Graphic Designers and Illustrators

Business Directory By Big Shoes Network Published on May 31

ANMAN Design LLC

ANMAN Design LLC is a creative freelance designer of marketing communications, graphic design, logos, illustrations, advertising, packaging, web design and more. Experience in agencies, in-house departments & educational settings for more than 30 years for a wide range of clients and industries including advertising, sports marketing, financial services, healthcare, hitech/scientific, agriculture, government, publishing, chemical, motorcycles and construction. Highly proficient in desktop production with expertise across numerous software programs.

Andy Mansfield, Owner-Art Director/Graphic Designer/Web Designer

262-569-7351 amansfield@ANMANdesign.com


Barkada Circle

At Barkada Circle, we have mastered the art of visual storytelling for nonprofits. We translate your story into a visual brand and shape a compelling message that grabs the attention of your audience. We blend color, imagery and typography to create your unique visual language. Whether introducing a potential donor to your nonprofit, promoting an event or keeping members engaged, your communication materials must amplify your story in a cohesive way.

Contact: Po Angara, Principal 773-852-3522 pon@barkadacreative.com


CK HESS Design

CK Hess Design delivers full-service graphic design without the overhead of a full-time hire or red tape of a large ad agency. Christine Pitel is the founder and graphic designer at CK HESS Design. She offers direct access to high-quality creative solutions with quick turnaround times, seamless collaboration and strategic execution. Expect every project to be delivered on time, on budget and always on brand. Whether you’re looking to refresh, reimagine or reinforce your brand, CK Hess Design is your on-demand creative partner.

Contact: Christine Pitel, Creative Director 414-732-9299 ckhessdesign@outlook.com


DanBgraphics

Creative pro with 20+ years of lead design & illustration experience - developing brand messages, ad concepts, info-graphics, and logo development. I enjoy distilling complex ideas to clear, visual solutions.

Contact: Dan Brennan, Creative Lead 608-695-0844 23boom@gmail.com


Dig Design

Dig Design, founded in Los Angeles, California, is now "conveniently-located" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amy Decker operates Dig Design as a highly-focused boutique agency, with access to an extensive resource network of creative and technical professionals. In keeping with Amy's philosophy that "good design is good business," Dig Design is a results-driven firm that delivers integrated brand communications in a cost-effective and timely manner. Dig Design has worked with a broad range of clients ranging from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies with internationally known brands.

Contact: Amy Decker, Owner/Creative Director 414-763-4008 amy@digdesignmedia.com


Evoke Idea Group

Business-focused design to evoke reactions, create brand awareness and build loyalty. Evoke Idea Group is a full-service creative company delivering custom branding, marketing strategy and graphic design services. We are thinkers, leaders and most importantly — doers. For more than two decades, we’ve helped some of the world’s most trusted brands captivate and convert customers through impactful print and digital projects. We'd love to learn more about your business and goals. Let's schedule a call to see how we can help.

Contact: Jennifer Sailer, Creative Director 630-639-8985 jsailer@evokeideagroup.com


GARY MARKSTEIN DESIGN

Over 20 years of experience creating award-winning fresh and innovative ideas and concepts under tight deadlines is the expertise GARY MARKSTEIN DESIGN offers. Whether you need an illustration in a particular style, compelling graphic design, or advertising concepts that sing, we offer quality work with attention to detail. Need several DIFFERENT approaches of campaign ideas for marketing your product? We THRIVE on the idea process and will produce quality creative choices for you. Need something quickly? We can work in a fast turnover time with top professional work other studios can't match.

Contact: Gary Markstein, Designer 414-405-5330 garymarkstein@mac.com


J R La Palm Creative

I am a Milwaukee-based creative problem solver with a penchant for leaving things in a better place than I found them. I specialize in helping your organization be its best through advertising and marketing, branding and identity, photo editing, social media, web design, and more. Not sure what you need? No idea where to start? I will guide you through the creative process to ensure your needs are met and expectations are exceeded.

Contact: Jaime La Palm, Graphic Designer 414-394-7961 jaime@jrlapalm.com


Jinger Schroeder, Inc.

I take great pride in the work I do and my clients continue to work with me because of my creative solutions, attention to detail and fun attitude. With over 20 years experience in art direction and graphic design I have worked with all different types of businesses. Many of my longest clients use me as an out-of-house agency and/or design firm doing everything from advertising to branding and packaging. Many smaller companies and start-ups use my services to get their brand off the ground with logo and website design. Since I work with my clients one-on-one I get to know them and their business in a way many others cannot.

