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AgenteCOM.net specializes in creating online and offline solutions in graphic design and marketing for businesses across various industries. Through continuous study and exploration, we strive to deliver original solutions, ensuring a unique quality that sets our work apart...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
shakes bkk is an award-winning international multi-disciplinary strategic design studio with roots in Germany but based in Bangkok, Thailand. Working globally for both small and corporate clients, we shake up creativity to inspire and transform businesses through strategic solutions and value-driven goals...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- VR/AR
- Video Production
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- Location
- Itasca, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
An affordable and cost-effective agency-grade brand identity origination service that includes naming solutions, creative strategy, copywriting (inspirational and technical), visual identity, digital design and brandbooks...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Weast Coast Games is an independent tabletop game studio specializing in beautifully crafted board games that combine immersive artwork, premium components, and approachable gameplay. The company is known for blending strong visual design with engaging game mechanics to create memorable experiences for casual...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a collective of professionals who are passionate about the revolutionary and transformative potential of design...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We specialise in crafting compelling visuals and powerful brand identities tailored for mid-sized to large companies. Our creative approach blends strategic thinking with striking design to help businesses stand out, connect with their audiences, and elevate their presence across all media...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Threshold is a Portland branding and digital agency creating distinctive brands, custom websites and digital experiences built around real business needs. Founded in 2004, we bring strategy, identity, messaging, content, website design and development, CMS architecture, SEO and ongoing support together under...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Aubryanna Bailey, I am a student at the University of Cincinnati's School of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). I'm passionate about design because it has the ability to amplify voices, tell stories, and spark curiosity...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rodrigo Spires is a multidisciplinary designer focused on creating thoughtful, impactful visual experiences. Blending creativity with strategic thinking, he develops work that elevates brands and communicates with clarity. Through refined aesthetics and purposeful design decisions, Rodrigo brings ideas to...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide website creation, brand services, and video support to give you an all-in-one solution for your business idea or startup...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
2Soft AR 3D Modeling Services bring your ideas to life with stunning, immersive, and interactive 3D models tailored for augmented reality applications. We specialize in creating high-quality, photorealistic 3D models that enhance user experiences and transform how you engage with your audience...
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- Product Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Ankara, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
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
Were not just an agency, a studio, a consultancy, or a digital shop were all of them combined. Thats what makes TinyWins truly unique. From Salesforce to Slack, and Stanford to Samsung (just to name a few), we've spent the past seven years building and continually earning the trust of some of the worlds most...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
No matter how small, all businesses deserve the same brand recognition as any major corporation. Mini.Lini will consistently deliver magical results that will help your organization grow...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Desque is a Houston web design agency helping businesses grow online since 2017. We deliver custom website design and development, e-commerce, site migrations, ongoing support, brand identity and strategy, local and technical SEO, and AI search optimization for clients across Houston and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Midnight Oil is a unique combination of an agency, production studio, and printer. We have over 40 years of experience supporting out-of-home campaigns that stand out from the crowd. With all capabilities under one roof - concept creative + design, adaptive creative + versioning, color + finishing...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Next Brand stands as a firmly established enterprise with operational bases in Melbourne, Australia, and Cape Town, South Africa. Our team boasts extensive experience in human-centered design principles, allowing us to adeptly craft compelling corporate strategies and deliver exceptional outcomes for a...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hello! Were Joplin. Our specialty is creative problem solving. We unleash your brand's potential through creativity and design, providing high-quality results that add value to your business...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
Hi, I'm Robert Toman, a designer with over 10 years of experience. After graduating in multimedia design in Denmark, I worked at the leading design agency e-Types and later led digital design at the sustainable apparel brand Organic Basics, both based in Copenhagen...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lorenzo Fanton is an Italian graphic designer and design director based in New York City, specializing in brand identity, editorial, type, and digital design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NBY IT offers 3D solutions including 3D Modeling Services, Animation Services & Architectural Visualization along with 3D Models for AR, VR, and MR Modeling. We have a highly certified team of drafters, engineer Modelers, and architects at NBY IT who can provide you with excellent 3D modeling...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We create to inspire, to bring into existence what doesn't yet exist, and to show our value for you, for him, for her, for the gender-neutral, for those here today and for those yet to come. We do it to keep ourselves grounded, to push our limits, and above all, because we love what we do and we do it well...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bo Lundberg is an experienced illustrator and graphic designer, working with a diverse array of clients across various industries...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Halifax-based creative agency specializing in high-quality photography, videography, and graphic design. With a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail, we help brands stand out through compelling content that captures attention and drives engagement. Whether its dynamic marketing materials...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Lake Echo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Jay de Jesus, I'm a UX designer currently based in Las Vegas, the heart of Nevada...
