20 Graphic Design Agencies in Singapore (2026)

Compare 20 graphic design agencies in Singapore, each checked on its own website: specialities, services, pros and things to check, plus files, licences and how to brief.

JIN Design Team18 min read
Graphic design agencies in Singapore

The short answer

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    Match the studio to the job. A packaging studio, an annual report specialist and a campaign agency work very differently.

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    Agree what you will own. Copyright, source files, font and stock licences should be settled before the final invoice.

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    Brief everyone the same way. One clear brief makes quotes easy to compare.

The right graphic design agency depends mostly on what you need designed. A packaging studio, an annual report specialist and a campaign agency each work in different ways, with different processes and deliverables.

Below are 20 Singapore agencies grouped by what they are best at, with what each one offers and what to ask before you brief them.

Last checked: October 2026

Shortlist by what you need

  • Brand identity and rebrands: &Larry, Bonsey Design, Foreign Policy, Fable, Somewhere Else, JAB Design
  • Packaging and consumer brands: Creativeans, STUDIO DAM, Mandreel
  • Annual reports and publications: Dexel, Ease Communications, Design Start, Breworks
  • Campaigns and advertising: Kinetic Singapore
  • Public sector, cultural and non-profit: PIRR Creatives, OuterEdit, aaah
  • Hospitality and food: The Brand Fellows, Decadence Design
  • Small business print and marketing: Lemongraphic

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The 20 agencies at a glance

Company Website Specialities
&Larry andlarry.com Brand identity systems, cultural and institutional brands, spatial and brand experience design
aaah aaah.studio Cultural and public institutions, publications and exhibitions, illustration-led identities
Bonsey Design bonseydesign.com Regional consumer brands, financial services, transport and travel, real estate
Breworks breworks.com Corporate print collateral, publications, event materials
Creativeans creativeans.com Growth and mid-size companies in Asia, packaging, sustainable design
Decadence Design decadencedesign.com Food and beverage brands
Design Start design-start.com Schools and community organisations, corporate reports, illustration and mascots
Dexel dexel.sg Corporate and non-profit publications, report design, print
Ease Communications ease.com.sg Research and policy publications, healthcare and education, data visualisation
Fable fable.design Type design, narrative-led identities, creative campaigns
Foreign Policy foreignpolicy.design Brand culture and change, placemaking, food and lifestyle brands
JAB Design jab.sg Government and statutory boards, transport, healthcare, hospitality
Kinetic Singapore kinetic.com.sg Design-led advertising, cultural and government clients, experiential work
Lemongraphic lemongraphic.design Information design, illustration and mascots, F&B and SME print
Mandreel mandreel.com Southeast Asian consumer and food brands, advertising
OuterEdit outeredit.com Sustainability-led brands, retail and property campaigns, cultural and community projects
PIRR Creatives pirrcreatives.com Statutory boards and public sector, non-profits, sustainability-focused organisations
Somewhere Else somewhere-else.co Challenger brands, FMCG and retail, hospitality and restaurants
STUDIO DAM studio-dam.com Consumer and retail brands, F&B, packaging
The Brand Fellows thebrandfellows.com Hospitality, F&B and retail, large corporate brands

Graphic design agencies in Singapore

1. &Larry

A Singapore branding and design studio, founded by Larry Peh in 2005, that shapes brand identities around its SOUL PURPOSE® framework.

&Larry website homepage
andlarry.com

&Larry works across brand strategy and story, brand identity design, art direction and graphic design, spatial design, digital design and copywriting. Client logos on its about page include EDB Singapore, GIC, SUTD, People’s Association, Pontiac Land, Herman Miller and TUDOR.

The studio frames brand work through SOUL PURPOSE®, a set of seven principles: passion, uniqueness, relevance, people, ownability, sustainability and ethics. Its portfolio is offered as a PDF download, so it is worth reviewing that file for work in your sector before a first meeting.

