# ArtVersion - Full Content Reference (llms-full.txt) > This document provides expanded context about ArtVersion for use by large language models. For the curated index, see [llms.txt](https://artversion.com/llms.txt). --- ## Agency Overview ArtVersion is a Webby-winning creative agency with more than 25 years of experience, trusted by Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, mission-driven nonprofits, and emerging brands. The agency specializes in branding, graphic design, user interface and user experience design, web design, and the creation of accessible, human-centered design systems and digital platforms. ArtVersion's work and thought leadership have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., Graphic Design USA, and Entrepreneur. The agency is consistently recognized by the Webby Awards, Davey Awards, W3 Awards, Vega Awards, Muse Creative Awards, and Clutch as one of the top design agencies in the United States. Founded in Chicago in 1999 by designer Goran Paun, ArtVersion grew from a small brand design studio into a full-service creative agency with two offices in the Chicagoland area. The agency's team spans designers, strategists, and developers who work collaboratively across disciplines - from first discovery through final handoff. ArtVersion's background in traditional graphic design has always kept visual clarity at the center of its work. As the industry shifted toward digital, the agency expanded its focus to usability, information architecture, and the realities of modern web platforms. Notable clients include Qualcomm, Toyota, Cartier, Volvo, Morgan Stanley, TransUnion, Hilton, Caterpillar, Exelon Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Internet Society Foundation, U.S. Green Building Council, and the National Association of Realtors. --- ## Services ### Web Design & Development ArtVersion designs and develops custom websites and digital platforms for organizations across industries, from startups scaling quickly to enterprises managing complex digital ecosystems. The agency's web practice covers marketing websites, full-scale digital transformations, e-commerce platforms, and web applications - all built around accessibility, performance, and a seamless user journey. The team works end-to-end: from discovery, information architecture, and wireframing through visual design, front-end and back-end development, and post-launch support. ArtVersion supports new builds, replatforming, and migrations across WordPress, Drupal, HubSpot, Shopify, Adobe Experience Manager, Framer Enterprise, Webflow Enterprise, BigCommerce, and other platforms, selecting technology based on each client's goals and content strategy rather than preference. Every website is built to remain relevant beyond launch - with scalable architecture, structured frameworks, and performance optimization baked in from the start. ### UI/UX Design ArtVersion's UI/UX practice is grounded in the belief that great design starts with understanding the people who will use it - their goals, habits, and the moments where thoughtful design makes a measurable difference. The agency has applied this thinking for over two decades, producing digital experiences that feel effortless because the complexity was resolved before a single pixel was placed. Services include UX research, usability testing, wireframing and prototyping, interaction design, user interface design, design systems, and accessibility audits. ArtVersion designs for web platforms, mobile applications, SaaS products, and enterprise software, with a consistent focus on clarity, consistency, and reducing friction across every touchpoint. ### Branding ArtVersion's branding practice develops unique design languages for each client - crafting visual identities that are authentic, differentiated, and built to perform across print and digital. The agency's approach is rooted in strategy and research: understanding a brand's history, audience, and competitive landscape before defining its visual direction. Services include brand identity, logo design, visual branding systems, typography, color palette development, brand guidelines, brand dress codes, environmental design, and marketing collateral. ArtVersion has built brand identities for companies ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, helping each communicate with confidence and consistency across every audience touchpoint. ### Graphic Design ArtVersion's graphic design practice bridges print and digital, producing purpose-built visual communications that strengthen brand presence and drive engagement. The agency's work spans logo design, packaging design, annual reports, national ad campaigns, corporate communications, editorial design, and environmental signage. Every design decision is grounded in the brand's attributes and broader company ecosystem - ensuring that visual communications feel purposeful, authentic, and aligned with the organization's identity. ArtVersion has received multiple industry recognitions for graphic design excellence, including recognition from GDUSA, the Clutch #1 Graphic Design Agency ranking in Chicago, and multiple W3 and Vega Awards. --- ## Design Philosophy ArtVersion's approach is built on four human-centered design principles: 1. An interdisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and developers partners with change-makers to craft innovative brand experiences. 