About
About Trunk Creative
Trunk Creative is a woman-owned, Alaska-owned design studio in Anchorage. For over 27 years we’ve helped Alaska businesses, nonprofits, tribal organizations and Alaska Native corporations look as good as the work they do, through branding, graphic design, illustration and websites.
- Over 27 years in graphic design & branding
- Full creative services, from first concept to final files
- Know digital & offset print specs, so jobs print right
- Digital marketing, SEO & Google Business know-how
- Fluent in today’s AI design & workflow platforms
- Woman-owned, serving clients across Alaska
Built in Alaska, for Alaska
Trunk Creative was founded in Anchorage by Jessie Pappas, a graphic designer and entrepreneur who has owned and run several Anchorage businesses. That’s why we design like business owners: because we are one.
Today we’re full service: one studio handles your logo, brochures, annual reports, vehicle graphics, apparel, illustration and website, so everything looks like it belongs together. Our clients range from one-truck contractors and new storefronts to statewide organizations and Alaska Native corporations.
We’re proudly woman-owned and Alaska-owned, and we take care to design with respect for the people, cultures and communities our clients serve.
Meet the Creative Director
Jessie Pappas
President & Creative DirectorTrunk Creative is a woman-owned creative studio owned by Jessie Pappas. With over 27 years of experience, she’s considered one of the OGs of freelance graphic design in Anchorage, Alaska. She brings invaluable experience and drive from the graphic design, marketing and print industries, and continues to build partnerships with entrepreneurs, businesses, nonprofits, and state and municipal entities throughout Alaska and the Lower 48.
Jessie is committed to pushing boundaries and staying ahead of ever-changing technology and design trends, drawing on endless inspiration so she remains at the forefront of innovation and continues to inspire others. Her dedication and passion show in her work, and she takes immense pride in delivering creative solutions for her clients.
Organizations & professionals across Alaska
We work with organizations of every size and with individual professionals, from a single new logo to year-round design support.
Alaska healthcare systems & tribal organizations
Patient and community outreach, health campaigns, event materials, publications and brand systems, designed to be clear, accessible and culturally respectful.
Nonprofits, agencies & associations
Annual and impact reports, campaigns, event materials and ongoing design support.
Small businesses & startups
Logos, Small Business Toolkits, vehicle graphics, signage and websites that help you launch and grow.
Individual professionals
Doctors, researchers, consultants and other professionals who need design support for a single project, like a report, white paper, presentation or educational guide on an issue in their field.
How we manage your project
Great design depends on a project that runs smoothly. Every Trunk Creative project is managed with the same care, whether it’s one flyer or a full rebrand.
One point of contact
You work directly with your creative director from first call to final files.
Clear quotes
You know the scope and cost before any work begins. Toolkits are flat-rate.
Realistic schedules
We plan backward from your deadline and keep you updated at every step.
Organized proofs
Clear proof rounds and version tracking, so feedback never gets lost.
Vendor coordination
We provide print quotes and coordinate with printers, sign shops and installers.
Files you own
Final files delivered in every format you need, and yours to keep.
Explore our services
Brand Development
Logo design, brand identity and style guides.Explore →Graphic Design
Brochures, maps, vehicle graphics, apparel, packaging and booths.Explore →Annual Reports
Legislative, annual and impact reports.Explore →Websites & SEO
Website design, SEO and monthly website care.Explore →Custom Illustration
Illustration, vector redraws, icons and infographics.Explore →Small Business Toolkits
Flat-rate branding packages for new and growing businesses.Explore →Let’s make your mark.
Tell us about your organization and what you’re working on. We’ll follow up to talk through your goals.