Chicago Graphic Design Studio & Branding Agency

SEPIA STUDIO, THE ART DIVISION OF CUSHING + COMPANY

We are Chicago-based graphic designers with extensive backgrounds in print production.

Our mission is to be your brand partner; to help you realize your vision and bring your brand to life through thoughtful collaboration and creative design. Our team of Chicago-based graphic designers have extensive backgrounds in print production and use that know-how to translate ideas from screen to print-fabrication-installation reality seamlessly.

It’s important to us to approach every project, big or small, with the same attention to detail and intentional design process. From social media posts to multi-floor branded architectural graphics packages, we are passionate about helping clients tell their story in their voice.

We love proportion, design heirarchy, storytelling, and all the technical things we do behind the scenes, like color matching, paint-to-pantone translations, reading architectural drawings, and more.

Our Capabilities

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Environmental Graphics

scope development

timeline, donor + employee recognition wall/displays

window, wall, floor, ceiling, glass, any-surface graphic design

artwork curation and creation

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Signage + Wayfinding

life safety, compliance, ADA, and workplace room signage design

wayfinding and directional signage systems for campuses, parking garages, offices, etc...

exterior monuments and awnings design

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Fabrication + Dimensional Displays

3D logos, lit signage, lenticular displays, and millwork decor

retail + storefront window displays

event + tradeshow graphic design and planning

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Marketing Collateral

infographics, social media content, newsletters, advertisements, digital campaigns

brochures, annual reports, handbooks

corporate and retail, books, and presentations

stickers, forms, product labels, store signage

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Brand Development

logos, typography, style guides, and usage guidelines

custom brand refresh packages, website audits, and rollouts

UX/UI recommendations and web element design

Frequently Asked Questions

We know choosing the right graphic design team comes with a few “wait, how does this work?” moments. That’s why we pulled together our most common FAQs to give you quick, clear answers without the fluff. If you don’t see your question here, we’re always just a message away!

What kinds of graphic design services do we offer? We offer a variety of print, digital, and environmental graphic design services, with deliverables ranging from social media posts to booklets to new workspace branded graphic packages.

What is the turnaround time for a project? This can vary based on complexity and we'll work with you upfront to create a schedule. On average, a digital asset can take up to one week plus revisions, whereas a new construction environmental package can take up to 16 weeks to finalize the design. We can flex to fit in around your construction schedule or event.

How do we charge?

Our hourly design rate is $180/hour. We'll always start with a conversation in order to provide a price proposal up front to you based on your project needs, and use our experience and context clues to best quote a full design total at the start.

If we’ll be translating the design into production and installation as well, we can help provide cost estimation on the overall project and design within your budget. We're not afraid to value-engineer our designs as well if we need to explore that options. We get it!

What information do we need from you?

We'll ask for your branded assets like brand guidelines, logos, messaging, fonts, and any inspiration you might already be gathering/like. We'll also ask who your audience is, who your decision makers are, and what your internal approval process would look like. Having this info prepped before we start your project will keep it moving as efficiently as possible.

How many people are on the design team?

Our creative studio of 4 has a range of different design backgrounds with expertise in print production, architecture, UX/UI design, and traditional graphic design.

Featured Projects

With a foundation in environmental graphic design (EGD), Sepia Studio builds visual narratives that unfold across walls, windows, entryways, and shared spaces. Our work blends brand, architecture, and purpose—transforming built environments into immersive, story-driven experiences.

At every scale, the goal is the same: create work that resonates.