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Best Design Agencies in Chicago in 2026

Chicago’s design scene is shaped by its economy: B2B companies, healthcare, finance and professional services. Agencies ranked here design brands, websites and software for companies with complex offerings and long sales cycles.

Each agency here has a team in the Chicago area.

01

Fuzzy Math

Chicago, IL · UX · Product · Research
Scale-upsEnterprise

UX design consultancy in Chicago focused on complex B2B software, data visualization and research.

Best forB2B software with dense data and complicated workflows.
Skip ifYou want brand or visual-first marketing work.
ClientsNORC at the University of Chicago
02

One North

Chicago, IL · Web Design · Website Redesign · UI/UX Design
Enterprise

Digital experience agency in Chicago working with professional services and B2B firms.

Best forLaw, consulting and professional services firms redesigning their websites.
Skip ifYou are a consumer startup.
ClientsUnited Airlines, Balch & Bingham, BRG
03

Firebelly Design

Chicago, IL · Branding · Graphic Design · Web Design
StartupsScale-ups

Branding and design studio in Chicago focused on mission-driven organizations.

Best forNonprofits and purpose-led organizations that need brand and web together.
Skip ifYou need complex product UX.
ClientsFuture Currents, Colossal, Stanford d.school
04

Prophet

San Francisco, CA · Brand strategy · Design
Enterprise

Brand and business consultancy working on brand strategy, architecture and design for large organizations.

Best forLarge companies making brand architecture and growth decisions.
Skip ifYou want bold creative identity above all.
ClientsT-Mobile, Samsung, Marriott
05

ArtVersion

Chicago, IL · Web Design · Branding · UI/UX Design
Scale-upsEnterprise

Design and branding agency in Chicago working on websites, brand identity and digital experience.

Best forMid-size companies that want brand and website from one Chicago team.
Skip ifYou need a global network for multi-market rollouts.
ClientsVolvo, Hilton, Caterpillar
06

Simple Truth

Chicago, IL · Branding · Graphic Design · Web Design
Scale-upsEnterprise

Branding and design agency in Chicago that turns complex company stories into clear brands.

Best forB2B and healthcare companies with complicated stories to tell.
Skip ifYou need app or product design.
ClientsCity Colleges of Chicago, Good Food Purchasing Initiative, MDRT
07

Solid Digital

Chicago, IL · Web Design · Website Redesign
Scale-upsEnterprise

Web design and development agency in Chicago and Austin focused on B2B websites.

Best forB2B companies rebuilding a lead-generating website.
Skip ifYou need brand identity from scratch.
ClientsMxD, HiSET, NAVS
08

Someoddpilot

Chicago, IL · Branding · Rebranding · Campaigns
Scale-upsEnterprise

Independent creative agency in Chicago’s Wicker Park working on brand strategy, rebrands and campaigns for consumer and culture brands.

Best forConsumer and culture brands that need a rebrand and the campaign to launch it.
Skip ifYou need product UX or a software build.
ClientsPatagonia, Lollapalooza, Saucony
09

Kurppa Hosk

Stockholm, Sweden · Branding · Strategy
Scale-upsEnterprise

Brand agency in Stockholm, Oslo and New York working on brand strategy, identity and experience design.

Best forCompanies that want strategy and identity from one team.
Skip ifYou need product UX or development.
ClientsScania, H&M, Estée Lauder
10

VSA Partners

Chicago, IL · Branding · Logo Design · Brand Strategy
Scale-upsEnterprise

Brand consultancy in Chicago working on brand strategy, identity systems and campaigns for large companies.

Best forLarge companies that need a new identity and brand system built from strategy up.
Skip ifYou need product UX or a small, fast logo project.
ClientsGoose Island, Merative, Chime

FAQ

What kind of work do Chicago design agencies do?

Brand strategy and identity, B2B and professional services websites, and UX for complex software, especially in healthcare and finance.

Are Chicago agencies a good fit for startups?

Some are. Several studios here work with early-stage companies and mission-driven organizations as well as large firms.

Do Chicago agencies work with clients in other cities?

Yes, most serve clients across the US.

Why hire a design agency in Chicago?

For in-person work and teams experienced with Midwest industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing and professional services.