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• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• UX 4Sight - 111 W Jackson Blvd Unit 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d contact these first:

• Design In Chicago — West Loop, useful if you want branding + custom website + integrations.
• IPSTUDIO — specializes exclusively in fitness studios and integrates Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, and Zen Planner. IPSTUDIO
• Omakaase — Chicago-focused fitness/wellness web design with scheduling integration and local SEO. Omakaase
• Christie Evenson — particularly relevant if the priority is a premium boutique-fitness aesthetic alongside web/brand design. christieevenson.com
• GridSync — worth considering if you want a straightforward live schedule, booking integration, trainer profiles, and mobile-first site. getgridsync.com

For your project, I'd specifically ask each agency to demonstrate the actual mobile class-booking flow, not just show portfolio screenshots.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• UX 4Sight - 111 W Jackson Blvd Unit 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Iceberg Web Design - 200 W Madison St, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60606
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• 1Brand Design - 444 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d focus on firms that can handle both a strong visual redesign and a real class-booking experience, rather than a generic brochure-site agency.

Chicago firms worth contacting

• Design In Chicago — especially convenient for you geographically. They’re in the West Loop/Fulton Market area and combine branding, web design/development, marketing, and content production. This could be a good fit if the redesign is as much about refreshing the studio’s brand as rebuilding the site.
• IPSTUDIO — a particularly relevant specialist because they focus specifically on fitness-studio websites. They say they integrate Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner and other booking platforms, with schedules, pricing and booking built into the site. IPSTUDIO
• Loupes — another fitness-focused option. Their fitness offering explicitly includes class scheduling, membership purchases and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other systems. Loupes
• Flamingo Agency — a Chicago small-business web agency that works with WordPress and can integrate booking systems, CRMs, payment gateways and forms. Worth considering if you want a more conventional local agency rather than a fitness-only specialist.
• Omakaase — explicitly markets Chicago fitness/wellness web design and says it can integrate Mindbody, Zen Planner, Mariana Tek and custom APIs. It also emphasizes local SEO and putting the schedule prominently into the conversion path. Omakaase
• Orbit Media Studios — a more established Chicago web strategy/design shop. I'd consider them if you want the redesign to include substantial SEO, content strategy, analytics and conversion optimization, rather than just a visual refresh.

How I'd narrow it down

I'd get proposals from Design In Chicago + IPSTUDIO + Loupes first. They represent three useful approaches: a local brand/creative partner, a fitness-specialist site builder, and a fitness-focused booking/conversion specialist.

When you contact them, give them your current booking platform (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, etc.) and ask for a proposal specifically covering:

1. A mobile-first weekly class schedule.
2. Booking directly from the schedule.
3. Class/instructor detail pages.
4. Trial/intro-offer signup.
5. Membership and pricing pages.
6. Automatic schedule synchronization—so staff aren't maintaining the website manually.
7. Integration with your existing booking/member-management system.
8. Google/local SEO for searches around Fulton Market, West Loop and downtown Chicago.
9. Analytics showing where people drop out before booking.

The key question I'd ask every agency is: “Can you show me a live fitness-studio site where the schedule and booking flow work well on a phone, and explain exactly how our existing scheduling platform would integrate?”

That will separate the agencies that genuinely understand the operational side of a fitness studio from those that primarily sell attractive web designs.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
• 1Brand Design - 444 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d look for a partner that understands high-end brand design + member conversion + class booking integrations (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Vagaro, etc.), not just a general brochure website. A good redesign should make it easy for someone to:

• see today’s classes immediately
• book a first class/trial
• understand memberships
• meet instructors
• join your community
• manage bookings on mobile

Here are Chicago-area companies I’d consider contacting:

Best-fit options for a fitness studio redesign

Design In Chicago

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-535-3088)

Best for: A premium Fulton Market brand refresh + website + content
They’re located in the West Loop/Fulton Market area and focus on brand strategy, design, development, and content production.
Why consider them:

• Strong fit if your studio’s identity and visual experience matter as much as functionality
• Local team that understands the neighborhood’s design-forward businesses
• Could help with photography/video direction, branding, and site UX

Ask them specifically about:

• live class schedule integration
• member portal/login flows
• your existing booking software

Orbit Media Studios

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 773-348-4581)

Best for: A strategic website rebuild focused on leads and conversions
Orbit is a Chicago web design and digital marketing agency known for structured website strategy, UX, development, and ongoing optimization.
Why consider them:

• Good choice if your current site looks nice but does not convert visitors into members
• Strong on SEO and analytics
• Useful if you want more organic discovery from searches like “fitness studio Fulton Market” or “Chicago Pilates/HIIT/etc.”

SITE IT NOW

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-442-0352)

Best for: A local West Loop-area agency with custom web development capability
They are based near the West Loop and provide website design, development, branding, SEO, and maintenance services.
Why consider them:

• Convenient for in-person collaboration
• Better fit if you need custom functionality beyond a template

Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 312-300-6746)

Best for: A more technical build with marketing support
They provide web design/development plus digital marketing services.
Why consider them:

• Useful if you want the redesign tied to SEO, paid ads, analytics, and growth campaigns

Fitness-specialized firms worth adding to your shortlist

These are not necessarily Chicago-based, but they specialize in fitness websites and may understand your scheduling needs better than a general agency:

Loupes

Focuses specifically on fitness studio websites with booking integrations and membership flows. Loupes

IPSTUDIO

Specializes in fitness studio sites and highlights integrations with platforms such as Mindbody and Mariana Tek. IPSTUDIO

Omakaase

Markets specifically to Chicago fitness and wellness brands, with emphasis on booking flows and local search. Omakaase

What I’d ask each company before hiring

Send the same brief to 4–5 firms and ask:

1. “Have you integrated with our scheduling platform?”

(Tell them whether you use Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Vagaro, WellnessLiving, etc.)

2. “Can members book without leaving the website?”
3. “Can staff update schedules/classes without calling a developer?”
4. “Can you redesign around conversion goals?”

• first-class offers
• membership sales
• drop-in purchases
• private training inquiries
• “Can you show 2–3 fitness/wellness examples?”

For a Fulton Market studio, I’d probably start conversations with Design In Chicago, Orbit Media, and one fitness-specialized shop (Loupes or IPSTUDIO) and compare their approach. The biggest differentiator will be whether they treat the schedule/booking experience as the center of the site rather than an afterthought. Loupes IPSTUDIO

If you tell me your studio type (Pilates, strength, HIIT, yoga, cycling, etc.), current booking software, and approximate redesign budget, I can narrow this to a shorter list.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium/boutique branding and the operational side of class scheduling + booking, rather than a generic Chicago web agency.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — probably my first call.

They're actually in West Loop, at 159 N Sangamon, and handle strategy, branding, web design/development, integrations, testing and launch support. That's a particularly good match if the redesign is as much about repositioning the studio's brand as rebuilding the site.

2. SITE IT NOW — strong local option.

They're on W. Jackson Blvd and position themselves as a brand-first Chicago web agency with custom development, e-commerce, SEO and ongoing maintenance. I'd consider them if you want a polished site without necessarily hiring a huge agency.

3. Orbit Media Studios — best if growth/SEO matters heavily.

Orbit is a more established Chicago agency with a strong emphasis on websites that generate measurable business outcomes, rather than just visual redesigns. It could make sense if you want the new site to substantially improve local search, trial-class acquisition and conversion.

4. Cybernautic Web Design — worth talking to for integrations.

They specifically highlight third-party integrations, including scheduling and other business systems, alongside custom web development. That's useful if your scheduling platform has requirements beyond simply embedding a widget.

One important wildcard

I'd also get a proposal from Loupes, even though I wouldn't restrict your search to Chicago-based firms. They specialize specifically in fitness websites and say they integrate Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms, while designing the site around getting visitors to book. Loupes

Likewise, IPSTUDIO is highly specialized in fitness studios and says it has designed sites for 200+ studios, with integrations for Mariana Tek, Mindbody and WellnessLiving. IPSTUDIO

What I'd ask each firm

Don't just ask, "Can you redesign our website?" Give them a concrete brief:

• Live class schedule directly on the site
• One-tap booking on mobile
• Integration with your existing scheduling platform
• Easy staff-side updates to classes/instructors
• Membership/pricing and intro-offer flows
• Strong Fulton Market / West Loop local SEO
• Premium visual identity appropriate for a boutique studio
• Analytics for trial → booking → membership conversion
• Ability to add additional locations later
• Clear ownership of the website, code, content and booking integration

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies for your specific setup and compare them on likely fit, capabilities and pricing.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both premium/boutique branding and the technical side of live class scheduling + booking. I found a few particularly strong fits.

My shortlist

• Design In Chicago — West Loop

This would be one of my first calls. They’re very close to Fulton Market and handle branding, UX, web development, integrations, and content under one roof. Their process explicitly includes backend development and integrations, which is useful if your scheduling system needs more than a simple embedded widget.

• Orbit Media Studios — Chicago

A stronger choice if your redesign needs to become an acquisition engine, not just look better. They specialize in strategy, UX, development, SEO and measurable business outcomes. I'd consider them if organic search for things like “fitness classes Fulton Market” and “Chicago fitness studio” is important.

• SITE IT NOW — West Loop

Particularly convenient geographically—they're on Jackson Blvd—and they offer custom web design/development plus branding, SEO and ongoing support. Worth getting a proposal from if you want a local agency that can handle the whole redesign.

• Cybernautic Web Design — Chicago

Interesting option if the integration side is complicated. They specifically emphasize third-party integrations, including scheduling and other business systems, alongside custom web development.

Fitness-specialist agencies I'd also contact

These aren't necessarily Chicago-based, but their specialization makes them worth comparing against the local firms:

• Loupes — specifically builds fitness websites around class booking, membership flows and local SEO. They say they integrate with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms. Loupes
• IPSTUDIO — exclusively focuses on fitness studios and says it has built 200+ studio websites. It supports Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner and other platforms. IPSTUDIO
• Christie Evenson — a particularly interesting option if your priority is a high-end boutique fitness aesthetic. She specializes exclusively in fitness branding/web design and is Chicago-based. Christie Evenson
• GridSync — focuses on live schedules, trainer profiles, booking integration and mobile-first fitness websites. GridSync

What I'd do in your position

I'd request proposals from Design In Chicago, Orbit Media, and one fitness specialist such as IPSTUDIO or Loupes. That gives you three very different approaches:

The key thing I'd ask each one is not simply “Can you add our class schedule?” Instead: “Can you make the schedule a core part of the customer journey, with live availability, class filtering, instructor information, intro offers and one-tap booking on mobile?” That's the difference between a pretty redesign and a site that actually helps fill classes.

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare their likely fit, strengths, and potential red flags.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• UX 4Sight - 111 W Jackson Blvd Unit 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Iceberg Web Design - 200 W Madison St, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60606
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• 1Brand Design - 444 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both high-end brand/design and the mechanics of class scheduling, memberships, and mobile booking. Based on what I found, these would be my shortlist:

1. Design In Chicago — Best local fit

• Located right in West Loop/Fulton Market.
• Full-service brand, web, development, marketing, and content agency.
• Particularly interesting if the redesign needs to feel like a premium Chicago fitness/lifestyle brand rather than a generic gym template.
• Ask them: whether they've integrated Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, or similar scheduling platforms.
• UX 4Sight — Best for booking UX

• Chicago UX/UI specialists with expertise in user research, usability testing, responsive web design, and conversion-focused redesigns.
• I'd consider them if your biggest problem is that visitors can't quickly understand the classes, schedule, pricing, and booking path.
• Orbit Media Studios — Best for a larger strategic redesign

• Established Chicago web design/development and digital marketing agency.
• Stronger choice if you want the redesign to also improve SEO, content, accessibility, performance, and lead generation, rather than just visual design.
• Flamingo Agency — Best smaller-agency option

• Chicago-based WordPress/web design shop geared toward smaller businesses.
• Their capabilities specifically include integrating booking systems, CRMs, payment gateways, and forms, which is relevant to a studio website.

I'd also get a quote from a fitness specialist

One particularly relevant option I found is Loupes. They specifically build fitness-studio websites around class booking, memberships, and first-class conversion, with integrations including Mindbody, Acuity, and Pike13. Loupes

IPSTUDIO is another specialist worth comparing. It says it focuses exclusively on fitness studios and has experience with Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, instructor profiles, schedules, and multi-location architecture. IPSTUDIO

And Omakaase explicitly markets to Chicago fitness/wellness businesses and says it integrates Mindbody, Zen Planner, Mariana Tek, and custom APIs. Omakaase

My recommendation

I'd send the same brief to Design In Chicago + UX 4Sight + one fitness-specific agency such as Loupes/IPSTUDIO.

