In Illinois, most design project projects cost between $500 and $5,000 per project, with a typical price near $1,500. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical design project cost
$500 – $5,000
per project · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Design project cost breakdown
- Logo design$300 – $1,500typical $750
- Brochure design$500 – $2,500typical $1,200
- Full brand identity$2,000 – $10,000typical $5,000
At a glance
- Typical range$500 – $5,000
- Unitper project
- Cities covered50
What Graphic Design costs
Typical fee for a freelance graphic designer to create a brand identity (logo, color palette, typography) or a single marketing piece like a brochure or social media kit. Extensive projects or experienced agencies cost more.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does a typical design project cost?
A single logo might run $300–$1,500, while a full brand identity can be $2,000–$10,000. Brochures or social kits are $500–$2,500.
What drives the price of design work?
Scope, number of revisions, project complexity, designer's experience, and whether it's a freelancer or agency. Rush jobs cost more.
How can I save on design costs?
Provide clear briefs, limit revisions, bundle services, choose a freelancer over an agency, or use pre-designed templates if appropriate.