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With a trusted team of experts and a proven approach, we empower small businesses to thrive! Let us navigate the marketing challenges, so you can focus on what you do best...
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- Web Design
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- Manasquan, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Unlock your brand's potential with the power of strategy and design...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We start every project from a blank page no formulas, just ideas that reveal the soul of each brand. Every detail serves a story built on essence, aesthetics, and lasting impact because for us, design is storytelling, not decoration...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Build a bold, cohesive brand identity with Aurum Creative a design studio specializing in logos, branding, and web design for modern entrepreneurs and startups...
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- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
SOBO Concepts is a promotional products design studio that goes beyond putting a logo on a product. We work across hospitality, food and beverage, events, technology, and retail to design SWAG that actually reflects a brand. Every project starts with understanding the client's identity, audience, and goals...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an award-winning London based design agency, who help companies to launch, grow or change. For nearly 15 years we have worked with some amazing people, brands and companies helping them to discover who they are, how they want to be perceived and what they would like to achieve. Whether you are...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A creative studio building brands, crafting beautiful print and shaping inspiring digital experiences. We work collaboratively, focusing on building lasting relationships that allow us to create meaningful design that resonates with your audience and delivers real impact. Our passion combined with the...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Barna Design is a multidisciplinary creative agency where product design engineers, graphic designers, brand strategists and developers work together as one team. We create brand identities, packaging, product designs, websites and digital experiences that connect strong visual thinking with real business...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We provide website creation, brand services, and video support to give you an all-in-one solution for your business idea or startup...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
97% of products fail, that’s why we work cohesively with your team using the Peterman Method™ to ensure your product is in the 3% that succeed...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Helping women-led brands who are ready to flourish fall in love with their business + book dream clients with elegant design...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Odgis + Co is an award-winning, women-owned brand design studio. We work with organizations at moments of transition: a new venture, a repositioning, a brand that no longer reflects the firm behind it. We help them define what they stand for, then design a brand that expresses it...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Pixellent Design is a Los Angeles studio specializing in packaging design and brand development for consumer products, from concept through production...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
I help brands and businesses to have a competitive image and communication, getting the best out of them, building loyalty with their audience and attracting new ones. From Bilbao to the rest of the world...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bilbao, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Heraldess is a bespoke branding and design house dedicated to building enduring brands through a strategic approach to creative exploration. Our mission is to craft stories that are told boldly, beautifully, and with purpose...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
we are a branding-, design- & communication agency, based in colombia and globally active.our goal is that your brand bears good fruit, that it grows in positioning and meets its objectives. we believe that in order to achieve this, you have to sow correctly, creating brands with their own identity...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cali, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Designers Up North is a Manchester-based web and graphic design company run by Jim Adams and Matt Parker. We design WordPress websites, eCommerce stores, brands and brochures for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Stretford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Award-winning designer able to turn complex information into clear, compelling and visually striking communication. Specializing in high-impact multi-page projects including business reports, brochures, white papers, catalogs, RFPs, infographics, editorial, magazines, annual reports, newsletters...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create fresh and unique brands, with a great style and visual impact. We love to collaborate with clients from all around the world. So, if you're eager to inject your brand with Cobra Studio's creative flair, let's work together!...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
J Drake Web Design is a full-service digital branding studio in Richmond, VA. We build, design, manage and maintain websites that are mobile responsive which use a combination of original content creation, paid advertising and social media posting to reach your ideal customers and improve your bottom line...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Widely Interactive is an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency in Scottsdale, AZ. With 20+ years of experience, we combine custom website design with data-driven SEO and digital marketing to help businesses attract visitors and convert them into loyal customers. We build every site from the...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Adams Design is a Boston branding and graphic design studio known for strategic logo and brand identity work with a strong storytelling focus, crafting distinct, design-driven identities for clients across real estate, corporate, lifestyle, and nonprofit sectors...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hi, I'm Art a passionate full-stack design strategist and AI enthusiast. I focus on crafting unique digital identities that elevate your brand...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a creative team that combines strategic thinking with design to shape brands and influence audiencesalways in service of building a distinctive and memorable identity...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Blockchain
