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Design Eleven is a creative design agency established in 2002 and based on the West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire border in the United Kingdom. With 24 years of experience, the agency offers multidisciplinary design expertise across data visualisation, animation, branding and design, infographics, and...
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- Newbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Writora Publishers is a book publishing agency based in La Porte, Texas, helping authors develop, publish, distribute, and market books for global audiences. Its services cover ghostwriting, editing, publishing and production, book marketing, and author branding, with options for complete publishing packages...
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- La Porte, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MyMediaDesigner is a bay area digital marketing boutique. We specialize in responsive website design, graphic design, video production, and collateral marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With over two decades of experience, Kerigan Marketing Associates (KMA) stands out as a beacon for businesses looking to reach the next level. Our team - composed of professionals with deep roots in big brands - specializes in helping companies within the healthcare, education, tourism and financial services...
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- Mexico Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevating your brands to new heights. Join us on a journey where every pixel tells a story, and every idea ignites endless possibilities...
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- Location
- Springfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Flow Agency LLC is dedicated to inspiring and elevating brands by delivering seamless and exceptional design experiences tailored to their unique identities and goals. With a focus on innovation and creativity, we strive to help our clients stand out in their respective markets...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rated Original is a full-service website design and digital marketing agency that specializes in growing businesses by creating, maintaining, and launching brands, as well as rebranding. We understand and embrace the need for change. We also know that a website or marketing strategy can't be static; it has to...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Mbombela, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Media BD Agency is a dynamic advertising agency specializing in delivering impactful marketing solutions across various media platforms. With a team of creative experts, Focuses on crafting strategic campaigns tailored to clients' unique needs, enhancing brand visibility, and driving engagement...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Listen, there are a lot of agencies out there. Finding the right team that understands your vision can be confusing and downright overwhelming.This is where we come in. We focus on humanizing the experience and only have one objective, making your vision come to life.We make ourselves available to...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe marketing isn't about brand recognition and traffic generation, but it is about creating and optimizing the user journey through conversion. This pivotal section of the user journey is the point of action as this is where we drive return on investment. As your marketing agency, we don't stop at...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Crystal Lake, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TechDxon - The Digital Hexagon of Innovation and Creativity. Your digital innovation hub with cutting-edge services...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our capabilities range from logo design and printed materials to photography and illustration. However, our core focus is web design and custom application development. Companies work with us when they need a partner who understands online technologies and want to create a better customer engagement...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Wausau, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lot Designs is a branding and digital design studio delivering Webflow development, Shopify e-commerce builds, and subscription-based creative support for growing brands. We create cohesive brand systems where identity, UX, and conversion strategy work together to drive measurable business results...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hagonoy, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create custom logos in Los Angeles, helping businesses of all sizes build strong brands...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Century, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our amazing team is at the forefront of crafting unforgettable brand identities, intuitive user experiences, and seamless product designs with cutting-edge front-end and back-end development expertise...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blackstone is a creative marketing and advertising agency in Barcelona and Madrid with 30+ years activating leading brands. We work as a senior team embedded in our client's marketing, with four disciplines under one roof: Creative (branding, naming, packaging, advertising, video production), Digital (SEO...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Warsaw & Vilnius-based design studio with a global reach, specialising in brand personalitythe synergy of voice and appearance. We work for those who care about their brand's character...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DelPage Technologies is a U.S. software and technology services firm that builds custom applications, AI tools and accessible websites for public agencies, schools, churches, nonprofits and small businesses. The team also remediates documents to Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA, produces online courses and...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Brunswick, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
Left Bank Design takes the stress out of digital. We deliver personal service, clear strategy and websites that drive bookings. From web design to SEO and digital marketing, we help tourism and lifestyle brands grow with less effort and more impact...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Still Not Scared is a small creative studio based in Geelong, just down the road from Melbourne. We work with business owners, charities, and non-profits to bring bold, attention-grabbing ideas to lifehelping brands stand out, connect, and leave a lasting impression...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Standard Forge is dedicated to the art of crafting logos, designs, advertisements and other visual assets that elevate your company's status as a frontrunner in the industry...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Jackson Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design and manage brands and digital products with a multidisciplinary, strategic, and creative approach...
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- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Aago, we thrive on the celebration of diversity, which fuels our passion for collaborating with brands from across the globe. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique needs and challenges of each client, empowering them to achieve their business...
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Every brand has a story to tell. We create short brand videos, provide you with a social media strategy and look after the execution, getting measurable results. Who are you? What do you do Why do you do it? We help you develop your own unique story during a brand story and strategy workshop, after which we...
