Top 100 Packaging Designers in Chicago

A food & beverage company hired SGK to do packaging architecture and design work. SGK did prototyping, provided strategies and insights, and designed concepts. They also worked with the company's internal teams to explore different packaging ideas that would excite consumers and enhance consumer experience. SGK has been meeting the company's expectations in this ongoing engagement.

"They’re very transparent regarding delivery time and have never gone past a deadline." - Innovation Manager, Food & Beverage Company

A multinational publishing firm hired Rule29 for comprehensive brand management: Advertising, outreach, market research, and other aspects of developing and maintaining a brand. They helped the client expand into digital content from print-only publications, and helped implement a direct publisher-based marketing approach. The new strategy expanded market share with every product launch.

"They're a very talented agency. Their creative work is top-notch. Our relationship with their entire team was really solid. They were adaptive to different sorts of projects, and the project actually gained scope as a result of our ability to work together." – Chief Marketing Officer, Multinational Publisher

Conjure branded a newly-established brewing company. After narrowing down a brand identity, they materialized the brand through designs for merchandise and packaging. Their work resulted in the accrual of a social media following very early on in the engagement.

"We’ve gained quite a few followers on Facebook and Instagram." — President, Brewery Startup

The Motion Agency was hired by a large labor union to develop its website and handle its advertising and PR. They wrote editorials and ads in local media and planned and promoted an event, all of which improved engagement. 

“The advertisement that the Motion Agency created for Labor Day became the theme for our advertising for the next calendar year. It is visually stunning and a great representation of the brand. The posts on social media throughout the weekend resonated with out followers and received some of the highest engagement numbers for posts on our page.” – Chief of Staff, Labor Union. 
 

HANGAR12 providing branding services for a food production company. This included promotional materials, packaging design, and merchandising.

"They are open to conversations, suggestions, and debates."

Yeah Design Works created packaging and messaging for a consumer product company. The client wanted to enter the dog treats market, which is very competitive, and they needed packaging that would best represent their brand. Yeah Design Works collaborated with the client to come up with ideas, and then they designed the packaging using the client’s feedback. The new packaging has received praise from customers and retailers, satisfying the client. 

“I’ve worked with a lot of different agencies in my career, and none listen as well as Yeah Design Works. They made sure they understood what we wanted and delivered exactly what we asked for.” — Co-Founder, Consumer Product Company

Popskull completed the design of a transportation app. The agency also helped with advertising that would increase awareness of the app. They were responsible for the creative direction of the application.

"They have been open to all feedback, changing their procedures, and digging in to make sure we are achieving what we need to do." — Marketing Manager, Transportation App

Yorke Printe Shoppe provided printing services to a food ingredients distributor that needed a vendor change. Their work included printing business cards, corporate brochures, and graphic design. Results include significant savings for the client, who praised their work ethic, project management, and communication.

"They’re great at communicating what their products are and what they can do with different paper stock." – Content Manager, Food Ingredients Distributor

Costello Communications provided graphic and web design services to an art studio. They worked on brand identity, the studio's website, catalog design, and more, all of which received positive remarks for its sophisticated aesthetic. Their understanding of project needs was also noteworthy.

"Even the printing company I work with is impressed by their work." – Owner, Art Studio 

Productivity Network (retouching and print services) provided print and graphic design solutions for a startup advertising agency. The goal was to create print assets of high quality. The campaign is still currently underway.

“There was so much attention to detail on the project from start-to-finish.” - Brand Manager, Startup Advertising Agency

Jacobson Rost completed branding services for a resort. The resort, while located in the United States, was based on African culture. The team at Jacobson Rost went to the continent to fully immerse themselves in the culture. The scope of their involvement included creating a series of videos and print materials. Thanks to these efforts, the resort now has had over a million social engagements.

A food brand hired Damen Jackson to provide branding services. After completing consumer research, the agency worked on their packaging design and communication strategy. 

Soulsight developed visual branding assets for a popular alcoholic drink. The client wanted to connect to Generation X. By embracing a simple and fun-hearted design, the new brand has continued to stand apart in the industry.