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Elevating Spaces
CHICAGO'S BEST
VISUAL STORYTELLERS

Ready to transform how your message and visual brand communicates across your environment?  Let's create something great!  Our experienced team delivers comprehensive services to clients across all industry types, project sizes, challenges and solutions needed to make it happen.

We create distinctive memorable experiences that visually convey what your business is all about.

Architectural Signage          Visual Communications          Specialty Fabrication          Custom Finishes          Environmental Graphic Design (EGD)
It's much more than bricks & mortar.  Your space is at the center of it all.  It should speak your mission, message, culture, brand and people.  Transforming the visual landscape is essential for creating best impressions, impactful messages and connecting it to all.
Move people literally, figuratively and emotionally.  A picture is worth a thousand words, so imagine what your entire space is worth.  Make it be seen, understood and resonate!

Our experience shows as consultants, creative visionaries, strategists, highly skilled fabricators and field technicians who bring their individual expertise to our overall team to deliver smart planning, quality craftsmanship and best placement of everything across your space.

From our dynamic creative studio and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chicago's West Loop Neighborhood, we have everything you need for your project's success!

COLORFUL IDEAS

We have you covered by providing all consulting, design, project management, manufacturing & installation services for a fully streamlined and integrated process.  After assessing the situation, asking the right questions and listening to your needs, we identify the best solutions for you.

Then we get to work putting together the right roadmap to achieve your objectives most cost effectively.  We'll perfectly execute the plan from start to finish to elevate your space!

We understand every space & project has specific messaging, visual branding and unique requirements.  Our seasoned team of professionals implements a winning process to develop the right signage, visual communications, graphics and specialty finishes to tell your story right.

Always maintaining a big picture focus while keeping an eye on details, we seamlessly blend form and function to elevate the communications, aesthetic appeal and functionality of any environment.

Enhance User Experiences And Convey Your Brand

With Clear Impactful Signage & Visuals

Move people colorfully from point A to point B and back again in not only a literal way but also

figuratively in how it all influences and resonates with them.


Make it a memorable & pleasant experience.  Make it count.  Your visuals are your brand's message

that drives the likeability and understanding of your company's message.

We do a complete onsite assessment of your space for both interior & exterior to understand your

needs, challenges along with any opportunites to deliver additional greatness.


After reviewing everything and our conversations with you, we integrate all info gathering such as

sight lines, traffic patterns, current issues, etc. for the best roadmap to achieve your goals.

Design, Manufacture & Install To Perfectly Communicate

Your Vision & Message Across The Space

Let's bring your vision to life by transforming your environment into a masterpiece of style and effectiveness that showcases your business.  We custom create and install all the visual communications solutions and speciality finishing touches to make your space special.

From custom signage, to living greenery walls, to acoustic solutions, to custom specialties, and lighting effects just to name a few that ties your entire space together.  You have one chance to make a first impression, so let's make it come alive!

Be seen and understood with impactful signage, visual graphics & specialty finishes that elevates your environment and visual brand.  Whether you're a small business seeking a standout storefront sign or large corporation in need of visual branding & communications.

We bring the right mix of experience, skills, talents and know-how to make your project exceptional.  We are client focused and committed to the highest level of smart thinking, creativity, quality craftsmanship and service you expect.

Architectural Design That Communicates & Brands Your Space

We step-up, so you can stand-out.  Working with us brings special results.  It means exceptional client service, sharp designs, smart planning, a transparent process, and a committed team of expert designers, visionary strategists, fabricators, project managers and installers.

Teaming with you is our honor and we always have your best interests in mind.  We work hard and you can count on us to get you where you need to be. 

RECENT WORK
Architectural Signage, Graphics & Visuals Powerfully Influences How Your Space Engages, Connects And Influences People

Room Identification Signage

Directories & Wayfinding

ADA Braille, Code & Life Safety

Dimensional Letters & Logos

Plaques & Donor Recognition / History Walls

Digital Message Centers

Video Walls

Wall / Glass / Floor Graphics

Privacy Vinyl

Display Cabinets

Brand-Centric Theming

Trade Show / Event Displays



Interior, Exterior, Wayfinding, Digital & Custom Specialty Finishes



Channel Letters

Pylon, Blade, Cabinet & Monument Signs

Post & Panel / Directional Signs

High Elevation Building Signage

Campus Wide & Greenspace Signs

Sculptures & Statues

Storefront Signs

Vinyl Banners

Awnings & Canopies

Sign Painting & Murals

Large Format Printing

Carpentry, Masonry, Steel & Excavating Work

It's Showtime !

Consulting & Strategy

Site Surveys, Samples & Prototyping

Permit & Variance Approvals

Sign & Display Location Mapping

Artwork, Content Creation & CAD / Revit 3D Concepting

Message Schedule & Wayfinding Planning

Quality Manufacturing & Professional Installation

Removals & General Contracting Services

Doing It Everywhere

Businesses Across All Industries

Associations & Non Profit Organizations

Real Estate Developers

Property Management Companies

Architects & Design Agencies

General Contractors & Construction Managers

Retailers & Merchandisers

Manufacturing & Distribution

City & Government

This is in our DNA as we deeply understand how to communicate and elevate spaces.  There's nothing we can't do and we push our design & manufacturing teams to constantly come up with innovative materials and new approaches.  We strive to always be a step ahead for our clients.
Our mission and vision is laser focused to help you reach new heights.  Let's achieve something special that exceeds your expectations and levels-up to visually tell your story right.

