Chicagoland & Fox Valley
Agency-quality graphic design, marketing & print for small businesses — without the agency price tag.
About Throttle 5
Throttle 5 Creative Solutions is Kurt Schoenfielder — Creative Director and Graphic Designer based in Oswego, Illinois.
The studio was built to help small businesses in the Fox Valley area achieve their advertising goals with smart, budget-friendly design. With a rapidly growing list of satisfied clients, Throttle 5 is well-positioned to deliver the solutions you've been looking for, at a price that makes sense.
Beyond just creating effective design, Kurt's focus is on educating clients on the lesser-known tricks and pitfalls of graphic design on a budget — because small business owners wear many hats, and guiding them toward best practices is always appreciated.
What We Do
From brand identity to print production, Throttle 5 covers the full creative spectrum your small business needs to compete.
Logo design, brand guidelines, color systems, and typography — everything needed to present a cohesive, professional image.
Print ads, flyers, brochures, banners, trade show displays, and any collateral your business needs to stand out.
Strategic marketing pieces designed to convert — from direct mail campaigns to digital assets that extend your brand's reach.
Print-ready file preparation with 20+ years of press knowledge — avoid the costly mistakes that come from inexperience.
On-brand social content, profile assets, and ad creative designed to stop the scroll and drive engagement.
Not sure where to start? A free design consultation with Kurt can help map out a strategy that fits your budget and goals.
Our Work
A sample of design work spanning brand identity, print, marketing, and digital — all crafted for small businesses across the Chicagoland area.
How It Works
We start with a no-pressure conversation about your business, goals, and design needs.
Kurt develops a clear scope of work with transparent pricing — no hidden fees or surprises.
Collaborative creative development with your feedback guiding every revision round.
Final files delivered print-ready and web-optimized, with guidance on how to use them effectively.
Client Feedback
Kurt brings a level of professionalism and creativity that rivals any big agency — but he actually picks up the phone. Our brand has never looked better.
Working with Throttle 5 was a game changer for our marketing. Kurt educated us on what we actually needed — and saved us from wasting money on things we didn't.
The quality of work speaks for itself. Our trade show materials generated more leads than ever before. Throttle 5 delivered exactly what we envisioned — and more.
Get in Touch
Ready to take your brand to the next level? Start with a free design consultation — no commitment, no pressure.