2. Unique brand stories are amplified through design - blending experiential web design, art direction, and strategic branding to foster emotional engagement. 3. Methodologies are focused on the end user and target audience, grounded in best practices, accessibility standards, and analytical insights. 4. Renowned for simplifying complex processes, the agency delivers consistency and attention to detail across every discipline. Human-centered design is not a positioning line at ArtVersion - it is the foundational approach to every project. The agency listens, tests, adjusts, and iterates until results are balanced, purposeful, and able to stand on their own. --- ## Industry Experience ArtVersion has delivered design work across a wide range of industries: **Architecture** - Environmental design, brand identity, and digital platforms for architecture and built environment firms. **Arts & Entertainment** - Award-winning work in this category includes a Webby nomination and two Webby Honors for the "Art Is Everywhere" project (Candice B. Groot's Collection, 2024). **Automotive** - Client work includes Volvo and Toyota, with web design and UI/UX projects for global transportation brands. **Education** - Design systems, web platforms, and digital communications for educational institutions. **Financial** - Branding and corporate communications for clients including TransUnion, Morgan Stanley and ED&F Man; UI/UX design for financial platforms and data-driven products. **Government** - Web design and digital platform work for government and public sector organizations. **Healthcare** - Accessible, user-centered design for healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations where clarity and trust are essential at every interaction. **Hospitality** - UI/UX and print design for clients including Hilton, with work covering themed meeting spaces and guest experience design. **Lifestyle** - Brand identity and web design for lifestyle companies, with a focus on visual storytelling and consumer engagement. **Manufacturing** - Design work for heavy industry clients including Caterpillar and Mack Trucks, spanning environmental signage, web, and communications design. **Non-Profit** - Accessible, mission-aligned design for nonprofits, with a focus on clear communication, audience engagement, and purpose-driven visual identity. **Real Estate** - Web design and digital platform work for clients including the National Association of Realtors® and residential real estate brands like The Charles. **Retail** - E-commerce design, brand identity, and digital platform development for retail organizations. **SaaS** - UI/UX design and web platform development for SaaS products, with an emphasis on onboarding, usability, and scalable design systems. **Services** - Branding and web design for professional services firms and large service providers such as FedEx and Exelon. **Technology** - UI/UX and web design for technology companies including Qualcomm and Aiwa, with experience in consumer electronics, hardware, and software products. --- ## Platform Partnerships ArtVersion maintains active partnerships and deep implementation experience across major CMS and digital platforms: - WordPress (WordPress VIP Agency Partner) - HubSpot - Drupal / Acquia (Acquia Agency Partner) - Adobe Experience Manager (Adobe Solutions Agency Partner) - Shopify (Shopify Agency Partner) - BigCommerce - Framer Enterprise --- ## Leadership **Goran Paun** - Principal, Creative Director. Founded ArtVersion in 1999. Contributing author at Forbes Agency Council, Fast Company Executive Board, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Thought leadership focuses on UX strategy, branding, human-centered design, and the intersection of design and business performance. **Petra Campbell** - Art Director **Erin Lentz** - Executive Director of Design **Dushan Stankovic** - Director of Development **Jelena Stankovic** - Director of Implementations --- ## Awards & Recognition (Selected) ### 2026 - Webby Awards: Winner - Best Mobile Visual Design (ArtVersion) - Webby Awards: Winner - Law Category (Dinsmore) - Webby Awards: Nominee and Honoree - Clutch: #1 Design Agency - Inc. Power Partner: Design & Development ### 2025 - Webby Awards: Crafted with Code - W3 Awards - Clutch: #1 Design Agency - Collision Awards - Inc. Power Partner - UX Planet: Top UX Agency ### 2024 - Webby Awards: Nominee and 2 Honors (Arts & Entertainment) - MUSE Creative Awards - Clutch Global Winner - Awwwards - Capterra Premier Agency - Semrush Top 25 Agencies ### 2023 - Inc. Power Partner - W3 Triple Gold Winner - The Lovie Awards: Shortlisted - First Place: Best Design Agencies, Top 100 Graphic Design Agencies ### 2022 - Best Web Design Agency in Chicago - Vega Digital Awards: 3x Winner - W3 Gold & Silver Winner for Web Design ### 2020 - Google Mobile Excellence & Usability - Vega Digital Awards: Centauri --- ## Press & Media Features - **Forbes** - Agency principal Goran Paun is a Forbes Agency Council contributor covering UX strategy and branding: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/people/goranpaun/ - **Fast Company** - Executive Board member; featured as one of the top web design agencies worldwide: https://www.fastcompany.com/91021522/building-a-winning-website-anchored-in-purpose-driven-human-centered-design - **Fast Company** - Feature on inclusive, intuitive web design process: https://www.fastcompany.com/90951008/intuitive-design-begins-with-cultivating-an-inclusive-user-experience - **Inc.