Choosing a designer
Graphic design companies in Newcastle: choosing the best fit
Searches for graphic design companies in Newcastle mostly return directories, which makes it hard to tell who suits your job. Below are six studios working in and around Newcastle, each described from its own website. Last checked in September 2026.
Tell us about your business and what you need.
The short answer
Match the studio to the job.
The graphic design companies in Newcastle range from one person studios to established agencies. A logo, a full brand and an ongoing design arrangement are three different purchases, and few studios are the obvious answer to all three.
Each description below uses the studio’s own published words. We offer no opinion on anyone’s work, and no price appears that the business does not publish itself.
Six studios
Six studios, in their own words
spareday is listed first because this is our site. The rest are in alphabetical order, and the order means nothing.
- spareday, Wickham
- Brand, website, Google Business Profile and the follow-up handled as one monthly arrangement. The website, domain and Google Business Profile are in the client’s name.
- Creato, Sydney
- Established 2015 and working nationally. Publishes a same day fixed price quote, unlimited revisions and a satisfaction guarantee.
- Graphika, Newcastle
- Founded in 2009 by Melissa Horvat, who publishes more than 29 years in design. Brand strategy, logo and identity packages, websites, signage and design retainers.
- Prism Design Studio, Newcastle
- Run by Danielle. A freelance studio specialising in branding and print, serving Maitland, Port Stephens, the Hunter and the Central Coast.
- psyborg, Caves Beach
- Run by Daniel, publishing more than twenty years in business, 449 clients and more than 3,800 projects. Branding, graphic design, web design and communication systems.
- Studio Marshall, Newcastle
- Run by Dan Marshall. Brand identity, packaging, illustration, environmental graphics and publishing, with work listed for the Australian Museum and the Sydney Opera House.
Each description comes from the studio’s own site: Creato, Graphika, Prism Design Studio, psyborg and Studio Marshall. Several are one or two people, which is normal here and usually means the person you speak to does the work.
Choosing
How to choose between them
The useful question is which studio has recently done the thing you need.
- One job or ongoing
- A logo is a project. A brand that keeps being applied is a relationship, and they are priced differently.
- Print or screen
- Studios tend to lean one way, and both kinds are on this list.
- Who you will deal with
- In a small studio it is usually the owner.
- What you will own
- Ask every studio, and get the answer in writing.
Questions
Four questions to ask any of them
These separate a finished job from one that has to be redone. Ask whoever you choose, spareday included.
- Which files come with it?
- Print, screen, one colour and outlined versions.
- Who owns the artwork?
- In writing, before a deposit.
- What does a change cost afterwards?
- Worth knowing before you need one.
- Can I see it small before signing off?
- On a phone, a business card and a sign, not only full size on a screen.
The short version
Choose the studio that has recently done the job you need, then ask about files, ownership and changes before paying a deposit.
From clients
What clients say about working with spareday
“Huge shoutout to Reece for building my website for Hughesys Painting Services. Since it went live my phone hasn’t stopped ringing.”
“He was able to take our rough ideas, from concept through to reality. The site has provided an influx of new members, helping to keep our club viable.”
“He didn’t just build me a great website, he created an easy-to-manage system that allows me to make updates myself whenever I need to. He has spared me so much time doing all of this myself!”
Official guidance
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Common questions
Questions people ask.
Who are the graphic design companies in Newcastle?
Six working in and around Newcastle are spareday, Creato, Graphika, Prism Design Studio, psyborg and Studio Marshall, each described here from their own websites.
How do I choose a graphic designer?
Match the studio to the job. A one-off logo, a full brand and an ongoing arrangement are different purchases.
Are Newcastle design studios small?
Several are one or two people, which is normal in this trade.
What should I ask any designer?
Which files you get, who owns the artwork, what a change costs afterwards, and whether you can see the work at small sizes before signing off.
How current is this information?
Last checked in September 2026. Each business is described from its own website, and the list is re-checked every six months.
How does spareday charge?
spareday quotes one price for the work your business needs, agreed in writing before anything starts. The figure depends on what the business needs, and it comes with your quote.
Who you’ll work with
Hi, I’m Reece.
spareday is my business, based here in Newcastle. You’ll deal with me from the first review of your website, and I’m the person you talk to each month about what’s working.
Find us
spareday in Newcastle.
12 Grey Street, Wickham, Newcastle NSW 2293.
Next step
Get a quote for your design work.
Tell us about your business and the design work you need. We will talk through the details and send you a quote.
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