That gives you three very different proposals:

• Design In Chicago: strongest local brand/creative angle
• UX 4Sight: strongest booking/user-experience angle
• Fitness specialist: strongest understanding of studio operations and scheduling integration

When you talk to them, don't just ask for a "website redesign." Tell them you want the schedule to be the core product experience: someone should be able to land on the site from Instagram/Google, see today's/upcoming classes, understand what each class is, and book on their phone with as little friction as possible.

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what budget you have, I can narrow this to the 3 companies I'd actually contact first and give you a comparison of likely fit, strengths, and questions to ask each.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand the booking journey, not just agencies that make attractive websites. Your ideal redesign should put the live class schedule, intro offer, pricing, instructor profiles, and booking CTA front and center—especially on mobile.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best nearby all-around option

• Based right in West Loop at 159 N Sangamon.
• Handles strategy, UX, branding, development, integrations, testing, and launch rather than just visual design.
• Particularly interesting if you want the redesign to also strengthen the studio's brand identity and local presence.
• I'd ask them specifically about integrating your scheduling platform rather than building a separate booking system.
• Cybernautic Web Design — best for custom integrations

• Their Chicago operation emphasizes custom websites and integrations with business systems, including scheduling tools.
• A good candidate if you have something more complicated than a basic embedded Mindbody/Vagaro widget—for example, membership sales, lead capture, CRM, or custom booking flows.
• Orbit Media Studios — best for a serious growth/SEO project

• Established Chicago agency with a strong emphasis on UX, SEO, conversion, and measurable business outcomes.
• I'd consider them if the redesign is also intended to capture searches such as "Fulton Market fitness," "West Loop Pilates," "Chicago HIIT," etc., rather than simply replacing the existing site.
• SITE IT NOW — worth considering for a West Loop-local partner

• Located at 1016 W Jackson Blvd, very close to Fulton Market.
• Offers web development, branding, SEO, hosting, and maintenance, so it could work well if you want one smaller agency handling the whole digital presence.

The specialist I'd also contact

Loupes is not Chicago-local, but I'd put them on your shortlist because their offering is unusually specific to fitness. They explicitly build live class schedules, booking flows, membership purchases, instructor pages, and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13, etc. Loupes

Similarly, IPSTUDIO focuses exclusively on fitness studios and says it has built sites for 200+ studios, with integrations including Mariana Tek, Mindbody, and WellnessLiving. IPSTUDIO

For a boutique studio, I'd also look at Christie Evenson, a Chicago-based designer who exclusively works with fitness businesses and combines branding with web design. She could be particularly strong if your current problem is as much "our website doesn't feel like our studio" as it is functionality. Christie Evenson

What I'd ask each agency

Don't simply ask, "Can you redesign our website?" Send them a brief like:

"We're a fitness studio in Fulton Market looking to redesign our website around class discovery and booking. We want a mobile-first live schedule, direct class booking, intro/trial conversion flow, instructor profiles, membership/pricing pages, and integration with our existing scheduling platform. We're also interested in improving local SEO and making the site reflect the experience/brand of the physical studio."

Then ask them:

• Have you integrated our specific scheduling platform before?
• Can users see the live schedule without leaving our site?
• Can someone go from landing on the homepage → finding a class → booking it in 3 taps or fewer on mobile?
• Can our staff change classes/instructors without calling a developer?
• How will you handle intro offers and membership conversion?
• What will you do for Fulton Market/West Loop local SEO?
• Can you show me 2–3 fitness or wellness sites you've actually launched?
• What happens to existing Google rankings/URLs during the redesign?

My first three calls would be Design In Chicago, Cybernautic, and a fitness specialist such as Loupes/IPSTUDIO. That gives you a useful comparison between a local brand/UX agency, a custom-integration shop, and a true fitness-industry specialist.

If you tell me which scheduling software you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Vagaro, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you're hoping to spend, I can narrow this to 3–5 agencies that are the best fit and compare their likely strengths.

"We're a fitness studio in Fulton Market looking to redesign our website around class discovery and booking. We want a mobile-first live schedule, direct class booking, intro/trial conversion flow, instructor profiles, membership/pricing pages, and integration with our existing scheduling platform. We're also interested in improving local SEO and making the site reflect the experience/brand of the physical studio."

Then ask them:

• Fresh Design Studio - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Suit 1212, Chicago, IL 60654
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
• Firebelly Design - 1402 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601
• Studio Fit Chicago - 1011 W Armitage Ave Fl2, Chicago, IL 60614
• Studio E Fitness - 2659 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606
• FORM Design Studio, LLC - 200 E Randolph St Ste 5100, Chicago, IL 60601
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• Affordable Web Design Chicago - 5141 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639
• Unique Gym Shoe Designs - 79000 Vernon Pk Pl, Chicago, IL 60607
• RedShark SEO - 65 W Erie St #1901, Chicago, IL 60654
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand conversion-focused fitness websites, not just attractive branding. Your redesign should ideally include:

• Live class schedule integration (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.)
• “Book a first class” conversion flow
• Membership/trial offer pages
• Instructor profiles
• Mobile-first design (many members book from phones)
• Local SEO targeting Fulton Market / West Loop searches

A few Chicago-area companies worth contacting:

Best-fit specialists for fitness + booking integrations

• IPSTUDIO — Strong fit if you want a studio-specific redesign. They focus on fitness websites and mention integrations with platforms such as Mindbody and Mariana Tek, plus class schedules, instructor pages, and membership flows. IPSTUDIO
• Loupes — Worth considering if your priority is turning visitors into booked classes. They specifically position their work around fitness booking flows, membership purchases, and scheduling integrations. Loupes
• Omakaase — A Chicago-focused option that works specifically with fitness/wellness businesses and discusses class schedule visibility and booking integrations. Omakaase

Chicago design agencies to interview for a more custom brand approach

• Fresh Design Studio — Near Fulton Market/River North and a possible fit if you want a more bespoke brand and UX approach.
• Flamingo Agency — A Chicago web design agency with strong local reviews; worth a conversation if you want a broader marketing/design partner.
• Firebelly Design — More brand/design-oriented; a good fit if the studio’s identity needs a major refresh alongside the website.

What I’d ask in the first call

1. “Can you show me 2–3 fitness studio sites where users can see live class times and book without friction?”
2. “Which scheduling platforms have you integrated with?”
3. “Will the schedule live directly on our site or just be an external link/embed?”
4. “How will you optimize for searches like ‘Fulton Market fitness studio’ and ‘West Loop gym/classes’?”
5. “Can you handle photography, copywriting, and launch marketing?”

For a boutique studio in Fulton Market, I’d probably start with IPSTUDIO, Loupes, and Omakaase because they appear closest to the specific problem you’re solving: a premium fitness brand site that actually drives class bookings. Loupes Omakaase IPSTUDIO

If you tell me your studio type (HIIT, Pilates, strength, yoga, cycling, etc.), your current booking platform, and approximate redesign budget, I can narrow this to a shorter shortlist.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand the booking experience, not just agencies that make attractive websites. Your schedule should be a core product feature—mobile-friendly, searchable, and connected to whatever platform you use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, etc.).

My shortlist

• Design In Chicago — Best nearby all-around option. They’re in West Loop and handle branding, UX, web development, integrations, and content. That makes them particularly interesting if the redesign needs to feel like a premium Fulton Market brand rather than a generic gym site.
• Omakaase — Best Chicago-specific fitness marketing option. Their Chicago fitness practice is explicitly built around class bookings, mobile conversion, local SEO, and integrations with Mindbody, Zen Planner, Mariana Tek, and custom APIs. They claim substantial fitness/wellness experience in the Chicago market. Omakaase
• Christie Evenson — Best boutique/high-design option. She specializes exclusively in fitness branding and web design and is based around Chicago. I'd consider her if your studio is positioning itself as a premium boutique experience where brand/aesthetic matters as much as functionality. Christie Evenson
• Orbit Media Studios — Best established Chicago agency. They’re considerably more comprehensive, with UX, development, SEO, analytics, and ongoing optimization. A good choice if you're thinking beyond a redesign toward a serious acquisition/SEO platform.
• Cybernautic Web Design — Worth interviewing for complex integrations. Their Chicago operation specifically emphasizes third-party integrations, including scheduling and other business systems, alongside custom web development and marketing.
• Loupes — Best specialist benchmark to compare against. They specifically build fitness-studio sites around live class schedules, booking, memberships, instructor profiles, and integrations with Mindbody/Acuity/Pike13. They're not necessarily my first Chicago-local pick, but their approach is very close to what you're describing. Loupes

Who I'd contact first

I'd get proposals from Design In Chicago, Omakaase, and Christie Evenson. They represent three useful directions:

1. Design In Chicago: premium local agency + brand + technology.
2. Omakaase: fitness-specific conversion/SEO + scheduling.
3. Christie Evenson: boutique fitness brand/aesthetic specialist.

Then use Orbit as the larger-agency benchmark if you're expecting substantial SEO, content, analytics, or future expansion.

One important thing: tell every agency your current scheduling platform before they quote you. The ideal redesign isn't simply “put a Mindbody button on the site.” I'd ask them to demonstrate how a prospective member can go from homepage → see today's/this week's classes → understand the class → choose a time → book, entirely on mobile, with as little friction as possible.

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to 3 agencies and compare their likely fit, strengths, and potential red flags.

• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• 1Brand Design - 444 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Americaneagle.com, Inc. - 200 W Jackson Blvd Fl 22, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both boutique fitness branding and the technical side of live class schedules/booking, rather than hiring a generic Chicago web designer.

My shortlist

• SITE IT NOW — Particularly worth talking to because they’re right in the West Loop and do custom web development, branding, and ongoing support. A good local option if you want someone who can understand the Fulton Market market and build something beyond a template.
• Design In Chicago — A strong choice if the redesign is as much about brand/visual experience as functionality. They handle strategy, UX, development, integrations, testing, and launch, and they're actually located in the West Loop.
• Orbit Media Studios — I'd consider them if you want the new site to become a serious customer-acquisition channel, not just a prettier website. They're a full-service Chicago web/design/marketing agency with a strong emphasis on measurable business outcomes.
• Loupes — Not necessarily the most local option, but probably one of the best functional fits for your specific project. They explicitly specialize in fitness websites and integrate booking systems such as Mindbody, Acuity, and Pike13. Their approach puts the class-booking conversion path at the center of the design. Loupes
• IPSTUDIO — Another specialist I'd put high on the list. They say they work exclusively with fitness studios and have designed 200+ studio sites, with integrations for Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, etc. They also address instructor profiles, class structures, intro offers, and multi-location expansion. IPSTUDIO
• Christie Evenson — Particularly interesting if you're operating a premium/boutique studio where aesthetic and brand positioning matter as much as functionality. She's Chicago-based and focuses exclusively on brand and web design for fitness businesses. Christie Evenson

What I'd do in your position

I'd get proposals from three very different candidates:

1. Design In Chicago — best local/brand + technical option.
2. Loupes or IPSTUDIO — best fitness-specific option.
3. Orbit Media — best option if SEO, lead generation, and long-term growth are major priorities.

The key thing I'd put in the RFP is: “The class schedule is the primary product, not an embedded afterthought.” You want a mobile-first schedule where someone can see today's classes, filter by class/instructor/time, understand availability, and book in as few taps as possible. Fitness specialists explicitly emphasize this because poorly integrated booking widgets can make otherwise beautiful sites frustrating to use. Egochi GridSync

Also ask each agency to demonstrate how they'd integrate your existing scheduling platform rather than assuming you'll change systems.

If you tell me which scheduling software you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, ClassPass, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best Chicago firms and compare likely fit, pricing level, portfolio, and integration capability.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Lizardo Agency - 6455 S Normandy Ave Apt 2S, Chicago, IL 60638, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Betterday Creative - 1 E Erie St Ste 525, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• LLT Group - Chicago Website Design - 47 E Chicago Ave #324, Naperville, IL 60540, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium brand design and the mechanics of live class schedules, booking, memberships, and mobile conversion.

My shortlist

• Design In Chicago — Best local/brand-oriented choice. They’re actually in the West Loop/Fulton Market area and combine branding, web design/development, marketing, and content production. I’d contact them if the redesign needs to feel like a premium Chicago fitness brand, not just a functional booking site.
• Loupes — Best fitness-specific option. Their fitness offering explicitly includes class scheduling, membership purchases, instructor pages, and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13, and other platforms. Loupes
• IPSTUDIO — Best if scheduling integration is the centerpiece. They specialize exclusively in fitness studios and say they've designed 200+ studio sites, with integrations for Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, etc. IPSTUDIO
• Omakaase — Best if you also want local SEO/member acquisition. Their Chicago fitness offering is specifically geared toward increasing organic class bookings, with scheduling integrations including Mindbody, Zen Planner, and Mariana Tek. Omakaase
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago — Worth getting a quote from for a more local, SEO-heavy approach. They're based on N. Laflin in the West Loop area and focus heavily on web design + local SEO.
• Christie Evenson — Best boutique creative option. She's Chicago-based and works exclusively with fitness businesses, combining brand, web design, art direction, and copywriting. I'd consider her if the priority is creating a distinctive, high-end studio identity. Christie Evenson

Who I'd contact first

I'd send the same brief to Design In Chicago, Loupes, and IPSTUDIO and compare their proposals.