Detail &Larry
Website andlarry.com
Services Brand strategy, brand identity design, art direction, graphic design, digital design, copywriting
Specialities Brand identity systems, cultural and institutional brands, spatial and brand experience design
Founded 2005
Also does Spatial planning and design, Content strategy, Brand governance, Creative collaborations

Pros

  • Founder-led studio operating since 2005
  • Client list spans government bodies, property developers and global brands
  • Covers brand strategy through to spatial and digital design

Things to check

  • Ask which team members will lead your project day to day
  • Confirm whether print production is managed by the studio or by your own printer

Good fit for: organisations wanting a strategy-led brand identity with a distinctive design voice.

2. aaah

A Singapore consultancy and design office working across identity, editorial, packaging, exhibitions and illustration.

aaah website homepage
aaah.studio

aaah groups its work into strategy and direction, experiences and digital, design and communication, and teaching and exploration. Projects on its site include the Singapore Writers Festival logo, an Oral History Centre brochure, 50 Years of National Archives Singapore and work for the Nike Orchard flagship launch.

Illustration is credited across many of its projects, and the studio also publishes, runs workshops and mentors. Its studio page lists Tokyo Type Directors Club recognition, a helpful signal if typography and editorial craft matter to your brief.

Detail aaah
Website aaah.studio
Services Brand identity, naming, editorial design, packaging, information design, illustration, motion
Specialities Cultural and public institutions, publications and exhibitions, illustration-led identities
Also does Exhibition and spatial design, Websites and apps, Brand strategy, Workshops and publishing

Pros

  • Clients include National Museum of Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum and DesignSingapore Council
  • Illustration and editorial design within the same studio
  • Works from strategy through to exhibitions and digital products

Things to check

  • Ask for examples closest to your industry and format
  • Confirm timelines early if your publication or exhibition has a fixed launch date

Good fit for: brands and institutions wanting illustration-rich identity, editorial or exhibition design.

3. Bonsey Design

A Singapore branding firm that calls itself Brand Architects™, working on strategy, identity and brand experience across Asia.

Bonsey Design website homepage
bonseydesign.com

Bonsey Design works across food and beverage, transport, travel and hospitality, financial services, technology, media, telecommunications and real estate. Projects named on its site include Pokka Zero, Cebu Pacific Air, Maggi, SPH Media, Maybank, U Mobile and Robinsons Offices.

The firm cites over 30 years of experience across Asia and says the team you meet is the team that builds your brand. Much of its portfolio is for regional brands, so it suits buyers whose identity must work in more than one market.

Detail Bonsey Design
Website bonseydesign.com
Services Brand strategy, brand identity design, brand experience
Specialities Regional consumer brands, financial services, transport and travel, real estate
Also does Brand experience design, Brand insight newsletter

Pros

  • Cites over 30 years of branding experience across Asia
  • Portfolio includes regional banks, airlines and consumer brands
  • States that the senior team stays involved from start to finish

Things to check

  • Ask whether collateral and print rollout are part of the scope or handled by another supplier

Good fit for: established companies planning a brand identity that must work across Asian markets.

4. Breworks

A Singapore design studio, operating since 2003, that combines graphic design, websites and event design with creative training.

Breworks website homepage
breworks.com

Breworks lists logo and identity design, stationery, brand manuals, annual reports, brochures, menus, catalogues, coffee table books, packaging and illustration. Named work includes brochures for ST Electronics and DBS, an annual report for Esplanade and a food guide for Kopitiam.

The company is now registered as Breworks Academy Pte Ltd, formerly Breworks Design & Communications, and runs courses in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, logo design and Google Ads alongside client work. That mix can suit a business that wants design delivered and some in-house skills built at the same time.