Contact: Jinger Schroeder, Creative 608-442-7296 jinger@jingerschroeder.com


JKon Design

Why pay agency prices for agency quality design? JKon Design offers design agency quality for freelance design prices. Whether you're looking for branding and logo design, print and advertising design, web design and development, or custom illustration, JKon Design can help. So take a look around ... you'll find a variety of print and digital pieces to choose from along with examples and prices. That's right ... the prices are posted to help you budget for your project.

Contact: John Konecny, Owner 262-720-4547 john_konecny@yahoo.com


Kampf Theis Illustration & Design

With passion for the arts, outdoor activity, and caregiving, Sandra Theis has combined her professional and personal interests into a business that reflects the beauty of nature and gentle side of life. The subject matter of Sandra’s sensitive illustrations includes the people and organizations with whom she’s worked and volunteered throughout her career – children, animals, aging and disabled adults, the environment, and education. Following her early studies and career in counseling and activities leadership, Sandra’s innate creative talent led her to pursue a degree in graphic design. Contact Sandra with the information above, to hire her for your next publication, promotion, or greeting card project.

Contact: Sandra Theis, Owner/Creative Director 320-493-7038 sandraktheis@gmail.com


Lauren McClone Design

Lauren McClone is a Milwaukee-based graphic designer available for long or short term freelance design projects. Offering a diverse range of experience, she has had the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, Major League sporting organizations, world-class universities, start-ups, non-profits, and many other industries. Call or email to set up a free consultation for your next design project.

Contact: Lauren McClone, Graphic Designer 262-613-9985 laurenmcclone@gmail.com


Lidia Varesco Design

Lidia Varesco Design is a friendly woman-owned branding and marketing design studio in Chicago. I am a Certified Brand Strategist and empower organizations to make a change through strategic branding and marketing. I work with nonprofits, associations, higher education, and social entrepreneurs. I can hit the ground running on small or large projects. I can manage a project from concept to completion, or just help in a pinch. I'm detail-oriented and love schedules and deadlines. Most importantly, I get to know you and your mission and become a part of your team. I'm also an international speaker and present webinars, conference sessions, and courses on branding and creative marketing for nonprofits and associations. Lidia Varesco celebrated 24 years in business in 2024.

Contact: Lidia Varesco Racoma, Art Director & Designer 773-850-0578 lidia@lsvdesign.com


Liz Schaefer Design, LLC

Helping small companies and their products get off the ground and grow is my passion. My belief in establishing a good relationship as well as excellent communication with each of my clients helps me produce the professional work they are looking for. A Wisconsin native I'm constantly looking for new clients to help grow my business. From Milwaukee to Madison and everywhere in between, I’d love to hear from you! Contact me about any creative project you have in mind, I'd love to chat!

Contact: Liz Schaefer, Designer/Owner 608-217-3422 liz@lizschaeferdesign.com


Lone Shoe Graphics

As a native Milwaukeean, Cathy B. has a pure love for all things local and everything that makes the city special. A lifelong doodler, Cathy graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in art education. Her love of doodling led her in a different direction and into graphic design. She honed her design skills at two large ad agencies in Milwaukee, doing design for major international corporations. Feeling lost in the corporate world, Cathy found solace in the nonprofit sector by doing design to promote good, not goods. With over a decade of experience under her belt, Cathy currently runs her own shop with her awesome dog Archie and her guardian angel dog, Alice.

Contact: Catherine Brautigam, Graphic Designer 414-628-0080 cathy@loneshoegraphics.com


McDill Design

McDill Design is a graphic design firm specializing in corporate identity, promotional literature, packaging, illustration, Web design and development. McDill Design is your design project resource.

Contact: Erin Raba, Marketing Director 414-277-8111 ebrandt@mcdilldesign.com


Rash Design

Visual communication for the insurance, financial and technology industries. Rash Design helps clients promote their products, services and research to potential new business, and establish themselves as thought leaders within their industry.

Contact: Jennifer Rash, Principal 917-699-6762 jennifer@rashdesign.com


Ratkaj Designs

Freelance Art Director working with businesses and individuals to develop new brands through logo design and development, promotional design, direct marketing, web design, email marketing, event promotion, infographics, and photo art direction.

