At Mauge, we come to work knowing that what we do today will be what we remember tomorrow. From ads to logos, births to weddings, and everything in between, this is our story. We can’t wait to be a part of yours.
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2020
One and One Makes Two
Our partners over at City Volkswagen of Chicago were so enjoying their new dealership that just ten months after its purchase, their first, they decided to go for another — this time in Evanston. One became two, the second City twin was born, and Uncle Mauge made sure it all went well.
Becoming a Corwin Partner
Corwin Partners approached Mauge in need of a digital platform that would highlight their previous successes, compelling services, and niche attention to residential real estate. We got to work; and through our iterative process composed a brandmarked identity that accentuated their one-of-a-kind offerings. Once it was time to execute, and with the brand in place, we developed a website where Chicagoland’s new-construction developers could finally take a different approach to sales and marketing.
"Mauge embraced our vision—then designed an online presence that promotes our growth and represents our success.” -Cory Robertson, Principal
To 25 More…
The dawning of a new decade marked 25 years of Mauge. But in our eyes, it also meant the start of 25 more! First we celebrated an end, now we celebrate a beginning, and we’re working hard every day for whatever comes next.
Celebrating 25 Years
Mauge started on a whim, when some sibling rivalry led to the suggestion, “Get out of bed! Do something fun!” – and we haven’t stopped since. From those humble beginnings in 1995, to our continuing work today, we’re proud of our design-craft heritage and honored to have you with us. The ups are a blast; the downs a challenge. But the creative by our team makes every day “something fun.”
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful 25 years.
2019
16 Crosses
Coming from a creative family that does not believe in boundaries is fun — you never know where or in what medium a sibling will show up. Like right here.
Milieu Grand Opening
We developed the Milieu identity and brand for White Oak Realty and Crayton Partners. With hospitality and lifestyle as our central theme, this development has become the premier apartment in West Loop.
Matt Kosterman
Every once in a while, meeting a friend of a friend of a friend works out — like Matt, when he was photo-documenting a project for our mutual client, kibbitznest. We quickly learned we were neighbors and we work well together.
When the Maugeri siblings get together…
My brother Frank created this “Illumination” spectacle, our “queen bee” sister Toni created the scrolls and performance, and I baked the family holiday honey cookies.
Mauge Facade
Preparing for our 25th Anniversary, we gave our office building a facelift — bringing the facade back to its original splendor and color scheme.
Tying Knots
No weddings in 25 years and then — BOOM — three in two months. Each had its own creative personality. Forever congratulations.
2018
Top Mazda Dealer, Year over Year
Mauge has a long and strong relationship with the president of Mazda of Orland Park, a proud dealer-owner after years of building the #1 Mazda dealership in Chicago by all sorts of metrics, often awarded for their customer service. We look forward to continuing to help build the best Mazda dealership in town.
Celebrating the Life of Jack Cummins
Small businesses sometimes rely on their friends. Mauge relied on Jack. He was always there for us. He did more than just keep us legal; he was the crazy guy in the corner with the great ideas.
CVLux, California Vibe
Mauge quickly became good friends with the local media in Fresno, Ventura and Murrieta, California, working closely to make sure our clients became successful in these markets.
Porsche 70th Anniversary, National Event
Mauge created an on-site event that drew attention from Porsche, cited as the best program in the region.
2018 Awards
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago - SAMMY Awards
Kenect - Best Website Design
MILA - Best Sales Brochure
The Ritz Carlton Residences, Chicago, Magnificent Mile - Best Print Campaign; Sales Brochure; and Website Design
2017
Joining the ULI
Mauge Principal Ginna Ryan becomes a member on the Urban Land Institute’s local product council.
United with United Graphics
Friend and vendor United Graphics asked us to develop a sample brochure to broaden their portfolio of real estate clients. We had a good time creating a five-color double-gate with some wonderful graphic details and varnish plates.
Opus Uptown LaGrange Grand Opening
We are proud of our branding work with this first ground-up residential project from Opus.
McLaren Chicago, Spring Event
We were thrilled to create Chicago’s supercar show to kick off the spring/summer/fall driving season!
