1. Akshari Solutions

SERVICES	Branding, designing, printing, marketing, real estate, digital web
WEBSITE	https://www.akshari.ca/
ADDRESS	4-14 Steinway Blvd. Toronto, ON M9W 6M6
CONTACT DETAILS	(416) 524-7733 [email protected]
OPERATING HOURS	Monday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Akshari Solutions won our favor by providing a suite of solutions tailored for better brand awareness. Here are more reasons why we think you’ll love working with them.

First, they have various services geared towards corporate branding – which is a vital pillar of corporate visual identity. So, whether you’re a startup or a business going through a branding shift, we reckon they’re a good choice for you.

Second, they offer social media marketing plans, which can be pretty useful given that most businesses now hire graphic designers specifically for deliverables to use in social media marketing. To give you an idea, these plans involve content writing, scheduled posts, consultations, and more.

If you’re a small to medium enterprise, we recommend trying out the Standard Plan. This plan has fewer strategies than the Premium, but it does cover an annual consultation, custom brand design, and search engine optimization (plus more) – which is really all you need to get an awareness boost.

We also like that the company’s design services cover both digital and physical platforms, making it a flexible choice.

For printed marketing materials, they can design things like flyers, calendars, postcards, and t-shirts. For digital outputs, they’ll take on infographic designs, social media banners, and digital signage.

Finally, we’re a big fan of its web services, which include podcast design, YouTube design, and eCommerce services. So, if you want to get all-around graphic design services, give this company a try.

Reaching out to its past clients only proved why it’s a top choice for graphic designers. We’ve heard nothing but high praise.

Customer Reviews

Here are some testimonials from previous clients of this company:

Akshari Solutions provided excellent service in such a short time! Their service was super quick and the end product turned out exactly how I pictured it. I would highly recommend Akshari Solutions to anyone who needs to get printing done. Thank you once again – Anne R. Stuber

Perfect solution provider for all digital and printing solutions – Kanu Varu

2. Novel Graphics Design Inc.

SERVICES	Logo design, business cards, postcards, stationery, corporate identity, embroidery services, screen printing, signage, web design, web hosting, web maintenance, SEO,
WEBSITE	https://novelgraphics.ca/
ADDRESS	15 Hartismere Ct, Etobicoke, ON M9V 1M6, Canada
CONTACT DETAILS	416-741-8898 [email protected] [email protected]
OPERATING HOURS	Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Novel Graphic Design Inc. strips off complexity, going for a simple approach instead. We love their straightforward services for a lot of compelling reasons.

For starters, we hate beating around the bush when it comes to service costs. If you’re like us, you’ll love its upfront, well-detailed pricing scheme, which should be industry-standard anyway.

Of course, for big, personalized projects, you need to request a quote first. It’s a pretty nice touch but we’re underwhelmed with the process, especially since it’s a lot like simply sending an email, which can be restrictive.

What they don’t restrict, on the other hand, is the range of design services they offer. If you can imagine it, they can probably service it, whether it’s menus, pamphlets, flyers, brochures, and even cheques and chairs!

Speaking of printing solutions, they also offer same-day printing and delivery for business cards and prints. So, if you ever need printed materials within the day, you can hit them up.

If you’re quite particular with supplier brands, then you’ll definitely love this firm. We liked its transparency with sharing who supplies its apparel and merchandise (which are reputable brands by the way, as we checked).

Lastly, it offers a very competitive cost for web design template layouts at $650-$775 (fixed). This pricing earns a plus for us as it is way below the general average in Toronto.

The downside with this, however, is that you only get 4-6 basic web pages for this particular service. To be fair though, you’re not paying them $5,000 – it’s really a price that screams “you get what you pay for”, which is just a few pages.

Customer Reviews

Here’s what a past customer said about this firm:

Very professional, with quality products and services.  I am very happy with the work and service provided.

3. Mantegh Studio

SERVICES	Offset printing, digital printing, large format printing, packaging, promotional items, banners printing, signage, wall art and murals
WEBSITE	https://www.manteghstudio.com/
ADDRESS	2200 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5M 4B9, Canada
CONTACT DETAILS	+1 647-707-3242 [email protected]
OPERATING HOURS	Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM

If you’re looking for a graphic designer who specializes in logos, posters, and wall art, look no further than Mantegh Studio. With a roster of designers led by David Mantegh, you’re guaranteed to receive top-notch services.

The first thing we want to point out is that the company does wall art and murals, which aren’t very common products among graphic design firms. These decorative pieces are either oil painting or digital art – perfect pieces to fill up a bland wall space.

