We’re designers. We find inspiration everywhere. But what really gets us going is being able to share our inspiration and obsessions with each other. Bring what inspires you and join us in the conversation at the AIGA Fueled event on Thursday, March 7th from 6:30-8:30pm. Read about the event and register here.

It’s truly an honor to be named one of the People To Watch in 2013 by Graphic Design USA (GD USA), among high-profile folks like Jessica Walsh, Tina Roth Eisenberg and Allan Peters. Check it out.

Tonight we opened our doors to the awesome Mentor Program held by AIGA Chicago. We shared how we got to where we are and gave a peek inside of our process with taking a project from beginning to end. See more photos.

We are officially the new Organizer of the CreativeMornings Chicago chapter. With 40+ cities participating on 6 continents, this monthly event inspires, motivates and entertains creative communities across the globe. Check out CreativeMornings.

The folks at Studio 1 Architects are just as awesome as their work. We updated their brand and gave them a new website that’s responsive, reflective of their style and just fun to look through. Launch the site.

Asia-Pacific Design (APD) is a worldwide annual collecting graphic design from designers and studios throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Our logo for Merchant made it in APD No. 8, their most recent issue.

Knoed Creative has a new home away from home. Located on Ravenswood, our new studio is full of character and O P E N space. Take a look.

In celebration of Chicago Design Week, AIGA Chicago asked us to create a short film about who we are, what we do and any advice we have for emerging designers. This is the result.

New season. New products. New look book. Working on the Jayson Home Spring/Summer 2012 issue made us want one of everything. Photography by Nicholas Gourguechon. See the design.

Brand Magazine recently published our work for Vosges in their recent issue of Spectrumism, a 200-page publication focused on showcasing excellence in brand design from studios and designers all over the world.

Designer Books recently published their second editions of Magic Branding and Magic Packaging. We’re thrilled to have 3 projects featured throughout both. Each book embodies the best in contemporary design from around the world and will soon be available through Amazon and retail stores.

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday, April 12 from 7-8pm? Come on over to the Apple Store Lincoln Park. We’ll be sharing our creative process and lessons learned in our evolution from being employees to freelancers to business owners. It’s free of charge and open to the public.

X-Doria is a new maker of fashion accessories for Apple products. We recently built their brand from the ground up, including the look and feel, logo, extensive packaging system and website. The packaging was recently featured on The Dieline and the website earned Website of the Day in Communication Arts. Check out the design or visit the website.

We were invited to be the first speakers of 2012 at the beloved Creative Mornings in Chicago on 1/27. The event was organized by Mig Reyes and hosted by Chicago Portfolio School. A big thanks to everyone who came out. Check out photos from the event!

Looking for a Black Hole Starter Kit or a bottle of uncertainty? You’re in luck. The Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co. store just launched. See the design or visit the website.

The logo and stationery design for Oven, an early-stage investment company for tech startups, is a winning entry in the Print 2011 Regional Design Annual. See the design.

Put on your space suits and grab some freeze dried ice cream. 826 Seattle just launched. See the design.

Gene’s Sausage Shop was recently published as 1 of 12 case studies in Fire It Up, a new book about restaurant branding. We couldn’t be more proud to have our work featured alongside notable agencies Pentagram, Mucca Design and Helms Workshop.

The website of Chicago interior designer Summer Thornton has a new look. See the design.

A new brand has been developed for Oven, an early-stage investment company for tech startups. See the design.

We had such a great experience working with the team at Jayson Home and Andy Barnes on the Jayson Home Fall 2011 catalog. Fresh off the press, check out the new look. See the design.

Choi’s Gallery recently published our identity design for Gene’s Sausage Shop and Oven. Copies are being sold at independent retailers throughout North America and China.

Look mom! 3 of our projects were recently published in Colour Party: Colours in Brand Corporate Identity. The books are being sold in stores throughout North America and China. Read more.

Smashing Magazine recently included our website design for Chicago L Shirts and RFRM in their Showcase of Beautiful (or Creative) E-Commerce Websites. We’re flattered!

The website of Kim’s side project, RFRM, has been selected as Site of the Day and was crowned with an honorable design mention on Awwwards. See the mention here.

This book is full of great projects and we’re happy to be a part of it. Our work for The Korte Company as well as our own wedding invitation got published in 1,000 More Greetings: Creative Correspondence for All Occasions. Grab a copy here.

It’s been exciting and delicious working with Vosges on their new line of baking mixes, holiday packaging, holiday chocolate molds, and much more. These new designs are the result of a lot of hard work and an incredible team. Read the review on The Dieline or see the designs.

Recently designed, this foldout pocket folder for The Korte Company received a nice write up on FPO. See the design.

The logo design for Talk3, a Web 3.0 technology company, is a winning entry in the Print 2010 Regional Design Annual. The issue will be in stores this November. See the design.

A new brand has been developed for Merchant, Madison’s first craft cocktail bar. Scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010, Merchant serves quality food in a rustic, relaxed setting. See the design.

The website of Kyle’s side project, Chicago L-Shirts, has been selected as Site of the Day by Awwwards. See the mention.

Gene’s Sausage Shop’s visual identity was published in Jeff Li’s book, Magic Branding, published by Designer Books. See the project.

A new brand, identity and website was created for RFRM Jewelry, one of Kim’s side projects. RFRM (pronounced Reform) is vintage inspired jewelry with a modern approach. See the new designs or visit the website.

We love chocolate. We love working with chocolatiers even more. Welcome the newest addition to our portfolio of clients, Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Based in Chicago, Vosges travels the world through chocolate and brings awareness to cultures through the exploration of spices, flowers, nuts and the obscure.

IdeaPaint won Honorable Mention for its package design in the 2010 I.D. Annual Design Review. Yay!

IdeaPaint was recently exhibited in the March/April issue of Communication Arts for its package design. What a nice write up. Read the review.

The Korte Company’s 50th anniversary book received a great review for its design on FPO. Read the review here.

The IdeaPaint packaging just received really nice reviews on The Dieline and Lovely Package, two of the leading online resources for package design inspiration.

Kim’s previous work with the IdeaPaint website has gained recognition on Site Inspire, Minimal Sites and Smashing Magazine for its design. Visit the site.

Nine projects Kyle designed at his previous company were featured in Tamye Riggs’ new book, Typeface: Classic Typography for Contemporary Design. The book features 60 classic typefaces and showcases the best in today’s design using typographic favorites like Helvetica, Garamond, Bodoni and Baskerville.

Kyle’s previous work with DePaul University and OWP/P was published in Graphic Design Referenced by the well-known and loved Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez Palacio. The book is a 400-page guide to the most commonly referenced terms, historical moments, landmark projects and practitioners in the field of graphic design.

It’s exciting and an honor to have The Korte Company’s 50th anniversary book be a winning entry in the Print 2008 Regional Design Annual.

OWP/P’s Phoenix brochure earned a spot in the 2008 Print Regional Design Annual, one of the most comprehensive surveys of graphic design in the United States.

The End Communications brochure was selected out of over 20,000 entries to represent Illinois in the 2007 Print Regional Design Annual.

The MagneCote swatch book was awarded a spot in the 2005 Communication Arts Advertising Annual. See the project.