January 2020
Top Branding Agencies in Chicago
Now more than ever, good branding can set you apart from the crowd and can help make bring your company's vision to life. Luckily, Chicago has a plethora of branding companies to choose from.
Discover and connect with branding agencies in Chicago to learn more about their case studies, success stories, and client reviews. Take a look at their customer feedback, notable projects, and previous clients of these companies to determine which company is the best fit for you.
List of the Best Branding Companies in Chicago
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Batesmeron Sweet Design is a branding design agency based in Chicago whose past clients include Chicago Flower and Garden Show and many more significant brands across multiple markets. What sets them apart is their ability to deliver brand identity design that doesn’t just look good—it actually delivers on key performance indicators to help brands drive real growth.
One of Batesmeron Sweet Design’s most recent successes comes from their work for Dustless, who sought them out in need of branding that would help them improve their brand’s unique voice. Batesmeron Sweet Design gave them the resources and expertise to confidently improve their brand presentation, resulting in lasting effects on their bottom line.
- 60% Branding
- 25% Direct Marketing
- 15% Web Design
AACS Meeting Theme Design & Promotion
Our relationship with the American Academy of Costmetic Surgery goes back quite awhile. In 2016, we teamed up again to create a series of concepts to lend a powerful look and feel to the chosen theme, ‘Where Science...Sakata Seed Super-Cal Petunia Rebrand & POS
With the big bloom of petunia and the iridescent colors of calibrachoa, hybrid flower Super-Cal is anything but average. So when Super-Cal’s breeding company, Sakata Seed America, came to us to evolve the identity of...Dustless Brand Repositioning and Packaging
A US-based manufacturer specializing in dust control products, Dustless is the company you can count on for easy answers to any cleanup problem. However, when the dust removal and cleanup market was beginning to look...Hula Berry Identity & POS
Our California-based client began producing an exciting new fruit that would wow buyers, growers and consumers alike. The product is a white strawberry. (Yes, white!) Not only is the color unlike any other traditional... - 2
They have already landed major names like Life Fitness as clients, and Monogramgroup is still expanding on its list of success for brands in a wide range of industries. This Chicago-based firm helps organizations around the world focus their branding strategy to increase both brand perception and measurable sales.
If you want to see how Monogramgroup helps brands communicate with their audiences in a unique and crowded space, look no further than their brand development work for Mintel. Monogramgroup helped them define a strategy for their specific audience to improve their reach and meet key KPIs.
- 60% Branding
- 20% Market Research
- 10% Advertising
- 10% Other
Antares Capital
We built this highly successful PE brand, starting in 1996 and continuing into 2016. In between was an acquisition and spinoff by GE Capital.ITsavvy
A fast growing national IT products distributor & outsourced services provider reinvented itself to pave the way for exponential growth over 5 years.Geremarie
Geremarie creates world-class aluminum products, from the back of the napkin to the slap of the shipping label. A part is ordered anywhere in the world, and it’s scheduled on one of their machines in seconds. High...Catholic Theological Union
One of America’s largest Roman Catholic graduate schools of theology and ministry, Catholic Theological Union is home to men and women, religious and laity, from around the world. CTU students engage in a... - 3
Branding partners have become essential for brands in every industry, and Illinois-based Rule29 has become one of the most trusted sources for brand development and identity design for brands that include Fellowes and many others.
Whether expanding on an existing strategy or serving brands that are starting from zero, Rule29 delivers real results. It’s what’s made them a go-to name in branding and continue to expand their client list to include companies like Cargill.
- 45% Branding
- 20% Web Design
- 15% Print Design
- 20% Other
Make-A-Wish Brand Refresh
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. They serve children in every community in the United States and in 50 countries worldwide. Make-A-Wish...Team Red, White & Blue
Team RWB wanted to offer veterans a new kind of experience upon returning home – one filled with physical fitness, community, and a sense of purpose. Team RWB wants to see every veteran connected to their greater...Mellody Farm Promotion
Mellody Farm was to be built on land with a long history as a dairy farm, and was envisioned to be a truly immersive and unique shopping destination. Reclaimed wood, brick, and steel were utilized to create an industrial...Raffles Brand Refresh
Raffles Insurance, the country’s first heterogeneous captive insurance company, was conceived 30 years ago in response to the frustrating lack of control, unpredictable premium costs, and inconsistent coverage afforded... - 4
Artversion counts Volvo among its key clients and has delivered branding results in a variety of industries. The result is that this Chicago-based firm has achieved widespread acclaim for their targeted branding work.
One example of their branding success comes from a globally recognized brand that found itself in need of refreshed brand identity. Artversion helped them revitalize their existing strategy to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 25% UX/UI Design
- 25% Branding
- 25% Graphic Design
- 25% Other
TransUnion
Committed to providing access to opportunities that lead to a higher quality of services, TransUnion works to understand their customer’s risk, and evolving needs to create solutions that help companies innovate and...UltraLube
Plews Edelmann came to ArtVersion with one challenge: to position UltraLube, it’s flagship brand of lubricants and oils as a market leader by utilizing simple, concise messaging and consumer resonance. User experience...SRC Solutions
An web app platform serving school district’s nationwide requiring a strategic, streamlined and phased rollout that would not effect user-flows in every school’s administrative processes. As a premier enrollment and...Treklytics
Led by a highly successful investment firm, Treklytics’s founders came to us with a big idea. Driven to see solutions others don’t and inspired to capitalize on opportunities others miss, their focused... - 5
When companies like Microsoft need an effective path to better brand iconography, they enlist the services of Mabbly. This Chicago-based brand design agency has provided their services for brands throughout the world, and has established itself as an agency that delivers consistent results.