Your brief should specifically say:

“We want a premium Fulton Market fitness-studio redesign where the class schedule is a primary part of the website—not an afterthought or PDF. We need live scheduling/booking integration, mobile-first UX, membership/intro-offer conversion, instructor pages, and a design that reflects the physical studio.”

Also tell them which scheduling platform you're currently using (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.). That can materially change which agency is the best fit.

If you tell me your studio's name, current website, scheduling software, and approximate redesign budget, I can narrow this to 3 agencies and compare them on likely fit, pricing level, portfolio quality, and scheduling capabilities.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago - 1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand the booking journey, not just agencies that make attractive marketing sites. Your ideal redesign should make the schedule feel like a core product: mobile-first, filterable by class/instructor/time, and connected directly to your booking/membership system.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best nearby full-service option

• They’re actually in Fulton Market at 159 N. Sangamon St.
• Strong fit if you want a broader brand + website + content redesign rather than simply replacing your existing site.
• Their positioning covers branding, web/app development, marketing and content, which could be useful if the studio needs a more substantial visual repositioning.
• IPSTUDIO — best specialist for fitness studios

• This is probably the first specialist I'd interview.
• They focus exclusively on fitness studios and specifically discuss integrations with Mindbody, Mariana Tek and WellnessLiving, along with schedules, instructor profiles, memberships and first-timer flows. IPSTUDIO
• That's much closer to your actual problem than hiring a generic Chicago web designer.
• Loupes — strong conversion-focused fitness option

• Loupes explicitly builds fitness websites around class booking, membership purchases and trial conversions.
• They say they integrate with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms, or can build a lightweight booking system. Loupes
• I'd particularly consider them if getting more trial bookings/members is as important as the redesign itself.
• Omakaase — best if SEO/member acquisition matters

• Their Chicago offering is specifically aimed at fitness and wellness businesses, with class schedules, pricing, instructor pages, local SEO and conversion optimization. Omakaase
• Their approach is more growth/marketing-oriented than a pure design studio, so I'd shortlist them if you want the new site to compete for searches like “fitness studio Fulton Market” and “Chicago strength training.”
• Cybernautic Web Design — good custom-integration candidate

• They explicitly highlight third-party integrations, including scheduling systems, alongside custom web development and digital marketing.
• I'd consider them if your scheduling/membership setup is unusual or you need something more custom than embedding a standard booking widget.
• Christie Evenson — best boutique/brand-led choice

• She specializes specifically in branding and web design for boutique fitness businesses and is based around Chicago. Christie Evenson
• I'd put her higher on the list if your studio competes on aesthetic, community and brand experience—and lower if you need complex custom scheduling functionality.

One important benchmark

You already have a useful local example in Studio Three's Fulton Market location: their website lets members purchase classes/memberships and use their schedule/app to book. Studio Three That's the kind of seamless member journey I'd ask prospective agencies to improve upon rather than simply putting a “Book Now” button on the homepage.

For your project, I'd send the same brief to IPSTUDIO, Loupes, Design In Chicago, and Omakaase and compare their proposals. Specifically ask:

• Can you integrate our current scheduling platform without making the site look like an embedded third-party widget?
• Can visitors browse the live schedule before creating an account?
• Can they book a class in 2–3 mobile interactions?
• Can the schedule automatically update when we change instructors/times?
• Can members buy intro offers, memberships and class packs directly?
• What happens when a class is full—waitlist, cancellation, notifications?
• Who owns the website, code and integrations after launch?
• Can you show me 2–3 fitness sites you've actually built with booking functionality?

My first three calls would be IPSTUDIO for fitness-specific expertise, Design In Chicago for a local full-service redesign, and Loupes for conversion/booking expertise. IPSTUDIO Loupes

If you tell me what scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Vagaro, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare likely fit, pricing level, and capabilities.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• UX 4Sight - 111 W Jackson Blvd Unit 1700, Chicago, IL 60604, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Iceberg Web Design - 200 W Madison St, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60606
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• 1Brand Design - 444 N Michigan Ave, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60611
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

Since you’re in Fulton Market, I’d prioritize agencies that can do more than a visual refresh—you want strong mobile UX + class scheduling/booking integration + memberships/trials + local SEO.

My shortlist

• Design In Chicago — Best local fit

• Based right in the West Loop/Fulton Market area.
• Full-service branding, web development, marketing, and content.
• Particularly attractive if you want the redesign to capture the feel and identity of the studio, not just bolt a schedule onto a template.
• My first call if proximity and brand/design matter.
• UX 4Sight — Best for sophisticated UX

• Chicago UX/UI specialists with research, usability testing, responsive design, and development capabilities.
• Good choice if your current booking journey is confusing or you want to redesign the entire member/customer experience.
• Orbit Media Studios — Best for SEO + growth

• Established Chicago web agency focused on websites that generate measurable business results.
• I'd consider them if you want the redesign to improve Google visibility for searches like “fitness studio Fulton Market,” “Chicago HIIT,” etc., alongside the booking experience.
• Clique Studios — Best for a larger, premium project

• Strong combination of strategy, UX, engineering, content, and digital marketing.
• Probably overkill for a straightforward studio redesign, but worth talking to if you're building a more ambitious digital experience or multiple locations.

I'd also talk to a fitness specialist

There are firms specifically positioning themselves around fitness-studio websites, which could be particularly valuable because the scheduling integration is central rather than an afterthought.

IPSTUDIO says it works exclusively with fitness studios and integrates platforms including Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox, and Zen Planner, with schedules/pricing designed to sync automatically. IPSTUDIO

Loupes similarly focuses on fitness websites and says it integrates Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13, and other scheduling platforms. Loupes

Egochi emphasizes a phone-first live schedule, booking flows, membership/pricing pages, and performance rather than simply embedding a slow third-party widget. Egochi

What I'd do in your shoes

I'd send the same brief to Design In Chicago, UX 4Sight, Orbit Media, and one fitness-specific specialist and compare proposals.

Your brief should explicitly say:

“We need a complete redesign for a Fulton Market fitness studio. The website needs a mobile-first live class schedule, direct class booking, membership/trial signup, instructor profiles, pricing, and integration with our existing scheduling platform. We want the schedule and booking experience to feel native to the site rather than like an external widget. We also want the redesign optimized for local Chicago SEO and conversion.”

One important question to ask each agency: “Show me two or three fitness/studio websites where you personally designed and implemented the booking experience, and tell me exactly what scheduling platform was integrated.” That will quickly separate agencies that genuinely understand fitness websites from general web designers.

If you tell me which scheduling system you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare them on price, capabilities, and likely fit.

• BlueLine Web Studio - 798 S Linden Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
• Studio Fit Chicago - 1011 W Armitage Ave Fl2, Chicago, IL 60614
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606
• UXM Studio - 230 E Ohio St Ste 210, Chicago, IL 60611
• Fresh Design Studio - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Suit 1212, Chicago, IL 60654
• SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago - 355 N Laflin St Ste 101C, Chicago, IL 60607
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602
• Design Henge - 2259 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
• Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency - 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• SEO Design Chicago | Digital Marketing & Web Design Agency - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647
• Unique Gym Shoe Designs - 79000 Vernon Pk Pl, Chicago, IL 60607

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both high-end visual branding and the operational side of fitness—especially a live class schedule, booking, memberships, and mobile UX.

My shortlist

1. ALL FOR™ — Best local design fit

• They're actually based in Fulton Market/West Loop, so they understand the neighborhood and its design-conscious customer base.
• Their work emphasizes custom UX, visual systems, responsive design, and conversion flows. ALL FOR™
• Best for: a premium, brand-forward redesign where the website needs to feel like an extension of the studio.
• IPSTUDIO — Best fitness-specific option

• They say they've designed 200+ fitness-studio websites, including Pilates, cycling, boxing, strength, yoga, and hybrid studios.
• Particularly relevant: they integrate booking systems such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, and WellnessLiving, with schedules, pricing and booking built into the experience. IPSTUDIO
• Best for: making the class schedule/booking experience the centerpiece rather than bolting it onto a pretty website.
• Loupes — Best for conversion + scheduling

• Their fitness offering specifically covers class-booking integration, membership purchases, instructor profiles and local SEO.
• They list integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling systems. Loupes
• Best for: a site designed primarily to turn Google/Instagram visitors into trial-class bookings.
• BlueLine Web Studio — Interesting local boutique option

• They're a small Chicago studio located right in Fulton Market and emphasize custom, fast, accessible sites rather than template builds. BlueLine Web Studio
• Their site even cites a fitness client among its examples.
• Best for: a smaller, hands-on agency relationship.
• Christie Evenson — Best boutique fitness branding specialist

• She focuses exclusively on fitness businesses, combining brand strategy, web design, art direction and copywriting, with a distinctly boutique-studio aesthetic. Christie Evenson
• Best for: if your bigger problem is that the current site doesn't capture the personality/premium feel of the studio.

Who I'd contact first

I'd get proposals from ALL FOR™, IPSTUDIO, and Loupes. They represent three useful approaches:

The key question I'd put in the RFP isn't simply "Can you integrate our class schedule?" I'd ask them to demonstrate the entire booking journey on mobile: landing page → today's classes → class details → instructor → availability → booking/payment → confirmation. Fitness sites often make the schedule technically available but still make the actual booking unnecessarily difficult.

If you tell me what scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Vagaro, WellnessLiving, etc.), your approximate redesign budget, and the studio's vibe (luxury, athletic, minimalist, community-oriented, etc.), I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and give you specific questions to ask each one.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Doejo - 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Lizardo Agency - 6455 S Normandy Ave Apt 2S, Chicago, IL 60638, United States
• IDE Interactive, Inc. - 2945 W Peterson Ave Ste 103, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Wizerunek w Sieci. WWS - Web Development + SEO - 636 S River Rd #218, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Clique Studios - 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 1075, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• click5 Interactive LLC - 116 W Hubbard St #301, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• SEO Design Chicago - 2068 N Western Ave 1F - Front, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both premium boutique branding and the operational side of class schedules/booking, rather than a generic Chicago web-design shop.

My shortlist

• Design In Chicago — Best local fit. They’re actually in West Loop/Fulton Market territory and combine branding, web design/development, photography/video, and marketing. That makes them attractive if the redesign needs to feel like a premium Chicago fitness brand, not just a new website.
• Doejo — Best for a more sophisticated/custom build. They handle UX/UI, web development and API integrations, so I’d consider them if your scheduling system needs something beyond simply embedding Mindbody/Vagaro/etc.
• Orbit Media Studios — Best for strategy + SEO + conversion. They're a well-established Chicago web agency focused on redesigns that produce measurable business outcomes, rather than aesthetics alone.
• IPSTUDIO — Best specialist option. They focus specifically on fitness-studio websites and say they have designed 200+ studio sites. Their platform supports real-time integrations with Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving and other booking systems. IPSTUDIO IPSTUDIO
• Christie Evenson — Best for high-end boutique aesthetic. She exclusively works with fitness businesses and combines branding, web design, art direction and copywriting. If your studio's identity is a major part of the redesign, she's worth a conversation. Christie Evenson
• Loupes — Best fitness + conversion combination. Their fitness offering specifically includes class-booking integration, membership flows, instructor pages and local SEO, with integrations including Mindbody, Acuity and Pike13. Loupes

Who I'd contact first

I'd send the same brief to Design In Chicago, IPSTUDIO, and Christie Evenson.

That gives you three very different proposals:

1. Design In Chicago: local, full-service brand + website + content.
2. IPSTUDIO: fitness-specific UX and scheduling expertise.
3. Christie Evenson: strongest option if you're aiming for a distinctive, upscale boutique-studio look.

For your particular location, I'd tell them you want the class schedule to be a primary conversion tool, not an afterthought. Ideally, someone can land on the homepage, see today's/upcoming classes, filter by class type or coach, and book in essentially one flow on mobile.

