How much does brand identity design cost for a startup in 2026?

A serious startup brand identity costs $4,000–$20,000 for a logo system, typography, color, and guidelines. A full brand with strategy sits at $20,000–$60,000. Orbix Studio's Startup plan delivers a complete brand identity in ten days at $2,999/month.

How long does a full brand identity take from discovery to final guidelines?

A focused startup brand ships in ten days to three weeks. A full brand with strategy and research takes six to twelve weeks. The bottleneck is usually decision-making speed on the client side, not design.

What is actually included in a brand identity package?

Logo system (primary, stacked, icon, monochrome), typography pairings, full color palette with accessible contrast ratios, design-token document, brand guidelines PDF, social profile assets, pitch-deck templates, and core marketing-asset templates — all in editable Figma files.

Should we rebrand before or after we raise our Series A?

Rebrand before if the current brand hurts enterprise deals or investor perception. After if it's just personal preference. Pre-Series A rebranding (around $20,000) is usually cheaper than post-Series A (around $60,000) when redesigning all collateral becomes necessary.

Do we own the logo and brand assets outright once you're done?

Yes — full ownership with editable Figma files, vector logo sets (SVG, AI, EPS), web and print formats, and brand guidelines. No per-use licensing fees. The brand is yours once the invoice clears.

What is the difference between a logo and a brand identity?

A logo is one mark. Brand identity is the full system: logo, typography, color, voice, imagery style, layout principles, and how all of these behave consistently across your site, product, and ads.

Can you help us if we only need a light refresh, not a full rebrand?

Yes — a brand refresh keeps your equity (name, core mark, recognition) and updates color, typography, tone, and layout system. Takes two to four weeks and costs roughly a third of a full rebrand.

How do you make sure our brand stays consistent as we scale?

Your brand ships with living guidelines and a Figma design system with tokens, so every new asset automatically inherits correct colors, spacing, and typography. We also offer quarterly brand reviews to catch drift before it becomes debt.

Do you include brand strategy or just visual design?

Strategy is part of every engagement: positioning, audience definition, competitor framing, messaging pillars, and tone of voice. The visual identity inherits the strategy rather than guessing at it.

How many logo concepts will we see, and can we request revisions?

Three distinct concept directions in round one, then two refinement rounds on your chosen direction. Unlimited minor tweaks are included. Structured direction changes are accommodated. If none of the initial directions feel right, we scrap and start again.

Brand Identity Design for Startups

Consistent Brands Perform Better

Staying on-brand strengthens every asset, aligning them to work together seamlessly, increasing impact, consistency, and effectiveness toward a shared goal.

Why Orbix studio?

Orbix Studio builds complete marketing systems designed to launch fast and scale with your growth. We connect strategy, messaging, campaigns, and execution into one structured process so nothing feels disconnected or delayed.

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Saved in a single project using Al. Met a tight deadline by delivering in 1/6th of the time.

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From strategy to systems we cover it all

Our branding services fuel consistency, speed, and standout creative, whether you're starting from scratch or evolving what exists.

Brand design

Logo, typography, colors, and core design elements—all crafted for digital and physical touchpoints.

Brand development

Strategic positioning and visual foundations to define and differentiate your brand from day one.

Brand guidelines

Detailed, actionable documentation to keep internal and external teams executing consistently.

Custom Logo design

Main and sub-brand logo systems with full file kits, responsive variations, and guidance for real-world use.

Rebranding services

From subtle evolution to full reinvention, we help brands refresh for new markets, products, or growth stages.

Brand story & messaging

Mission, vision, values, tone of voice, and messaging pillars—crafted to align teams and inspire audiences.

Visual Identity Design

Creative Leads provide strategic input across the product lifecycle to surface opportunities and challenge

Global Recognition

Awards & Honors

Our work has been recognized by leading platforms for creating clear user experiences and high-performing digital products.

Our Process

Design and Dev Process Built to Help You Launch Faster

Most teams lose time juggling separate designers, developers, and slow handoffs. We bring design and development together in one streamlined process, so you can move from idea to launch with more speed, clarity, and less friction.

Step 1

Plan

Define the Product Goal

We align on the outcome, the user problem, and the highest-priority feature or flow to tackle first.

Step 2

Structure

Map the User Experience

We shape the product structure, key screens, and user journeys before design and development begin.

Step 3

Build

Design and Build Together

Designers and developers work in parallel to create production-ready product experiences faster.

Bring this level of Creativity to your next project

This is just one of many services—what you build is up to you. Let’s talk.

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Real results. Real stories. See why clients trust Orbix Studio.

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App Design

Branding

"Orbix Studio has created remarkable work for The Whitney building that helped us define not just this individual building but the new direction in which we are heading as a group"

Tiyahnn Bryant

CEO at RollUpLife Inc

Increase in design capacity

60%

Reduction in time to market

40+

Number of brands

GiveHub -

Transparent Donation & Charity Platform

Website Design

App Design

Branding

“Understood what I needed and provided a professional and quick service. I would recommend.”

Daniel Proper

CEO

Increase in design capacity

60%

Reduction in time to market

40+

Number of brands

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Branding

"The team was very solution-oriented, proactive, engaged, and came up with intelligent workarounds for our specific requirements."

Brynjar Glimsdal

Product Manager E-Mobility, Circle K

5.0

Increase in design capacity

60%

Reduction in time to market

38+

Number of brands

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"They were extremely easy to work with."

Alexander Levit

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Reduction in time to market

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“Their service delivery and attention to detail were top-notch.”

Jessica Epley

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60%

Reduction in time to market

40+

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Website Design

"The expertise of the designer and developer assigned to the project was clear."

Robel Yemane

Engineering Leader, Privilee

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60%

Reduction in time to market

40+

Number of brands

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"They’re a multidimensional team that enables us to share and work with the team successfully."

Laura Kornhauser

5.0

60%

Reduction in time to market

38+

Number of brands

Website Design

"The team was very solution-oriented, proactive, engaged, and came up with intelligent workarounds for our specific requirements."

Carlos Baltazar

Office Operations & HR Manager, Provida Family Medicine

5.0

60%

Reduction in time to market

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Number of brands

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