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Best Chicago Design Firm Rankings

64 Companies - Rankings updated: August 14, 2026

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  • Design That Dazzles.

    Design That Dazzles.

    Hello! My name is Julian. A visual designer, illustrator, and amateur photographer who always searching to continue my career in the design world!...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Chicago,IL Based Internet Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Businesses.

    Chicago,IL Based Internet Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Businesses.

    M2 Digital Media Group, Inc is a Chicago, IL based online business development company helping small to medium businesses with a full suite of online marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Find Yours

    Find Yours

    Path Creative is a Chicago-based digital marketing and content studio specializing in photography, videography, web design, and branded storytelling. We help businesses elevate their presence with visually powerful campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Seriously, if you've read this far, and you're lol-ing (serious face but at least smiling on the inside), you have to at least try me out. Even if you're not lol-ing in any shape, way, or form, you still have to try me out. Why? To justify all the time you just wasted, that's why. You don't just travel all...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • SEO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategy. Creativity. Growth.Brands speak to us on a deeply human level. They connect with us through images and words that define our culture and root us in a sense of self and place. Strong brands do more than reflect consumer behavior, they define it.At DRC, we connect brands to consumers through...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • More than just design.

    More than just design.

    An award-winning boutique visual communications business that delivers solutions for nonprofits, community orgs and public-serving entities. The goal? To amplify good works for the greater good. Through graphic design and artistic partnerships, creativity and equity intersect...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Unlocking The Full Potential Of Amazon.

    Unlocking The Full Potential Of Amazon.

    Cogent Solutions specializes in strategic Amazon solutions designed to drive growth and deliver lasting value to businesses. With a focus on leveraging the power of the Amazon platform, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to optimize performance and maximize success in the competitive e-commerce...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
  • SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions.

    SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions.

    SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions to help businesses and entrepreneurs to scale up with our expert team...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.

    Minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.

    Silva Brand is one of the country's only minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Crafting Brands. Inspiring Audiences.

    Crafting Brands. Inspiring Audiences.

    Stature, a Chicago-based design studio, emphasizes humility, simplicity, and courage in its approach to branding and design. Specializing in brand strategy, design, and content creation, Stature guides businesses in establishing deep connections with their audience, fostering lasting brand loyalty. Through...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Experiences. Innovative Designs.

    Digital Experiences. Innovative Designs.

    Grand Studio is a UI/UX design agency that thrives on tackling technical and complex challenges. The agency's multidisciplinary team fosters innovative solutions through collaboration and customization, empowering users to succeed. Its services include UI/UX design, qualitative research, product strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Meaningful Digital Experiences

    Meaningful Digital Experiences

    Fuzzy Math is a UX design agency. With a strong emphasis on involving clients in the design journey, they prioritize frequent check-ins and close collaboration to provide personalized service. Its expert team utilizes hands-on research and professional empathy to deliver exceptional user experiences. Fuzzy...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Design That Inspires

    Design That Inspires

    Equator Design is a design agency offering innovative packaging and brand design solutions. With a multi-disciplinary team across seven global locations, the agency delivers measurable value through strategic insight and award-winning creativity. The agency's designs foster profound emotional engagement and...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Brand strategy, identity systems, and digital experiences for ambitious businesses.

    Brand strategy, identity systems, and digital experiences for ambitious businesses.

    GreySpace is a brand strategy and design studio helping ambitious businesses define their positioning, identity, and digital presence. We create brands, websites, and systems that help companies earn recognition, preference, and long-term growth...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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