We also love its incredible portfolio of posters, most of which were made during its operations in Iran. It also creates commercial posters, which are great for printed ads.

However, the highlight of its services revolves around logo design and corporate identity. We looked at its past projects and saw minimalist logos with the company name usually below it – so if you want something like those, do check them out.

Another bonus, which you may find helpful, is that you can get logo designs in both Farsi and English. So if you’re bilingual or serving a bilingual market like this company, it’s a good choice for you.

Finally, we love its set of stationery designs, which cover business cards, letterheads, and writing tools. They also do print designs for album art covers, flyers, packages, and books.

With a perfect 5-star rating on Google Reviews, it’s clear that other clients feel like us and can’t find much to complain about. We only wished it offered website design services too like web page templates just like the others on this list.

Customer Reviews

Here’s what customers have said about this graphic designer:

I have worked with Mantegh Studio in multiple occasions within past 5 years. The level of professionalism and creativity I received was extraordinary. David is fun to work with and quite flexible in incorporating the client’s ideas into the work (of course if reasonable). I look forward to more projects with Mantegh Studio. – Mehran Aminian

The owner David tweaked my files greatly enhancing the way  my files looked.  He has a deep understanding of Photoshop And is able to retouch and enhance images with rare expertise That was worth more than the price of the job. I can’t believe how good the service was. I recommend it – if you want to be treated like a client and not a number ask for David. – David Knighton

4. Thought Media

SERVICES	Logo design, identity, letterheads, business cards, form design, marketing materials design (brochures, flyers, signage, etc.), product design (retail packaging, media design and packaging, promotional products)
WEBSITE	https://www.thoughtmedia.com/
ADDRESS	20 Bay Street, 11th Floor, Toronto, Ontario. M5J 2N8, Canada
CONTACT DETAILS	+1 416-992-7755
OPERATING HOURS	Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thought Media meets our standards by providing services that take customer service to the next level. Of course, its graphic design projects also got our attention for style and variety.

Let’s talk about its customer service first, which is our favorite thing about this firm. What we liked in particular is that you can request a Free No-Obligation Quote through its website and get it back after 24 hours.

Other businesses on this list also have this feature, but it’s not as comprehensive as Thought Media’s. Plus, they have a consultation quote option that immediately reveals consultation fees, so there are no hidden charges issues here.

They also earn a plus point from us for offering market research for your branding needs. Well, if you’re in business, you know exactly how time-consuming and resource-heavy market research is – and they’re basically doing this task for you.

If you’re looking for brand consistency, you’ll love its corporate identity package. This package covers the logo, letterheads, forms, business cards, and envelopes, which is basically a complete set.

Its logo design approach is a lot more playful in terms of typography, usually mixing and matching complimentary fonts and colors. If that’s similar to your preferences, try this company out.

Even under our critical eyes, it’s hard to find fault with this 5-star rated graphic designer (on Google Reviews). Except for its steep hourly rate that starts at $100, which, depending on your services, can land your grand total to over $5,000

Customer Reviews

Take a look at what past customers have said about this company:

I have been working with Thought Media for the last 10 years. Adam and Agosta has been like an extend part of my company. They have great customer service and are able to assist me with anything I need anytime. I have done 4 websites with them and plan on doing more. If you are looking for a reliable company to work with this is it! They have been in business for a long time and really understand the web design industry in and out. I recommend them to everyone. – Sky Taylor

Consistently receiving amazing work product from Thought Design.  They are extremely professional and talented designers.  We have been working with them over over 2 years now and they have designed & completed various advertising projects for our company. – Elodie Rabiot

5. UNSGND

SERVICES	Website design, logo design, branding packages, graphic design
WEBSITE	https://www.unsgnd.ca/
ADDRESS	1 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2R6, Canada
OPERATING HOURS	Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

UNSGND is our top pick for graphic design services for small to medium businesses. Here’s why we think its service gives you great value for your money.

To start, it has some of the most competitive fixed rates for design services. For instance, a logo design costs $500 here, which falls within the average fixed rate in Toronto.

For branding packages, we like that they offer a free consultation to clients. The only problem is, when we tried to go through the process, its Calendly link was invalid, so that needs some work!

Anyway, if you’re in the retailing business, you’ll love its packaging design services that only start at $250 per project. It gives you an option for packaging design without breaking the bank.

We even heard of one of its past clients undergoing a branding shift using its services. Three months after its relaunch, its social media engagement jumped to a 40% increase – which is an incredible figure to achieve in a small amount of time.

