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A small design studio based in the Tampa Bay area and focused on carefully craft totally custom website design for small business...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $38/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Fueled by a blend of coffee and an unwavering passion for visual storytelling, we firmly believe that crafting exceptional visuals is the cornerstone of effective communication and profound connections...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Develop your organizational strategy and implement a practical action plan to achieve your business goals. Your website and overall brand is often a potential customer's first impression of your business. What does your website and brand say about you? Does it make your customer want to say "yes"?...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Warrenton, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brand strategy and creative studio based in KSA...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our goal is to make our clients a lot of money without costing a lot of money. We know branding and we know how to use it to build customer loyalty...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create work that’s informed by real relationships, where we constantly look, listen and learn. Only when we’ve taken the time to fully understand your business objectives will we offer an opinion. We’ve been launching brands for over 16 years, providing creative solutions which balance functionality...
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- Design Services
- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
Andizo Creative is a results-driven digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses scale through strategic, data-backed marketing solutions. With a deep understanding of consumer behavior and digital trends, the agency crafts customized campaigns that generate high-quality leads and long-term growth...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cossette is a Canadian full-service creative marketing and communications agency that helps brands build lasting impact through advertising, branding, digital experiences, media, content, AI, and integrated marketing solutions...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Advertising
- AI Development
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- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inno Reklamebureau is a design agency with over 23 years of experience, located in the heart of Svendborg's port. We specialize in creative communication, effective strategies, and insightful collaboration...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Svendborg, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eleven Percent is a creative studio I founded in 2015, dedicated to assisting brands with their design and content needs. Since then, Ive had the privilege of collaborating with numerous international brands, contributing to their marketing and creative teams by crafting compelling visual narratives and...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Exceptional graphic design and marketing expertise, covering everything from color schemes and typography to focused content creation. Let's work together to make your business shine both visually and strategically in todays competitive market...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paignton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
IS Creative are a branding and digital marketing consultants in Indonesia. We offer variety of creative solutions in the form of services such as logo creation, brand identity, visual design, website, and social media management. With more than 10 years of experience and hundreds of successful projects, IS...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Semarang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio PAPIR I OLOVKA works on various projects that require creative communication and design to stand out and present their strengths. Whether it's copywriting or design, we approach each task analytically and in detail in order to produce the highest quality solution possible...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
K-BOS Design supports emerging and early-stage businesses in reaching their full potential. By crafting distinctive logos and brand identities, we help bring your brand into the spotlight...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Jazmyne Choi
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Jazmyne Choi is an award-winning junior graphic designer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, passionate about packaging, patterns, and poster design...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Monotypo Studio is a graphic design studio founded in 2014 and focused on creating distinctive visual identities and design projects. Its core services include editorial design, branding, graphic art and illustration, and packaging design. The studio's approach draws on the history and evolution of visual...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Cultured Creative
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Cultured Creative is a comprehensive branding studio dedicated to helping travel and hospitality businesses succeed. We founded Cultured Creative to spotlight businesses that embrace genuine cultural experiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Crystal Pyramid Limited is a UK-based web design and hosting company serving businesses from its base in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, with 25 years of website-building experience. The company specializes in WordPress website design, website hosting, site care, and digital consultancy, serving primarily small...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Dennis, a branding & design studio. We are really good at figuring out what will makes you different and giving you the tools to set your brand apart...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help small business owners leverage their brand and website as sales tools that help them grow their business. We work with small business owners who are seriously passionate about serving their customers and are ready to make big moves in their business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Miami Advertising + Branding Agency built to serve brands eager for calculable growth via digital and traditional marketing channels, employing breakthrough strategic creative and design...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A strategy-led, B Corp Certified design studio dedicated to building brands that move people and the planet forward. Through branding, packaging, and web design, we help businesses stand out in competitive markets, connect with conscious consumers, and drive meaningful change in climate action...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
VAMADESIGN is an independent creative studio specializing in branding, visual identity and digital design. The studio collaborates with brands and agencies across Europe and the US, delivering clear, modern and consistent creative solutions that help businesses communicate with confidence and stand out in...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed

Business Casual