Also ask specifically whether they can integrate your existing scheduling platform rather than forcing you to migrate. Fitness specialists such as IPSTUDIO explicitly support several major platforms. IPSTUDIO

If you tell me what scheduling software you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Vagaro, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare their likely fit, pricing level, portfolio/style, and scheduling capabilities.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium fitness branding and the operational side of class schedules, booking, memberships, and mobile UX. Based on what I found, these are the strongest people to contact:

1. Design In Chicago — Best local fit
   • They’re actually in the West Loop, so they understand the Fulton Market environment.
   • Full-service branding + web design/development, with app and digital capabilities too.
   • I'd contact them if you want a high-end redesign rather than simply replacing your existing site.

2. SITE IT NOW — Best nearby technical option
   • West Loop/Near West Side location.
   • Offers custom web development in addition to design, branding, SEO, hosting and maintenance.
   • Worth considering if your scheduling system needs custom integration rather than just embedding a booking widget.

3. Loupes — Best fitness-specific option
   • Their fitness offering is specifically built around class booking, membership purchase flows, instructor profiles and local SEO.
   • They explicitly integrate Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms, or can build a lightweight booking system. loupes.devpixalitydesign.comchristieevenson.comwww.egochi.com
   • This would be one of my first calls if class scheduling is the central requirement.

4. IPSTUDIO — Best if you want a studio-industry specialist
   • They say they've designed sites for 200+ fitness studios, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, boxing and strength studios.
   • They support integrations with Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving and other systems, including dynamic instructor/schedule information. ipstudio.co
   • Particularly attractive if your studio has a sophisticated class/membership structure.

5. Pixality Design — Worth a serious look for Chicago fitness
   • They have a specific River North CrossFit case study involving a Squarespace redesign and Mindbody integration.
   • They report working with 300+ boutique fitness studio owners, so there's unusually relevant experience here. pixalitydesign.com

6. Christie Evenson — Best boutique/high-end creative direction
   • She focuses exclusively on brand and web design for fitness businesses and is Chicago-based.
   • I'd consider her if the priority is making the studio feel exceptionally premium/editorial rather than building a complex custom web application. christieevenson.com

My shortlist

If I were managing the studio, I'd send an RFP to three firms first:

Loupes + IPSTUDIO + Design In Chicago

That gives you three different strengths: fitness/scheduling expertise, deep studio-specific experience, and a local West Loop creative/digital partner.

One important point: I wouldn't ask for merely a "website redesign." I'd ask them to redesign the entire member journey:

Instagram/Google → homepage → class discovery → schedule → class details → trial offer → checkout → confirmation

The schedule should be a real, mobile-first interface, not a PDF or clunky embedded calendar. That's especially important because fitness-specific agencies emphasize that class scheduling is one of the primary conversion points. www.egochi.com

If you tell me what scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, Vagaro, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare likely pricing, capabilities, and portfolios.

• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Doejo - 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• IDE Interactive, Inc. - 2945 W Peterson Ave Ste 103, Chicago, IL 60659, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both high-end brand/UX and the practical problem of making the class schedule and booking flow the center of the site.

My shortlist

1. ALL FOR™ Agency — Best for a premium Fulton Market brand

• They’re actually based in Fulton Market/West Loop, so they’re a natural fit geographically.
• Strong emphasis on brand, visual identity, UX, and custom web design. Their larger web packages include user-journey planning, wireframes, responsive design, and scalable CMS work. ALL FOR™
• Ask them: Can you design the booking experience around our existing scheduling platform rather than treating scheduling as an embedded widget?
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — Best nearby boutique option

• They're right on Fulton Market and position themselves around custom, fast, accessible sites.
• Their portfolio specifically references a fitness client, Loop Fitness Collective, with a testimonial about its booking site working well. BlueLine Web Studio
• I'd put them high on the list if you want a relatively hands-on Chicago studio rather than a large agency.
• Loupes — Best technical fit for scheduling

• Their fitness offering is unusually specific: live class schedules, one-click booking, membership purchases, instructor pages, and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13, and other scheduling platforms. Loupes
• This is probably the strongest choice if integrating your existing scheduling software is the most important requirement.
• Omakaase — Best if the redesign is also about acquiring members

• They specialize in Chicago fitness/wellness and combine web design with local SEO and conversion optimization. They specifically describe putting the schedule and trial offer prominently into the mobile experience. Omakaase
• Their pitch is less "make us a beautiful website" and more "make the website generate bookings."
• IPSTUDIO — Best specialist fitness-studio option

• They focus exclusively on fitness studios and say they've designed 200+ fitness studio sites.
• They specifically integrate Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner, etc., with automatic schedule syncing. IPSTUDIO
• If your current booking software is one of those, I'd absolutely get a proposal.
• Cybernautic Web Design — Best for a more custom/technical build

• They emphasize custom websites and third-party integrations, including scheduling and other business systems.
• Worth considering if your studio has unusual membership, CRM, payment, or scheduling requirements.

Who I'd contact first

I'd send the same brief to ALL FOR™, BlueLine, Loupes, and IPSTUDIO and compare their proposals.

Your brief should say something like:

"We're a fitness studio in Fulton Market looking for a complete website redesign. The new site needs to make the live class schedule and booking experience a primary part of the UX, work exceptionally well on mobile, support memberships/intro offers, and reflect a premium Chicago fitness brand. We want to integrate our existing scheduling platform rather than create a disconnected booking experience."

Then ask each one which scheduling platforms they've actually integrated, whether the schedule can be filtered by class/instructor/time, how booking works on mobile, and whether the integration is API-based or just an iframe/widget.

One especially important point: don't let an agency sell you a beautiful homepage with the schedule buried under a generic "Book Now" button. For a fitness studio, the schedule is one of the highest-intent parts of the site; specialist agencies explicitly design around that behavior. Egochi Loupes

If you tell me which scheduling system you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, Vagaro, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare their likely fit/pricing level.

• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago - 1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Point B Communications Inc - 600 W Fulton St #710, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• DittaTech - 616 W Fulton St Apt 408, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• NEWMEDIA.COM - 444 W Lake St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both premium fitness branding and the technical side of live class scheduling, rather than a generic Chicago web designer.

My shortlist

• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago — Best local option. They’re actually at 1375 W Fulton Market and focus on website redesign, modern design, performance, and lead generation. If being able to meet locally matters, I’d put them near the top.
• IPSTUDIO — Best specialist for a fitness studio. They exclusively focus on fitness-studio websites and specifically integrate platforms such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, and Zen Planner. They also build schedules, instructor profiles, pricing, and booking into the overall experience rather than treating scheduling as an afterthought. IPSTUDIO IPSTUDIO
• Loupes — Best if the goal is conversion + sophisticated UX. They explicitly build fitness sites around a live class schedule, one-click booking, memberships, instructor pages, and local SEO, with integrations including Mindbody, Acuity, and Pike13. Loupes
• Ocarina — Best for a more energetic/boutique aesthetic. Their fitness offering is centered on the path from seeing a class to booking it, with integrations for Mindbody, Glofox, Wodify, Zen Planner, and PushPress. They also emphasize video, community, coach profiles, memberships, and mobile booking. Ocarina
• Omakaase — Best if you want the redesign to drive local acquisition. They specifically market to Chicago fitness/wellness businesses and combine web design with local SEO, conversion optimization, and paid acquisition. They say they integrate Mindbody, Zen Planner, Mariana Tek, and custom APIs. Omakaase
• Point B Communications Inc — Worth considering for a higher-end brand overhaul. They're in Fulton Market and combine branding, advertising, digital strategy, and web design. I'd consider them if the project is as much about repositioning the studio visually as rebuilding the website.

If it were my studio

I'd contact three first:

1. IPSTUDIO — strongest fitness-specific expertise.
2. Evolve with Digital — convenient Fulton Market/West Loop relationship and local knowledge.
3. Loupes — strongest combination of booking UX, conversion, and technical integration.

The key question I'd put in the RFP is:

“Can you redesign the site so our live class schedule, availability, memberships, intro offers, and booking flow feel native to the website rather than looking like an embedded third-party scheduling widget?”

That's important because a beautiful fitness site can still feel dated if someone clicks “Book a Class” and suddenly gets dumped into an ugly external Mindbody/booking interface. Loupes and IPSTUDIO, for example, explicitly discuss native-looking integrations rather than simply embedding a generic widget. Loupes IPSTUDIO

I'd also require the proposal to cover mobile-first scheduling, intro/trial offers, instructor pages, membership purchase, class filtering, waitlists, cancellations, Google/local SEO, analytics, and the exact booking platform/API they'll integrate with.

If you tell me what scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best-fit Chicago firms and compare likely project scope/pricing.

• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago - 1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Med Spa Marketing Portal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Point B Communications Inc - 600 W Fulton St #710, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• Good Aura - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• DittaTech - 616 W Fulton St Apt 408, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• Shrink Designs - Chicago, IL 60618
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand the booking flow as much as the visual redesign. You don’t want a beautiful site where the schedule is still buried in a third-party widget.

My shortlist

• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago — A particularly convenient local option since they’re actually on Fulton Market. They focus on website redesigns, branding, performance, and lead generation. Good choice if you want a hands-on Chicago partner.
• Design In Chicago — Stronger candidate if the project is as much brand/visual redesign as it is website development. They offer web development, branding, marketing, photography/video, and related creative services.
• loupes.dev — Probably one of the best functional fits for your requirements. They specifically build fitness-studio sites around class scheduling, membership purchases, instructor pages and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and similar platforms. Loupes
• ipstudio.co — Worth contacting if you want a specialist rather than a general Chicago agency. They exclusively target fitness studios and explicitly support Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner and other booking systems. IPSTUDIO IPSTUDIO
• christieevenson.com — An interesting option if you're aiming for a premium boutique-fitness aesthetic. She specializes in brand and web design for fitness businesses and is Chicago-based. I'd pair her with a developer if your scheduling integration is technically complex. Christie Evenson
• omakaase.com — More growth/SEO oriented. Their Chicago fitness offering specifically emphasizes class schedules, mobile booking, pricing, local SEO and conversion optimization. Omakaase

If it were my studio

I'd contact three first:

1. Loupes — best match for the website + scheduling integration problem.
2. Evolve with Digital — best local/Fulton Market option for a broader redesign.
3. IPSTUDIO — best specialist benchmark to see what a fitness-specific website should look like.

I'd ask all three for the same brief: “We need a premium redesign with a live class schedule, mobile-first booking, membership/pricing, instructor profiles, and integration with our existing scheduling platform.”

The key question isn't just “Can you embed Mindbody/Mariana Tek/etc.?” Ask how they would make the schedule feel native to the new site and how many taps it takes a new visitor to book a first class. That distinction can make a huge difference.

If you tell me which scheduling software you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the best 3 Chicago firms and compare likely cost, fit, and strengths.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago - 1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Point B Communications Inc - 600 W Fulton St #710, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• DittaTech - 616 W Fulton St Apt 408, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Windy City Web Solutions - 801 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• SITE IT NOW - 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both premium/local brand design and the technical side of live class schedules, booking, memberships, and mobile UX.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best local fit

• They’re actually in the West Loop at 159 N Sangamon, so they’re very convenient for Fulton Market.
• Full-service: branding, UX/UI, web development, marketing, photography/video.
• Good choice if the redesign needs to feel premium and distinctly Chicago, rather than like a generic gym template.
• Loupes — best for a booking-first fitness site

• Their fitness offering specifically includes live class schedules, booking, membership flows, instructor pages, and local SEO.
• They integrate with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms, or can build a lightweight booking system. Loupes
• This would be one of my first calls if scheduling is the central requirement.
• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago — best nearby boutique option

• Located right in Fulton Market at 1375 W Fulton Market.
• They focus on website redesigns, branding, performance and lead generation, which could work well if you want a relatively hands-on local partner.
• I would specifically ask them to show you fitness/booking examples before choosing them.
• Christie Evenson — best for boutique fitness aesthetics

• This is a particularly interesting option if your studio is positioned as high-end/boutique.
• She specializes exclusively in fitness brand and web design and is based around Chicago, with work spanning branding, web design, art direction and strategy. Christie Evenson
• I'd pair her with a developer if the scheduling integration is technically complex.
• IPSTUDIO — best if you want a purpose-built fitness platform

• Their fitness product includes schedules, instructor profiles, pricing, login and booking integrations.
• They specifically support Mariana Tek, Mindbody and other major fitness software, with architecture intended to scale to multiple locations. IPSTUDIO
• Ocarina — strong all-around fitness specialist

• Their fitness offering integrates Mindbody, Glofox, Wodify, Zen Planner and PushPress and focuses heavily on the path from website visit → trial → booked class.
• They also emphasize local SEO and mobile booking. Ocarina

Who I'd contact first

For your particular situation, I'd send an RFP to three different types of firms:

• Design In Chicago — if brand/aesthetic and local presence are major priorities.
• Loupes — if the class schedule + booking experience is the most important part.
• Christie Evenson — if you're aiming for a sophisticated boutique-fitness look and feel.

