The Expression of Ideas

Conjure is a firm dedicated to developing creative, targeted communications that enhance our clients’ presence and bring their message to life.

Strategic analysis and market data alone cannot create distinction at the point of contact. Experience, intuition, creativity, and brand development expertise all inform the successful project or program. We believe that an in-depth understanding of our clients’ business, industry and objectives is paramount to supporting and strengthening their brand and business message.

Time and capital are more precious than ever. Achieving tangible results efficiently is critical. From international corporations to non-profit institutions, Conjure’s success is evidenced by its enduring client relationships.

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Located in Chicago, but we do work all over the nation. From Fortune 100’s to non-profits, we apply the same critical thinking, strategy and creative design differentiation to all projects and clients.

4536 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
312.733.8895

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Assess
Before we do anything, we listen. Through clear communications and digging questions, we gain a deep understanding of our clients’ business situation. Then we watch their competition, what they do, how they do it and where they put their flag in the ground. We look to position our clients in a place where the competition is not, and with a message that is genuine and authentic.

1 — Observe situation

2 — Interview staff

3 — Understand the audience

4 — Establish goals

5 — Create timeline

Invent
Here is where the problem solving gets rolling. We take our understanding of our client’s market realities and explore ways to differentiate from the competition. We work past preconceived notions to fresh ideas and new realities. The questions don’t stop, they just get more focused.

1 — Competitive visual audit

2 — Investigate examples

3 — Incorporate research

4 — Collaborative brainstorming

5 — Discuss opinions

6 — Message development

Create
Every project and client is unique. The structure of our work takes many forms. Whether it’s a white paper, print piece, website, or broadcast, no two executions are alike.

1 — Develop ideas

2 — Design concepts

3 — Project specifications

4 — Present prototype concepts

5 — Gather feedback

6 — Refine and approve

Produce
We build off of an agreed-upon plan, structure and message. Conjure delivers famously detailed prototypes, specifications and production schedules intended to uncover problems well before we reach this expensive and time-sensitive stage. We take great pride in our work by managing every process from art creation to messaging, physical construction to user experience testing, consistency to differentiation.

1 — Implement final solution

2 — Monitor quality

3 — Test and confirm

4 — Turn over deliverables

Manage
Communication is an everchanging landscape. In addition to monitoring what we have built, we are always looking for ways to extend the conversation, broaden our clients’ reach and assure return on investment.

1 — Track analysis

2 — Chart against goals

3 — Outline next steps

industries served

Architecture & Design
Arts & Entertainment
Community Services
Consumer Goods
Construction
Education
Financial Services
Healthcare

Hospitality
Insurance
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas 
Professional Services
Retail & Restaurant
Real Estate
Transportation

Clients we’ve worked with

U. S. Steel
Morningstar
Northwestern University
Fairmont Chicago
Rand McNally
Sofitel Chicago
JAMA Network
Magnetar Capital
Billerud
Fellowes
The Walsh Group
CTL Group
The Graceful Ordinary
Reflection Point
Sodexo
Kishwaukee Brewing Co.
The Hartford
REDI Cincinnati
BrewBike
IDEX
Duravant
Phillips 66

General Cable
Limitless Coffee & Tea
Sounhaus
BMO Harris Bank
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Blackwood BBQ
QuantLab
Loyola Medicine
CSX Corporation
Fast Radius
Intonation
American Medical Association
Gem City Spirits
Morgan Li
Brown-Forman
ICC
Jones Lang LaSalle
Aga Khan University
Optimo Hats
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Skender Construction
Chicago Yacht Club

Koenig & Strey
Indiana University
Settlement Music School
Verso Corporation
L-3 Communications
Chicago Cares
Kellogg School of Management
Protein Bar
NewPage Corporation
Morgan Stanley
Ludwig Cancer Research
M3 Capital Partners
Threshold Acoustic
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Children’s Choir
Stora Enso
Chase
DePaul University
Smart Museum of Art
Rubloff
Molex
Horween Leather