ShopRunner is a company that’s tapped into a large audience already but was looking to expand their reach. They turned to Mabbly for the opportunity to improve their brand platform, and Mabbly delivered a robust branding strategy that led to increased business and brand awareness.
- 30% Web Design
- 25% Branding
- 25% Digital Strategy
- 20% Other
AArete
Mabbly was enlisted by AArete to help them create a brand platform as well as their website and online marketing materials. Mabbly created a cohesive set of collaterals that are used across a range of successful marketing...Zeno Group
Zeno Group is a global communications agency, but there was one area where they were having trouble communicating—their own brand identitiy Zeno Group helped them pinpoint and showcase their most important and appealing...SPR
Mabbly provided brand identity, website design, and digital strategy for SPR, a technology consulting company. Mabbly helped this established company find new and contemporary ways to show themselves as a leader in the...SafeRate
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When a company like Simply Smita needs branding design work, they engage with Twelve and Twenty Eight. Founded in Illinois and featuring a range of branding professionals, Twelve and Twenty Eight helps brands create a unique identity with expert brand development and execution.
Twelve and Twenty Eight also prides themselves on bringing clients the brand identity results they need in a timely and affordable manner. That’s why they’ve become a go-to name in branding that continues to expand their client list to include brands like Splendid and others across a range of industries and client specialties.
- 70% Branding
- 20% Graphic Design
- 10% Web Design
BRANDING | Melrose Partners Designs
A rich, unique and meaningful brand identity that fully resonates with the impeccable work of Chicago’s finest new luxury real estate firm. We carried out extensive research to study the real estate space, mindset and...Branding | Simply Smita
In the heart of downtown Chicago, thrives Simply Smita - an organic, handmade and socially conscious beauty brand built with positive intent of making a difference to the world. Each product is nothing but love. Love for...BRANDING | Splendid Works Of Art
The lovely and creative owner of Splendid Works Of Art based in Jacksonville, Florida, proudly makes handmade crochet earrings and accessories for the fun, hippie and holistic women. She uses high quality cotton threads...BRANDING | Legacy Lending Partners
Legacy Lending Partners, a firm created by a father - son team who are serial entrepreneurs. Based in the greater Chicago area, this firm is an end to end financial services provider for medium and small businesses with a... - 7
With an impressively robust client list that includes names like Hilton, Solid Digital empowers brands with web design. Founded on design-first principles, this Chicago-based firm offers an emphasis on helping brands drive change.
One example of Solid Digital’s experience is their work for Embassy Suites, one of the world’s respected brands. Solid Digital helped them target their audience of customers with a complete reevaluation of their strategy. This resulted in powerful engagement and an increase in perceived authority for them.
- 40% Web Design
- 20% Branding
- 10% UX/UI Design
- 30% Other
IMO: Website Design & Development
Solid Digital, LLC was approached by Intelligent Medical Objects to develop and design a healthcare platform where patients and doctors could easily access medical data. Solid Digital also selected a new domain and...OwlTing UI/UX Design for Website & Application
OwlTing approached Solid Digital to develop UI/UX Design for the blockchain streamlining platform. Working on a tight timeline, Solid Digital focused on a dashboard design, allowing companies to easily navigate between...Edlong: Website Design & Digital Marketing Partnership
Interested in incorporating social media into their marketing strategy, Pine Tree contacted Solid Digital. Solid Digital developed a microsite for Pine Tree's Prairie location including information about the tenants...Edlong: Website Design & Digital Marketing Partnership
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This established branding and PR company counts major brands like Adobe among their clients. Based in Chicago, Motion Agency brings a bright and impactful approach to each unique enterprise project they take on.
The Home Depot has home improvement retail locations for customers around the world. They turned to Motion Agency for a focused strategy that would highlight their unique brand voice and audience. Motion Agency delivered with highly modern and striking approach focused on making an impact.
- 20% Branding
- 20% Public Relations
- 10% Advertising
- 50% Other
The Art of Gift Card Giving for The Home Depot®
The Home Depot, a long-standing client, reached out to Motion for solutions to refresh their holiday gift card campaign with the hope of driving greater engagement with their cards. Motion developed a social promotion...Extending A Brand to New Heights for Tractor Supply Co.
Wanting to stay ahead of pet food trends for natural and flavorful ingredients, Tractor Supply Co. tasked The Motion Agency with helping to further develop a brand extension to its premium 4Health line of private label...Putting “Awkward” to Bed for Serta/Simmons Mattress Company®
Mattress shopping can not only be daunting, but also very awkward. Serta asked Motion for ideas to improve the awkward 1-on-1 salesman dynamic, with the goal of transforming the shopping process to empower the customer... - 9
Magnani has provided branding solutions for huge names like Molina and CNA as well as dozens of enterprise clients around the world. This Chicago based agency was founded in 1985 and has already made major waves with branding for enterprise clients and startups alike.
When @Properties needed a powerful way to supercharge interest from home buyers and sellers and get them to give the site a chance, they turned to Magnani. Magnani completely revamped their campaign to highlight some of @Properties most innovative elements and drive higher engagement and sales.
