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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
Organizations succeed with leadership that offers clear vision, solid structure, and consistencybuilding a healthy culture where teams can collaborate, grow, and excel...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Location
- Bloomington, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Theresa Quedenfeld is a graphic designer focused on creating thoughtful, purpose-driven visuals. Specializing in branding, layout, and digital content, she crafts cohesive design systems that bring clarity, consistency, and meaningful connection across both print and digital platforms...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dazed Media is an independent creative media company that blends editorial storytelling, digital publishing, creative strategy, and branded content to help global brands connect with culture-driven audiences through innovative campaigns and multimedia experiences...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
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
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
The agency is a leading printing and advertising company in Qatar known for delivering high-quality prints that captivate and inspire. Their services ensure top-notch visual appeal and effective marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Doha, Qatar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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...
Top Services:
- 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
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Analog Archive is a design studio that helps small brands, creatives and start-ups build visuals that feel human, honest, and personal. We specialize in design, branding, and content creation, crafting story-driven visuals rooted in identity...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Yellow Bold, we believe in the transformative power of design. Since 2013, our graphic design agency in Porto, Portugal, has been creating innovative and eye-catching designs to help businesses like yours make a lasting impression...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build brands by bringing their authentic essence to life through visuals that resonate and drive results.Crafted to tell your story and meet your goals...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Previously known as 'Frillie,' I am an experienced graphic designer with over 21 years in the industry. My design journey began by observing other designers and studying their work. I was captivated by how they crafted designs that were both visually striking and successful in meeting their clients'...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Contreras is a design and branding studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in web, print, illustration, and branding...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Burlingame, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DeadSky Studio focuses on creating cohesive and immersive brand experiences across various touchpoints from digital platforms and marketing materials to physical spaces and events. Their creative process includes brand discovery, positioning, visual and verbal identity, and brand maintenance, ensuring every...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are bold, dedicated, and meticulous in everything we do. Our mission is to empower clients to build meaningful connections with their audiences, using our creativity and expertise as the engine behind impactful communication...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inter is a graphic design studio dedicated to clear visual communication and collaborative work, inspired by the egalitarian ideals of 20th-century international modernismreimagined with a fresh, progressive outlook...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With more than 15 years of experience, Avis has built a strong reputation as a designer, director, creative storyteller, and strategist. Her broad expertise covers a wide range of areas, including retail, branding, integrated marketing, B2B and B2C communications, public relations, advertising...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, I'm Maddison or Maddie. I'm originally from East London but moved to Bournemouth in 2021 to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design, which I completed in 2024 with Second Class Honours...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Dagenham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mariela Mezquita approaches communication challenges with a practical mindset, yet always keeps a sense of playfulness in her work. This balance allows her to tackle each project with clear objectives while developing visually engaging and original concepts...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I'm Mike Begley, a dedicated design professional with over 14 years of experience in the creative industry. With expertise in both project coordination and design, I create visually engaging solutions that inspire and connect with audiences...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Some Designer is a UK-based creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and digital visuals. Focused on delivering clear, thoughtful, and engaging design solutions, the studio helps brands communicate with confidence and style...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DavidB.Studio is an independent, multidisciplinary graphic design practice. The studio develops brand identities, designs publications, builds websites, and creates exhibition graphics, posters, and a range of other visual communication materials...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Liad Shadmi is a Hamburg-based freelance graphic designer and art director. His work focuses on brand identity, graphic design, art direction, type design, print and layout, and web design, with a strong emphasis on typography...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jeremy Traun is a Vienna-based freelance art director and brand designer, specializing in creating unique visual identities, including logos, color palettes, typography, brand guidelines, and copywriting...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Orgem Studio is a creative design studio focused on delivering innovative and impactful solutions across branding, digital design, and visual communication. We craft distinctive identities and engaging experiences that help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Filipa Damião Pinto is a Portuguese graphic designer living in São Paulo, Brazil. She currently works at Foresti Design while also taking on freelance projects globally. This website showcases a curated selection of her recent work for diverse clients and brands...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GhostID