Detail Breworks
Website breworks.com
Services Logo and identity design, brand manuals, annual reports, brochures and catalogues, packaging, illustration
Specialities Corporate print collateral, publications, event materials
Founded 2003
Also does Website design, Trade fair and event design, Creative software training, Google Ads and SEO

Pros

  • Print range from menus to coffee table books
  • Client logos include Singapore General Hospital, Singtel, UOB and MINDEF
  • Offers design training as well as design services

Things to check

  • Confirm which company name the design contract will be issued under
  • Ask for recent examples of the format you need

Good fit for: small businesses needing print collateral and wanting to build basic design skills in-house too.

5. Creativeans

A brand strategy and design consultancy founded in 2012, with offices in Singapore, Milan and Jakarta.

Creativeans website homepage
creativeans.com

Creativeans covers brand strategy, positioning, identity design and rollout, packaging, communication design, UI/UX and sustainable design. Client logos on its site include Samsung, OCBC, Nippon Paint, ST Engineering, Haidilao Hot Pot and DesignSingapore Council, and it cites more than 300 brands.

The consultancy uses its own BrandBuilder® and EDIT Design Thinking® frameworks and says it is led by accredited management consultants. It also lists grant advisory, so a growing company can discuss strategy, design and funding paperwork with one team.

Detail Creativeans
Website creativeans.com
Services Brand strategy, brand identity, packaging design, communication design, UI/UX design
Specialities Growth and mid-size companies in Asia, packaging, sustainable design
Founded 2012
Also does Business design, Experience design, Fractional chief brand officer, Design thinking training

Pros

  • Offices in Singapore, Milan and Jakarta
  • Named in-house frameworks (BrandBuilder® and EDIT Design Thinking®)
  • Grant advisory offered alongside design work

Things to check

  • Ask which current Enterprise Singapore grant, if any, could apply to your project

Good fit for: growing companies wanting brand strategy, identity and packaging from one consultancy.

6. Decadence Design

A graphic design company in the Presence Marketing Group, focused on the food and beverage industry.

Decadence Design website homepage
decadencedesign.com

Decadence Design offers logo design, corporate identity, brochures, posters, flyers, online banners and social media graphics, plus web design, video production and digital marketing ads. The site says it was founded in 2007 and lists group offices across Asia and the USA, with a Singapore WhatsApp contact.

Its process runs from creative brief and research to concept development and a presentation of two to three concepts. The site states that files are delivered and copyright passes to the client after final payment, a useful clause to look for in any design contract.

Detail Decadence Design
Website decadencedesign.com
Services Logo design, corporate identity, brochure design, collateral design, social media graphics
Specialities Food and beverage brands
Founded 2007
Also does Web design and development, Video production, Digital marketing ads, Public relations through sister brands

Pros

  • Stated focus on food and beverage brands
  • Two to three concepts presented in each project
  • States that copyright transfers to the client on final payment

Things to check

  • Ask where the design team for your project is based
  • Confirm the number of revision rounds included

Good fit for: food and beverage businesses wanting identity and promotional design from a sector-focused team.

7. Design Start

A Singapore creative and design agency covering print, illustration, logos and websites for corporate, education and community clients.

Design Start website homepage
design-start.com

Design Start lists logo design, annual reports and publications, stationery, illustration, brochures, posters, social media design and infographics, along with website, e-commerce and landing page design. Named work includes a sustainability report for Go-Ahead Singapore, a mascot for INNOVA Primary School, a logo for Pasir Ris East Community Club and illustration for Catholic High School.

The agency says it designs around each client’s needs rather than a standard package, and it also offers WordPress care plans and domain registration. That makes it practical for organisations that want print, illustration and a website kept with one supplier.

Detail Design Start
Website design-start.com
Services Logo design, annual reports, brochures and flyers, illustration, infographics, social media design, website design
Specialities Schools and community organisations, corporate reports, illustration and mascots
Also does E-commerce design, WordPress care plans, Domain registration, Photo editing

Pros

  • Portfolio covers schools, community clubs, healthcare and corporate clients
  • Mascot and illustration work alongside print
  • Print and web design from one team

Things to check

  • Ask how project meetings and design reviews are run

Good fit for: schools, community groups and SMEs needing reports, mascots, print and a website from one agency.

