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Ashlar Projects works closely with clients to create tailored marketing plans and brand experiences that include logos, websites, collateral, signage, social media, and more...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Studio B2302, founded by graphic artist Simon Becker and based in Berlin, specializes in creating corporate identities, editorial design, illustrations, posters, typography, and digital work. While working with both national and international clients, Studio B2302 maintains a primary focus on printed...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Karlsruhe, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Thrasher Design Studio a creative studio focused on brand development, visual positioning, and the marketing that brings it to life...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Marina del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Halifax-based creative agency specializing in high-quality photography, videography, and graphic design. With a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail, we help brands stand out through compelling content that captures attention and drives engagement. Whether its dynamic marketing materials...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Lake Echo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ksenia & Co is a soul-led creative studio focused on bringing visionary brands to life through intuitive and strategic design since 2017. Powered by loving relationships, snacks, curiosity and faith. We believe your best brand is in your DNA...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
CSP (Creative Studio Productions) is a digital media company that specializes in creating impactful content, focusing on clear messaging to cut through the noise. We offer enterprise-level services, including website development, client acquisition systems, SEO, and high-quality video production, all tailored...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Eagan, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creation and development of Product Catalog, presentation for companies, folders, logos, visual identity projects, editorial design, graphic design services...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Campinas, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Annex Graphics is a full-service creative agency helping businesses build stronger brands through strategic graphic design, web design, digital marketing, SEO, printing, and promotional products. Since 1991, we've delivered creative solutions that drive results and lasting impressions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A full service creative agency that bridges the gap between idea and execution through innovative and beautifully designed brand experiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Belong Creative stands out as a premier branding agency in Sydney, committed to fostering a profound sense of belonging for brands, designs, and content. Through our innovative approach, we strive to create a cohesive identity that resonates authentically with the audience, establishing a lasting connection...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
fagerström is an independent design studio developing unique, cohesive and meaningful solutions for bold brands that stray from the ordinary. We work for clients from all over the world and across different industries; from startups to large corporations. Our services include brand strategy, visual identity...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Teamtown is your ready-to-use creative department. Collaborate with a Project Manager and a skilled team of dedicated designers for a single, fixed monthly fee...
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- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a collective of designers, creators, producers, thinkers, innovators, storytellers, challengers, and problem-solvers. For more than 23 years, weve been partnering with some of the worlds largest (and smallest!) brands to help them tell their unique stories...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding with a spark. Since 2009...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We have over 7+ years of hands-on experience in construction and 3D Architectural Rendering of residential and commercial spaces. With offices in USA, we have provided stunning designs to home builders, renowned architects, real estate developers/agents and more...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Branding agency focused on creative and results-driven designs. Specialized in logo design, brand identities and web design for startups and businesses...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are Yellow, a Barcelona-based design and branding agency known for our creative excellence. With a diverse portfolio spanning branding, visual identity, print, and digital media, we specialize in crafting compelling narratives that bring brands to life...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Expert branding and forward-thinking marketing solutions!...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Muir Design stands as a Graphic Design firm that crafts comprehensive brands designed to resonate and forge emotional connections with individuals. My design methodology seamlessly merges strategy with a deep commitment to craftsmanship. My expertise lies in developing logos, brochures, and websites catering...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Loud Crowd Media, we firmly uphold the principle of wholehearted commitment. In a landscape abundant with competition, the essence of a brand's distinction necessitates a substantial impact. Effectively resonating within the marketplace demands an assertive approach. Our strategy involves leveraging...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Umhlanga, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $54/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a design and marketing agency that enjoys partnering with small business owners to take marketing off their plates and help them grow and scale their companies...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
m design is a graphic design studio located in Baltimore that specializes in branding and corporate identity, strategic marketing, print, digital, and environmental design. In today's difficult business environment, we help our clients retain positive public perception. Government, corporate, non-profit, and...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are Novagram, a creative agency founded in 2010 in London, UK. Specializing in branding, design and digital development...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
GotPrint is an online printing services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California. Catering to businesses and creative individuals, the company offers a broad range of print products from business cards and brochures to custom apparel and signage delivered with fast turnaround times...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Direct Marketing