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Business Casual is a creative studio focused on branding, identity, illustration, fashion, merchandising, and product & packaging designand wed be excited to collaborate with you!...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MK Branding by Design is a design studio led by a creative thinker skilled in problem-solving and communication. By deeply understanding client needs, the studio delivers thoughtful designs that not only meet but exceed expectations...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Toby Ng Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Toby Ng Design is an independent branding and design studio that helps organizations build meaningful brands through strategic thinking, visual communication, and human-centered design. Founded in Hong Kong by award-winning designer Toby Ng, the studio creates distinctive brand identities, digital...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Watermark is a boutique branding & package design studio located in Charlottesville Virginia...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a small graphic design agency with over 25 years of experience. We offer everything from creating your logo to creating promotional print work as well as building beautiful websites to showcase your business ensuring continuation of your brand for maximum impact across all media...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Woodbridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nine Degree is a comprehensive marketing consultancy. We use insight-led marketing strategy, creative innovation, and understanding of human behaviour to help you grow your brand.Over two decades, we have worked with diverse industries, markets, and companies to know what will work for you today. Our...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Offering customized digital graphic design services, including logos/branding, websites, brochures and printed materials, trade show and conference materials, signage and displays, graphics for giveaways and customized programming for websites and apps!, Downtown Bethesda, MD a few miles from downtown DC and...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ProBranding is an independent brand design studio dedicated to crafting impactful brand identities for small and medium-sized businesses, founded back in 2014 by Matei Rădulescu...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a creative studio focused on strategic branding and visual identity for businesses that want to stand out with clarity, style, and purpose. From local brands to national companies, we help build unique and memorable designs that connect emotionally and communicate with precision...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Campo Grande, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Lamecha Communication is an independent creative studio with its office in Santander (Spain). We specialize in corporate identity and branding, art direction, strategic design and production in all forms of media...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Santander, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
17+ Years experience in Graphic Design, Web Design, Print, Social Media, and Marketing. We have hundreds of clients in a vast array of industries, all happy and thriving...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Tomi Palonen, I am a graphic designer based in Nurmijarvi, Finland with over 20 years of experience...
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- Design Services
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Klaukkala, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CINRA embraces this significant, yet often ordinary challenge by "introducing new change to people." By continuously evolving, we can connect with a diverse range of individuals and gain a greater understanding of the world's variety...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a communications agency that has been working with a tailored approach: we identify and give voice to the uniqueness that distinguishes every communication intention, small or large. Among the many companies that have chosen to rely on us over time, there are no two in the same sector...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ponte Florio, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Simba Service is a graphic design studio offering unlimited design services on a subscription modelfrom web and print graphics to branding and content creationfocused on accessibility for businesses of all sizes...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Schelle, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Estúdio Naki was born out of a shared desire to connect and communicate effectively. Over time, weve honed our skills in crafting impactful design solutions and have built strong, lasting collaborations with a network of talented professionals to better serve our clients communication needs...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Londrina, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We offer Graphic and web design, email marketing, social networks, for companies, businesses, SMEs, professionals and entrepreneurs...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Designcoach is a professional design studio based in Denmark, specializing in creating high-performing websites that merge functionality with creativity. We craft distinctive visual identities and seamless user experiences tailored to elevate your brand and drive business growth. Our innovative authentic...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Aarhus, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Krentz Creative Co. is the design studio of Steve Krentz, a freelance graphic designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Specializing in branding and graphic design, we craft impactful and creative brand identities, helping small to medium-sized businesses gain visibility...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alexandria (Lexa) Risjad focuses on brand design within the luxury lifestyle, hospitality, travel, fashion, and interior sectors. Originally from Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Lexa relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a BA in Integrated Marketing Communication from Pepperdine University and a Certificate...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Margalit Cantor is a graphic designer specializing in developing distinctive and thoughtful branding for businesses and institutions that strive to make a meaningful impact. With a focus on visual storytelling and strategic design, she creates identities that not only look compelling but also resonate deeply...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Orange is a comprehensive hospitality marketing and branding agency where strategic brilliance propels brands to wield impactful influence, and creative ingenuity translates into tangible outcomes...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Walker Creative is a family-owned creative studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We help businesses with branding, graphic design, Wix websites, print and packaging, signs, vehicle wraps, digital graphics, and installation supportfrom the first idea to the finished rollout...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One of the top designers in Miami/Aventura, Fl. This is an Internet Marketing Company design that helps small business to grow and generate sales. SEO, amazing 3D, graphic and web design and more...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Hialeah, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Studio Motif stands as an artisan sanctuary, extending its creative arms to Western Canada and beyond, fostering a symphony of design for diverse global clients. Our raison d'être lies in sculpting not just visually appealing but also highly functional brands, resonating deeply with businesses and...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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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.













