8. Dexel

A Singapore integrated design and digital agency, operating since 2014, with a focus on annual and sustainability reports.

Dexel website homepage
dexel.sg

Dexel offers logo design, graphic design, web design and digital marketing, plus publication work such as annual reports, sustainability reports, newsletters, menus and digital flipbooks. Its site also lists brand strategy, copywriting and printing, and testimonials mention the Singapore Environment Council and St Luke’s ElderCare.

A distinctive offer is its Design Retainer, a flat monthly arrangement for creating or maintaining marketing materials. Dexel also runs Adobe training as an Adobe Certified Instructor and is based at Kallang Place.

Detail Dexel
Website dexel.sg
Services Annual and sustainability reports, logo design, graphic design, newsletters, menu design, web design
Specialities Corporate and non-profit publications, report design, print
Founded 2014
Also does Design retainer, Printing, Copywriting, Adobe training

Pros

  • Dedicated publication service for annual and sustainability reports
  • Monthly design retainer option
  • Design, publishing and printing under one roof

Things to check

  • Ask what the monthly retainer covers and how requests are scheduled

Good fit for: organisations producing yearly reports and regular print or digital collateral.

9. Ease Communications

An independent Singapore brand and design studio, founded in 1998, whose work spans identities, publications and annual reports.

Ease Communications website homepage
ease.com.sg

Ease Communications covers brand strategy, visual identities, logos, mascots and guidelines, plus editorial design, marketing collateral, illustration, packaging and websites. Named work includes the Hunger Report for the Institute of Policy Studies, an annual report for the National Skin Centre, brochures for TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific and exhibition panels for MINDS.

The studio is at International Plaza on Anson Road and works across finance, education and research, healthcare, energy, logistics, property and non-profits. Much of its portfolio is information-heavy documents, which helps if your brief involves reports or data.

Detail Ease Communications
Website ease.com.sg
Services Brand identity, logo design, annual reports, publications, marketing collateral, illustration, packaging
Specialities Research and policy publications, healthcare and education, data visualisation
Founded 1998
Also does Web design, Exhibition design, Infographics, SEO

Pros

  • Operating since 1998
  • Portfolio includes reports and publications for public and research bodies
  • Branding, print and web from one studio

Things to check

  • Ask about lead times for annual reports so they fit your reporting calendar

Good fit for: organisations with reports, publications or data-heavy materials that need clear design.

10. Fable

A strategy-centric design consultancy based in Singapore that also runs its own type foundry.

Fable website homepage
fable.design

Fable works on narrative-driven brand identities, typography and creative campaigns, and lists services from brand strategy and visual systems to packaging, print, editorial, illustration, motion graphics, wayfinding and spatial concepts. Its about page cites recognition at D&AD, the Art Directors Club and the Tokyo Type Directors Club.

Through Fable Type Foundry the studio designs retail and custom typefaces. A custom typeface can give a brand a distinctive voice, so if one is proposed, ask how font licensing works for your staff, other agencies and printers.

Detail Fable
Website fable.design
Services Brand strategy, brand identity, visual systems, typography, packaging, print, editorial design
Specialities Type design, narrative-led identities, creative campaigns
Also does Custom typefaces, Wayfinding, Motion graphics, Photography and videography

Pros

  • Runs its own type foundry for custom and retail typefaces
  • Recognised at D&AD, ADC and Tokyo TDC
  • Service list runs from strategy to spatial work

Things to check

  • Ask how font licences are handled for your team and suppliers if a custom typeface is part of the work

Good fit for: brands wanting a distinctive identity with custom typography.

11. Foreign Policy

An independent Singapore strategy and design office founded in 2007 by Yah-Leng Yu and Arthur Chin.

Foreign Policy website homepage
foreignpolicy.design

Foreign Policy works across brand strategy, research, positioning and naming, brand culture and implementation, and visual, verbal, sonic and motion identity. It also covers digital, experience and spatial design, placemaking, and editorial and marketing toolkits.