- 25% UX/UI Design
- 25% Digital Strategy
- 20% Market Research
- 30% Other
Kemper Branding
The Challenge: Kemper, a national leader in providing auto, home, life and health insurance solutions, had performed a series of acquisitions spanning its lines of business. The company needed to update its brand...Molina App
Challenge: It’s easier to develop a mobile engagement strategy when you start on a mobile platform. Working from a desktop-only functionality, Molina wanted to create a way for patients and their providers to connect on...CNA.com
Challenge: Legacy web properties and years of ad hoc additions had left CNA with a thorough, but thoroughly unusable, online digital experience. Abandon rates were high. Conversions (agent referrals) and satisfaction...@Properties
Challenge: They had a website. What they lacked was traffic. They needed a streamlined user experience to help guide real estate buyers and sellers to the information they needed, faster. Solution: Create a seamless user... - 10
Many enterprise clients count Digital AMMO as their dependable UX and UI design experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this Chicago-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.
One Digital AMMO client is a globally recognized leader in their sector, and Digital AMMO has provided focused and wide-reaching services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes UX design, UI, overall brand presence and visuals, and more.
- 25% UX/UI Design
- 25% Branding
- 25% Web Design
- 25% Other
Zuckerman Investment Group
Brand Identity Design, Web Design/Development for Zuckerman Investment Group, a family wealth management firm in Chicago, Illinois. https://zuckermaninvestmentgroup.comCenterstone Executive Search and Consulting
Brand Identity Design, Web Design/Development for an Executive Search and Consulting Firm.https://centerstonesearch.comCode Platoon
Web Design and Development for a non profit coding bootcamp in Chicago.https://codeplatoon.orgBranding, Web Design and Development
Brand Identity Design, Web Design and Development for a telecom and communcations firm. https://lanternmessaging.com - 11
Bandwidth Marketing Group clients include Guaranteed Rate and Grubhub, and they specialize in providing design-centric branding expertise for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, Bandwidth Marketing Group was founded on forward-thinking principles in Chicago in 2005.
When Ticketsnow needed a complete overhaul of their brand messaging, voice and overall visual design, they turned to Bandwidth Marketing Group. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their branding more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 25% Branding
- 20% Advertising
- 15% Web Design
- 40% Other
Gore
BRAND CAMPAIGN INCLUDING TRADE SHOW DISPLAY, TRADE PRINT, DIRECT MAIL Built on awareness and innovation of GORE-TEX parent company to brand a new division in PharmBio manufacturing filters, membranes, and other plastic...Ticketsnow
INTEREST BUILDING EVENT TO INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS AND BUILD CUSTOMER DATABASE We gained buzz and brand presence in a key market, by promotionally leveraging the US Open ticketing relationship. By reaping the benfits...ServSafe
BRAND CAMPAIGN INCLUDING TRADE PRINT & SLICKS, DIRECT MAIL, COLLATERAL Built a new look for the oldest restaurant server training programs in U.S. that helped to gain presence and generate pride, externally and...GrubHub #GrubLove
TRADE & CONSUMER CAMPAIGN INCLUDING IN-STORE & ONLINE PROMOTION Delivered super-simple social media/in-store promotion to grow GrubHub business efforts by developing a restaurant network partner program.... - 12
With a passion for both strategy and design, C2 Creative has provided mobile app development work for clients around the globe. Based in Chicago, C2 Creative brings a long history of success to each project they complete.
When their client was just a new brand looking to make an impact, C2 Creative crafted major elements of their user engagement strategy in an emerging market. The result was a splashy entrance into the market orchestrated by C2 Creative designers and strategists.
- 30% Branding
- 30% Marketing Strategy
- 30% Web Design
- 10% Other
TOPBLOC / Brand Campaign
Like many startups experiencing exponential growth, a brand strategy, narrative, and image can take a back seat to the immediate needs of a go, go, go business. As larger opportunities came into the sales funnel, and the...POGUE / Brand Campaign
We worked with Pogue to clarify their vision, define their brand archetype, and crystallize their positioning. Once the strategy was set, we developed a creative platform that supported the new direction to employees and...CHOWLY / Brand Campaign
As Chowly’s profile elevated they leadership team need to rethink their brand image. C2 Creative partnered with Chowly to strategically position their brand, develop a creative platform and ultimately revamp their website.FOCUSPRESS / Brandy Identity
C2 Creative applied strategy and design to develop the core identity, sales tools, and lead generation advertising for the FocusPress launch. - 13
Many enterprise clients count Yakkety Yak Marketing as their dependable content marketing experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this Chicago-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.
One Yakkety Yak Marketing client is a globally recognized leader in their sector, and Yakkety Yak Marketing has provided focused and wide-reaching services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes UX design, UI, overall brand presence and visuals, and more.
- 25% Content Marketing
- 20% Web Design
- 15% Digital Strategy
- 40% Other
Picture Your Life Without Migraine
The American Migraine Foundation reached out to Yakkety Yak to help them develop a digital marketing campaign, conduct a website redesign, and establish a branding strategy. The goal was to use this new multimedia... - 14
This established branding company counts major brands like Lammi Sports and K. Hovnanian among their clients. Based in Illinois, Stevens & Tate brings a bright and impactful approach to each branding project they take on.
