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Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Como, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Attlas Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Hey there! My name is Jorge Sales and I'm a designer based in Mexico City. I love to design brands that change peoples lives. I always aim to create bold and creative visuals to really make something stand out! I offer solutions not services...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Kyle Creative Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Het there! My name is Kyle Wilson, an art director and graphic designer with a background in print, web, photography, video, and motion...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pen & Mug is a caffeine-fueled branding & web design studio...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
United Of Web stands as a foremost website development agency located in New York City, renowned for its exceptional services. Our team specializes in crafting custom CRM solutions, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Logo Design, and Wrapping services with expertise and precision...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- CRM Consulting
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SJD World Ltd is a creative studio located in Hamilton, Bermuda, recognized with multiple awards. We offer expertise in graphic design, website development, AI chatbot integration, and comprehensive brand support services...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Hamilton, Bermuda
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matuvu is a Ghent-based studio offering an integrated blend of digital strategy, bespoke web design, and professional photographyfocusing on purpose-driven storytelling and strong visual identities...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- 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
Level Nine Media is an award-winning web design company that creates revenue-generating websites for over 500 businesses. We tailor our designs to your brand identity, refining key messages through marketing strategy to provide an intuitive user experience and stay ahead of the competition...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shamrock Signs is a trusted Pittsburgh sign company providing commercial signage solutions throughout Western Pennsylvania and the Tri-State region since 2001. Our team specializes in custom sign fabrication, illuminated signs, channel letters, monument signs, high-wall signage, installation, permitting...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Design Services
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- Location
- Carnegie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At BrandVow, I commit to turning your ideas into stunning visual creations. Explore a showcase of imaginative projects, and let's work together to create success...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Sarie Tardif, I'm a professional Graphic Designer driven by a passion for visually compelling design, I blend my expertise in graphic design and architecture to craft meaningful and impactful creative solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cojo Moxon Design is a woman-owned boutique business based in Austin, Texas, focused on creating personalized wedding invitations and day-of stationery. With a specialty in Austin & Hill Country, South Florida, and New England celebrations, we proudly serve couples worldwide...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Barradois Studio was founded from the desire to create with more depth with more intention.We are a Design, Content and Audiovisual studio where strategy meets sensitivity...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Goiânia, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Contacto Studio, we are a boutique design studio focused on creating immersive experiences that go beyond conventional limits.By blending creative innovation with a deep understanding of our clients' goals, we ensure every project reflects our dedication and unique expertise...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Moko Heathers, founder of M | H Studio, where our goal is to build genuine, lasting connections between people and the brands they love...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi, I'm Julie, a graphic and type designer based in Paris, France. Since 2015, Ive been creating logos, books, typefaces, and illustrations for design studios and companies...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dustin Byerley is a brand developer and creative director who helps people bring identity, branding, and creativity into alignment through authenticity, coherence, and clear expression...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ojai, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MENR Studios creates design solutions that communicate with clarity, creativity, and intent. We transform ideas into stories, combining strong visuals with strategic storytelling to build brands, websites, and content that resonate. Experimental when needed, enduring when it matters...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tegusu is a creative design studio specializing in brand-building through strategy, concept development, and multidisciplinary design. Inspired by the strength and flexibility of the transparent "tegusu" thread, the studio connects clients' ideas, creative expertise, information, and people to create...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Yokohama, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Brothers is a Paris- and Toulouse-based branding and design studio founded in 2010 by Johan Debit and Jean-Rémi Massery. The studio specializes in brand strategy, graphic and typographic experimentation, branding, and visual identity, creating functional and useful design systems that balance content...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A&Co is a Seattle based brand and creative studio that merges strategic insight with distinctive design to help businesses articulate meaningful identity and differentiation. Serving clients globally, the agency specializes in brand strategy, identity systems, campaign expression, website experiences, and...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Katharina Mitteregger, an Austrian graphic designer, specializes in visual communication, emphasizing the development of brandings, visual identities, conceptual visuals, and editorial content...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Graz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Celia Melville is a Wellington-based digital and graphic designer with more than 14 years of experience in the creative field...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Peach Bomb Creative is a design studio based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in graphic and web design, branding, and calligraphy. They focus on crafting bold, attention-grabbing visuals for individuals and organizations in the performing and visual arts...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aaron Jones Design is a Bay Area studio specializing in packaging, branding, and print marketing for consumer brands. I blend creative vision with production expertise to deliver polished, impactful design...