I'd also get a proposal from IPSTUDIO if you're considering something more integrated than simply redesigning the marketing site.

One important thing to specify in the brief

Don't just ask for "class scheduling integration." Ask them to design the entire member journey:

Homepage → see today's/this week's classes → filter by class/instructor → view availability → book → pay/sign waiver → confirmation → manage/cancel booking

Ideally, the schedule should be live and mobile-first, rather than a PDF or visually disconnected third-party widget. Fitness-specific agencies are explicitly building around this problem. Loupes Ocarina

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, etc.) and roughly what budget you have ($10k, $25k, $50k+), I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare their likely fit, strengths, weaknesses, and questions to ask on the first call.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand conversion-focused fitness websites rather than just attractive branding. Your key requirements are likely:

• A premium, neighborhood-specific brand feel (Fulton Market is very design-conscious)
• Mobile-first class discovery
• Live scheduling + booking integration (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.)
• Trial-class/member signup flows
• Instructor profiles and class pages
• SEO for searches like “fitness studio Fulton Market Chicago”

These are the companies I’d shortlist:

Best-fit fitness-focused options

IPSTUDIO

Best if your priority is a polished studio website with scheduling built in. They specialize specifically in fitness studios and highlight integrations with platforms like Mindbody and Mariana Tek, plus class schedules, instructor pages, and membership flows. IPSTUDIO IPSTUDIO

Good fit for: boutique strength, Pilates, HIIT, yoga, cycling, Lagree, wellness concepts.

Loupes

A strong option if you want the redesign centered around getting more people into their first class. Their fitness builds focus on booking flows, membership purchases, scheduling integrations, and local SEO. Loupes

Good fit for: a studio that wants the website to become a sales funnel, not just a brochure.

Ocarina

Worth considering if your brand is experience-driven. They emphasize showing studio energy, class schedules, intro offers, memberships, and integrations with fitness platforms. Ocarina

Good fit for: premium boutique studios competing on atmosphere and community.

Chicago agencies worth interviewing

Orbit Media Studios

A respected Chicago web agency focused on UX, redesigns, conversions, and measurable business outcomes.

Good fit for: a larger redesign where you want strategy, analytics, SEO, and a sophisticated content structure.

IDE Interactive

Better suited if you want something more custom—such as a unique member portal, custom integrations, or a more app-like experience.

Good fit for: studios with complex memberships, multiple programs, or plans to expand.

Nicer Collaborative

A nearby Chicago creative studio that combines branding, UX, and web development.

Good fit for: a Fulton Market-style brand refresh where visual identity matters as much as functionality.

Smaller-business-friendly options

Flamingo Agency

A Chicago web studio focused on small businesses, WordPress builds, redesigns, and integrations such as booking systems and CRMs.

Good fit for: a strong redesign without the budget of a large digital agency.

How I’d approach outreach

I’d contact 4–5 firms and ask for:

1. Examples of fitness or wellness sites they’ve launched
2. How they would integrate your current scheduling software
3. Whether the schedule can be browsed before login
4. Their approach to trial-class conversion
5. Ongoing maintenance costs

For a Fulton Market studio, my first calls would probably be:

1. IPSTUDIO — strongest fitness specialization
2. Loupes — strongest conversion/booking focus
3. Orbit Media Studios — strongest Chicago UX/strategy option
4. Nicer Collaborative — strongest brand/design angle
5. IDE Interactive — if you want custom technology

If you tell me your studio type (Pilates, HIIT, strength, yoga, cycling, etc.), current scheduling platform, and approximate redesign budget, I can narrow this to the 2–3 most suitable firms.

Loupes

A strong option if you want the redesign centered around getting more people into their first class. Their fitness builds focus on booking flows, membership purchases, scheduling integrations, and local SEO. Loupes

Good fit for: a studio that wants the website to become a sales funnel, not just a brochure.

Ocarina

Worth considering if your brand is experience-driven. They emphasize showing studio energy, class schedules, intro offers, memberships, and integrations with fitness platforms. Ocarina

Good fit for: premium boutique studios competing on atmosphere and community.

Chicago agencies worth interviewing

Orbit Media Studios

A respected Chicago web agency focused on UX, redesigns, conversions, and measurable business outcomes.

Good fit for: a larger redesign where you want strategy, analytics, SEO, and a sophisticated content structure.

IDE Interactive

Better suited if you want something more custom—such as a unique member portal, custom integrations, or a more app-like experience.

Good fit for: studios with complex memberships, multiple programs, or plans to expand.

Nicer Collaborative

A nearby Chicago creative studio that combines branding, UX, and web development.

Good fit for: a Fulton Market-style brand refresh where visual identity matters as much as functionality.

Smaller-business-friendly options

Flamingo Agency

A Chicago web studio focused on small businesses, WordPress builds, redesigns, and integrations such as booking systems and CRMs.

Good fit for: a strong redesign without the budget of a large digital agency.

How I’d approach outreach

I’d contact 4–5 firms and ask for:

1. Examples of fitness or wellness sites they’ve launched
2. How they would integrate your current scheduling software
3. Whether the schedule can be browsed before login
4. Their approach to trial-class conversion
5. Ongoing maintenance costs

For a Fulton Market studio, my first calls would probably be:

• Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago - 1375 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• What A Great Website - 50 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Point B Communications Inc - 600 W Fulton St #710, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• EDUCO Web Design - 128 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• DittaTech - 616 W Fulton St Apt 408, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Operation Technology - 211 W Wacker Dr 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both boutique-fitness conversion and live class scheduling, rather than a general Chicago web designer.

My shortlist

1. Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago — best local option

• Located right in Fulton Market at 1375 W Fulton Market.
• Particularly appealing if you want someone who can meet in person and handle both redesign and digital marketing.
• I’d ask specifically about integrating your scheduling platform rather than assuming they have fitness-specific experience.
• Loupes — best fit for the actual fitness/booking problem

• They specifically build fitness-studio sites around live class schedules, booking, membership purchases, instructor pages and local SEO.
• They advertise integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms, or a lightweight custom booking system. Loupes
• This would be my first call if the scheduling experience is the core reason you're redesigning.
• loupes.dev
• IPSTUDIO — best specialized fitness-studio agency

• They work exclusively with fitness studios and say they've designed sites for 200+ studios.
• Their platform integrates with Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner and others, with schedules/pricing syncing automatically. IPSTUDIO
• Strong choice if you want the redesign to feel premium and purpose-built rather than like a generic WordPress site.
• ipstudio.co
• Christie Evenson — best for a boutique/high-end brand

• Chicago-based and focused exclusively on fitness brand + web design.
• I'd consider her if the priority is making the studio feel distinctive, elevated and lifestyle-oriented, while still creating a strong path to booking. Christie Evenson
• christieevenson.com
• Design In Chicago — best nearby full-service creative option

• Located at 159 N Sangamon in the West Loop, very close to Fulton Market.
• Offers web design/development plus branding, marketing, photography/video and other creative services.
• I'd favor them if you're thinking about a larger brand refresh, not just rebuilding the website.
• RidgeLine Studio — best if maximizing memberships/bookings is the priority

• Their specialty is explicitly gym and fitness websites, including booking/class scheduling, waivers, CRM handoff, SEO and conversion optimization. RidgeLine Studio
• ridgelinestudio.net

Who I'd contact first

I'd send the same brief to Loupes, IPSTUDIO, and Evolve with Digital and compare their proposals.

The key question isn't just "Can you redesign our website?" It's:

"Can you make our live class schedule the central conversion experience, integrate our existing booking platform cleanly, and make booking a first class essentially frictionless on mobile?"

That's important because fitness sites often end up with an attractive homepage but a clunky third-party scheduling widget. Loupes specifically calls out that problem and builds around it. Loupes

For your Fulton Market location, I'd also want the redesign to emphasize mobile schedule → class details → instructor → first-timer offer → booking, with local SEO for searches around Fulton Market/West Loop.

If you tell me which scheduling system you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 strongest agencies and compare likely fit, strengths, and questions to ask on the sales call.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand the booking experience—not just companies that make attractive brochure sites. The key is having the class schedule, trial signup, memberships, and booking flow feel like one native experience on mobile.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — strongest local option
   • Actually located in Fulton Market/West Loop at 159 N Sangamon St.
   • Full-service branding + web design/development, with photography/video capability too.
   • I'd contact them if you want a highly customized redesign that elevates the studio's brand, rather than a fitness-site template.

2. Orbit Media Studios — strongest strategy/conversion option
   • Established Chicago agency with a strong focus on UX, conversion, and measurable website performance.
   • Better fit if you're thinking beyond aesthetics: more trial bookings, better organic search, improved member conversion, etc.
   • Probably a larger/more expensive engagement than a boutique studio.

3. IPSTUDIO — strongest fitness-specific option
   • They specialize specifically in fitness studios and have built 200+ fitness studio sites, according to their site.
   • They integrate with Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner, etc., and can sync schedules/instructors rather than forcing your staff to maintain them manually. ipstudio.co
   • This would be my first call if class scheduling integration is the most important requirement.

4. Loupes — another very strong scheduling-first choice
   • Specifically builds fitness sites around live class schedules, membership purchases and booking.
   • They say they integrate with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other platforms, or can build a lightweight booking system. loupes.devhighwardagency.com
   • Worth comparing directly against IPSTUDIO.

5. Highward — good boutique/brand-oriented alternative
   • Focuses on gyms, boutique studios and wellness brands.
   • Their offering explicitly includes mobile booking, membership/pricing sections, trial offers, instructor profiles and integration with existing scheduling software. highwardagency.com
   • I'd consider them if you want the site to feel premium and editorial, rather than overtly "gym website."

6. SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago — local West Loop option
   • Located on N Laflin St, very close to Fulton Market.
   • More of a web-design + SEO/digital-marketing shop than a fitness specialist. I'd consider them if local Google/Maps visibility is a major part of the redesign.

Who I'd contact first

I'd actually send the same project brief to IPSTUDIO, Design In Chicago, and Orbit Media and compare their proposals.

One important distinction: don't just ask them to "integrate a schedule." Ask them to demonstrate the entire member journey: Google/search → homepage → class selection → schedule → class details → trial/checkout → confirmation, particularly on an iPhone. Fitness-specific agencies explicitly call out the problem of generic Mindbody/booking widgets breaking the visual experience. loupes.dev

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, etc.), your approximate redesign budget, and whether you want to keep your existing branding, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and what I'd ask each one to quote.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand membership conversion, mobile-first booking flows, and integrations with platforms like Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, or Momence—not just agencies that make a visually nice brochure site. IPSTUDIO

Here are Chicago-area companies I’d put on your shortlist:

Best fits for a fitness studio redesign

Pixality Design Agency

Strong fit if you want a boutique-studio feel with scheduling integration. Their portfolio specifically highlights fitness and wellness sites with integrations for platforms such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Walla, and Momence. Pixality Design
Best for: boutique fitness, Pilates, yoga, HIIT, premium member experience.

IPSTUDIO

A particularly relevant option because they focus specifically on fitness studio websites and discuss booking flows, class structures, instructor pages, and scheduling integrations rather than treating the site like a generic marketing page. IPSTUDIO
Best for: studios where class discovery and booking are the core conversion path.

Orbit Media Studios

A well-known Chicago web agency with a strong UX/conversion focus. They may be a better fit if you want a broader redesign involving SEO, analytics, content strategy, and long-term growth—not just a fitness template.
Best for: established studios investing in growth.

Design In Chicago

Located in the West Loop area and offers branding, web design/development, UX, and digital marketing.
Best for: a Fulton Market brand refresh where the visual identity matters as much as functionality.

BlueLine Web Studio

A local studio that builds custom websites and lists fitness/wellness among its served industries. BlueLine Web Studio
Best for: a custom-designed site with ongoing support.

Fitness-focused smaller specialists worth considering

• Christie Evenson — specializes in branding and websites for fitness businesses, with a boutique-studio perspective. Christie Evenson
• KipArt Communications — positions its work around fitness businesses, including websites, automation, and lead-generation systems. KipArt

What I’d ask each company before hiring

For your specific use case, I’d ask:

1. Which class scheduling systems have you integrated? (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Momence, etc.)
2. Can members book directly from the class schedule without leaving the site?
3. Can you redesign around conversion paths? - First-time visitor → intro offer → booked class
4. Returning member → schedule → reservation
5. Corporate client → inquiry
6. Do you have examples of boutique fitness or hospitality-style brands?
7. Will staff be able to update classes, instructors, and promos without a developer?