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.GhostID is built for those who are truly passionate about branding. We take care of the visual execution of your projects with efficiency, discretion, and precisionallowing you to concentrate on strategy and client relationships...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Campinas, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Vandal Co., led by Santiago Valencia, is a creative studio rooted in Colombias Coffee Axis, where design is driven by purpose and executed with bold attitude. The studio focuses on building identities that challenge convention, creating work that is conceptual, provocative, and deeply functional rather...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Armenia, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mokalache Design is an independent branding and creative design practice led by Mo Kalache, a Spanish-Lebanese brand designer and artist based in Barcelona. The practice specializes in illustration-led brand identities for food, restaurant, lifestyle, and consumer product businesses, combining creative...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A full-service brand, creative, and digital studio for the companies shaping the future of sport...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Masoud Raoufi Photography Services L.L.C. is a Dubai-based creative studio established in 2011, specializing in professional photography, videography, branding, and digital marketing. Based in Business Bay, the studio serves businesses across the UAE and GCC region through visual content production and...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Holywell Press is one of Oxford's oldest and best-loved commercial printers - but we do much more than just printing! We help organisations and individuals bring their projects and brands to life with beautiful graphic design and cleverly crafted digital materials. If you need help with logo design or...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
IHC Technology is a Florida-based digital agency specializing in web design, SEO, AI search optimization, video production, drone services, and social media management for local businesses...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Inverness, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Jeremy Buff is an award-winning Orlando-based web designer freelancer with nearly 12 years of experience in web design and development. He specializes in creating custom, unique, and handcrafted websites, prioritizing quality, SEO optimization, and user-friendly designs...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
AJM Design Studio is a Denver-based creative graphic design studio that specializes in Squarespace website design, branding, website assets, the whole spectrum of print & digital graphics, and building awesome relationships with our clients...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a London based strategic Branding, Packaging & Marketing Agency with over 19 years experience building FMCG, CPG & Consumer brands. We are a full service agency with over 19 years experience building global brands and iconic challengers. Working with clients from concept to consumer...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...
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- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AdGumbo is a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business. Over twenty years of expertise in the creative arts. Answers and solutions provided in a timely manner. Innovative on a global scale. Swift and economical in its execution...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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
Catchy Creations LLC is a locally owned and operated website and marketing design and services firm focused on helping other locally owned small businesses and non-profits expand their digital footprint to succeed...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Albion, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Suite Three Studio is a leading full-service marketing agency focused on unique branding. Our team is dedicated to helping businesses grow and thrive through innovative, customized strategies that deliver real results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Print Design Agency FAQs
What is a print design agency?
A print design agency is an agency that crafts visual materials specifically designed for physical printing. Its work focuses on amplifying a brand identity by designing the client’s end products that will be printed. These agencies often operate as a one-stop shop for all print design needs, from initial concept development to final output delivery.
Print design is often confused with printing itself, as clients usually expect these two services to go hand in hand. Although some print design agencies offer both customarily, this is not always the case, as the printing process is another discipline altogether.
How does a print design agency help brands with physical brand assets?
A print design agency helps brands with physical brand assets by handling all creative and technical aspects pertaining to the printing. Its process typically commences with defining a concept that corresponds with the brand’s philosophy, objective, and target audience.
Guided by the concept, the team then prepares high-quality visuals, including illustrations, typography, and photography integration, to bring the idea to fruition. Once the visuals are approved, it handles the technical aspects of preparing the design files for printing and making sure they meet printing requirements.
Which businesses see the most value from professional print design?
Businesses that rely heavily on a physical presence and tangible materials to connect with their audience see the most value from professional print design. This includes entities across retail, real estate, and hospitality, which use items like branded packaging, signage, and brochures.
Additionally, businesses that produce custom apparel, such as t-shirts and hoodies, or specialize in personalized products like photo books and invitations, also benefit immensely from high-quality print design to differentiate their offerings and capture attention.
What are the top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025?
The top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025 are:
What core and specialized services do print design companies provide?
