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Tomás Gouveia is a Lisbon-based Portuguese designer specializing in editorial design and branding. Since 2010, he has worked across the arts and culture sector, creating visual identities and publications for institutions, individual clients, and diverse projects and exhibitions...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jonathan Boerger creates engaging work for both print and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on intuitive, accessible design. He enjoys leading and collaborating with creatives and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Obacht is a design studio based in Amsterdam, specializing in sustainable branding, packaging, and web design. The LGBTQ+-owned studio partners with mission-driven brands, focusing on inclusivity, social impact, and environmental responsibility. We offer services in branding, graphic design...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Kymera Media Ltd is a multi-BAFTA winning creative agency renowned for its expertise in animation and film. Our array of services is tailored to help you effectively connect with your audience, enhance conversions, elevate brand awareness, and convey your narrative with compelling storytelling techniques...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Wing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
GUT is a global creative network that helps brands grow through bold ideas, courageous creativity, and culturally impactful marketing. Founded on the principles of courage, transparency, and intuition, GUT partners with leading brands to create work that drives both business results and industry recognition...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Gancz Creations, we take a holistic design approach to unlock the transformative power of creativity and drive meaningful change in the world. As a creative agency serving clients throughout Canada and the USA, we design impactful visual communication and immersive digital experiences for social...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ville-Marie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Book Publishing Forge is a publishing and author support agency that helps writers bring their books to market through professional services including editing, ghostwriting, publishing, formatting, cover design, marketing, and distribution solutions...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
33 Years of Public Relations. Award-Winning. Certified.Lee Andrews Group has helped agencies, organizations, and public figures earn trust and drive results since 1993. We specialize in public relations, community outreach, strategic communications, and media relations, translating complex priorities into...
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- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Figuro is a design studio renowned for its expertise at the intersection of creativity, data-driven marketing, and strategic insights. With a commitment to excellence, we blend innovative design principles with analytical rigor to deliver impactful solutions that drive measurable results for our clients...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
BHMA specializes in the design and manufacturing of premium-quality Menu Covers, Guest Folders, Bill Presenters, A-Boards, and various display items tailored for the hospitality sector. Additionally, we excel in crafting high-quality information wallets specifically designed for the automotive sector. Our...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
From concept to mailbox! Creative Ink offers design and printing services for all your needs, from eye-catching flyers to professional brochures...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $898/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
POSTER CHILD is based in Barcelona, our creative firm boasts a decade of experience in the music and entertainment industry. We've had the privilege of collaborating with renowned clients such as VANS, Warped Tour, Live Nation, AEG, Journeys, as well as some of the most prominent names in touring, production...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Glo Creative Co. is an award-winning brand experience agency based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in brand strategy, visual identity, website design, and integrated brand experiences that help businesses build memorable, customer-focused brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a Brand Design company with over 18 years of experience in the fields of graphic design, brand development and marketing. We are passionate about crafting exquisite designs, enthusiastic about building Brand strategies, devoted to developing eternal Brands. We are UNITIC...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Art Department in a Box | Unlimited Design, One Easy Retainer...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We assist SMEs and startups in standing out from the competition, building stronger connections with their audiences, and creating new business opportunities through effective branding...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We build brands by bringing their authentic essence to life through visuals that resonate and drive results.Crafted to tell your story and meet your goals...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Inter is a graphic design studio dedicated to clear visual communication and collaborative work, inspired by the egalitarian ideals of 20th-century international modernismreimagined with a fresh, progressive outlook...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Package Design
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- Location
- West Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Erik is a brand creative director with a background in advertising. He has led campaigns for both global brands and local favorites across Sweden and the UK. After more than a decade working in major London agencies and independent Stockholm studios, he transitioned to an in-house brand role in 2019...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hi! My name is Tom Foyea, I'm a graphic designer and founder of Foye Design, based in Berkshire, UK. I specialize in branding, print, and event design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Maidenhead, 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Orgem Studio is a creative design studio focused on delivering innovative and impactful solutions across branding, digital design, and visual communication. We craft distinctive identities and engaging experiences that help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were not just an agency, a studio, a consultancy, or a digital shop were all of them combined. Thats what makes TinyWins truly unique. From Salesforce to Slack, and Stanford to Samsung (just to name a few), we've spent the past seven years building and continually earning the trust of some of the worlds most...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wiedemann Lampe is a strategic brand consultancy that helps organizations transform their businesses, brands, places, and digital experiences through culture-driven design and innovation. The consultancy combines strategy, organizational transformation, branding, placemaking, experience design, and technology...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- 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