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GRNWRKS Media proudly offers a range of professional videography and photography services to the greater Dallas/Fort Worth, TX areas...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Isabel C. Kelly is an independent designer and creative director specializing in branding, art direction, and visual storytelling. With a deep understanding of strategic design, Kelly helps businesses, artists, and cultural organizations shape compelling brand narratives through identity systems, digital...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A London-based graphic designer with experience in print & branding. Also offering custom stationery of all order sizes for all of your most imaginative ideas. Get in touch to discuss your project...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
D2 Creative Studio specializes in innovative design solutions, blending creativity with strategy to deliver impactful branding, web design, and visual communication...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We like to swim freely! As a brand agency for communication in brands and advertising, our focus is on developing cross-media solutions in the areas of corporate identity, print, web, photography, and film...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Bielefeld, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Im Wilfredo Pérez, and this is my professional portfolio showcasing the projects Ive devoted my time and creativity to. My passion for illustration and drawing started as soon as I could hold a pencil, but it wasnt until after 2000 that I began taking on clients among friends and family...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Yaritagua, Venezuela
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dezineify is a creative design studio that transforms ideas into compelling visuals. We specialize in brand identity, digital design, and visual storytelling to help businesses stand out and connect with their audience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a Dallas-based branding and identity firm with over 25 years of experience across various industries including manufacturing, real estate, beauty, and more - ZIELINSKI Design Associates Inc. is committed to fostering innovation through creative solutions for clients both B2B & B2C...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Onerity
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Onerity is a product-consulting and UI/UX design studio with offices in Cupertino, California and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It specializes in product consulting, user interface and experience (UI/UX) design, branding, and creative digital graphics. Onerity helps businesses transform ideas into intuitive...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Product Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cupertino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Yasemin Gunhan is a graphic designer who specializes in marketing and branding. Helps marketing teams, entrepreneurs, and small business owners produce impactful visual content...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cacao Design is a small Italian agency able to cover all brand needs: logo and VI, brochure and catalogs, packaging, video, and web design. Located in Milan, born in 2004, and still in love with what she does ;)...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Develop your organizational strategy and implement a practical action plan to achieve your business goals. Your website and overall brand is often a potential customer's first impression of your business. What does your website and brand say about you? Does it make your customer want to say "yes"?...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Warrenton, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brand strategy and creative studio based in KSA...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We deliver essential visuals for your marketing campaigns. We are a family-run creative studio based in Iași, Romania. We like to keep our work and communication straightforward & simple and we focus on no-BS solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hey there! My name is Shira Heimann, a graphic and web designer passionate about crafting clean, minimal designs that are purposeful, thoughtful, and perfectly aligned with each brand...
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- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Tatwansh Digital is a digital and creative agency specializing in visual storytelling and impactful design. From three-dimensional (3D) animation to graphic design, digital marketing, and strategic campaign planning, its team delivers exceptional results tailored to clients' needs and goals. The agency excels...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in customized clothing, promotional items, personalized design services, website development, and brand identity creation. Our mission is to bring your ides to life with creative, high-quality solutions that showcase your brand and enhance your visibility...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
J. Agence Créative provides complete communication solutions, from designing your logo and branding to managing, creating, and writing content for your social media, as well as building your website. You'll have a dedicated communications consultant focused on your business...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Longueuil, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
IS Creative are a branding and digital marketing consultants in Indonesia. We offer variety of creative solutions in the form of services such as logo creation, brand identity, visual design, website, and social media management. With more than 10 years of experience and hundreds of successful projects, IS...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Semarang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to Marchitect! Marchitect is a place where where creativity meets strategy to revolutionize your marketing efforts...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We approach every project with passion and dedication, applying meticulous detail to every stage of our design and strategic process. Through a global approach, we analyze each project thoroughly to maximize the return on investment of each project for our clients...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help small business owners leverage their brand and website as sales tools that help them grow their business. We work with small business owners who are seriously passionate about serving their customers and are ready to make big moves in their business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Miami Advertising + Branding Agency built to serve brands eager for calculable growth via digital and traditional marketing channels, employing breakthrough strategic creative and design...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
With a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years in marketing, web design, and graphic design, I focus on meeting the specific needs of small businesses, real estate professionals, and non-profit organizations located in Southwest Florida...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If you are at the stage of planning a new investment, you will probably face key challenges that require thoughtful decisions. What name should you give the project so that it is memorable? What image will best reflect the nature of the investment? Who is the target group and how to communicate the most...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WE CREATE BRAND IMPACT.ENGAGING, STRATEGIC & NO BULLSH!T.REAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS...REAL RESULTS...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.