Walgreens is one of the largest convenience store and pharmacy chains the world. They turned to Stevens & Tate for a focused packaging campaign that would highlight their unique brand voice and audience. Stevens & Tate delivered with highly modern and striking packaging designed to make an impact.
- 15% Branding
- 14% Web Design
- 13% Content Marketing
- 58% Other
K. Hovanian® Developments of Illinois, Inc.
The Chicagoland division of K. Hovnanian® Homes® was looking for a new way to educate and spark interest with today’s homebuyers. The goal was to clearly showcase the benefits of choosing a new home over a used home...The University of Chicago Medicine Kovler Diabetes Center
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be overwhelming for someone. The mission of the University of Chicago Medicine Kovler Diabetes Center is to help alleviate fear and confusion through education, clinical care, community...St. Catherine's Village: Senior Living Community Website
St. Catherine’s Village, Mississippi’s premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), was struggling with an image problem. First, it was perceived as being too expensive and exclusive. Second, potential...Carstens Medical Office Products: Branding and Advertising
The most trusted name in traditional patient charting systems for over 125 years, Carstens® was evolving to meet the changing needs of today’s healthcare environments. The company was developing new innovations to... - 15
Recognizable brands worldwide have employed VisualFizz to bring their branding needs to the next level. Based in Chicago, VisualFizz was founded with a focus on helping brands evolve into their best, most user-friendly selves.
When their client needed a more impactful and effective strategy for reaching goals nationwide, VisualFizz provided them with focused service that continues to this day. Their strategy involved refining their client’s distinct voice as well as their visual profile to become more effective in a crowded digital space.
- 10% Branding
- 10% Content Marketing
- 10% Digital Strategy
- 70% Other
THE YARD KW: FULL SERVICE DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR INTERNATIONAL E-COMMERCE & PHYSICAL LOCATION BRAND
See Full Case Study Here: https://www.visualfizz.com/ecommerce-social-media-case-study/ Quick Summary: Their assortment of unique and fun accessories, home goods, and lifestyle products are focused on strong conceptual...Mac & Cheese Fest Chicago: Viral-Based Social Media Management and Social Event Management
See Full Case Study Here: https://www.visualfizz.com/case-studies/chicago-social-media-event-case-... Quick Summary: The VisualFizz social media team created a strong strategy for managing organic and paid Mac &...TOYOTA: REDESIGN AND ASSET CREATION FOR EVENTS AND MAJOR COMPANY LAUNCHES
View Full Case Study Here: https://www.visualfizz.com/design-for-major-car-manufacturer/ Quick Summary: Toyota came to VisualFizz with a request to build the presentation that would introduce the 2019 Avalon to...ONE HOPE UNITED: CREATIVE DESIGN AND SALES PAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR INCREASED DONATIONS
View full case study here: https://www.visualfizz.com/web-development-design-chicago-non-profit/ Quick Summary: Utilizing marketing strategies during the holiday season is a stressful undertaking for most... - 16
RSQ leverages brand strategy and whip-smart execution to help clients like Southern Comfort and Hard Rock create strong, conceptual digital work. They specialize in web design and branding that helps companies move markets, compel audiences, and sell product.
Commercial development company Hix Snedeker hired the RSQ team to design a brand and digital presence that communicated the lengths their company would go for their clients. The website captured this idea by showcasing the firm's geographical footprint and detailing its entrepreneurial approach to projects.
- 22% Branding
- 20% Web Design
- 15% Graphic Design
- 43% Other
Bienville Capital Management Branding and Website
New York-based investment firm, Bienville Capital Management, was looking for a website to convey their creative approach and unique perspective. RSQ partnered with We Can't Stop Thinking and Miller Mobley to deliver...Hix Snedeker Branding and Website
Hix Snedeker is in the commercial development business. Our task was to design a brand and digital presence to communicate a bigger idea: this is a nimble team that goes to great lengths to deliver for its clients. So we...Analytics Lab at Culverhouse
The Culverhouse College of Commerce approached RSQ for a campaign to highlight its focus on business analytics. Instead of coming back with ads about "big data," we delivered a big idea: an analytics laboratory on campus... - 17
Viewstream counts impressive brands with recognizable names among their key clients. So it’s no wonder that this America-based firm has achieved widespread success in a wide range of industries for their targeted video production and digital strategy work.
One example of their web development success comes from their work for a corporate account with a globally recognized brand. Viewstream helped them revitalize their materials to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 30% Advertising
- 20% Video Production
- 10% Branding
- 40% Other
UPS - Where Business Takes Shape
Motion Graphics, Green Screen, On-Site production to capture executive testimonial in front of a green scree, warehouse operations and stand up employee meeting.AT&T - “Welcome to IoT”
AT&T - “Welcome to IoT”Coca-Cola Freestyle
Coca-Cola FreestyleMicrosoft - IoT Solutions
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What do Goji and Nav have in common? They’ve both turned to CSTMR Fintech Marketing & Design for content marketing expertise. This Austin-based agency has already made major waves with work for enterprise clients and startups alike.
When Bank of Marin launched a platform targeting their unique users, CSTMR Fintech Marketing & Design analyzed the entirety of their approach to create key features and design a strategy that would bring together all elements of the client’s brand. The result was a huge success, and continues to drive progress for the brand today.
