Client Story: A new brand and website designed for the “Green” Realtor bringing a sustainable vision to Portland
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how we partnered with Portland Realtor Amber Turner to create a brand and website that reflects her distinctive approach to sustainable real estate.
Client Story: Good Wins is changing the way we think about HR in the Pacific Northwest (and we got to design their brand and website!)
When Dana Goodwin came to us at Unlock Collective, we knew we were in for something special. As the founder of Good Wins HR, Dana brings together strategic HR consulting, leadership coaching, and experiential facilitation to help small businesses build strong, human-centered foundations. With her background in the restaurant industry, she has a unique, person-first approach that makes her work feel less like typical HR consulting and more like partnering with someone who genuinely gets it.
Breaking Free from Networking Norms: How Unlock Collective's Meet-ups Were Born and Thriving with Pride
Back in 2021, when we founded our queer-owned business, the need for a more inclusive networking space became evident. The traditional networking events just didn’t resonate with us. The pressure to engage in typical networking behavior was overwhelming, especially when all we wanted were meaningful connections.
Client Story: How Botanical Art and Tarot Inspired Rooted Realty Group’s Unique Brand
Discover how our comprehensive brand and logo design process—combining thoughtful design with strategic planning—created a cohesive and authentic brand for Rooted Realty Group. The journey began with collaborative sessions that helped us understand their vision and values. From their nature-inspired logo - featuring symbolic hands that represent both growth and stability - to a carefully curated color palette that blends rich earthy tones with energetic accent colors, every element was intentionally crafted. The result is a vibrant brand identity that beautifully reflects their core values of community connection, authentic relationships, and expert guidance in real estate. Each design choice, from typography to iconography, works in harmony to communicate their unique position in the market and their commitment to creating meaningful client experiences.
Client Story: The Queer Acupuncturist healing Portlanders with holistic care (And how we helped them increase their client bookings by 40%)
A queer acupuncturist in Portland partners with Unlock Collective to grow their practice while maintaining authentic, inclusive care. Through strategic storytelling, brand enhancement, and referral network development, they successfully increased bookings and visibility while creating sustainable marketing practices.