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  • The Bureau Of Small Projects

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    Small Projects Bureau frames branding as an ongoing process of adaptation rather than a one-time identity exercise. Its Evolutionary Branding approach helps organizations refine positioning, messaging, and expression as markets, audiences, and business priorities change...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    31 Projects Listed
  • Clay

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

    Clay fuses branding with UX, product design, and web experience to create identity systems that extend beyond marketing into the core of how companies interact with customers. The branding agency's work reflects a belief that brand perception is shaped as much by product experience as by visual expression...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • DD.NYC®

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Result-Driven Agency for Impressive Websites and Branding

    DD.NYC integrates branding with product design, web experiences, and marketing communications, allowing brand identity to extend beyond logos and visual standards into every customer interaction. This approach positions branding as a foundation for both recognition and business performance...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    65 Projects Listed
  • Baunfire

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    A Digital Agency Focused on Web.

    Baunfire approaches branding through the intersection of market intelligence and digital experience, using competitive analysis to uncover positioning opportunities before translating them into identity systems. The branding company makes sure to align perception, differentiation, and digital presence...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Digital Silk

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Growing Brands Online

    Digital Silk develops brand systems that connect messaging, design, and digital performance under a unified strategic direction. Rather than viewing branding as a standalone creative discipline, the branding agency positions it as the foundation for effective marketing and customer engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    42 Projects Listed
  • Funnel Boost Media

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Design. Rank. Grow | Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency

    Funnel Boost Media works on branding initiatives alongside SEO, paid advertising, and web design projects, creating consistency between how businesses present themselves and how they compete online. Its brand development service is woven into broader marketing efforts...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • SmashBrand

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.

    SmashBrand organizes branding through a stage-gate model that connects positioning research, packaging design, and innovation testing into a single iterative workflow. Each identity decision is filtered through consumer validation to reduce subjectivity and improve in-market effectiveness...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    34 Projects Listed
  • ZERO NEGATIVE

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Boutique studio creating tailored web experiences.

    Reach for the sky. We are Zero Negative. Your sidekick for big ideas. In a nutshell, Zero Negative is a small, boutique full-service design and development studio with a focus on creativity and close collaboration with clients. We make stuff - websites, web apps, interactive experiences, branding, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Doodle N Dash

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Ignite Your Brand, Amplify Your Reach

    Doodle N Dash is a creative design agency focused on transforming ideas into impactful digital experiences. By combining design, development, and marketing expertise, the agency helps brands build a strong online presence, stand out visually, and achieve measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr

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