- 20% Advertising
- 10% Branding
- 10% Content Marketing
- 60% Other
A new website and digital strategy
Helping banks launch and manage SBA loan programs, this SBA lender service provider needed our help to redesign and rebuild their existing website and breathe new life into their brand.New SEO and acquisition strategy
A new acquisition & SEO-based marketing strategy was created to reach Blueleaf’s target audience. We audited existing processes, build the new strategy, and provided full implementation and support.Re-envisioning LendingTree's product strategy
Re-envisioning product strategy and ux design is helping the LendingTree business loans team optimize their acquisition experience.Transforming a community bank
Transforming Clarkston State Bank from a small, local bank to a legit regional and national player required a makeover to their positioning, messaging, design, email and SEO. - 19
A Willing Participant has provided advertising solutions for huge names like Accelerate Institute as well as dozens of enterprise clients around the world. This Chicago-based agency was founded on a will to be great and has already made major waves with work for enterprise clients and startups alike.
When Deloro Wear Solutions needed a powerful way to supercharge their strategy, they turned to A Willing Participant. A Willing Participant completely revamped their approach to highlight some of their most appealing elements and drive higher engagement and sales.
- 25% Advertising
- 20% Direct Marketing
- 15% Branding
- 40% Other
Annual Report
This award-winning design came about because of the great photography that was available for use—these are actual “day in the life” candid photos from the school that is affiliated with Accelerate Institute.Informational/pre-meeting Brochure
Breaking through the clutter is no easy task when it comes to getting the attention of meeting planners. So the team at AWP decided to keep things aspirational and to the point—essentially, even the sky is no limit when...Consumer Acquisition Campaign
Credit cards are a part of every day life to the point where they’re easy to take for granted. AWP needed to develop a card campaign that fit the Nissan brand perfectly and showcased the advantages of having a Nissan...Corporate Profile Video
Shot in just over 2 days, we had to tell the story of the Filtration Group and how they're making the world a healthier, cleaner and safer place. - 20
Hustlemore is a result-driven marketing agency that helps their clients identify their core problems, connect with consumers, and deliver strategies. Their service line includes branding, marketing, and digital strategy for small and mid-market businesses.
Small urgent care provider Innovative Express Care hired Hustlemore when they needed help breaking into the space in a way that could get big results with little spend. They designed the creative to change the perception of patient visits from a transaction to a relationship and saw an over 400% increase in revenue over the first year of the campaign.
- 20% Branding
- 20% Marketing Strategy
- 15% Digital Strategy
- 45% Other
Innovative Express Care Outdoor Signage
The Challenge Innovative Express Care was a smaller player in the urgent care space in Chicago. As a newer player, they needed a way to break into a crowded and competitive Urgent Care space in a meaningful (and...INNOVATIVE EXPRESS CARE
We developed a digital and above-the-line campaign which included traditional channels such as print, mailers, OOH, and broadcast, as well as digital channels to reach different audience segments. - 21
Strike 2 clients include Brightfield Group, and they specialize in providing a design-centric approach to branding for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, Strike 2 was founded on forward-thinking principles in Chicago.
When Bartesian needed a complete overhaul of their brand approach, they turned to Strike 2. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their approach more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 25% Advertising
- 25% Branding
- 25% Marketing Strategy
- 25% Other
Sprint Social Campaign
Created a social campaign for Sprint, helping them highlight their service in a stylish and humor-centric way that appealed to consumers.G2 Launch
Launch campaign for G2, a Gatorade brand drink endorsed by major athletes everywhere. This high-profile project was managed by Strike 2 to measurable success against benchmarks.Bozii Rebrand
Rebranded QSR restaurant and activated through menu board and window decals, helping the client developmore of an established brand identity. - 22
With an impressively robust client list that includes names like Abbott Labs, Mock Design Group empowers brands with branding services. Founded on design-first principles, this Illinois-based firm offers an emphasis on helping brands drive change.
One example of Mock Design Group’s experience is their work for Novare, one of the world’s respected brands. Mock Design Group helped them target their audience of customers with a complete reevaluation of their strategy. This resulted in powerful engagement and an increase in perceived authority for them.
- 25% Branding
- 10% Logo
- 10% Social Media Marketing
- 55% Other
Abbott Award Submission
Novare Branding
Complete branding for National company. Included brand development, messaging, tagline, print design, presentations, digital and social media.Novare branding Business Cards
Novare Powerpoint Presentation
New branded template presentation offered sales a convenient way to create custom client presentations while retaining company brand and graphic palette. - 23
Rooted in the principals of design thinking, Kahoots Creative Team evolves their clients’ digital presence to create more value for their customers. Their client portfolio consists mainly of mid-market and enterprise clients like PepsiCo and TransUnion.
One of their recent projects was redesigning the website for Arcadia Data. Their team began by rethinking the user experience and creating a new information architecture that made navigating the website easy, then updated the copy to engage users fast and keep them moving deeper into the site.
- 25% Email Marketing
- 20% UX/UI Design
- 20% Web Development
- 35% Other
HealthMyne - Website Redesign
Arcadia Data - Website Redesign
Q-Centrix - New Meaning Campaign
Q-Centrix - Recruitment Campaign
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With a passion for both strategy and design, Startstage has provided product design work for clients like Zeyo. Based in Chicago, Startstage brings a long history of success to each project they complete.