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- Print Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A brilliant Freelancer. Great Designs are not imminent but rather inevitable with Hamad Alammash...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Independent graphic designer with over 10 years of experience, dedicated to enhancing your visual communication. Based in Montreal, Quebec, I collaborate remotely with businesses in France and Quebec because creativity knows no boundaries!...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Retrix boasts a proven track record of serving clients within the education sector, exemplified by our partnership with Kanha Makhan Group of Schools. We pride ourselves on our punctuality, creativity, and unwavering dedication to excellence in every endeavor...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mathura, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative agency since 2011, specializing in branding, web design, UI/UX & digital solutions for gaming, gambling & betting. We deliver high-performance, tailored design and marketing strategies for global brands, blending creativity, technology & innovation...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Crotone, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Visual Soldiers started in 2015 with one goal in mind do meaningful work for aspiring businesses of all sizes. We sought to align with companies who were excited about shaking up the status quo and open to a new way of thinking. From the beginning, we believed it was possible to bridge the gap between design...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Regine Design Co., led by visual artist Regine Zenia, is a creative studio offering illustrations, painting, hand lettering, and custom drawings. The studio crafts emotive, artisanal artwork and visual identities that resonate with personal style and storytelling...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Weimar, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elevate your brand with our creative expertise. We craft memorable experiences through design and strategy, turning ideas into reality...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Logic Inc.
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Logic Inc. is a full-service packaging design agency that delivers award-winning packaging across diverse industries. Our creative expertise is backed by a deep understanding of consumer buying behavior, ensuring every design resonates with your target audience and drives results...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $93/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Libby Newcomer is a designer residing in Oregon. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design, with minors in Photography and Business & Entrepreneurship, from Oregon State University...
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- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ByeByeBambi is a multidisciplinary creative studio based in Montreal, specializing in innovative design through diverse materials and concepts that challenge traditional norms. They offer a wide range of services, including branding, packaging, website creation, logotypes, and various graphic design...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cohesive Brand Design, Marketing Strategy, and Local SEO Solutions for Utah Small Business Owners...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Garland, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hey there! My name is Joanne Miller Gibson, I'm a brand Identity designer currently based in Scotland...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Svetlana Gotra, I'm the person behind Svetlana Gotra Portfolio. Professional Graphic and Web Designer based in Williamsburg, Virginia...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Max Gogh Studio is a digital art and design studio specializing in high-end 2D art, 3D visualization, animation, visual effects, branding, and web design. Founded by digital artist Max Gogh, who has more than 20 years of professional experience and has contributed to major productions including Pacific Rim...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a 360 communications services agency that combines insight with creativity to create for you memorable campaigns with an impact.With more than 20 years experience in the field of communications we assist local and multinational brands to make confident, creative choices that get results!We...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Ilioupoli, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Michelangelo Caruso is a graphic designer specializing in logos and brand identity, with expertise in illustration, video production, motion animation, and photography...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Randazzo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! my name is David Watson, I'm a professional Graphic Designer with over 25 years of of experience in the industry. I offer concept-driven, creative design for print and the web...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nicolás Gloazzo is a graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has embarked on an inspiring journey that allowed him to collaborate with outstanding talent in the industry and work across a wide range of creative disciplines...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creativity is constant, not seasonal. We are dedicated to crafting stories out of your vision. Not just a logo system that you can stick on everything and hope people notice. We build recognition, trust, and loyalty through marks, colors, and type that leave your audience in awe...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kailua, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grafioso is an independent graphic design agency located in Henley-on-Thames, boasting a broad network of dedicated clients across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and beyond...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
- 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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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.