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The proposal that sits on a prospect's desk. The mailer that lands in someone's mailbox. The signage that a customer sees before they walk through the door. Every one of those is representing the business. When any of them look generic, the business looks generic.

 

Most graphic design gets made piece by piece with no thread connecting one to the next. A brochure gets built from a template. A trade show banner gets designed by the vendor. A mailer goes to a printer with last year's logo. Each piece is a little different. None of them are quite the brand.

 

Unbound is a graphic design agency in Little Rock for established businesses. We build every piece from the same identity, not from a template.

What Unbound's Graphic Design Includes

We design the pieces that represent your business in the hands of the people you're trying to reach. This includes:

 

  • Logo design
  • Sales and marketing collateral: brochures, sell sheets, one-pagers
  • Direct mail and print campaigns
  • Presentation design and pitch decks
  • Email templates and digital graphics
  • Signage, banners, and trade show displays
  • Packaging design
  • Brand guidelines and usage systems

 

We work with businesses that need graphic design to reflect the brand they've already built.

The Problem With Making Pieces Without a Plan

A request comes in. Someone needs a flyer, a proposal cover, a mailer. A template gets opened, the information gets filled in, and the file goes to print. It looks finished, but doesn't look like your business.

Your competitor's materials tell the same story every time someone picks one up. Yours might not.

 

The issue isn't the execution. It's that the piece was made in isolation: no connection to the brand identity, no understanding of what this piece needs to communicate to this specific audience at this point in their decision. The result, over time, is a library of materials that don't quite add up to a coherent brand.

We Design From the Brand Out

Before we start on any piece, we understand what it needs to accomplish and where it sits in the customer's journey. The design follows from that. Not from what looked good on the last project or what fits a template we already have.

 

A sell sheet built around the brand message and written for the right moment is a different tool than one that just lists the service. The first one earns a conversation. The second one gets filed.

 

Keeping a cohesive brand across every touchpoint is what graphic design is for. When graphic design and logo design come from the same foundation, every new piece has a clear source to come from. Separate them, and every new request becomes a judgment call.

What This Looks Like Across Different Businesses

 

Across hospitality, healthcare, financial services, food and beverage, and nonprofit, the work that lasts is the work that starts with a clear identity and extends it consistently.

Graphic Design Built to Represent Your Brand

If your marketing materials look inconsistent, or if every new piece is starting from scratch instead of from the brand, the problem isn't the designer. It's the foundation.

 

A Compass session builds the brand strategy that every piece of graphic design extends from.

 

Schedule a discovery call to talk through what your business needs to communicate and what a strategy-first approach would look like across your materials.

Brand Identity Display

Unbound Collective

Core elements surround Unbound’s dynamic logotype, allowing for the brand’s identity to be clearly understood as a collective.

Unbound Collective Facebook banner graphic design featuring oversized serif Unbound logotype on a sage blue textured grid layout with address and Design Direction Strategy tagline

Digital Sales Collateral

Kvinna Studio

This breakdown of session, image, and product rates is designed to communicate both the cost and value of Kvinna’s elevated service model. The layout helps clients understand the full scope of their investment.

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Kvinna Studio product collections web page showing framed fine art portrait gallery wall with text listing print types including cyanotypes, polaroids, and jewelry, web design by Unbound Collective
Kvinna Studio session guide cover graphic with oversized display serif wordmark over dark moody portrait of a woman with windswept hair, web and brand design by Unbound Collective
Digital Sales Collateral copywriting value proposition, typography and portraiture, for Sarah Oden of Kvinna Studio, in Little Rock, Arkansas by Unbound Brand Consultants
Kvinna Studio session guide cover graphic with oversized display serif wordmark over dark moody portrait of a woman with windswept hair, web and brand design by Unbound Collective
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Sales Colateral pages

R&E Supply

Combining the brand color palette with R&E’s website layout, these pages comprise an enclosed sales collateral holder, used by Territory Managers to showcase brand events, company announcements, and local Management.

