We’re one of the top marketing solution providers in the Chicago area. We provide marketing communications and graphic design services to a select list of regional and national blue-chip clients. When you give us a call you’ll find how refreshing it can be to work with the principals rather than navigating layers of account handlers.
Overview
Since 1989, our goal has been to be a full-service communications design firm and have some fun along the way. We specialize in consumer and business-to-business communications, brand development and graphic design. Our services range from concept to design and final production for print, web and multi-media. We do great work and our clients enjoy working with us as much as they do getting great results.
People
We are a small group of dedicated individuals who bring diverse skills, expertise and imagination to the creation of successful solutions for you. Our philosophy is to be fair and honest, to work hard and work smart. Most of our growth has come from one client recommending us to another.
Amy Carrier, Production Manager
Renee Clark, Art Director
Joel Davies, Multimedia
Jessie Kehler, Office Assistant
Jen Walker, Graphic Designer
Jessica Studnicka, Graphic Designer
Joe Zeller, President
Louann Zeller, Vice President/Creative Director
Murphy, Director of Counter-Chicken-Dance Operations
While we enjoy earning praise from satisfied clients, winning recognition from our peers isn’t bad either. Here are some of our accomplishments over the past few years:
2007
American Corporate Identity 2008
APEX Award for Publication Excellence
Davey Award (3 Silver)
Graphic Design usa; American Graphic Design Award (3)
International Academy of Visual Arts, W3 Award (Silver)
M-real USA Corporate Communication Design Award
Magnum Opus Award for Publications Management (Silver)
Printing Industries of America, Premier Print Award
2006
American Corporate Identity 2007 (2)
Aster Award (1 Gold, 1 Silver)
Davey Award (1 Gold, 2 Silver)
Graphic Design usa: American Graphic Design Award (7)
Graphis Poster Annual 2006
Printing Industries of America, Premier Print Award (Best of Division)
2005
American Corporate Identity 2006 (2)
APEX Award for Publication Excellence
Aster Award (Silver)
The Big Book of Business Cards
Graphic Design usa: American Graphic Design Award (11)
Printing Industries of America, Premier Print Award (3)
2004
1000 Greetings (5)
American Corporate Identity 2005
APEX Award for Publication Excellence
The Best of Letterhead and Logo Design
Creativity 33
Graphic Design usa: American Graphic Design Award (2)
M-real USA Corporate Communication Design Award
Magnum Opus Award for Publications Management
Neenah Paper (Silver Medal)
2003
American Corporate Identity 2004
APEX Award for Publication Excellence
The Big Book of Color in Design
The Big Book of New Design Ideas (2)
Graphic Design usa: American Graphic Design Award (6)
Governor's Award, Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism
M-real USA Zandi Award (Best of Show)
Marketing: Concepts and Strategies
Neenah Paper (Bronze Medal)
Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce, Good To Great Award
Printing Industries of America, Premier Print Award (2)
2002
American Corporate Identity 2003 (3)
The Best of Business Card Design 5
The Big Book of Logos
Global Corporate Identity
Graphic Design usa: American Graphic Design Award (2)
Harvey Communication Measurement (Advertising Readership Award)
Location
ZGraphics is located just east of the Fox River in the historic town of East Dundee, Illinois, approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
From the east: I-90 West to Beverly Road, right (north) on Beverly Road to Highway 72 (Higgins Road), left (west) on 72 to River Street, right (north) on River Street.
From the west: I-90 East to Highway 31, left (north) on Highway 31 to Highway 72 (Main Street), right (east) on 72 to River Street, left (north) on River Street.
design solutions that communicate®
