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Independent freelance Brand Designer and Art-Director, working with sustainable start-ups and agencies...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Alblasserdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Moises Mendoza is a graphic designer creating thoughtful, strategic visual solutions across branding, digital, and visual identity...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- 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
Helen Reveur
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Olena's work is driven by a passion for crafting beauty through simplicity and emotional resonance. Every illustration she creates is more than an imageit tells a unique story inspired by life, nature, and art. With a minimalist approach, she distills each idea to its essence, ensuring that every project...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We design identities that are focused, purposeful, and free of unnecessary noise. They reflect the brand's character and make it instantly recognizable. Every element is intentional...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Danielle Silver is a designer and art director guided by creativity, empathy, and a passion for building brands that truly connect with people...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Andrea Ricciarini focuses on creating unique brand identities, compelling packaging, and powerful visual content that connects with audiences. Her work blends creativity with strategy to deliver both beauty and clarity in every project...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Location
- Verona, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tomás Gouveia is a Lisbon-based Portuguese designer specializing in editorial design and branding. Since 2010, he has worked across the arts and culture sector, creating visual identities and publications for institutions, individual clients, and diverse projects and exhibitions...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dani is a designer and art director with a strong passion for branding. With over a decade of experience, he has worked across multiple design disciplines and collaborated with leading brands...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Location
- Bahia, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Public Eye is a Calgary-based branding and design agency that creates bold visual identities, packaging, and brand experiences with a focus on creativity, storytelling, and cultural relevance...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Happiness is a creative agency with a presence in Brussels, Saigon, Amsterdam, and beyond, built around the philosophy that happiness drives great work and stronger brands. The agency helps brands spread happiness through creative work, using its HAPP-emotions model to identify the happiness emotions most...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Vilvoorde, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Costello Creative Group (CCG) is a multi-disciplinary boutique creative marketing and design studio delivering strategy, execution, and implementation of visual communications for growth-seeking manufacturers.We provide branding, website, design, and digital marketing solutions for B2B and B2C...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sayreville, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Outside Minds Creative is a branding and graphic design studio for companies working to solve the climate crisis. We hand-craft strategically driven brand identities and marketing collateral that not only look incredible, but solve business problems. We aim to be a partner in your business to help you become...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GAZE is a Brisbane-based design studio that works with small businesses to create bold brands and packaging that pops. Because your brand is meant to be seen...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hamilton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
StudioTrujillo is a catalyst for boundless creativity and innovation. Through our distinctive membership model, we offer unlimited access to bespoke creative solutions encompassing web development, branding, and motion graphics, ensuring your vision is realized by our expert creative team...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Design to Brand is a dynamic force in the world of branding and design, providing brands with bold and impactful graphic design, stunningly realistic 3D renders, dynamic web design, captivating animations, and expert in-house printing. With our creative excellence, we empower brands to reach new heights and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Full-service digital agency specializing in design, development, and marketing built on honest work and long-term client relationships since 2013...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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
We are Supremum Design! Specializing in branding of food and non-food products, companies and services. Our team of experts in the field of graphic design, corporate identity, printing and web is capable of a task of any complexity and will take your business to a new level...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- 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
Dave Harford Design excels in delivering attractive, effective, and affordable designs by leveraging comprehensive experience in both production and creative processes. The agency specializes in print design, logo and identity, and digital illustration, adeptly handling both long-term and quick turnaround...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Aspinwall, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ANCHOR is a Metro Detroit-based creative studio specializing in branding, web design, and development. We build clear, conversion-focused sites and provide fractional web + brand support for restaurants, hospitality groups, CPG, private equity, e-commerce brands, and more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a full-service branding and graphic design agency based in Melbourne, serving Australia. We offer everything from unique brand design, custom brand strategy and highly engaging branded content and beautiful graphic design for all your companys needs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hawthorn, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Founded in 2015, UA Creative Agency is an award-winning design firm renowned for its successful projects. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a range of services including website design, corporate identity design, social media optimization, digital marketing, and e-commerce solutions, aiming to make a...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kuşadası, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Andon Guenther Design LLC. is an award-winning full service design and advertising agency located in Denver, Colorado. AGD specializes in brand development, brand touchpoint design, strategy, management, and everything in between...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative and communications agency known for combining strategic thinking, cultural insight, and bold creativity to help brands influence culture, drive demand, and achieve business growth. Operating across multiple regions worldwide, the agency delivers advertising, branding...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BE LUCKY is an independent creative studio in Taiwan. We turn ideas into films, branding, outdoor advertising and social media campaigns. From building brands to putting unexpected things in the street, we make things people notice...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