R&E Supply Annual Duck Hunt event flyer with hunter silhouette against cattail marsh, orange-tinted flying mallard photograph, and bold navy and orange display type reading R&E Duck Hunt on navy background, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply Annual Fishing Trip event flyer with angler silhouette casting a rod alongside an orange-tinted river and treeline photograph and bold navy and orange display type reading R&E Fishing Trip on navy background, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply Annual Deer Hunt event flyer with rifle-aiming hunter silhouette against a gray treeline, orange-tinted buck photograph, and bold navy and orange display type reading R&E Deer Hunt on navy background, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply CEU Certification training trifold brochure showing white interior panel with logo and certification benefit callout boxes alongside a dark navy back panel with rotated TRAINING vertical type and QR code, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply company history timeline document spanning the 1920s through 1970s with decade-by-decade editorial layout covering Carl Miller Sr. through early Arkansas expansion, brand and print design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply company history timeline document spanning the 1980s through 2020s with AR Owned Independent and Operated stamp graphic and decade-by-decade editorial layout covering growth through Cory Miller's leadership era, brand and print design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply Get to Know employee spotlight card for Gary Veal Store Manager Jonesboro featuring his portrait inside a blue geometric diamond frame on a dark navy background with contact information, brand and graphic design by Unbound Collective
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Menu spread

The Ouachitas

The interior and exterior menu spread, presented on newsprint in monotone ink.

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The Ouachitas restaurant menu open spread on a wood table alongside an espresso and water glass showing salads, appetizers, wings, pizza, desserts, and drinks sections in forest green rotated type with teal semicircle contact panel, print and menu design by Unbound Collective

Sub-Brand Mark

Handle Barbershop

Designed for additional merchandise and general collateral, this brand mark is meant to pair with parent brand marks.

On The Edge Sub-Brand Mark

Handle Barbershop

Situated on the edge of Sixth and Main in Little Rock, the address provided the opportunity to make a text play on the concept of a sharpened edge.

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"H" Sub-Brand Mark, Two-Color for Handle Barbershop in Little Rock, Arkansas Made by Unbound Collective
On The Edge of Sixth and Main Sub-Brand Mark and Badge Design for Handle Barbershop in Little Rock, Arkansas Made by Unbound Collective

Presentation Graphics

MedTrust Health Alliance

This segment highlights various brand components: glassmorphism, a robust type palette, iconography, drop-shadows, and a linear networking motif.

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MedTrust art direction, iconography, and slide deck presentation in brand identity motif.

window graphics

Handle Barbershop

Integrating digital type with custom, Victorian-inspired barbershop lettering, the window graphics blend historical and modern design.

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Victorian-inspired window detail graphic design and branding with illustrated raven, for Handle Barbershop in Little Rock, Arkansas Made by Unbound Collective

Branded Email Signature

MedTrust Health Alliance

All associates display branded email signatures for brand trust, constantly reminding of the personal connection in every digital interaction.

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MedTrust Health Alliance branded email signature design for Whitney Bowers Regional Account Manager featuring headshot, contact details, and LinkedIn icon on white with navy background, graphic design by Unbound Collective

Logo Variation

Ski Brothers Heat & Air

This logo exploration combines the existing color palette with a traditional ski patch for branding.

Logo Variation

Ski Brothers Heat & Air

Deisgn collaboration utilizes existing logotype, implements new fonts, and tests non-branded colors.

Ski Brothers HVAC hexagonal badge logo mark in teal featuring SKI Bros script lettering with a bicycle illustration and layered mountain silhouette at the base, brand identity design by Unbound Collective
Ski Brothers HVAC retro ski patch logo mark on burnt orange background featuring SKI Brothers in bold teal block type inside a cream rounded rectangle with red, orange, and teal horizontal speed stripe detail, brand identity design by Unbound Collective

Quarterly Digital Newsletters

Fletcher Sparrow

Complementing our print offerings, we also distribute digital versions of the newsletters to enrich the Fletcher Sparrow archive.

