To make a lasting impression and stand out in the competitive local market, it's essential to partner with one of the top graphic design companies in Chicago. These companies are known for their exceptional skills in creating unique, visually appealing designs that captivate audiences and effectively communicate brand messages. Consider factors such as their experience, portfolio, client reviews, industry awards and more to choose the best project partner.

Best Chicago Graphic Design Agency Rankings

120 Companies - Rankings updated: April 01, 2026

All agencies on DesignRush undergo evaluation based on professional expertise and verified client reviews. Please note that certain placements are paid partnerships.

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  • We specialize in B2B meetings and events, consumer activations, and trade shows.

    We specialize in B2B meetings and events, consumer activations, and trade shows.

    Cadence is a boutique agency that has grown exponentially over the past 20 years by continuously delivering, "Wow!" Our work focuses exclusively on live events, consumer activations, private trade shows, press events, touring programs, incentive travel, product launches and meetings for Fortune 500 companies  [... view Cadence profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The drive to explore. A passion for craft. Human at heart.

    The drive to explore. A passion for craft. Human at heart.

    We believe genuine personal relationships produce truly impactful work. We relentlessly focus on our culture by embracing a combination of work and life; empathizing and understanding our clients and partners; driving innovation with lean, agile processes; and continually improving so we can be the best at  [... view Nansen profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • KitelyTech is a full service technology consulting, design & development firm with offices in downtown Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Detroit, Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix, and Miami.  [... view KitelyTech profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Transform Businesses into Brands

    We Transform Businesses into Brands

    Carbon3Sixty is a WBE-certified graphic design and marketing agency. We are passionate about transforming businesses into brands. We do this by unifying and strengthening your brand promise at every touchpoint. Consistency builds brand equity and increases win rates, trust, and market share.  [... view Carbon3Sixty, Inc profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A Connected Customer Experience Consultancy

    A Connected Customer Experience Consultancy

    Envoy is a full-service brand and digital innovation consultancy founded in 2010. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with studios in Chicago and San Diego, the agency combines design, technology and data to craft seamless customer journeys across brand, commerce, web, product and physical spaces.  [... view Envoy profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Designing Your Vision with Precision.

    Designing Your Vision with Precision.

    Hey there! My name is Cassie Pomierski, a professional designer currently living in Chicagoland, USA.  [... view Cassie Pomierski profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Show Your Superpower & Stand Out!

    Show Your Superpower & Stand Out!

    12&28 Creative Studio is a boutique, heart-driven agency in Chicago, specializing in branding, website design, and graphic design. We are dedicated to crafting personalized and impactful visual solutions that resonate with our clients' unique stories and aspirations.  [... view 12&28 Creative Studio LLC profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Helping Small Businesses Shine with Unforgettable Designs.

    Helping Small Businesses Shine with Unforgettable Designs.

    Shay Smith Designs helps small businesses and entrepreneurs bring their creative visions to life through bold branding, strategic design, and engaging visuals.  [... view Shay Smith Designs profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Feel Your Pleasure in Graphics.

    Feel Your Pleasure in Graphics.

    Hey! My name is Joanne Choy, I'm a graphic designer based in Chicago.  [... view Joanne Choy profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • AI-Powered Web Design Platform // Create a website in minutes with no code!

    AI-Powered Web Design Platform // Create a website in minutes with no code!

    Build beautiful websites quickly and effortlessly with Webviso's AI-powered website design platform – no coding skills required.  [... view Webviso profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Presentation Design and Storytelling Agency

    Presentation Design and Storytelling Agency

    VerdanaBold is a presentation design and storytelling agency that creates PowerPoints, infographics, and presentation training tools.  [... view VerdanaBold profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Branding Is a Feeling.

    Branding Is a Feeling.

