tony@olletsoc.com 912.596.6903     Hello there. I'm a multidisciplinary Art Director / Designer with over 20 years in agency and brand work. I create visual stories that drive brand campaigns, focusing on digital, traditional, and experiential ads for consumer, entertainment, and tech brands, while building strong design systems to boost brand presence. 

Paddle pals

overviewPaddle Pals is a leading kids’ learn-to-swim brand focused on fun, comfort, and water safety. I led the art direction and UI design for the new paddlepals.com, creating a digital experience that feels as playful and approachable as the products themselves while clearly communicating trust and safety to parents.

The project began with defining a refreshed visual language for the brand online—color, typography, iconography, and layout principles—anchored in three pillars: kid-friendly, safety-first, and retail-ready. From there, I designed the full website experience across key pages and flows, including the homepage, product detail pages, brand story, and safety/fit education, ensuring a clear hierarchy of information and a smooth path from discovery to purchase.

As Art Director, I established guidelines for photography, product imagery, and graphics, curating lifestyle and product visuals that highlight comfort, fit, and confidence in the water. As Designer, I translated this direction into responsive layouts for desktop and mobile, focusing on accessible type scales, generous spacing, and flexible components that are easy to maintain and extend.

Throughout the project, I collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to align the site with broader brand and retail goals, and delivered detailed design specs for development. The result is a cohesive, modern brand experience that introduces Paddle Pals to new customers, supports retail partners, and reinforces the brand’s position as a trusted choice for kids’ flotation and swim training.
RoleArt Direction + Design / Website Design / Branding
agency/clientSport Dimension

Website Redesignhome page
Video editing
Social Content

 
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