At Chicago Tag & Label, we don’t just manufacture labels—we bring ideas to life. Our in-house design team is the engine behind some of the most innovative, reliable, and custom-engineered label solutions in the industry. When customers come to us with a challenge—especially one that involves redesigning or optimizing a complex label—we excel.
Our team thrives on problem-solving. Backed by decades of manufacturing expertise, we’re built to handle intricate, multi-step label projects that require both creativity and technical know-how. Whether it’s improving functionality, reducing costs, simplifying application, or meeting new compliance standards, our design process is built around discovery, collaboration, testing, creation, and delivery.
The Process: From Idea to Implementation
Every project starts with a kick-off call. This is where we listen. We take time to understand the customer’s current label setup, what’s working, what’s not, and what their ideal future state looks like. From there, we bring the challenge back to our team—assembling a cross-functional group that typically includes production, pre-press, estimating, sales, and more.
Each department contributes a unique perspective:
- Production ensures manufacturability and efficiency
- Pre-press guides layout and print integrity
- Estimating reviews cost implications and material usage
- Sales represents the customer voice throughout the process
Together, we develop and present good, better, best recommendations—tailored to the customer’s priorities. These options may include variations in materials, adhesives, formats, or application methods. To help visualize the solution, we often provide digital renderings and prototypes, allowing our customers to test before committing.
Once a design is approved, we can move to a trial run, putting the label through real-world testing on the customer’s equipment. When the trial proves successful, we head into full production and delivery—often faster than anyone else in the industry.
Why Customers Trust Us
Our commitment goes beyond design. We:
- Guarantee our products are made to spec, 100%
- Deliver with the fastest lead-times in the industry
- Proudly make our products in the USA
Most importantly, we stay in touch. Our sales team follows up to ensure the label is performing exactly as promised, because we don’t just want a single order—we want a customer for life.
At Chicago Tag & Label, we take pride in being a true partner to our customers. From the first conversation to final delivery, you can trust that you’re in good hands. Let’s build something great together.
