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Amazon Amp

Amazon Amp

2022

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PRODUCT launch

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senior art director

The project

I partnered with Amazon to launch Amp, their new radio app designed to ditch algorithms and bring listeners music live and unfiltered.

I partnered with Amazon to launch Amp, their new radio app designed to ditch algorithms and bring listeners music live and unfiltered.

I partnered with Amazon to launch Amp, their new radio app designed to ditch algorithms and bring listeners music live and unfiltered.

The challenge

Visualize the raw energy of live radio in a way Gen Z could see, feel, and trust.

Visualize the raw energy of live radio in a way Gen Z could see, feel, and trust.

Visualize the raw energy of live radio in a way Gen Z could see, feel, and trust.

If we wanted the word “unfiltered” to come off as more than just vibe-washing, it couldn’t be a brand launch gimmick, it had to authentically extend throughout every inch of Amp. Starting with minimal visual assets, I helped build a motion system from the ground up to capture the rawness of live radio, then expanded the visual identity and refined the tone of voice to keep it consistent, human, and a little rough around the edges.


The impact was immediate:

“Probably the only time I've commented on an ad. Great motion design team!”

“Followed y'all just because of how SICK the graphic design & ads are! The team is killing it!!!”

Credits

Senior Art Direction:

Cat Thielen


Creative Direction:
Angela Sturrus

Production:
Leo Nouhan, Marshall Born

Copy:
Danielle Chesney

Motion Design:
Isabelle Souri, Maggie McNamara, Martin Slomka

Design:
Phil Zhang, Randy Renteria, Tomi Rosanwo, Johnathan McGhee

Senior Art Direction:

Cat Thielen


Creative Direction:
Angela Sturrus

Production:
Leo Nouhan, Marshall Born

Copy:
Danielle Chesney

Motion Design:
Isabelle Souri, Maggie McNamara, Martin Slomka

Design:
Phil Zhang, Randy Renteria, Tomi Rosanwo, Johnathan McGhee

Going live

Pitch to pivot

Going live

To kick things off, A-list talent went live on the platform, drawing in their audiences in real time. In the promo materials, I kept talent imagery front and center to leverage their influence and make the work feel human, while ensuring Amp’s own character stayed clear and present.

Amplifying the hype

Amplifying the hype

Amplifying the hype

We introduced paid social to build on the momentum from launch, and developed creator toolkits with sticker packs, lower thirds, and other assets to help hosts promote their shows organically and engage their own audiences.

Putting creators first

Pitch to pivot

Putting creators first

With the core brand in place, we were tapped to build sub-brands for top creators’ shows that reflected their authentic voices while staying true to Amp’s raw, energetic ecosystem.

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