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WE BELIEVE in these 18 things: Brand Building, People, Concepts, Story-telling, Listening, Relationships, Strategy, Problem Solving, Going Deeper, Constructive Criticism, Politeness, Social Change, Accountability, Karma, Designing for a Sustainable Future, UFOs, Having Fun and that Design is a...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Maxobiz is a branding and UI/UX design agency helping businesses create memorable brands and user-centered digital experiences. Since 2008, we have delivered strategic branding, website design, and visual identity solutions for clients worldwide...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
I help brands and businesses to have a competitive image and communication, getting the best out of them, building loyalty with their audience and attracting new ones. From Bilbao to the rest of the world...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bilbao, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designers Up North is a Manchester-based web and graphic design company run by Jim Adams and Matt Parker. We design WordPress websites, eCommerce stores, brands and brochures for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Stretford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Award-winning designer able to turn complex information into clear, compelling and visually striking communication. Specializing in high-impact multi-page projects including business reports, brochures, white papers, catalogs, RFPs, infographics, editorial, magazines, annual reports, newsletters...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pugo Design Studio is a strategic design partner for business owners and marketing professionals who need reliable, high-quality branding and marketing design support. We combine strong design fundamentals, brand and marketing expertise, and a collaborative approach to deliver work that helps businesses move...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Liloan, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
FloBold is a branding and web design agency based in Bucharest. With over 14 years of experience in graphic design and visual identity...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Indiegogh Creative is an award-winning, woman-owned branding and packaging design agency that empowers female-founded and female-forward brands to launch, scale, and pivot smartly. We work directly with entrepreneurs and founding teams to develop brand strategy, visual identity systems, CPG packaging design...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Creates international and professional images for local brands, and also provides localization solutions to international brands that enter the China market...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Paperwing Studio offers book and layout design for authors and mission-driven organizations, creating clear, purposeful visuals that help stories take flight...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Frakas is a communication design studio and graphic design gallery, founded in 2010 by Loredana Bontempi and Emanuele Bonetti. Each project is approached as an opportunity to craft unique, contemporary solutions that reflect our clients' values. Combining research, technology, and creativity, we deliver brand...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cold is a six-person agency in Basildon, Essex, doing web design, SEO and digital marketing for businesses across Essex, London and the rest of the UK. We build in Webflow as a certified partner, and every SEO retainer includes AI search visibility, so clients show up on Google and get named when someone asks...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
To be your go-to partner, offering customized options that match your style and objectives. With services like UI/UX design, web development, digital marketing, and video animation, we keep things fun, fresh, and focused on results. You can count on our unlimited revisions, top-notch support, and personalized...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Wise Up Marketing, we treat your business as if it were our own. Founded in 2010 by Mary-Anne Amies, Wise Up Marketing was created to meet the growing demand for digital marketing services. We help businesses reach their customers across all touch points by leveraging our extensive experience in strategic...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Scitalis Design, we champion design thinking. We work hand-in-hand with businesses of all sizes from startups to large enterprises to ensure every project reflects our dedication to quality...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Freelance graphic designer with over 20 years experience. Based in the UK, I work with Clients of all sizes across various sectors. I specialise in brand identity, print design and Wordpress websites...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Molesey, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
M.Noelle Studios is a creative transformation powerhouse with over a decade of experience amplifying stories of hope, elevating powerful data through design, and collaborating kindly on building a better future for people and planet!...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cheryl is a UX/UI Designer, Illustrator, and Digital Creator located in the Isle of Man. Specializing in creating intuitive interfaces, engaging user experiences, and visually striking designs...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Douglas, Isle of Man
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create user-friendly and clear websites. We deal with graphic and publishing activities...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Liberec, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OneKind Creative is an award-winning design studio that helps purpose-led businesses and charities bring their stories to life through thoughtful & impactful design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pang Brands
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are a branding studio founded by two brothers with a shared dream of entrepreneurship. Our drive to grow, create, and achieve has been at the heart of everything we do from the very beginning...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yuanyuan Su is a Design Director with a decade of experience crafting brand identities, visual systems, and multi-channel campaigns. Her work is driven by clarity, strategic narrative, and purposeful collaboration...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Theresa Quedenfeld is a graphic designer focused on creating thoughtful, purpose-driven visuals. Specializing in branding, layout, and digital content, she crafts cohesive design systems that bring clarity, consistency, and meaningful connection across both print and digital platforms...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kymera Media Ltd is a multi-BAFTA winning creative agency renowned for its expertise in animation and film. Our array of services is tailored to help you effectively connect with your audience, enhance conversions, elevate brand awareness, and convey your narrative with compelling storytelling techniques...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Wing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Creative Dream Designs and Brands is a UAE-based creative and digital agency delivering impactful design and performance-driven digital solutions. From websites, SEO, branding, and graphics to print and social media, the team blends creativity, strategy, and qualitybacked by 5-star Google reviews...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
