Business Details
45 Years
experience
Integrated Marketing & Design Solutions
Since 1981, IDG has been delivering customer-focused, communications-driven design solutions that combine traditional and digital media expertise. Our comprehensive services span print design, responsive web development, corporate identity creation, and integrated direct mail/email campaigns, all designed to create cohesive brand experiences. With deep technical proficiency in content management systems like Drupal and WordPress, we build scalable websites while maintaining precise backend control through custom PHP/mySQL frameworks. Our team excels at strategic print management, leveraging production expertise to optimize costs through postal discounts and efficient sourcing.We specialize in creating fully integrated marketing campaigns where branding consistency across brochures, catalogs, email newsletters, and social media assets amplifies client impact. Through decades of experience with nonprofits, cultural institutions, and local businesses, we've refined processes that ensure predictable results without compromising creative excellence. Our commitment to budget-friendly pricing remains unchanged since our founding, making sophisticated marketing accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Services
Web Design
Print Design
Brand Development
Email Marketing
Direct Mail Campaigns
CMS Development
Graphic Design
Marketing Integration
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 30+ years creating award-winning designs for cultural institutions and nonprofits
- Full-service agency with in-house print production and digital expertise
- Proven track record with 20+ American Graphic Design Award recognitions
- Specialized in Drupal/WordPress CMS development with custom backend solutions
- Cost-saving postal discount expertise through strategic direct mail management
Services
Web Design
Creating responsive websites using Drupal and WordPress platforms while maintaining custom PHP/mySQL backend systems. Our designs ensure consistent branding across digital platforms and integrate seamlessly with print materials. We specialize in CMS-driven sites for easy client maintenance and long-term scalability.
Print Design
Offering comprehensive print solutions from brochures and catalogs to targeted advertising materials. Our expertise in typography and pre-press production ensures high-quality output while optimizing costs through strategic sourcing and postal discount programs for direct mail campaigns.
Brand Development
Building cohesive brand identities through logo design, corporate branding guidelines, and integrated marketing materials. We ensure consistent visual language across all touchpoints including digital platforms, print collateral, and environmental signage for maximum brand recognition.
Email Marketing
Designing custom email templates and marketing campaigns that integrate with print initiatives. Our solutions include MailChimp implementation, HTML5 animated ads, and coordinated digital/print promotions that maintain consistent branding across all communication channels.
Direct Mail Campaigns
Managing end-to-end direct mail programs including list procurement, personalization, and postal discount optimization. We create targeted campaigns that coordinate with digital initiatives through responsive websites and email marketing for maximum campaign effectiveness.
Questions
What services does IDG specialize in?
We specialize in integrated marketing campaigns combining web design, print materials, brand development, email marketing, and direct mail management with strategic postal discounts.
How long has IDG been in business?
Since 1981, providing award-winning design solutions to Evanston and Chicago-area clients across multiple industries.
What CMS platforms do you work with?
We specialize in Drupal and WordPress development while maintaining custom PHP/mySQL backend systems for complete control.
Do you handle both print and digital projects?
Yes, our core strength lies in integrating print production with digital marketing for cohesive brand experiences.
How do you ensure cost-effectiveness?
Through strategic print sourcing, postal discount optimization, and efficient CMS-driven website maintenance solutions.
What industries do you serve?
We work extensively with nonprofits, cultural organizations, healthcare providers, and local businesses requiring integrated marketing approaches.
