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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A graphic design agency owns how a brand looks everywhere it is printed, posted or fabricated: the logo and identity system, typography and colour, brand guidelines that keep the rest of the company consistent, and the artwork itself, from brochures and spec sheets to packaging, presentation decks, report layouts, signage and booth graphics, plus production files a printer or fabricator can build from.
Every firm below was read on its own site rather than on a directory profile. Fourteen external agencies publish graphic design, brand identity or production design work alongside travel and hospitality work in their own words, and fourteen of them publish a headquarters address across two countries.
What does a graphic design agency do for hotels, resorts, restaurant groups and destinations?
It designs the identity and then every asset that carries it, from brand guidelines and print or packaging artwork to decks, layouts and signage, and hands over production files your printer can use. Fourteen external agencies below publish travel and hospitality design work on their own sites.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic designs the identity and the working artwork around it, then runs the paid creative and the site that carry it, so the brand stays consistent from a spec sheet to an ad. Source files, vector logo artwork and font licences stay in the client's own accounts.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Jacober Creative
About: Jacober Creative is an award-winning branding, design, marketing and public relations firm based in Miami Beach, Florida, with over two decades of experience. They provide comprehensive services spanning graphic design, logo and brand identity systems, digital and print marketing, web development, and photography and video production. Their portfolio includes prominent destination marketing, cultural institutions, and hospitality projects.
Key Services: Branding Services, Re-branding & Brand Refresh, Brand Strategy, Logo & Brand Identity, Naming, Storytelling, Creative Services, Photography & Video Production, Web Development, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Collateral, Public Relations
Industries Served: Destination Marketing, Cultural Institutions, Luxury Brands, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Notable Clients: Town of Palm Beach Marina, Town of Surfside, Flamingo Park Tennis Center, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Plaza Construction, The Jills Zeder Group
Locations: Miami Beach
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Jacober Creative
3. RSM Design
About: RSM Design is a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in branding, wayfinding, and environmental graphic design. For over 25 years, the firm has collaborated with architects, developers, and communities to integrate graphics, art, and identity systems into the built environment.
Key Services: Branding & Logo Design, Environmental Graphic Design, Wayfinding Signage, Placemaking Design, Public Art & Murals, Master Sign Programs, Donor Recognition, Digital Integration, Exhibit Design
Industries Served: Hospitality, Retail, Mixed-Use, Corporate & Workplace, Residential & Multi-Family, Institutional & Civic, Real Estate & Infrastructure
Notable Clients: Aman Resorts, Andaz Hotels by Hyatt, Ritz Carlton Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruises, St. Regis Hotels, Virgin Hotels, Walt Disney Hospitality
Locations: San Clemente
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: RSM Design
4. iDesign Group
About: iDesign Group is an integrated creative agency based in Larchmont, New York, offering branding, graphic design, commercial printing, web design, and marketing services since 1994. They operate as an intentionally small, senior-led team working with over 200 brands across various industries.
Key Services: Branding, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Product Design, Advertising Design, Web Design, Printing, Event Identity & Signage, Storefront Graphics, Marketing, Local SEO, Email Marketing, Social Media, Paid Advertising, Media Buying
Industries Served: Home & Trades, Health & Wellness, Professional Services, Property & Energy, Retail & Creative, Food & Drink, Community
Notable Clients: Jägermeister, Bacardi, Casamigos, Mosquito Corp, Caffé Ammi, Planet Wings
Locations: Larchmont, NY
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: iDesign Group
5. Designity
About: Designity operates as a Creative-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform that matches brands with a dedicated Creative Director and a curated team of creative professionals. Founded in New York City, the company provides scalable monthly subscription plans covering graphic design, branding, marketing collateral, and web development.
Key Services: Logo & Branding Design, Graphic Design & Illustration, Packaging & Labels, Presentation & Publication, Marketing Collateral, Website Design & Coding, Motion Graphics & Video
Industries Served: Hospitality, Retail, Manufacturing, Restaurant, Healthcare, Legal, Automotive, Real Estate, Food, Entertainment, Sports, Fashion, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Finance
Notable Clients: Calendly, Audible
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: $5,995/month
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Designity
6. Mixed Media Collective
About: Mixed Media Collective is a hospitality branding studio based in Miami that builds brands through strategy, visual identity, packaging, signage, and websites. They turn concepts into cultures for restaurants, hotels, bars, hospitality groups, place brands, and cultural institutions.