CJ Wilson’s PCA Day at LaGuna Seca
Entertaining the Porsche Club of America, Fresno, along with PCA, Sequoia, for a track day at WeatherTech Raceway at LaGuna Seca, we got to drive a Beetle Turbo down the Corkscrew...
2016
The John Buck Spring Fling
We re-energized the identity of this annual charity event.
2950 North Sheridan Grand Opening
We are proud to work with Wirtz Residential, known for its portfolio of vintage buildings, to create the identity and brand of their first ground-up apartment in East Lakeview.
625 West Adams Grand Opening
We built the identity for this office building and took it to market with a full print and digital campaign.
SK Motors takes over City Volkswagen of Chicago
Mauge repositioned City Volkswagen of Chicago and brought it to market under new management and ownership. This dealership takes pride in its community.
CJ Wilson buys McLaren Scottsdale
Mauge enters the world of supercar marketing with long-term client, CJ Wilson.
Ginna’s NAWBO Luncheon
Mauge Principal Ginna Ryan chairs the Annual Achievement Luncheon for the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Bobblehead Gene
Gene Honda, voice of client Mazda of Orland Park, was inducted into the Bobblehead Hall of Fame in Milwaukee.
The Buckler Grand Opening, Milwaukee
We branded and positioned this very successful repurpose project by Phoenix Development Partners.
Our First Hebru Brantley
After our experience with Kenect in orchestrating the purchase and installation of a large piece of art — the focal point of Kenect's lobby and a visual definer of its demographic — Mauge purchased a "Fly Boy" as our own sentinel.
2015
West Coast Client Night with the LA Galaxy
EWhile entertaining a few of our clients, we bumped into old friend Teddy Krafft.
Distinguished Gentleman's Charity Ride
Mauge is proud to have ridden this annually since its inception.
2014
The Redmoon Fire Festival on the Chicago River
Mauge marketed this Spectacle as well as helped create the event itself, building fire kayaks and sending them into the river. A job is not over until the tools are put away…
A Bright Greystar
Mauge gelled immediately with Greystar’s vision, introduced as a referral client. Ever since, they have been extremely gracious in inviting us to present for projects across the Midwest.
Remembering Chris Neustadt, Hog Island
Chris was a great friend and advocate of Mauge. We partnered many times to create exceptional events thanks to his planning, execution and entertainment.
Featured in Chicago Agent
Mauge Principal Ginna Ryan coordinates many relationships between Mauge and the real estate community.
Happy Campers
Camp Schwab (“Children with Adapted Mobility Play”) is one of the only free summer day camps for children with disabilities in Cook County. We helped the organizers with a new identity.
2013
75th Anniversary of the Pump Room
Mauge joined “Dining Dave” Lissner and his wife, Terri, for the 75th anniversary of the Pump Room. Both have been long-time clients and friends of the family, and advocates for Mauge since the beginning.
MyxnScents Grand Opening
After success with Shell Vacations, executive Tracy Sherles moved to Naples, Florida, where Mauge helped develop her retail concept and experience for custom-scented body products.
2012
CJ Wilson Buys Mazda of Countryside
After The Autobarn sold its flagship dealership, Mazda of Countryside, to All-Star baseballer CJ Wilson, we grew it to nine dealerships, a charity group and a winning race team.
2011
"Where the Ride Begins"…
Mauge built the BMW Motorrad Countryside brand and retail experience — creating a motorbike shop as a destination for riders to visit and hang out. When enthusiasts join the weekend ride, they become part of the community.
2010
Getting Real with REIA
Mauge has been a member of Chicago’s Real Estate Investment Association for years, in addition to managing the group’s brand. Mauge Principal Ginna Ryan is a board member serving as adjunct director of the membership committee.
2009
Birthday Wishes
With the help of Mazda Corporate, Mauge created a weekend birthday event for one of our star dealers, taking the famous Mazda RX-7 that won the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona and arranging for him drive it in the Monterey Historic Races.