Projects on its site include Makan, Dumpling Darlings, The Swap Show 2023 and Brand Guide: Singapore Edition, and the team speaks at design events in the region. Its culture and change management work is relevant when a rebrand needs to land with employees as well as customers.

Detail Foreign Policy
Website foreignpolicy.design
Services Brand strategy, naming, visual identity, motion identity, editorial design, spatial design
Specialities Brand culture and change, placemaking, food and lifestyle brands
Founded 2007
Also does Culture audits, Employee onboarding programmes, Campaign strategy, Website design

Pros

  • Independent studio founded in 2007
  • Covers brand culture and employee rollout as well as identity
  • Identity work extends to sonic and motion systems

Things to check

  • Ask which parts of a rollout, such as print collateral, the studio produces and which go to other suppliers

Good fit for: companies planning a rebrand that needs strategy, identity and internal rollout together.

12. JAB Design

A strategy-led Singapore branding and creative agency, led by a certified Practising Management Consultant.

JAB Design website homepage
jab.sg

JAB Design covers brand strategy, identity systems and logos, graphic, interactive and environmental design, copywriting, editorial and publishing, and campaign management. Named work includes the SIA Style Guide, the Samaritans of Singapore annual report, the SG50 Singapore Memory Project and packaging for the Farmz Asia TITAN juicer.

The agency starts every project with strategic thinking and describes a consulting-grade approach, with in-house studios that take concepts through to shoots. It is at Vanguard Campus in Kallang Junction, sees visitors by appointment and promotes the EDGE grant on its site.

Detail JAB Design
Website jab.sg
Services Brand strategy, identity systems, logo design, graphic design, environmental design, editorial and publishing, packaging
Specialities Government and statutory boards, transport, healthcare, hospitality
Also does Campaign development, Copywriting, Marketing and digital advisory, Internationalisation advisory

Pros

  • Clients include Singapore Airlines, NEA, HPB, SBS Transit and Singapore Tourism Board
  • In-house studios for shoots
  • Portfolio covers signage and fleet markings as well as print

Things to check

  • Ask whether grant support applies to your project and what paperwork is needed

Good fit for: organisations wanting a consulting-style brand programme with print, signage and campaign rollout.

13. Kinetic Singapore

An independent Singapore creative agency working across design and advertising, from branding and print to film and activations.

Kinetic Singapore website homepage
kinetic.com.sg

Kinetic groups its work into activation, branding, campaign, digital and social, film, print and spatial, and also offers web and app UX/UI design. Clients named on its site include DesignSingapore Council, SGInnovate, NTU School of Art, Design and Media, MINI and the Unnatural History Museum of Singapore.

The agency says its work spans the past two decades and pairs unconventional ideas with close attention to craft. It suits briefs where an identity and its launch campaign need to be conceived together.

Detail Kinetic Singapore
Website kinetic.com.sg
Services Branding, print design, campaigns, activations, digital and social content
Specialities Design-led advertising, cultural and government clients, experiential work
Also does Film, Spatial design, Web and app UX/UI, Social media campaigns

Pros

  • Works across branding, campaigns, film and print
  • Clients include public bodies and consumer brands
  • About two decades of practice cited on its site

Things to check

  • Ask how projects are scoped when you need design work without a full campaign

Good fit for: brands wanting a launch where identity and advertising are developed together.

14. Lemongraphic

A Singapore graphic design studio founded in 2007 by art director Rayz Ong, covering branding, print, packaging, illustration and infographics.

Lemongraphic website homepage
lemongraphic.design

Lemongraphic’s portfolio shows logos and branding, brochures, flyers, posters, business cards and letterheads, packaging, mascot and character design, infographics and website design. Named projects include work for Grab, IKEA Singapore, Civil Service College Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, NUS Open House and Chiew Kee Noodle House.