    TERAMOK LLC comes for Europe to change the marketing & branding industry in USA. We are providing high value marketing using custom production on cinema level. TERAMOK LLC has an expertise in Real Estate Development and Hospitality industry with 7+ years of experience.  [... view TERAMOK profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Business beyond the summit

    Business beyond the summit

    TopOut Group is a full-service digital agency with a focus on performative e-commerce and revenue generating scalable advertising.  [... view TopOut Group profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Unveil the Power of SEO-Focused Content

    Unveil the Power of SEO-Focused Content

    Siege Media is a specialized content marketing agency with a singular focus on SEO. We prioritize building site authority through passive links and offer a scalable process that can generate over 100 links per month for some clients. Our talented team excels in creating diverse content types, including  [... view Siege Media profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Integrated Marketing & PR Agency for Startups and Growing Small Businesses

    Integrated Marketing & PR Agency for Startups and Growing Small Businesses

    Veteran story tellers and marketers in a digital world. We get the value of brand stories told across all platforms to propel growth. More than public relations, through our Cascade360 approach, were an acclaimed integrated marketing & PR agency for startups and small businesses across channels.  [... view Cascade Communications profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking Your Brand from Drab to Fab

    Taking Your Brand from Drab to Fab

    Zhoosh Creative is an award-winning digital agency that specializes in thoughtful web and branding designs to take businesses from drab to fab. Their team works closely with clients to achieve goals, propel brands to the next level, and increase revenue by up to 30%.  [... view Zhoosh Creative profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creating Brands That Save The Planet

    Creating Brands That Save The Planet

    Outside Minds Creative is a branding and graphic design studio for companies working to solve the climate crisis. We hand-craft strategically driven brand identities and marketing collateral that not only look incredible, but solve business problems. We aim to be a partner in your business to help you become  [... view Outside Minds Creative, LLC profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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 ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Challenge the Impossible

    Challenge the Impossible

    Gaz is a full-service creative agency dedicated to building powerful brands by challenging the impossible, pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating a lasting impact.  [... view GAZ Consulting & Design profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • At Bandwidth Marketing we specialize in mayhem, in a good way.

    At Bandwidth Marketing we specialize in mayhem, in a good way.

    We call ourselves a Creative Consultancy. Why? Because we don't come in touting ads or digital or social or whatever. In each initial meeting, we simply listen.We ask about your business objectives, buyers, budgets, and brand. In this way, our strategic and creative solutions are right for your needs, not  [... view Bandwidth Marketing Group profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Partnering with business owners to develop strategic, thoughtfully crafted brand identities

    Partnering with business owners to develop strategic, thoughtfully crafted brand identities

    Rachel Fisher is a designer, but she's also a question asker, listener, between-the-lines reader, dot connector, information organizer, thinker, clarity bringer, strategist, idea presenter, and process lover.  [... view Rachel Fisher Creative, LLC profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategic Design. Meaningful Impact.

    Strategic Design. Meaningful Impact.

    We craft brand and corporate communications that enhance interactions and reinforce positive attributes, empowering businesses with strategic advantages through research, visualization, and collaboration.  [... view Multiple profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Vision Our Version.

    Your Vision Our Version.

    AMG Digital Solutions LLC is a leading digital marketing agency in Chicago, specializing in innovative strategies to enhance your online presence. We offer comprehensive services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media management, content marketing, and web design. Contact us today to elevate your  [... view AMG Digital Solutions LLC profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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 ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Designing Your Vision.

    Designing Your Vision.

    Midwest Custom Print is your trusted partner for bringing digital and print branding to life, specializing in custom printing solutions for small businesses and corporations. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the agency offers a seamless experience from order placement to delivery  [... view Midwest Custom Print profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Our passion is to fuel yours

    Our passion is to fuel yours

    At Artisan Launchpad, we hear you when it comes to staying within a budget. That's why we have something to fit your smallest or largest requests. The best part? You'll still get that high-quality result you are looking for without breaking the bank.  [... view Artisan Launchpad profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Lately, I've Been in the Midst of a Creative Renaissance.

    Lately, I've Been in the Midst of a Creative Renaissance.

    Kit Harmer is an Art Director and inventive creative focused on visual storytelling and forward-thinking design. With a light-hearted approach, I'm always exploring new creative mediums and collaborating with others.  [... view Kit Harmer Creative profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Let Your Brand Do The Talking

    Let Your Brand Do The Talking

    Moira Hyatt is the creative force behind ARIOM Design, specializing in brand creation and alignment.  [... view ARIOM Design profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The Home of Creative That Earns.

    The Home of Creative That Earns.

    Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!  [... view Praytell profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We work on a personal basis with clients to deliver a beautiful and modern website.

    We work on a personal basis with clients to deliver a beautiful and modern website.

