The 10 Best Design Agencies in Chicago (2024)

Best Design Agencies in Chicago

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  • ettyq

    ettyqcertified-flagverified-flagfeatured-flag

    5
    (5 reviews)

    We help companies undergoing transformation stand out in crowded markets.

    Recommended
    Our mission: bring aesthetics into every customer-business interaction. Our objective: make your company seen and remembered in crowded markets. We believe the only way to succeed in a sea of sameness is through design and its transformative power. We create a holistic customer experience in all touchpoints to help you achieve that. Our clients: enterprises on transformative journeys. Whether digital metamorphosis, new products/services, mergers and acquisitions, pivoting business models, or simply taking the next growth step, we empower them with design-driven changes. Why choose us: we put all our efforts solely into being a leader in providing design-driven growth so we don't spread too thin. Backed by a global software engineering firm with a 25-year history, we have unmatched access to advanced technologies and deep industry insights.
    4 works in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Brightscout

    Brightscoutcertified-flagverified-flagfeatured-flag

    5
    (1 review)

    Transforming the World's Most Innovative Businesses with Uniquely Crafted Brands and Standout Apps.

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    Brightscout is a global branding and app development studio built from the best talent in the world. We strive to transform the world’s most innovative businesses through a powerful mix of exquisite design, development, and strategy solutions. We partner with leaders and entrepreneurs at critical inflection points to help them better connect and engage with their customers. Together we build brands, products, and all the digital experiences in between to support growth in competitive markets.
    1 work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €25000 for Graphic Design

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  • Brightscout

    Brightscoutcertified-flagverified-flagfeatured-flag

    5
    (1 review)

    Transforming the World's Most Innovative Businesses with Uniquely Crafted Brands and Standout Apps.

    Award-winner
    Brightscout is a global branding and app development studio built from the best talent in the world. We strive to transform the world’s most innovative businesses through a powerful mix of exquisite design, development, and strategy solutions. We partner with leaders and entrepreneurs at critical inflection points to help them better connect and engage with their customers. Together we build brands, products, and all the digital experiences in between to support growth in competitive markets.
    1 work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €25000 for Graphic Design
  • ettyq

    ettyqcertified-flagverified-flagfeatured-flag

    5
    (5 reviews)

    We help companies undergoing transformation stand out in crowded markets.

    Recommended
    Our mission: bring aesthetics into every customer-business interaction. Our objective: make your company seen and remembered in crowded markets. We believe the only way to succeed in a sea of sameness is through design and its transformative power. We create a holistic customer experience in all touchpoints to help you achieve that. Our clients: enterprises on transformative journeys. Whether digital metamorphosis, new products/services, mergers and acquisitions, pivoting business models, or simply taking the next growth step, we empower them with design-driven changes. Why choose us: we put all our efforts solely into being a leader in providing design-driven growth so we don't spread too thin. Backed by a global software engineering firm with a 25-year history, we have unmatched access to advanced technologies and deep industry insights.
    4 works in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Shiitake Creative

    Shiitake Creativecertified-flagverified-flag

    5
    (2 reviews)

    A Tokyo-based bilingual creative agency 🍄

    Recommended
    Konnichiwa from Tokyo! 😊 We're here to help you successfully navigate the Japanese market. Shiitake Creative is a multicultural and multilingual creative agency specializing in design, copywriting, and localization. Working with us is easy because we speak both languages (literally and culturally) — yours and your Japanese clients'. Contact us if you need help with: Making a website in Japanese Social media assets and ads for your products Digital assets and copywriting for your Amazon Japan product page Translations and transcreation to Japanese Design that will do well in Japan (Logo, Fonts, Websites, Print, etc.) Written material in Japanese (Press releases, Sales decks, etc.) Photo & Video Content Creation in Japan Marketing & Events Business advice on entering the Japanese market Let’s chat further! konnichiwa@shiitakecreative.jp
    13 works in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Digital Authority Partners is a full service digital strategy agency proudly based in Chicago. Our dynamic outside-the-box-thinking and expertise in content marketing, marketing strategy, web design/development, UI/UX design, analytics, SEO/SEM, software development, PR, and mobile app development has allowed us to create over 350 successful products with over 76 million users.   We have over 150 happy customers and we are trusted by major organizations in healthcare, financial, retail, government, and e-commerce organizations. Some of our our clients are Dolby, JC Penney, HireSphere, Athena health, Omron, Kroger, and Creditshop.   Our goal is to help our clients seamlessly move their ideas from concept to market, and nurture those ideas so they generate the client’s desired results and revenue.   If you have any questions at all or have a project you would like to get help on feel free to contact us. We have a diverse and multi-skilled team who would be happy to talk to you. Our office email is hello@digitalauthority.me, and our office phone number is (312) 600-5433.  
    9 works in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Walltronix

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    5
    (3 reviews)

    We are a digital marketing agency that helps brands to achieve their business outcomes.

