Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
Layout & Graphic Design
Print-ready layout and graphic design for signs, banners, apparel, promotional products, and more. Our designers prepare your artwork so it looks exactly right when it comes off the press.
The Top 5 Percent Difference
In-house manufacturing, experienced and professional. Here is why businesses and residents across Chicagoland choose us:
Top 5 Percent Will Handle Your Graphic Design Needs, Same Day
Overview of Services:
Custom Shirts: DTF, screen print, embroidery, vinyl, no minimums
Turnaround: Same day available, typical 1-3 business days
Signs and Banners: Business signage, yard signs, banners
Vehicle Graphics: Wraps, lettering, magnets, DOT decals
Guarantee: Quality workmanship, satisfaction guaranteed
Founded in 2017, Top 5 Percent - Serving Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Shorewood, Channahon, Minooka, New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lemont, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Yorkville, Crest Hill, and the greater Chicagoland area. Friendly, reliable service. (815) 349-8600
"They did an outstanding job on my custom shirts. I shared my concept and it was brought to life with precision and creativity. Excellent quality, great communication, and fast turnaround."
— Brittany H.
Design That Is Ready for Production
Good graphic design is the bridge between your idea and a finished print product that looks exactly the way you imagined it. Our design team prepares layouts for signs, banners, apparel, promotional products, and any other print application with production quality built in from the start. We understand the technical requirements of every product we produce — correct bleed settings, color profiles, resolution requirements, and material-specific design constraints — so your files never get stuck at prepress and your finished products look sharp and accurate every time.
We work with customers who have an existing concept they need laid out professionally, customers who have rough sketch ideas they want turned into polished artwork, and customers who need us to create something from scratch based on a conversation about their brand and goals. No matter where you are starting from, we can take you from concept to print-ready file efficiently and without the back-and-forth that comes from working with a designer who does not understand print production.
Because we both design and produce your print products in-house, there is no translation layer between your designer and your printer. What you see on screen is what you get off the press. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your design project today.
From Concept to Finished Product
Our graphic design services cover every product we produce. We can design custom shirt graphics, banner and sign layouts, sticker and decal artwork, promotional product designs, trade show display graphics, event programs, and anything else you need to look great in print. We use industry-standard design software and deliver files in every format required for production — whether that means vector files for vinyl cutting, high-resolution rasters for large-format printing, or embroidery-ready DST files for machine stitching.
We specialize in working with businesses that need design support for ongoing marketing and branding needs. If you run a business in Joliet or Will County and you regularly need new shirts, signs, or promotional materials, we can serve as your design resource and production partner. Many of our long-term clients send us their new product or event ideas and trust us to design and produce everything from a single consistent source.
We are a veteran owned print and design shop located at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We take pride in the quality and accuracy of everything we design and produce. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your graphic design needs today.
How Working With a Print-Focused Designer Saves You Time, Money, and Frustration
Most graphic designers are trained for digital or marketing applications — websites, social media graphics, presentations, and digital ads. Print production is a different discipline with specific technical requirements that many generalist designers do not fully understand. When you work with a designer who does not understand print production, you end up with files that need extensive prepress correction, artwork that does not translate correctly from screen to physical product, and a frustrating back-and-forth process that costs you time and often money in reprints. Working with our team eliminates these problems entirely.
Correct File Setup From the Start
Every print application has specific file requirements — resolution specifications, color mode settings, bleed dimensions, cut lines, and format requirements that vary by product and production method. Our designers build every file to the exact specifications of the product being produced. Banner files are set up for banner printing. Vinyl cut files are set up for vector cutting. Sublimation files are set up for heat transfer production. This means your files go directly into production without correction delays, saving time at every stage of the process.
Color Accuracy Across Every Product
One of the most common frustrations in working with print vendors who are separate from your designer is color inconsistency. The colors on your designer's screen look different from what the printer produces because the two parties are working with different color management systems and expectations. When we design and produce your print products in the same shop, we control the entire color workflow from concept to finished product. We know exactly how our equipment reproduces specific color values, and we design with that knowledge built in from the beginning.
Production Constraints Considered in the Design
Different print products have different design constraints that experienced designers accommodate naturally. Embroidery cannot reproduce very small text or highly detailed gradients. Vinyl cutting requires a minimum line weight to cut cleanly. Screen printing is limited by the number of spot colors and minimum detail sizes. Dye sublimation works only on polyester. Our designers know these constraints and incorporate them into the design process, ensuring that what we design can actually be produced at the quality level your brand deserves.
A Long-Term Design Partner for Your Business
Many of our clients return to us repeatedly for new design work because having a single trusted design and production partner simplifies their entire marketing material workflow. We maintain your brand files, understand your design standards, and can produce new variations quickly without starting from scratch every time. For businesses that regularly need new event shirts, updated banner designs, or seasonal promotional materials, this ongoing relationship saves significant time and ensures consistent quality across everything your brand produces.
We are a veteran owned design and print shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We serve businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Will County and the Chicagoland area with professional graphic design services that produce results in print, not just on screen.
Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your graphic design project today — layout, concept development, artwork correction, and print-ready file delivery all available.
"Great quality work, professional and efficient. If you're looking for custom apparel, from shirts to hoodies to hats they do it all. Ezra and his team are awesome! 5 stars!"
— Gerardo J.
The Top 5 Percent Difference
Why Choose Us?
Veteran Owned
Proudly serving our community with the same honor, dedication, and discipline we brought to service.
Premium Quality
Only the finest materials and equipment for lasting results you can be proud of.
Fast Turnaround
Quick production times without cutting corners. Rush orders available when you need it now.
Local Service
Based in Joliet, IL with hands-on service. Stop by our shop or order online with confidence.
Need help with a custom project?
Get a free, no-obligation quote from our team. Veteran-owned, locally trusted.
Custom Graphic Design
From Concept to Print-Ready Artwork
Professional graphic design takes your idea and turns it into production-ready artwork. See how the Top 5 Percent design team works with businesses in Joliet and the Chicago area to build brand-right visuals.
Let's Build Something Great
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free quote on your custom project. Veteran-owned and proudly serving Joliet, IL and the surrounding area.
What Our Customers Say
Real Reviews, Real Results
"Top 5 Percent did an amazing job on our company shirts. The quality is outstanding and they delivered ahead of schedule!"
Maria R.
Business Owner
"Best signage company in Joliet. They made our storefront look incredible. Highly recommend to anyone needing custom signs!"
James T.
Restaurant Owner
"Love my vehicle graphics! Professional work and great customer service. Will definitely be back for more."
David P.
Contractor
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Veteran-owned since 2015, Top 5 Percent proudly serves Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Shorewood, Channahon, Minooka, New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lemont, Woodridge, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Yorkville, Morris, Wilmington, Crest Hill, Elwood, Manhattan, Braidwood, and the greater Chicagoland area. Friendly, reliable service.
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