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Fletcher Sparrow Capital Management financial health evaluation and results report design by Unbound Collective with data tables and performance charts
Fletcher Sparrow quarterly investment newsletter spread covering macro trends including AI, democratization, operating systems, big data, and advertising in dark editorial two-column layout, print design by Unbound Collective
Fletcher Sparrow December 2023 investment newsletter spread featuring portfolio updates on Sony, Shopify, Datadog, and Snowflake alongside geographic allocation table and regional analysis sections, print design by Unbound Collective
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Presentation Graphics

MedTrust Health Alliance

The business's value proposition is simplified in a voice that resonates broadly, accompanied with engaging branded graphics.

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MedTrust brand overview presentation slide highlighting cost reduction for long-term care facilities, founded 2019, servicing 1,400 communities with one billion dollars in spending power, designed by Unbound Collective

Simple Packaging

Poco’s Beer, Wine, and Spirits

Our simplified color branding reduces production costs and complies with printing specifications, optimizing efficiency while enhancing recognition.

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Poco's Beer Wine and Spirits retro cowboy mascot illustration in yellow and brown holding a whiskey glass, repeated pattern on sage green background, designed by Unbound Collective

business collateral

Unbound Collective

As one of the most valuable pieces of business collateral, business cards with clean composition, balanced proportions, and restrained typography represent an orderly design philosophy.

Unbound Collective business cards for Hunter Oden and Chris Wendel in kraft and sage blue colorways with letterpress typography on dark wood surface, brand identity by Unbound Collective

Location Specifications

R&E Supply

A custom section outlining business locations allows for easy navigation through the website.

LETTERHEAD DESIGN

R&E Supply

Templated print materials create seamless execution of printed materials on letterhead.

R&E Supply branded letterhead listing all nine Arkansas store locations with addresses and phone numbers for Home Office, Conway, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Russellville, and Searcy alongside a blue wave graphic element, print and brand design by Unbound Collective
R&E Supply animated web graphic reading Your Complete Source for HVACR Solutions in Conway with cascading list of Arkansas store locations including Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Russellville, and Searcy fading in below on a dark navy background, web and motion design by Unbound Collective

To-Go Pizza Boxes

The Ouachitas

Simple, craft 7" pizza boxes have custom-designed stickers, applied in-house.

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The Ouachitas Take-Out for Trekking pizza box with large circular forest green sticker featuring pizza slice illustrations and The Ouachitas logo on a kraft cardboard box on a wood surface, packaging and graphic design by Unbound Collective

Luxurious Email Signature

Kvinna Studio

A founder portrait anchors the email signature design, strengthening the brand’s professional presence and building trust through every interaction.

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Custom sliced Email Signature with portrait and clickable links, in the correct brand type system for Kvinna Studio in Little Rock, Arkansas Made by Unbound Branding Agency

POSTER DESIGN

The Ouachitas

Geometric shapes combine with Branded Event details for an effective call to action.

POSTER DESIGN

The Ouachitas

The digital designs have a range of applications, from information sheets to balcony banners.

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Two colorway versions of the Shady Mountain Beer Fest event poster for The Ouachitas Brewing showing geometric mountain and tree illustrations in layered greens and teals with April 8th 2023 event details for Mena Arkansas, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective

Impactful Business Cards

MedTrust Health Alliance

Business cards featuring a matte suede laminate on the reverse side.

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MedTrust Business Card Design Back with Transparency Art Direction Made by Unbound Collective

Premium Business Cards

Fletcher Sparrow

The executive team's business cards are crafted from matte brass foil and letterpress printed. These designs present a sophisticated, compelling impression to prospective investors.

