Whether it’s cutting-edge design, stocked kitchens, open layouts with awesome views, or plenty of toys to keep workers entertained, tech companies of all sizes lean on elements of their office to bolster overall culture and ground their sense of identity. Here’s an inside peek at 8 of Chicago’s coolest tech companies.

We asked around town to learn more about the tools tech companies use on- and offline to build culture. Here’s what they had to say.