DesignRush ranks the best UI/UX designers in Chicago that specialize in creating user stories, flow charts and diagrams, content strategies, information architectures, and more. Choose the right team for your upcoming project based on portfolios, reviews, size, budget, and more.
Best Chicago UI/UX Design Company Rankings
129 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026
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Design for a Better Life : Products of Empathy
We design products that win critical acclaim from industry experts. TEAMS Design is an award winning, global, industrial design consultancy with 4 international studios. Each is made up of designers, engineers, media producers, strategists, and researchers that focus on creating unique physical and digital [... view TEAMS Design profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a creative, data-driven Content Marketing Firm providing solutions that grow your business.
Digital Authority Partners provides SEO, PPC, Web Development solutions that grow your business. [... view Digital Authority Partners profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Excellence Unleashed: Offshore Development at its Finest
Leo Technosoft (LTS), the top offshore development firm, offers affordable, scalable, and flexible IT services. With over 14 years of industry expertise, LTS excels in Product Development, Mobility, Solution Engineering, IoT, and Business Intelligence services. Through the LTS Accelerator model, we support [... view LTS - Leo Technosoft profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We Design and Code for Futuristic Apps
We are a consultancy and software development company that provides cutting edge engineering solutions. We have helped Fortune 500 companies untangle complex issues during their digital evolution journey. Since 2010, we have proved that we are a visionary organization and a reliable software engineering [... view Vaival Technologies profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We design for a better human experience.
VSA Partners designs for a better human experience. As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to activate meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences in an increasingly noisy world. [... view VSA Partners profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Crafting Legendary Games, Pixel by Pixel.
Welcome to the dominion of Cerdonis Technologies LLC, the towering giant in game app development and React Native development. From the US, we've etched legendary tales in digital solutions since 2015. With us, your grandest visions take flight in the digital realm. [... view Cerdonis Technologies profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Bold Marketing Solutions To Ignite Your Brand.
thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology. [... view Thunder::tech profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Right Software Can Change Everything
Atomic Object is a top-rated custom software design and development consultancy. Our co-located, U.S.-based team works with executives to improve their bottom line by delivering new products, enhancing existing products, modernizing legacy products, and integrating AI into their software systems. [... see all Atomic Object reviews ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
It's time to get creative.
Clique is an award-winning team of digital strategists, designers, and engineers. We help companies define and express their brand through engaging websites that position them to stand out amongst the competition. From startups to fortune 500s, our work turns heads and grows businesses. [... view Clique Studios profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Transforming businesses through SEO and Digital
Our company specializes in transforming businesses, enabling them to reach new heights and secure a competitive edge in their respective industries. [... view Digaptics profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Growing your business through strategy, communications, and marketing
Founded by a former global agency executive, True Impact Partners combines large agency experience with small agency efficiency and an expandable team of specialized experts.The team has delivered data-driven digital and integrated marketing solutions for over 20 years, working with companies of all sizes [... view True Impact Partners profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We Connect With People.
Strategic UX and design.Bespoke, multi-platform programs.Connection and engagement.Authentic storytelling and public relations.Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance. [... view Anomali By Design profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Diversify your Digital Game & Widen your Reach with Digital Diwide
Digital Diwide is a digital organization that specializes in providing assistance to businesses in their efforts to expand their online presence. We are a team of creatives who are fluent in technology and are preoccupied with the process of creating experiences that are adapted to the requirements of [... view Digital Diwide profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Globally Recognized Digital and Engineering Solutions Partner.
Named Best AI Company and Software Development Company by The Netty Awards, Opinov8 is a global technology firm with development hubs across the United States, Europe, and Egypt. [... view Opinov8 profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $42/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Quality and speed define our approach!
Intersog stands as a top ASP.NET development company, offering dynamic web apps and services from Chicago and around the globe for over 18 years. We provide a seamless hiring process, presenting you with our finest developers for tailored solutions. Quality and speed define our approach, ensuring your product [... view Intersog profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
Custom Software That Works in the Real World
SoftDoes builds custom software, AI, and web applications for mid-market companies that need enterprise-grade results without the overhead of an in-house team. U.S.-based leadership. Full IP ownership. No lock-in. [... view Soft Does profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
Designing Innovative Solutions for a Seamless User Experience
Based in Chicago, Beyond Design, Inc. offers comprehensive industrial design services, from research and strategy to engineering for manufacturing. Since 1994, we've been delivering innovative solutions that prioritize user experience and align with our clients' business goals. [... view Beyond Design profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Smart Design. Seamless Tech. Scalable Results.
Clean website design that search engines love, custom web development solutions, results-driven SEO, and worry-free web hosting. We handle all your website needs, so you can run your business. [... view Zadro Web profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Expert Software Engineers.
