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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
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- Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
I focus on high-quality branding for your business, visual assets, professional and corporate reports, web design/implementation, photography, and more...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Invermere, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Frau Dörr MEDIENDESIGN creates memorable branding for experts ready to stand out. From strategic logos to converting websites all designed with personality and purpose...
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/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
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- Print Design
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- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hey there! My name is Mingaile Apulskyte but most people call me Ming, I'm a freelance graphic/communication designer based in Berlin, originally coming from Lithuania...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- 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
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- Location
- Baie-Comeau, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Leyla Ducy is a multidisciplinary designer creating user-centered websites, apps, brands, and products. Inspired by a love for underwater exploration, she brings bold, imaginative thinking to every projectdelivering fresh, impactful design solutions that elevate brands...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tulum, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A creative studio crafting bold, story-driven brand identities, videos, packaging, and visuals. We blend strategy with emotion to design work that feels as good as it looks...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Always attempted to perceive the order of the world, time, and space through the transformation of language, consciousness, space, and narrative while exploring the possibilities of self-identity...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Petals is a design studio founded by Sophie, specializing in building thoughtful brand systems and websites for tech and consumer brands. With a strong focus on strategy and intention, The Petals creates visual identities and digital experiences that are not only beautiful, but purposeful helping brands...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GPM Design is a creative design studio showcasing a range of visual and branding projects, including photography and design work for clients across industries. Their portfolio highlights diverse creative work from visual identity to campaign assets and photography-driven design concepts...
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- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pemberton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Montana-based digital agency specializing in outdoor recreation & adventure tourism marketing. We build booking-optimized websites, automated processes, and mobile-first experiences for guides, outfitters, museums, & local destinations. Real outdoor pros marketing real outdoor businesses...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Terry, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Design constitutes both their professional endeavor and personal passion. They apply a robust conceptual strategy to each of their projects and carry them out with meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in comprehending and shaping a brief, they excel at crafting unique solutions that resonate effectively...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Proportion is an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing branded spaces worth sharing. Specializing in creating cohesive brands that carry from naming and identity through visual communication and interior design, Proportion transforms brands beyond the expected...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- 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...
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- 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
NICHTS + NIEMAND is your go-to partner for strategic thinking and brand storytelling, crafting bold identities and compelling user experiences. By combining psychological insights from neuromarketing with proven design techniques, we cut through the noise and bring clarity and impact to your project...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Brunswick, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were a global entertainment and creative services company with offices in New York, Amsterdam, and Toronto, helping brands break through growth barriers with bold, ambitious creativity across branding, advertising, media buying, and public relations...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LN.IV Studio is a creative agency founded by Ellen Ivy Krantz, specializing in clean, refined brand identities for innovators, artists, and creatives...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a cohesive team of experienced professionals who envision, design, and craft digital experiences that do more than look good they resonate emotionally and leave a lasting impression...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a communications, digital marketing, and design agency located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Our passion lies in delivering creative solutions that are both effective and aligned with our client's marketing goals and budgets. Guided by biblical values, we are committed to ethical work...
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- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a graphic design company specializing in custom logo design and business branding. Our services include logo design, web design and print design...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
EAG Advertising & Marketing is your trusted partner in Kansas City, offering tailored advertising and marketing solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With a focus on data-driven campaigns, we deliver digital marketing services and traditional marketing strategies to help you achieve your business...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a design & development studio, based in Bucharest, focused on helping institutional, B2B and enterprise organizations become accessible to their audience through carefully crafted digital experiences and content...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Noggin Creative is a strategic design studio based in the UK specialising in hospitality, leisure and tourism. We help busy marketing teams with branding, campaigns, menus, signage, digital content and multi-site rollouts, working as a flexible extension of your team...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BNL Media Consulting is the unicorn in a sea of copy-paste marketing agencies. Were a Vancouver-based, social-first creative agency helping brands get discovered, build real community, and become the kind of business people remember, recommend, and rave about...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to my profile! I'm Iðunn Ásgeirsdóttir, an experienced graphic designer passionate about structure, quality, and contemporary design. Explore my work and reach out if you're interested in collaboration...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Monda, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hanson left a lasting impression on the art world early in his career with his acclaimed series, The School Boy (2007). His work has since been featured in notable magazines, including Canoe (2009), Dust (2011), and A.20 (2015)...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Etihad Golden Falcons is a multi-service company based in Riyadh, providing businesses with printing, signage, corporate branding, interior design, and event management solutions. Since launching in 2020, the company has completed projects for over 1,000 clients, covering sectors from retail and corporate to...