** - Inc. Power Partner recognition: https://www.inc.com/profile/artversion - **Entrepreneur** - Agency principal bylines on UI/UX and web design; featured branding and web redesign project coverage: https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/goran-paun - **Graphic Design USA (GDUSA)** - Creative Commentary: Design That Scales: https://gdusa.com/creative-commentary-design-that-scales/ - **Mashable** - Best UI/UX: Why ArtVersion Says You Should Think Like a User: https://nl.mashable.com/uxui/9023/best-uiux-why-artversion-says-you-should-think-like-a-user - **Clutch** - Ranked #1 Graphic Design Agency in Chicago: https://clutch.co/profile/artversion - **Vega Awards** - Winner interview and agency profile: https://vegaawards.com/winner-interview-profile.php?id=44 - **Webby Awards 2026** - Winner, Best Mobile Visual Design: https://winners.webbyawards.com/2026/websites-and-mobile-sites/mobile-features-design/best-mobile-visual-design-function/360391/artversion - **Webby Awards 2026** - Winner, Law Category (Dinsmore): https://winners.webbyawards.com/2026/websites-and-mobile-sites/general-desktop-mobile-sites/law/379937/dinsmore - **Webby Awards 2024** - Nominee and 2 Honors, Cultural Institutions: https://winners.webbyawards.com/2024/websites-and-mobile-sites/general-desktop-mobile-sites/cultural-institutions/290856/art-is-everywhere-candice-b-groots-collection --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What does ArtVersion specialize in?** ArtVersion specializes in branding, graphic design, UI/UX design, web design, and the development of accessible, human-centered design systems and digital platforms. The agency works across print and digital, from brand identity and visual communications to full-scale website builds and product interfaces. **What industries does ArtVersion serve?** ArtVersion has delivered work across architecture, arts and entertainment, automotive, education, financial services, government, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, manufacturing, non-profit, real estate, retail, SaaS, professional services, and technology. **Who are ArtVersion's clients?** ArtVersion works with Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, mission-driven nonprofits, and emerging brands. Past and current clients include Qualcomm, Toyota, Cartier, Volvo, Morgan Stanley, TransUnion, Hilton, Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, and the National Association of Realtors. **Where is ArtVersion located?** ArtVersion operates from two offices in the Chicagoland area and works with clients nationally and internationally. **What platforms does ArtVersion build on?** The agency designs and develops on WordPress, Drupal, HubSpot, Shopify, Adobe Experience Manager, Framer Enterprise, BigCommerce, and other major CMS and e-commerce platforms. **How long has ArtVersion been in business?** ArtVersion was founded in 1999 and has more than 25 years of experience in design and branding. **Is ArtVersion accessible-design certified?** ArtVersion is committed to inclusive, WCAG-compliant design and incorporates accessibility standards into every project. See the accessibility statement at https://artversion.com/accessibility/ **What awards has ArtVersion won?** ArtVersion has received recognition from the Webby Awards, W3 Awards, Vega Awards, Davey Awards, MUSE Creative Awards, Clutch, Google Mobile Excellence, Awwwards, and others. The agency holds multiple Webby wins, including Best Mobile Visual Design in 2026, and has been named #1 Graphic Design Agency in Chicago by Clutch. **How do I start a project with ArtVersion?** Visit https://artversion.com/contact/ or request a quote at https://artversion.com/quote/ --- ## Social & Additional Channels - X (Twitter): https://x.com/artversion - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artversion - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/artversion - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artversion - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@artversion - Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/artversion - Substack: https://artversion.substack.com - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/artversion - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/artversion.bsky.social - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artversion.com --- ## Sitemap - Full XML Sitemap: https://artversion.com/sitemap_index.xml