Key Services: Brand strategy, Brand identity, Logo design, Packaging design, Signage, Illustration, Websites, Print production
Industries Served: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Hospitality groups, Place brands, Cultural institutions
Notable Clients: Arts + Entertainment District, Baby Jane, Kiki on the River
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Mixed Media Collective
7. Round Table Agency
About: Round Table Agency is a creative and full-service branding studio based in Detroit, Michigan. They specialize in brand strategy, visual identity systems, naming, digital design, and editorial design solutions.
Key Services: Brand strategy, Positioning, Naming, Identity design, Copywriting, Verbal identity, Logos & Marks, Guidelines, Editorial design, Art direction, Digital design, Motion, Social content, Campaigns
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: Anton Yakushev, JOJO's Chocolate
Locations: Detroit
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Round Table Agency
8. Visual Soldiers
About: Visual Soldiers is an Atlanta-based creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and digital experiences. They partner with modern companies and brands to provide comprehensive creative services including brand strategy, visual identity systems, print design, and web development.
Key Services: Graphic Design and Visual Identity, Logo and Brand Identity Systems, Brand Guidelines and Style Guides, Typography and Colour Systems, Print and Packaging Design, Sales and Marketing Collateral, Editorial and Report Design, Infographics and Data Visualisation, Signage and Environmental Graphics, Design Production Across Digital and Print, Web Design, Web Development
Industries Served: Hospitality, Enterprise, AI, Tech, Fitness, Lifestyle, Startups, Education, Health & Wellness
Notable Clients: Tao Group Hospitality, Crisp, TSCG
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Visual Soldiers
9. PetersenWest
About: PetersenWest is a Utah-based independent brand agency and design studio offering customized identity, web design, and multimedia production services. They build brand identities that reflect client values and create consistency across touchpoints, serving businesses across the USA from their Orem headquarters.
Key Services: Branding Identity Design, Logo Design, Websites & Ecommerce, Video & Production, Photography, Marketing and Sales Collateral
Industries Served: Biotech, Healthcare, Technology
Notable Clients: Scipher Medicine
Locations: Orem, Utah
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: PetersenWest
10. Crown Social Agency
About: Crown Social Agency is a full-service creative and social-first agency with headquarters in Seattle and Los Angeles. They specialize in brand identity systems, design, creative production, and digital storytelling for clients across industries including hospitality and travel.
Key Services: Brand Identity, Logo Development, Brand Guidelines, Typography, Presentation Design, Packaging & Spatial Design, Creative Production & Content Systems
Industries Served: Hospitality & Travel, Technology, Consumer, Retail & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences
Notable Clients: 1 Hotels, Amazon, Brooks, Dell, Zillow, Microsoft
Locations: Seattle
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Crown Social Agency
11. Campfire & Co.
About: Campfire & Co. is an award-winning branding and interior design agency based in Richmond, Virginia. They create immersive brand experiences spanning strategy, identity, packaging, signage, and physical environments.
Key Services: Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Logo Design, Packaging Design, Signage, Interior Design, Collateral Design
Industries Served: Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Nonprofit, Retail
Notable Clients: Cirrus Vodka, Workshop Digital, Howell's Mercantile, Diamond District
Locations: Richmond, VA
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Campfire & Co.
12. Anthem Branding
About: Anthem Branding is a Boulder-based creative agency specializing in brand identity, merchandise design, packaging design, and custom promotional products. They partner with businesses to build tangible brand experiences and custom merchandise collections.
Key Services: Brand Strategy & Positioning, Logo & Identity Systems, Product Naming Ideation, Brand Audits & Repositioning, Merchandise Design, Packaging Design, Product Label Design, Print Collateral & Event Signage
Industries Served: Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Outdoor & Apparel
Notable Clients: Chipotle, Patagonia, Audi, Land Rover, HBO, CLIF
Locations: Boulder, United States
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Anthem Branding
13. Creative Scope
About: Creative Scope is a full-service creative and digital marketing studio based in Toronto that builds brands, websites, and campaigns. They specialize in brand identity and strategy, logos, systems, guidelines, and in-house content creation.
