Authors Unbound

LOGO / BRAND IDENTITY and WEBSITE DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT

“Authors Unbound is a full-service author event agency dedicated to creating powerful literary experiences for authors and hosts alike. We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the terrain of identifying a possible speaker, arranging the invitation, creating rewarding programming, and all the details in between. With over twenty years of experience in coordinating literary events – particularly Common Read programs and signature author series – we serve as thoughtful and responsive advocates for both authors and their audiences.”

This project began with an interest to revamp an already established logo, with brand elements that could cohesively support presentation on a variety of platforms. Our focus was design based on a playful, hand drawn style that showed the approachable quality the organization adhered to.

Christie Hinrichs
"Kate has been a GODSEND. We set out on a huge project to rebrand our agency, update current / create new logos, and completely overhaul three complex and interconnected sites. Kate made a consistent effort to really listen to what we needed, provided plenty of options for us to choose from, and was an amazing support through a myriad of growing pains that came along with our expansion. Kate is an expert collaborator, and made us feel so taken care of. Our assets are absolutely gorgeous, and Kate will now be on speed dial for all future website and design support!!"

As logo + submark designs
came together,

we recognized an opportunity to extend the brand to represent two newly added divisions, Authors Out Loud and Authors Outside. Scope of work was expanded to replicate and stylize three unique themes defined within Authors Unbound…