Visit Uvalde County canvas tote bag with blue wave design against tan limestone rocks

Visit Uvalde County

Branding that draws multigenerational river lovers for year-round traditions in Texas' river region. Visit Uvalde County hired STAV to reposition the region as a place where families and friends gather to connect with nature, each other and build memories that last a lifetime and beyond.

Services

Branding Identity
Positioning
Illustration
Marketing Collateral Design
Merchandise Design
Brand Book

Visit Uvalde County

Branding that draws multigenerational river lovers for year-round traditions in Texas' river region. Visit Uvalde County hired STAV to reposition the region as a place where families and friends gather to connect with nature, each other and build memories that last a lifetime and beyond. ​

Services

Branding Identity
Positioning
Illustration
Marketing Collateral Design
Merchandise Design
Brand Book

Visit Uvalde County travel guide book with lime green cover featuring white wildflowers, positioned in front of scenic river landscape with cypress trees and blue water.
Visit Uvalde County logo in six color variations on solid backgrounds
Visit Uvalde County tourism branding moodboard featuring outdoor activities, local culture, and destination imagery with coordinating color palette

As the official destination marketing organization for Uvalde County, Visit Uvalde County sought to redefine how visitors experience this unique region—where the Texas hill country meets pristine river country. Our team was brought in to craft a bold, cohesive brand identity that highlights the county’s diverse outdoor splendor, special family-focused traditions, and warm, small-town hospitality.

We conducted interviews with local business owners, an intensive workshop with the tourism Board of Directors, researched competing destinations, and scoured thousands of travel reviews to understand the target market. With those insights, we developed a comprehensive brand strategy, including audience profiles, brand values, key messaging, and multiple taglines, to guide future campaigns. We established a confident, welcoming voice that balances adventure with reverence for place.

We built out a visual system that could scale across platforms and seasons. We delivered a versatile logo system serving all three rivers in the region, custom brand characters to guide and delight visitors, icons, brand badges, and supporting graphic elements, map illustrations and social media and print collateral templates. Along with the brand personality, these elements were delivered in a comprehensive, style-rich brand book and a well-organized Canva system for the client to use.

Every piece of the system was designed with longevity in mind. The new Visit Uvalde County brand is a sense of welcome and built to grow with the generations who return here, season after season.

Visit Uvalde County brand photography grid showing seasonal landscapes, community events, outdoor activities, and branded visual elements
Visit Uvalde County tourism branding on smartphone and social media posts featuring fishing tournament and adventure messaging
Visit Uvalde County social media posts featuring a raccoon character, river activities, and tourism branding on a smartphone screen

POSITIONING STATEMENT

Uvalde County is where nature provides a joyful place for generations of families to connect, create lifelong memories, and nurture cherished traditions in every season. Connected by three pristine rivers and framed by serene hills, the area’s natural beauty and endless adventures captivate all who visit, drawing them back time and again.

MISSION STATEMENT

As champions of the community and proud stewards of this remarkable destination, we celebrate its unique character and advocate for the care and respect of its pristine rivers and natural beauty, ensuring future enjoyment for everyone who loves it here.
Two circular badges with a smiling catfish mascot and 'Don't Trash Where You Splash' message in blue and navy
Take Me to the Rivers badge featuring Rio, Sabinal, and Nueces rivers with trees and flowing water
Visit Uvalde County tourism branding collateral including banner, stickers, business card, and poster showcasing Hill Country landscape and outdoor activities
Visit Uvalde County digital marketing materials including social media posts, website mockups, and informational guides featuring local attractions and a raccoon mascot
Charlie the Raccoon mascot character with big eyes waving, wearing gray and cream colored fur
Frankie Frio, a cheerful cartoon fish mascot with green and yellow coloring and orange fins
Ranger Sam, a cheerful cartoon deer mascot wearing a cowboy hat and blue bandana, with arms raised in greeting.

We are so grateful for STAV for everything that they have done to help make our brand come to life. This was the most fun process. Bo and her team brought our dreams to life with the new brand. Ella did a great job creating Charlie; we cannot imagine our brand without him!

Visit Uvalde County tourism map showing Concan, Uvalde, Sabinal, Garner State Park, Frio River, and Sabinal River
Don't Trash Where You Splash buttons for Visit Uvalde County featuring a cartoon fish mascot in navy and light blue

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