    Our mission is to provide clients with modern design and website technologies that are both memorable and lasting. We strive to make our clients happy and still maintain relationships with ones we’ve had for over a decade.We offer many services to make your business its best. Web design, graphic design  [... view VisionsConnect profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A world’s leading marketplace for buyers and sellers of crowdsourced creative services

    A world’s leading marketplace for buyers and sellers of crowdsourced creative services

    crowdSPRING is the world’s leading marketplace for buyers and sellers of crowdsourced creative services, including logo design, web design, graphic design, product design and even naming companies and products.  [... view Crowdspring profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We create cinematic experiences that drive lasting results.

    We create cinematic experiences that drive lasting results.

    The highest praise we've ever received? These are the guys you actually want to hang out with on set. No egos, no drama. Were about telling awesome stories with awesome people. So, whether you're looking for a killer video, a memorable ad, or something entirely out of the box, we've got you covered from the  [... view Bada Bing Productions profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Refined Design For Modern Brands

    Refined Design For Modern Brands

    Maria Duran is a Product and Graphic Designer based in Chicago, bringing over three years of product design experience alongside seven years in graphic design, illustration, and branding. She is passionate about crafting innovative, user-friendly designs that make an impact.  [... view Maria Duran profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digitally Serving Worldwide

    Digitally Serving Worldwide

    A design agency based in Chicago, IL. Our goal is always to understand our clients' wants and needs, and to use creativity as an edge to help them achieve success. We like to make bold designs. We believe that business doesn't have to be boring. Brands and websites shouldn't feel more like a burden than a  [... view Judeworksco profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Part Three is a company dedicated to solving your marketing and advertising needs including digital advertising, SEM/PPC, SEO, website design and development, graphic design and social media. While some agencies think like artists, we think as business owners. We know the bottom line is not only making sure  [... view Part Three profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design Boldly. Solve Brilliantly.

    Design Boldly. Solve Brilliantly.

    Bright Bright Great is a full-service creative strategy agency located in Chicago, IL focused on improving visual culture through creativity and functional problem solving.  [... view Bright Bright Great profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A new kind of marketing agency.

    A new kind of marketing agency.

    Pivot Forward provides Strategy and Creative solutions.  [... view Pivot Forward profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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.  [... view JNJ Creative LLC profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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.  [... view Silva Brand profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Sparkfactor is a boutique advertising and design studio in Chicago. We provide our clients with highly designed websites, videos, social media campaigns, identities, printed tactics, and the strategies that tie them together.  [... view Sparkfactor profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • First Impressions Matter. We Make Yours Count.

    First Impressions Matter. We Make Yours Count.

    HiveSourced specializes in designing websites for therapy clinics, blending visual appeal with functionality. Our designs reflect your clinic's ethos and are optimized to guide visitors towards booking an appointment. With a focus on seamless, intuitive navigation, we ensure your website resonates with your  [... view HiveSourced profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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  [... view Design Resource Center profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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  [... view PURRFECSHUN Designs profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • With teams in Chicago and Los Angeles, we are a unique hybrid agency combining the full-service capabilities of a large agency with the approachability and resourcefulness of a boutique.  [... view UpShift Creative Group profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We build champion brands.

    We build champion brands.

    In todays competitive world, a winning brand is a game-changer.ColorJar gives brands the edge they need to achieve top performance and become a champion in their category.  [... view ColorJar profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Digital Solutions for Small Business

    Digital Solutions for Small Business

    EMPro, Ltd delivers effective digital marketing and branding services that get results for small businesses and start-ups. We are your one-stop digital marketing expert resource. Our services are designed to save you time and help you generate sales.  [... view EMPro profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Clear, concise, consistent and compelling stories.

    Clear, concise, consistent and compelling stories.

    a5 is a branding and digital agency that tells client stories in a clear, concise, consistent and compelling manner – to get results.  [... view A5 Branding & Digital profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Proud partner of high-growth businesses

    Proud partner of high-growth businesses

    Root3 helps organizations at all stages of growth identify and capture market opportunity. We offer market research, strategic plan development, and a robust suite of marketing and sales executional services. We work alongside internal teams or as a fully outsourced department.  [... view Root3 profile ]
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.

Branko Dimitrijević is a multifaceted creative and a recipient of 33 design awards. Throughout his 12-year career, he has delivered over 165 web design projects, showcasing his expertise in website optimization, UI/UX design, logo design, and video animation. He is now dedicating his talent and skills to being one of the creative geniuses at DesignRush.