Information design is a stated speciality, and the studio also sells illustrations and posters through its online shop. It aims to match each solution to the client’s goals and budget, which suits small businesses with a defined set of print pieces.

Detail Lemongraphic
Website lemongraphic.design
Services Logo and branding, brochures and flyers, business cards and stationery, packaging, illustration, infographics
Specialities Information design, illustration and mascots, F&B and SME print
Founded 2007
Also does Website design, Character design, Merchandise design, Digital illustration downloads

Pros

  • Founder-led studio since 2007
  • Infographics and information design as a named speciality
  • Portfolio spans packaging, print and illustration

Things to check

  • Ask how project meetings and final file handover are arranged

Good fit for: small businesses needing logos, print pieces, packaging or infographics from a hands-on designer.

15. Mandreel

A creative, branding, advertising and digital marketing agency with a Singapore office and teams in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Mandreel website homepage
mandreel.com

Mandreel’s Singapore page lists logo design, business cards, stationery, brochures, presentations, packaging, print and outdoor advertising, promotional items and T-shirt design, along with brand naming, story, strategy and visual identity. Client logos shown include Grab, Tokopedia, Bank Indonesia, Danamon, Maybelline and vivo.

Its branding process starts with listening, research and a brand audit before strategy and design. The agency also offers regulatory consultancy such as halal, HACCP and GMP certification support, which can be convenient for food and consumer brands entering regional markets.

Detail Mandreel
Website mandreel.com
Services Brand identity, logo design, brochures, packaging, presentation design, print and outdoor advertising
Specialities Southeast Asian consumer and food brands, advertising
Also does Digital marketing and SEO, Public relations, Certification consultancy, Web development

Pros

  • Offices in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia
  • Branding, advertising and certification consultancy in one group
  • Client list includes large regional consumer and finance brands

Things to check

  • Ask which office will lead your project and where the designers are based

Good fit for: consumer and food brands working across Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

16. OuterEdit

A Singapore branding and creative agency and certified B Corp, working on brand strategy, graphic design and brand experiences.

OuterEdit website homepage
outeredit.com

OuterEdit began in 2011 as an online T-shirt store and became a branding and creative agency in 2014. Work on its site includes campaign branding for Millenia Walk, Wellness Festival Singapore, the NVPC Colabs Toolkit and Song Fa Kway Chap branding, and it lists past clients such as DBS, OCBC, Singapore Tourism Board and Zouk.

The agency focuses on sustainable design, cultural identity and ventures in mental and cyber wellness. It lists TÜV SÜD certified management consultant status and grant consultant certification, and its awards include an SG Good Design Award 2023 and a Design Week Awards 2022 win for print communication.

Detail OuterEdit
Website outeredit.com
Services Brand strategy, graphic design, brand experiences, campaign branding
Specialities Sustainability-led brands, retail and property campaigns, cultural and community projects
Founded 2014
Also does Brand consultancy, Industry reports, Website design

Pros

  • Certified B Corp
  • Lists certified management consultant and grant consultant credentials
  • SG Good Design Award 2023 and Design Week Awards 2022 recognition

Things to check

  • Ask which current grant scheme the agency can support, if relevant to your project

Good fit for: purpose-led brands and organisations wanting branding with a sustainability angle.

17. PIRR Creatives

A Singapore creative agency, founded in 2011, offering branding, graphic design and copywriting with a Do Good ethos.

PIRR Creatives website homepage
pirrcreatives.com

PIRR covers brand identities, collateral, guidelines and naming, plus logos, flyers, posters, brochures, annual reports, handbooks, banners, and character and comic design. Named projects include branding for the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, an SMRT programme flyer, a Singapore Children’s Society annual report and a heart health handbook for the Singapore Heart Foundation.

The agency works with many statutory boards, including MPA, NEA, the National Library Board and People’s Association, and offers fractional creative director, art director and designer services. Copywriting sits in the same team, which helps for brochures and handbooks where words and layout are developed together.

