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As a graphic designer, webdesigner and musician, I'm totally committed to each project.Listen - create - support: three words that describe my philosophy since 2005, the year pixandnet was founded...
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- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Mike Meulstee, and I'm a Multi-disciplined brand designer who create compelling multi-channel brand experiences that speak to missionminded humans...
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- 1 Project Listed
With 18 years of industry experience, I specialize in print and packaging design, creating thoughtful, creative solutions that combine strong visual impact with practical functionality...
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- Much Hoole, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ross Nathan is a vision-driven Senior Designer with over two decades of experience shaping brand identities, campaigns, and digital experiences that stand out. He thrives on variety, working across strategic brand systems and expressive, type-led design, brought to life through print, motion, and digital...
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- Print Design
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nazeing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I focus on high-quality branding for your business, visual assets, professional and corporate reports, web design/implementation, photography, and more...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Invermere, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Drawn from a blend of cultural influences, I create diverse, engaging, and socially conscious solutions. As a visual storyteller, I have a talent for conveying complex ideas strategically and have spent years assisting startups and organizations in developing impactful marketing and educational strategies...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DavidB.Studio is an independent, multidisciplinary graphic design practice. The studio develops brand identities, designs publications, builds websites, and creates exhibition graphics, posters, and a range of other visual communication materials...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi! My name is Tom Foyea, I'm a graphic designer and founder of Foye Design, based in Berkshire, UK. I specialize in branding, print, and event design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Maidenhead, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hollie Robinson is a designer committed to creating impactful, human-centered solutions that benefit both society and the environment. In her role as Senior UX Designer at UTS Rapido, she develops innovative and creative design solutions for a wide variety of clients...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pip Franke is an innovative graphic designer with a passion and experience in the Esports industry, social media, and marketing. He has an innate sense of professionalism and can easily adapt and fit in with any team, with my strong sense of teamwork and excellent communication skills...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GhostID
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.GhostID is built for those who are truly passionate about branding. We take care of the visual execution of your projects with efficiency, discretion, and precisionallowing you to concentrate on strategy and client relationships...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Campinas, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
THE RPS LLC in Al Quoz, Dubai, delivers top-quality printing solutions for businesses and individuals. We specialize in digital, UV, and offset printing, corporate gifts, custom T-shirts and uniforms, acrylic works, and bags. Combining modern technology, creativity, and attention to detail, we turn ideas into...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wonderhood Studios is an independent creative company that develops captivating brand, broadcast, and entertainment experiences designed to earn audience attention rather than interrupt it. The studio partners with brands and broadcasters to create culturally relevant ideas that people actively seek out...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Holywell Press is one of Oxford's oldest and best-loved commercial printers - but we do much more than just printing! We help organisations and individuals bring their projects and brands to life with beautiful graphic design and cleverly crafted digital materials. If you need help with logo design or...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Gaby Branding is a strategic clarity and identity experience to create & grow your brand in an empathetic, simple and flexible way...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Mérida, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
BMAC Creative is a full service marketing strategy and strategic design agency. BMAC Creative couples years of marketing experience with years of corporate design to provide clients with highly effective marketing strategies and elevated marketing and sales materials...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At the intersection of design and artistic expression we develop your branding strategy and design it to communicate through emotions that resonate with your audiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Lindsay Nicole Wong is a Los Angeles based graphic designer and art director currently at Red Bull Records, where she creates design assets for global artist campaigns. A font enthusiast with strong creative strategy roots, she brings a blend of agency and in-house experience to brand, campaign, and album...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eleonora Laas Design Studio is a team of skilled professionals specializing in design, advertising, and digital technologies...
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- Print Design
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creatively adorned mark maker, typographer, designer, and educator; working to propel an organizations brand presence in a variety of creative and innovative ways...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ekho Design is a digital agency that specializes in creating websites, branding and digital design solutions for non-profits, businesses and organizations focused on innovation & change...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We aim to craft impactful stories for our client-partners by building trust, understanding their vision, and working closely with themhighlighting their strengths while openly addressing areas for improvement. To create meaningful brand narratives, we prioritize empathy for our audience, honesty with our...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rockford, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
1804 is more than a bureau. It's a curator of possibility.Where business meets art. Where strategy meets instinct.Where products and experiences are crafted not just to sell but to stay...