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- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a better digital marketing agency, we offer comprehensive, real-world, wheels- meet-the-road solutions that move the needle. You'll come to see us as digital marketing professionals who have been there and back again.Let's build something extraordinary together...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From the moment of its establishment in 1997, our agency is set as an "additional team member" of clients, adding marketing expertise to their business activities. Verbal and visual differentiation, clear communication and strong brands have been our priorities ever since. Along with the services of...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a growth focused digital marketing & innovative agency. we believe that as the interactive universe continues to grows. Our flexible solutions will help you meet your business goals...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help businesses communicate their to stand out within their market niches. We are a specialized B2B branding agency...
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- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PanthLab is a bold branding agency that merges human creativity with AI precision to craft unforgettable brand identities. We help startups and scale-ups evolve with strategy-first design, striking visuals, and positioning that commands attention...
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Freedom Farm Digital is a web design and digital marketing agency helping businesses build strong online foundations through modern websites, thoughtful UX/UI design, and performance-driven marketing strategies. We focus on creating clean, scalable digital experiences that improve visibility, engagement, and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Milford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Were a Forfar-based branding and marketing company with over 50 years of helping businesses grow. From logos and print to full rebrands and websites, we keep things simple, creative, and focused on what makes a real difference for your business...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Forfar, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Since 2007, we've been bringing out brilliance in businesses through award-winning strategies, brand identities and brand activations to create, restore and evolve brands that people love to buy from, work for and be part of...
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- Logo Design
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We guide industrial and professional services firms through an efficient BrandFIRST process to fuel their marketing, increase sales, and grow with purpose. BrandFIRST delivers a Brand Blueprint: the foundation for marketing, culture-building, attracting talent, and business strategy...
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- Location
- Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We assist our partners and clients with cutting-edge and highly fresh advertising and marketing solutions that support their business growth both internally and externally.With the help of upscale clarity about their respective fields, our skilled experts convert your ideas into action. Through a...
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- Web Development
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Outline Studios is a luxury branding agency that helps contemporary businesses transform into distinctive, purpose-driven brands through strategy, design, and creative direction. The studio combines brand strategy, visual identity, naming, packaging, and digital experiences to craft brands that inspire...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Raipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Leading Web & Mobile App Development Company specializing in AI, Flutter, React Native, custom software, and enterprise solutions...
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- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Digital Marketing
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- Kozhikode, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Exhibition stand builder and stall fabricators offering custom stall design, fabrication, printing, flooring, and full stall setup services for trade shows...
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
JAM provides strategic branding and packaging design to clients...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are here to assist with all of your design and printing needs. We offer a wide range of graphic design, illustrating, website design, and website maintenance services...
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Urban Geko is a branding agency in Orange County and web design agency in Newport Beach helping companies elevate their brand and digital presence when their current website or identity no longer reflects the caliber of their organization...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Quint Creative is a Brazilian design studio specialising in brand identity and packaging for premium products. They partner with agencies and enterprises to craft visuals that elevate shelf presence and build lasting brand impact...
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- Branding
- Location
- Joinville, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TPSquared offers clear guidance and support across a spectrum of creative, print, and digital marketing content for businesses of all scales, from startups to global brands, locally and globally. Our expertise lies in creating impactful business narratives, fostering trust, and demonstrating the value your...
- Location
- Wombourne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
At Leibowitz Design we help you navigate through the complex communications scenarios you are facing today. With over 20 years of experience working across many industries...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there! My name is Sara-Jane Austen, I'm a professional Branding, Web & Graphic Designer and founder of Designerbloom...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Location
- Porirua, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there, we are Deer Designer! We are your design team: reliable and always available. From a complete brand identity to websites and slide decks, if you can imagine it, we can create it!...
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- Branding
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Firedog helps organizations develop distinctive corporate identity design that reflects their strategic positioning and resonates with target audiences. Their team blends creative insights with thoughtful visual systems from logos and typography to color palettes and visual guidelines to create memorable...
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- Branding
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Gigil Australia delivers corporate identity design that goes beyond logos to build cohesive visual systems and brand assets that make businesses instantly recognizable. Their creative team combines strategy and visual design to establish identities that reflect a company's values and set it apart from...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- Woombye, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ProsperoWeb delivers corporate identity design that helps businesses communicate their essence through cohesive visuals and strategic brand assets. Their services include logo creation, corporate stationery, naming and brand guidelines to build a unified identity that resonates with customers...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Curran & Connors crafts strategic corporate identity design that helps organizations strengthen brand presence and communicate core values with clarity and impact. Their team blends creative strategy with thoughtful visual systems from logos to brand books to build identities that resonate across audiences...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- Holbrook, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
am:pm graphics offers top quality design and print that will inspire confidence and help you connect with your customers. From the design of your logo and branding through to professional promotional materials and a website to be proud of...
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- Design Services
- Location
- Shaw, United Kingdom
- 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.