Detail PIRR Creatives
Website pirrcreatives.com
Services Brand identity, logo design, brochures and flyers, annual reports, handbooks, character design, copywriting
Specialities Statutory boards and public sector, non-profits, sustainability-focused organisations
Founded 2011
Also does Fractional creative director services, Naming, Photography, WhatsApp sticker design

Pros

  • Copywriting and design from the same team
  • Client list includes many Singapore statutory boards
  • Fractional creative roles available

Things to check

  • Ask how feedback rounds and approvals fit into its four-stage process

Good fit for: public sector bodies and non-profits needing collateral where copy and design go hand in hand.

18. Somewhere Else

A people-first Singapore brand consultancy and design studio, operating since 2011 and showing B Corp certification.

Somewhere Else website homepage
somewhere-else.co

Somewhere Else offers strategic brand consulting from strategy to experience, with identity, packaging, illustration and photography style guide work shown in its case studies. Named projects include Seek Sophie, Cedele, Oatbedient and Capella Hotel Group.

The consultancy focuses on challenger brands seeking premium positioning, across FMCG and retail, hospitality, restaurants, digital brands and professional services. It mentions consultation for Singapore SMEs supported by the Enterprise Development Grant and publishes a journal of insights.

Detail Somewhere Else
Website somewhere-else.co
Services Brand strategy, brand identity, packaging design, illustration, brand guidelines
Specialities Challenger brands, FMCG and retail, hospitality and restaurants
Founded 2011
Also does Rebranding strategy, Photography direction, Events and talks

Pros

  • B Corp certification shown on its site
  • Strategists and designers in one team
  • Portfolio includes food, hospitality and digital brands

Things to check

  • Ask whether grant support applies to your project under the current scheme

Good fit for: challenger brands repositioning for a more premium market.

19. STUDIO DAM

A Singapore branding agency founded by Debby Yu and Matthijs Rikken, covering strategy, identity, packaging and digital.

STUDIO DAM website homepage
studio-dam.com

STUDIO DAM lists brand strategy, brand identity, logo design, rebranding, guidelines, positioning, architecture, market research and packaging, including structural design, plus website design, motion graphics and digital marketing. Portfolio brands include HEGEN, Yeomama Batik, The Dog Grocer, Bob the Baker Boy and My Little Teeth.

Its process has five steps: listen and audit, define the north star, build the visuals, perfect the details, and market to the world. The site describes it as an Enterprise Singapore recognised consultancy, based at Geylang East Avenue 3.

Detail STUDIO DAM
Website studio-dam.com
Services Brand strategy, brand identity, logo design, rebranding, brand guidelines, packaging and structural design
Specialities Consumer and retail brands, F&B, packaging
Also does Website design, Motion graphics, Digital marketing, PR and events

Pros

  • Five-step process from audit to market launch
  • Structural packaging design as well as graphics
  • Founders lead strategy and creative direction

Things to check

  • Ask what deliverables are included at each of the five process steps

Good fit for: consumer brands needing identity and packaging developed together.

20. The Brand Fellows

A Singapore brand consultancy on Orchard Road, helmed by Jingle Chen, offering brand strategy, identity and creative retail design.

The Brand Fellows website homepage
thebrandfellows.com

The Brand Fellows covers brand strategy and research, naming, logo design, guidelines, tone of voice and brand architecture, plus annual reports, coffee table books, event and campaign assets, large-format printing, invites and retail packaging. Its clients page lists names such as Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Marina Bay Sands, Nestlé Singapore, SGX, A*STAR and Singapore General Hospital.

The firm also offers IP management and theming for hospitality and cruise spaces, corporate premiums and photography. It provides step-by-step guidance for grant-supported branding projects.

