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Disegno Works is a bespoke creative agency for the design industries. Led by award-winning journalists and curators, we help our clients tell the world why their stories matter...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Audio Production
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Umbel Partners, a premier branding agency, specializes in defining, designing, and activating brands to drive meaningful progress. Its strategic approach, blending experience and creativity, empowers brands to make a lasting impact on society while enhancing perception and creating memorable experiences...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
As a communications agency, we connect people with brands. We put our hearts into it. It's more than just a job. It's a mission. Since 1972. Always on the move and full of curiosity, we work together to find the right paths for our clients and their customers. So that they can move toward each other and grow...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
PunktFormStrich is a multi-award-winning branding- and designstudio from Salzburg that specializes in well-founded and effective design concepts. Both digital and analog...
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- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Salzburg, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pineapple Studio Designs is a go-to hub for crafting unique branding solutions tailored exclusively for hospitality industry. Offering a full range of branding services to help hospitality business owners establish a strong and memorable brand...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sámara, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our main emphasis lies in enhancing our client's brand development and online visibility. We employ innovative luxury branding tactics to establish or reinvigorate the image of businesses in both B2B and B2C sectors...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Woodland Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Gusto Design Co. is the independent creative studio of Ryan Cuthriell, a multidisciplinary designer, art director, and illustrator. Gusto crafts brand identity, packaging, graphic design, illustration, and web solutions that help businesses stand out for the right reasons. Strategic enough to solve...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Natasha Aggarwal, a passionate designer and person behind Natasha Aggarwal // Design...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Red Deer, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grávita is a strategic branding agency that transforms businesses into Magnetic Brands through a combination of brand strategy, identity design, and activation...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rebrandt® — We make your brand a masterpiece...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Alkmaar, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Shay Smith Designs helps small businesses and entrepreneurs bring their creative visions to life through bold branding, strategic design, and engaging visuals...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Polymothy Digital is a cutting-edge digital agency based in Greece, dedicated to transforming your online presence. We blend innovative UI/UX design with strategic digital marketing to build custom websites that not only captivate but also drive business growth. Discover how our creative solutions can elevate...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kamatero, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Oblique Design is your ultimate destination for exceptional visual communication solutions that captivate and elevate your brand. As a leading design agency, we offer an array of services designed to amplify your brand's visual presence...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hello world! We are Alpha Cobra, art, graphic, editorial and print design studio. Founded back in 2018 by Benjamin Fernandez Speroni and Santiago Medina Neves...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Fashion Graphic Studio is a boutique design atelier established by a fashion designer deeply dedicated to both fashion and graphic design. Situated in La Coruña, Spain...
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- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- A Coruña, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creating your brand and telling its story to the world...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Independent Creative Studio for Brands with Ambition.Based in Milan, Mirko Rinaldi Creative Studio specializes in visual identity, branding, and digital design...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
fagerström is an independent design studio developing unique, cohesive and meaningful solutions for bold brands that stray from the ordinary. We work for clients from all over the world and across different industries; from startups to large corporations. Our services include brand strategy, visual identity...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a collective of designers, creators, producers, thinkers, innovators, storytellers, challengers, and problem-solvers. For more than 23 years, weve been partnering with some of the worlds largest (and smallest!) brands to help them tell their unique stories...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Digi Dame is a Sydney-based branding and design studio. I work with you to bake a brand with bite. For small business in Australia...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Penrith, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Branding with a spark. Since 2009...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LW Studios transforms businesses with Limitless Wonders...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Center is a powerhouse of creativity, encompassing 45,000 square feet of pure inspiration. With over 800 talented individuals, we ideate, design, develop, write, book, shoot, record, voice, edit, mix, light, and finish thousands of award-winning projects each year...
