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We offer our clients design solutions that span the depths of both the digital and print landscapes. We are: Design, Development & Creative Direction from one of Chicago's most dynamic agencies.

Featured Projects

• Discipline - web

  In our second project with a Lightbank-funded startup, Killswitch was hired to design a travel deal site for the Facebook community's ever-popular Where I've Been. As their Facebook application, which allows you to let the world know where you come from, where you've been and where you want to go, has become hugely successful, the Where I've Been crew has taken things to a new level. Now that they know where their users want to travel, they've come up with some pretty sweet deals to bring those experiences to life. Below are a few designs we came up with which give each type of destination its own, unique vibe. Whether you're into rugged adventures, urban getaways or something a little more exotic, Where I've Been has an experience for everyone. Where have you been lately?
  Where I've Been / web

• Discipline - branding

  Based in Eagle Rock, California, Nest Studio is the creative playground of Jessica Davis, creator of designs for products and interiors. Inspired by her location, the Nest Studio identity mark is bold and rugged, with a touch of spontaneity. As Jessica is so hands on with much of her work, we felt going the letterpress route with her business cards made perfect sense. In addition to business cards, we've also worked on a series of web banners and packaging labels. Stay tuned for more.
  Nest Studio / branding

• Discipline - web

  Play it all. Boinc is a device that allows you to play, share, and download as much music as you could possibly want in a lifetime. Last year, boinc approached Killswitch looking to rebuild their website in order to make it consistent with their new brand, created by Vice UK. It's been a long road, but the new boinc.com has come full circle and creates a playful experience for all music gurus. And it doesn't stop there. Killswitch and boinc will continue their longstanding relationship as more surprises and features are introduced to the site in the next few months, so stay tuned.
  boinc / web

• Discipline - web

  Vital Spark is an entrepreneurship that brings simple, effective, and economical services to improve the health and well-being of individuals and organizations. Its services include various programs such as Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition, and Massage. Killswitch assisted the company in establishing a name, created the logo and designed the marketing collateral and website to reflect the vital and healthy spirit of thecompany. The bold logo design and the flourishing illustrations of individuals and nature in tune reflect the wide spectrum of the company’s health services and effectively bridge this new brand with its innovative health concept and the consumer desires in a visually interesting way. Visit Website +
  Vital Spark Website / web

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A Few Thoughts on Color Azure, cobalt, or ultramarine: Reflections on the power of color. Design Twitter Backgrounds, Courtesy of Killswitch Check out these cool backgrounds that are sure to spice up anyone's twitter page! Design A Fresh Look at Virtualization Evoke the most flexibility from your hardware by virtualizing applications and operating systems. Development Automating iTerm with Ruby Tips on leveraging the power of Ruby to automate your daily shell scripting tasks. Development + More From Our Blog	Sunny with a chance of Productivity Finally spring has sprung in Chicagoland! The weather is getting warmer and we're all settled in our new office. Big Changes The Killswitch Collective is gearing up for some big changes this month! Check out February's news for the scoop! + MORE FROM OUR NEWS	Killswitch Tweets via @PSFK Pantone Unveils 336 New Colors: http://t.co/hqdyqmT1 Posted 12:43 PM on 04/24/2012 via @neatorama Hokusai’s The Great Wave Painted Using Coke: http://t.co/LoI1J335 Posted 10:05 AM on 04/24/2012 + Follow us on Twitter + Download our Twitter Skins Interview: Scenes from Behind the Wheel Killswitch had the pleasure of interviewing Artist and former Chicago Cab driverDmitry Samarov. Click here to read more. + Read More