BRANDING IS WHAT WE DO specializes in making brands shine through captivating graphic design, cost-effective printing and high-converting websites. As a locally-owned and operated company, our primary goal is to offer top-notch design and printing solutions at competitive prices...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Gancz Creations, we take a holistic design approach to unlock the transformative power of creativity and drive meaningful change in the world. As a creative agency serving clients throughout Canada and the USA, we design impactful visual communication and immersive digital experiences for social...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ville-Marie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Welcome to Shine Graphic Design! We are a small creative graphic design studio owned by Sharon Bulmer and based in Wellington New Zealand. We specialise in Graphic Design, Company Branding and Web Design...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Can you imagine why to choose CW Creative? We help grow your business, online and offline. We personalize local print, graphic and web design services. CW Creative is founded in 1994 by Mollie Lannen...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Barre, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Welcome to bcdbooks! My name is Kresimir Colic, I'm a freelance designer based in Zagreb, Croatia. After many years spent building my portfolio in 2019 I finally started freelancing...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Colleen Rollins, a graphic designer recently relocated to LA, is intrigued by leading creative teams and possesses a strong focus on optimizing workflows and maintaining organization...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Printing Graphics is a print design agency that provides comprehensive printing services and solutions for businesses of all sizes. Focused on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Printing Graphics has maintained its market-leading position for over thirty years. The agency provides graphic design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Yay Brigade, a Los Angeles-based design studio passionate about creating and building websites as well as working on print projects...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The agency is a leading printing and advertising company in Qatar known for delivering high-quality prints that captivate and inspire. Their services ensure top-notch visual appeal and effective marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The award-winning design agency based in Midland, Michigan specializes in helping businesses distinguish themselves in a competitive market. They offer a range of services including creative website design, search engine optimization, branding, print design, and photography and video services to effectively...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Midland, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Book Publishing Forge is a publishing and author support agency that helps writers bring their books to market through professional services including editing, ghostwriting, publishing, formatting, cover design, marketing, and distribution solutions...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...
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- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
W Design Co. is a full-service marketing agency dedicated to building brands and growing businesses. W stands for wow factor, which we achieve by uniting ingenious strategy and impactful design to build inspired brands that make their mark. As a creative branding house, we understand that great design starts...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Waterloo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Figuro is a design studio renowned for its expertise at the intersection of creativity, data-driven marketing, and strategic insights. With a commitment to excellence, we blend innovative design principles with analytical rigor to deliver impactful solutions that drive measurable results for our clients...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Forge is an Auckland based Creative Agency that offers branding, web design, development, and a full range of marketing services to businesses in New Zealand and around the world...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Analog Archive is a design studio that helps small brands, creatives and start-ups build visuals that feel human, honest, and personal. We specialize in design, branding, and content creation, crafting story-driven visuals rooted in identity...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dasha Wagner
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Dasha Wagner is an award-winning digital designer with over a decade of experience. Throughout her career, Dasha has collaborated with several well-known brands, such as Disney, Universal Studios, Aveda, Walmart, and Southeastern Groceries...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The activators of your digital communication. Sympozium your web agency in Bordeaux, brings together all the expertise you need to create your website, mobile app or other communication media...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bordeaux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rebecca has been managing the studio since 1997 and holds a Master's degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction from the Royal College of Art, London...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Raynham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Scot is a proactive leader who motivates and guides the creative team in generating innovative ideas, collaborating closely with key stakeholders. He excels in developing high-quality designs, branding, online advertising, and product strategies...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Product Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Yellow Bold, we believe in the transformative power of design. Since 2013, our graphic design agency in Porto, Portugal, has been creating innovative and eye-catching designs to help businesses like yours make a lasting impression...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi! I'm Tarras Zellerbach-Adams. Most days, you'll catch me strolling with my dog by the ocean, bouncing between local events, or meticulously crafting intricate pen-and-ink illustrations...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DeadSky Studio focuses on creating cohesive and immersive brand experiences across various touchpoints from digital platforms and marketing materials to physical spaces and events. Their creative process includes brand discovery, positioning, visual and verbal identity, and brand maintenance, ensuring every...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Raffaella Losito is a creative and adaptable professional with over 8 years of experience providing impactful design and photography services across the academic, museum, and corporate sectors...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a team of creative and technical specialists, brought together by a shared belief that great design should support those driving positive change. We intentionally keep our team small, allowing us to flex and adapt based on project scope and resources...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Print Design Agency FAQs
What is a print design agency?
A print design agency is an agency that crafts visual materials specifically designed for physical printing. Its work focuses on amplifying a brand identity by designing the client’s end products that will be printed. These agencies often operate as a one-stop shop for all print design needs, from initial concept development to final output delivery.