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Fletcher Sparrow Capital Management Hedge Fund, Premium Business Collateral, Business Card and Stationery Design Made by Unbound Collective

Branded Mail Collateral

Sarah Oden Photographer

Implementing Brand Logotype and Color Palette in print materials makes for more personal client communication.

Branded envelope and stationery print design by Unbound Collective

IMPACT POSTER

Baum Gallery

Stylized print material creates a cohesive environment for an elegant art show event announcement.

Arkansas Women to Watch New Worlds exhibition poster for Baum Gallery at University of Central Arkansas featuring botanical mixed media artwork and olive green display typography, graphic design by Unbound Collective

Dignified Email Signature

Unbound Collective

Keeping in line with all digital assets, these email signatures have clean structure with minimal noise, compressing the brand system into one space.

Unbound Collective digital contact card for Chris Wendel Brand Strategist featuring his headshot, contact details, social icons, and large Unbound logotype on a sage textured background, brand design by Unbound Collective

Custom Postage

Better Fellas

A stamp featuring the Better Fellas office adheres to a sense of community within the business.

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Better Fellas pay-per-click marketing agency illustrated postage stamp featuring navy storefront at 2901 on kraft brown background, designed by Unbound Collective

Branded Event Collateral

MedTrust Health Alliance

A comprehensive suite of branded collateral was prepared for the annual MedTrust Embark Senior Living Summit in Palm Beach, Florida.

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MedTrust Embark Senior Living Summit complete event collateral flatlay on cyan background including lanyards, badge, RSVP card, boarding pass invite, itinerary, resort overview, business cards, and Breakers welcome panel, designed by Unbound Collective

Coffee Label System

The Ouachitas

Animation highlighting the coffee labels' full spectrum of color, enhancing both employee and patron engagement.

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Branded Coffee Bag Packaging for The Ouachitas in Mena, Arkansas Made by Unbound Brand Consultants

Summit Activities Map

MedTrust Health Alliance

A detailed map of the summit venue outlines all mandatory sessions, providing dates and locations to ensure attendee orientation.

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MedTrust Embark Senior Living Summit Breakers Palm Beach resort map with labeled group activity locations and three-day itinerary including Golf Veranda dinner and Kemosabe yacht dinner, designed by Unbound Collective

Stationery & Brand Collateral

Sarah Oden Photographer

Branded materials unite to inform and represent business capabilities with a touch of personality.

Branded stationery and print collateral flatlay graphic design by Unbound Collective

Project Overview

Kvinna Studio

This image showcases a curated mix of branded assets and strategically curated products, highlighting how our design work supports broader marketing objectives across campaigns and channels.

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An overview of brand identity design, logo design, stationery, photography, print design, and collateral for Kvinna Studio in Little Rock, Arkansas Made by Unbound Branding Agency

Digital Announcement

R&E Supply

News templates pull from the company’s brand image for custom holidays, sales, and other urgent announcements.

R&E Supply Labor Day store closure announcement social media graphic reading We Will Be Closed September 01 In Observance of Labor Day over a light blue-tinted vintage labor march photograph on navy background, graphic design by Unbound Collective

Business Stationery

Kvinna Studio

Premium, textured paper stock elevates the functionality of Kvinna’s stationery, mirroring the quality of its fine art and reinforcing a cohesive brand presence across touchpoints.

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Luxury Stationery design, envelopes, and collateral for Sarah Oden of Kvinna Studio, in Little Rock, Arkansas by Unbound Branding Company

Organized Email Signature

Bushong Accounting

The Bushong email signature features appealing tones and represents the clarity and control offered by the business’s services.

Bushong Accounting digital business card design for Tyler Bushong Owner and Accountant featuring his headshot on a teal gradient background with dot pattern, bar chart logo mark, and contact details, brand and graphic design by Unbound Collective

HVACR Certification

R&E Supply

Custom certificates of completion for company-specific courses add personalization to achievements.

