ArtVersion® has been ranked #1 among the Top 100 Design Agencies in Chicago by The Manifest in it December 2025 industry report.
The ranking is based on verified client reviews, service quality, and consistent delivery across branding & web design, and UX/UI design & digital work. ArtVersion earned top marks for timeliness, service excellence, and client recommendation, reinforcing its position as a trusted design partner for organizations seeking clarity, craft, and long-term impact.
Founded in 1999, ArtVersion operates studios in Chicago and Northbrook and works with clients across industries including technology, manufacturing, professional services, and enterprise organizations. The agency’s #1 placement reflects sustained performance over time, not a single project or campaign, and highlights its ability to balance strategic thinking with executional depth.
The Manifest’s annual rankings evaluate agencies based on real client feedback and independent research, offering prospective clients a transparent view into agency performance. ArtVersion’s recognition at the top of the Chicago design category underscores its continued leadership in delivering high-quality design systems, digital platforms, and brand experiences.
View ArtVersion’s #1 ranking on The Manifest
Design Philosophy Behind the Work
The recognition ArtVersion team has received reflects how the agency approaches design day to day, not a particular style or trend. The work is built around structure and intent. Before anything is made visible, there is an effort to understand how a system needs to function, how people move through it, and where complexity creates friction.
Design decisions are shaped by use, not presentation. Interfaces, websites, and brand systems are evaluated based on whether they hold up over time, whether they remain clear as content grows, and whether they support real behavior rather than ideal scenarios. That often means spending more time on hierarchy, flow, and constraints than on surface expression.
This way of working carries across disciplines. Branding is treated as a system that needs to scale. Web design is approached as an environment people return to, not a one-time experience. UX work is grounded in research and testing, but also in practical judgment built through repetition and iteration. The goal is not novelty. It is clarity that lasts.
Over time, this perspective has shaped how ArtVersion works with clients, how teams collaborate, and how decisions are made. It favors consistency over shortcuts and depth over speed. That discipline is what continues to guide the work, regardless of platform, industry, or format.