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Groundnation is an award-winning boutique agency located by the sea, serving a diverse range of clients across industries such as architecture, furniture, travel, leisure, and construction...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bokehverse emerges as a pioneering Architectural Visualization & Creative Studio based in Madrid. At Bokehverse, our ethos revolves around crafting captivating visual narratives, characterized by meticulous attention to detail...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Joe Powderham Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.An independent creative studio based in London, specializing in visual communications. Our design expertise includes brand and visual identity, digital and print design, as well as creative image-making...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With more than 30 years of combined experience shaping the identities of leading UK brands, we're experts at helping businesses stand out.Our goal? To simplify brand design and strategymaking it clear, approachable, and effective for companies of all sizes...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Suleyman Yazki is a seasoned designer and creative director with over a decade of experience in brand identity, experience design, and motion graphics, having collaborated with some of the world's leading companies and cultural institutions...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based in Paris, Studio Garella operates in the field of graphic design and art direction. Its expertise spans the creation of visual identities, logos, editorial design, photography, video, motion design, and 3D. Blending visual arts and graphic design, the studios projects combine these disciplines to...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Paris, France
- 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...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
International Magic is a multidisciplinary creative studio that develops brand identities, cultural strategies, digital platforms, and immersive experiences for global brands, institutions, and artists. The studio combines research, systems thinking, and creative direction to build meaningful narratives and...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Product Pixel Design and Branding has been creating unique and effective business branding, and advertising design for over 20 years...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service branding and graphic design agency based in Melbourne, serving Australia. We offer everything from unique brand design, custom brand strategy and highly engaging branded content and beautiful graphic design for all your companys needs...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Hawthorn, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DISRUPTCRAFT supercharges growth for DTC/CPG brands and innovative startups through lightning-fast, premium design. As entrepreneurial partners, we fuse award-winning expertise with insider e-commerce insights for world-class visuals that catalyze customer acquisition, loyalty and bottom-line results. Our...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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...
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- 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
The Social Paige aims to create meaningful impact by developing brands that are more than just visually appealing. My work centers on fostering genuine relationships, where storytelling and connection take priority...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Infiuz is a Montreal-based brand strategy, graphic design and website design studio helping businesses and organizations turn ideas, challenges and opportunities into work that gets a response...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We build authentic brands that transmit values and emotions. We specialize in creating unique and engaging expressions to evidence the essence of the brand. Focusing on excellence, we generate memorable experiences and transform results. For every great story, an irresistible brand...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Wishcreative is a small creative studio founded by Jez Poole with a reputation for creating strong visual narratives for companies large and small...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lund Design Co. is an independent studio specializing in brand identities, interactive design systems, and custom typefaces...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're Catherine and Vlad, a creative duo behind Of July Studio. We focus on visual identity, packaging, web design, and social media design...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
My Name is Wendy
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.My Name is Wendy is a graphic design studio specializing in branding, typography, illustration, 3D, and motion design. The studio collaborates with international brands, small businesses, independent initiatives, and projects in the artistic and cultural sectors...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- 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
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
White Ink Creative is a boutique luxury branding and Showit website studio based in Australia, working with clients across the US, Canada, and beyond. Founded by Ashleigh Luhr a designer with 12+ years of agency and entrepreneurial experience the studio creates refined, strategy-led brand identities and...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At the intersection of design and artistic expression we develop your branding strategy and design it to communicate through emotions that resonate with your audiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Eureka Studio Creative is a visual communication and design studio specializing in strategic solutions. They help soulful, purpose-driven brands transform and navigate their journey toward ethical and conscious communication that positively impacts people...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Esporles, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a creative web agency from Eastern Quebec that supports businesses one project at a time, to the best of our abilities!...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- Baie-Comeau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Print Design Agency FAQs
What is a print design agency?
A print design agency is an agency that crafts visual materials specifically designed for physical printing. Its work focuses on amplifying a brand identity by designing the client’s end products that will be printed. These agencies often operate as a one-stop shop for all print design needs, from initial concept development to final output delivery.
Print design is often confused with printing itself, as clients usually expect these two services to go hand in hand. Although some print design agencies offer both customarily, this is not always the case, as the printing process is another discipline altogether.
How does a print design agency help brands with physical brand assets?
A print design agency helps brands with physical brand assets by handling all creative and technical aspects pertaining to the printing. Its process typically commences with defining a concept that corresponds with the brand’s philosophy, objective, and target audience.
Guided by the concept, the team then prepares high-quality visuals, including illustrations, typography, and photography integration, to bring the idea to fruition. Once the visuals are approved, it handles the technical aspects of preparing the design files for printing and making sure they meet printing requirements.
Which businesses see the most value from professional print design?