Print design is often confused with printing itself, as clients usually expect these two services to go hand in hand. Although some print design agencies offer both customarily, this is not always the case, as the printing process is another discipline altogether.
How does a print design agency help brands with physical brand assets?
A print design agency helps brands with physical brand assets by handling all creative and technical aspects pertaining to the printing. Its process typically commences with defining a concept that corresponds with the brand’s philosophy, objective, and target audience.
Guided by the concept, the team then prepares high-quality visuals, including illustrations, typography, and photography integration, to bring the idea to fruition. Once the visuals are approved, it handles the technical aspects of preparing the design files for printing and making sure they meet printing requirements.
Which businesses see the most value from professional print design?
Businesses that rely heavily on a physical presence and tangible materials to connect with their audience see the most value from professional print design. This includes entities across retail, real estate, and hospitality, which use items like branded packaging, signage, and brochures.
Additionally, businesses that produce custom apparel, such as t-shirts and hoodies, or specialize in personalized products like photo books and invitations, also benefit immensely from high-quality print design to differentiate their offerings and capture attention.
What are the top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025?
The top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025 are:
What core and specialized services do print design companies provide?
Print design companies create meticulous designs for brand collaterals, such as:
- Business cards
- Book covers
- Magazines
- Brochures and flyers
- Banners, signage and stationery
- Posters and billboards
How much do print design services cost in 2025?
The cost of print design services in 2025 is highly variable, with a wide range of pricing models and factors influencing the final investment. While a general range of $100 to $150 per hour is a common starting point for many businesses, this figure can vary depending on the project's complexity, type of print design, and the location of the agency.
To get a more accurate estimate, here is a cost breakdown for different type of collaterals:
- Business cards: $50-$2,500 average
- Book covers: $150-$500 per book cover
- Brochures and flyers: $2,500-$10,000
- Banners and signage: $600-$800
- Posters: $150-$250 per hour
- Billboards: $150-$500 per hour
How long does it typically take to receive initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency?
The typical timeline for receiving initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency varies, but it's directly tied to the project's scope and the agency's workload.
For a simple project like a business card or flyer, you might see initial drafts within a few days to a week. However, for larger projects like packaging or a full branding suite, this phase can take two to three weeks, as it requires more in-depth research and strategic development.
What should you look for when hiring a print design agency?
When hiring a print design agency, begin by thoroughly reviewing their portfolio to see if their aesthetic and expertise align with your brand's vision, while paying attention to the variety and quality of their past work. Beyond the visuals, ask for client testimonials or case studies to gauge their communication skills and reliability. You should also confirm that they have specific experience with the type of physical assets you need, like packaging or signage.
What red flags should you watch out for when choosing a print design partner?
When selecting a print design partner, be wary of red flags like a lack of a professional portfolio or negative client testimonials. Avoid agencies that are unresponsive, communicate poorly, or make unrealistic promises about turnaround times or pricing. Additionally, it's a major red flag if they don't seem knowledgeable about the technical aspects of printing, as this can lead to costly errors and a subpar final product.
What questions should you ask a print design agency before signing a contract?
Before signing a contract with a print design agency, here are some key questions you should ask to ensure the candidate is a good fit for your project:
- What designs have you worked on in the same industry as ours?
- How would you define your team’s art style?
- What is your timeline for a print design project from conceptualization to final presentation?
- What services are included in your pricing?
- Will you designate a team for our project, or will an individual designer handle it?
- Are the designs original or based on stock art or templates?
- Who will be our point of contact on your team?
- How many rounds of revisions are included in your fees?
- What is your approval process for the final design?
- Can you connect me with trusted suppliers if you don’t provide in-house printing services?
How does working with a print design agency differ from DIY tools or freelancers?
A print design agency typically handles prepress checks, color calibration, and communicates directly with printers, so you’re less likely to waste money on reprints or mismatched colors. Freelancers may produce strong designs but often leave you to manage print vendors yourself, while DIY tools often rely on pre-designed templates, which can result in a lack of originality and make your brand look generic.
If your project involves large runs, specialty finishes (like foil or embossing), or brand consistency across many assets, an agency saves you costly trial-and-error, whereas freelancers or DIY work better for simple, one-off materials.
Which design tools, production techniques, and vendor networks do top print agencies use?
Top print agencies rely on the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, using Illustrator for vector logos, InDesign for multi-page layouts like brochures, and Photoshop for image editing. For production, they often choose between digital printing for quick, low-volume runs and offset printing for superior quality on large orders.
These agencies also have a network of trusted printers and vendors, which allows them to recommend specialized techniques like embossing, letterpress, or die-cutting and manage the entire production process to guarantee a high-quality final product.
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.