Detail The Brand Fellows
Website thebrandfellows.com
Services Brand strategy, naming, logo design, brand guidelines, annual reports, coffee table books, retail packaging
Specialities Hospitality, F&B and retail, large corporate brands
Also does IP management and theming, Corporate premiums, Photography, Website and app development

Pros

  • Client list spans hospitality, healthcare, finance and government
  • Covers premiums, gifts and retail packaging as well as identity
  • Guidance offered for grant-supported branding projects

Things to check

  • Ask how its grant guidance works under the current Enterprise Singapore scheme

Good fit for: hotels, retailers and corporates wanting identity plus premiums and printed pieces.

What graphic design covers

Graphic design is a broad term. When you brief an agency, it helps to name the type of work:

  • Identity: logo, colours, typography and brand guidelines.
  • Print collateral: brochures, name cards, flyers, signage and event materials.
  • Publications: annual and sustainability reports, magazines and books.
  • Packaging: labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.
  • Campaigns: advertising, social media and launch materials.
  • Digital: social graphics, presentations, and website visuals.

Agency, studio, freelancer or design subscription?

Option Best for Things to ask
Design agency Larger brand programmes and campaigns across many formats Who will work on your account day to day
Small studio Identity, packaging and reports with a senior designer involved Capacity during busy periods
Freelancer Single pieces or small, well-defined jobs Cover during leave, and file handover
Design subscription Ongoing, routine design requests How briefs, revisions and file ownership work

How to brief and compare quotes

A short, clear brief gets better ideas and quotes you can compare. Send the same one to each agency.

Checklist of what a graphic design quote should list: deliverables, concepts, rounds of changes, copywriting, illustration and photography, print management, file formats, licences, timeline and payment terms
If something is missing from a quote, ask whether it is included or extra.

Your brief should cover what you need designed, who it is for, where it will be used, any brand guidelines you already have, examples you like, your deadline and your budget range.

Files, licences and ownership

Most disputes after a design project are about files and rights. Settle these at the start.

Checklist of design files and licences: copyright assignment, source files, logo formats, colour and black-and-white versions, brand guidelines, font licences, stock image licences, print-ready files, trademark search and archive copies
Ask for these in the contract, not after the final invoice.

Before you finalise a new logo or name, search the IPOS trademark register for anything similar in your business category.

If your project is going to print, agree who manages the printer. Ask for print-ready files with the right colour mode and bleed, and for a physical or digital proof before the full run. For bilingual materials, check that the agency is comfortable setting both languages, and allow time for checking the second language.

Grants

Some design and marketing work can be supported by government grants. Schemes change from time to time, so check the current rules on GoBusiness and ask the agency in writing whether your project qualifies.

How we chose these agencies

Every agency here offers graphic design, has a Singapore presence, and has a working website that describes its services clearly enough to compare fairly. Each entry is written only from what the agency’s own website says. We re-check this list every quarter.

From brand to website

Once your brand is ready, the website is usually where customers meet it first. We design and build websites around your brand guidelines, and work alongside brand and graphic design studios. Talk to us or see our web design service.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic design agency cost in Singapore?

It depends on the job: how many pieces you need, how much concept work and how many rounds of changes, whether copywriting, illustration or photography are included, and print management. Send the same brief to two or three agencies and compare what each quote includes.

Who owns the design after the project?

Ownership is set by your contract. Ask for copyright to be assigned to your company on final payment, and for the source files. Fonts and stock images are licensed separately, so check the licences cover how you plan to use them.

What files should I receive for a logo?

Vector files (such as AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) for print and signage, PNG files with transparent backgrounds for digital use, colour and black-and-white versions, and a short guide with your colours and fonts.

Should I check trademarks before finalising a logo?

Yes. Search the IPOS trademark register for similar names and marks in your class before you commit, and consider registering your mark once the logo is final.

What is the difference between a branding agency and a graphic design agency?

A branding agency usually starts with strategy: positioning, naming and messaging, then the identity. A graphic design agency focuses on the visual work itself, such as logos, collateral, reports, packaging and campaigns. Many studios do both.

Can a graphic design agency design my website too?

Some can. Many design studios create the visual direction and work with a web design agency to design and build the site, so ask how website projects are handled.

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