Paper Lime Creative is an Edmonton-based branding and design agency. It was founded by Katie Dooley, a certified graphic designer.

In fact, Dooley won a MUSE Creatives Award in 2021. Because of this, we think she just gained bonus points from possible clients.

Furthermore, it’s been recognised multiple times in the design industry. Many podcasts have also featured the company, which we believe speaks about their work quality and online presence.

Another service they offer is public relations and consulting. Although some might find it odd that a design agency has this, it can actually help clients understand brand awareness.

Moreover, we found it remarkable they have a brand audit. The advantage of this is the consultation regarding branding materials to give entrepreneurs a starting point in improving their business.

In addition, they can connect clients with marketing vendors. We see this as a great opportunity for the brand and the client’s connections in the industry.

Looking at Paper Lime Creative’s portfolio, we like the clean and fun designs. The brand logos were easily recognisable, which for us is an important factor in branding.

These are also some qualities we look for in graphic designs. In our opinion, the more recognisable a logo is, the more people will remember it.

We also found it admirable that they offer two-hour branding courses to discuss the important factors in a business. Dooley’s one of the presenters, too, giving you an edge in learning from an award-winning graphic designer.

However, we’d like to see their rates to provide convenience to potential clients. We believe this can also be an advantage for businesses with relatively small budgets.

Another drawback is the limited digital media services. For a popular graphic design agency in Edmonton, we were hoping they’d offer more of this.

Chris Simon founded Hotspot Creative Solutions over ten years ago. He has over 15 years of experience in graphic design, earning him the skills and knowledge in the industry.

One of the things we appreciate is the free 30-minute virtual consultation. Not many graphic design agencies in Edmonton offer this, and that’s why this is a big plus in our book.

As for the portfolio, we were impressed to see different styles. In our opinion, the diversity of their designs shows that the team can work with different kinds of businesses.

We were also glad about the different services and packages they offer. One of which is for websites, starting at a competitive rate of $2,500.

However, we were a bit disappointed to find a few errors on their website. We found some minor oversights and overlapping words.

The way we see it, these mistakes should’ve been caught. And since they offer website design, we hoped for better attention to detail.

On the plus side, they offer other services, too. One of which is hiring on-call senior designers for those that need ongoing assistance.

Lastly, we’d like it if they could update their social media pages. Considering they do digital media, we feel this is an important factor.

Red Viking Creative has been providing print media services for over 20 years. Its founder, Jadie Jensen, has training and expertise in graphic sign arts and multimedia design.

The main aspect we like is Jensen’s creativity, which is easily reflected on the website. Impressively, there are various original elements, too.

We believe that design services need an easily accessible portfolio because it helps potential clients check if the designs fit their vision.

We feel it’s almost unfortunate that there’s no available one, especially considering the high praise that Red Viking Creative has gotten from clients.

Moreover, many complimented the style and fresh look of the logos. Others said that their logos were fun while maintaining a professional look.

To boot, we want to give Jensen bonus points for her helpful and professional service. Some of her clients even said that her work exceeded their expectations.

Besides those, she has managed to deliver quickly. For us, the fast turnaround time is a great perk when hiring Red Viking Creative.

In 2007, Web3 opened its online doors to provide web design services in Edmonton. It has expanded since then, offering SEO services and video production, among many others.

The many services it offers are worth checking out, we think. Moreover, we believe that Edmonton businesses and solopreneurs can benefit from the kinds of services at Web3.

Furthermore, it has a highly experienced team for boosting brand awareness. The way we see it, they can offer a bunch of support to freelancers in Edmonton looking to strengthen their online presence.

Aside from that, they also offer logo and web design. We were glad to see some of their past clients’ logos, too, which we found perfectly matched their businesses.

Another worth mentioning is the web design services. We found that Web3’s own website can be part of their portfolio because it’s exceptional.

Additionally, it’s creative and interactive. Despite their website having a lot of information, we appreciate that it didn’t feel messy.

What’s more, their web design projects have shown consistency and uncluttered templates. They can also optimise the websites for mobile devices, allowing clients to generate more audience.

On top of that, we like their reasonable prices. For a starting price of $3,500, clients can get a responsive website optimised for search engines.

In fact, all of their website packages offer responsive designs. To add, they’re all optimised for search engines, too.

However, we’d like to see updated social media pages. Nowadays, social media is incredibly valuable for everyone, which is why we feel web design services should incorporate this into their businesses.

Finally, a minor concern is Web3’s office location. It isn’t easily accessible, which can hinder some people from wanting to visit them personally.

In 2015, Juliana LaFace founded her own graphic and design firm in Edmonton called Juliana LaFace Designs. But before that, she worked for years in the industry.

One of the main aspects we noticed is LaFace’s passion for creating and designing, which we think is evident in her website. In addition, we like her carefully crafted site, which we feel speaks about how she works on projects.

Upon checking her portfolio, we like the refined style. In our opinion, simple yet sophisticated designs can catch attention because they stand out due to the clean look.

But if a business isn’t looking for a polished style, then Juliana LaFace Designs might not be the right agency. Because of her specific style, she can’t cater to all types of businesses.

But on a good note, businesses looking for elegant style can have confidence that LaFace can deliver what they want. We see this as a big advantage because of the assurance she can give clients.

As per her clients’ testimonials, her designs captured the business brands flawlessly. Some even mentioned that she exceeded their expectations.

It’s worth mentioning that LaFace offers graphic design services for digital and print media. She can make social media ads, brochures, and signages, among many others.

It was just a bit disappointing that there were no available prices and packages for easy access. Adding this can be useful for clients with small budgets.

Finally, Juliana LaFace Designs has an impeccable eye for detail. Many clients were happy with her creativity and professionalism, which we believe are qualities a graphic designer should have.