We also like the wide variety of print products it offers, including business cards, booklets, mugs, pull-up banners, labels, and stickers. Our favorite part about this is that they offer a Next Day Turnaround time, at a higher per-item cost of course.

Just a quick note: if you want to buy custom print products from them, you’ll get it through its e-commerce channel called TeeCommerce. By the way, you can also use that platform to sell your own t-shirts, which is pretty cool though not graphic-design-related.

Customer Reviews

Here’s what past customers have said about this company:

As a new business owner, I didn’t have much background in how web design, hosting, and editing worked.  The UNSGND team was so helpful in navigating this process. I felt really comfortable and confident throughout the process and LOVED the final product.  The best part – I have been making edits myself with no issues.  They produced a quality design that I can now add to and play with to make changes. I highly recommend their services (and working with Dymika)! – Renata Rusiniak

Working with UNSGND is the best experience I’ve had with a company, hands down. I sat down with the creative director, told her about my idea and she got me even more excited about my business! And that’s important when you’re a new entrepreneur, you need to feel supported. Weeks later, she brought my idea to life, presented my logo with merchandise & so much excited and passion, I cried. It was everything I had envisioned and more. My business means a lot to me and to see UNSGND treat it with such care, I always know I can count on them to get something done for me with the same passion I carry in my business activities. Thank you guys. You’re truly the best. – Deandra Montaque

6. UNIVERSE

SERVICES	brand design website design business cards social media images eBlasts + eNewsletters report designs promotional flyers album cover art + design poster design illustrations + infographics conference banners Word letterhead customization PowerPoint presentation template design
WEBSITE	https://univ-erse.net
ADDRESS	King Street West, Toronto
OPERATING HOURS	By appointment

UNIVERSE is a design studio located in King Street West, Toronto. Since the time of its inception, UNIVERSE has steadily built up a reputation for providing quality services and reasonable rates for clients who are interested in acquiring design services.

It’s worth noting that UNIVERSE has one of the most diverse service list we’ve seen so far, encompassing not only brand and website design, but various design services that accommodate the need for design for business cards, social media images, eNewsletters, reports, promotional flyers, album cover art, illustrations, infographics, and more.

UNIVERSE takes great care in consulting with every client, learning more about the would-be project to ensure that UNIVERSE’s diverse, talented team can get the job done right the first time around. Should there be need for revisions, UNIVERSE readily does those as well.

7. Story & Color

SERVICES	Graphic design, Video production, and Storytelling.
WEBSITE	https://www.storyandcolor.com
ADDRESS	1720 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6R 1B3 Canada
OPERATING HOURS	By appointment

Design is the foundation of every project, but it’s not just about aesthetics. It’s also about human psychology and how it affects our decision-making process.

Storytelling is an integral part of today’s business competition. Effective stories can build trust, motivate people, and compel them to take action. Using storytelling in marketing campaigns can be an effective way to connect with customers on a deeper level than usual.

Story & Color is capable of transforming your ideas into reality without compromising on quality or originality. Kyle, the mind behind Story & Color, specializes in graphic design, video production, and storytelling.

He has an extensive background working with design, and even has numerous works to show for it, too. His portfolio showcases his previous pieces with well-known clients, Netflix and CBC to name a few.

8. CN Creative Studio

SERVICES	Complete List of Services and Packages
WEBSITE	https://www.cncreative.ca
ADDRESS	Toronto, ON, Canada
OPERATING HOURS	By appointment

Next on our list is CN Creative, a business that endeavours to help women-ran businesses and entrepreneurs.

The brilliant mind behind the firm, Colleen, has years of experience in design and currently specializes in creating graphic design solutions, including but not limited to blueprint, content, social, and graphic design.

One of the best things about CN Creative is that it has several design packages to choose from, each with unique features that cater to different needs. There’s one for branding alone and another that takes into consideration both branding and social media.

Aside from the various packages, CN Creative is also commendable for their rates, which are some of the most reasonable we’ve seen so far. It’s worth noting, however, that their affordability never once compromises the quality of services.

9. Hello Pop Design

SERVICES	Graphic Design, Web Design, Branding and Digital Marketing
WEBSITE	https://www.hellopopdesign.com
ADDRESS	832 Bay street Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1Z6
OPERATING HOURS	By appointment

Hello Pop Design endeavors to help struggling marketing teams, business owners, and entrepreneurs with visual content creation all while paying close attention to individual budget and the need for adequate time and support for visual projects.

When working with Hello Pop Design, you can expect a variety of high quality and more engaging content and product marketing.

