Often named the “Silicon Valley of Europe”, Ireland hosts the European headquarters of the world’s biggest tech companies. Most of them are located in Dublin, specifically in the Dublin Docklands area, also called “Silicon Docks”. 

Ireland wasn’t particularly known for its IT sector, but things changed when, in the early 2000s, tech giants started opening their European headquarters across the country.

According to Technology Ireland, the tech sector (estimated at $50B) accounts for about 13% of the country’s GDP. This is a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth.

Based on the Central Bank of Ireland report, there were over 160K employed IT professionals at the end of 2022, which represented a 30% increase compared to previous years. The tech ecosystem in Dublin is evolving and employs around 40% of all IT professionals in Ireland, which is around 42,400.

These days, multinational tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, Adobe, IBM, Intel, Oracle, Indeed, Hubspot, and many more have offices in Dublin and are expanding their local presence by employing thousands of professionals.

Dublin created a friendly environment for multinational companies (corporate tax, good infrastructure, large talent pool, government support, funding, research & development, etc.), becoming a gateway to the EU for tech companies and a thriving IT hub.  

It’s no surprise that Dublin is a major exporter of software services, being a top city by the value of exported services. Also, the United States is the biggest investor in Ireland, with the largest number of IT companies. 

TechBehemoths lists over 250 IT service providers from Dublin. That’s a decent number of companies to choose from and consider for hiring.

At the same time, finding the right company in this city to work with can be a challenging task. Hence, we’ve created an advanced and intuitive filter to ease the selection process. You can narrow down the results and shortlist the companies based on your project requirements.

Browse the company listings, select the ones that meet your criteria, or submit your project requirements, and we’ll send you a curated list of tech companies to contact. It’s free of charge and there is no obligation to hire.

Graphic Design is a creative service that combines art and technology and aims to convey ideas and messages through the use of visual elements such as images, colors, and typography in order to make a memorable impact on users.

Graphic design services include logo design, brand identity design, web design, print design, illustration, motion graphics, and more.

Graphic designers use a variety of graphic design software, the most popular being Photoshop with a market share of 43.8%. According to Colorlib. demand for graphic design professionals is predicted to grow by 3% through 2031.

Nowadays Graphic design is important for businesses of all sizes because a well-designed logo, website, or marketing campaign is the key to making your business visible and attracting new customers. Visuals have a strong impact on audience engagement, making communication more effective.

Knowing how important is graphic design service, you may ask how to choose the right company that provides these services in the best way. 

Here are a few things to draw your attention:

• The company’s portfolio and experience

• Communication style

• Creativity

• Pricing

• Client reviews

Considering all these factors you will be able to choose the right graphic design provider. There are over 11,800 graphic design companies listed on TechBehemoths. With the help of smart filters, you can easily find suitable partners to create a high-quality graphic design product. Alternatively, you can submit your project and the system will find the best match on your behalf.

To find out more about the best graphic designers on Dribbble based on the number of followers, read our blog article.

Jeroen van Eerden for instance, is one of the most followed designers on Dribbble, he worked for big names like Google, Disney, Adobe. He is one of the first 50 designers who received over 100K likes on Dribbble.

Have a look at one of his graphic design works for reference, to see how great a logo can look.

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Your logo is one of the first things your potential clients see. Its importance cannot be questioned, as the first impression matters.

Should you hire a freelancer or a graphic design agency?

The number of graphic design freelancers and agencies has grown in the past years, so choosing the right partner for your design related projects might be challenging. You need to clearly define your goals and decide what’s the best option for your needs.

Here are some visual representations to help you decide.

Why work with graphic design freelancers?

 Why not work with freelancers?

Why work with graphic design agencies?

Why not work with agencies?

Ultimately, these recommendations are meant to help you decide more easily. You don’t need to follow them exactly. For example, cost might not be a disadvantage to hire a graphic design agency, as depending on the region and company size, you can find affordable rates for your design work.

Here is a head to head comparison table for graphic design agencies vs freelancers.

The final decision depends on your preferences, needs, prior experience and project type. You can explore both verified freelancers and graphic design agencies on TechBehemoths, and select from more than 11,800 providers.