Daake Design — Strategic Branding & Graphic Design Agency in Chicago

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Chicago · Est. 2008 · Available for Projects

Design That
Defines Brands.

Strategic graphic design and branding for businesses at pivotal moments. We craft identities that are bold, lasting, and unmistakably yours.

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Selected Work

Projects that
move the needle.

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Modern glass skyscraper reflecting sky, clean corporate architecture, bright airy environment with white light
Brand Identity · 2025

Meridian Financial

A Unified Vision for Growth

Elegant minimal product packaging on white surface, bright studio lighting, clean airy environment
Packaging Design · 2025

Solara Packaging

The Future of First Impressions

Bold geometric logo mark on bright white background, high contrast, clean studio environment
Logo & Identity · 2024

Nomad Collective

Revitalizing a Beloved Brand

Modern healthcare facility interior, bright white walls, clean minimalist medical environment, airy natural light
Visual Communication · 2024

Atlas Healthcare

Clarity Through Complexity

Premium spirit bottles on dark wooden surface, warm amber lighting, sophisticated moody bar environment
Brand Strategy · 2024

Vanta Spirits

Distilling an Identity

What We Do

Design services
built for impact.

From initial strategy to final execution, we deliver design that moves businesses forward. Each service is a commitment to precision and purpose.

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Branding & Identity

Complete brand systems built from the ground up — strategy, visual language, guidelines, and rollout support for organizations ready to own their market.

From positioning to final assets, we build brands that last decades.

02

Logo Design

Iconic marks that communicate your core identity in a single glance. Crafted with precision, tested across every context.

Timeless over trendy — marks that hold their power for years.

03

Packaging Design

Shelf presence that stops shoppers cold. We design packaging that communicates premium quality before a single word is read.

The first impression your product makes in the real world.

04

Marketing & Advertising

Campaigns, collateral, and advertising materials that align perfectly with your brand and convert attention into action.

Consistent, compelling design across every touchpoint.

05

Visual Communication

Strategy-led design that ensures every visual element speaks clearly, consistently, and with purpose across all channels.

Clarity and coherence across your entire visual ecosystem.

Not sure which service fits your needs? Let's talk through it.

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About the Studio

Design is not
decoration. It's strategy.

Daake Design, Inc. is a Chicago-based graphic design and branding agency founded on a simple belief: that great design doesn't just look good — it solves problems, builds trust, and drives growth.

From our studio on North State Street, we partner with ambitious businesses at pivotal moments — whether they're launching a new brand, evolving an existing identity, or bringing a product to market for the first time. We lean in with leaders who understand that visual communication is the heartbeat of their business.

Our work spans branding, logo design, packaging, marketing materials, and visual communication strategy. Every project begins with deep listening and ends with design that is bold, lasting, and unmistakably yours.

“The brand is the heartbeat of your business. We make sure it beats with clarity, confidence, and purpose.”
— Daake Design Philosophy
Modern design studio workspace with bright natural light, clean white walls, open floor plan, professional creative environment
Chicago Studio · Floor 7
15+Years of Practice
200+Brands Elevated
98%Client Retention
4Industry Awards

NAICS 541430

Professional Graphic Design Services

Chicago, IL

750 N. State St.

Client Stories

What our clients
say about us.

Our company has doubled since we rebranded with Daake. The identity they built for us is bold, distinctive, and has completely changed how prospects perceive us from the first touchpoint.

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Marcus Ellison

Founder & CEO · Meridian Financial Group

Working with Daake felt like having a strategic partner, not just a vendor. They understood our vision deeply and translated it into a visual language that genuinely represents who we are.

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Priya Nair

VP of Marketing · Atlas Healthcare

The packaging design they created for us stopped buyers cold at trade shows. Three buyers told us it was the most distinctive packaging in our category. That's the Daake effect.

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James Kowalski

Director of Product · Solara Consumer Brands

From kickoff to final delivery, the process was clear, collaborative, and incredibly thorough. We've worked with other design agencies — nobody brings this level of strategic thinking.

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Simone Carter

CMO · Vanta Spirits Co.

Daake gave us a brand identity that finally matches the quality of our work. Our pitch deck conversion rate went up significantly within the first quarter after the rebrand.

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Rahul Mehta

Managing Partner · Nomad Collective Ventures

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Let's build something
bold together.

Ready to define your brand? Start the conversation — we respond to every inquiry within one business day.

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Submissions are forwarded directly to ceo@daakedesigninc.com