Contact: Rochelle Ratkaj Moser, Art Director and Visual Problem Solver 717-576-5050 ratkaj@gmail.com


Ripped Designs

Bringing 20 years of experience both traditionally and through digital design. We have a background in large format printing, packaging design and building digital applications from the ground up. Our design background creates a coherent, yet eclectic body of work. We help build brands from the ground up with creative strategy, ahead of deadline, satisfying client expectations and meeting branding requirements. Ripped Designs can handle all of your requests while bringing a fun, innovative edge to your advertising needs.

Contact: Michele Ripp, Graphic Designer 262-224-1824 michelearipp@gmail.com


Steve Biel Design and Illustration

Steve Biel Design and Illustration is a Milwaukee based studio offering design services to clients of all sizes. I have over 20 years of experience working with non-profit arts organizations and for-profit corporations. My work encompasses a broad spectrum of creative projects, both print and digital, designed to increase visibility for clients. I establish conceptual and stylistic direction for design projects and collaborate with clients, writers, and photographers to direct the creative vision and project management.

Contact: Steve Biel, Designer/Owner 262-309-1541 steve@stevebiel.com


Streamline Jacks

We're the Jacks, and we're here to help you with your next big venture. You're in charge, but if you need a hand, we're your go-to for clever, budget-friendly, creative solutions. Need a logo, landing page, or launch campaign? What about event planning, product catalog design, or new restaurant menus? We've got you covered. We've worked with everyone from startups to global brands, and we're ready to help you succeed.

Contact: Jordan Philbrook, Co-Owner 815-878-3249 info@streamlinejacks.com


T Anderson Studio of Design

With a passion for design, commitment to excellence, and a proven ability to communicate through the combination of art and technology, we specialize in branding, advertising, creative services, media services, sales and marketing materials, capability brochures, promotional materials, package design, logo design, illustration, retouching, pre-press, website design and much more.

Contact: Tami Anderson, Owner 262-271-0752 tsunnymoon922@aol.com


Tammy Landis Creative LLC

Independent creative with history of leading creative design for agencies and corporations­ — including in-depth branding and collateral for a Fortune 100 company. More than 10 years of experience providing art direction, business consultation and vendor management. Specialties include graphic design for print and digital media. See site for a portfolio of work. Let's connect to discuss your design needs.

Contact: Tammy Landis, Founder/Art Director/Graphic Designer 414-331-4654 TammyLandis@TammyLandisCreative.com


The Simons Group

The Simons Group provides world-class writing and graphic design to create cost-effective communications — both print and electronic — with impact and style. From concept to completion, clients work directly with a dedicated in-house creative team. Whether the assignment requires total project management or simply assistance with individual services, The Simons Group offers a full spectrum of creative solutions.

Contact: Lee Simons Zoldan, President 312-252-8900 lzoldan@thesimonsgroup.com


Tree Cut Stars Design Studio LLC

Trees Cut Stars is a multidisciplinary design studio that creates engaging and effective ways to build trust and authority in your brand through graphic design, branding and web design. We enter this world in a state of wide-eyed wonder and Trees Cut Stars is an assertion that branding and marketing should strive for the same. Balancing experience with a wide variety of clients including healthcare, tech, entertainment, food and government, I am well-equipped to help solve your design needs. I have extensive experience working with agencies as well as businesses large and small. Having worked remotely for years, I am happy to work with clients anywhere. Have a project? Let's talk!

Contact: Eric Krueger, Principal/Designer 414-324-5982 eric@treecutstars.com


Woychick Design

Since 1989, we have helped mission-driven organizations raise awareness, inspire donors, and move people to action. We help make great ideas happen. Our work is characterized by rigorous inquiry that helps us form a more holistic view of the organizations we work with. We believe that successful outcomes are built on a deep understanding of an organization’s people, traditions, and audiences. Our process is time-tested and scalable to work with clients of all sizes and complexity, and ensures that all recommendations are based on context, not conjecture. Our depth of experience is demonstrated in our work, our methods, and our results.

Contact: Dan Woychick, Creative Director 612-825-5400 dan@woychickdesign.com


Z Factory

Z Factory is a creative studio that challenges and inspires businesses to be inventive in their design and marketing solutions. We specialize in business branding, advertising, print and web design, and marketing. Does your business need to shift gears? Let us help.

Contact: Cary Zartman, Creative Czar 773-860-4280 cary@zfactory.net

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