Mike Merg Illustration & Design is the creative studio of Chicago-based artist, Michael Mergenthaler. Founded in the winter of 2010, Mike has a great deal of experience, and offers a wide variety of creative services including illustration, advertising, logo design, package design, and much more.

Over the years Mike has done work for a variety of clients on projects big and small — From marketing campaigns for companies as large as Nike, Coke and Wells Fargo, to branding projects for small start-ups and everywhere in between. Mike has illustrated gig-posters and merchandise for artists like Iggy Pop, NOFX, Descendents, Jawbreaker, The Disco Biscuits, Streetlight Manifesto, JohnnySwim and more, and he currently does work for a number of different clients in various industries.

Please check out Mike’s full list of services below for more info. He is always looking to take on new projects, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can do so on the contact page, or by sending an email to MikeMerg@gmail.com


Mike provides a comprehensive suite of professional design and illustration services at competitive rates. A summary of his core capabilities and creative specialties is provided below. For project inquiries or to discuss a custom collaboration, please feel free to get in touch. 

  • Illustration

  • Logo Design / Branding

  • Poster Design

  • Marketing / Promotions

  • Apparel Design

  • Sticker Design

  • Package Design

  • Advertising Design

  • Social Media / Content Design

  • Copywriting

  • Collateral Design

  • Publication Design

  • Business Card Layout

  • Character Design

  • Web Design

  • And Much More...