Best 10+ Graphic Design Firms in Chicago

A visual media consultant hired ArtVersion to create a new logo and ended up producing an entire branding campaign, website, and blog. The client has seen positive results from the work, even after the partnership ended.

"I feel like they’re almost a member of our family. They’ve been great over the years, and I was actually able to work with ArtVersion remotely for the first several years. To me, being able to communicate clearly with a client and understand their style and goals, even when we haven’t sat together face-to-face says a lot." – Founder, Visual Media Consultant

ColorJar partnered with a marketplace company to modernize its web design. ColorJar redid the organization's digital market homeplace in order to be more customer-friendly. The team at ColorJar also redesigned the organization's website and created customer-friendly content. 

"ColorJar, their founder, and the rest of the team there, are truly very unique, creative people who do an incredibly good job at not only ideating, but also helping guide the development of content, style, and product development. "-Marketing Director, Digital Marketplace Company 

Concentric Design created a logo and full branding for a luxury event planner. They provided print collateral, designed a WordPress website, and contributed to SEO and marketing campaigns. The firm experienced a 35% increase in clients and a 50% increase in social media engagement. 

"Concentric Design offered alternatives which were extraordinarily brilliant and better than our original ideas." – CXO, Event Planner

Fresh Design Studio redesigned a website and helped create a brand identity for a men's lifestyle brand. The digital branding was done through social media. The work has received positive feedback and the client prides Fresh Design Studio on their open communication.

"We had a different design direction in the beginning but switched halfway through. Even with such an abrupt change, Fresh Design was still able to deliver within the timeline. I don’t know if anyone else could’ve done it that quickly."- Creative Director, Men's Lifestyle Brand

iSimplifyMe built a user-friendly website for a mortgage company. They managed the company's web platforms, oversaw social media marketing and AdWords campaigns, and managed minor software projects. Their willingness to create from scratch and provide response times left the company feeling satisfied. 

"iSimplifyMe's work always feels unique and original. It brings a personal touch and tailors its services to our business." – Owner, Mortgage Company 

J&C worked on digital marketing for a large mattress manufacturer. They coordinated content creation and email marketing efforts to grow the consumer base and designed an informative, interactive newsletter with retail coupons for the client's subscribers. The client was impressed with the results of the project.

“We are well above the average email open rate. Some months, we achieve as high as 34% open rate, which is quite successful. And our opt-out rate is incredibly low. We’ve been very pleased with that engagement.” – Director of Direct to Customer and E-Commerce, Large Mattress Manufacturer

A local interior design firm felt they were getting lost in the crowd and wanted to stand out. The Olive Street Agency redesigned the client's and continue to provide branding, marketing, and SEO analytics. The client noticed an increase in website traffic and plans to keep working with The Olive Street Agency in the future.

"They do what I ask them to do, and they offer their input as well as suggestions. They are great and always efficient; they get things done. They are very agreeable to make changes. I throw a lot at them last minute, and they always respond quickly." – Marketing Director, Interior Design Company

Origin, LLC oversaw a rebranding and marketing strategy for a pest control firm that targeted new demographics. They updated the client's visuals, redesigned their logo, and changed the colors to increase brand recognition. The firm doubled in size, provided services to five Midwestern states, and became the 32nd largest pest control company in the nation. 

"Origin, LLC's integrity and willingness to think critically about a project separates it from other agencies." – President, Pest Control Firm 

Paragraphs LLC partnered with a printing manufacturer to work on a branding campaign for the organization. The team at Paragraphs LLC worked to launch an international branding campaign. They created video material and marketing supplements that were transcribed into 13 different languages. The client has seen an increase in sales and partnerships since the branding campaign. The client was impressed with how responsive and organized the team at Paragraphs LLC was. 

"They’re incredibly dependable in terms of correspondence and delivering results." –Global Director of Environmental and Health Safety, Printing Manufacturer

A real estate firm hired Pivot Design for marketing and branding help. The agency created a branding plan, which included refreshing their website, holding different events, and creating videos and other traditional marketing campaigns. The client prides Pivot Design on how they internalize customer feedback. 

"Pivot is a rare breed — a turnkey business that can do anything. They offer a nice combination of being very creative, while running a successful business."- CEO, Real Estate Development Firm

A glass manufacturer hired Sandra Rust, BDD to optimize and advertise their website. They made edits to the client’s website, managed the Google AdWords campaign, and operated the Facebook page. The client is pleased with the significant improvement in clicks and leads.

“Sandra is very efficient and independently driven. We usually touch base only when necessary, and she's very accessible.” – Marketing Manager, Glass Manufacturer   

Sharp Mill Graphics provided signage design services for a non-profit organization. They designed and manufactured several signs for the client, including signs for a gym, a locker room, and the exterior of a building. The client reported that the results of the project exceeded their expectations.   

"Their dedication, commitment, and follow-through were impressive. This contributed to having this project come to fruition." - Development Manager & Board Liaison, Non-Profit Organization

Simple Truth was tasked with heading a branding campaign for a real estate company. The team at Simple Truth organized an entire rebrand campaign and provided print, digital, and video content to emphasize the campaign. The brand has received tremendous feedback from employees and customers alike. Simple Truth continues to produce video content for the client.

"They've delivered on every single aspect of the project, always putting their top people on our account. " – SVP Marketing and Communications, Real Estate Company 

A healthcare consultancy hired TechnEdge Solutions to develop their website. They designed and developed the website based on the client’s vision. The client has received positive feedback on the website.

“They're easy to work with, readily accessible and responsive, and their turnaround time is fast.” – Founder, Healthcare Consultancy   

VerdanaBold does presentation design and graphics for a food ingredient company. They work closely with the client to create presentations and infographics based on messaging, research, and data. The client is satisfied with VerdanaBold’s work, and is appreciative of how they polish their presentations.   

“The overall look and feel are much better than what we were doing before. It's hard to say if there's a direct ROI, but having VerdanaBold as a resource to polish each presentation definitely makes us more efficient.” — Senior Marketing Specialist, Food Ingredient Company   

A non-profit research foundation wanted to increase their web traffic and number of donations. Walker Sands managed their Google AdWords campaign utilizing their Google Grants program and ultimately increased its traffic, subscriber list, and the number of donations.

"...they have a great deal of intimate knowledge of SEO [search engine optimization] and AdWords and how all that works. We have worked with several other marketing firms, and I don’t think anyone is as much into the details of this as they are. They seem extremely knowledgeable." – Deputy Director, Non-Profit Research Foundation

Wpromote worked with a healthcare company to increase patient appointments at clinics. Using Google AdWords, Wpromote boosted the healthcare company’s presence in search results. They also made the website more user-friendly.

"Wpromote has been phenomenal, and I'm really glad that I went through that whole process. You can just let them do their work and not worry about it because they have very good capabilities. " – Director of Paid Search, Healthcare System