Mr. Freeland Design

05/30/2026

Your business story matters. Here’s why:

05/29/2026

Don't just sell me... tell me. Your customers don't care about your product or service. They care about their problem and whether you can solve it. When you want to talk about your business, TELL ME A STORY, don't just mention the service or the product specs. Look at the tired old "We Sell the World's Best Cup of Coffee" tagline. No one believes it because everyone says theirs is the best.

Let's face it, there are probably 4 or 5 other businesses in town offering the exact same thing you do. Same service. Similar price. So why should someone choose you?

The story. That's why.

In this quick video, I break down the storytelling shift that changes how people see your brand.

Marketing Intervention: Episode 9 - Why Storytelling in Business Matters
Hosted by Michael Freeland, Mr. Freeland Design and Alicia DeHaan, Fili Creative

05/25/2026

See you all on Thursday!

⏰ Creative Connect is happening THIS WEEK!

Join us Wednesday for:
🎯 Merch with a Mission

We’ll be talking about how businesses and nonprofits can use intentional merchandise, giveaways, and branded items to better tell their story and connect with audiences.

Whether you’re a business leader, marketer, nonprofit, designer, or creative—this conversation is for you.

📅 May 28
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Chamber Annex

We’d love to see you there.

05/22/2026

Okay, so Gucci put Ryan Gosling in a luggage commercial, and apparently, that's all they think is needed to sell their really expensive luggage. I get it. The man is stupidly good-looking. But we gotta ask the hard questions here. Does a pretty face make you want to spend a ton of money on a suitcase? Are we really out here buying luggage because Ryan Gosling sat next to it in an ad?

I'll be honest... he could be standing next to literally anything and I'd probably think twice about buying it. That's just the Ryan Gosling effect. But today we're gonna look past the eye candy that is Mr. Gosling and actually break down this commercial and whether this Gucci luggage is worth the hype. Let's get into it.

Marketing Intervention: Episode 8 - Can Ryan Gosling Make Us Buy Fancy Luggage?
Hosts: Michael Freeland, Mr. Freeland Design, and Alicia DeHaan, Fili Creative

05/22/2026

The Smoky Hill River Festival is an incredible event held in Salina every summer. If you love music, art, food, and family-friendly entertainment, head on over to Oakdale Park in June!

05/20/2026

Let’s talk about making your company merch memorable! Stop making throwaway swag and learn how promo items can expand your story and have lasting impact, making people actually want to keep your giveaways.

🎤 This month’s Creative Connect will also feature Michael Freeland of Mr. Freeland Design.

Michael’s design background gives him a unique perspective on how businesses should approach merchandise, branding, and promotional materials. Through years of developing brands, graphics, and visual identities, he’s seen firsthand how intentional design can turn everyday swag into something memorable and meaningful.

His creative insight helps organizations think differently about how merch looks, feels, functions, and ultimately represents their story.

Join us May 28 for:
🎯 Merch with a Mission

📅 May 28
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Chamber Annex

05/18/2026

I’m joining the Logo Archive challenge and putting myself out there. As designers, we always get a bit nervous when it comes to putting your work alongside some of the masters, but we continue to face that fear and do it scared anyway! I did have a difficult time narrowing it down to just this one page, but this is a decent snapshot of my work over the years.

Some of these logo designs went final with my clients and some remain in my concepts vault. I truly enjoy working with clients create a brand that helps them tell a story. I love what I do and I hope it shows through my work.

Thank you to LogoArchive for starting this trend and allowing designers around the world showcase their talent.

05/15/2026

Let's play a creative game: Name this indie band and the title of their debut album.

05/07/2026

On this day 11 years ago, I jumped into full-time freelance design to become Mr. Freeland Design. It has been an incredible creative journey with many of you trusting me with your business. I cannot thank you enough for supporting my small business as I continue to pursue what I love - design and marketing that tells your business story. Here's to many more years of creating brands that matter.