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A Digital Agency For The Future
Design In DC ensures that our recognized leadership in human-centered design and branding continues to set new standards. As graphic design consultants, we collaborate closely with you, delivering innovative, meticulously crafted solutions that elevate your brand and inspire confidence through every detail. [... see all Design In DC reviews ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsDesign In DC Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Product Design
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Mackenzie Shriner Owner at Distinctive Deck Designs4.8★Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner
I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!
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Jo Maney Principal at BGR Group5.0★Web Design Review from Jo Maney
DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.
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Sapna Doshi, Ph.D. Owner at Mind Body Health LLC5.0★Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!
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Creating Moments That Matter
Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want. [... see all Surge Creates reviews ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSurge Creates Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- VR/AR
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Industrial Design Project KISS Golden Ticket 
Package Design Project Huggies Clutch n' Clean 
Package Design Project Tiger Ping Pong Packaging 
Industrial Design Project Burger King Emoji Kids Meal Program 
Creative Services Project Kellogg's Holographic Viewer 
Package Design Project Tim Hortons Coffee Gift Set
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profileSurge Creates Reviews & Testimonials
- Frank Loconsole Founder at Anonymous5.0★
Branding Review from Frank Loconsole
Awesome company! great people, great creative innovations!...
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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileBurger King Tim Hortons KISS Apple Kellanova & WK Kellogg Co P&G Kraft Foods RAW Tiger Ping Pong Sony
Working to rid the world of bad design, one job at a time.
GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3. [... see all GMCI reviews ]- Location
- Elgin, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsGMCI Services
- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- PPC
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Graphic Design Project Doctors of Physical Therapy 
Branding Project United States Census 
Branding Project Brittain's Express Oil & Lube
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profileGMCI Reviews & Testimonials
Gayle Kruckenberg Sales Director at Balanced Environments, Inc.5.0★Web Development Review from Gayle Kruckenberg
Gilmore Marketing Concepts, Inc. has been a phenomenal asset to our company growth and brand awareness. From a full web site redesign to print work, digital marketing conception and creation as well as full picture marketing management we have been extremely pleased. We have experienced individual attention, speedy service and top notch creativity. They understand how to work with our team as well as our corporate branding.
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Gayle Kruckenberg's Review Sourced from Google
Gilmore Marketing Concepts, Inc. has been a phenomenal asset to our company growth and brand awareness. From a full web site redesign to print work, digital marketing conception and creation as well as full picture marketing management we have been extremely pleased. We have experienced individual attention, speedy service and top notch creativity. They understand how to work with our team as well as our corporate branding.
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Len's Review Sourced from Google
So happy our company chose Gilmore Marketing for our marketing needs. The Gilmore team is so easy to work with, they have a magnificent imagination and vision to create stellar marketing products. I highly recommend.
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Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileUnited States Census Mid America Corp Balanced Environments, Inc. Coca-Cola Major League Baseball School District U-46 Doctors of Physical Therapy Brittain's Oil Express Midwest Groundcovers Judson University
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
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSiege Media Services
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profileSiege Media Reviews & Testimonials
- Nikkita Walker Review from Google5.0★
Nikkita Walker's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked with many different SEO contractors and agencies over the last ten years, and none have ever possessed the level of knowledge, expertise and professionalism as this agency. Siege has carried the burden of the SEO work of three separate brands and websites for my company for over 5 years. They have helped my team formulate SEO strategies and also taken direction when we've given it to them. Their efforts have delivered considerable outcomes for my websites by increasing traffic, driving quality backlinks, and helping my websites rank high for revenue-driving keywords. All decision-making and content production is backed by data - nothing is ever done randomly. They are also not proprietary about their methods or knowledge. Most of what I know about SEO, including content marketing and technical SEO, has come from the explanations and training materials provided by their team. Their staff are incredibly organized, prompt and flexible. I couldn't recommend them more as an SEO partner, and I've never met an agency or service provider who surpassed them.
Show more - Derek Sakamoto Review from Google5.0★
Derek Sakamoto's Review Sourced from Google
Siege Media is one of the best in the industry! I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with the amazing team and Ross for many years — and they understand how to create assets to perform. On top of that, the people have made each project enjoyable and just a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this company!
Show more - Nick Y Review from Google1.0★
Nick Y's Review Sourced from Google
Very disappointed in Siege Media, was 2x ghosted on an enterprise level SEO project. If you all have that many $20,000/month clients banging down your door more power to you, BUT I wasted a lot of time with this agency. In summary, I was hoping to work with one of the "best" link building agencies and reached out, they quickly set up an intro call which we did (~45 minutes) and then I was told to expect a proposal in ~5 business days, which after ~9 business days and zero communication of any kind (first ghosting), I reached out to ask and they replied "they were so sorry and would make it up to us" and then asked when we could schedule a meeting to review the proposal. We set a time, agreed to it, and then they never bothered to even send a calendar invite (second ghost). Why take the intro call and set these expectations when you have no intention of following through? Why make the client manage your sales process? Honestly, if you are an enterprise level organization seeking a real SEO agency (even one who can literally just send simple emails), keep looking as this ain't it. Big waste of time and major disappointment in the lack of comms and follow through.
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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
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsPraytell Services
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profilePraytell Reviews & Testimonials
- Brandon Breach Review from Google5.0★
Brandon Breach's Review Sourced from Google
Olivia was fantastic to collaborate with on a project! Look forward to working with these guys again.
