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CUSHING

Chicago print, signage and graphics company serving architects, contractors, schools, corporations and small businesses

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About CUSHING

Chicago print and graphics firm founded on blueprints

CUSHING, a Chicago firm, prints and produces graphics in Illinois. It began in blueprinting in 1929 and has since expanded into print, signage and branded environments, handling each stage from design and documentation to fabrication and installation. The firm says it has been shaping the print and graphics field for ninety years.

Custom signage, branded environments and installations

Signs, branded interiors and graphic installations make up much of the output for businesses across Chicago and beyond. The firm says its graphics help clients share their message, raise their brand profile and engage people in the places that matter, from technical prints to immersive brand experiences.

Architecture, engineering and construction printing

The firm serves the architectural, engineering and construction industry with 3D laser scanning, close-out document solutions, printed drawing sets and specification books. This strand reflects the company's long roots in blueprinting and its move toward point clouds and digital documentation.

Digital and commercial printing for businesses

Commercial printing is offered for projects of any size, and digital printing covers small-format marketing materials. The firm also prints fine art and decor pieces and business signage, which it presents as a way of attracting customers.

Trade show, corporate and education displays

Trade show display graphics, corporate marketing and advertising, and display graphics for schools and education are part of the range. Law firms are also named among the client types, and the firm presents its recent projects as examples of the work.

Design studio and creative services

The firm has a design studio, Sepia Studio, which offers graphic design and creative services alongside the print work. The firm describes its approach as vision, craft and partnership, with a team of designers, fabricators, installers and problem-solvers working on each job.

Awards and community work

The firm calls itself award-winning in digital and commercial printing and describes community involvement in Chicago.

TrustList summary

CUSHING is a Chicago print and graphics business that began in blueprinting in 1929 and now handles design, fabrication and installation. Its main work is custom signage, branded environments and graphic installations for businesses in Chicago, across Illinois and beyond. It also keeps close ties to the architecture, engineering and construction trade.

What CUSHING does

Signage and environmental graphics: custom signs, branded interiors and installed graphics, from design through to fitting.
Digital and commercial printing: print runs of any size, including small-format marketing materials and catalogues.
AEC printing and services: printed drawing sets, spec books, close-out documents and 3D laser scanning for construction projects.
Trade show and event graphics: display graphics for exhibitions and events.
Design studio: graphic design and creative work through its Sepia Studio.
Fine art and decor: printed art and decorative pieces for spaces.

Clients

Clients include architects, contractors, engineers, schools, nonprofits, law firms, corporations and small businesses. Its team spans designers, fabricators and installers.

Key facts

Based in: Chicago, Illinois
Founded: 1929
Origins: blueprinting for the construction industry

Summary written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Nov 2026.

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CUSHING rankings

CUSHING is ranked on 5 TrustList rankings: #1 on 1, #2 on 1, #3 on 1, #4 on 1 and #15 on 1.

Every ranking orders its listings by their reviews, how complete the profile is and the Trust Score. CUSHING has no reviews yet and 3 of the 10 profile details we look for. Where no listing on a page has been reviewed, the order follows the profiles alone.

Design agency · 5 rankings

#1of 35
Illinois
It is the only one of the 35 here listing engineering and one of 2 here listing construction.
Its profile: “CUSHING, a Chicago firm, prints and produces graphics in Illinois.”
Of the 35 here, 14 also cover creative and 9 also cover retail; 6 also work in Chicago.
Behind Berman Design, ahead of Connecting Point Computer Center.
#2of 13
Construction
It is one of 2 here listing engineering.
Its profile: “The firm serves the architectural, engineering and construction industry with 3D laser scanning, close-out document solutions, printed drawing sets and specification books.”
Of the 13 here, 11 also cover branding and 10 also cover advertising; 2 also work in London.
Behind Easy Design Solutions, ahead of IdeaStudio Logo Design.
#3of 44
Chicago
It is the only one of the 44 here listing construction and engineering.
Its profile: “CUSHING, a Chicago firm, prints and produces graphics in Illinois.”
Of the 44 here, 12 also cover medical and 11 also cover business services; 2 also work in Los Angeles and 2 also work in Washington.
Behind Graphic Partners Inc, ahead of Beyond Design.
#4of 29
Engineering
It is one of 2 here listing construction.
Its profile: “The firm serves the architectural, engineering and construction industry with 3D laser scanning, close-out document solutions, printed drawing sets and specification books.”
Of the 29 here, 20 also cover manufacturing and 12 also cover consumer products & services; 2 also work in Africa.
Behind Cube 3, ahead of D2M Innovation.
#15of 984
United states
It is the only one of the top 69 here listing engineering and one of 4 here listing construction.
Of the top 69 here, 12 also cover SEO and 10 also cover non profit; 3 also work in Nice and 2 also work in Lincoln.
Behind Graphic Partners Inc, ahead of Buffalo Design and Printing.