We've created many of America's strongest brands

With deep skills across multiple media, we have contributed to the brand images for Weber Grill, Alliant Credit Union, Discover Card, Allstate, Aetna,The Habitat Company, United Airlines, Handspring/Palm, Studio Snaidero and many others.

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Award-winning logos that stand the test of time

UpShift has created logos for Fortune 500 companies, ambitious startups and non-profit organizations. You've probably seen our work for Allstatethat debuted at the Superbowl. Or maybe you've been grilling and seen our logo on your Weber barbecue. Or maybe you'll notice our Discover Card logo the next time you're in a retail store. Some of our logo work is in the permanaent collection at Logo Lounge.

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We meet your marketing objectives with strong print design

We understand how important your marekting objectives are to the success of your company. Therefore, first and foremost, we understand your business needs before we begin designing any sales or marketing collateral.

UpShift has experience creating brochures, sales kits, annual reports and a variety of other graphic design deliverables for United Airlines, Aetna, Weber Grill, Accenture, Handspring/Palm, America's Second Harvest and many other companies.

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We never start with a pre-built template

Because we're typography nerds, we don't design from pre-existing web templates. Instead, we apply our finesse and high design standards to interactive media. That way you get a unique and stylish website, banner ad or touchscreen that fully meets your marketing goals.

The result? Numerous awards for web sites created for Emerald Condominiums, Tartan Realty Group, Meat Heads Burgers, Weber Grill Restaurant and more.

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Graphic Design for Environments

We're not interior designers. However, many clients in the past have asked us to extend the brand experience that we created for them in print and web communications into their environemnts: restaurant interiors, real estate sales centers, and trade show booths.

Whether its a condominium sales center, an end-cap in a retail installation or a trade show booth, we make the design match the design of your brand.

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Advertising with a difference: print, outdoor & online

Unlike most big agencies, we do not start with the question, "How much do you have to spend on media?" Our advertising work takes a fresh approach to standing out in crowded markets, build a cohesive brand experience and retain/build valuable customers.

As Chicago's Smartest Little Agency™, we have received advertising awards for the work created for Studio Snaidero Chicago, Weber Grill, Emerald Condominiums and more.

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