    Recommended
    Walltronix is a full-service digital marketing agency that lives and breathes “outside the box”. We are a team of digital marketing experts who catch those pure gold ideas and transform them into reality. A key reason why we are confident about delivering the results is that we have the best talent in every digital channel. From design and development to SEO services, pay-per-click, content, social, and beyond, we work together to ensure you see the best results across all campaigns. We are laser focused on ROI and like to keep things transparent so you know exactly where and how your money is being spent, whether that’s with highly targeted search engine marketing, web development or digital advertising.
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • VSA Partners

    VSA Partnerscertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)

    VSA’s purpose is to design for a better human experience.

    VSA’s purpose is to design for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. With offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco, VSA offers a full range of fully integrated capabilities—branding, advertising, data science and technology—all under one roof. VSA is also a proud member of Meet The People, an international family of unified and independent agencies. For more than 40 years, we have delivered solutions for business and creative leaders at some of the world’s most respected brands and forward-thinking organizations, including Google, Nike, Intuitive Surgical and IBM. https://vsapartners.com/
    2 works in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1 for Graphic Design
  • A branding agency evolved for the digital age. Strategy, naming, renaming, marketing, social media, KinetiZines, SEO, web. Advertising, online & off-line.
    1 work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Add Chapter

    Add Chaptercertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Add Chapter Design is a creative advertising agency with diverse team. Creative conceptualizers with experience in a variety of markets and brands with both English and Arabic as primary languages. With passion for the industry, we pursue excellence in everything we do. Our aim is to create concepts that communicate and captivate. Being a creative agency we can offer personalized service to suit  communication and design needs, while keeping true to our passion in art and the brand. 
    1 work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Embroidersly

    Embroiderslycertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)

    Embroidery Digitizing Service Company

    Embroidersly is a reputable and industry-leading provider of embroidery digitizing services based in the USA. With an unwavering commitment to quality and precision, we have established ourselves as a trusted name among both local and distant clients. At Embroidersly, we take pride in catering to businesses of all sizes. Whether you run a small boutique or manage a large-scale enterprise, our comprehensive digitizing solutions are designed to meet your specific needs. We understand the unique requirements of both B2B and B2C sectors and tailor our services accordingly, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience for each client. Over the years, our dedicated team of experts has successfully delivered outstanding results, translating intricate designs into stunning embroidered creations. From intricate logos and brand emblems to custom patterns and artwork, our digitizing services combine craftsmanship and innovation to elevate your brand image. We believe in forging long-term relationships with our clients, and our commitment to exceptional customer service is unmatched. Our reliable and prompt turnaround times, coupled with competitive pricing, make us the go-to choice for businesses seeking reliable embroidery digitizing solutions. Embroidersly remains steadfast in our mission to serve businesses across various industries. With a track record of excellence, we are committed to continuing our legacy of providing top-notch B2B and B2C digitizing services that empower businesses to stand out and leave a lasting impression. Choose Embroidersly as your trusted partner in embroidery digitizing, and experience the highest level of quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. https://embroidersly.com/
    1 work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €20 for Graphic Design
  • ArtVersion

    ArtVersioncertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)

    We Design Experiences®

    ArtVersion is a full-service creative agency known for its design and branding expertise. We specialize in web design, graphic design, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, as well as branding and visual identity. ArtVersion works with a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, providing tailored solutions that enhance brand visibility and engagement through compelling visuals and intuitive design. With a focus in visual communication, ArtVersion aims to create impactful designs that resonate with audiences and drive business objectives. Our team of experienced designers, developers and strategists leverage their skills to deliver projects that combine aesthetic appeal with functional excellence, ensuring that every element is not only visually stunning but also effective in achieving its intended purpose. Agency Capabilities: • Web Design • Web Development • Graphic Design • Motion Graphics • UI Design • UX Design • Product Launch Strategies • Content Development • Branding Design and Strategies • Marketing Collateral • AI Integrations Industries Served: • Healthcare • Automotice • Financial • Technology • SaaS • Architecture & Design • Fashion & Retail • Sport & Lifestyle • Non-Profit • Education & Government • Industrial & Manufacturing • Franchise We also love Startups!
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Kindle has four primary areas of expertise that collaborate constantly: Live & Virtual Events, Learning Programs, Digital Solutions, Media & Campaigns. Each plays an essential role in our ability to create bold ideas for deeper, more meaningful engagement between you and your communities. We believe in calibrating our capabilities and expertise to best serve the needs of our clients. This means our interrelated practices are always evolving. Whether your project requires one or all four of our practice groups, you have access to an extremely powerful communications resource at your fingertips.
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Cultivate

    Cultivatecertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Award-winner
    We’re the brand agency for those who want more. More credibility. More respect. More of what truly matters. Cultivate is a Chicago brand agency crafting effective, award-winning branding, marketing, and technology tools. Our mission is to build brands that truly matter. Our Capabilities Our skills are many, but our focus is never on selling you “all of the things.” Whether you need a robust, integrated marketing plan or just select services, we ground everything we do in strategic thought to ensure real results. Brand Strategy Together, let’s figure out what matters most so that you can shape perception and create meaningful connections — in the most pragmatic way possible. Creative Marketing When done right, marketing helps change the way your brand is perceived, expand awareness, and create experiences that matter. Website Development You need a website designed to create a seamless, intuitive experience that leads users to convert via a clear call to action. Photography At its core, an impactful photograph is about communication — using visuals to convey a story. Our approach to photography is grounded in the belief that with a solid understanding of your objectives, we can capture the appropriate tone and use these visuals to tell the right story. App Development Building from a "Jobs To Be Done" perspective ensures mobile and web-based tools that are solutions-oriented, user-focused, and on-brand.
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Attack Studios

    Attack Studioscertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Attack Studios specializes in exciting animation and motion design for broadcast, film, and digital.  We are business savvy content creators that love to collaborate with ambitious brands and agencies who seek creativity and innovation. We’ll turn your inspiration into a beautifully animated video that has a lasting impact.  We have a small pool of talent that we can access to staff up for bigger jobs, or specialty services like AR, VR, and 3D. We work with ad agencies, post-houses, and also work directly with clients and brands. Our industry focus is on action sports, combat sports, big pharma, tech startups and fortune 500.  
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Idea Booth

    Idea Boothcertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Idea Booth is a Design-led, digitally-minded, creatively disruptive—agency. Idea Booth is a Chicago based Creative Agency set on changing how brands stand out from the competition and forge a brand identity that stands outs. We specialize in creative brand strategy, graphic design, and digital marketing for businesses and entrepreneurs. We create new brands from scratch. We fix broken ones. We have the brainpower, creative chops, consumer insight mojo, and marketing magic you need with a portfolio of loyal clients to prove it. At our core, we are a culture of thinkers, innovators, strategists, and creatives who share a passion for creating disruptive ideas to help brands and companies share their stories with the world.
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Sixth City Marketing

    Sixth City Marketingcertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)

    Our ROI-focused agency wants to help you boost sales this year and for years to come.

