Mercedes-Benz
Agency: Merkley + Partners
My Role: Art Direction, Retouching, Image Composition, and Graphic Design
About this Project:
The primary goal of this project was to create captivating print advertisements and marketing collateral for the world-renowned luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz. The challenge was to ensure that the designs not only aligned with the brand’s national TV and radio advertising campaigns but also embodied the elegance and prestige associated with Mercedes-Benz.
The Challenge:
To create impactful print ads and marketing collateral that would effectively communicate Mercedes-Benz’s brand message to its target audience, while simultaneously aligning with the brand’s national TV and radio advertising campaigns.
Solution:
As the lead on this project, I provided art direction, retouching, image composition, and graphic design services. I meticulously crafted the overall user experience of Mercedes-Benz’s website, ensuring a seamless ecommerce-like shopping experience that embodied the brand’s elegance and prestige. I also consulted on the sales funnel strategy, striking a perfect balance between user experience and sales strategy. This ultimately led to a user-centric design that exceeded the expectations of the brand’s discerning customers.
In addition, I spearheaded the national advertisement releasing system, in which I released print ads to various publications across the US, aligning perfectly with the brand’s national TV and radio advertising campaigns.
Results:
The final print ads and marketing collateral effectively communicated Mercedes-Benz’s brand message and resulted in $1.5 million of annual billing for the agency. My contributions played a vital role in elevating Mercedes-Benz’s brand presence and solidifying its position as a global leader in the luxury automotive industry.