When Crimescape was just a new brand looking to make an impact, Startstage crafted the entirety of their experience in this distinct area. The result was a splashy entrance into the market orchestrated by Startstage designers and strategists.
- 20% UX/UI Design
- 20% Branding
- 20% Product Design
- 40% Other
Zeyo | Naming, Branding, Website Design, and Marketing
Zeyo is a startup that takes what is usually a complex, unknown to most, analog system and puts it all online. With Zeyo, we simplified the process to file a lawsuit and engage with other people to resolve it. View...Crimescape - Predictive Policing | Product Design
To predict risk, Civicscape strictly uses unbiased historical and live data from police departments, with other sources such as weather, to run through it's proprietary deep-learning algorithm. To prove the unbiased...Ekistic Venture | Website Design
Ekistic Ventures invests in innovative startups that make cities more efficient and equitable. See how we developed and designed their website for a portfolio of startup companies. View the case study at www.startstage...Secure Community Network Annual Report & Budget Outlook
Our friends at the non-profit Secure Community Network were making big plans for the rest of the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year. To reflect those, we teamed up to create a budget book that give a... - 25
Suits Off Media counts impressive brands among their key clients. So it’s no wonder that this Chicago-based firm has achieved widespread success in a wide range of industries for their targeted video and web production work.
One example of their web development success comes from a globally recognized brand. Suits Off Media helped them revitalize their materials to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 25% Video Production
- 25% Web Design
- 15% Branding
- 35% Other
Suits Off Promotional
This is a promotional video we made to use for brand awareness for ourselves.Client Interview Video at Trade Show
A video we put together for a client that wanted to get the most out of their booth at a trade show. - 26
FS Creative clients include Monstrat Customs, and they specialize in providing a design-centric approach to video production for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, FS Creative was founded on forward-thinking principles in Chicago.
When Albiet High School needed a complete overhaul of their brand approach, they turned to FS Creative. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their approach more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 60% Video Production
- 20% Branding
Photo Series for Monostrat Customs - Los Angeles
Photo Series for Monostrat Customs in Los Angeles to help build their Social Media channelsCinematic House Fly Through
Instagram edit for Real Real estate Chicago - 27
Ankara SEO has provided search engine optimization solutions for huge names like Yapmak as well as dozens of enterprise clients around the world. This USA based agency was founded on a will to be great and has already made major waves with work for enterprise clients and startups alike.
When Fiyatlari needed a powerful way to supercharge their strategy, they turned to Ankara SEO. Ankara SEO completely revamped their approach to highlight some of their most appealing elements and drive higher engagement and sales.
- 40% Branding
- 20% Graphic Design
- 20% Web Design
- 20% Other
Oyez
Started and housed at the Kent College of Law, the Oyez Project is essentially a massive multimedia library dedicated to the US Supreme Court. You have questions about the Constitution? Oyez has answers. The...Shanghai American School
You don’t get to be the oldest and largest international school in China without a few stories along the way. Over the course of its 100+ year history, the Shanghai American School has withstood revolutions, moved...SCB
When they came to Firebelly in search of elevated web design, SCB had a lot to talk about. A forward-thinking architecture and interiors firm with an 85-year history, SCB had completed hundreds of projects across the...Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Since first joining forces with RWJF in 2015, we’ve worked with the public health giant on several purpose-driven projects, from designing their annual conference identity to creating a robust digital resource for... - 28
Add Chapter clients include Boston Biopharma, and they specialize in providing a design-centric approach to branding and advertising for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, Add Chapter was founded on forward-thinking principles in America.
When Honey Flowers needed a complete overhaul of their brand approach, they turned to Add Chapter. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their approach more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 40% Branding
- 20% Advertising
- 15% Graphic Design
- 25% Other
Boston Biopharma
Honey Flowers
Honey Flowers logo and label design.CESD SERVICES BRANDING
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Many enterprise clients count August Jackson as their dependable video production experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this Chicago-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.
One August Jackson client is a globally recognized leader in their sector, and August Jackson has provided focused and wide-reaching services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes UX design, UI, overall brand presence and visuals, and more.
- 25% Branding
- 25% Event Marketing & Planning
- 25% Graphic Design
- 25% Other
Northwell Health 'Outpacing the Impossible' Campaign Launch
In planning the public launch of Northwell Health’s ‘Outpacing the Impossible’ Campaign, our challenge: How will we inspire loyal supporters of Northwell’s 23 community hospitals and research institutes to invest...Constellation Brands: Wine & Spirits National Sales & Marketing Meeting
AJ developed a theme and produced Constellation Brands National Sales & Marketing meeting to align and rally audiences to “Rise to the Occasion” for the upcoming year, a nod to meeting the consumer at the... - 30
Jack Morton Worldwide
MIN. PROJECT SIZE:$50,000+EMPLOYEE SIZE:1,000 - 9,999LOCATION:Chicago, ILJack Morton Worldwide counts impressive brands among their key clients. So it’s no wonder that this Boston-based firm has achieved widespread success in a wide range of industries for their targeted branding work.
One example of their web development success comes from a globally recognized brand. Jack Morton Worldwide helped them revitalize their materials to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 40% Event Marketing & Planning
- 10% Branding
- 10% Content Marketing
- 40% Other
Reebok ComplexCon Chicago 2019
Reebok continues to make great strides with the 18-25 year old fashion-conscious consumer. This time it was with a stand-out brand experience at ComplexCon Chicago. For the brand’s second showing in the event series...DockerCon - The world’s first 5,000-person, ultimate multi player video game!
