# 1Brand Design

> 1Brand Design is a Chicago web design company founded in 2009 by Mike Kotler. We build and maintain websites for small and medium businesses, with everything handled in-house by a founder-led team — no outsourcing. With 15+ years serving Chicago businesses, we offer web design and development, WordPress maintenance, SEO, graphic design, brand identity, animation and video, and social media marketing.

## Company

- Name: 1Brand Design
- Founded: 2009
- Location: 444 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL
- Phone: (773) 680-4999
- Email: info@1brand.design
- Differentiators: No outsourcing, founder-led, 15+ years serving Chicago businesses
- Awards: Clutch 2026, UpCity 2026, The Manifest 2026, Expertise.com 2026 top Chicago web design company

## Services

- [Web Design & Development](https://1brand.design/chicago-web-design-company/): WordPress websites built for lead generation — designed, developed, and launched by the same in-house team, no outsourcing
- [WordPress Maintenance](https://1brand.design/wordpress-development-chicago/): Ongoing WordPress hosting, updates, security, and support after site launch
- [SEO](https://1brand.design/seo-consultant/): Keyword research, competitive analysis, Google Ads, and SEO-informed copywriting
- [Graphic Design](https://1brand.design/graphic-design-studios-chicago/): Logo design, brand identity, print, direct mail, and trade show materials
- [Animation & Video](https://1brand.design/animated-ads/): HTML5 banner ads, display ads, and video content for digital campaigns
- [Social Media Marketing](https://1brand.design/social-media-copywriting/): Social media management, ad copywriting, weekly blog content, and analytics

## Company Info

- [Portfolio](https://1brand.design/work/): Client work across aviation, mortgage, legal, real estate, nonprofits, and home services
- [About Us](https://1brand.design/about-us/): Company background, founder story, and notable client history including J.G. Wentworth and Feldco
- [Our Story](https://1brand.design/our-story/): How 1Brand Design was founded and how the company operates
- [Meet Mike Kotler](https://1brand.design/meet-mike/): Founder and creative director — 20+ years experience in web design, SEO, brand strategy, and copywriting. University of Florida, Advertising degree. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/1brand/
- [Contact](https://1brand.design/contact/): Free quote form and direct contact information
- [Blog](https://1brand.design/blog/): Articles on web design, WordPress, SEO, and Chicago business