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Abmo is an independent branding studio specializing in identity design, brand narrative, and packaging for hospitality and lifestyle brands across Europe. Founded in 2013 and based between Bordeaux and Paris, the studio creates culture-driven brand systems for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and modern lifestyle...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are adept at crafting brand identities, fearlessly fostering creativity, and mastering the art of marketing. Over a span of 26 years, we have been instrumental in facilitating the growth of both national and international enterprises through the generation of innovative concepts and the execution of...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hey! My name is John Poh based in Singapore. I'm a professional graphic designer for businesses and creators...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Envision Dennis Romano LLC is a full service web agency located in New Jersey USA. We help small businesses grow and expand and compete with enterprises. Our specialty areas include Web Design, SEO Strategies, Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising and Web Hosting...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ocean Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $137/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We’re a Red Wing, MN marketing agency providing local website design, SEO and digital marketing. We take a personal approach to help our clients find the smartest options for their budget. Whether it's big or small, we have you covered...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Red Wing, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Jay Design Studio is a Boutique Branding studio on a mission to create impactful and meaningful Brand Identities for passionate businesses worldwide. If you are a Fempreneur, Foodie or a Fashion business owner...We just might be the right fit for each other!...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Alyah Holmes is a creative illustrator and graphic designer with a vibrant, playful and uplifting style. She specializes in Illustration and design for packaging, branding and editorial...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a cutting-edge strategic Branding Agency, specializing in unique custom branding, edgy and innovative graphic design, marketing expertise, technical support, strategic small business consulting, event services, and much more...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Offering top notch customer service, graphic design, quality printing, signage, vehicles wraps and more, we know how to enhance a brand and offer dynamic solutions for every type of project. What really makes us special is our attention to detail and devotion to customer service. When you work with Minuteman...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
For small businesses, big clients, and everyone in between, JKS Incorporated, a WBENC- and NC HUB-Certified woman-owned business, uses innovation, advertising creativity, and expertise...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Internet-wide, I am known as M. J. Star. I am a digital artist residing in Colorado at present. My artwork is influenced by American cartoonists of the 20th century, anime of the 21st century, Art Nouveau, and contemporary street art. Celebrating the culinary arts, the result is a combination of assertive...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Longmont, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Graphics Forward, based in Denver, Colorado, is a full-service graphic design agency that offers personalized and customer-centric design solutions. With our creative direction and professional design expertise, we guarantee that your brand will capture attention and leave a lasting impression in your...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Altar is a branding and design agency that creates bold, strategic identities for modern businesses. With a focus on clarity and craftsmanship, the agency transforms ideas into design systems that inspire and endure...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dundee, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Colt is a branding agency specializing in the hospitality industry, crafting brands for hotels, restaurants, bars, and related products...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Spitfiregirl is a boutique design studio focused on branding, custom websites, packaging, and digital marketing for both emerging and established event professionals, as well as hospitality and lifestyle brands...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mano Brito is the artistic name of Nuno Brito e Cunha, a graphic designer and illustrator currently living on the island of Faial, Azores...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Faial, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since 2016, we've been crafting bold solutions in packaging, web design, and marketinghelping brands rise above the competition. Every project is infused with our signature Latino character, giving your brand a look and feel that's uniquely its own. Let us bring your brand's identity to life...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Rothschild, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Magical Hat is a graphic and creative agency focused on film promotion, movie premieres, and cinema visual communication. We help films reach their audience through strong visuals, thoughtful design, and clear digital communication...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Ivancice, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a globally distributed team brought together by a shared passion for exploring imagery across all media. We communicate through visuals, inspired by a deep appreciation for culture and typography...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a UK based web design studio. We have over 20 years experience in the web, eCommerce and digital marketing landscape. Our mission is to give small and medium sized businesses an affordable yet powerful platform, to help them achieve their goals...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Maldon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Design Shifu is an on-demand design subscription for growing businesses, at a flat monthly rate. Get unlimited requests and revisions, dedicated designers, and a 24-hour turnaround. No agency overhead, no freelancer guesswork, just consistent design output whenever you need it...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Matt Erickson is a creative director and graphic designer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He focuses on brand identity, packaging design, and illustration for both startups and well-established brands, delivering strategic and impactful solutions...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bond is a brand design consultancy focused on innovation. You provide the opportunity, and well create the brand to seize it...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Self-titled is an award-winning Melbourne-based creative studio specializing in branding, communications, spatial design, and digital experiences. The agency is known for combining strategic thinking with refined visual design to help ambitious businesses create meaningful and memorable brand identities...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Prahran, Australia
- 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.
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.















