Show more - A R Review from Google1.0★
A R's Review Sourced from Google
Horrible place. The owner is classless, disrespectful and tacky. Do not go to this agency. If I were to rate zero stars I would.
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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
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSilva Brand Services
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- Creative Services
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profileMarketing Industry B2B Industry Advertising Industry
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Graphic Design Companies in Illinois
Top Qualities Of Industry-Leading Graphic Design Companies In Illinois
The Best Graphic Design Companies In Chicago Work With Your Budget
Hiring on a graphic design company in Chicago is an exciting venture. But it’s also one that can cost you a pretty penny.
Depending on the scope of your project, you can pay anywhere from a few hundred for a simple design to thousands for an ongoing campaign. That’s a lot of money, and you need to make sure those figures fit into the budget you’ve laid out.
The best graphic designers in California have very transparent pricing structures laid out so you know how much you’ll be paying at every stage of the game.
They will also be upfront and transparent with you throughout the process. They won’t blindside you at the end with ungodly prices that you never agreed to.
What’s even better is that the top graphic design companies in Chicago will actually work with you and your budget to come to an agreement on a set schedule and budget.
Your business matters to them. So they will do everything in their power to make you feel comfortable and excited about the designs coming your way.
It’s very easy to go off-budget when nailing down this schedule and finding a designer that fits your needs. These numbers often get lost in the craziness of it all. But you don’t have to worry.
These professionals can work within any budget thrown at them. And you’ll be more than happy with the results.
Top Graphic Design Firms In Illinois Inspire Creativity
According to top CEOs, creativity is the top skill they look for when hiring and promoting employees.
That’s because creativity has the power to unlock innovations and expansion in ways other traits don’t. When people are creative, they are able to think outside the box and create fantastical products that amaze and inspire.
These are the creations that drive astronomical results.
The best graphic design firms in Chicago comprise a host of creative talent and expertise that really fosters an engaging and exciting environment for all participating parties.
Creativity is what takes a good design and makes it great.
You want your team to be creative and innovative. It’s this spark of something extra that can really propel your brand and take it to a whole new level, creating a captivating and intelligent design that boosts your bottom line by achieving the goals set out at the beginning of the campaign.
The leading graphic design agencies in Chicago capture this creativity with every fiber of their being. And you can be sure they’ll infuse these qualities into the projects that create for your brand.
In design especially, you need creativity in order to succeed.
The Best Graphic Design Companies In Chicago Win Awards
Another factor that separates the good graphic design agencies from the great graphic design agencies in Illinois is their ability to win awards.
Accomplishments, accolades and acknowledgments from reputable institutions show that this agency has the ability to do some extraordinary work. When an agency wins an award, that tells you that their design and their campaign was so good that the global design community couldn’t help but admire it.
That kind of work is exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to your project. You want a print campaign or a digital animation that goes above and beyond. It doesn’t only appease your consumers, but the community at large. And that means that your business will reap the benefits of its success.
An agency will be very open about the awards they’ve won. They will be happy to talk about their process and the strategy that helped them win such an accolade. All you have to do is start that conversation.
You want to see that passion in the work you’re signing up for. And you can be confident that you will.
Are you looking for the best graphic design firm in Chicago? Scroll to the table at the top of the page to start your search.
Essential Services Of The Best Graphic Design And Print Design Agencies In Illinois
Top Graphic Designers In Illinois Create Websites
The best graphic design agencies in Illinois don’t just create print collateral or limited image assets.
They can craft entire web designs with the help of their professional and talented staff of web designers and developers.
Web design is a great place to show off illustrative talent. Branding can pop and really capture audiences through this medium.
Overall, a good web design is vital for a business that wants to grow and expand in the coming months and years. Whether you already have a website or are looking to launch one, these top graphic design firms in Chicago can guide you on your journey.
It takes users50 milliseconds to form an opinion about your website and your brand.
That means that you don’t have much time at all to convince users to stay on your site and continue scrolling. You need to make it worth their while. One way to do that is through innovative design elements and experimental features.
These top graphic designers are experts in their field. They are on top of emerging trends and new technologies.
They know how to effectively infuse clever features to grab attention and lead users on a more rewarding buyer’s journey.
From chatbots to clever video integration to playful imagery and more — these Chicago graphic design agencies can offer you a host of visual collateral to establish your place in the evolving market.
Don’t stress over more outsourced work. These full-service graphic and print design firms offer a wide variety of services to boost your brand, build a pleasant visual identity and put your brand on the path to record-breaking sales.
The Best Print Designers In Chicago Roll Out Comprehensive Print Ad Campaigns
In addition to the digital imagery these professional graphic designers in Illinois create, they also create expansive print ad campaigns that promote your brand to a large audience of people through more traditional marketing methods.
The best graphic design agencies employ dedicated marketers that understand the ins and outs of traditional marketing. With this knowledge, they can guide the design team to a design that is sure to stop consumers in their tracks.
Print campaigns are a fun and engaging way to interact with your audience. They’re bold, bright and in-your-face.
Consumers are used to seeing ads pop-up on their phones and laptops. They have been so conditioned by this that a print ad almost catches them off guard.
It’s still common to see ads on your commute. But these advertisements can have a greater impact than just your digital ads alone.
82 percent of millennial consumers say print ads have an effect on their buying decisions.
That goes against the common train of thought that print is dead. In fact, it’s more alive than ever before. You need to take advantage of these opportunities, and you can use these leading graphic design agencies in Illinois to do so.
Scroll to the top of the page and check out the table to start your journey for your next graphic design agency in Chicago.
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.