We decided to show everyone that Docker does enterprise differently, by building the world’s first 5,000-person, live multi-player video game! For the full case study, visit: http://www.jackmorton...Staples 'Work It. Live It' event - Building excitement around a new master brand
Staples is a 30-year-old iconic American brand with a significant B2B business that was undergoing a major reinvention impacting the entire organization. Coming off a recent company acquisition by a private equity firm...Ericsson Mobile World Congress 2019
The Beat. At MWC 2019, we set out to create an immersive brand presence in which Ericsson’s most important customers could see, hear and experience Ericsson’s relentless beat of innovation; a visceral expression of 5G... - 31
This established branding company counts major brands like Ingredion among their clients. Based in Illinois, Chykalophia brings a bright and impactful approach to each unique enterprise project they take on.
Live Nation creates concert experiences for customers around the world. They turned to Chykalophia for a focused strategy that would highlight their unique brand voice and audience. Chykalophia delivered with highly modern and striking approach focused on making an impact.
- 30% Branding
- 30% Web Design
- 30% Web Development
- 10% Other
The Lynn Sage Foundation Website & Digital Marketing
The Lynn Sage Foundation were looking to align all the brand visual elements, have a consistent brand voice throughout, and have a digital presence that can launch them into the 2019 and beyond. On top of that, the team...Elevate K-12 HR Portal UI & UX Design
A Seamless HR Portal for Elevate K-12 Teachers. Elevate K-12 is passionate about creating high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for teachers and students. On this project, we helped Elevate K-12 define the user...Esthetic Haus Brand Identity
Esthetic Haus’ mission is to empower people to feel and look beautiful while enhancing their natural beauty and cutting time out of their daily beauty routines. They foresee themselves being the worlds leading beauty... - 32
With a passion for both strategy and design, Kredo Design has provided web design work for clients around the globe. Based in Illinois, Kredo Design brings a long history of success to each project they complete.
When their client was just a new brand looking to make an impact, Kredo Design crafted major elements of their user engagement strategy in an emerging market. The result was a splashy entrance into the market orchestrated by Kredo Design designers and strategists.
- 37% Web Design
- 31% Branding
- 12% Graphic Design
- 20% Other
Studio 22 Glass Fusion
Kredo Design provided branding, e-commerce store web design, and maintenance for a fused glass artist, helping them highlight their high-end work in a visual way that led to increased sales directly thorugh their website...Best Pest Control, Inc.
Kredo Design provided branding, logo design and web design, plus organic SEO for a local pest control company. Best Pest Control, Inc. went on to enjoy their highest traffic levels ever thanks to organic, relevant... - 33
LAI Live has been helping out events and conventions manage effectively since 2013, with some of their projects even winning awards. The firm specializes not only in event marketing and planning but also branding and marketing strategy assistance, mainly targeted towards mid-market businesses.
As an example of their work, LAI Live once helped host the 50th anniversary of The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). The goal was to let attendees experience an event that the organization has never held before, and with the help of their chosen liquid gold theme, the whole event was a success, leaving the client more than satisfied with the results.
- 40% Event Marketing & Planning
- 20% Branding
- 20% Graphic Design
- 20% Other
NAF Behind the Scenes
In July 2019, LAI Live once again teamed with NAF to produce another NAF Next event, working hand in hand to develop programming and branding from the ground up. Let's Get Down to Business Before designing a conference...IFA 2019: Creating A Buzz in Las Vegas
Wanting to play off one of the hot event trends this year, FOMO, LAI Live designed a Media Booth that played host to a variety of activities. The main events each day were dedicated to in-depth interviews with key...Reaching for the Stars to Celebrate 100 Years
We started by taking an overall look at the space and how we could create areas in the open courtyard based on the client’s need for receptions, dinner programming, and an after party. Focusing on the main stage, we...Employee Owned 2019
When LAI Live client, The ESOP Association, was transforming their annual Las Vegas conference into a new, engaging experience for its attendees, they looked to us to design a visual brand that would capture the energy of... - 34
Black Dog has provided full-service advertising solutions for iconic names like Old Town Trolley Boston as well as dozens of enterprise clients around the world. This USA based agency was founded on a will to be great and has already made major waves with work for enterprise clients and startups alike.
When Fury Water Adventures needed a powerful way to supercharge their strategy, they turned to Black Dog. Black Dog completely revamped their approach to highlight some of their most appealing elements and drive higher engagement and sales.
- 20% Branding
- 20% Digital Strategy
- 20% Marketing Strategy
- 40% Other
"Turning Trash into Treasure" - Old Town Trolley Boston
The city of Boston draws more than 18 million visitors per year, and it’s often a challenge to grab their attention amid the hustle and bustle. It was BlackDog Advertising’s job to show visitors that there’s a..."New Summer Commute" - Fury Water Adventures
A series of six snackable, 15-second videos were created as part of Fury's 360 Summer campaign and utilized across social media and digital platforms. The full campaign included broadcast and cable in key markets, a..."Discover the Nature of Things" - Suwannee County Tourism Development Council
With an established track record of marketing within the Travel & Tourism industry for over 28 years, BlackDog Advertising was selected to rebrand and deliver a marketing campaign that would best express the essence... - 35
With a passion for both strategy and design, SolidLine Media has provided video production work for clients like MedStar Health. Based in Chicago, SolidLine Media brings a long history of success to each project they complete.
