Partner with us to bring your vision to life. Schedler Brennan Design + Consulting is a dedicated graphic design practice that puts people first. We create visual communication in answer to defined objectives. Since our founding in 2004, we’ve helped our clients launch and build brands, cultivate customer loyalty, grow audience recognition, and evolve for increasing relevance. We work to amplify messages and expand reach in sectors from healthcare to culture, through strategic planning, artful execution, and nuanced delivery.

We understand collaboration is key.

Ana Schedler | Principal, design director

With 20+ years of experience and a background in visual communication and art history, Ana’s passion is thoughtful design to clarify, explain, and share value. “It starts with a conversation … we explore to connect, move, and create meaningful interaction.” Ana has partnered with clients and teams to develop elegant, effective solutions for organizations large and small. Her work has been recognized in CA, Print, PhotoDesign, and HOW magazines.

Ana provides research, strategic planning, creative concept development, art direction, graphic design, and project management.

Education:
Northwestern University, Master of Science (MS) Information Design + Strategy —in progress
Northern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Visual Communication + Art History

Thomas Brennan | Principal, art director

Tom’s background in fine art and technology gives him the unique ability to blend disciplines. He has a foot in two worlds, with an eye on both the artistry and the practical technical needs of projects. Tom’s experience in commercial film and in the art world informs his creative process and judgment for successful project outcomes. His long-standing client partnerships demonstrate the value of his collaboration and dedication to those he serves.

Tom provides video production, animation, storyboard illustration, web support, photography, and fine art services including curation, logistics, installation, and collection management.

Education: Northern Illinois University, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

We play well with others.

Valued client collaborations include those with The Chicago Cultural Center, The MacArthur Foundation, The American Society of Retina Specialists, The Federation of State Medical Boards, The Italian Cultural Institute Chicago, Invictus Theatre Co. Chicago, Haworth, Art Basel, B.C. Holland, USG, Wallpaper Magazine, Wndr Museum/Yayoi Kusama. Our deep resume includes experience in the service of other firms designing for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Houghton Mifflin, Morningstar, Motorola, Whirlpool, Northern Trust, Fruit of the Loom, Chicago Board of Trade, Potlatch Paper, Eddie Bauer, Spiegel, and more.

We listen, collaborate with insight, and solve to bring your vision to life.