We bring your vision to fruition. We are driven by your success and understand the transformative power of a brand that authentically represents who you are and what your organization brings to the table. As your dedicated creative partner, our mission is to breathe life into that vision...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Gaby Branding is a strategic clarity and identity experience to create & grow your brand in an empathetic, simple and flexible way...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Mérida, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Strong visuals move people. SHU Design provides creative solutions across branding, graphics, and digital so your business looks sharp and stays memorable. Delivered smoothly, quickly, and without the usual back-and-forth...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Super Graphic is a boutique creative studio based in the UK. We deliver creative visual experiences that are underpinned by insight, strategy, and love for design. But above all, we ensure that they are all supported with great stories that engage, inspire, provoke, connect, and amaze...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AdGumbo is a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business. Over twenty years of expertise in the creative arts. Answers and solutions provided in a timely manner. Innovative on a global scale. Swift and economical in its execution...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Krull D+A is a boutique creative agency in Sydney, Australia, specialising in in branding, advertising, online design & development, digital campaigns, packaging, and print production...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Potts Point, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Expert in visual identity and strategic communication, I turn ideas into effective and distinctive design projects. I work with companies and institutions to create tailored graphic solutions, enhancing every detail to maximize the impact of the message...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Macerata, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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!...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Baie-Comeau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ekho Design is a digital agency that specializes in creating websites, branding and digital design solutions for non-profits, businesses and organizations focused on innovation & change...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CM3/Designs is the personal portfolio of Chip McGoldrick, a seasoned creative professional with over 20 years of experience in design, branding, marketing, magazine publishing, advertising, and web design...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yumé is a Paris-based creative agency collaborating with clients around the world.Founded by a passionate team with more than a decade of experience, Yumé emerged from the vision to unite strategy, aesthetics, and creativity into one cohesive design philosophy...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Betty Katkovsky is a New York City-based freelance graphic designer with experience across diverse fields, including e-commerce, nonprofit, health and wellness, government and politics, and the food industry...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Krystal is driven by a deep passion for fashion, advertising, branding, editorial design, graphic design, and illustration, with a commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering visually striking, innovative work...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Real is an experienced and award-winning Cheshire web design agency. We love designing user friendly, bespoke websites that properly support our customers business goals. Our highly creative designers and developers will work closely with you every step of the way. Our high-quality web creations are always...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
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- Location
- Scholar Green, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Next Brand stands as a firmly established enterprise with operational bases in Melbourne, Australia, and Cape Town, South Africa. Our team boasts extensive experience in human-centered design principles, allowing us to adeptly craft compelling corporate strategies and deliver exceptional outcomes for a...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hello! Were Joplin. Our specialty is creative problem solving. We unleash your brand's potential through creativity and design, providing high-quality results that add value to your business...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Keekee360Design is equipped to deliver the innovative content necessary to execute a comprehensive branding strategy to ignite your business...
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- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Atanor Creative is a Miami-based agency that transforms brands through innovative design and strategic marketing. Inspired by alchemy, we turn creative ideas into extraordinary brand experiences. Our services include branding, web design, content creation, and social media marketing, all tailored to highlight...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Matt Smith Creative is a brand strategy and identity studio for businesses where the product is hard to explain: data centres, fibre networks, engineering contractors, utilities and cyber security firms. We find the clear, human story inside technical expertise, then build names, visual identities and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're Penta Studio, an independent brand and design studio for ambitious businesses.We help brands figure out who they are, what makes them different, and how to make people care.Sometimes that means creating something from scratch. Sometimes it means taking something that's already good and making it...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Chichester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Phillip Koch
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.With a focus on Art Direction and Brand Strategy, my team and I create tailored solutions that bring brands to life through compelling visuals and strategic direction.Our Mission is to help brands stand out, resonate deeply with their audience, drive meaningful engagement, and grow effectively...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2018, LOUD is a creative agency based in Saudi Arabia with a core belief that strong branding lays the foundation for everything else. Their success stems from a bold and dynamic team of creatives who consistently push the boundaries of design...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Oscar Pecher develops strong concepts and brings them to life through bold visual narratives and unexpected approaches, seamlessly combining film, photography, and design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lorenzo Fanton is an Italian graphic designer and design director based in New York City, specializing in brand identity, editorial, type, and digital design...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- 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.