronic arts...
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- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Lenexa, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are Finicky Fox Design! Whether you have any awesome ideas that you can't wait to share, or you don't have any clue what you want or needwell work together to determine how I can help and what designs will catapult you to success...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Palmer Lake, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Catenary Solutions specialises in connecting technologies and markets to give a successful and profitable outcome. Combining deep technical knowledge with sound strategic marketing perspective and passion, Catenary Solutions works with companies to deliver added value in technology product commercialisation...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Cerys Owen, a graphic designer and illustrator, possesses an inquisitive nature, a passion for narrative, and a deep appreciation for artistic expression in its myriad forms. She delights in crafting vibrant, personality-infused creations and often merges her adept hand-drawing abilities with digital...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
RICE DEAN GRAPHICS specializes in professional graphic design of web, print, and display media in a wide variety of formats including: custom logos, website development, marketing collateral, exhibit graphics, annual reports, catalogs, newsletters, manuals, and much more...
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- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Morristown, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Seven Places Productions is a professional Web Design and Development company based on Florida's Space Coast region providing responsive web design and development, search engine friendly, mobile-ready, ADA-compliant accessible sites in a timely manner at an affordable price...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an Australian based Graphic Design Subscription offering monthly flat rate access to your own designer daily...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Pencil Creative Lab is a professional creative design studio offering branding, packaging design, graphic design, and modern WordPress websites for businesses targeting global markets such as the USA, UK, and Australia. We specialize in FMCG, food and supplement packaging, Amazon FBA packaging, logo and brand...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Fortitude Creative is a Charlotte-based branding and marketing agency specializing in home service businesses, helping them grow through strategic design, SEO, and digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience, the agency delivers integrated solutionsfrom branding and print to PPC and videothat boost...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Papperie provides end-to-end eco-friendly global packaging solutions for brands worldwide. We offer low MOQs, international specialty paper sourcing, and fast turnarounds. Get quoted today!...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are crossbow, based in Corfu, Greece. Our story started as a one person project and we growth as a company.Our current services include graphic design, especially identity creation and branding,print, e-commerce development and social media management...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Corfu, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Meta-Group is a Chile-based integrated agency specializing in communications, marketing, social media, and design. Our expertise spans from comprehensive public relations to pioneering marketing strategies, crafting engaging social media content, and delivering impactful designs, all aimed at elevating our...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At JAM, we bring together brands and people, delivering cohesive solutions across branding, packaging, advertising, and social media. As part of our passionate and dedicated team, youre more than just a clientyoure an integral part of our agency. Together, through collaboration, we create something...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NOBRAND Agency specializes in crafting distinctive identities and digital solutions for luxury fashion brands, fine dining restaurants, and exclusive concepts. Our expertise spans across branding and digital design, strategic marketing, and positioning. We create visual stories through refined illustrations...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
One Design Company is a Chicago-based strategic design and development agency that creates impactful brand experiences at the intersection of research, communication, design, and technology. The agency is composed of a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, developers, and writers who collaborate...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We blend strategy and design with astrology and tarot to tap into your unique magic and reflect it in your brand, website, packaging, social media, and anything else you need to promote your work. Our process is fun, detail-oriented, and proven to boost selling power...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Summerland, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Armad Creative Solutions is a branding-led creative agency based in Armenia, offering design, animation, video production, and UI/UX services. We help startups and brands build bold, strategic identities and engaging visual experiences. With 12+ years of industry experience, we craft everything from logos and...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phoenix Custom Boxes offers high-quality, affordable custom packaging solutions with fast turnaround, premium printing, and full customization for all industries...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Graphic Studio is a professional graphic design and photo editing service provider specializing in clipping path, background removal, photo retouching, product image editing, logo design, and branding for eCommerce and businesses worldwide...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Katava Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses nationwide grow through strategy, branding, website design, SEO, content development, and paid media management...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Chester, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were an award-winning creative agency pushing businesses forward with bold branding, Shopify excellence and strategic design...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Stockport, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a group of young designers and creatives that share the same passion for helping brands grow to the best potential...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cebu City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Limbi.co is a design studio dedicated to creating both physical and digital solutions. We bring ideas to life through projects and products spanning web, e-commerce, industrial, and graphic design...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Las Condes, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
COM J'M DIGITAL is a digital marketing agency specializing in helping businesses strengthen their online presence and achieve measurable growth. Its services include search engine optimization (SEO), web design and development, social media marketing, PPC advertising, content marketing, email marketing...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sfax, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inkworks is a business dedicated to clients and projects of all sizes. Whether you're a start-up business or an organization that's been around for years, we are excited to see you thrive in a world where things are always changing and design and print must be top of the line...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! My name is Jakub Sudra, passionated graphic designer and illustration from Warsaw, Poland...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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.