2009 Awards
Pinnacle Print Awards
Versailles - Sales Materials
Chicagoland Apartment Association - CAMME Awards
Aqua at Lakeshore East - Advertising, Print Form
2008
The “Redmoon Theater” Board
I am proud to have been on the Redmoon Theater board, representing and assisting in the marketing of its annual Spectacles.
2007
The Remains of Miami Bowl
After Miami Bowl on Chicago’s South Side was demolished, a holiday gift appeared on Mauge's front lawn. It has been part of the agency ever since.
2007 Awards
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago - SAMMY Awards
Everleigh Condominiums - Logo Design
Silver Cloud Condominium Homes - Site Signage
Chicagoland Apartment Association - CAMME Awards
NNP Residential - Print Advertisements
NNP Residential - Website
MarCom - Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals Awards
Mayfair Hotel & Spa & Spa - Brochure
2006
Drinking it in
Magellan Development’s Lakeshore East is Chicago’s most successful residential community, an architectural and botanical triumph and a cultural achievement. Mauge was selected to develop branding and identity to flow through all collateral materials. Aqua was named 2009's Skyscraper of the Year.
Checkmate!
Mauge marketed the conversion of the famous Chess Records Warehouse into Chess Lofts, a huge honor as a Southside Chicagoan. Growing up, my sister and I would take the ‘62 “into the city” and hang outside, just hoping to catch a glimpse of someone. Mick?!
2006 Awards
HSMAI - Hospitality Sales + Marketing Awards
Hotel Palomar, Washington DC - Brochure
Hotel Palomar, Washington DC - Advertising Series
Hotel Allegro, Chicago - Brochure
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago - SAMMY Awards
Hotel Lakeshore East - Community Advertisements
Hotel Astoria Tower - Sales Center
ARDA - ARDY Awards
Shell Vacations Club - Interactive Directory
Shell Vacations Club - Sales Center
2005
The Big Move
Mauge moved to 1629 N. Milwaukee, our current address, keeping our roots in the neighborhood where it all started, keeping local and being local.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
My brother Frank's first independent play was fantastic and the actual prop/stage “cabinet” has followed him ever since.
2005 Awards
Chicagoland Apartment Association - CAMME Awards
NNP Residential - Website
The Shoreham at Lakeshore East - Brochure, Print Form
The Shoreham at Lakeshore East - Direct Mail
Academy of Interactive + Visual Arts - Communicator Awards
Developing Urban Environments - Brochure
2004
Banking on the Lake
Victor Cacciatore hired Mauge to help build the Lakeside Bank brand, which we developed and managed from teller cards to annual reports. I was honored to accompany Victor to center field for the naming ceremony of Cacciatore Stadium at DePaul.
Toll Brothers and Hoboken, N.J.
Mauge and Toll Brothers repositioned luxury homes in Hoboken, New Jersey, through a single sales and leasing center in the middle of the main strip, 100 feet from the train station. We managed the marketing, sales and leasing for their new product, City Living.
Setting Fires
Our packaging, messaging and tradeshow marketing for grill product Firewire turned this utensil into a household name.
2004 Awards
Chicagoland Apartment Association - CAMME Awards
180 North Jefferson - Website
Grand Plaza - Direct Mail Campaign
2003
It’s “Vacation Ownership”
As agency of record for Shell Vacations Club, Mauge transitioned away from the term "timeshare" and grew membership from 10,000 to 110,000 in nine years.
Lakeshore East
Mauge’s single logo concept for the Lakeshore East branding competition won us nine branding programs and 11 years with Magellan, NNP and, of course, Lakeshore East.
Green Tie Ball
Mauge designed chef hats and jackets for functions put on by David Lissner of Dining Chicago. One of our favorites was the Green Tie Ball.
2003 Awards
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago - SAMMY Awards
Hotel Lakeshore East - Community Logo Design
Chicagoland Apartment Association - CAMME Awards
NNP Residential NNP Residential - Website, Brochure, Print Form, Direct Mail
2002
Chicago Nasal Sinus
Mauge has managed Dr. Jordan Pritikin’s office brand and marketing since day one of his new practice.
Amalfi Hotel, Chicago
Mauge built the marketing materials to put this luxury independent condo-hotel boutique on the map.