R&E Supply Certificate of Achievement template for HVACR CEU training courses showing John Barham certified for Frigidaire Installation with course number, signature, and blue geometric accent panel, print and brand design by Unbound Collective

Information Sheet

Baum Gallery

Striking imagery mixes with bold type to establish this art show event’s presence and purpose.

Arkansas Faculty Invitational exhibition poster for Baum Gallery at University of Central Arkansas featuring a bold hand illustration holding a multicolor striped pencil and italic serif display typography, graphic design by Unbound Collective

Intermixing Typography

The Ouachitas

Five type families establish a flexible yet unified visual language that carries the brand’s voice across marketing, digital, and print.

Made in Mena Text Badge

The Ouachitas

The preferred version of the ‘Made in Mena’ badge features a full-text statement, offering clear communication of the brand’s local roots and reinforcing its commitment to community.

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The Ouachitas Made in Mena circular badge logo shown in two colorways — teal on linen and cream on deep teal — with Nestled Within the Foothills of the Ouachita National Forest tagline, brand identity design by Unbound Collective

Anniversary Badge

V’s Barbershop

Interlinking font styles combine to form an elegant representation of the business’s grand 25 Year achievement.

V's Barbershop 25th anniversary graphic design by Unbound Collective

Digital Announcement

R&E Supply

With a sleek, branded design, font size variation attracts the eye to important areas of an announcement.

R&E Supply credit card transaction 3 percent surcharge notice poster with large display numeral and credit card illustration on a blue gradient background with Effective June 1 2024 dateline and Debit Cards are Exempt footnote, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective

Product Branding

The Ouachitas

An intricate display is anchored by notable branding marks, logotype, and informative text.

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The Ouachitas Cure-All Chilled Latte 64 fl oz bottle label design featuring art nouveau border ornaments, globe with snake illustration, and MMXX Roman numeral stamp in teal and cream on a dark teal background, packaging design by Unbound Collective

Brand Messaging Badge

The Ouachitas

Combining a simple badge with other brand collateral allows for a new badge that can be used on print material, stickers, and more.

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To New Adventures illustrated graphic design by Unbound Collective

Brand Badge

Hill Station

Old-fashioned typography within an antique sign-style logo recalls the business roots prior to renovation into a local favorite restaurant in Little Rock’s Hillcrest neighborhood.

Helmich brand badge and emblem graphic design by Unbound Collective

Icon Design

Unbound Collective

Iconography communicates messages clearly with incorporations of type families from Unbound’s digital applications.

Unbound Collective Instagram story cover icon set showing five circular covers in cream, sage, dark green, brown, and peach with arrow, typography, starburst, W monogram, and quotation mark symbols, social media design by Unbound Collective

Coffee Pouch Design

The Ouachitas

Each coffee pouch reflects The Ouachitas commitment to mastery, with detailed preparation suggestions.

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The Ouachitas coffee bag product lineup in dark moody studio setting showing teal Starting Grounds brewing guide bag in foreground alongside dark Made in Mena branded bag and partially visible third bag, packaging design by Unbound Collective

COMMUNITY GUIDE BOOKLET AD

Ski Brothers Heat & Air

Each element of this full page ad directs intentional graphic design qualities to enhance trust in a local annual publication.

Ski Brothers Heat and Air full-page Maumelle city guide advertisement featuring two owners standing in front of a service van, skiing bigfoot mascot illustration, mountain scenery background, Google 5-star and Heil Elite Dealer badges, and Your Comfort Is Our Commitment headline in teal and orange, print and graphic design by Unbound Collective

DESIGN SHOULD EXTEND THE BRAND. COMPASS BUILDS THE BRAND FIRST.

Compass Builds the Strategy That Every Piece of Design Needs to Extend.

MOST GRAPHIC DESIGN IS MADE WITHOUT STRATEGY. THE PIECES DON'T ADD UP TO A BRAND.