Lettering Works relocated to Chicago from Peoria, Illinois June of 2019, so it’s been a full year in this beautiful Windy City. It was a year filled with passion projects and new experiences…

Introducing the fifth business journal blog post of the monthly Business Journal series. This space is to reflect and share my business journey with you all…

Introducing the fourth business journal blog post of the monthly Business Journal series. This space is to reflect and share my business journey with you all…

Lettering Works latest passion project is build around a kidney-centric restaurant concept designed to provide exciting food options to those with kidney disease. The project aims to raise awareness through this creative approach to sharing information about kidney disease.

Lettering Works’ latest passion project - Cool Beans - is centered around growing awareness for kidney disease and the impact it has on so many across the world. Its creation was sparked by a strong family history and recent diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease (PKD)…

Partnering with a designer whose style aligns with your vision for your brand and whose ideas you trust is essential for developing the brand that will serve you best. Get to know Lettering Works’ owner and designer Chelsie Tamms through 10 interesting facts you might not have known…

2019 was one of the most rewarding years in business for Lettering Works as it was filled with growth and change. A lot happened…

Not everyone who knows me knows that I’ve had spinal surgery. It’s a pretty hidden disability despite the large scars that run down my spine and around my right rib cage. While it has had a tremendous impact on my life, I try to keep the focus on my successes and positives. I don’t want my scoliosis to define me, but I think it is important to honor the challenges I’ve overcome that have gotten me to where I am today.

Pilsen is known for its Latino culture and vast spread of vibrant murals. It was even named one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” by Forbes. It’s the perfect neighborhood in Chicago to spend an afternoon with plenty of art to see on both 16th and 18th street, and seemingly everywhere in between.

While in Las Vegas for the Brand New Conference, I spent time walking through the incredible sign collection at the Neon Museum. The most impressive aspects were the sheer size, scale, and detail work in each of the forgotten neon signs.