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The Ultimate Tool Guide

CLIENT

Canadian Tire

PROJECT

Art Direction, Visual Storytelling,
Editorial Layouts

THE CHALLENGE

The Ultimate Tool Guide 2020 was developed as a large-scale promotional publication designed to support seasonal retail marketing initiatives while simplifying complex product information for customers. The challenge was to organize a high volume of technical, promotional, and editorial content into a clear, engaging, and easy-to-navigate customer experience that balanced detailed product communication with strong visual storytelling across print and digital channels.

MY ROLE

I led the creative development and layout design of the publication from concept through final production, collaborating closely with marketing, merchandising, copywriting, photography, and production teams. My responsibilities included establishing the visual direction, designing modular page systems, developing typography and information hierarchy standards, and creating flexible layouts capable of supporting large volumes of technical and promotional content. I also partnered with stakeholders to ensure the publication aligned with campaign objectives, production requirements, and overall brand consistency across customer touchpoints.

THE OUTCOME

The final publication delivered a cohesive and visually engaging customer communication piece that successfully balanced product education, promotional messaging, and editorial storytelling. Through the use of structured grid systems, clear typography hierarchy, and modular layout design, the publication improved content readability and navigation across dense technical information while maintaining strong brand consistency throughout the customer experience. The project also supported cross-functional collaboration and efficient production workflows within a fast-paced retail environment.

© 2023 by Maddy Hanson

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