Office & Renovations

Multi-Unit Residential

Healthcare & Senior Living

Financial Services

Hotels & Hospitality / Restaurants & Lounges

Greenspace, Campus & School / University

Retail & Storefront

Stadiums & Arenas / Theater & Cinema

Conferences & Events

RGB Color Programmable Face-Lit LED Channel Letters
SOLUTIONS
Everything For Everyone
OUR PROCESS
Eye Catching Design Custom Built Your Way
Top Quality Manufacturing & Professional Installation
Total Planning & Execution Success

We Believe Clear Communication Throughout A Project Is Critical To A Successful Outcome

Our workspace just clicks now.
Functional, brand centric and effectively connects to everyone working or visiting our office.


Diane R. - Kraft Heinz Corp.

No Attitudes Or Platitudes, Just Results

We Reply Fast

Mike Gallo

President & CEO Founder

Environmental Graphics Inspire, Motivate, Calm, Sets The Vibe & Renews The Setting


What else can do all of this while also being changeable?  What makes a cool space?  What makes it tick?


Environmental graphics, printed & custom specialty finishes can create a mood, set the experience and convey the sense of a brand without saying a word.  Images speak louder than words and our experience in this  is exceptional.

Achieve the most efficient, impactful and effective use of your space!

Kathy Rossi

Vice President Creative

From start to finish we handle it all with a seamless integrated approach collaborating with you to provide smart strategy & planning.  Our experienced team listens to you, asks the right questions, assesses your situation with strategic review, discussion & onsite analysis to understand your needs.

Then we put together the necessary pieces to create a roadmap for success to get you there.  Once the plan is in place, we perfectly execute across all project phases.  We streamline the process for best results to achieve your goals.

Stand out to be seen and understood.  We help make your visual message and brand speak up.  Make it resonate, inform and inspire.  Make it meaningful & memorable.  No matter what the project at hand, we know how to accomplish what you need.
We make sure you have the right message in all the right places.  Let's make it shine and transform your space.  Together, we can embark on a journey of creativity, collaboration & success!

We've been around the block so our in depth experience excels at even the most challenging and complex projects.  No matter how big or small the project and whatever the budget may be, we understand how to best get the job done right.

Always on specifications, on budget, on time and on the mark.  Our knowledge, approach, professionalism and execution is second to none.

Dynamic Vision &  Proven Experience

Megan McKinley

Vice President Operations

Kevin Westfield

Vice President Manufacturing

Built For This To Deliver Success

This group is outstanding.  Sharp thinking, hard working and real results that matter.

Exceptional quality.  Top visual branding and communications professionals who knows what works.

They deliver exceptionalism on every project.


Bob W. - McDonald's Corp.

Custom Sign Crafters was great on a $200M new development providing all signage.
They also created visual branding elements to convey the luxury image of this residential building.
Excellent service, creativity, quality and professionalism.  Highly recommend.


Jim M. - McHugh Construction Corp.
Custom SIGN Crafters
171 N. Aberdeen Street
Chicago, IL 60607
773.270.0020

Deborah Hunter

Vice President Consulting

Wesley

Chief Spirit Leader

Jayden Belfour

Vice President Project Management

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Our mission is to deliver the goods as your competitive advantage as a full-service custom architectural signage and visual communications partner creating strong communicative and visually influencing brand experiences across your environment.  You have one chance to make a first impression.

Make it count by being seen and understood to drive your message home.  Our exceptional service, experience, planning and top quality manufacturing & installation delivers the right solutions to achieve your goals.

OUR TEAM

It begins with our people, their amazing talents and the culture they foster.  The right experience, approach, attitude and focus goes a long way.  This is how we create success for clients.  We are 97 strong and we've been around the block and know how to do it right with a real world approach.

Our consultants, estimators, engineers, fabricators, project managers, installers and maintenance crews are all in total sync with our clients' goals and project tasks at hand.  We prepare and execute like no one else. 

The right mix of sharp branding professionals, free flowing creatives, strategic masterminds, detailed project managers and highly skilled fabricators & installers. Everything we do is designs, manages and creates top quality.

Our diverse skills across all project areas creates success on all project types and challenges.  We're built for this and our experience is next level.

You have our total commitment backed by our consultative smarts, powerful design, excellent project management, pinpoint execution, quality manufacturing & professional installation.  Our experience brings the perfect visual communications & branding to move people across your space.

We work at the office to keep a keen eye on things.  We answer our phones and quickly reply to emails.  We have your back as you can always count on us for what you need.

Our Team Averages 25 Years Experience (175 In Dog Years).  Solid, Steady, True To The Core & Unconditionally Loyal
TESTIMONIALS

Custom Sign Crafters is the best we've worked with.  They are very knowledgable and took the time to

understand our business needs.  They handled our corporate relocation rebranding with perfection.

They work hard, keep their word, and care.  Can't say enough great things about their work.


Lisa R. - Walgreens Corp.

We were overwhelmed on how to proceed with the renovation and rebranding of our office space.
We were referred to Custom Sign Crafters and they helped define our vision and put
into a workable plan.  All was managed, designed, built and perfectly installed.


Susan W. - Mondelez Corp.
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We're ready to help you on a new project or one already in process you need to get across the finish line.  Let's brainstorm!  Whatever the situation, we can come up with something great.  We think differently and will give you a new perspective for your project's success.
We know the process can be overwhelming but we make it easy.  Drop us a line to connect.  Send us a date & time to meet in person, online or by phone to see the value add we'll bring to you!
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Custom SIGN Crafters LLC

Ryan Sloane

Vice President Field Services

Connect Your Space To People With Clarity, Authenticity And Purpose
To Communicates Your Core Mission & Brand Message
Effectively Move People From Point A To Point B -And- Visually Connect People To Your Brand & Message
We Have All The Inspiration, Design, Ideas & Sharp Thinking To Make Your Project A Great Success! 
Experience Matters & We Have It
Uniquely Built For Your Success
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