    Award-winner
    Sixth City Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, website design, and more to businesses who are looking to improve their online presence and gain more business. 
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Award-winner
    At VAIVAL Technologies, we are not trying to reinvent the wheel but simply giving it the VAIVAL Touch. Staying one step ahead of the curve is very important and we do that by always being curious about what comes next. By picking VAIVAL as your partner, you will not go wrong. Our cross-functional teams will not be fazed by any challenge and will collaborate with you every step of the way. Our Story Starting with humble beginnings in 2009, Vaival’s sole dedication is to deliver Offshore Agile Software Development Teams to clients around the world. In over 10 successful years of business and with the help of 150+ fantastic team members, Vaival has perfected that role. We have worked with businesses of all types and sizes from all around the world, from independent startups and agencies to software product development companies, enterprise ventures, and much more. They all came to Vaival with a simple request – to simplify their outsourcing experience, reduce their costs, and lower time-to-market – and they were all delighted with what we helped them do. Our vision is to bring about a powerful and positive transformation in the world by leveraging the power of technology. We are a pioneer in the IT industry and a name that offers top-of-the-line software development solutions; the whole spectrum of it. Whether you are just starting off in the industry or have been a well-established brand name for years; we can serve you no matter which stage of development you are currently at. Our Core Services Custom Software Development Mobile App Design & Development Digital Marketing Blockchain Development UI/UX Design Ecommerce Services and Solution Custom Software Development – Our team at Vaival understands the complexities of the modern-day business environment. Companies worldwide are diversifying their operations, which is why specific software does not cut it anymore. Our custom software development team pushes the envelope and is not afraid to venture into unchartered territories. At Vaival, our custom software development process's starting point is understanding your business and its requirements. We will keep you in the loop throughout the process and develop software that is flexible, secure, and reliable.   Mobile Application Development – Mobile applications have changed the way the world does business. At Vaival, we develop mobile applications keeping in mind the target market and the requirements of every client. Mobile apps developed by Vaival are stable, robust, and offer excellent user experience. We can design all kinds of mobile apps for you. Whether you want a platform-specific app or one capable of running on different platforms, that decision is yours to make. We will take care of the rest.   Digital Marketing – Digital marketing is not only about increasing reach and putting your product “out there.” The goal is to beat the competition and maximize ROIs. At Vaival, we can help you do that. We develop digital market strategies that result in efficient and dynamic campaigns. There is a lot of competition in the digital marketing sphere, and to beat that, you have to think differently. This is where our digital marketing team earns its stripes. They come up with out of the box solutions to ensure you remain one step ahead of the curve. At Vaival, we use the following techniques to power your business through our digital marketing services: Google AdWords Social Media Advertising Social Media Marketing  Email Marketing Pay per click Content Marketing Search Engine Optimization  Blockchain – Blockchain development services are in demand, and rightly so. Major businesses around the world are shifting to blockchain solutions for secure data protection. At Vaival, our team of blockchain specialists pushes its boundaries all the time. We have developed diversified blockchain solutions for companies of all sizes, and we can do the same for you. From smart contracts to wallet development, all the way to cryptocurrency exchanges, we go above and beyond for our clients. Since Blockchain is highly technical, our team also provides valuable advice to clients to empower them to make better decisions.   UI/UX Design – The UI/UX design will determine your customer's level of interaction with your website or application. At Vaival, our team understands the importance of a great UI/UX design and how it can increase sales. We realize that UI and UX designs are not interchangeable, but one cannot function without the other. The UI and UX designs should complement each other to allow visitors simple, seamless, customizable, and interactive engagement with your platform. At Vaival, we know that the UI/UX interface should also align with your business model and your target audience's expectations. We can give your platform the UI/UX design that will not only promote your brand but also tell its story. E-Commerce – At Vaival, E-Commerce platform development gets special attention. E-Commerce has revolutionized the way people shop and ushered in a new dynamic era of consumer spending. Businesses the world over are promoting their E-Commerce platforms. At Vaival, we can help you develop a secure, interactive, flexible, and reliable E-Commerce platform that will keep you one step ahead of the competition. Drive your business with our diversified E-Commerce solutions.   Our Recent Projects CareCart – CareCart is one of the leading Shopify solution providers. They provide E-Commerce solutions to Shopify store owners to reduce abandoned cart recovery rates and improve sales. They turned to Vaival to develop their CareCart application to help them recover abandoned carts. We met expectations and created a secure, easy to use, and practical application for CareCart that has brought down the company's abandoned cart recovery rate and increased its revenue considerably.   NetBlaze – NetBlaze is an online platform for small businesses. They review SEO practices, online reviews, CRM, and social media platforms of different organizations. They wanted software that could make this easier for them and their clients. We analyzed their business model, their target audience, and their requirements in detail before working on the software. All that effort paid off in the end because we delivered excellent software without any hassles.   BlackBirdSuite – The BlackBirdSuite is an all-in-one solution to promote Amazon businesses. Their software, developed by Vaival, provides multiple features like Market Automation, Profit Dashboard, Product Tracking, and On-Page Analyzers, etc. to Amazon store owners. The software wasn't easy to develop, but our team came to the rescue and delivered an even better product than the one BlackBirdSuite wanted in the first place. Manchester Digital Design – Manchester Digital Design is a digital marketing and web design firm that creates online projects for its clients. Because of their niche, they needed a website that could show visitors the services they are offering and how they can help design digital campaigns. They picked Vaival to revamp the UI/UX design of their website. They wanted the website to be attractive, engaging, and professional. We developed a UI/UX interface that covered all three bases and added some extra features to take Manchester Digital Design’s customer experience to the next level.
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Command N

    Command Ncertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Command N is built for those who do new. Creation. Innovation. Evolution. New products, markets, targets, services, companies. Our founders are a boutique team of strategic brand creators with experience from Fortune 100 to Fortunate Ones. And they like personally bringing that thinking to new challenges, to help the next brands become big.
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • Pransform

    Pransformcertified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Today’s customer interacts with a brand across multiple devices and several digital channels. When it comes to digital strategy, we DO NOT believe in the one-size-fits-all approach. We are partners in your brand’s digital growth – helping you formulate and execute a tailor-made digital strategy based on your brand’s requirements and your customers’ preferences\ Our Services Digital Marketing: We provide strategic advisory & execution to help your business own the complete consumer journey across digital devices, channels, and platforms Content Creation: We help you create relevant and engaging content plans for your audience(s) so that you deliver the right message to the right people at the right time Graphic Design: We produce effective and consumer-centric creatives to ensure that your communications resonate with what your brand stands for Web Development: We build clean, fast, and responsive websites- making it easy for your customers to get what they need from your business
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
  • HANGAR12

    HANGAR12certified-flagverified-flag

    (0 review)
    Powerful consumer marketing and advertising that builds brand equity, sales and loyalty for consumer brands like yours. We grow brands and engage consumers
    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design
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    No work in Graphic Design
    Active in Chicago, United States
    From €1000 for Graphic Design

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