Print design companies create meticulous designs for brand collaterals, such as:
- Business cards
- Book covers
- Magazines
- Brochures and flyers
- Banners, signage and stationery
- Posters and billboards
How much do print design services cost in 2025?
The cost of print design services in 2025 is highly variable, with a wide range of pricing models and factors influencing the final investment. While a general range of $100 to $150 per hour is a common starting point for many businesses, this figure can vary depending on the project's complexity, type of print design, and the location of the agency.
To get a more accurate estimate, here is a cost breakdown for different type of collaterals:
- Business cards: $50-$2,500 average
- Book covers: $150-$500 per book cover
- Brochures and flyers: $2,500-$10,000
- Banners and signage: $600-$800
- Posters: $150-$250 per hour
- Billboards: $150-$500 per hour
How long does it typically take to receive initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency?
The typical timeline for receiving initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency varies, but it's directly tied to the project's scope and the agency's workload.
For a simple project like a business card or flyer, you might see initial drafts within a few days to a week. However, for larger projects like packaging or a full branding suite, this phase can take two to three weeks, as it requires more in-depth research and strategic development.
What should you look for when hiring a print design agency?
When hiring a print design agency, begin by thoroughly reviewing their portfolio to see if their aesthetic and expertise align with your brand's vision, while paying attention to the variety and quality of their past work. Beyond the visuals, ask for client testimonials or case studies to gauge their communication skills and reliability. You should also confirm that they have specific experience with the type of physical assets you need, like packaging or signage.
What red flags should you watch out for when choosing a print design partner?
When selecting a print design partner, be wary of red flags like a lack of a professional portfolio or negative client testimonials. Avoid agencies that are unresponsive, communicate poorly, or make unrealistic promises about turnaround times or pricing. Additionally, it's a major red flag if they don't seem knowledgeable about the technical aspects of printing, as this can lead to costly errors and a subpar final product.
What questions should you ask a print design agency before signing a contract?
Before signing a contract with a print design agency, here are some key questions you should ask to ensure the candidate is a good fit for your project:
- What designs have you worked on in the same industry as ours?
- How would you define your team’s art style?
- What is your timeline for a print design project from conceptualization to final presentation?
- What services are included in your pricing?
- Will you designate a team for our project, or will an individual designer handle it?
- Are the designs original or based on stock art or templates?
- Who will be our point of contact on your team?
- How many rounds of revisions are included in your fees?
- What is your approval process for the final design?
- Can you connect me with trusted suppliers if you don’t provide in-house printing services?
How does working with a print design agency differ from DIY tools or freelancers?
A print design agency typically handles prepress checks, color calibration, and communicates directly with printers, so you’re less likely to waste money on reprints or mismatched colors. Freelancers may produce strong designs but often leave you to manage print vendors yourself, while DIY tools often rely on pre-designed templates, which can result in a lack of originality and make your brand look generic.
If your project involves large runs, specialty finishes (like foil or embossing), or brand consistency across many assets, an agency saves you costly trial-and-error, whereas freelancers or DIY work better for simple, one-off materials.
Which design tools, production techniques, and vendor networks do top print agencies use?
Top print agencies rely on the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, using Illustrator for vector logos, InDesign for multi-page layouts like brochures, and Photoshop for image editing. For production, they often choose between digital printing for quick, low-volume runs and offset printing for superior quality on large orders.
These agencies also have a network of trusted printers and vendors, which allows them to recommend specialized techniques like embossing, letterpress, or die-cutting and manage the entire production process to guarantee a high-quality final product.
How legitimate is the content in the FAQs?
We’re committed to providing practical and accurate information to both businesses and agencies, so we turned to Courtney Bozigian, brand director at Digital Silk, a leading web design agency. She shared insights on designing for print and what it takes to balance creativity with brand consistency.
As a branding expert, Bozigian has overseen creative initiatives of many distinguished entities. Her portfolio lists Marvel, Monopoly, Spiderman TV, and Playskool as some of the names she has worked with. At Digital Silk, she directed high-profile branding and digital marketing initiatives and helped companies sharpen their brand identity through captivating storytelling and design.