For a Fulton Market studio, my first outreach would probably be:

1. IPSTUDIO (fitness specialization)
2. Pixality (studio scheduling experience)
3. Design In Chicago (local brand/design perspective)
4. Orbit Media (larger growth-focused redesign)

Those four should give you a good range from fitness-specialist to full-service agency. IPSTUDIO Pixality Design

Design In Chicago

Located in the West Loop area and offers branding, web design/development, UX, and digital marketing.
Best for: a Fulton Market brand refresh where the visual identity matters as much as functionality.

BlueLine Web Studio

A local studio that builds custom websites and lists fitness/wellness among its served industries. bluelinewebstudio.com
Best for: a custom-designed site with ongoing support.

Fitness-focused smaller specialists worth considering

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Osmo Web Agency, LLC - 7427 S South Shore Dr #4K, Chicago, IL 60649, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• Iceberg Web Design - 200 W Madison St, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60606
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Lizardo Agency - 6455 S Normandy Ave Apt 2S, Chicago, IL 60638, United States
• 10com Web Development - 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both boutique fitness branding and live class-booking UX, rather than a generic Chicago web designer.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best nearby generalist

• They’re actually in the West Loop, very close to Fulton Market.
• Strong mix of branding, UX/UI, web development, marketing, photography/video, and SEO.
• Good choice if your redesign needs to elevate the brand as much as the functionality.
• Orbit Media Studios — best for strategy + conversion

• More established and strategy-heavy.
• Particularly interesting if you want the new site to generate measurable trials/memberships rather than simply look better.
• They emphasize UX, conversion paths, analytics and SEO.
• IPSTUDIO — best specialist for fitness studios

• This would be one of my first calls.
• They exclusively focus on fitness studios and specifically integrate systems such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox and Zen Planner.
• Their sites can have live schedules, instructor profiles, pricing and booking integrated into the experience, rather than treating scheduling as an afterthought. IPSTUDIO IPSTUDIO
• Loupes — best if class booking is the core requirement

• They explicitly build fitness-studio sites around the booking funnel and integrate Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13, Calendly and other scheduling platforms.
• Their approach is particularly relevant if your current schedule is an ugly embedded widget/PDF and you want a much more polished mobile booking experience. Loupes
• Christie Evenson — best for boutique/high-end visual branding

• Chicago-based and focused specifically on fitness and boutique-studio branding/web design.
• I'd consider her especially if you're positioning the studio as a premium, design-conscious Fulton Market brand and want the website to feel like an extension of the physical space. Christie Evenson
• Egochi — best for performance-oriented fitness sites

• Their fitness offering specifically addresses live schedules, mobile booking, trial offers, pricing, instructor pages and booking-platform integrations.
• They also put significant emphasis on keeping third-party scheduling software from slowing down the website. Egochi

Who I'd contact first

I'd get proposals from IPSTUDIO, Design In Chicago, and Christie Evenson.

They represent three different approaches:

• IPSTUDIO: fitness expertise + sophisticated scheduling integration
• Design In Chicago: local West Loop agency + branding/marketing breadth
• Christie Evenson: boutique fitness aesthetic + brand differentiation

Then use Loupes or Egochi as a benchmark if the scheduling/booking experience is your biggest pain point.

One important thing I'd put in the RFP: don't just ask for "class scheduling integration." Ask them to demonstrate the exact mobile journey:

Instagram/Google → homepage → today's classes → class details → available time → booking/login → confirmation

You want that entire path to feel like your studio's website, even if Mindbody/WellnessLiving/etc. is powering the underlying booking system.

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what budget you're considering, I can narrow this to the 3 best-fit Chicago firms and compare them on likely fit, location, scheduling integration, and project scope.

• Design In Chicago - 159 N Sangamon St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
• Orbit Media Studios - 4043 N Ravenswood Ave #316, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Nicer Collaborative: A Creative Studio - 1361 N Ashland Ave Storefront, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
• Cybernautic Web Design - 515 N State St #14-126, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
• Flamingo Agency - 3752 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
• Praella - eCommerce Agency - 203 N LaSalle St Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
• YourPortal - 2211 N Elston Ave Ste 208, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
• Chicago Website Design SEO Company - 10 S Riverside Plaza #875, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
• Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding - 30 N Michigan Ave #504, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
• WPrime Agency - 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
• Iceberg Web Design - 200 W Madison St, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60606
• Osmo Web Agency, LLC - 7427 S South Shore Dr #4K, Chicago, IL 60649, United States
• Millennial Web Development - 329 W 18th St Ste 413, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
• Design Henge - 2259 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, United States
• Doejo - 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium brand/design and the mechanics of class schedules, booking, memberships, and mobile conversion.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best for a local, brand-forward redesign

• Based right in West Loop at 159 N Sangamon.
• Offers branding, web design/development, marketing, photography/video, and app development.
• Why I'd contact them: Fulton Market studios benefit from a strong visual identity, and having branding + site + photography under one roof could produce a more cohesive result.
• Ask: Can they integrate your existing booking platform so the schedule feels native rather than like an embedded third-party widget?
• Orbit Media Studios — best for strategy, UX, and growth

• Established Chicago agency with a strong focus on UX, conversion optimization, website redesigns, and digital strategy.
• Their wellness practice specifically discusses websites designed around bookings, leads, and engagement. Orbit Media Studios
• Why I'd contact them: Particularly compelling if the redesign is part of a larger effort to increase trial-class bookings and organic search traffic.
• Nicer Collaborative: A Creative Studio — best for a distinctive boutique experience

• Chicago creative studio specializing in branding, custom web development, UX, and complex calendar/ticketing-style experiences.
• Why I'd contact them: If your studio has a strong lifestyle/luxury aesthetic and you don't want the site to look like a generic gym template.
• Cybernautic Web Design — best for integrations + performance

• Chicago-based and specifically highlights integrations with scheduling and other business systems alongside custom web development.
• Why I'd contact them: Good candidate if your redesign has a significant technical component—booking, CRM, payments, lead tracking, etc.
• Flamingo Agency — best smaller-agency option

• Chicago shop focused on custom WordPress, SEO, local SEO, ongoing support, and automation.
• Why I'd contact them: Worth considering if you want a more hands-on small-agency relationship rather than a larger web-development engagement.

One important wildcard

I would also get a proposal from Loupes even though it's not a conventional Chicago agency. Its entire offering is specifically designed around fitness studios: live class schedules, booking, memberships, instructor pages, local SEO, and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling systems. Loupes

Similarly, IPSTUDIO is fitness-specific and says it has built sites for 200+ studios, with integrations including Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox and Zen Planner. IPSTUDIO

How I'd approach it

I'd send an identical brief to Design In Chicago, Orbit, Cybernautic, and one fitness-specialist (Loupes or IPSTUDIO). That gives you a useful comparison between a local creative agency and a company that already understands fitness booking UX.

The brief should specifically ask for:

• Live class schedule directly on the site
• One-tap mobile booking
• Your existing scheduling platform integrated rather than visually bolted on
• Membership/pricing pages
• First-class/trial conversion flow
• Instructor profiles tied to their schedules
• Waitlists, capacity, cancellations, etc., where supported
• Google/local SEO for Fulton Market / West Loop
• Analytics showing where visitors abandon the booking funnel
• CMS that lets your staff update content without a developer

That booking piece is particularly important: fitness specialists explicitly recommend treating the schedule as a conversion surface, not just a timetable buried on a page. Loupes CodeDrips

If I were choosing three calls to make first: Design In Chicago for the local brand/creative angle, Orbit Media for sophisticated UX/growth strategy, and Loupes or IPSTUDIO as the fitness-specific benchmark. That should quickly tell you whether you need a custom agency build or a purpose-built fitness platform.

If you tell me what scheduling software you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to 3–5 firms that are the best fit and compare their likely approach.

• Live class schedule directly on the site
• One-tap mobile booking
• Your existing scheduling platform integrated rather than visually bolted on
• Membership/pricing pages
• First-class/trial conversion flow
• Instructor profiles tied to their schedules
• Waitlists, capacity, cancellations, etc., where supported
• Google/local SEO for Fulton Market / West Loop
• Analytics showing where visitors abandon the booking funnel
• CMS that lets your staff update content without a developer

That booking piece is particularly important: fitness specialists explicitly recommend treating the schedule as a conversion surface, not just a timetable buried on a page.

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand booking UX and fitness-specific scheduling, rather than a general web designer that simply embeds a calendar.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best nearby full-service option

They’re actually in Fulton Market/West Loop at 159 N. Sangamon and offer web strategy, UI/UX, WordPress development, branding, and digital marketing. That makes them a strong choice if the redesign also needs a significant visual/brand refresh.

2. Evolve with Digital - Web Design — best local small-business fit

They're at 1375 W Fulton Market, so very convenient for an in-person collaboration. Their focus is website redesign, modern design, performance, branding, and lead generation.

3. IPSTUDIO — best fitness-specific option

This is the one I'd investigate most seriously if the class schedule is the heart of the project. They specialize exclusively in fitness studios and explicitly integrate systems such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, and WellnessLiving, including live schedules, instructor profiles, pricing, and booking. ipstudio.co
IPSTUDIO fitness website services

4. Loupes — another strong fitness-specific contender

Their sites are built around the conversion from visitor → first class → membership. They specifically mention integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling platforms, or building a lightweight custom booking system. loupes.dev
Loupes fitness web design

5. Christie Evenson — best boutique/high-end aesthetic option

She works specifically with fitness businesses and is Chicago-based, with a strong emphasis on brand, art direction, and premium studio presentation. I'd consider her if the current site feels dated visually and your studio competes on brand experience. christieevenson.com
Christie Evenson fitness web design

6. Orbit Media Studios — best larger, strategy/analytics-oriented option

Orbit is a more established Chicago agency focused on conversion-oriented UX, redesigns, analytics, and measurable business outcomes. I'd choose them if you're looking beyond a pretty redesign toward SEO, lead generation, analytics, and a more sophisticated digital strategy.

What I'd do in your situation

I'd get proposals from IPSTUDIO, Design In Chicago, and Evolve with Digital first.

The key thing I'd ask each one to demonstrate is:

“Show me exactly what a prospective member experiences from landing on the homepage to finding a class, seeing availability, paying/signing up, and receiving confirmation—on mobile.”

Don't settle for a generic Mindbody/WellnessLiving iframe dropped into a beautiful homepage. A good redesign should make the schedule itself feel like part of your brand while keeping the underlying booking system synchronized.

I'd also ask them to quote separately for:

• Website/brand redesign
• Live class schedule integration
• Mobile booking UX
• Membership/pricing flow
• Instructor profiles tied to schedules
• Intro offer / first-class conversion flow
• SEO for “Fulton Market fitness,” “West Loop fitness,” etc.
• Analytics for schedule views → bookings → memberships
• Ongoing maintenance

One interesting local option is SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago, which is also in the West Loop and has a strong local-business/SEO orientation, but I'd put the fitness-specialist agencies ahead of it for this particular project.

If you tell me what scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 best agencies and compare them on likely fit, capabilities, location, and project complexity.

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium boutique-fitness branding and the operational side of live class scheduling/booking.

My shortlist

1. Evolve with Digital - Web Design Chicago — best local fit
   • Literally located in Fulton Market at 1375 W Fulton Market.
   • Good choice if you want a modern redesign plus branding, conversion, and local-market expertise.
   • I’d ask specifically about integrating your existing scheduling platform rather than building a separate booking system.

2. Design In Chicago — best for a premium brand redesign
   • West Loop agency combining branding, web design/development, marketing, photography/video and other creative work.
   • Particularly interesting if your goal is to make the studio feel more like a high-end lifestyle brand, not simply a gym website.

3. Point B Communications Inc — best nearby established creative agency
   • Located on W Fulton St and offers branding plus website design/development.
   • Worth considering if the redesign is part of a broader repositioning or marketing push.

4. IPSTUDIO — best specialist option for fitness
   • They exclusively target fitness studios and specifically discuss Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner and other scheduling platforms. Their sites can pull schedules into the website rather than treating the schedule as an afterthought. ipstudio.co
   • This would be my first call if class scheduling UX is the most important requirement.

5. Loupes — another strong fitness-specific option
   • Their fitness offering is explicitly built around class booking, membership flows, instructor pages and local SEO. They say they can integrate platforms such as Mindbody and Acuity or build a lightweight custom booking system. loupes.devipstudio.co

6. RidgeLine Studio — best conversion-focused fitness option
   • Specializes in gym/studio sites and explicitly offers booking, waivers and CRM integration. www.ridgelinestudio.net

How I'd narrow it down

One important question to ask every firm: “Can you make our live class schedule feel native to the new site, including filters, instructor/class details, capacity or waitlist status, and booking on mobile—and what scheduling platforms have you actually integrated?”

