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Custom Designs Boxes build brands and an 20+ Year experienced workforce to design Custom Boxes, Custom packaging, creative die-cut designer boxes that satisfy the needs of heavy or light, big or small, casual or luxurious products/businesses...
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- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Manassas Park, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Rubik delivers quick, efficient, and high-quality design solutions with a no-code approach. We help businesses turn ideas into seamless digital experiences fast. Our team specializes in intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling designs that eliminate complexity and accelerate growth...
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- Product Design
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/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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- Digital Marketing
- 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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- Web Development
- 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
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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- Logo Design
- 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
Were a small UK web design business focused on helping small businesses build modern, mobile friendly websites that genuinely support their growth...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
We are a team of digital marketing specialists that partner with clients to create online experiences designed to help their brands evolve, engage, and stand out.Lets talk about your current and long term goals for your small to medium-size business and grow together to create solutions and results...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Drift Studio is a brand and digital design studio helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations build memorable identities, websites, and digital experiences. We combine strategy, creativity, and thoughtful design to create brands that connect and move beyond the ordinary...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A brand and product design studio for travel, hospitality and lifestyle. We build the identities, websites and products that make experience brands the one people remember, from the first conversation through to the thing being live and used...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Warwick, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Net 'n' Design is a passionate, forward-thinking agency that cultivates long-term connections with its clients. We are a creative team that creates high-quality websites, e-shops, and blogs. Net 'n' Design is an independent creative agency located just a few minutes from Patras's downtown. With over ten years...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Patras, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Branding
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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
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vivoadv, a Genoa-based creative agency with expertise in branding and digital experiences. We bring a high-level aesthetic, inspired by global trends and core design principles, to every project. Our mission is to help our clients give their business a unique identity, stand out in the market, and achieve...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Genoa, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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
Hi! We're Dumb Dumb Ideas, a Design Studio in the heart of the art capital of the Philippines. providing new takes and fresh ideas to young hip brands...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Angono, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/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
- PPC
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- Location
- New Milford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Floresta Creative is a Denver-based design studio built for founders and growing teams who want intentional creative work, not just deliverables. Floresta is a Webflow Certified Partner specializing in web design, development, brand identity, and digital marketing design...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Commerce City, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brndry is a full service strategic branding and digital growth agency delivering end-to-end creative, marketing and development solutions. From crafting distinctive brand identities and intuitive digital experiences to executing performance-driven marketing campaigns. Brndry partners with businesses across...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Apex Studio is an Auckland-based digital agency specialising in strategy-led website design and development for growing businesses. We combine strategic thinking with high-quality design to build websites that attract, engage, and convert. Our services include web design, web development, branding, SEO, and...
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- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DesignStack is a full-service web design and creative agency that helps businesses establish and grow their digital presence through website development, branding, graphic design, SEO, and mobile applications. With over 20 years of industry experience, the agency delivers tailored digital solutions that...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Weymouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
VRN Creative is a Toronto experiential marketing and branding agency for founders who need strategy and execution from one partner. We run social, paid media, content, email and brand activations for clients across CPG, hospitality, events and professional services, and we manage every engagement as...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From brand identities to packaging to interiors, The Factor X delivers holistic design solutions that elevate your business...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Luce Media is an award-winning digital marketing agency that delivers customers with its proven digital marketing strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fairview, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- 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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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Logo 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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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Kozhikode, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
1&O is a marketing strategy agency built on behavioural science. We work with ambitious B2B and D2C brands, established businesses with little or no social presence and high ticket sellers generating leads online. Our proprietary MAPS Framework maps buyer psychology before anything gets made, so every...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
- Branding
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Studio Alpeto, a team of web designers, graphic designers, and software engineers! Were on a mission to deliver the best possible design & development solutions for your business needs...
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- Branding
- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are Selene Art and Design! We are lovers of the visual beauty and the small details, the extra that provides harmony to everything around us. Based in Miami in 2016...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
GoldfishLab is not a traditional design agency, were are a collective. We pair our locals with a network of world-class professionals of complementary fields to provide you with the best solution for your business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Aysha Lilani, a Graphic Designer and Illustrator, specializes in branding and editorial design. Utilizing visual communication, she assists in the creation and provision of inventive branding materials tailored for start-ups or social enterprises...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are Trillion a results-driven creative agency. We use strategic brand development and smart marketing strategies to help our clients grow. Let us revitalize your branding, design your next campaign, or redevelop your website into a lead generating machine...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Location
- Madison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hyper is a multidisciplinary agency from Zagreb where design meets strategy. We don't just create visuals; we build brands that connect with people. With a team of ten experts, we cover everything from branding and packaging to SEO and digital campaigns. We believe in simplicity and the power of a clear...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Sussman Creative is a full-service web design and development agency based in New Jersey, combining strategy, design, and engineering to deliver effective digital solutions. We help businesses build custom digital products that combine thoughtful design with powerful engineering. From AI-driven solutions to...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Medford, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Unifold, we are helping founders and entrepreneurs align their brand values to their brand identity. Our goal is to design an impactful brand identity that will elevate your brand's presence...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed

17Seven
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.A global branding, web & product design studio for tech startups, enterprise & lifestyle brands. We work with forward-thinking companies who are brave enough to take bold moves in their business...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Thane, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your go-to UI/UX destination for seamless, stunning, strategic design because every pixel should work as hard as you do...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Boxel Technology is a 3D design studio specializing in game art, environments, and asset creation for Unity and Unreal Engine. We deliver optimized, high-quality models tailored for both stylized and realistic projects. Our focus is on clean topology, performance, and visual appeal, helping developers and...
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- Design Services
- Print Design
- VR/AR
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Abdul Hakīm, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
13Creative Studio provides Graphic Designing & Web Designing Services in Delhi NCR for startups and small businesses, our services include Creative Packaging Design in Delhi, Brochure Designing in Delhi, Logo Design Services in Delhi, and Website Designing Services in Delhi...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tirupati Office Systems specializes in modern office furniture, offering ergonomic chairs, workstations, conference furniture, and customized workspace solutions for businesses across India...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BigBrandTheory is a distinguished branding, design, and marketing agency, celebrated for its strategic foresight and creative intelligence. As a three-time award winner for Best Design Studio in India, we specialize in building digital-first, consumer-centric brands. We collaborate with future-focused...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $600/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Marvelland Brand Design Center focuses on the field of skin care, health care products and food packaging design, providing brand visual design services and packaging design services for various brands. Since its inception, the company has served hundreds...
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- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hangzhou, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
VGDS Global is one of the Best Presentation Design Company in USA, specializing in creating powerful, visually engaging presentations that inspire and persuade. Our expert designers transform complex ideas into impactful slides that help businesses, startups, and professionals communicate with clarity and...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kakkanad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Dimension, where form meets feeling and every design speaks with purpose. Whether it's a culturally nuanced logo, a sharply edited photograph, or pixel-perfect graphics this space is curated for founders, creatives, and dreamers who want identity, not just imagery. From professional polish to artistic...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Welcome to Bowiedacapo Creative! My name is Bowie Lai, founder of the Bowiedacapo Creative. Working as a graphic designer living and working in Hong Kong...
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- Print Design
- Advertising
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
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- Average Hourly Rate
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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.
















