Hello Pop Design will go above and beyond to ensure that the design you receive represents your brand well and will help you boost your brand image in your respective industry.

In addition to that, Hello Pop Design works remotely, allowing you the opportunity to get in touch with them regardless of where you are in Toronto.

10. Arctic Designs

SERVICES	Design and Marketing Services
WEBSITE	https://arcticdesigns.ca/
ADDRESS	700-15 Gervais Dr Toronto, ON M3C 3S2 Canada
OPERATING HOURS	By appointment

11. We Are Colette

SERVICES	Research And Insights, Brand Equity Audit, Brand Positioning, Journey Mapping, Brand Competitive Analysis, Strategic Direction, Visual Identity System, Logo, Color Palette – Typography, Visual Language, Illustration & Iconography Guides, Brand Guidelines, Creative Direction, Collateral Design, Packaging Design, Illustration, Stationery Design, Editorial Design, Ux Research, Ideation And Prototyping, Website Design, Application Design, Advertising, Social Media Design
WEBSITE	https://wearecolette.com/
ADDRESS	832 Bay street, Discovery District, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1Z6
CONTACT DETAILS	Email: [email protected]

We Are Collete is a design studio and brand strategy firm located in Toronto. They specialize in building brands and organizations that are working to build a better future.

They focus their collaborations with entrepreneurs, startups and purpose-driven businesses by helping them to effectively communicate their vision and story. By focusing on these types of enterprises, We Are Collete believes they are doing their own small part into contributing to make the world a better place.

So whether your business is a for-profit or non-profit industry, We Are Collete will craft a brand strategy that aligns with your organization’s mission. Their design concepts will be conscious of the end-user or consumer, so that your message can effectively be communicated.

Working with We Are Collete is easy – you simply send them an email telling them about your businesses and your objectives. They’ll schedule an online call to get a better grasp of the project and then provide you with a proposal that’s tailor-made just for you.

So if you have a purpose-driven idea or business and want an agency that can translate your vision into a brand strategy, We are Collete is an option worth considering. They are one of our top picks for graphic design agencies in Toronto.

12. eRose Graphics

SERVICES	Oil and Cold Wax Paintings, Watercolors, Acrylic, Digital Illustrations
WEBSITE	https://www.erosegraphics.com/
ADDRESS	810-111 St Clair Ave West Toronto, Ontario M4V 1N5
CONTACT DETAILS	416-519-8706 [email protected]
OPERATING HOURS

eRose Graphics is a freelance graphic designer that accommodates a wide range of mediums when it comes to designs and illustrations such as oil and cold wax paintings, watercolors, acrylic, and digital illustrations among many others.

Mainly focusing on abstract painting, the whole enterprise is headed and operated by Emily Honderich who has published artworks in the Toronto School of Art and has even participated in the Brain Injury Society Toronto Annual Art Show 2020 and 2021.

What we think makes her stand out is that she has a wide experience of graphic design under her belt wherein she brings to every job that she handles in a flexible and adaptable fashion.

The enterprise also accommodates a wide variety of themes due to the diverse experience its artists and designers handle which ensures clients that they can expect a quality output when combined with their personalized ideas of the said artwork commission.

Though their website could use more information regarding their services, a portfolio is easily accessible to clients who wish to view their work.

How to Choose the Right Graphic Designer

Still not sure how to choose a designer? Here are things you must consider when choosing a graphic design company:

Know what your goals are.

People need graphic designers for various purposes. Some hire them for a complete corporate rebrand, while others hire them for small projects, often promotional campaigns for business.

Knowing what your goals are will help you select which graphic design team could give it to you. For example, if you need a graphic design for your business brand, it’s best to look at how the designer can integrate various branding solutions into the graphic design itself.

Know your budget.

Most graphic design services aren’t cheap and the costs go higher depending on the packages you get. The payment terms also affect the total costs of the services rendered.

Find a graphic designer that offers services at a price you’re willing to pay for. Much better if you work with one that’s open to negotiation.

Know the message you want to send.

Graphic design is basically transforming your brand identity into visual elements. That’s why you need a graphic designer that can communicate your ideas well into the design.

So, know your message first before looking for a designer to translate it visually. It will help the process go faster, costing you less in the future.

Know what you want to achieve.

Why do you need a graphic designer anyway? Is your social media engagement low due to poor social media content or is your branding just outdated?

It’s important to choose a graphic designer based on what you want to achieve. After all, graphic design is an investment so it should at least give you something valuable in return.

FAQs About Graphic Designers in Toronto

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