Your source for art-focused souvenirs for tourism and community pride.
We serve museums, airports, and retailers in tourist destinations.
Chicago Souvenir Designer Informational Pitch Video (Recorded in 2026)
We’re known for our clean, vibrant, and art-forward aesthetic.
Hi, I'm Chelsie
The owner and Chicago souvenir designer behind Lettering Works in Chicago. I am here to be a creative partner in your success. I design one-of-a-kind, quality artwork for custom merchandise and campaigns that stand out and build pride in your community.
I am looking to work with more museums, airports, and retailers in tourist destinations who value artisan products that will grab their customers’ attention.
I would love to start a conversation about how I can best support you with my creativity. Please reach out to me directly at hello@letteringworks.com or grab a spot on my calendar here.
Featured Shops Carrying Lettering Works Souvenirs:
Museums: Field Museum, Chicago History Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Lightner Museum
Tourist Destinations: Flyover Chicago (at Navy Pier), Garfield Park Conservatory
Tourist-Centric Shops: Rally House, Souvenir City Chicago
Airports: O’Hare Airport and Peoria Airport
AND many independent, locally-owned shops
Looking for something more custom?
We love creating custom collections specifically for our clients and partners. The collections we’ve designed for places like the Field Museum and Chicago History Museum have allowed them to showcase iconic aspects of their brands in a new, artistic way. These custom artist collections are a great way to stand out in a crowded market.
Most Popular Souvenirs:
STICKERS, MAGNETS, + POSTCARDS
Also available: Embroidered patches, enamel pins, buttons, foil prints, wooden signs, and more!
Most popular souvenirs range in MSRP from $2.50-$7.00. We currently offer our products wholesale at a 50% margin, with additional price breaks available for large orders. Minimums for wholesale orders are as low as $100 (with MOQs on individual designs as low as 5-10 units).
Reasons to love Lettering Works’ souvenirs:
Locally designed
USA-made whenever possible
Premium quality
Woman-owned
Designs reflect the community
Modern aesthetic
50+ Chicago designs available
Designs can be applied to almost any product
MORE THAN SOUVENIRS
Our designs can be blown up used in merchandise displays and public art installations because of their infinite scalability as vector graphics, like this mural created for Chelsie’s alma mater, Bradley University.
Current: Lettering Works is a proud partner of Choose Chicago. Past: Lettering Works, LLC has been ACDBE + DBE certified with the City of Chicago and a proud member of the Airport Minority Advisory Council and Museum Store Association.
NAICS CODES: 541430, 541613, + 541810 SIC Codes: 7336 + 7311
Request Product Samples
Complete our Retailer Interest Form and we’d be happy to send our signature sample kit so you can get a feel for some of our most popular products.
Get to Know Your New Creative Partner
Schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting to discuss opportunities for partnership and collaboration with Chelsie. We look forward to learning how we can best support you.