That distinction matters. Some agencies can embed a Mindbody/Glofox widget; that's very different from designing the entire user journey around “find a class → understand it → see availability → book”. IPSTUDIO and Loupes appear particularly aligned with that requirement based on their published offerings. loupes.devipstudio.co

If you tell me which scheduling system you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 3 firms I'd actually interview and compare their likely strengths.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both premium fitness branding and the less-glamorous part that matters most: making the class schedule/booking experience actually work on mobile.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best local fit
   • Based right in West Loop at 159 N Sangamon St, so they’re particularly convenient for a Fulton Market studio.
   • Full-service: branding, web design/development, digital marketing, photography/video and app development.
   • I’d contact them if you want a highly local, brand-forward redesign rather than just a template refresh.

2. click5 Interactive LLC — best for custom functionality
   • Chicago-based creative-technology shop specializing in websites, UX/UI, WordPress, web apps and mobile apps.
   • A good candidate if your scheduling integration needs more than simply embedding a Mindbody/WellnessLiving widget—for example, a custom schedule interface or member workflow.

3. UX 4Sight — best UX specialist
   • Chicago UX/UI firm focused on usability, conversion, responsive design and redesigns.
   • Worth considering if your current problem is primarily “people visit the site but don't easily figure out what class to book.”

4. Cybernautic Web Design — best for integrations + marketing
   • Their Chicago operation specifically highlights third-party integrations, including scheduling/business systems, alongside custom web development and digital marketing.
   • Good choice if you want the redesign tied to lead generation, SEO and CRM/scheduling workflows, not just aesthetics.

5. Solid Digital — best for a larger/polished engagement
   • Established Chicago agency with web design, UX/UI, branding and application development capabilities.
   • I'd consider them if you're building something more substantial—particularly if the studio may eventually expand to multiple locations or needs a sophisticated digital platform.

One important wildcard

There are also fitness-specialist agencies that may actually be a better fit than a general Chicago agency. For example, IPSTUDIO says it works exclusively with fitness studios and specifically integrates Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving, Glofox and Zen Planner, with schedules, instructor pages, memberships and booking flows syncing to the site. ipstudio.co

Loupe similarly specializes in fitness websites and says it integrates Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other scheduling systems, including API-connected approaches where appropriate. loupes.dev

For a studio, I'd actually put those specialists ahead of a general agency if your class scheduling is the centerpiece of the redesign.

What I'd ask them for

Don't simply ask for "a new website." Give them a brief like:

Redesign our Fulton Market fitness studio website around class discovery and booking. We need a premium Chicago aesthetic, mobile-first schedule, real-time class availability, instructor/class pages, membership and intro-offer flows, and integration with our existing scheduling platform. We also want local SEO and analytics tracking from landing page → schedule → booking.

Then ask each agency:

• Which scheduling platforms have you integrated?
• Can the schedule be styled natively rather than looking like an embedded third-party widget?
• Can visitors filter by class type, instructor and time?
• Can someone go from a Google/social landing page directly to a specific class and book it?
• How does the integration handle sold-out classes, waitlists and cancellations?
• Can we track schedule views → booking clicks → completed bookings?
• Who owns the site/code after launch?
• What happens when our class schedule changes?

I'd get proposals from Design In Chicago + click5 + one fitness specialist such as IPSTUDIO or Loupe. That gives you three genuinely different approaches to compare rather than getting three variations of the same generic agency pitch.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that can do more than make the site look good—they should be comfortable with class schedules, booking/membership flows, mobile UX, and integrations with whatever platform you use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, etc.).

My shortlist

1. Orbit Media Studios — best overall for a sophisticated redesign

Orbit Media Studios
This would be my first call if you're looking for a polished, strategic redesign rather than a simple template refresh. Orbit is Chicago-based, has a dedicated health & wellness web-design practice, and specifically discusses integrating booking platforms, membership systems, CRMs and other operational tools. It also has substantial UX, SEO and conversion expertise. www.orbitmedia.com

Best for: premium brand + strong UX + sophisticated integrations.

2. BlueLine Web Studio — best local/smaller-studio option

BlueLine Web Studio
Particularly interesting because they're actually in Fulton Market and position themselves as a small Chicago studio. Their site highlights custom development, mobile performance and ongoing support, and they cite a Loop Fitness Collective project where the booking experience was a focus. bluelinewebstudio.com

Best for: a more hands-on relationship and a site that feels native to the neighborhood's design aesthetic.

3. UX 4Sight — best if UX is the main problem

I'd consider them if your existing site works technically but is confusing to navigate—e.g., people can't quickly figure out which class to take, when it's happening, and how to book it.

Best for: customer journey, UX research and simplifying the booking experience.

4. Alpha Efficiency - Web Design Chicago Agency — worth getting a second proposal from

A Chicago web-design specialist that could be useful as a comparison quote, particularly if you want a broader web/marketing component alongside the redesign.

Best for: comparing a more general Chicago digital-agency approach against the specialists above.

One specialist I'd also contact

Christie Evenson isn't a conventional large web agency, but she's based in Chicago and works exclusively with fitness businesses. Her focus is boutique-fitness branding and web design, so she'd be particularly compelling if the biggest goal is making the studio feel more distinctive and premium. christieevenson.com

How I'd choose

For your particular project, I'd probably get three proposals:

The key question when you contact them is not simply "Can you add our class schedule?" Ask: “Can you design the entire path from Instagram/Google → class discovery → schedule → booking/payment → confirmation, while keeping our existing scheduling system as the source of truth?”

That distinction can make a huge difference in how good the finished site feels.

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the 2–3 firms I'd actually invite to pitch and find their contact pages.

Yes. For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand both the visual/brand side of boutique fitness and the operational side of class schedules, memberships, and booking.

My shortlist

1. WPrime Agency — Good general Chicago option if you want a polished redesign plus broader digital marketing/SEO. They’re based in the Merchandise Mart, so they're particularly convenient for a Fulton Market project.

2. The Loop Marketing Inc — Very close to you on Sangamon Street. They do WordPress redesigns, UX, branding, and SEO, making them worth contacting if you want a local partner who can handle the site beyond just visual design.

3. 10com Web Development — Larger, highly reviewed Chicago web-development shop. Better candidate if your redesign involves more substantial custom development or integrations.

4. Cybernautic Web Design — Stronger choice if you want a genuinely custom site rather than a template refresh. Their positioning emphasizes custom development and conversion-oriented websites.

5. Marcel Digital — I'd consider them if you're thinking beyond the redesign into SEO, analytics, conversion optimization, and lead generation. They may be more agency than you need for a straightforward studio site, though.

But I'd also talk to fitness-specific specialists

This is where I think you may get the best fit.

• IPSTUDIO specifically builds websites for fitness studios and says it has designed sites for 200+ studios. It explicitly integrates Mariana Tek, Mindbody, and WellnessLiving, including schedules, memberships, instructor profiles, and booking. ipstudio.co IPSTUDIO fitness studio web design
• Loupe specializes in fitness websites with class booking, membership flows, instructor profiles, and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13, etc. loupes.dev Loupe fitness web design
• Keep Simple Solutions is another specialist focused specifically on fitness/wellness studios, including Mindbody websites, scheduling-software integration, and automated marketing. www.keepsimplesolutions.comchristieevenson.com Keep Simple Solutions
• Christie Evenson is an interesting boutique option if your priority is a more premium, distinctive fitness brand. She works exclusively with fitness businesses and combines branding, web design, art direction, and strategy. christieevenson.com Christie Evenson

Who I'd contact first

I'd send the same brief to IPSTUDIO, Loupe, and The Loop Marketing and compare their proposals.

The key question isn't simply "Can you redesign our website?" It's:

Can you make the class schedule and booking experience feel native to the new site, especially on mobile, while integrating our existing scheduling platform?

I'd also ask each one to demonstrate how they'd handle:

• Weekly class schedule with filters by class/instructor/time
• Real-time availability
• Book/cancel/waitlist
• Membership and package purchases
• First-timer offer
• Instructor profiles linked to their schedules
• Mobile-first booking
• Your existing platform (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, etc.)
• Google/local SEO for searches around Fulton Market / West Loop fitness
• Analytics showing visits → schedule views → bookings

That distinction matters because some agencies can make a beautiful fitness site but essentially dump the customer into a clunky third-party booking widget. Fitness-specific firms like IPSTUDIO explicitly address that problem. ipstudio.co

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what budget you have, I can narrow this to the 3 best Chicago firms for your particular studio and compare them on likely fit, portfolio, integrations, and price tier.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand boutique fitness conversion flows (trial → class booking → membership), not just attractive websites. Your redesign should probably include:

• Live class schedule integration (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.)
• Mobile-first booking UX
• New-member funnel (“first class,” intro offers, memberships)
• Instructor/class pages
• CRM/email integrations
• Local SEO for “fitness studio Fulton Market / West Loop”
• Strong brand photography and community feel

These Chicago-area companies would be worth contacting:

Best matches for a boutique fitness studio

IPSTUDIO — strongest niche fit
They specifically focus on fitness studio websites and mention integrations with platforms such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, and WellnessLiving. They’re a good fit if you want a studio-specific website rather than a generic agency build. ipstudio.co

Pixality Design — good boutique fitness experience
They have worked on fitness projects, including a Mindbody-integrated site for River North CrossFit, and highlight experience with boutique fitness owners. pixalitydesign.com

BlueLine Web Studio — good local custom-build option
A Chicago studio that does custom design/development and lists fitness and wellness among its industries. This could be a fit if you want a polished Fulton Market aesthetic rather than a template. bluelinewebstudio.com

Design In Chicago — convenient local partner
Located in the West Loop area and offers branding, web design/development, and digital marketing. Worth considering if your redesign includes a broader brand refresh.

More fitness-focused agencies (not necessarily Chicago-based)

Loupes — booking-first approach
They specialize in fitness websites with class scheduling, membership flows, and integrations with platforms like Mindbody and Acuity. loupes.dev

Keep Simple Solutions — good if scheduling is the priority
They focus on fitness/wellness businesses and specifically mention scheduling software integrations and Mindbody websites. www.keepsimplesolutions.com

Local agencies I’d shortlist for your situation

If I were narrowing this to 4 calls for a Fulton Market studio, I’d start with:

1. IPSTUDIO — if class booking is the centerpiece
2. Pixality Design — if you want proven boutique fitness experience
3. BlueLine Web Studio — if you want a custom Chicago-designed brand experience
4. Design In Chicago — if the redesign includes branding, photography direction, and marketing assets

When you reach out, I’d ask each one:

• “Have you integrated with our scheduling platform?”
• “Can the class schedule feel native to the site instead of an iframe?”
• “How would you design the path from Instagram visitor → first class booking?”
• “Can you show fitness studio examples with measurable booking improvements?”

If you tell me your studio type (HIIT, Pilates, strength, yoga, cycling, etc.) and your current scheduling platform, I can narrow this list further.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium/local brand design and the technical reality of class scheduling + booking. I’d shortlist these:

1. Design In Chicago — strongest local fit
   • They’re actually in West Loop at 159 N Sangamon, so they’re very close to Fulton Market.
   • Full-service: branding, web design/development, marketing, photography/video.
   • Best if you want the redesign to feel like an extension of the physical studio brand, not just a better booking website.

2. Cybernautic Web Design — strongest for integrations
   • Chicago-based and specifically highlights third-party integrations, including scheduling/business systems.
   • Good choice if your existing scheduling platform is complicated or you want more than simply embedding a booking widget.

3. click5 Interactive LLC — good boutique UX/development option
   • Chicago-based creative technology shop focused on web/app design and development.
   • Worth talking to if you want a more custom, polished member experience rather than a standard WordPress/template redesign.

4. YourPortal — good growth-oriented option
   • Chicago web design + digital marketing agency with a strong conversion/performance orientation.
   • I'd consider them if the redesign is also supposed to improve Google discovery, lead generation, and trial-class conversions.

One important wildcard

For your specific project, I'd also talk to IPSTUDIO, even though it isn't a Chicago-local agency. They specialize exclusively in fitness-studio websites and have experience integrating systems such as Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox and Zen Planner. They say they've designed 200+ fitness studio sites. ipstudio.co

Likewise, Loupes explicitly builds fitness sites around live class schedules, booking, memberships and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity and Pike13. loupes.dev

My recommendation

I'd get 3 proposals:

• Design In Chicago → best for a distinctly Fulton Market / premium-studio brand
• Cybernautic → best if the scheduling integration is technically important
• IPSTUDIO → best fitness-industry specialist benchmark

When you contact them, don't just ask for "a website redesign." Tell them you want the class schedule to be a primary conversion experience: mobile-first timetable → class details → availability → booking/payment, with the branding and UX staying consistent throughout. That distinction matters because a pretty site with an awkward third-party booking experience won't solve the underlying problem. www.codedrips.com

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, Momence, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to the best 3 Chicago agencies and compare them on likely cost, scheduling integration, portfolio fit, and proximity to Fulton Market.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium visual branding and the booking/member journey, rather than a generic Chicago web-design shop.