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- Audio Production
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SUM, a luxury branding and marketing agency in London, partners with ambitious global clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services from visual identity to website development and social media streamlining your branding journey so you can focus on your core business...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Third Bracket is a UK-based digital agency helping businesses build, grow and optimize their online presence. We design and develop bespoke websites and ecommerce platforms, deliver technical and local SEO, and run performance-driven digital marketing campaigns. Working remotely with a strong focus on...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Habiganj, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative Director specializing in brand identity and packaging for consumer lifestyle brands. I work with founders at the earliest stage, shaping products before they reach the market through scalable visual systems built for long-term growth...
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- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
In a sea of opinions and AI everything, I'm offering real feedback. Aesthetic but making profits. Effective designs that are made just for you...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Branders is a team specialized in branding/design and manufacturing. It is quite simple, we think we can do almost anything :) But certainly what we do best is branding and customizing items. We have the coolest products available for customization in the market...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Label gurus design is a design agency who main work is to craft exceptional labels and package design that elevate brands and products .Each design is Unique and creatively developed to ensure brands stand out on the shelves .With deep understanding of Visual and colors we create designs that tell stories and...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Thika, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AUS Web Agency specializes in graphic design, logo creation, and website development, ensuring adherence to all web standards. With over 11 years of experience in the graphic and web platforms, our team of creative professionals delivers exceptional solutions tailored to your specific needs...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Welcome to Charles Scott Creative. My name is Charles Scott, I'm a professional Designer and the person behind the agency...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Thomasville, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
D2 Creative Studio specializes in innovative design solutions, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful branding, web design, and visual communication...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dezineify is a creative design studio that transforms ideas into compelling visuals. We specialize in brand identity, digital design, and visual storytelling to help businesses stand out and connect with their audience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At JEO Publishing, we believe every story deserves to be toldyour way. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, our publishing services are designed to elevate your book, maximize its reach, and put you in control...
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- Print Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- King City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Estudio Arth is a Brazilian surface pattern design studio. Our creative process is entirely handcrafted and unique, with each stroke made with pure love, telling a timeless story and adding meaning to every line...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Blumenau, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Omnibus Creative Studio is a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, design & marketing based in Sacramento, California. Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Supersmak provides design solutions for both print and digital productsincluding flyers, magazines, books, and appscovering everything from concept and layout to production consulting. We also collaborate with a diverse network of experts in copywriting, photography, retouching, prepress, programming, user...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Piranijart is a branding, packaging and visual identity studio focused on helping businesses build clear and recognizable brand communication...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arteon Technology is dedicated to advancing businesses through comprehensive services encompassing app development, UI design, rigorous testing, and efficient project management, thereby harnessing the full spectrum of IT capabilities. Connect with our team of fervent experts at Arteon Technology as we...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Sixfold studio is a Lisbon-based digital studio that combines strategy, design and technology to turn a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage. We create brands, websites and digital experiences that communicate clearly and drive better business...
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- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Brand strategy and creative studio based in KSA...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We deliver essential visuals for your marketing campaigns. We are a family-run creative studio based in Iași, Romania. We like to keep our work and communication straightforward & simple and we focus on no-BS solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We brand startups from scratch, giving them a name, positioning and identity that announces their arrival with a bark. We use creative design paired with strategic thinking to take established brands to the next level. And we help businesses launch new products or services...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Margaret River, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WelchCreative is a one-stop shop for award-winning marketing, design, and copywriting services for print and online projects with support from concept to launch and beyond...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We design brand IDs, illustrate, curate projects, paint murals and make crafts. We believe in healthy and solidarity cooperation and in this way, we give HUT its strength and quality!...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chania, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Khatati Arabic is a print design agency based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering top-quality printing and signage solutions. Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, Khatati Arabic delivers innovative, culturally resonant products that enhance brand identity and communication impact...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boutique graphic design agency where creative, strategic designs and old-fashioned service go hand in hand. Linden Graphics is a Canberra-based boutique graphic design studio specializing in branding, website design, publications, packaging, and creative visual solutions, delivering personalized and strategic...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tikka Junction Brampton | Authentic Indian Food, Paneer Tikka & Top-Rated Tandoori Restaurant...
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- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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.