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Award-Winning Brand Strategy & Web Design Agency

Contrast & Co. is a boutique brand strategy, design, and digital studio driven to create strikingly different brand experiences. From industry startups to established national players, we have conceived award-winning brands that defy industry conventions and power our clients to stand out in the great sea of similarity.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Annapolis, MD
  • Year founded
    Founded 2015

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $10,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.7 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Contrast & Co. offers competitive pricing, often ranging from $30,000 to $250,000 per project. Clients appreciate their value for cost, citing timely delivery, strong communication, and a high level of creativity, particularly in branding and web design.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $50,000 - $199,999 based on 26 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000
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    Contrast & Co. Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.9
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Challenges with Larger Projects

      While generally efficient, some clients noted that Contrast & Co.'s smaller team size could lead to longer timelines for larger projects. However, this did not detract from the overall quality of their work, which remained high.

    • Exceptional Branding Expertise

      Contrast & Co. is frequently praised for their exceptional branding expertise, creating unique and compelling brand identities that resonate with clients' visions and business objectives. Their ability to distill complex ideas into clear and engaging visual and narrative designs is highly valued by clients across various industries.

    • Responsive and Collaborative Team

      Contrast & Co.'s team is described as responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with. They are open to feedback and committed to meeting client needs, fostering a productive partnership environment. Clients appreciate their willingness to engage in iterative processes to achieve desired outcomes.

    • High Client Satisfaction and Positive Feedback

      Contrast & Co. consistently receives high praise and positive feedback from clients for their work. Clients are often impressed with the quality of deliverables and the impact on their business, noting increased engagement, improved brand perception, and successful project outcomes.

    • Creativity and Innovation

      The company is lauded for their creativity and innovative approach to design and branding. Clients often highlight the team's ability to bring fresh, imaginative ideas to projects, resulting in visually striking and effective brand materials that stand out in competitive markets.

    • Effective Communication and Understanding

      Clients appreciate Contrast & Co.'s effective communication and deep understanding of their business needs. The team excels in listening to client input and translating it into strategic and creative solutions that align with business goals.

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    Branding Support for International Leadership Firm

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • May 2020 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "It's their passion for their work, their vision for a project, and how they connect the two that’s most impressive."

    Director, International Leadership Organization
    Anonymous
    • Government
    • Seattle, Washington
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. provided branding efforts for an international leadership organization. They designed a fundraising prospectus that could be used with potential donors, along with other materials.

    Branding & Web Design for Nonprofit

    • Branding
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • June 2019 - Jan. 2020
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The project management was openly communicative."

    Head of Communication, ICIMD
    Laurie Vasily
    • Nonprofit
    • Kathmandu, Nepal
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. provided branding and design for a nonprofit. Their team supplied web design, design elements, and marketing skills. 

    Branding for Grant Processing Software Provider

    • Branding
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Aug. 2018 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They researched other websites on their own to learn about the industry and figure out how to make us most stand out.”

    CEO, Altum, Inc.
    Steve Pinchotti
    • IT Services
    • Reston, Virginia
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Contrast Co. provides full scale branding, marketing, and web design and development services to a grant management software company, delivering creative resources to help pivot and support a new direction.

    Branding & Design for Federal Communications Contractor

    • Branding Other Digital Marketing Public Relations
    • Confidential
    • May - Nov. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their ability to listen, dig deep, and then come up with absolutely brilliant recommendations is second to none.”

    CEO, Bixal
    Carla Briceno
    • Information technology
    • Fairfax, Virginia
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. developed conducted research and delivered comprehensive branding assets to a government communications contractor, including guidelines, messaging and designs, a website, and press materials.

    Rebranding for Health & Technology Company

    • Branding
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • June - Jan. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "After one meeting, Contrast & Co. was able to return with a powerful, crisp distillation of the basics of our company."

    COO, Mymee Inc.
    Marie Crump
    • IT Services
    • New York City, New York
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. led a health and technology company through a rebranding process. After a discovery phase, the team designed a new logo and website, and provided fresh sales materials, like business cards.

    Branding for Marketing Consultant

    • Branding
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    3.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The next time I need to bring anybody in, Contrast & Co. is going to be the first call I make."

    Former Board Member, Interim CMO & Marketing Consultant
    Michele Perry
    • IT Services
    • Annapolis, Maryland
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. had served as a branding partner for a marketing consultant to boost the brand and brand awareness of three client companies. 

    Branding for Global Law Firm

    • Branding Public Relations
    • Confidential
    • Sep. - Dec. 2017
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I was impressed by the team’s ability to take a loosely articulated concept and bring direction to it."

    Head of Strategic Communications, Hogan Lovells
    Mark Irion
    • Legal
    • Washington, District of Columbia
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. was hired to rebrand a law firm by providing a consistent yet unique and creative brand. They created a logo, iconography, a new look and feel, and several other branded materials.

    Branding for Performing Arts Center

    • Branding
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Their creativity and empathy was beyond any other thatI've seen in my 40 years career."

    CEO & Founder Emeritus, Strathmore
    Eliot Pfanstiehl
    • Arts, entertainment & music
    • Maryland, United States
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. provided branding services for a new outreach initiative for a performing arts center. This included data collection, regular concept testing, visual graphic reviews, and more.

    Third Party Rebrand for Marketing Agency

    • Other Design
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    3.5
    Cost
    3.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The creative is brilliant, sophisticated, and on point."

    Principal, J. Wilson Advisors
    Michael Rubin
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Washington, District of Columbia
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    Contrast & Co. is a third party assisting in the rebranding of a healthcare company for their client. They're developing a new identity, website, and redesigning hundreds of presentations and collateral.

    Web Development for IT Services Company

    • Graphic Design UX/UI Design Web Design
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Apr. - Dec. 2023
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    3.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0
    "The team was very responsive and helpful."
    Marcom Lead, IT Services Co
    Anonymous
    • IT Services
    • Vienna, Virginia
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    An IT services company hired Contrast & Co. for web development. The team created a site based on competitor research, including its UI/UX design, testing, and launch.

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    Verified Client Reviews
    33
    Overall Review Rating
    4.9
    Source
    Clutch
    Last Updated
    April 5, 2025
    Business Entity
    Business Entity Name Contrast and Company, LLC
    Source Maryland Business Express
    Jurisdiction of Formation Maryland
    Date of Formation November 2, 2015
    Status Active
    Last Updated May 18, 2022
    ID W16959579
    Credit Report Results
    International Credit Risk Assessment Very Low Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated May 18, 2022
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