My shortlist

1. Design In Chicago — best local fit
   • Their office is actually in West Loop at 159 N Sangamon St, so they’re very close to Fulton Market.
   • They combine web design/development, branding, marketing, photography/video, and app development. That makes them interesting if the redesign needs to feel like a full brand refresh rather than just a new website.
   • Ask them: Can you design the site around our existing booking platform and make the schedule/booking experience mobile-first?

2. UX 4Sight — best for UX/booking experience
   • A Chicago UX/UI specialist focused on usability, conversion, responsive design, UX audits, and redesigns.
   • I'd consider them if your current problem is “the site looks okay, but people have trouble figuring out classes, pricing, or how to book.”

3. click5 Interactive LLC — best boutique technical option
   • Chicago-based and combines branding, UI/UX, WordPress, web applications, and mobile development. They're at 116 W Hubbard St, relatively close to Fulton Market.
   • Particularly worth talking to if you want something more customized than simply embedding Mindbody/Mariana Tek/etc.

4. Solid Digital — best larger, polished agency
   • Downtown Chicago agency with substantial web-design, branding, UX/UI and development capabilities.
   • I'd lean here if you have a meaningful redesign budget and want a more strategic, sophisticated digital experience.

One wildcard I'd definitely investigate

Loupes specifically markets fitness-studio websites with class scheduling, membership purchases and booking integrations, including Mindbody, Acuity and Pike13. loupes.devipstudio.co

Likewise, IPSTUDIO specializes specifically in fitness studios and says it integrates Mariana Tek, Mindbody, WellnessLiving and other scheduling systems, with schedules, pricing and instructor profiles built into the site experience. ipstudio.co

Those two aren't necessarily the most traditional "Chicago agency" choices, but their fitness-specific expertise may matter more than being physically located in Chicago.

What I'd put in your RFP

Don't just ask, “Can you redesign our website?” Tell them you need:

• A mobile-first class schedule
• Real-time booking integration with your existing platform
• Membership/class-pack purchasing
• First-class/free-trial conversion flow
• Instructor profiles tied to schedules
• Easy-to-find pricing
• Google/local SEO for Fulton Market / West Loop fitness searches
• Analytics for schedule views → booking → membership conversion
• Fast booking from Instagram/Google/mobile
• CMS controls so your staff can change classes without a developer

That last point is especially important: fitness sites can look beautiful but become painful when staff have to update schedules manually.

If it were my studio, I'd get proposals from Design In Chicago, UX 4Sight, and one fitness-specialist such as Loupes or IPSTUDIO. That gives you a useful comparison between a local full-service agency, a UX specialist, and a fitness-specific shop.

If you'd like, I can also narrow this to 5–7 Chicago firms with estimated budget ranges, fitness/booking experience, proximity to Fulton Market, and contact links.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize agencies that understand membership conversion + class booking UX, not just visual redesign. Your site should probably make it effortless to: discover classes → view schedule → book → buy membership/trial → receive reminders. Here are companies I’d put on your shortlist:

Best-fit specialists for fitness studios

IPSTUDIO — best if you want a fitness-specific redesign

• Strong fit for boutique studios because they focus specifically on fitness websites rather than general business sites.
• They highlight integrations with platforms like Mindbody, Mariana Tek, and WellnessLiving, plus schedules, instructor pages, pricing, and member flows. ipstudio.co
• Good choice if your biggest goal is improving class sign-ups and reducing booking friction.

Loupes Fitness Web Design — best if you want a modern custom build

• Focuses on fitness websites with class scheduling, membership flows, instructor pages, and booking integrations. loupes.dev
• Worth considering if you want something more custom than a typical template.

Chicago agencies worth interviewing

Orbit Media Studios — strong UX/content/conversion agency

• Chicago-based team known for strategy-led redesigns, UX, and conversion-focused websites.
• Good fit if your current site looks dated and you need better messaging, SEO, and customer journeys—not just a prettier homepage.

Chicago Website Design SEO Company — good for local lead generation

• A Chicago agency focused on website design plus SEO and digital marketing.
• Consider them if your goal is getting more West Loop/Fulton Market prospects from Google.

SITE IT NOW — nearby West Loop option

• Located in the West Loop area and offers web design, development, branding, and marketing services.
• Convenient if you prefer working with a nearby studio that can meet in person.

Cybernautic Web Design — stronger for custom development

• Better fit if your scheduling needs go beyond a standard embed (custom member portal, integrations, more complex workflows).

What I’d ask every agency before hiring

1. Which fitness scheduling platforms have you integrated? (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, etc.)
2. Can the schedule feel native to the site instead of looking like a third-party widget?
3. Can members book from mobile in under 30 seconds?
4. Will you redesign the trial offer / membership funnel?
5. How will you preserve SEO during the redesign?

For a boutique Fulton Market studio, I’d probably start conversations with IPSTUDIO, Loupes, Orbit Media, and SITE IT NOW—that gives you one fitness specialist, one custom fitness-focused builder, one high-end Chicago UX agency, and one local West Loop option.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium/local brand design and class-booking integration, rather than a generic Chicago web agency.

My shortlist

1. Cybernautic Web Design — best overall Chicago option
   • Chicago-based and explicitly experienced with third-party integrations, including scheduling systems.
   • Good fit if you want a genuinely custom redesign rather than a template.
   • Their focus on conversion and measurable business outcomes is useful for a studio where the primary CTA should be “Book a Class.”

2. SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago — best for Fulton Market/local acquisition
   • Located right in the West Loop at 355 N. Laflin.
   • Strong emphasis on web redesign plus local SEO.
   • Worth considering if Google Maps/local search is a major source of new members.

3. SITE IT NOW — best nearby generalist
   • West Loop location at 1016 W. Jackson Blvd.
   • Offers branding, web design/development, marketing and hosting, so they could handle a broader redesign rather than just the site itself.

4. IPSTUDIO — best specialist if scheduling is the priority
   • This is the one I'd particularly investigate even though it's not a conventional Chicago agency.
   • They specialize specifically in fitness-studio websites and say they've designed 200+ fitness studio sites.
   • Their platform supports integrations with Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner, etc., with schedules, instructors and pricing pulled into the site. ipstudio.co
   • Their Mindbody implementation is particularly interesting: they can make the schedule/booking experience look native to your brand rather than dropping visitors into a generic booking widget. ipstudio.co

5. Loupes — best custom-development alternative
   • Specifically builds fitness websites around class booking, memberships and local SEO.
   • Supports Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other booking systems, including API-connected implementations where appropriate. loupes.dev

What I'd do in your situation

I'd get proposals from IPSTUDIO + Cybernautic + SEOLEVELUP. That gives you three different approaches:

The important thing is to not just ask for “a new website.” Give them a specific brief: premium Fulton Market fitness brand + mobile-first class discovery + live schedule + frictionless booking + trial/membership conversion.

If you're using Mindbody, for example, it already supports embedding class calendars, booking, staff profiles and account functionality directly into a website. www.mindbodyonline.com

I'd also ask every agency to demonstrate the actual booking experience on a phone before signing. That's where many attractive fitness websites fall apart.

If you tell me what scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to 3 firms and compare their likely fit, portfolio, location, and contact information.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand booking UX and fitness-specific scheduling integrations, rather than a general agency that mainly makes brochure-style sites.

My shortlist

1. UX 4Sight — Best if the redesign is primarily a UX problem. They’re Chicago-based and specialize in UX/UI, usability testing, responsive web design, and conversion-oriented redesigns. I’d ask them to redesign the member journey from “find a class” → “choose time” → “book/pay.”

2. SEOLEVELUP Website Design SEO Company Chicago — Worth considering if you want redesign + local SEO. They’re in West Loop at 355 N Laflin, so geographically convenient to Fulton Market, and their work includes website redesigns and local-search optimization.

3. Nicer Collaborative: A Creative Studio — Interesting choice if you want a more brand-forward, custom experience. They do branding, UX, custom web development and web applications, and have experience integrating complex third-party systems.

4. SITE IT NOW — A practical full-service option close to you at 1016 W Jackson Blvd. They handle web design/development, custom development and API integrations, which could be useful if your scheduling system needs something beyond a simple embed.

5. Brand Vision Marketing - Web Design & Branding — Best to investigate if you want the redesign to include brand refresh + website + marketing/SEO, rather than treating the website in isolation.

But I'd also talk to a fitness specialist

Two companies I found are particularly relevant to your actual requirement:

• IPSTUDIO focuses exclusively on fitness-studio websites and specifically integrates Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner and other scheduling systems. Their approach includes live schedules, instructor pages, pricing, booking and mobile-first UX. ipstudio.co
• Loupe has a dedicated fitness web offering with class booking, membership flows and integrations with Mindbody, Acuity and Pike13, including the option for an API-connected rather than generic embedded schedule. loupes.dev

There's also Christie Evenson, a Chicago-based designer who exclusively works with fitness businesses and combines brand, web design and art direction. I'd consider her particularly if the studio's visual identity needs a major upgrade. christieevenson.com

Who I'd contact first

I'd get proposals from IPSTUDIO + UX 4Sight + Nicer Collaborative.

That gives you three different approaches:

The key question to put in the RFP is not simply “Can you embed our schedule?” Ask: “Can you make our existing scheduling platform feel native to the new site, with mobile-first class discovery, filtering, instructor/class pages, and booking without sending users through a confusing third-party flow?”

That distinction could make a big difference in conversion.

If you tell me what scheduling platform you're currently using (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to 3 firms and compare their likely fit, pricing tier, and integration approach.

For a Fulton Market fitness studio, I’d prioritize firms that understand both premium/boutique fitness branding and the operational side of class scheduling, memberships, and mobile booking. I’d shortlist these:

1. Design In Chicago — Best local fit
   • Based right in the West Loop at 159 N Sangamon.
   • Combines web design, branding, marketing, app development, and photo/video, which could be useful if the redesign is also a brand refresh.
   • Particularly attractive if you want a polished Chicago-local aesthetic rather than a generic fitness template.

2. IPSTUDIO — Best fitness-specialist option
   • Their entire focus is fitness studios.
   • They specifically integrate Mindbody, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, Glofox, Zen Planner, and other scheduling platforms.
   • They also build instructor profiles, class structures, pricing, intro offers, and automated schedule syncing. ipstudio.co
   • If class scheduling is the core requirement, this would be one of my first calls.

3. Loupes — Best for a modern custom build
   • Explicitly builds fitness websites around class booking.
   • Supports Mindbody, Acuity, Pike13 and other platforms, including API-connected booking rather than simply dropping an ugly third-party widget onto the site.
   • Their typical fitness build includes mobile scheduling, memberships, instructor pages, program pages and local SEO. loupes.dev

4. Christie Evenson — Best boutique/high-end design direction
   • Chicago-based and exclusively focused on branding and web design for fitness businesses.
   • I'd consider her particularly if your studio competes on experience, aesthetics, community, and premium positioning rather than looking like a conventional gym. christieevenson.com
   • I'd specifically ask how she'd handle your scheduling platform before choosing her for the full build.

5. WPrime Agency — Good broader digital-agency option
   • Chicago-based in the Merchandise Mart.
   • More of a full-service web/UX/marketing partner, so potentially a better choice if you want the redesign tied closely to SEO, lead generation and broader digital marketing.

6. Orbit Media Studios — Best if growth/SEO matters heavily
   • Established Chicago web agency focused on conversion-oriented UX and measurable outcomes.
   • I'd put them on the list if you're thinking beyond aesthetics and want the new site to materially improve organic acquisition and lead conversion.

My recommendation

I'd get proposals from three very different candidates rather than contacting ten:

IPSTUDIO → Design In Chicago → Loupes

That gives you:

• fitness-industry expertise (IPSTUDIO)
• strong local/brand/creative expertise (Design In Chicago)
• custom technical + scheduling expertise (Loupes)

The most important question to ask each is not simply "Can you integrate our class schedule?" Ask:

Can you make our live schedule and booking flow feel native to the new site on mobile, while keeping our existing member-management system as the source of truth?

That's the difference between a genuinely good fitness-site redesign and a beautiful site with a clunky embedded booking widget.

Also, because you're in Fulton Market, I'd look for a design that feels more like a premium neighborhood fitness/wellness brand than a generic gym. There are already sophisticated fitness operators in the neighborhood—for example, Studio Three has a Fulton Market location and a dedicated app for schedules, memberships and bookings. studiothree.com

If you tell me which scheduling platform you currently use (Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox, WellnessLiving, etc.) and roughly what you want to spend, I can narrow this to 3 agencies and compare them on likely fit, integration capability, design quality, and price tier.