DISRUPTCRAFT supercharges growth for DTC/CPG brands and innovative startups through lightning-fast, premium design. As entrepreneurial partners, we fuse award-winning expertise with insider e-commerce insights for world-class visuals that catalyze customer acquisition, loyalty and bottom-line results. Our...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print 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
- 5 Projects Listed
White Rabbit emerges as a prominent creative design agency based in LA, renowned for its team comprising highly skilled individuals dispersed globally. Leveraging diverse international perspectives and extensive creative backgrounds, our agency gains a distinct edge, allowing us to curate stunning designs...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Hello! I'm Pam Brown, an intuitive and creative design thinker and doer – building lifestyle brands and setting them up for success with a strong brand identity foundation. Using my proven creative process, I help elevate brands beyond their own expectations. I'm seasoned with many years of experience in ad...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BHMA specializes in the design and manufacturing of premium-quality Menu Covers, Guest Folders, Bill Presenters, A-Boards, and various display items tailored for the hospitality sector. Additionally, we excel in crafting high-quality information wallets specifically designed for the automotive sector. Our...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Building big brands thru package design from concept to final production. The founder, Craig Swoboda, has over 25+ years experience in the graphic communication field taking ideas to the next level. In your consumers hands and into their shopping carts. Logo Design ::: Strategy ::: Package Deisgn ::: Print...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Omega High-Impact Print Solutions delivers professional print and digital marketing services with precision and creativity. From large format signage and direct mail to web design and marketing strategy, we help businesses stand out, connect with customers, and make a lasting impact. Omega helps...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Laurelow builds creative and strategic brands to move hospitality forward, because forward thinking turns spaces into experiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Glo Creative Co. is an award-winning brand experience agency based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in brand strategy, visual identity, website design, and integrated brand experiences that help businesses build memorable, customer-focused brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Titan Design is a hands on, brand strategy & packaging design agency.For startups or global brands our philosophy is the same, leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of beautiful, effective and consistent brand stories across every channel...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a Brand Design company with over 18 years of experience in the fields of graphic design, brand development and marketing. We are passionate about crafting exquisite designs, enthusiastic about building Brand strategies, devoted to developing eternal Brands. We are UNITIC...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Infiuz is a Montreal-based brand strategy, graphic design and website design studio helping businesses and organizations turn ideas, challenges and opportunities into work that gets a response...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Ugly Wolf is an award-winning strategic brand design agency based in New York & Dallas. We specialize in brand identity, strategic messaging, websites, packaging, and more...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Whip Creative Studio stands as a boutique creative agency that serves as a strategic and creative partner throughout every phase of our clients' projects. Embracing a comprehensive strategy, we fuse innovative frameworks and cutting-edge design, believing in design as an immersive journey to enable impactful...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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
Art Department in a Box | Unlimited Design, One Easy Retainer...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hoot and a Half is a creative design studio blending digital expertise with a deep understanding of people. We craft stunning, functional designs tailored to your brand. From B2B to B2C, we've helped brands create impactful ads, websites, and long-form content. Our mission is to drive results...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Redmond, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Over the course of eleven years, CODO has been a trusted beer branding partner to craft breweries, food and beverage CPG artisans, hospitality groups, distilleries, cannabis startups, and restaurants...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We build authentic brands that transmit values and emotions. We specialize in creating unique and engaging expressions to evidence the essence of the brand. Focusing on excellence, we generate memorable experiences and transform results. For every great story, an irresistible brand...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
When brands do not know how to boost their brand image, they need to look at the most important aspects of their custom packaging...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Im Roberta, a visual and brand designer and strategist who firmly believes in the power of storytelling. Im passionate about helping people form emotional connections every day through compelling narratives and distinctive details...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Conegliano, Italy
- 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
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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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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.