Our team of expert software engineers leads our clients through the product development process, laying out clear expectations and goals to hasten the product's time to market. [... view Hristov Development profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
- At Eight Bit Studios, we specialize in mashing up research, design, and code in playful and savvy ways. Our nimble and diligent guild of developers, project managers, QA engineers, visual designers, and user experience designers work together to shape the digital products and services people love to use [... view Eight Bit Studios profile ]
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
UXM Studio - Crafting exceptional mobile and web applications
At UXM Studio, we are a boutique digital products studio specializing in creating seamless and elegant user experiences that enhance your brand or company. Our team of creative professionals is passionate about designing innovative products and services for people with different budgets. We love challenges [... view UXM Studio profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Usability Consulting & Research for the Digital Marketplace
First Insights is a boutique market research firm specializing in UX research, usability testing, focus groups, ethnographic studies & innovation workshops. Our clients range from Fortune 500 leaders to successful startups in the auto, pharma, healthcare, travel, technology, CPG & eCommerce sectors. [... view First Insights profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Product Innovation
Kohactive is a digital product studio that helps ambitious startups and enterprises build business-critical products that help them innovate and grow. Since 2008, we've built over 250 web and mobile applications for hundreds of clients. Our core services include custom software, custom web applications [... view LaunchPad Lab profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Global experience leader.
We are a global experience company and part of Genpact. [... view Rightpoint profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
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
We Scale Brands.®
NEWMEDIA.COM is a full-service digital performance and strategy agency specializing in web design and development, digital marketing spanning PPC, SEO, and digital PR, AI search optimization, content ecosystems, enterprise UX/CX, and CRO. [... view NEWMEDIA profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Asp.Net Development Company
Welcome to Suyati Technologies. We use our technological expertise to offer unique business solutions. We strive to digitally transform the way our clients do business by empowering them to create delightful user experiences and stories. [... view Suyati profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web Desing & SEO Agency In Chicago
We are an experienced and passionate team of professionals that live and breathe web design and digital marketing. All our services are offered in-house and are integrated to exceed your business requirements. [... view Lizardo Agency profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Driven by Data. Fueled by Humans.
Since 2009, our digital marketing experts have supported the growth of each other, our clients, and communities. Through Paid Media, Organic Search, and Analytics, BFO continuously provides results and growth for our clients. With an average of 8 years in the industry per expert, we know our stuff! [... view Be Found Online 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
Building Software. Solving Challenges. Driving Growth.
We are an award-winning software development partner with offices located in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison. [... view Nvisia profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Solving. Innovating. Excelling.
Adage Technologies is a strategic partner for organizations, offering a comprehensive range of services to address business challenges and achieve meaningful goals. Our team of strategic, creative, and technical professionals is dedicated to supporting clients' digital initiatives, encompassing ecommerce [... view Adage Technologies profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Better Teams // Better Software
Sketch provides software development services for Fortune 500 clients and startups alike. We specialize in product delivery consulting, software development services, and cloud consulting services. [... view Sketch Development Services profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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
- Wojo Design is a full service website design agency founded in 2004 by 3 Internet entrepreneurs who love building awesome websites. We boost website performance by designing a better user experience. Great design aligns business goals with user needs and drives increased conversions. Whether you want to sell [... view Wojo Design profile ]
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Image is everything
iSimplifyMe is an award-winning Chicago web design & SEO company. [... view ISimplifyMe profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We’re Geeked about Building your next BIG thing!
Performance is our obsession. [... view Xumulus profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Solidifying Your Place In The Digital Space
Unicorn Road is making waves in Chicago, empowering entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to reach their goals. Our team leverages custom development and low-code solutions to design powerful websites, web apps, and mobile apps that help businesses make a lasting impact. [... view Unicorn Road profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time
Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most. [... view Geletka+ profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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 ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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
Mobile App Experiences That Inspire
Qodestar is a digital studio focused on building clean, high-performing mobile apps and digital experiences. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and creative teams to transform ideas into intuitive mobile solutions through thoughtful design and development. [... view Qodestar profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ideas Turned To Outstanding Apps
At Relinns, we are passionate about providing tech solutions and constantly embrace innovation. With over three years of experience in the industry, we have achieved phenomenal growth, which stands as a testament to the knowledge we have gathered over time. [... view Relinns Technologies profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let data narrate your story!
DataMade, a Chicago-based civic technology firm, recognizes that while data can be readily available, comprehending it can be challenging. With this in mind, we specialize in translating complex data into straightforward, appealing, and actionable websites. [... view DataMade profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating meaningful digital experiences that matter.
My name is Alma Estrada based in Chicago, IL, USA. An experienced UX designer. I have a BA in Digital Marketing from North Park University. I'm a big proponent of accessible, useful, and usable design. I make a concerted effort to help create designs that can be enjoyed by everyone. [... view Alma Estrada profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Design And Branding That Makes Things Happen
Bob Boord is a Chicago-based creative and art director who drives results. He develops omnichannel campaigns that build, launch, and grow brands. [... view RL Boord profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We promise to change the way you think.
Brandtrust is a unique strategy and research firm that utilizes applied social and behavioral sciences to solve complex business challenges. [... view Brandtrust profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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About The Author and Expert Reviewer
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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.
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