Key Services: Web Design, Paid Advertising, SEO & AIEO, Brand Identity & Strategy, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Social Media, AI-Built CRMs, Photo & Video Production
Industries Served: lifestyle, real estate, education, construction
Notable Clients: California Shutters Toronto, 905 Reno
Locations: Toronto, Canada
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Creative Scope
14. PH3 Agency + Brewery
About: PH3 Agency + Brewery is a creative branding and digital marketing agency based in Orlando, Florida. They offer a range of services including creative brand development, website design, packaging design, print collateral, and digital marketing strategies.
Key Services: Creative Brand Development, Packaging & Product Design, Website Design & Development, Social Media Marketing & Advertising, Search Marketing (PPC), Email Marketing, Print Collateral, Photography, Videography
Industries Served: Hospitality
Notable Clients: Dorado Beach, Northwest Church
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: PH3 Agency + Brewery
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Jacober Creative | Branding Services | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 3. RSM Design | Branding & Logo Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 4. iDesign Group | Branding | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 5. Designity | Logo & Branding Design | $5,995/month | Not publicly stated |
| 6. Mixed Media Collective | Brand strategy | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 7. Round Table Agency | Brand strategy | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 8. Visual Soldiers | Graphic Design and Visual Identity | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 9. PetersenWest | Branding Identity Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 10. Crown Social Agency | Brand Identity | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 11. Campfire & Co. | Brand Strategy | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 12. Anthem Branding | Brand Strategy & Positioning | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 13. Creative Scope | Web Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 14. PH3 Agency + Brewery | Creative Brand Development | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What design work matters most for a hotel or destination?
The pieces a guest touches and the ones that guide them. Identity and typography set the tone, but in-property design decides the experience: signage and wayfinding, menus, key cards, spa and room collateral, packaging, and photography direction that the property can keep shooting to. Ask a candidate which property it designed in place, whether it produced signage drawings, and who fabricated them.
Does one identity work across several properties or venues?
Only if the system is designed for it from the start. Groups need a parent mark with room for individual property personality, shared typography and print specs so a fabricator quotes the same way everywhere, and clear rules for OTA and third-party use where you do not control the layout. Ask how a candidate handled a multi-property rollout, and what it standardised versus deliberately left local.
What does a graphic design engagement usually cost?
Quotes split into three parts, and the gap between bids is rarely the drawing time. Strategy and identity work covers research, naming decisions and the marks themselves; systems work covers guidelines, templates and type licensing; production covers artwork, prepress and fabrication files, which is where hours quietly go. On this page only Designity prints a fee figure ($5,995/month). Ask for a quote itemised across those three, and ask who pays for font licences.
Which of these agencies name a client I can verify?
Fourteen of the fourteen. Jacober Creative names Town of Palm Beach Marina and Town of Surfside, and RSM Design names Aman Resorts and Andaz Hotels by Hyatt. The rest credit nobody in text on the pages we read, which is common in design work where client logos sit inside images rather than words. Ask instead for two projects delivered this year in your category, the designer who drew them, and a call with the marketer who signed the invoice. A studio that cannot arrange that call may be showing concept work rather than work that shipped.
Who owns the artwork, the source files and the fonts afterwards?
You should own the first two outright and licence the third in your own name. Ask for editable source files rather than flattened PDFs, for logo artwork in vector with print and screen variants, and for font licences bought under your company. Studios that keep source files or licence type under their own account leave you paying for a identity rebuild to change one headline.
Choosing a Graphic Design Partner for Travel and Hospitality Brands
All fourteen external agencies here publish graphic design or brand identity work alongside travel and hospitality work on their own sites, which is a lower bar than a project delivered in your category this year. Treat this as a shortlist to interrogate rather than a ranking.
Fourteen credit a client you can check, and only Designity prints a fee figure. Compare what each studio keeps in-house: strategy, identity, illustration, retouching, prepress and production, because the part it subcontracts is the part that slips when a print deadline moves.
Ask what a job taught them and what it cost to fix. A studio that can describe a colour that failed on press, a sign that could not be fabricated as drawn, or a template the client abandoned, and the change it made afterwards, is describing work it shipped.
Whoever wins the brief, keep editable source files, vector logo artwork and your own font licences, because a brand you cannot edit is one you will pay to rebuild. If you would rather have the identity, the creative it feeds and the site it lives on handled by one accountable team, read our latest analysis.