When ASUG was just a brand looking to make an impact, SolidLine Media crafted the entirety of their experience in this distinct area. The result was a splashy entrance into the market orchestrated by SolidLine Media designers and strategists.
- 80% Video Production
- 20% Branding
SolidLine 2019 ShowReel
This is our 2019 ShowReel. It features a compilation of our work from the past year. Enjoy!ABOUT SOLIDLINE: SolidLine Media is a full service video production house located in the heart of downtown Chicago. SolidLine... - 36
Harvest Media clients include AFC, and they specialize in providing a design-centric approach to creative services for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, Harvest Media was founded on forward-thinking principles in Illinois.
When Hartmann Electric needed a complete overhaul of their brand approach, they turned to Harvest Media. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their approach more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 20% Branding
- 20% Digital Strategy
- 20% Email Marketing
- 40% Other
90 North Schaumburg
We worked closely with the Economic Development Department of Schaumburg, IL to design and develop a web site that showcases the 90 North District as a prime development opportunity. https://90northschaumburg.com/LITH
We designed a corporate brand identity for the LITH think tank.QFW
Harvest Media designed a new logo and brand identity for Quality Float Works in Schaumburg. https://www.harvestmedia.com/work/brochure-design-for-quality-float-work...Fundraising Web App
We designed and developed a fundraising web app for the Terri Lynn brand. https://www.harvestmedia.com/work/print-marketing-and-ecommerce-for-terr... - 37
When companies in every industry from pet care to food, agriculture, and manufacturing need an effective path to B2B marketing, they enlist the services of Celtic. The U.S.-based marketing agency has provided services for brands throughout the world and has established itself as an agency that delivers consistent results.
When a company in agriculture, chemistry, food, insurance, manufacturing, or pet products wants to engage a larger audience, they turn to Celtic to leverage digital channels to bring in more business.
- 15% Branding
- 15% Graphic Design
- 15% Social Media Marketing
- 55% Other
AGRICULTURE WORK
Celtic’s Ag Team knows that reaching farmers requires the latest on-trend marketing tactics with messaging built around a clear and compelling value proposition. www.celticchicago.com/agricultureCHEMISTRY WORK
Brimming with years of industry experience, Celtic’s Chemistry Team understands every point along the path to bring products to market, including manufacturing, distribution and end-user awareness. www.celticchicago...MANUFACTURING WORK
In a global economy, brands need to tell stories built on generations of hard work to new audiences. Celtic's manufacturing team helps extend the reach of this messaging through integrated marketing efforts. www...FOOD CONSUMPTION CLIENTS
When it comes to the food industry, Celtic's experts focus on engaging along every point of the consumption path, from distribution to the consumer’s table. www.celticchicago.com/food-consumption - 38
Elite Crest Technologies clients include IKKOS, and they specialize in providing a design-centric approach to artificial intelligence for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, Elite Crest Technologies was founded on forward-thinking principles in USA.
When Lemonaid needed a complete overhaul of their brand approach, they turned to Elite Crest Technologies. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their approach more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 40% Web Design
- 25% Search Engine Optimization
- 20% Social Media Marketing
- 15% Other
All Seasons Insurance
An advantage we have over the huge nationwide insurance companies is that we are an independent agency. What that means to you is that we work with many great providers, so we can shop around and find you the best...Bond Fine Art
BFA fosters a collaborative approach to business that actively supports the collective good. We do this by developing and managing art transactions that are a nonprofit funding source. In that, we make quite a few deals.Barn Doors
Barn + Door is the perfect place to modernize your home entryways. From rustic to contemporary, Barn + Door can help get your space where it needs to be with the click of a button. Only the best professionally built...RedMud
Our Commitment To Quality Is Expressed Through Our Individual Staining Process. Each Redhandz Shirt Maker Stains With Originality Of Each Piece In Mind, And Marked By Their Very Own Hand. Bless Up - 39
Busby Potter clients include Sundots, and they specialize in providing a design-centric approach to web design for their clients. With a focus on emphasizing the most vital elements of brand messaging, Busby Potter was founded on forward-thinking principles in Chicago.
When Worthy Insurance needed a complete overhaul of their brand approach, they turned to Busby Potter. The agency provided them with an end-to-end analysis of how they could make their approach more targeted, impactful and successful.
- 60% Web Design
- 15% Branding
- 15% Logo
- 10% Other
District Derp
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Mobile design work done for District DerpSundots
Branding, packaging and creative direction work for SundotsWorthy Insurance Logo
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Many enterprise clients count Hire Henri as their dependable product design experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this Illinois-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.
One Hire Henri client is a globally recognized leader in their sector, and Hire Henri has provided focused and wide-reaching services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes UX design, UI, overall brand presence and visuals, and more.
- 10% Branding
- 10% Digital Strategy
- 10% Graphic Design
- 70% Other
Design with form and sustainability
A well designed product speaks volumes.
Proof is in the packaging. Take a look at this custom box with a three-way closure.Photo Editing
See more on this project here. hirehenri.com/carlissashaw-com/Final deliverables:Brand IdentityCreative DirectionPhoto EditingNude Barre Package Design