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McKenzie Kraus

Creative Lead  |  Brand & Campaign Designer

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PERFECT PAIR

AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGN

Perfect Pair was a playful, retro-inspired direct-mail and email campaign designed to capture prospects’ attention through an unexpected experience. At the heart of the concept was a pair of custom-branded shoes—with one twist: recipients received just one shoe in the first package, building curiosity and anticipation while giving them a reason to keep engaging with the brand.

CAMPAIGN STRATEGY • BRANDING • PRINT
PACKAGING • DIGITAL • SOCIAL MEDIA

THE CHALLENGE

Cut through the noise of traditional B2B outreach with a campaign that would capture attention, spark curiosity, and encourage prospects to engage.

THE IDEA

The campaign introduced custom-branded shoes through a two-part direct-mail experience. The first package delivered one shoe, creating curiosity. The follow-up revealed its missing match, bringing the concept full circle.

THE APPROACH

Inspired by the nostalgic charm of a 1950s diner, the visual direction combined bold typography, playful illustration, checkerboard details, and custom packaging. Every touchpoint was designed to feel connected, unexpected, and unmistakably part of the same experience.

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CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW

Perfect Pair was an award-winning direct mail campaign built around the idea that great partnerships are the perfect pair. Custom-branded shoes, 1950s diner-inspired creative, and a strategic drip sequence turned a simple prospecting campaign into a memorable brand experience.

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Award
Winning
Campaign

MY ROLE & CAPABILITIES

CAMPAIGN STRATEGY

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

ART DIRECTION

PRINT DESIGN

DIGITAL DESIGN

SOCIAL MEDIA

PACKAGING DESIGN

DELIVERABLES

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PACKAGING ONE

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post card

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PACKAGING TWO

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video card

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shoes

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email

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