Businesses that rely heavily on a physical presence and tangible materials to connect with their audience see the most value from professional print design. This includes entities across retail, real estate, and hospitality, which use items like branded packaging, signage, and brochures.
Additionally, businesses that produce custom apparel, such as t-shirts and hoodies, or specialize in personalized products like photo books and invitations, also benefit immensely from high-quality print design to differentiate their offerings and capture attention.
What are the top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025?
The top-rated print design agencies on DesignRush in 2025 are:
What core and specialized services do print design companies provide?
Print design companies create meticulous designs for brand collaterals, such as:
- Business cards
- Book covers
- Magazines
- Brochures and flyers
- Banners, signage and stationery
- Posters and billboards
How much do print design services cost in 2025?
The cost of print design services in 2025 is highly variable, with a wide range of pricing models and factors influencing the final investment. While a general range of $100 to $150 per hour is a common starting point for many businesses, this figure can vary depending on the project's complexity, type of print design, and the location of the agency.
To get a more accurate estimate, here is a cost breakdown for different type of collaterals:
- Business cards: $50-$2,500 average
- Book covers: $150-$500 per book cover
- Brochures and flyers: $2,500-$10,000
- Banners and signage: $600-$800
- Posters: $150-$250 per hour
- Billboards: $150-$500 per hour
How long does it typically take to receive initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency?
The typical timeline for receiving initial concepts or drafts from a print design agency varies, but it's directly tied to the project's scope and the agency's workload.
For a simple project like a business card or flyer, you might see initial drafts within a few days to a week. However, for larger projects like packaging or a full branding suite, this phase can take two to three weeks, as it requires more in-depth research and strategic development.
What should you look for when hiring a print design agency?
When hiring a print design agency, begin by thoroughly reviewing their portfolio to see if their aesthetic and expertise align with your brand's vision, while paying attention to the variety and quality of their past work. Beyond the visuals, ask for client testimonials or case studies to gauge their communication skills and reliability. You should also confirm that they have specific experience with the type of physical assets you need, like packaging or signage.
What red flags should you watch out for when choosing a print design partner?
When selecting a print design partner, be wary of red flags like a lack of a professional portfolio or negative client testimonials. Avoid agencies that are unresponsive, communicate poorly, or make unrealistic promises about turnaround times or pricing. Additionally, it's a major red flag if they don't seem knowledgeable about the technical aspects of printing, as this can lead to costly errors and a subpar final product.
What questions should you ask a print design agency before signing a contract?
Before signing a contract with a print design agency, here are some key questions you should ask to ensure the candidate is a good fit for your project:
- What designs have you worked on in the same industry as ours?
- How would you define your team’s art style?
- What is your timeline for a print design project from conceptualization to final presentation?
- What services are included in your pricing?
- Will you designate a team for our project, or will an individual designer handle it?
- Are the designs original or based on stock art or templates?
- Who will be our point of contact on your team?
- How many rounds of revisions are included in your fees?
- What is your approval process for the final design?
- Can you connect me with trusted suppliers if you don’t provide in-house printing services?
How does working with a print design agency differ from DIY tools or freelancers?
A print design agency typically handles prepress checks, color calibration, and communicates directly with printers, so you’re less likely to waste money on reprints or mismatched colors. Freelancers may produce strong designs but often leave you to manage print vendors yourself, while DIY tools often rely on pre-designed templates, which can result in a lack of originality and make your brand look generic.
If your project involves large runs, specialty finishes (like foil or embossing), or brand consistency across many assets, an agency saves you costly trial-and-error, whereas freelancers or DIY work better for simple, one-off materials.
Which design tools, production techniques, and vendor networks do top print agencies use?
Top print agencies rely on the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, using Illustrator for vector logos, InDesign for multi-page layouts like brochures, and Photoshop for image editing. For production, they often choose between digital printing for quick, low-volume runs and offset printing for superior quality on large orders.
These agencies also have a network of trusted printers and vendors, which allows them to recommend specialized techniques like embossing, letterpress, or die-cutting and manage the entire production process to guarantee a high-quality final product.
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As a branding expert, Bozigian has overseen creative initiatives of many distinguished entities. Her portfolio lists Marvel, Monopoly, Spiderman TV, and Playskool as some of the names she has worked with. At Digital Silk, she directed high-profile branding and digital marketing initiatives and helped companies sharpen their brand identity through captivating storytelling and design.