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- Print Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
With over 17 years of invaluable experience, Mestre Diseño stands as a seasoned authority in the meticulous planning and design of web pages. Our extensive expertise is rooted in a rich history of crafting digital solutions, ensuring the delivery of websites that seamlessly integrate innovation...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Wood Mill is a one-person creative studio based in central Indiana. I build brand identities, design print and digital materials, shoot product and corporate photography, and produce video from concept to final file, without shortcuts or templates. Every project is made from scratch to fit the work, not a...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cicero, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Hey there! My name is Jay de Jesus, I'm a UX designer currently based in Las Vegas, the heart of Nevada...
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- Print Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
A small design studio filled with experience and design inspiration in WordPress Development and Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design and high-end Artwork and Illustrations...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Laura Parenti is a Digital Marketing and User Experience Design agency based in Italy. We design apps, develop web interfaces and websites, and craft experiences on and off line that make people fall in love with your brand - building trust beyond reason...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- SEO
- Design Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Signa, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vector & Vista Co is a graphic design studio based in the Nashville area, bringing over 25 years of experience to every project. Operating as Grafix Design Studio from 1998-2025, we've built a reputation for strategic thinking, meticulous craft, and work that delivers...
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- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
We are Corporate Design BD! Global Digital Solutions Company founded in 2020. With a team of 19 highly professionals, we are working in 4 different locations (USA, Canada, India, and Bangladesh)...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
For the past thirty years, Sandra Barnes has been deeply immersed in the world of graphic design. It has remained a constant thread throughout her life, with creativity guiding and shaping her journey. She finds great fulfillment in sharing this creative spirit with others...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Erin Moore
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.My name is Erin Moore. I am a freelance graphic designer, creative strategist, and visual merchandiser with a passion for designing experiences that influence, challenge, and inspire. With more than 10 years of professional experience, I bring a multi-disciplinary skillset and a thoughtful, results-driven...
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- Web Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49

Elevation Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We are a boutique digital design agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. With over 22 years’ experience, we craft high-impact brand identities, websites, and marketing visuals that don't just look good, they get results!...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
Cossette is a Canadian full-service creative marketing and communications agency that helps brands build lasting impact through advertising, branding, digital experiences, media, content, AI, and integrated marketing solutions...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Advertising
- AI Development
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- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! I'm Nathan Proffitt, a designer and illustrator with a deep passion for creativity, especially in the realm of digital design systems...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Eleven Percent is a creative studio I founded in 2015, dedicated to assisting brands with their design and content needs. Since then, Ive had the privilege of collaborating with numerous international brands, contributing to their marketing and creative teams by crafting compelling visual narratives and...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Amersfoort, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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

Cultured Creative
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Cultured Creative is a comprehensive branding studio dedicated to helping travel and hospitality businesses succeed. We founded Cultured Creative to spotlight businesses that embrace genuine cultural experiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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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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We’re committed to providing practical and accurate information to both businesses and agencies, so we turned to Courtney Bozigian, brand director at Digital Silk, a leading web design agency. She shared insights on designing for print and what it takes to balance creativity with brand consistency.
As a branding expert, Bozigian has overseen creative initiatives of many distinguished entities. Her portfolio lists Marvel, Monopoly, Spiderman TV, and Playskool as some of the names she has worked with. At Digital Silk, she directed high-profile branding and digital marketing initiatives and helped companies sharpen their brand identity through captivating storytelling and design.













































