Best Illinois Design Firm Rankings

81 Companies - Rankings updated: June 01, 2026

DesignRush evaluates each agency using expert assessment and client feedback to inform your choices. Some featured agencies have paid placements.

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informal
Craft Your Brand's Product.
Craft Your Brand's Product.
Informal is a freelance collective specializing in turning inventions into impactful brands through engineering, product, and industrial design solutions. Informal offers the talent and support needed to navigate every stage of business development, from conception to scaling. Assembling a diverse community [... view Informal profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Product Design
Location
Colchester, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Techzo
We Create Stunning Digital Experiences
We Create Stunning Digital Experiences
Our business is portfolio driven. Were not pushing sales and dont believe in selling something that is not needed, our portfolio speaks for itself. Weve been doing business since 2015 and weve always cherished new and long term business relationships with our clients. [... view Techzo profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
SEO
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$48/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
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Varsity Time
Varsity Time - For Brands That Want To Play Up.
Varsity Time - For Brands That Want To Play Up.
Varsity Time is a strategic and brand elevation agency committed to assisting clients in realizing powerful brand identities and marketing and communication strategies that discharge their full potential. Varsity Time's strategy is custom-tailored for entrepreneurs to multi-billion dollar corporations that [... view Varsity Time profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Content Marketing
Location
Riverwoods, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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Orbit Media Studios
Orbit is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing and Web Design Agency Based in Chicago.
Orbit is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing and Web Design Agency Based in Chicago.
Orbit is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Chicago. Orbit is a team of in-house web design, web development and optimization experts. Our digital marketing services focus on SEO-driven website design, development and conversion optimization. [... view Orbit Media Studios profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$165/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
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4.8 4.8 (45)
Knoed
DesignRush Design Award Winner
Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
Knoed is a branding agency, helping small businesses and startups invent or reinvent themselves through strategy and graphic design. We’re big picture thinkers who design with purpose and a love for the small details. [... view Knoed profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Package Design
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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ARIOM Design
Cultivating Potential
Cultivating Potential
Collaborating with brands to build clear, cohesive indentities that connect and grow with their audience since 2015. [... view ARIOM Design profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Product Design
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
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Firebelly Design
Designing Brands That Connect The Dots
Designing Brands That Connect The Dots
Firebelly is a Chicago-based, socially conscious creative studio that specializes in strategic design, driven by its philosophy Good Design for Good Reason. The agency is known for creating brands that not only stand out but also contribute to social progress, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and purpose [... view Firebelly Design profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Digital Marketing
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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4.8 4.8 (5)
Crux Creative
A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.
A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.
Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences. [... view Crux Creative profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Digital Marketing
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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5.0 5.0 (6)
Julian Ospina
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! [... view Julian Ospina profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
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M2 Digital Media Group
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. [... view M2 Digital Media Group profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
SEO
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
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4.8 4.8 (9)
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BRXTN MKTG
Marketing And Design That Just Click
Marketing And Design That Just Click
At BRXTN MKTG, you get more than just marketing, you get a dedicated partner invested in your brands success. With the freedom of one-time project bundles or commitment free monthly memberships for on-going support. BRXTN MKTG is here to ensure your business thrives. [... view BRXTN MKTG profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Digital Marketing
Location
Marion, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
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Tucker E. Lee
Providing The Human Touch In A Digital Landscape.
Providing The Human Touch In A Digital Landscape.
Lets bridge the gap between sporadic marketing efforts and a cohesive, dynamic strategy that scales with you. Your business isn't static, and your marketing objectives shouldn't be either. [... view Tucker E. Lee profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
SEO
PPC
Location
Quincy, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Path Creative
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. [... view Path Creative profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Video Production
SEO
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$85/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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OC Creative
We Bring The Creativity.
We Bring The Creativity.
OC Creative offers creative solutions to your marketing problems, using our expert team of web designers, graphic designers, videographers, writers, and more to tackle any project you can dream of. Creative work can influence change, evoke emotion, inspire action, and motivate your audience. [... view OC Creative profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Video Production
Location
DeKalb, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$140/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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5.0 5.0 (41)
PURRFECSHUN Designs
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 [... view PURRFECSHUN Designs profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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HPR Marketing Group
Bold Marketing. Smart Strategy. Proven Results.
Bold Marketing. Smart Strategy. Proven Results.
HPR has been serving clients throughout Central Illinois, as well as the USA, for over 20 years.We are based in Springfield, IL and serve clients from a wide variety of industries, including both for profit and non-profit. [... view HPR Marketing Group profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Video Production
SEO
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
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Juli Panchani
We create designs that speak! [... view Juli Panchani profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Package Design
Location
Hanover Park, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$40/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Design Resource Center
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 [... view Design Resource Center profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Package Design
Location
Naperville, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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JNJ Creative LLC
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. [... view JNJ Creative LLC profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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Cogent Solutions
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 [... view Cogent Solutions profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Digital Services
Package Design
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$10/hr
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5.0 5.0 (1)
IFBDesign
Helping Brands Stand Out.
Helping Brands Stand Out.
FBDesign is a graphic design, branding, and website development agency. As a solo creative, I harness the power of personalized service and deep industry knowledge to make a significant impact. My journey in design is driven by a passion for turning ideas into compelling visual stories. Each project is a [... view IFBDesign profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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5.0 5.0 (1)
SiteNative
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. [... view SiteNative profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Public Relations
SEO
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$10/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
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Gridhaus Studio
Marketing That Scales With You
Marketing That Scales With You
Gridhaus is a strategy-led creative studio based in Chicago, building brand, web, and UX systems for bold, high-growth companies in tech, fintech, and healthcare. We don't do campaigns we build the foundational systems that help ambitious teams scale with clarity and confidence. [... view Gridhaus Studio profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Silva Brand
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. [... view Silva Brand profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Video Production
Business Consulting
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
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Enterprise 360 Solutions
Web Design Software Development & Digital Marketing.
Web Design Software Development & Digital Marketing.
Enterprise 360, we are a creative team specialize in creating results driven web and digital solutions from impressive websites, software and mobile app development, e-commerce, content management and branding solutions. [... view Enterprise 360 Solutions profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Digital Services
Branding
Location
Schaumburg, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Stature
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 [... view Stature profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Branding
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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3.7 3.7 (3)
Grand Studio
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 [... view Grand Studio profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
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$Fuzzy Math$
Fuzzy Math
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 [... view Fuzzy Math profile ]
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
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4.8 4.8 (5)
Equator Design
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 [... view Equator Design profile ]
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
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5.0 5.0 (2)
Sharp Mill Graphics
Sharp Branding for Every Surface, Every Angle
Sharp Branding for Every Surface, Every Angle
Sharp Mill Graphics is a seasoned branding and graphics company specializing in multi-surface branding solutions, offering comprehensive services from design to installation. With over two decades of expertise, the agency helps businesses across the greater Chicago area and nationwide elevate their brand [... view Sharp Mill Graphics profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Graphic Design
Location
Tinley Park, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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5.0 5.0 (29)
Digi.co
Crafting digitalsolutions that leavea lasting impression.
Crafting digitalsolutions that leavea lasting impression.
Relentlessly prioritizing functionality and user-centricity, we offer the design & development of the following digital products:. Web & Mobile Apps, Brand Books & Style Guides, Corporate & E-commerce Websites, Design Systems, Landing Pages. [... view Digi.co profile ]
Top Services:
Design Services
Product Design
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Chicago,IL Based Internet Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Businesses.

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Bold Marketing. Smart Strategy. Proven Results.

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Marketing That Scales With You

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