Chicagoland & Fox Valley

Design That
Drives
Business

Agency-quality graphic design, marketing & print for small businesses — without the agency price tag.

25+
Years Experience
100%
Small Biz Focused
1 Studio
Direct Designer Access

Elevating Small Business
with Strategic Design

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.

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Kurt Schoenfielder, Creative Director — Throttle 5 Creative Solutions

What We Do

Services

From brand identity to print production, Throttle 5 covers the full creative spectrum your small business needs to compete.

01
Brand Identity

Logo design, brand guidelines, color systems, and typography — everything needed to present a cohesive, professional image.

02
Graphic Design

Print ads, flyers, brochures, banners, trade show displays, and any collateral your business needs to stand out.

03
Marketing Materials

Strategic marketing pieces designed to convert — from direct mail campaigns to digital assets that extend your brand's reach.

04
Print Production

Print-ready file preparation with 20+ years of press knowledge — avoid the costly mistakes that come from inexperience.

05
Social Media Graphics

On-brand social content, profile assets, and ad creative designed to stop the scroll and drive engagement.

06
Design Consultation

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

Client Portfolio

A sample of design work spanning brand identity, print, marketing, and digital — all crafted for small businesses across the Chicagoland area.

Campfire Troubadour Logo
Campfire Troubadour Logo
Brand Identity
Cornerstone Church Logo
Cornerstone Christian Church Logo
Brand Identity
esb Advertising Logo
esb Advertising Logo
Brand Identity
Five Star Electric Logo
Five Star Electrical Services Logo
Brand Identity
Fox Virtual Tour Logo
Fox Virtual Tour Logo
Brand Identity
Kendall Pointe Logo
Kendall Pointe Surgery Center Logo
Brand Identity
Oswego Hockey Logo
Oswego Hockey Logo
Brand Identity
Reethink Logo
REEthink Logo
Brand Identity
Retro Rockz Logo
Above and Beyond Logo
Brand Identity
Tasty Bomb Logo
Tasty Bomb Logo
Brand Identity
Tutare 50 Logo
Tutare 50 Logo
Brand Identity
Wolf Angel Logo
Wolf Angel Logo
Brand Identity
Carne Seca Packaging
Carne Seca Packaging
Print / Packaging
Go Far Retail Sleeve
Go Far Retail Sleeve
Print / Packaging
PrairieFest Creative
PrairieFest Creative
Print / Packaging
Tasty Bomb Packaging
KW Realtor Signage
Print / Packaging
Cookcraft Packaging
Cookcraft Packaging
Print / Packaging
Gibson Brand Materials
Gibson Brand Materials
Print / Packaging
KFC Point of Purchase
KFC Point of Purchase
Print / Packaging
LaBella Book Covers
LaBella Book Covers
Print / Packaging
Stranded - Book Cover
Stranded — Book Cover
Print / Packaging
Charity Website
Charity Website
Digital
Cookcraft Email
Cookcraft Email
Digital
DealerReach Omnichannel
DealerReach Omnichannel
Digital
Had My Shot Website
Had My Shot Website
Digital
Political Website
Political Website
Digital
Wine and Dogs Email
Wine and Dogs Email
Digital
ALRC Program
ALRC Program
Marketing
College Enrollment Campaign
College Enrollment Campaign
Marketing
Hearing Aid Campaign
Hearing Aid Campaign
Marketing
High End Dealership Campaign
High End Dealership Campaign
Marketing
Popcorn Seasoning Campaign
Popcorn Seasoning Campaign
Marketing
Spring Dealership Campaign
Spring Dealership Campaign
Marketing
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How It Works

The Process

1
Free Consult

We start with a no-pressure conversation about your business, goals, and design needs.

2
Strategy & Proposal

Kurt develops a clear scope of work with transparent pricing — no hidden fees or surprises.

3
Design & Revise

Collaborative creative development with your feedback guiding every revision round.

4
Deliver & Launch

Final files delivered print-ready and web-optimized, with guidance on how to use them effectively.

Client Feedback

What Clients Say

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.

Small Business Client
Chicagoland Area

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.

Fox Valley Business Owner
Oswego, IL

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.

Local Service Company
DuPage County
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Let's Work Together

Ready to take your brand to the next level? Start with a free design consultation — no commitment, no pressure.

Location
Oswego, Illinois 60543
Hours
Monday – Friday by appointment
Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce
Proud Member Of:
Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce
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Your message goes directly to kurt@throttle5.com. We'll respond within 1 business day.