2001
Oh, Snap
Mauge developed the retail identity and brand for a denim store positioned between the Gap Baby and the Gap (adult) stores: the maturing adolescent. It was a very successful enterprise.
Kimpton Hotels
As its agency record, Mauge created identities and campaigns for some of the best Kimpton Hotels + Restaurants.
Honey Child Spa
In partnership with furniture fabricator Milk Design, Mauge created the identity, brand and the retail sales experience for this luxury Chicago spa.
I Love Spanish Food
Mauge acquired this graffiti wall on a weekend trip to New York City. Are we preservationists or thieves? That was the question asked by the ethicist at New York Times Magazine.
If you can dodge a ball
Before the movie DodgeBall, the sport was a staple at Mauge to get rid of the claustrophobic feelings and frustrations of being inside all winter.
Union Lofts, Bridgeport
Mauge was hired by Tandem Developers to create an identity, brand and marketing campaign for a hard loft project located in Bridgeport. The program was so successful that they used it again and again in multiple markets!
2000
Heitman Financial, Annual Report
Mauge created a bi-annual brochure program to detail Heitman’s successful investments. Its size and layout remained the same while the cover image and content changed. This piece was displayed in multiple annual report competitions.
Deeper into Bucktown
Mauge moved to 2024 W. Webster, with Stanley Anderson as architect and Milk Design as general contractor/furniture fabricator. We created a two-story office space that fit nicely in a residential neighborhood, which is our preference — live local, work local, participate in the community. Walk by sometime and cross the bridge to see our original sandblasted glass door is still there.
1999
Singing with the Civic Opera
Mauge worked with Fifield Companies to create an identity and branding program for the opera building, only 5% leased at the time. We photographed the building and used those images in an award-winning print and advertising campaign.
1998
Carlow Corporate Center
Northern Builders awards us our first industrial park project, with Phase 1 coming in at 157 acres, plus 14 buildings and a fountain.
Ginna Ryan joins
Principal Ginna Ryan joined Mauge in new business development. Her background in the financial industry and her natural ability to connect to people immediately impacted our organization.
Fresh Newman
Mauge was introduced to Michael Newman, through a friend of a friend, as he was moving from the Everglades. He has been an employee, friend, competitor and great vendor.
Driving with Northern Builders
Driving to a presentation, Northern Builders’s new business director called Mauge to ask for a pitch deck. This relationship turned into Mauge's longest client relationship, which continues today.
1997
They All Fall Down
My son, Blaise Anthony Maugeri, was born November 15 — hours before the Mauge holiday party! Mauge hosted dinner and went out to see my brother, Frank, in the play "Richard Nickel's Lost City."
1996
The Holiday CDs
For our first six years, Mauge sent clients, vendors and friends a holiday mix with very hard to find seasonal songs.
Mauge Markets Bucktown
Starting with the Clock Tower Lofts, Mauge developed 20 building identities and brands in the Bucktown neighborhood, then growing with the client to larger projects throughout Chicago.
Maya Romanoff Wall Coverings
Mauge created international advertising campaigns for Maya Romanoff, one of the most creative individuals we have ever worked with. His ability to create patterns with cutting-edge materials is amazing and unprecedented.
The Lincoln Restaurant
We created the identity and brand for the Lincoln Restaurant at Six Corners (Irving, Damen and Lincoln), though this iconic sign is all that remains.
Mauge @1525 W. Homer, Bucktown
Mauge moved into its first Bucktown office, along with architect Dalquist Hartenstein. We had a great time working off each other.
1995
Tishman Speyer, 222 N. LaSalle St.
I joined my sister, Toni, for this reposition of an iconic Chicago building.
Mig & Tig
Mauge developed the direct mail catalog campaign for this River North furniture retailer.
Annie Properties, West Loop
True Pioneers! We helped Annie Properties bring to market a baker's dozen loft-style apartment buildings in the West Loop.
1966
Our Logo
My sister and I in front of our mom's 1961 Nash Metropolitan Convertible, the inspiration for the circle M brand mark..