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- Print Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Estudio EDE, a design consultancy that combines personalized strategy and effective design to respond to the changing needs of this world, becoming your strategic allies to transform ideas into tangible projects...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Las Condes, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Liz Elton is a Melbourne-based graphic designer and creative director with over 20 years of experience in the Australian publishing industry. Formerly working at major titles, she launched her own studio in 2022...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Los Hopper is a family-style creative studio. Together we combine Design and Art practices to initiate ideas and craft thoughtful branding experiences for cultural and commercial clients. The studio is directed by Stefano Giustiniani alongside a core team of graphic designers with diverse specialties...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Rafael de Escazú, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Im Junior Silva, a graphic designer with more than 18 years of experience, creating a diverse range of work spanning from print to digital design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a creative studio dedicated to crafting strategic and innovative solutions for brands and businesses aiming to make an impact in the digital landscape. Our services span branding, graphic design, digital marketing, and brand strategy, all designed to deliver meaningful and memorable results...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ipatinga, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dan Highwood
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Dan Highwood is an award-winning designer from the UK, specializing in graphic design, creative direction, and visual communication. He holds a Masters degree from Scuola Politecnica di Design in Italy and a Bachelors degree from Teesside University in the UK. His clients include The Venice Biennale, PBS...
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- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Rafael Almeida, and I'm helping businesses evolve into purposeful, distinctive brands. My focus is on uncovering what makes each company unique and driving meaningful results through thoughtful design and strategic branding...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ángela Rodríguez is a graphic designer, illustrator, and concept artist dedicated to revealing the extraordinary within everyday life...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PAX STUDIO is an award-winning boutique graphic design studio based in small-town North Carolina. We craft purposeful visual identities with integrity, guided by gratitude to the Creator...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Thomasville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Charlotte Lam is a Toronto-based graphic designer with a passion for creating compelling brand identities, print materials, and digital experiences. She combines creativity and strategy to deliver thoughtful, visually engaging design across multiple platforms...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Larissa Mendes is a graphic designer with a degree in Industrial Design from the Federal University of Santa Maria. She specializes in editorial design, branding, packaging, and lettering, and enjoys projects that emphasize strong typography, which she considers the essence of design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Santa Maria, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Birrd is a collective of branding specialists dedicated to ambitious brands. We partner with startups, growing companies, and forward-thinking teams to transform ideas into distinctive and memorable brand identities...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Real is an experienced and award-winning Cheshire web design agency. We love designing user friendly, bespoke websites that properly support our customers business goals. Our highly creative designers and developers will work closely with you every step of the way. Our high-quality web creations are always...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Scholar Green, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
JHT Design Agency has more than 14 years of experience in the market. The agency was created to positively impact our surroundings, through innovation and creativity. We are sure that ideas change the world and that is why our focus has always been based on consultancy and design in Branding 360, because we...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
MindSpring creates custom learning experiences and training programs, including videos and animations that build capability, support change, and deliver measurable results, grounded in adult learning and designed by people who care deeply about making learning work...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stralent Consulting is a boutique consulting firm working at the intersection of business strategy, brand strategy and transformation. We help organizations define where they want to go, how they create value, and how that value is understood and experienced by the people they serve...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Libré Creations, our specialization encompasses a diverse array of services tailored to elevate your digital presence. With expertise spanning website design, graphic design, social media content creation, video production, photography, and product branding, we craft dynamic and cohesive solutions to...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Middelburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Hovie
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Design Hovie Studios provides graphic design and brand consulting services to a wide range of entrepreneurs and businesses in the Northwest USA and throughout the world...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Livingston, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Keekee360Design is equipped to deliver the innovative content necessary to execute a comprehensive branding strategy to ignite your business...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Rich&Co is a creative design agency specialising in brand identity and graphic design for both web and print. We are renowned for excellent service, high-quality output and the added value I provide to my clients.I enjoy helping small businesses who need branding, websites and a range of other marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The driving force behind their work is the aspiration to depict their story and community in comprehensible ways while assisting others in doing the same. They recognize that many aspects of culture are entrenched in oppressive patriarchal and colonialist norms, and they find it essential to challenge and...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Design constitutes both their professional endeavor and personal passion. They apply a robust conceptual strategy to each of their projects and carry them out with meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in comprehending and shaping a brief, they excel at crafting unique solutions that resonate effectively...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Crimic Studio specializes in developing comprehensive visual identity projects for both print and screen. From the initial creative brief to the delivery of the final product, our expertise spans a diverse range of expressive mediums, catering to various clients and communication channels...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Terni, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Nestell Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Hey, I'm Eva! I'm a graphic designer residing in Sweden, specializing in logo design and branding. For more than a decade I've been designing logos and visual identities, giving my clients the brand recognition they looked for to level up their businesses...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Lindesberg, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Unnoisy is a design and communication studio helping brands, teams, and founders communicate clearly through smart, strategic, and beautifully simple design. We turn complexity into visuals that feel easy, intentional, and memorable...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Rosario, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're Penta Studio, an independent brand and design studio for ambitious businesses.We help brands figure out who they are, what makes them different, and how to make people care.Sometimes that means creating something from scratch. Sometimes it means taking something that's already good and making it...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Chichester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a creative design studio offering innovative web design and branding solutions for the businesses to look professional yet unforgettable. We think that only through continuous development can we produce digital solutions that will benefit our clients' businesses. Our team is working on the execution of...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/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.
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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.