About Unity Design
Unity Design is a strategic branding and design studio for founders who have built something valuable and want their brand to reflect it.
We combine strategic insight with high-caliber design to close the gap between what you’ve built and how it’s perceived—clarifying your message, elevating your image, and helping you earn the trust and loyalty of the customers who matter most.
From brand identity and messaging to websites, marketing materials, packaging, and beyond, we take a holistic approach to shaping how your business is seen, understood, and remembered—creating a clear, compelling, and consistent brand experience wherever people encounter you.
Who We Are
Upton Ethelbah III
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Upton is an award-winning graphic designer, brand identity strategist, and founder of Unity Design. With decades of experience, he has crafted compelling brand identities and marketing solutions for a diverse range of industries and clients, including NASA. He combines creative leadership, technical expertise, and a keen understanding of marketplace dynamics to help clients achieve their goals. He holds a BFA in New Media Arts, specializing in Graphic and Interactive Design, and a Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship, both from the Institute of American Indian Arts.
AdWheel Award - American Public Transportation Association
People's Choice Award - SXSW Knowbility Web Design Competition
Community Partner Award - Albuquerque Film & Music Experience
Anne Maria Ethelbah
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Anne Maria is an award-winning public relations, communications, and social media marketing specialist. She has over 20 years of experience helping businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies achieve their PR objectives through well-planned and executed campaigns, events, outreach, and fundraising initiatives. Anne Maria has brought her extensive knowledge to such entities as KNBC-TV Los Angeles, KOB Radio & TV Albuquerque, The Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management, and was the Director of Media Relations and Communications for the American Red Cross of Los Angeles. Anne Maria was also a broadcast television news reporter and has robust media experience both in front of and behind the camera. She has a BA in Communications and Journalism from the University of New Mexico.
Two-time Multi PRism Award Winner - Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
National Philanthropy Day® Honoree - Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)