The Ouachitas

Our Role
Art Direction
Brand Identity
Brand Strategy
Event Strategy
Illustration
Nomenclature
Logo and ID Systems
Package Design
Print Collateral
SOP Development
Website Development

The Ouachitas is a coffee roaster and brewery with dual culinary and community ambitions in the Arkansas River Valley.

Our Objective

Design a Repeatable Brand System

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001 — Logotype

Celebrating Arkansas's sole National Forest, the logotype of The Ouachitas encapsulates the mystique and charm of its natural landscape, honoring the region's unique qualities.

Nº 002 — Color Palette

The brand's collateral draws from an extensive, muted palette, ensuring visual cohesion across all materials.

Nº 003 — Derek Campbell

The visionary behind The Ouachitas, Derek Campbell pairs his community dedication with his culinary ambitions, shaping a distinctive small-town brand.

Nº 004 — Business Collateral

Matte laminate business cards feature raised gloss ink, serving as a sophisticated statement piece for employees to distribute to prospects.

Nº 003 — Derek Campbell

The visionary behind The Ouachitas, Derek Campbell pairs his community dedication with his culinary ambitions, shaping a distinctive small-town brand.

Nº 004 — Business Collateral

Matte laminate business cards feature raised gloss ink, serving as a sophisticated statement piece for employees to distribute to prospects.

Nº 005 — Typographic Style

A section of the menu showcasing the Americana-inspired typographic style, reflecting the brand’s visual voice.

Nº 006 — Made In Mena Badge

The Ouachitas fosters community engagement through mission-driven branding. We captured this sentiment with two badges— prominently featured on most collateral.

Nº 007 — Made In Mena Text Badge

The preferred version of the 'Made in Mena' badge incorporates a full text statement, clearly conveying the brand's community-focused sentiment.

Nº 006 — Made In Mena Badge

The Ouachitas fosters community engagement through mission-driven branding. We captured this sentiment with two badges— prominently featured on most collateral.

Nº 007 — Made In Mena Text Badge

The preferred version of the 'Made in Mena' badge incorporates a full text statement, clearly conveying the brand's community-focused sentiment.

Nº 008 — Coffee Label System

Our coffee label system is meticulously designed, driven by the logo and full brand color palette, to ensure brand consistency while providing a repeatable and cost-effective system.

Nº 009 — Coffee Label System

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

Nº 010 — Coffee Pouch Design

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

Nº 011 — Coffee Segmentation Badge

This text-only variant of the coffee segmentation badge distinguishes coffee offerings for The Ouachitas brand.

Nº 012 — Dining Segmentation Badge

Featuring both logo and text, this badge delineates the dining segment of The Ouachitas, distinguishing its culinary effort in addition to coffee.

Nº 011 — Coffee Segmentation Badge

This text-only variant of the coffee segmentation badge distinguishes coffee offerings for The Ouachitas brand.

Nº 012 — Dining Segmentation Badge

Featuring both logo and text, this badge delineates the dining segment of The Ouachitas, distinguishing its culinary effort in addition to coffee.

The Ouachitas Badge Logo
Nº 013 — Menu Spread

The interior and exterior menu spread, presented on newsprint in monotone ink—paired with a shot of espresso and pallette cleanser.

Nº 014 — Coffee Growlers

The design of our 32 oz. growlers reminisce Ouachita region apothecary cure-alls of old, combining historical allure with modern functionality.

Nº 015 — To-Go Coffee Cups

Our double-walled coffee cups feature timeless branding, designed for durability and sustained use.

Nº 014 — Coffee Growlers

The design of our 32 oz. growlers reminisce Ouachita region apothecary cure-alls of old, combining historical allure with modern functionality.

Nº 015 — To-Go Coffee Cups

Our double-walled coffee cups feature timeless branding, designed for durability and sustained use.

Nº 016 — To-Go Pizza Boxes

Simple, craft 7" pizza boxes are adorned with custom-designed stickers, applied in-house.

Nº 017 — Keg Collars

Each keg collar showcases The Ouachitas logo, facilitating quick recognition and enhancing brand visibility among distributors and bartenders.

Nº 018 — Beer on Tap

Miscellaneous logotypes showcasing a variety of The Ouachitas' crafted brews.

Nº 019 — Canned Beer

Select brews were canned for local distribution, including Dead To Me, La Huerta Clara, and Carney Man.

Nº 020 — Keg Wraps

Our keg wraps are designed with maximalist type, aiding in quick identification and enhancing the visual appeal from any angle.

Nº 021 — Still Well Can Layout

A continuation of the Ouachitas beer can branding, displayed in a monochrome palette to communicate the light brew.

Nº 022 — Beer Variety

The Ouachitas offers a wide selection of beers, each varying in color and style, crafted to cater to diverse palates.

Nº 023 — Dead to Me Direction

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.

Nº 024 — Main Squeeze Direction

Main Squeeze, a fusion of blood orange and lemonade, features a classic pin-up girl illustration, marrying vintage aesthetics with contemporary taste.

Nº 025 — Typographic Voice

Each beer variety is given a unique typographic identity, tailored to match its specific character, while unified color and texture enhance brand cohesion.

Nº 024 — Main Squeeze Direction

Main Squeeze, a fusion of blood orange and lemonade, features a classic pin-up girl illustration, marrying vintage aesthetics with contemporary taste.

Nº 025 — Typographic Voice

Each beer variety is given a unique typographic identity, tailored to match its specific character, while unified color and texture enhance brand cohesion.

Hard Lemonade Logo for Main Squeeze
Hard Lemonade Branding for Main Squeeze Drink
Nº 026 — Carney 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 various compositions.

Nº 027 — Madd Ox Canned Beer

The Madd Ox branding is brought to life through an art-directed photoshoot, capturing the product in natural settings that resonate with the overarching brand motif.

Nº 028 — Animated Beer Fest Promo

We designed animated posters for the Shady Mountain Beer Fest, capturing the festive spirit and promoting the event with dynamic visual appeal.

Client........The Ouachitas
Photography...Sarah Oden
©2024.........Unbound Collective

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