Chris Mitchell
Experiential graphic designer, brand designer, creative director, and signage consultant in Chicago.
Member Since
September 2026
Founder of Pattern Projects, a multidisciplinary design and branding studio specializing in experiential graphics, signage, and wayfinding. We’re experienced brand designers both building complete identity systems from the ground up and working within established ones to help them develop and evolve.
I believe being engaged early and staying involved throughout the full arc of a project leads to better results. That continuity helps establish strong project foundations and define what success looks like, while considering how people experience the work and ensuring what we design can be made efficiently and hold up over time.
Ask me about
How identity, culture, and intention translate into physical spaces.
I'm looking for
Great collaborators and interesting projects where there’s room for curiosity, good ideas, and thoughtful design.
Best piece of advice I've ever heard
“Keep the overhead low and do famous work.” — John Massey
Where I find Inspiration
Lots of places, but most of the time it’s really just walking around and noticing.
Practice Area
Branded Environments, Exhibition, Placemaking, Public Installation, Wayfinding
Focus Area
Brand, Exhibition, Graphic, Signage
Industry
Corporate, Cultural, Education, Museums, Retail, Sports, Urban + Civic