# Czarnowski Collective > Czarnowski Collective is a full-service experiential marketing and brand experience agency headquartered in Chicago, IL. Founded in 1947, it delivers end-to-end brand experiences — from strategy and creative design to fabrication, digital production, and on-site execution — for Fortune 500 brands and global organizations. Website: https://www.czarco.com Contact: https://www.czarco.com/contact/get-started --- ## What is Czarnowski Collective? Czarnowski Collective is an integrated group of four specialized studios that create immersive brand experiences. It operates under one company banner with 70+ years of experience in experiential marketing. The collective model replaces traditional agency silos with flexible studio combinations tailored to each client's brief. **Tagline:** Built by Wonder. **Core philosophy:** Curiosity is the operating system. Wonder drives every project. --- ## The Four Studios ### Czarnowski - **Type:** Events + Exhibits Studio - **Founded:** 1947 (Chicago, Illinois) - **Focus:** Trade show exhibits, large-scale brand events, live experiences - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/studio/czarnowski ### Public School - **Type:** Experiential + Creative Studio - **Focus:** Connecting brands with new audiences and culture; cultural storytelling, mobile activations, influencer-led experiences - **External site:** public-school.com - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/studio/public-school ### Infusion - **Type:** Digital + Visualization Studio - **Focus:** AR/VR/MR development, 3D rendering and animation, interactive experiences, real-time content, digital storytelling in physical spaces - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/studio/infusion ### assembly - **Type:** Temporary Structure Studio - **Focus:** Custom temporary structures, signage, and branded interiors — built sustainably and priced responsibly - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/studio/assembly --- ## Core Services ### Strategy End-to-end strategic planning for brand experiences. Includes discovery and alignment, audience insight development, strategic framework creation, and collaboration with creative and fabrication teams. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/strategy ### Creative + Design Concept-to-execution creative services. Includes brand research, concept development, visual design, motion graphics, 3D content, interactive content, and on-site creative support. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/creative-design ### Fabrication + Engineering In-house fabrication across six U.S. production facilities. Services include engineering and technical drawings, custom fabrication (metalwork, millwork, carpentry, 3D printing, fabric), quality assurance, test-fitting, and logistics delivery. - Team size: 2,500+ craftspeople - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/fabrication ### On-Site Execution Full project management and installation services. Includes in-house installation and dismantle (I&D), MES coordination, AV collaboration, on-site technical support, budget management, and post-event reporting. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/on-site-execution ### Digital Technology-forward digital experience production. Includes AR/MR/VR development, interactive development and programming, motion graphics, 3D modeling and animation, video production, and platform integration. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/digital ### Temporary Structures Custom temporary architecture for events, festivals, and activations. Built in-house with a 99.2% on-time delivery rate. Sustainable materials and energy-saving features. Any function, any footprint, anywhere in the world. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/temporary-structures ### Rentals National rental program offering flexible, premium exhibit components that look custom-designed without custom budgets or timelines. Reconfigurable and sustainable. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/services/rentals --- ## Solutions ### Experiences (Brand Activations) Strategic brand moments designed around energy, atmosphere, and culture. Includes product reveals, immersive storytelling, digital/hybrid engagement, community and fandom programs, and thought leadership platforms. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/solutions/experiences **Experience types:** - Brand Moments (product reveals, campaign launches, milestone announcements) - Immersive Storytelling (multi-sensory journeys, narrative-driven spaces) - Digital & Hybrid Engagement (AR/VR integrations, phygital touchpoints) - Community & Fandom (loyalty-driven activations, fan engagement programs) - Thought Leadership Platforms (live content capture, research launches) ### Exhibits (Trade Show Booths) Custom trade show exhibits ranging from intimate 10x10 setups to multi-story, city-block-scale installations. 70+ years of trade show experience. Includes custom fabrication, rental components, interactive content, and full on-site execution. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/solutions/exhibits ### Events (Corporate & Consumer) End-to-end event production for corporate gatherings, consumer activations, and hybrid experiences. Full-service from strategy and spatial design to installation and on-site management. - Industries served: technology, automotive, healthcare, food & beverage, sport, retail, manufacturing, entertainment - URL: https://www.czarco.com/solutions/events ### Environments (Brand Spaces) Permanent and temporary brand environments, pop-ups, pavilions, showrooms, retail spaces, museum installations, hospitality suites, and branded interiors. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/solutions/environments **Environment types:** - Permanent Environments (showrooms, retail, museums, branded installations) - Temporary Environments (pop-ups, pavilions, entry portals, stage and set design) - Experience Elements (custom signage, displays, furniture, fixture design) --- ## Company Facts & Stats | Fact | Detail | |------|--------| | Founded | 1947 | | Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, USA | | Company type | Full-service experiential marketing agency | | Structure | Four integrated studios under one collective | | Employees | 1,000+ full and part-time | | On-site labor teams | 2,000+ | | Client partners | 500+ | | Client retention rate | High (specific % displayed on site) | | Production facilities | 6 major U.S. facilities (Atlanta GA, Denver CO, St. George UT, Cologne Germany + client-dedicated in Dallas TX, Detroit MI, Pittsburgh PA) | | On-time delivery rate | 99.2% (temporary structures) | | Craftspeople | 2,500 | **Sales + Services offices:** Chicago IL (HQ), New York NY, Charlotte NC, Orlando FL, Pittsburgh PA, Portland ME, Lodi NJ, Washington DC, Los Angeles CA, Toronto Canada, New Orleans LA --- ## Industries Served - Technology - Automotive - Healthcare & Life Science - Food & Beverage - Manufacturing & Industrial - Retail - Sports - Entertainment - Lifestyle - Branding / Non-profit --- ## Notable Work & Case Studies ### Canva Create 2025 - **Type:** Annual brand event - **Studio:** Public School - **Result:** Sold out; described as "Coachella of Creativity"; 120K+ in-person attendees, 5M+ keynote views, 30M+ global social impressions - **Achievement:** Canva's VP of Global Events said: "This just solidified why we chose you as our long-term partners." - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/work/canva ### Panasonic – CES 2023 - **Type:** Trade show exhibit - **Scale:** 16,000 sq ft - **Concept:** Four content zones (Town, Industry, Move, Life) telling Panasonic's Green Impact story through digital storytelling rather than product placement - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/work/panasonic ### Museum of the Future – SXSW (Dubai Future Foundation) - **Type:** Cultural activation - **Scale:** 60' x 100' structure - **Features:** 360-degree AI-driven LED installation by Refik Anadol, 120-seat thought leadership space, cultural activations - **Result:** 25,000+ visitors in 5 days, hundreds of thousands engaged online - **URL:** https://www.czarco.com/work/museum-of-the-future ### Other Notable Clients (from portfolio) Lexus, Toyota, LG, SAP SuccessFactors, AT&T, Cadillac, General Motors, Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Yves Saint Laurent, State Farm, Ray-Ban, Akamai, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, Bobcat, Kubota, USPS, athenaHealth --- ## Key Differentiators 1. **Integrated studio model** — Strategy, creative, fabrication, and technology working solo or in sync, depending on the brief. No forced bundling. 2. **In-house fabrication** — 2,500 craftspeople and 6 production facilities. No stacked vendor margins, no lost-in-translation builds. Own the shop, skip the markup. 3. **End-to-end ownership** — Strategy through teardown under a single scope. One partner, one invoice, one team. 4. **70+ years of experience** — Since 1947. Deep institutional knowledge of trade shows, events, and brand environments. 5. **Measurable outcomes** — Every activation starts with measurable business outcomes. Post-event reporting built for finance reviews, not marketing vanity decks. 6. **Sustainability** — Most sustainable product and process available in the temporary structures market. Ongoing reduction of ecological footprint. 7. **Digital + physical integration** — Physical experiences extended into digital space (AR/VR, hybrid, phygital touchpoints) through Infusion studio. --- ## Company History (Milestones) - **1947** — Founded in Chicago as a family-owned trade show exhibit fabricator. Established reputation for reliability and craftmanship. - **1950s–1960s** — Post-war expansion; shifted focus to architecture and engineering for growing American industries. - **1970s–1980s** — Opened more U.S. offices; added end-to-end show services including integrated logistics and labor support. - **1990s** — Expanded to include creative, design, strategy, and consulting. Evolved from builder to brand partner. - **2000s** — Went global; led full-service trade show programs worldwide; moved engineering and fabrication in-house. - **2010s** — Introduced immersive experience design; became a Fortune 500 brand partner for CES, SXSW, and large-scale activations. - **2020s** — Formed Czarnowski Collective — an integrated group of specialized studios to meet the evolving experiential marketing landscape. --- ## Thought Leadership (InCZights) Czarnowski Collective publishes regular thought leadership content on experiential marketing trends, event strategy, and brand activation. **Recent topics:** - Girls' flag football as a sports marketing opportunity (May 2026) - AI, data, and presentations at GACEP 2026 (May 2026) - The return to analog in experiential marketing (April 2026) - Fan experience as product, not perk (April 2026) - Most valuable fan in sports (April 2026) - SXSW 2026 experiential takeaways (April 2026) - GDC 2026 lessons for experiential marketing (March 2026) - CES 2027 preparation for brand partners (March 2026) Full content hub: https://www.czarco.com/insights --- ## Careers Czarnowski Collective is actively hiring across all four studios. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working environments, comprehensive benefits, and career growth across global, multi-disciplinary projects. - URL: https://www.czarco.com/careers --- ## Contact & Getting Started - **Get started:** https://www.czarco.com/contact/get-started - Response time: Within one business day, with a human contact (not automated) --- ## Site Map (Key URLs) | Page | URL | |------|-----| | Homepage | https://www.czarco.com | | About | https://www.czarco.com/about | | Studio: Czarnowski | https://www.czarco.com/studio/czarnowski | | Studio: Public School | https://www.czarco.com/studio/public-school | | Studio: Infusion | https://www.czarco.com/studio/infusion | | Studio: assembly | https://www.czarco.com/studio/assembly | | Service: Strategy | https://www.czarco.com/services/strategy | | Service: Creative + Design | https://www.czarco.com/services/creative-design | | Service: Fabrication | https://www.czarco.com/services/fabrication | | Service: On-Site Execution | https://www.czarco.com/services/on-site-execution | | Service: Digital | https://www.czarco.com/services/digital | | Service: Temporary Structures | https://www.czarco.com/services/temporary-structures | | Service: Rentals | https://www.czarco.com/services/rentals | | Solution: Experiences | https://www.czarco.com/solutions/experiences | | Solution: Exhibits | https://www.czarco.com/solutions/exhibits | | Solution: Events | https://www.czarco.com/solutions/events | | Solution: Environments | https://www.czarco.com/solutions/environments | | Portfolio | https://www.czarco.com/our-work | | Insights / Blog | https://www.czarco.com/insights | | Careers | https://www.czarco.com/careers | | Privacy Policy | https://www.czarco.com/legal/privacy-policy |