BRAND STRATEGY
BRAND IDENTITY
PHOTOGRAPHY & ART DIRECTION
NOMENCLATURE
LOGO DESIGN
PACKAGE & LABEL DESIGN
EVENT STRATEGY
Image NÂș 001âLogo
Celebrating the spirit of Arkansasâs sole National Forest, The Ouachitas logotype distills the beauty of the land. This visual identity evokes belonging, wonder, and quiet strength.
Image NÂș 002âColor Palette
Drawing from a carefully curated palette, the brandâs collateral maintains a consistent visual language that supports recognition and reinforces trust at every touchpoint.

Image NÂș 003âDerek Campbell
Driven by both community and creativity, Derek Campbell leads The Ouachitas with a vision that merges hospitality, local identity, and small-town charm into a brand that feels as grounded as it is aspirational.
Image NÂș 004âBusiness Collateral
With a matte finish and raised gloss accents, these business cards are designed to elevate first impressions, offering employees a high-touch, brand-aligned way to connect with patrons or prospects.


Image NÂș 005âTypographic Style
With bold, Americana-inspired typography, this menu layout reflects the brandâs identity and creates a memorable first impression by blending tradition with modern character.

Image NÂș 006âIntermixing Typography
Five type families establish a flexible yet unified visual language that carries the brandâs voice across marketing, digital, and print.
Image NÂș 007âMade in Mena Text Badgeâš
The preferred version of the âMade in Menaâ badge features a full-text statement, offering clear communication of the brandâs local roots and reinforcing its commitment to community.


Image NÂș 008âCoffee Label System 01
Designed for both brand recognition and ease of production, the coffee label system uses the color palette and logo mark to create a shelf presence that scales across all coffee products.

Image NÂș 009âCoffee Label System 02
Animation highlighting the coffee labels' full spectrum of color, enhancing both employee and patron engagement.

Image NÂș 010âCoffee Pouch Design
Each coffee pouch reflects The Ouachitas commitment to mastery, with detailed preparation suggestions.
Image NÂș 011âCoffee Segmentation Badge
This text-only variant of the coffee segmentation badge distinguishes coffee offerings for The Ouachitas brand.
Image NÂș 012âDining Segmentation Badge
Featuring both logo and text, this badge portrays the dining segment of The Ouachitas, distinguishing its culinary effort in addition to coffee.


Image NÂș 013âMenu Spread
The interior and exterior menu spread, presented on newsprint in monotone ink.
Image NÂș 014âCoffee Growlersâš
Rounded 32 oz. growlers inspired by the Ouachitasâ old apothecary bottles, blending regional history with a simple modern form.
Image NÂș 015âTo-Go Coffee Cupsâš
Double-walled coffee cups feature timeless branding, designed for durability and sustained use.


Image NÂș 016âTo-Go Pizza Boxesâš
Simple, craft 7" pizza boxes have custom-designed stickers, applied in-house.

Image NÂș 017âKeg Collars
Each keg collar showcases The Ouachitas logo for quick recognition and brand visibility among distributors and bartenders.
Image NÂș 018âBeer on Tapâš
Miscellaneous logotypes showcasing a variety of The Ouachitas' crafted brews.

Image NÂș 019âCanned Beer
Select brews were canned for local distribution, including Dead To Me, La Huerta Clara, and Carney Man.
Image NÂș 020âKeg Wraps
Our keg wraps are designed with maximalist type, aiding in quick identification and enhancing the visual appeal from any angle.

Image NÂș 021âStill Well Can Layout
A continuation of the Ouachitas beer can branding, displayed in a monochrome palette to communicate the light brew..

Image NÂș 022âBeer Varietyâš
The Ouachitas offers a wide selection of beers, each varying in color and style, crafted to cater to diverse palates.
Image NÂș 023âDead to Me Directionâš
For the Dead To Me brew, we developed a seamless blackberry pattern background, perfectly complementing the can's cylindrical form and adding a subtle elegance to the visual identity.

Image NÂș 024âMain Squeeze Directionâš
Main Squeeze, a fusion of blood orange and lemonade, features a classic pin-up girl illustration, fusing vintage aesthetics with contemporary taste.
Image NÂș 025âTypographic Voice
Each beer variety is given a unique typographic identity, tailored to match its specific character, while unified color and texture enhance brand cohesion.


Image NÂș 026âCarney Man Direction
As with all canned brews, the Carney Man beer line features a centric brand mark complemented by adaptable vector assets, designed for versatile use across compositions.

Image NÂș 027âMadd Ox Canned Beer
The Madd Ox branding is brought to life in a photoshoot that captures the product in natural setting. This resonates with the overarching brand motif.

Image NÂș 028âAnimated Beer Fest Promo
We designed animated social media posts for the Shady Mountain Beer Fest, capturing the festive spirit and promoting the event with visual appeal.
Below are the results that came from a Compass session. Compass is the foundation of all the work we do at Unbound.